Forum Updates -- Updated 3-19

[sY]

Alright, so this thread is going to be dedicated to me informing you of all the updates and changes I make on the forums and throughout the community. There will most likely be really frequent changes, so to make it so that I don't have to make a new thread every time, and so that i can give you guys all the information I want you to have, it will all be posted here.

First of all, let me take this moment to thank all of you for your kind words and thoughts. I am truly honored to serve you as an Administrator. For all of you that have your doubts about my effectiveness, I simply ask that you give me a chance. Let me give you a little bit of background around why I was promoted to the position of administrator. Contrary to popular belief, I have no access whatsoever to edit the game, nor do i want it. Blank's intention behind promoting me was to get all of the community issues off of his back and allow him to focus more of his time on editing the game. So, if you have ideas about the game, while I will be able to pass them on to Blank, I won't be able to directly doing anything about them. I am the community admin. I"m basically in charge of anything that doesn't have to do directly with the game.

Now, with that being said, there are still plenty of changes to be made on the community side, and ideas that I think will really spur some life in the community.

With that being said, let me tell you everything that you can depend on me for.
1. If you have any issues with moderators, please, bring them to me. Provide me with as much information as you have and I will work to resolve the situation. Moderator issues will be dealt with as the administration sees fit.
2. If you have suggestions for the forums/community feel free to let me know. I want to be able to use more of your ideas, because it is what will ultimately help make this community more enjoyable.
3. If your account has been stolen, let me know. There's a system I can use to check if you are the legitimate owner or not, and if I find that you are, I will get your account back for you.
4. If you have been the victim of a credit or account scam, tell me immediately. I have full access to get you your credits back and resolve these situations, all you have to do is let me know.
5. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to direct them my way.


Now let's get to the part you really want to read, changes I've made, or changes I plan to make. Take note that some of these ideas may take longer than others, and some of my ideas may not ever happen. With that in mind, here it goes.

Changes:
1. The rules have been updated. Rules 14-18 are where most of the changes occurred. Be sure and read the updated rules, which you can find at: http://pawngame.com/forum/announcement.php?f=4
2. We installed a proxy blocker on the forums. We decided it was time to beef up security, and that's what this tool allows us to do. If you find that you are unable to access the forums, be sure that you have javascript enabled.
3. We added a forum for Music/Entertainment as promised.
4. We added 3 new graphics sub-forums as requested by Beanmiester.
5. We split the Suggestions forum into three sections, 1 for forum suggestions, 1 for the game suggestions, and 1 for bugs. We also sorted every thread into their appropriate sub-forum. From now on, all idea should be posted in their appropriate sub-forum, and the best ideas will be put in the main forums for Blank101 to see. All important info that pertains to the suggestions forum will also be put in the main forum.
6. We gave all usergroups limited moderator powers in their respective public sections of the forum, as promised.
7. We installed a new add-on that will prevent accidental/intentional double posts.
8. We increased the size of member's and moderator's pm box.
9. We tweaked the usergroup powers just a bit.
10. We added a Map Contest sub-forum to the Map Making section.
11. The ban systems were separated, and all forum bans were removed. Accounts with under 80 posts were deleted, and all other accounts were simply unbanned.
12. The forums for PG and PT were merged.
13. Game guides were removed from the site and the forums.


Future Ideas:
1. I want to change the smileys on the forums. They aren't cool enough for me.
2. Go through the old stickies.
3. Split the Clans section.
4. Make a few changes to the usergroups. Create a few more.



There is surely more to come, and especially after the next game update comes through, I think we can start seeing some new life.

Lastly, if you guys happen to be in contact with any old beta players that quit because this game needed changes, can you invite them back for me. Thanks.

-SharpY

[DaMan]

First.

Now let me read this sexy thread.

Then I'll edit this post.

EDIT: Done reading. Real Post:

Originally Posted by SharpY

2. If you have suggestions for the forums/community feel free to let me know. I want to be able to use more of your ideas, because it is what will ultimately help make this community more enjoyable.

Yes I already do this with you. Help you with any opinions you need. You can always come to me. I will always give my full honest opinion and you, need, opinions.

Originally Posted by SharpY

3. If your account has been stolen, let me know. There's a system I can use to check if you are the legitimate owner or not, and if I find that you are, I will get your account back for you.
4. If you have been the victim of a credit or account scam, tell me immediately. I have full access to get you your credits back and resolve these situations, all you have to do is let me know.

That should stop all those damn threads about crap like that. Nice.

Originally Posted by SharpY

5. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to direct them my way.

You know I will.

Originally Posted by SharpY

1. I want to split the suggestions forum into two separate sections. 1 for the forums, and 1 for the game. This way I can access your ideas for the forums much easier than ever before.

That would be nice. Not hard to do and it would help you a lot.

Originally Posted by SharpY

2. I plan to add a music forum. People have been asking for this for a while, and I think it's time that we gave it a chance. If it succeeds, sweet, if not, it can always be removed.

Music sections always fail. If you wanna see a section fail then go ahead. There will just be 80 of the same thread.

Originally Posted by SharpY

3. I want to add a separate section the forums for credits. I think we need a place where people can start selling goods and services. This would allow users to be creative and have some fun with credits.

Don't we already do that all around the forum? Not sure how useful that forum would be.

Originally Posted by SharpY

4. I want to give the usergroups some power. I don't know exactly what this will mean right now, but hopefully they'll be able to do something more on the forums.

Yes Yes Yes.

Originally Posted by SharpY

5. I want to change the smileys on the forums. I'm sick and tired of the white pixelated background around the current set, and they aren't cool enough for me.

Me and you are already looking for the best ones.
Hopefully we can find some really good ones. Simple but fun and nice.

But white pixelated background? Are you like using IE? Cause on my screen the smileys have no bg. They are just circles.



Well good thread SharpY. Ya got some good ideas.

[WhiteRanger]

Sophia, she abuse's her powrs, i said her pass was xxl, and she kicked me for mod abuse, bull crap, then she kicked me for swearing major, and I DIDNT EVEN SWEAR.

[PieDude]

i would totoally love the music section D:

[Jel44]

I saw the Rules 14-18 and I said to myself were those there...I saw them before this thread. Nice thread for a news one >.> unlike Blank...

[vSkyzv]

Originally Posted by SharpY

Alright, so this thread is going to be dedicated to me informing you of all the updates and changes I make on the forums and throughout the community. There will most likely be really frequent changes, so to make it so that I don't have to make a new thread every time, and so that i can give you guys all the information I want you to have, it will all be posted here.

First of all, let me take this moment to thank all of you for your kind words and thoughts. I am truly honored to serve you as an Administrator. For all of you that have your doubts about my effectiveness, I simply ask that you give me a chance. Let me give you a little bit of background around why I was promoted to the position of administrator. Contrary to popular belief, I have no access whatsoever to edit the game, nor do i want it. Blank's intention behind promoting me was to get all of the community issues off of his back and allow him to focus more of his time on editing the game. So, if you have ideas about the game, while I will be able to pass them on to Blank, I won't be able to directly doing anything about them. I am the community admin. I"m basically in charge of anything that doesn't have to do directly with the game.

Now, with that being said, there are still plenty of changes to be made on the community side, and ideas that I think will really spur some life in the community.

With that being said, let me tell you everything that you can depend on me for.
1. If you have any issues with moderators, please, bring them to me. Provide me with as much information as you have and I will work to resolve the situation. Moderator issues will be dealt with as the administration sees fit.
2. If you have suggestions for the forums/community feel free to let me know. I want to be able to use more of your ideas, because it is what will ultimately help make this community more enjoyable.
3. If your account has been stolen, let me know. There's a system I can use to check if you are the legitimate owner or not, and if I find that you are, I will get your account back for you.
4. If you have been the victim of a credit or account scam, tell me immediately. I have full access to get you your credits back and resolve these situations, all you have to do is let me know.
5. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to direct them my way.


Now let's get to the part you really want to read, changes I've made, or changes I plan to make. Take note that some of these ideas may take longer than others, and some of my ideas may not ever happen. With that in mind, here it goes.

Changes:
1. The rules have been updated. Rules 14-18 are where most of the changes occurred. Be sure and read the updated rules, which you can find at: http://pawngame.com/forum/announcement.php?f=4
2. We installed a proxy blocker on the forums. We decided it was time to beef up security, and that's what this tool allows us to do. If you find that you are unable to access the forums, be sure that you have javascript enabled.


Future Ideas:
1. I want to split the suggestions forum into two separate sections. 1 for the forums, and 1 for the game. This way I can access your ideas for the forums much easier than ever before.
2. I plan to add a music forum. People have been asking for this for a while, and I think it's time that we gave it a chance. If it succeeds, sweet, if not, it can always be removed.
3. I want to add a separate section the forums for credits. I think we need a place where people can start selling goods and services. This would allow users to be creative and have some fun with credits.
4. I want to give the usergroups some power. I don't know exactly what this will mean right now, but hopefully they'll be able to do something more on the forums.
5. I want to change the smileys on the forums. I'm sick and tired of the white pixelated background around the current set, and they aren't cool enough for me.


There is surely more to come, and especially after the next game update comes through, I think we can start seeing some new life.

Lastly, if you guys happen to be in contact with any old beta players that quit because this game needed changes, can you invite them back for me. Thanks.

-SharpY

You've a hell of crap to do.

[arabftw123]

That's all fine and dandy, but I still need to be made Pawn's Lead Arab.

EDIT: I like the changes to the rules.

[brohana]

Oh sharpy I lufs you

[Nightmare]

the new rules rock, now that ban evasion and padding are up there. and the fact that people can try to get their accounts back is totally awesome if you add new smilies though, can we also keep the old ones? i use some of them rather frequently D:

[Dax]

Epically epic win. Music forum FTW!!! I've wanted it for a while.