CarlGustaffa 4 Posted August 4, 2011 Would it be possible, when the full Arma3 forum comes online, to separate user missions into user MP missions and user SP missions? There to be a bit of activity, and since many don't give a damn about proper labeling of thread and/or mission (iirc Arma1 was better at following the suggestion which isn't even present anymore for Arma2/OA), trying to find what you're looking for here takes too much effort. Which for me means I download from Armaholic instead and don't provide the feedback which I'm sure the creator might want. Sometimes I'm just looking for some SP things to have fun with, but finding what I'm looking for here isn't trivial. What does others think? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
viper[cww] 14 Posted August 4, 2011 +1 and +1 more!! It's one of the main reasons I stuck over at armaholic rather then here, that and the god awful blue layout of the forum, know its gone all schexy I'm here to stay!! p.s. I still prefer this grey one to the Dark (wip) Layout. :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tankbuster 1746 Posted August 4, 2011 Would it be possible, when the full Arma3 forum comes online, to separate user missions into user MP missions and user SP missions? There to be a bit of activity, and since many don't give a damn about proper labeling of thread and/or mission (iirc Arma1 was better at following the suggestion which isn't even present anymore for Arma2/OA), trying to find what you're looking for here takes too much effort. Which for me means I download from Armaholic instead and don't provide the feedback which I'm sure the creator might want.Sometimes I'm just looking for some SP things to have fun with, but finding what I'm looking for here isn't trivial. What does others think? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Albert Schweitzer 10 Posted August 14, 2011 I run a social group here in the forums. Participation and membership require no approval. So why do I have a notification: "unapproved group message" When I open that I get straight to the introduction of our group and there is no approve / dissaprove button. Whats that for? What do I have to do to get rid of it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dmarkwick 261 Posted August 16, 2011 *cof* There used to be a very useful thread path link at the bottom of each page, similar to the one at the top of each page. Can we get that back please? Just saves us scrolling all the way back to the top. Aha I put that in there as I found it useful on another forum, will look into why it's no longer there :) :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Albert Schweitzer 10 Posted August 23, 2011 Is there any way to expect an answer from a Mod before ArmA3 comes out? (to my question two posts above) :cool: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
W0lle 1050 Posted August 23, 2011 How about you tell us what group it is? Or shall we inspect every social group to find out which is yours? There is no premoderation of any social group at all from what I can tell, so I'm not sure why you see that message after all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Albert Schweitzer 10 Posted August 23, 2011 How about you tell us what group it is? Or shall we inspect every social group to find out which is yours?There is no premoderation of any social group at all from what I can tell, so I'm not sure why you see that message after all. Wolle thanks for getting back to me. Can you tell me what information might be usefull for you to understand my problem? (screenshot?) I am speaking about the Social Group in my signature (ArmA cineasts). I wasnt aware that this detail could be helpful to tackle the issue. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tankbuster 1746 Posted August 25, 2011 Guys, I want to ask a followup question in this thread but don't want to incur wrath for necro posting. My question is related to the topic, but importantly, I'm sure that the guys who have already posted will know the answer. Thanks Tanky -Paul- Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
st_dux 26 Posted August 30, 2011 What is the criteria by which threads in the ArmA 3 section are closed with OPs redirected to the ArmA 3 Wishlist thread? Seeing as most of the threads in the ArmA 3 forum are essentially wishes or the discussion thereof, why aren't most of the threads locked? The ones that are chosen appear to be utterly arbitrary, and it's killing some good discussion potential. For example, why is this thread closed while this one is not? What about this one? There are many more examples, but I think you get the point. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted August 30, 2011 I dont see why people need to discuss each and every small element, the wishlist and ideas topic can be used for many of those small and single requests. If people want things so bad thay can post it on the ARMA3 Community Issue Tracker, thats by far going to be more succesfull than posting every little thing on the forums which will probably be burried in no time by the next 20 wishes and ideas topics. There are other usefull discussions in the Arma 3 section, while most topics only increase the need to ignore the Arma 3 section all together due to the spam posted there just cause the topic(s) asks for it. Why some are locked and others are not.............call it faith or is it destiny? Ah well, whatever :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
st_dux 26 Posted August 30, 2011 Why some are locked and others are not.............call it faith or is it destiny? Ah well, whatever :) So it is admittedly arbitrary? OK, lol. Thanks for the response. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JdB 151 Posted August 30, 2011 Besides being arbitrary, judging by the threads being locked, and those being left open, I think it also depends on whether the suggestion/idea can be considered a minor finishing touch (like weapon overheating and parallax optics) or a feature that considerably extends/alters gameplay (like military intelligence, chain of command and functioning co-pilots). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
.kju 3245 Posted August 30, 2011 Are donations forbidden now or why was this thread closed? BI/modder revenue stream. Charge a fee for mods. - Bohemia Interactive Forums Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted August 30, 2011 (edited) Besides being arbitrary, judging by the threads being locked, and those being left open, I think it also depends on whether the suggestion/idea can be considered a minor finishing touch (like weapon overheating and parallax optics) or a feature that considerably extends/alters gameplay (like military intelligence, chain of command and functioning co-pilots). Exactly, thats indeed something I at least try to follow. So it is admittedly arbitrary? OK, lol. Thanks for the response. Since you seem to be so strict on my reply where I was simply trying to give a more funny reply instead of the why since I hoped you yourself could think of an answer I will give you my full reply: Simply cause I have not seen every topic nor have the wish to view every single topic made in that section. Only those I see which in my opion do not deserve their own topic get locked by me. I browse all forums, not the Arma 3 forums specifically. Thats what I meant with faith/destiny. I hope that clears up your fears of me locking those threads are due to arbitrary. And if not.........well than you are free to assume whatever you want :) [addon] Are donations forbidden now or why was this thread closed?BI/modder revenue stream. Charge a fee for mods. - Bohemia Interactive Forums W0lle speaks of addons being sold by means of donations. Not donations recieved out of free will. That is what applies in the Arma community. At least that is my understanding of it. :) Edited August 30, 2011 by Guest Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
W0lle 1050 Posted August 31, 2011 Are donations forbidden now or why was this thread closed?BI/modder revenue stream. Charge a fee for mods. - Bohemia Interactive Forums The thread was closed because of the glorious idea of introducing payware to this community. An idea others had before with the same reaction from other side. Donations as hidden way of getting payment for Addons and Mods should be forbidden - in my opinion. Donations to cover costs for servers or websites are not. If you (or anyone else) really need money to get motivated then I suggest you discuss this with a BI representative, not with us forum moderators. ;) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CameronMcDonald 146 Posted September 8, 2011 Uh, is this page now broken? http://forums.bistudio.com/showthread.php?t=122794&page=59 I keep getting "database error" when I try to view it in Safari and IE. I think MadDogX broke it haxx. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dmarkwick 261 Posted September 8, 2011 I'm currently having a problem with the BIS forum pages, I cannot read any new thread, or any new page of an existing thread. I get a persistent "database error" message each time I try. I can post, but I cannot see my new post, so I will not be able to read this post for example. I can read pages that existed previous to today, including new posts on those pages. Just not anything on a new page, including new threads. I note that other people can though, I've seen several of my problem threads be replied to by others. I guess if there's a problem that can be answered on this thread, that someone should PM me the solution as I cannot read this thread. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted September 8, 2011 There is no solution, the issue is known and forwarded to those responsible. Thanks for the headsup of course, lets hope it can be fixed soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Placebo 29 Posted September 8, 2011 There seem to be some issues, having it looked into, if they escalate I'll probably take the board offline as a precaution. ---------- Post added at 14:00 ---------- Previous post was at 13:39 ---------- Should be fixed now hopefully, power outage this morning caused a DB corruption. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CameronMcDonald 146 Posted September 8, 2011 Goddamn DB corruptions. >:| Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dmarkwick 261 Posted September 8, 2011 Things seem back to normal for me right now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tankbuster 1746 Posted September 9, 2011 The old 'no notification emails' problem seems to be back. Feed those hamsters! :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
draakon 11 Posted September 11, 2011 Why close/disallow all discussions/other related stuff about PR? Just because UK_Force told that they wouldn't not post anymore on these forums doesn't mean others should be punished about it. Maybe I want to post a mission for PR? Or have a my PR clan info posted here? Or gather some players to play it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PuFu 4600 Posted September 11, 2011 Why close/disallow all discussions/other related stuff about PR? Just because UK_Force told that they wouldn't not post anymore on these forums doesn't mean others should be punished about it. Talking about a certain mod can only be done in the thread created for it. Since that got locked on uk-force request, starting another breaks the forums rules. Maybe I want to post a mission for PR? Or have a my PR clan info posted here? Or gather some players to play it? Nobody stops you as long as you are in the proper subforums. Although posting a mission for PR kind of breaks PR eula anyways. For instance, this thread is about a tournament for PR: http://forums.bistudio.com/showthread.php?t=124607 and seems pretty open for me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
