Web board forum "sub-folders"
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Web board forum "sub-folders"
I spend most of my time on this board in the DCC forum.
It may be easier to navigate if "sub-folders" could be created in which each DCC had it's own folder. So, if someone has a question about, say DCC #2, instead of hunting through six pages of threads, he could click on the folder labelled DCC #2 and all the information is right there.
Just a random thought.
It may be easier to navigate if "sub-folders" could be created in which each DCC had it's own folder. So, if someone has a question about, say DCC #2, instead of hunting through six pages of threads, he could click on the folder labelled DCC #2 and all the information is right there.
Just a random thought.
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Well it's been a while since I requested this, but Goodman Games now has over fifty DCCs, numerous other lines and now 4th edition is looming on the horizon.
These forums really need sub-folders under the main forum headings. There are several threads on Castle Whiterock spread out over two or three pages alone. One of the great things about the forums is its ability to promote Goodman Games products. By making it easier for both guests and regulars to read about a potental purchase is a good thing.
These forums really need sub-folders under the main forum headings. There are several threads on Castle Whiterock spread out over two or three pages alone. One of the great things about the forums is its ability to promote Goodman Games products. By making it easier for both guests and regulars to read about a potental purchase is a good thing.
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I don't think the phpBB software can do subfolders. It does categories ("our products", "gaming", "other random stuff") and forums (Dungeon Crawl Classics, DragonMech, Adventure Design, Suggestion Box) and topics (the individual threads within each forum). There's no further way to break things down.
DCCs could be made into their own category, with each DCC being a forum, but then we'd end up with a huge list of forums on the main page, and many of those forums would only have 1 or 2 topics in them.
Unless there's an update to the board software that has added subforum functionality, I think fathead's suggestion of using the search the function is the best way to go when looking for info on a specific DCC.
DCCs could be made into their own category, with each DCC being a forum, but then we'd end up with a huge list of forums on the main page, and many of those forums would only have 1 or 2 topics in them.
Unless there's an update to the board software that has added subforum functionality, I think fathead's suggestion of using the search the function is the best way to go when looking for info on a specific DCC.
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This is not correct, at least with current versions, not sure with the 2002 version running here. If the system were updated to the latest v3.0.0 of phpBB, not only would you be able to do sub-folders & such, but also get rid of 99% of the junk & spam on the system.mythfish wrote:I don't think the phpBB software can do subfolders. It does categories ("our products", "gaming", "other random stuff") and forums (Dungeon Crawl Classics, DragonMech, Adventure Design, Suggestion Box) and topics (the individual threads within each forum). There's no further way to break things down.
DCCs could be made into their own category, with each DCC being a forum, but then we'd end up with a huge list of forums on the main page, and many of those forums would only have 1 or 2 topics in them.
Unless there's an update to the board software that has added subforum functionality, I think fathead's suggestion of using the search the function is the best way to go when looking for info on a specific DCC.
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As I said, unless there's an update...Heffe wrote: This is not correct, at least with current versions, not sure with the 2002 version running here. If the system were updated to the latest v3.0.0 of phpBB, not only would you be able to do sub-folders & such, but also get rid of 99% of the junk & spam on the system.
Good to know.
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Re: Web board forum "sub-folders"
You mean something like a Subforum under Dungeon Crawl Classics entitled DCC Modules by the Numbers and then subfolders within that of each of the different modules?JediOre wrote:It may be easier to navigate if "sub-folders" could be created in which each DCC had it's own folder.
To quote the source:
So, from this thread it seems this is something still desired? I did an example with Whiterock. Lemme know if I should do more or delete or what have you...In phpBB3 there are no categories, everything is forum based. Each forum can have an unlimited number of sub-forums...
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Re: Web board forum "sub-folders"
Yeah, I think that's exactly what people are wanting for the DCCs.carl wrote:You mean something like a Subforum under Dungeon Crawl Classics entitled DCC Modules by the Numbers and then subfolders within that of each of the different modules?JediOre wrote:It may be easier to navigate if "sub-folders" could be created in which each DCC had it's own folder.
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Re: Web board forum "sub-folders"
Yep, that is what I'm suggesting.
Something like this under the DCC forum:
General
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#1
#2
etc.
Something like this under the DCC forum:
General
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#2
etc.
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I just found this. And here I thought the "Everything Whiterock" thread way my idea.JediOre wrote:These forums really need sub-folders under the main forum headings. There are several threads on Castle Whiterock spread out over two or three pages alone.
I think that the concept of sub-forums isn't a bad one, but I suspect having one for each DCC module would be overkill. Instead, perhaps look for patterns (such as "everything Whiterock" or maybe "DCC 1-10", "DCC 11-20", etc) and clumping several module topics together.
For example "AD&D and C&C" is a possible topic. (I've thought about making a list similar to my Whiterock one for those threads.) While AD&D and C&C might not seem related mechanially, I think that they are philosophically. And neither is "straight 3E". Of course, when the DCC RPG comes out much of this may become obsolete anyway.
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Re: Web board forum "sub-folders"
I'm open to ideas on this.
I like the idea of a Whiterock sub-folder. Clearly, with so many posts, it deserves to happen!
I also like the idea of a "rules ports" sub-forum for the various AD&D/C&C/Hackmaster conversion threads.
I'm just not sure how to organize the other modules. In "clumps" of modules seems good at first, but what do you do with related series? For example, DCC #1 and DCC #27 both deal with the rat king, and I'm sure there are some threads out there that would be hard to classify based on "DCC #1-10" and "DCC #20-30." Hmm...
I like the idea of a Whiterock sub-folder. Clearly, with so many posts, it deserves to happen!
I also like the idea of a "rules ports" sub-forum for the various AD&D/C&C/Hackmaster conversion threads.
I'm just not sure how to organize the other modules. In "clumps" of modules seems good at first, but what do you do with related series? For example, DCC #1 and DCC #27 both deal with the rat king, and I'm sure there are some threads out there that would be hard to classify based on "DCC #1-10" and "DCC #20-30." Hmm...
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Re: Web board forum "sub-folders"
goodmangames wrote:I'm just not sure how to organize the other modules. In "clumps" of modules seems good at first, but what do you do with related series? For example, DCC #1 and DCC #27 both deal with the rat king, and I'm sure there are some threads out there that would be hard to classify based on "DCC #1-10" and "DCC #20-30." Hmm...
Well, if you weren't so doggone prolific we wouldn't be having these problems, would we!
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Re: Web board forum "sub-folders"
I was just thinking that if you wanted fewer folders, organizing by number is at least a start. I agree that "clumps" really aren't that efficient.goodmangames wrote:In "clumps" of modules seems good at first, but what do you do with related series? For example, DCC #1 and DCC #27 both deal with the rat king, and I'm sure there are some threads out there that would be hard to classify based on "DCC #1-10" and "DCC #20-30." Hmm...
I'd really rather see one folder for each main topic, e.g. "Rat King" or Punjar or Whiterock or whatever.
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Re: Web board forum "sub-folders"
This is a "Thank You" to Mr. Goodman for the re-working of the boards.
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Re: Web board forum "sub-folders"
Agreed. I think that it's a lot easier to find main topics with the new organization.
Now, if only we could keep chatter alive in them!
Now, if only we could keep chatter alive in them!
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-- Joseph Goodman