To Do List (old posts)

[Ralle]

This is all the posts that originally was in the To Do List, which I either have rejected or added to the list.
The original To Do List is here

For the chat i like to have a command where you can add a suffix to your name.
like: Username@afk
or
Username@wc3 etc.

maybe for the command something like this: /@ <status>

and for the resource section i would like to have the categories horizontal.
Because right now, theres a small scrollbar. Hard to explain i will show you via images:

oh, that's a very good idea indeed DragoonZombie!

 

[DragoonZombie]

This is all the posts that originally was in the To Do List, which I either have rejected or added to the list.
The original To Do List is here

For the chat i like to have a command where you can add a suffix to your name.
like: Username@afk
or
Username@wc3 etc.

maybe for the command something like this: /@ <status>

and for the resource section i would like to have the categories horizontal.
Because right now, theres a small scrollbar. Hard to explain i will show you via images:

 

[Mechanical Man]

What is campaign section? Do you plan to make campaigns separate from maps?

 

[Mini-Me]

-Custom minimaps displayed on maps instead of the 'real' minimap images. Basicly just spaw the places, custom image as large and the real image as small icon on the side.

 

[Ralle]

What is campaign section? Do you plan to make campaigns separate from maps?

Yup, one that displays every single map in the campaign and all that.

-Custom minimaps displayed on maps instead of the 'real' minimap images. Basicly just spaw the places, custom image as large and the real image as small icon on the side.

well I guess I could, anyone else up for this?

For the chat i like to have a command where you can add a suffix to your name.
like: Username@afk
or
Username@wc3 etc.

maybe for the command something like this: /@ <status>

and for the resource section i would like to have the categories horizontal.
Because right now, theres a small scrollbar. Hard to explain i will show you via images:

I did that column thing now. The /@ sounds very good too.. gonna implement that!

 

[Mechanical Man]

Oh, so this the reason that there is no campaign category. Thanks for explanation

 

[Rui]

Maybe also add Comments: under Posts:, for the comments we make on the Resource Sections.

 

[Wolverabid]

u rox0r

Thanks for creating the list Chieftain, for publishing it to keep us informed and updating it as your progress proceeds. That's a long list: we know that you will be chopping it down and ticking off the items as time allows.

The list is also very helpful: it's now a "central clearing house" a thread where users can dump even MORE work on you instead of creating their own individual suggestion threads scattered hither and yon. It's also a good reference point: we can now easily direct inquiries here and say to those who inquire about these matters: "suggest that here" or "it's already on the list."

The only important item that seems to be absent at this time is:

• art resource section.

 

[Ralle]

yes, yes, and yes. You are right

I will add Art Section to the list

 

[Rui]

Oh by the way, users request that an implementation of zip-submission (for packs) is made. I think each section should have a specific category for packs, so it will be less confusing. Since this section will have few stuff (at least I would be surprised if it filled in two days).

 

[Tonks]

well I guess I could, anyone else up for this?

I was actually thinking about that idea earlier. I think someone mentioned it before. It sounds like a good idea, but it should be optional. You should be able to have both, or one of either.


How about showing all submitted resources in a User's Public Profile? That way people can easily see everything submitted by that person via the Profile.

Also, as for the spells section, I would suggest dividing it up as so:
· Passive Auras
· Activated Auras
· Passive Abilities
· Activated Abilities
· Casted Spells

Also, some guidelines for submitting spells in the spell section.
For example, require that the submission have the
· Name
· Description
· Level-able (Yes / No)
· Custom Models Used (If any)
· Type of Spell (Ground Target, Unit Target, Self, Aura)
· etc. etc..


Just a few ideas.

 

[Kitabatake]

-Custom minimaps displayed on maps instead of the 'real' minimap images. Basicly just spaw the places, custom image as large and the real image as small icon on the side.

well I guess I could, anyone else up for this?

That sounds like a good idea, since some of the minimap images just shows nothing of the actual map (for example This one)

 

[Kixer]

Resource Section

I think we need to make the comments in the resource section look more forum like. You should also be able to add rep from the resource page because people deserve rep for a good resource but never get any because there is no button for it.

 

[Rui]

Agreed. And make it able to have spaces so we can have pharagraphs (spelling?)

 

[Kixer]

Agreed

Agreed, its really annoying having all your points on the same line when commenting on a resource.
You should also be able to quote, colour text ect.

 

[Wolverabid]

[off-topic]

The resource section is not vBuelletin format, therefore the .php tags do not function there. No HTML content is allowed for any reason, at any time, by any user. Those two facts are extremely unlikely to ever change.

It would be teh 1337 if we could (in the future) rep users for resource submissions. For now, we must creatively rep users in the forum and create a link to their resource by using our available .php code in the reputation editor.

• Example: BTN_Shell

The link is created using a simple code.

• [URL="http://hiveworkshop.com/resources_new/icons/3926/"]BTN_Shell[/URL]

The code then produces a link in the user's reputation record.

• Example: Chaos

 

[Chaos]

Thanks Wolverabid for your Rep+

Now everyone do it like him, just for testing ... *joke*

Again a lot to do here, good luck and strengh to Ralle !

Your are the man !

Chaos

 

[Kixer]

Rateings

Another thing that i dont like about the resource section at the moment is the bad rateings for good maps.
I know this is because of some stupid people but i think if you made rateings public (aka you can see who voted for what) those people would think twice about stupid rateings.
The downside is people getting hurt by bad rateings and knowing who rated them...

 

[Wolverabid]

[off-topic]

There are a lot of cruel, selfish people in the world Kixer and it would not surprise me in the least if some of them were skewing the ratings and vote count (here at THW as well as everywhere else on the net).

At least each user may rate a specific resource only once: if it is at all possible to implement your suggestion, I hope that the Chieftain will get it done.

To maintain absolute transparency as a resource moderator I ALWAYS preface my comments with the rating that I assign to those submissions:

• [highlight][-][/code] Indicates ignored resources.
• [highlight][Pending][/code] Shows that a resource is still under consideration.
• • [highlight][#%][/code] Refers to my opinion of approved maps.
  • [highlight][ #4-10 ][/code] Gives my opinion of approved icons/models/tools.

I believe that all other resource moderators use similar systems when evaluating resources submitted to The Hive. If every user would do the same (yeah, RIGHT) the ratings would be far more accurate.

 

[Kixer]

Offtopic : We need members not dlers!

If only we lived in a perfect world... *sigh*
There are way to few people who give a damn about the map authors...
I've seen maps with 50+ dls and no comments or rateings. My own map has been dled 110+ times and has been rated once...
We need more users to rate maps, i mean it only takes a few clicks, and maybe a good job comment or a do this to improve comment...

 

[Rui]

Problem is, that people have to download the map and play it before they review it and rate it. And most people are lazy asses, so they don't even bother to go there again.

And where good exists, evil has to exist too somewhere, always. And so far, it has always been that way, but don't worry, the day we hope for may come... someday...

 

[Ralle]

Another thing that i dont like about the resource section at the moment is the bad rateings for good maps.
I know this is because of some stupid people but i think if you made rateings public (aka you can see who voted for what) those people would think twice about stupid rateings.
The downside is people getting hurt by bad rateings and knowing who rated them...

The only problem here is that everyone can rate, even guests. They are IP traced.
But I can see your point

 

[Kixer]

Spells section

YaY,
The spells/system section is in progress

 

[HappyTauren]

ralle, i say make a LIST of everyone whe gave rating. And then track if they have downloaded the map. Such way, they wouldnt be able to rate without download! and there will be no downraters then. Why bother dling just to rate wrong way?

 

[Wolverabid]

It would be VERY convenient for users and moderators alike if the resource tag input window included a pull down menu.

Tpying takes time and reeors are possiple.

 

[1)ark_NiTe]

I think that we should be able to post attachments that we have uploaded in a thread into a separate thread. This would be very helpful considering that limiting ones allowed attachment size leaves no choice but to have to upload more than one of the exact same pictures (saved differently with dif names) just to get it into another thread.

 

[Rui]

I see the Search Feature on Mod page is finally up! Good job!

 

[PurplePoot]

The only problem here is that everyone can rate, even guests. They are IP traced.

Couldn't you just search for Users with the same IP, and paste that user's name onto the rating instead?

Or say Guest (same IP as JoeUser) or something

And sure, guests without an account can still be arses, but to a certain extent that's unsolvable, without completely blocking guest input.

 

[Rui]

Isn't it possible to simply disallow Guests to rate? Instead of the rating list, the following message would appear: "Only members can rate resources". You could either provide the link for Log In / Register or not.

 

[HeretoDLstuff]

I would REALLY like it if it showed you ALL the rep youre recived instead of only reciant ones. As in when i look in my account it shows me WHAT thread i was reped in and why, but right now it only dose it for most recient rep.

 

[Shados]

On the subject of the resource rating system, make it so that rating is part of commenting, like on the side of commenting you have the option to rate (You shouldn't make rating neccesary to comment, as someone might think a map has potential, so they want to suggest improvements before rating), and possibly displaying the rating they gave. At the very least if they gave a rating.

Got another suggestion: Allow thread creators to put their thread into a tag-based category, so we can search/browse by tags/categories.

 

[Tonks]

Got another suggestion: Allow thread creators to put their thread into a tag-based category, so we can search/browse by tags/categories.

Who would stop new members from abusing that? Would you make a mod go through every single new thread and make sure it has the appropriate tags for the subject? That's some tedious work.

 

[Shados]

No, you don't have to put tags on, you can leave it blank if you wish. But if you do want to put it in a category then it will make it easier for people to find posts/topics they are interested in.

 

[Chaos]

One more Todo ...

• Say thank to Ralle !

... he's doing a great job :emote_clap:

Chaos

 

[Rui]

"Here's more work for you lazy worms!" - by Angmar Officer xD

I just came up with ideas. When we moderate a Resource Section, we receive the Resource Moderator title. However, I think we should instead receive a title for the section we moderate. Such as Map Section Moderator, Model Section Moderator, etc. Since you added that Make Titles Cooler Todo, use the same colour/code for all Resource Moderators (should you apply the last idea).

By the way, thanks for applying that Title Todo. =)

 

[HeretoDLstuff]

Just asking, whats the ponit of needing 50+ rep befor the rep you give people counts? Rep needed to rep other people is fine, but 50?? Thats going to be hard to reach . I suggest more like 15+.

 

[1)ark_NiTe]

I'd say 25.

 

[Mini-Me]

How about a some sort of 'directors choise' category for resources? Kinda like it was at wc3search. That way the good resource dont get buried under all the not-so-good resources.

 

[Rui]

And again I agree with Mini-Me. I knew I forgot something on my previous post.

Thanks for reminding me.

EDIT: By the way, add Units - High Elves to the Model Section Categories.

 

[Shados]

Just asking, whats the ponit of needing 50+ rep befor the rep you give people counts? Rep needed to rep other people is fine, but 50?? Thats going to be hard to reach . I suggest more like 15+.

It's because we've had alot of problems with rep abuse in the past, so if you manage to get 50 rep with the small amount of trusted members who have rep to give, then you too can be trusted to give rep wisely.

-*meow*

 

[Chaos]

I would increase the amount of needed Reputation to reputate other ones.

Chaos

 

[ZypherXII]

Suggestion:

Would it be possible for resource moderators to subscribe to a resource moderation que. I would be kind of neet if I could get notified whenever somebody uploaded a new tool for instance. Because that que is rarely updating.

 

[Wolverabid]

As if you didn't ALREADY have enough to do Ralle:

DSG has (I believe) proposed a new system for Resource Moderators to approve/reject submissions.

From what I understand, it would essentially entail creating a special "comment" feature available to the mods that would allow them (using a separate check box and input dialog) to approve/rate/review resources.

Such a "special" review would then be displayed directly below the submission itself BEFORE the various comments from the rest of the peanut gallery.

 

[Mini-Me]

Resources submitted by an user should be visible somewhere when you look at the users forum profile.

 

[Kixer]

Agreed, or maybe a link to there resource profile instead?

 

[Rui]

That is already included in the ToDo list I believe. Additionally, the resources should also be viewable over or under Reputation.

 

[paskovich]

One more thing that cought my attention:
I like the categorisation by spell type (unit-targeted, ground-targeted, passive/aura, etc..) but Ralle hasn't thought about spell packs! What about adding a "Spell pack" category?

 

[Rui]

A suggestion for the reputation system: perhaps people with less than 50 reputation points should also be able to give reputation, however, a moderator would have a CP showing the reputation given, to approve of their reason (which would also encourage comments on reps). Given reputations would show up here. The moderator would have to re-view the thread and decide if the reputation was well-deserved. I can do this, if other moderators feel too lazy to do so.
The idea came when I read this thread.

Additionally, I have another similar suggestion to the World Editor Help Zone. There are many questions there, and why not let the thread author/WE Help Zone moderator choose the best answer to each question, which would grant a small boost to reputation (with a comment), and would grant a button to automatically jump to the chosen best answer. If the thread author makes more than one question, the best answers to each question are also shown. I myself don't know exactly how this would work, but it'll encourage people to help others.

 

[Wolverabid]

[off-topic]

Ahem.

Excuse me.

This thread is Ralle's To-Do List: NOT a debate about reputation or anything else.

Tomorrow, I'm going to clean this thread. Please stay on-topic.

*edit*

Eight off-topic posts moved to +Rep with 0 rep

 

[Kixer]

JASS Snippets

Any chance we could have a JASS Snippets section, like the one at wc3sear.ch ?
Somewhere were people could post usefull little functions ect?