Suggestion for BG2 forum

Sigmar · 12-01-2001, 09:05 AM

Memnoch, dont you think it would be a good idea to make a "sticky" thread for "How to beat Firkragg?" and "How to beat Kangaax?" topics? They are the most commonly asked questions and if someone came in looking for help he wouldn't have to post yet another post on "How do I defeat -insertnamehere-?" he could just look at the thread stuck at the top of the board. I thought it would save a lot of trouble for people looking for quick help.

250 · 12-01-2001, 09:06 AM

yes, and LOCK IT

but do not make them seperate thread, instead, make a list of links. and make that thread locked sticky

good suggestion, Sigmar

Memnoch · 12-01-2001, 09:14 AM

quote:
Originally posted by Sigmar:
Memnoch, dont you think it would be a good idea to make a "sticky" thread for "How to beat Firkragg?" and "How to beat Kangaax?" topics? They are the most commonly asked questions and if someone came in looking for help he wouldn't have to post yet another post on "How do I defeat -insertnamehere-?" he could just look at the thread stuck at the top of the board. I thought it would save a lot of trouble for people looking for quick help.

I hear what you're saying, but I disagee, because those are game related questions. It's the nature of the forum that new people will always be coming in and asking questions. The sticky function should really be for forum rules, announcements, special events, etc. Because if we make the Kangaxx/Firkraag sticky, where do we stop? We'd have to put in Irenicus, shadow dragon, balor, drow...you know what I mean?

I hear what you're saying though. Let me think about it. [img]smile.gif[/img]

Melusine · 12-01-2001, 09:39 AM

It sounds a good idea at first, but it is true that we'd have to make the same topics for all the monsters, and then again for all quests. I mean, how many times have you seen someone ask how to get to Nalia's Keep? Personally, I think you'd never finish working if you'd start such a thing, plus I really don't mind answering these questions to people who are new to the game. If you haven't got the patience for it, just ignore posts like these, but I think there will always be people who don't mind responding. [img]smile.gif[/img]

Barb · 12-01-2001, 10:51 AM

I agree. Loads of tips on how to beat him and stuff are on BGate forum.

Dundee Slaytern · 12-01-2001, 10:57 AM

What I do is to make a detailed post/thread on how to do this or beat that, then I sometimes bookmark the thread where it appeared. When the same question pops up again, I just link to that thread.

I know two spells that can kill Kangaxx the Demi-Lich in one hit! Dragon's Breath and Comet! Found out by accident, I casted Time Stop with my Project Image, then realised I could not attack with Melf's Minute Meteors or Energy Blades, so I casted Dragon's Breath for fun.

[img]tongue.gif[/img]

Dreamer128 · 12-01-2001, 01:15 PM

If we would post the answers to all those questions in one topic, the BGII forum would get a bit empty. And i really don't mind answering all those questions over and over again, thats why i'm here.

jabidas · 12-01-2001, 04:54 PM

I used get a small kick out of posting the fifty ways to kill your kangaxx song from baldurdash. I would post it here but it would just annoy people

LennonCook · 12-02-2001, 01:46 AM

50 ways to kill Kangaxx?? POst it here. POst it here.

Ziroc · 12-02-2001, 03:24 AM

quote:
Originally posted by Sigmar:
Memnoch, dont you think it would be a good idea to make a "sticky" thread for "How to beat Firkragg?" and "How to beat Kangaax?" topics? They are the most commonly asked questions and if someone came in looking for help he wouldn't have to post yet another post on "How do I defeat -insertnamehere-?" he could just look at the thread stuck at the top of the board. I thought it would save a lot of trouble for people looking for quick help.

I personally don't want that, because it would clutter the new topics.. the Sticky function was mainly for Announcements, news and stuff that is needed to be seen for a time, not permanent stuff. As mem said, where would it end?

12-01-2001, 09:14 AM	#3
Memnoch Ironworks Moderator Join Date: February 28, 2001 Location: Boston/Sydney Posts: 11,771	quote: Originally posted by Sigmar: Memnoch, dont you think it would be a good idea to make a "sticky" thread for "How to beat Firkragg?" and "How to beat Kangaax?" topics? They are the most commonly asked questions and if someone came in looking for help he wouldn't have to post yet another post on "How do I defeat -insertnamehere-?" he could just look at the thread stuck at the top of the board. I thought it would save a lot of trouble for people looking for quick help. I hear what you're saying, but I disagee, because those are game related questions. It's the nature of the forum that new people will always be coming in and asking questions. The sticky function should really be for forum rules, announcements, special events, etc. Because if we make the Kangaxx/Firkraag sticky, where do we stop? We'd have to put in Irenicus, shadow dragon, balor, drow...you know what I mean? I hear what you're saying though. Let me think about it. [img]smile.gif[/img] __________________

12-01-2001, 09:39 AM	#4
Melusine Dracolisk Join Date: January 8, 2001 Location: Amsterdam, The Netherlands Age: 43 Posts: 6,541	It sounds a good idea at first, but it is true that we'd have to make the same topics for all the monsters, and then again for all quests. I mean, how many times have you seen someone ask how to get to Nalia's Keep? Personally, I think you'd never finish working if you'd start such a thing, plus I really don't mind answering these questions to people who are new to the game. If you haven't got the patience for it, just ignore posts like these, but I think there will always be people who don't mind responding. [img]smile.gif[/img] __________________ [img]\"hosted/melusine.jpg\" alt=\" - \" /><br />Your voice is ambrosia

12-01-2001, 10:51 AM	#5
Barb Symbol of Cyric Join Date: July 16, 2001 Location: England, UK Age: 50 Posts: 1,150	I agree. Loads of tips on how to beat him and stuff are on BGate forum. __________________ [url]\"http://www.xsorbit.com/users2/barb/index.cgi\" target=\"_blank\"></a> <br /><br />[url]\"http://www.xsorbit.com/users2/barb/index.cgi\" target=\"_blank\"><b>The Master of Beasts</b></a>

12-01-2001, 04:54 PM	#8
jabidas Silver Dragon Join Date: March 14, 2001 Location: Agharti. Mountains of Madness Posts: 1,673	I used get a small kick out of posting the fifty ways to kill your kangaxx song from baldurdash. I would post it here but it would just annoy people __________________ <br /><br />Non Serviam.

12-02-2001, 03:24 AM	#10
Ziroc Ironworks Webmaster *Bow to the Meow* Join Date: January 4, 2001 Location: Lakeland, Florida Age: 51 Posts: 11,720	quote: Originally posted by Sigmar: Memnoch, dont you think it would be a good idea to make a "sticky" thread for "How to beat Firkragg?" and "How to beat Kangaax?" topics? They are the most commonly asked questions and if someone came in looking for help he wouldn't have to post yet another post on "How do I defeat -insertnamehere-?" he could just look at the thread stuck at the top of the board. I thought it would save a lot of trouble for people looking for quick help. I personally don't want that, because it would clutter the new topics.. the Sticky function was mainly for Announcements, news and stuff that is needed to be seen for a time, not permanent stuff. As mem said, where would it end? __________________ Ziroc™ Ironworks Gaming Webmaster www.ironworksgaming.com The Great Escape Studios - 2D/3D Modeling www.tgeweb.com & Ziroc's Facebook Page Visit My Flickr Photo Album

12-01-2001, 09:05 AM	#1
Sigmar Unicorn Join Date: May 17, 2001 Location: N/a Posts: 4,222	Memnoch, dont you think it would be a good idea to make a "sticky" thread for "How to beat Firkragg?" and "How to beat Kangaax?" topics? They are the most commonly asked questions and if someone came in looking for help he wouldn't have to post yet another post on "How do I defeat -insertnamehere-?" he could just look at the thread stuck at the top of the board. I thought it would save a lot of trouble for people looking for quick help.

12-01-2001, 09:06 AM	#2
250 Horus - Egyptian Sky God Join Date: March 4, 2001 Location: either CA or MO Age: 42 Posts: 2,674	yes, and LOCK IT but do not make them seperate thread, instead, make a list of links. and make that thread locked sticky good suggestion, Sigmar

12-01-2001, 10:57 AM	#6
Dundee Slaytern Ironworks Moderator Join Date: June 10, 2001 Location: Pasir Ris, Singapore Age: 41 Posts: 11,063	What I do is to make a detailed post/thread on how to do this or beat that, then I sometimes bookmark the thread where it appeared. When the same question pops up again, I just link to that thread. I know two spells that can kill Kangaxx the Demi-Lich in one hit! Dragon's Breath and Comet! Found out by accident, I casted Time Stop with my Project Image, then realised I could not attack with Melf's Minute Meteors or Energy Blades, so I casted Dragon's Breath for fun. [img]tongue.gif[/img]

12-01-2001, 01:15 PM	#7
Dreamer128 Dracolisk Join Date: March 21, 2001 Location: Europe Age: 39 Posts: 6,136	If we would post the answers to all those questions in one topic, the BGII forum would get a bit empty. And i really don't mind answering all those questions over and over again, thats why i'm here.

12-02-2001, 01:46 AM	#9
LennonCook Jack Burton Join Date: November 10, 2001 Location: Bathurst & Orange, in constant flux Age: 37 Posts: 5,452	50 ways to kill Kangaxx?? POst it here. POst it here.

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