Stickies

Antar Bolaeisk · 31 May 2011 at 15:16

Are six stickies a little bit too much?

Perhaps the Names List, The Worth Purchasing, The Game Servers, The Steam FAQ and the Daily Deals could all be combined into one "Who, What, Where" thread with links contained therein to their respective threads.

The "Emulators" and "4-Pack" should definitely be combined into one Rules thread as we're all now aware of each.

So, for example:

Who said:
The All in One OcUK Gamer Names Site - It's like dating but with games!

The Worth Purchasing/Getting Thread - Not sure about a game, see what others think of it first.

OCUK GAME SERVERS - Lag getting you down, check out the servers available for our gaming pleasure.

An all encompassing Steam FAQ thread - Got a question about Steam, Order of the Flame has the answer.

PC Gaming - Daily Deals Thread - Good games, good prices, updates daily.

Are You A Gamer? - Use Mumble? - Now people on the internet come with voices, talk to them here.

Antar Bolaeisk · 31 May 2011 at 15:47

FrenchTart said:
I also noticed in the OcUK Gamer Names Site thread you're looking for hosting. I'd be happy to put you up on the LinkTart dedi if you like (trust/steam message me if you are interested).

Coolio, I'll drop you a message later sometime

Antar Bolaeisk · 31 May 2011 at 16:03

iviv said:
Could also combine the game name and game server threads?

The threads themselves would remain separate, they would just be linked to in a central sticky.

Antar Bolaeisk · 31 May 2011 at 16:19

Frapple said:
May as well get rid of the Daily Deals thread and just replace it with a link to http://savygamer.co.uk/

More sources, more platforms etc.

Komedy is doing a great job of keeping it updated so why would it be removed?

Also, could a passing mod please pollify this thread with some options?

Antar Bolaeisk · 31 May 2011 at 19:49

HangTime said:
Personally I don't think the Worth Purchasing/Getting thread is needed. We still get new threads every week asking similar questions for new games to try, perhaps refined a little in terms of genre, age, graphics, SP/MP focus etc, so it clearly isn't working.

I'm inclined to agree with you HangTime on the Worth Purchasing/Getting thread but some people seem to find it useful, obviously enough of them to get it stickied in the first place, so it should probably stay (or be included in any changes that may or may not happen to the stickies).

Komedy said:
oh and just on the deals thread - I think quite a few voiced that it was better not being stickied and that certainly seems to hold true

The constant bobbing up and down of threads certainly make them more noticeable and the stickies can tend to be ignored or new posts in them can be missed.

Antar Bolaeisk · 2 Jun 2011 at 18:32

5UB said:
I will sort it in a moment if you like.

Will let this thread run first though, to see peoples thoughts.

I was going to do one but it would probably be best if you did since you can lock it but still edit your posts.

Antar Bolaeisk · 2 Jun 2011 at 20:22

5UB said:
Huh, what is the plan then guys? What have people agreed with.

I will pull my finger out when I know what is agreed and what people want.

Perhaps we could do with a poll?

Less Stickies
Combine Stickies
MOAR STICKIES!
Leave them alone, they're fine as is

My idea was to have all the current stickies plus a whichever threads should be stickies such as your mumble thread 5UB listed in an "Important Threads" thread like so:

Who said:
The All in One OcUK Gamer Names Site - It's like dating but with games!

The Worth Purchasing/Getting Thread - Not sure about a game, see what others think of it first.

OCUK GAME SERVERS - Lag getting you down, check out the servers available for our gaming pleasure.

An all encompassing Steam FAQ thread - Got a question about Steam, Order of the Flame has the answer.

PC Gaming - Daily Deals Thread - Good games, good prices, updates daily.

Are You A Gamer? - Use Mumble? - Now people on the internet come with voices, talk to them here.

Which would contain a link to the respective threads. (I was going to do one but then you offered and I didn't want to be stepping on your toes

Plus, it would be better if a mod did it as they can then lock it while still being able to edit the post. Plust such a thread would not require discussion anyway).