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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
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 Posted - 17 Dec 2010 : 05:15:26
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The failures of the existing SEARCH function here at Candlekeep is often one of the most requested aspects that requires upgrading.
Rest assured, that we are looking into more exacting alternatives. |
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Ayrik
Great Reader
Canada
7989 Posts |
Posted - 17 Dec 2010 : 05:46:31
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Alaundo
Head Moderator
United Kingdom
5695 Posts |
Posted - 17 Dec 2010 : 08:45:23
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Originally posted by Arik
Suggestion for the Active Topics page:
The "Active Topics Since" drop down seems to automatically default to "Last Visit". I generally prefer different settings (like "Last 6 Hours" or "Yesterday") ... could an option to save the default "setting" in the cookie be implemented (maybe options configured in the user profile/CP)?
I notice the "Reload page every ..." setting seems to be retained (lol, I personally prefer "Don't reload automatically").
Well met
Hmm, i'll look into this, Arik. I have "Don't reload automatically", as I had issues where sometimes reloads lost unread entries. This was some time ago on the old server, however, so may have been resolved, but I still just prefer to manage it myself. Nevertheless, I have never had this default back to another setting. I'll have a dig... |
Alaundo
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Ayrik
Great Reader
Canada
7989 Posts |
Posted - 17 Dec 2010 : 10:06:16
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Congrats on the new server, Alaundo - the difference is noticeable.
Am I right in suspecting the CK2 migration will occur in late Jan2011? |
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Alaundo
Head Moderator
United Kingdom
5695 Posts |
Posted - 17 Dec 2010 : 17:04:16
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Originally posted by Arik
Congrats on the new server, Alaundo - the difference is noticeable.
Am I right in suspecting the CK2 migration will occur in late Jan2011?
Well met
Alas not, my dear Arik. To make things clearer, there are two phases of Candlekeep v2. The first being migration to new forum software, which is indeed penned for Q1 2010. However, the more difficult and time consuming is phase 2, which is the redesign and part-automation of the site itself. Transfering the old scrolls and tomes into one of these new-fangled database systems is certainly a hefty feat  |
Alaundo
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Alisttair
Great Reader
Canada
3054 Posts |
Posted - 17 Dec 2010 : 18:09:58
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I want to see a new Compendium on the site  but I know it likely won't happen  |
Karsite Arcanar (Most Holy Servant of Karsus)
Anauria - Survivor State of Netheril as penned by me:
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36804 Posts |
Posted - 17 Dec 2010 : 18:13:41
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Originally posted by Alaundo
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Originally posted by Arik
Congrats on the new server, Alaundo - the difference is noticeable.
Am I right in suspecting the CK2 migration will occur in late Jan2011?
Well met
Alas not, my dear Arik. To make things clearer, there are two phases of Candlekeep v2. The first being migration to new forum software, which is indeed penned for Q1 2010. However, the more difficult and time consuming is phase 2, which is the redesign and part-automation of the site itself. Transfering the old scrolls and tomes into one of these new-fangled database systems is certainly a hefty feat
Q1 2010? Uh, Big Al, have you not looked at a calendar since your return from walkabout? |
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Ayrik
Great Reader
Canada
7989 Posts |
Posted - 17 Dec 2010 : 18:20:04
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Zireael
Master of Realmslore
Poland
1190 Posts |
Posted - 17 Dec 2010 : 18:43:52
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| New forum software in Q1 2011 would still be a lovely Christmas present... It'd eliminate the gremlins, I hope? |
SiNafay Vrinn, the daughter of Lloth, from Ched Nasad!
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31774 Posts |
Posted - 17 Dec 2010 : 23:48:56
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
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Originally posted by Alaundo
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Originally posted by Arik
Congrats on the new server, Alaundo - the difference is noticeable.
Am I right in suspecting the CK2 migration will occur in late Jan2011?
Well met
Alas not, my dear Arik. To make things clearer, there are two phases of Candlekeep v2. The first being migration to new forum software, which is indeed penned for Q1 2010. However, the more difficult and time consuming is phase 2, which is the redesign and part-automation of the site itself. Transfering the old scrolls and tomes into one of these new-fangled database systems is certainly a hefty feat
Q1 2010? Uh, Big Al, have you not looked at a calendar since your return from walkabout?
Haha! My plan is succeeding. Soon all the scribes of Candlekeep will be subjected to the negative-work effects of SageTime.  |
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Markustay
Realms Explorer extraordinaire
USA
15724 Posts |
Posted - 18 Dec 2010 : 00:28:01
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I can name about a hundred things this site needs (including nymphs in lingerie ), but the most basic would be a more normal way to link (this is the only site I know that requires the " "), cleaner editing features (like taking us back to the post we were actually editing), and most importantly - THREAD-SPLITTING.
I have seen that on a couple of sites, and it is a very handy feature, and would serve us well here, I think.
Also the ability to upload our own Avatars (hint, HINT)
Perhaps a place where we can create our own lore-pages as well. I have read so many wonderful ideas here by so many people, and they all seem to get lost as the threads move on. We wouldn't have to create a new sub-forum to handle comments - the 'Running the Realms" would continue in this regard. The actual data-base with fan-material would be almost blog-like - everyone should be able to keep all of their own contributions on their own separate shelf.
Then you could even give out prizes - whoever's page gets the most views gets to feed the Hamster for the next year. |
"I have never in my life learned anything from any man who agreed with me" --- Dudley Field Malone
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Fellfire
Master of Realmslore
1965 Posts |
Posted - 18 Dec 2010 : 01:29:45
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| Being able to narrow your searches would be great. Just knowing that what you are looking for is mentioned "somewhere" in the 20-70 pages of some of the larger threads isn't all that helpful. |
Misanthorpe
Love is a lie. Only hate endures. Light is blinding. Only in darkness do we see clearly.
"Oh, you think darkness is your ally? You merely adopted the dark. I was born in it, molded by it. I didn't see the light until I was already a man, by then it was nothing to me but.. blinding. The shadows betray you because they belong to me." - Bane The Dark Knight Rises
Green Dragonscale Dice Bag by Crystalsidyll - check it out
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Kajehase
Great Reader
Sweden
2104 Posts |
Posted - 18 Dec 2010 : 06:37:47
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Originally posted by Markustay
I can name about a hundred things this site needs (including nymphs in lingerie )
Why would nymphs need clothes at all?  |
There is a rumour going around that I have found god. I think is unlikely because I have enough difficulty finding my keys, and there is empirical evidence that they exist.
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Fellfire
Master of Realmslore
1965 Posts |
Posted - 18 Dec 2010 : 19:37:15
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| Also, I think a "Random Article" type button like you see at some of the Wiki's would be cool. |
Misanthorpe
Love is a lie. Only hate endures. Light is blinding. Only in darkness do we see clearly.
"Oh, you think darkness is your ally? You merely adopted the dark. I was born in it, molded by it. I didn't see the light until I was already a man, by then it was nothing to me but.. blinding. The shadows betray you because they belong to me." - Bane The Dark Knight Rises
Green Dragonscale Dice Bag by Crystalsidyll - check it out
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Ayrik
Great Reader
Canada
7989 Posts |
Posted - 19 Dec 2010 : 02:33:28
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Maybe a well maintained page of current links for official/free WotC and third-party FR downloads would be nice.
I wonder if a separate shelf for general D&D lore would be useful for Candlekeep; we often chatter about things (like creatures and rules from the outer planes or other worlds) which are only tangentially related to the FR setting. |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31774 Posts |
Posted - 19 Dec 2010 : 02:37:18
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Originally posted by Arik
I wonder if a separate shelf for general D&D lore would be useful for Candlekeep; we often chatter about things (like creatures and rules from the outer planes or other worlds) which are only tangentially related to the FR setting.
That's largely been the function of the Core D&D Products shelf. Though it has a tendency to just be about discussions re: certain products, there has been, from time to time, actual chatter about generic/non-setting specific D&D lore as well.
And, besides, we're not too discriminatory with what can be discussed in the General FR section. Even if it's core D&D, there's always a likelihood that scribes will find some way to use what's presented in their own Realms games. And we like to encourage that kind of participation, by not being too stringent with what can be discussed, and where. So long as it's still D&D... |
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Ayrik
Great Reader
Canada
7989 Posts |
Posted - 19 Dec 2010 : 03:28:27
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| lol, I've just been stuffing my scrolls into whatever shelf seems semi-appropriate (or convenient) on a case-by-case basis. Bad me. |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31774 Posts |
Posted - 19 Dec 2010 : 04:23:44
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Originally posted by Arik
lol, I've just been stuffing my scrolls into whatever shelf seems semi-appropriate (or convenient) on a case-by-case basis. Bad me.
I wouldn't worry too much about it. Generally, it's often difficult to determine just where to place a particular discussion scroll. And, that's what we Mods are here for anyway. If we feel a discussion could be better served on another shelf, we'll move it along.  |
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Lady Kazandra
Senior Scribe
Australia
921 Posts |
Posted - 26 Dec 2010 : 02:46:09
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"Once upon a time the plural of 'wizard' was 'war'." -- The Last Continent, by Terry Pratchett |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36804 Posts |
Posted - 26 Dec 2010 : 05:35:09
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Originally posted by Lady Kazandra
Myself, only more often.
I'll echo that. Good to see you again, Lady K! |
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Lady Kazandra
Senior Scribe
Australia
921 Posts |
Posted - 26 Dec 2010 : 06:56:54
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
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Originally posted by Lady Kazandra
Myself, only more often.
I'll echo that. Good to see you again, Lady K!
Thanks. I really need to make a much more concerted effort when it comes to Candlekeep. It always feels so long between visits. |
"Once upon a time the plural of 'wizard' was 'war'." -- The Last Continent, by Terry Pratchett |
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Dennis
Great Reader
9933 Posts |
Posted - 26 Dec 2010 : 09:46:47
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Originally posted by Markustay
Also the ability to upload our own Avatars (hint, HINT)
You're not alone on this. |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36804 Posts |
Posted - 26 Dec 2010 : 15:32:38
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Originally posted by Lady Kazandra
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
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Originally posted by Lady Kazandra
Myself, only more often.
I'll echo that. Good to see you again, Lady K!
Thanks. I really need to make a much more concerted effort when it comes to Candlekeep. It always feels so long between visits.
Maybe that's because it is a long time between your visits...  |
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The Red Walker
Great Reader
USA
3567 Posts |
Posted - 31 Dec 2010 : 03:17:13
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| I'd like an alternative to pms , something like a normal scroll, but just open between you and the scribe you "send" it to. Would be easier to keep track of conversations if it were one continuous scroll. |
A little nonsense now and then, relished by the wisest men - Willy Wonka
"We need men who can dream of things that never were." -
John F. Kennedy, speech in Dublin, Ireland, June 28, 1963
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
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Ayrik
Great Reader
Canada
7989 Posts |
Posted - 31 Dec 2010 : 05:30:42
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Some forum sites implement a members link to an IRC webchat room, many of those allow members to create temporary (password accessed) rooms for private chats.
Others deliberately avoid this approach because their admins feel it detracts from posting threads in which other members might participate.
I personally think the existing PM mechanism is sufficient, though it should offer a better editor (which should at least allow quoted/replied text). I'll admit I don't use PMs much, so other scribes would likely enjoy greater benefits on improvements to the PM system.
A request while touching upon the topic of the editor - could the text editing boxes be made larger? Being able to see only a handful of lines is a little bit inconvenient; why not use the rest of the screen? |
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Zireael
Master of Realmslore
Poland
1190 Posts |
Posted - 31 Dec 2010 : 09:21:33
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Originally posted by The Red Walker
I'd like an alternative to pms , something like a normal scroll, but just open between you and the scribe you "send" it to. Would be easier to keep track of conversations if it were one continuous scroll.
Good idea.
Bigger text editing box - seconded. |
SiNafay Vrinn, the daughter of Lloth, from Ched Nasad!
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Alaundo
Head Moderator
United Kingdom
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The Red Walker
Great Reader
USA
3567 Posts |
Posted - 31 Dec 2010 : 16:12:01
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Originally posted by The Sage
Hmmm. That's an interesting idea, RW. I may just look into that.
It would be especially helpful when applied to a certain sage, with a certain to do list that sometimes makes bit hard to remember what you were talking to him about when a reply appears  |
A little nonsense now and then, relished by the wisest men - Willy Wonka
"We need men who can dream of things that never were." -
John F. Kennedy, speech in Dublin, Ireland, June 28, 1963
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The Red Walker
Great Reader
USA
3567 Posts |
Posted - 31 Dec 2010 : 16:16:23
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Originally posted by Alaundo
Well met
Most of these points pertaining to forum functionality are valid and certainly desirable, but likely moot points. With the coming of Candlekeep Forum v2, these should be addressed (and we can create a new wish list )
We cant wait to see it unveiled!
Also v2 needs at least one thing that v1 needed more of.....more Big Al
As always everything you've created here and continue to make possible are greatly appreciated!
P.S. Sage's , Wooly's and my own "keys" will still access the ...umm....special earned areas in v2 as before? |
A little nonsense now and then, relished by the wisest men - Willy Wonka
"We need men who can dream of things that never were." -
John F. Kennedy, speech in Dublin, Ireland, June 28, 1963
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What do you want to see on the Candlekeep site?
