Forum regulars: what questions do you hate getting asked?

SimplyCosmic · Jun 12, 2001

It's not the question itself, but the way it's asked.

It's one thing to have read through even a few posts to see how the forum tends to run, after having done even a simple Google search, and then asking the question politely.

It's another thing to come straight into the forums and demand an answer, as if the idea that you're the only person who everyone should be paying attention to, and then get upset because someone answers it, but it's not the answer you wanted, or didn't come fast enough.

If a FAQ does appear at the top, then anyone who doesn't bother even scanning through it when they have what even they themselves note as a simple question that's probably been answered before, needs to learn a bit of self-reliance.

As for questions that need to be shot on site: "Why doesn't nVidia put Glide support into their cards?"

cookiecups · Jun 12, 2001

oooh yummy!

Dopefish's idear is a super one! When I first started reading this forum I did find tons of useful info. But (and here we go.. a newbie looking like an arce) sometimes I'd do searches and the info would be so randomly thrown together it was difficult to make sense of it. Like joining a conversation in the middle of it and you don't know any of the people they are speaking about very specifically.
I think maybe you should name thread, "If you are fearful your question is stupid go here because we probably have a very clear answer for you already and you won't get flamed"
yeah? I have found just about everyone on this forum pretty darn awesome about answering every Q-- not just the good ones

Thanks again!
I am learning more every day and soon I'll be able to aim AND shoot!
cc

The Dopefish · Jun 12, 2001

The problem here is that we can't get a definitve FAQ, a la the Unreal FAQ on the homepage. But maybe someone will take the initiative from the thread we're making (it's not just me doing the making, it's you guys with the questions you're adding) and make a definitive FAQ.

It'd be cool if we eventually had a Doom v1.666-esque FAQ.

8-4-7-2 · Jun 12, 2001

Originally posted by The Dopefish
It'd be cool if we eventually had a Doom v1.666-esque FAQ.

Cleaner's FAQ surly is a step towards that. I'm sure you can copy stuff from there

What does l337 mean?
How do I make a good clan recruitment thread?
Is PuF a clan?
Does 8472 really have no life?

cryco · Jun 12, 2001

Cmon guys, the current methods have worked thus far. Is it that bad to answer newbie questions? Skip em if they bother you.
We welcome newbs to the forum this way, and get a feel for them.
Heck, I read repeat questions all the time. Big deal. I say let it be..

CrazyCougar · Jun 12, 2001

http://forums.planetunreal.com/showthread.php?threadid=68292

This one comes up fairly often...

The Dopefish · Jun 12, 2001

I'm about to post the first draft of the PuF UT FAQ!

Of course, is pretty rough, and needs probably a LOT more input (I gave all the answers I could

), so if you have more to add, here would be the place to do it.

Karsehole · Jun 12, 2001

Nice the FAQ is at the top.
GOOD WORK Dopefish

[KMA]LazyMapper · Jun 12, 2001

How do i use vB?
How do i get a picture in my status?
What is ICQ?
Why do people hate me?

The Dopefish · Jun 12, 2001

Number one is what the vB FAQ is for.

Number two has been answered.

Number three isn't really commonly asked.

Number four is commonly asked, but strays for the generally happy flow of the FAQ.

DeeperShade · Jun 12, 2001

Example of why we get annoyed:

Thread 1
n00b1: What is a Goshen?
DeeperShade: A Goshen is actually a member of these forums who once painted his entire head red for a football game

Thread 2
n00b2: Is Flag pushing a cheat?
DeeperShade: No, A Cheat is usually indicative of an altered/patched system which allows for actions the makers didnt intend for. Flag Pushing is just lame.

Thread 3
n00b3: Who is Goshen?
DeeperShade: See thread 1 (Link here)
n00b3: But I dont want to go there, Tell me here:
DeeperShade: Sigh, ok.. A Goshen is actually a member of these forums who once painted his entire head red for a football game

Thread 4
n00b4: Hey! I can use the redeemer to punt the flag over the entire map! Am I cheating?
DeeperShade: See thread 2 (Link here)
n00b4: You didnt answer my question! Am I cheating?! Answer me!
DeeperShade: sigh, no your not cheating, just being lame.
n00b4: YOU ******** IM NOT LAME! WHY YOU CALL ME LAME!!!

Thread5
n00b5: Whats a Goshen?
DeeperShade: Someone shoot me in the head, please god shoot me in the head...

oh.. and hammer.. Im not even going to grace that with a response..

SU3000 · Jun 12, 2001

Right, I do not like the topic of this thread but it'll do.

There is one question I miss in the New visitors: read this UT FAQ before posting! Topic.

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Where can I find the best FAQ on UT?
UT ©leaned (Cleaner's FAQ).
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And (a minor thing, but a thing nonetheless):
You have to beat Xan in a 15 frag final, not 10 frag max.

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oh yeah, nice compilation of the PuF Faq: gj!

anterobs · Jun 12, 2001

Good work Dopefish.

I found it a bit a hard to read, though. It's not a real big trouble, but I think it would be better if the questions were numbered with the "list" command.

And the answers envolving codes (like enabling Xan), may have too many blank lines (it may be a Netscape problem, I don't know).

Face this as a constructive criticism, OK?

I'm assuming that the FAQ may grow up, so I think the numbers could really help.

The Dopefish · Jun 12, 2001

Any criticism is good criticism at this point of the FAQ's young life (100 views in less than 24 hours!

).

I do state, before the Q&A, that there is no real ordering to the questions, so numbering them would be...dunno.

I'll try to think of ways to maybe get things easier to read...like colors!

Or alternating bold and normal...summink.

BTW, thx 84 for your input.

Kilham · Jun 13, 2001

How about 'How do I install a UMOD' ?

That's the question that originally brought me to these forums so many months ago - and I answered for myself by doing a search

.

anterobs · Jun 13, 2001

You could use a list without numbers. It would be helpful to see where does a question starts and ends.

And I'd name it with capitals only, to get more attention:

READ THIS BEFORE POSTING!

8-4-7-2 · Jun 13, 2001

Q:
Why the heck do I need to download maps whenever I connect
A: Get Bonuspacks 1-4 (if GOTY only 4)

Q: Why won't my custom skins work online
A: The server doesn't have them

The Dopefish · Jun 13, 2001

Originally posted by anterobs
And I'd name it with capitals only, to get more attention:

The forum is set up so that that won't go.

anterobs · Jun 13, 2001

Do you mean the moderators can't delete it and post again with the name in capitals?

Terminal {DTH} · Jun 13, 2001

lately ive been seeing a lot of

someone direct me to a site with is there a site with tweeks and tricks?
what is a shock combo?
how do i bind voice commands?

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