I was thinking possibly a forum for Telltale Games, a forum for general game discussion, and a forum for general discussion possibly...
Possibly more, I'm not sure.
Why over complicate? At this stage I don't see why more then two forum sections are needed: an on topic chat and an off topic chat.
You could do away with the unnecessary help forum by creating a FAQ sticky in the on topic chat. Most of the times peoples qualms can be rectified by reading the forum faq, so why bother with a whole forum dedicated to a minority? Taken out of context, that sounds really racially insensitive, anywho…
As time develops and more member join, you can expand the forums to include a gaming section, fan art/fiction, etc, but I don't believe that it is necessary as of now.
How 'bout a technical forum/subforum for all us aspiring game developers? Of course not all of us who apply for a job at Telltale Games are going to receive one, but it would be nifty to have an Industry Scoop section, where forumgoers, developers or not, can go to discuss the multiple aspects of game development and give each other advice, and possibly even make some contacts for the future.
Of course, there'd probably have to be a disclaimer explaining that if you post your story up there, it might get jacked if you don't have a copyright, and the like.
Oh, and Troy--Sorry about your toes, man. Have a cookie.
After enduring the horror that is the speculation thread, I believe you should also write up some forum rules.
This is completly necessary. I've seen what happens to forums when there are no agreed upon rules, and it's not pretty (in fact, it's down right upleasant).
This wouldn't happen to be MY forums, would it?
And yes, rules are a must, even if they are lenient.
After enduring the horror that is the speculation thread, I believe you should also write up some forum rules.
This is completly necessary. I've seen what happens to forums when there are no agreed upon rules, and it's not pretty (in fact, it's down right upleasant).
OK guys, lets discus the rules.....once they are made I'll post them up on the main section so everyone can read them.
here are a few of my thoughts:
1) Keep cursing and offensive behavior to a minimum, "ouch my ass hole!" is acceptable. "you f***ing a$$h01e" is not.
2) Try not to flame posts, a friendly argument and constructive group arguments are always acceptable, the second it gets out of hand and people are feeling vulnerable, the post will be warned and then if it continues it will be deleted.
3) No racist comments at all! if a racist thread or post is started it will be deleted, no question!
4) Try to keep double posting to a small degree, if you double post try to delete it if thats possible, if not a mod will get to it.
5) Try to have respect for everyone's feeling, no one wants to be disrespected.
6) No links to piracy related material, including abandonware, some may think thats not piracy, but it is. telltale can get in trouble if anything of that sort is posted.
7) keep things organized, try your best to keep things in order, always make sure you posting in the write thread and forum.
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a thread for telltale games\speculation
a help thread (you'll probably need it once you release your game)
Introduction thread, for your use and other forum members
a news thread, to let people in the forums know whats up.
random chat that has nothing to do with nothing thread.
thats all i can think of for now....
Possibly more, I'm not sure.
You could do away with the unnecessary help forum by creating a FAQ sticky in the on topic chat. Most of the times peoples qualms can be rectified by reading the forum faq, so why bother with a whole forum dedicated to a minority? Taken out of context, that sounds really racially insensitive, anywho…
As time develops and more member join, you can expand the forums to include a gaming section, fan art/fiction, etc, but I don't believe that it is necessary as of now.
and a of topic forum
Of course, there'd probably have to be a disclaimer explaining that if you post your story up there, it might get jacked if you don't have a copyright, and the like.
Oh, and Troy--Sorry about your toes, man. Have a cookie.
This wouldn't happen to be MY forums, would it?
And yes, rules are a must, even if they are lenient.
This is completly necessary. I've seen what happens to forums when there are no agreed upon rules, and it's not pretty (in fact, it's down right upleasant).
Spot on.
Also, the part about other adventure games, etc.
But a Lobby/General Discussion forum would be cool, and necessary...
^ = lazy...
here are a few of my thoughts:
1) Keep cursing and offensive behavior to a minimum, "ouch my ass hole!" is acceptable. "you f***ing a$$h01e" is not.
2) Try not to flame posts, a friendly argument and constructive group arguments are always acceptable, the second it gets out of hand and people are feeling vulnerable, the post will be warned and then if it continues it will be deleted.
3) No racist comments at all! if a racist thread or post is started it will be deleted, no question!
4) Try to keep double posting to a small degree, if you double post try to delete it if thats possible, if not a mod will get to it.
5) Try to have respect for everyone's feeling, no one wants to be disrespected.
6) No links to piracy related material, including abandonware, some may think thats not piracy, but it is. telltale can get in trouble if anything of that sort is posted.
7) keep things organized, try your best to keep things in order, always make sure you posting in the write thread and forum.
8) the most important rule of all, HAVE FUN!
in another aspect, I think an EDIT post option should be added
Look, has somebody hacked your account? Or do you just feel like acting like an idiot today?
I'm just bored and tired at this point in time so I think that I must be acting like an idiot. Sorry!:o
Please stop. You will probably regret it later.