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| Acmlm's Board - I3 Archive - ROM Hacking - Make forum approve-only? |
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71.3%, 67 votes | meh |
10.6%, 10 votes | NO |
18.1%, 17 votes | Multi-voting is disabled. 94 users have voted.
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Xkeeper Took the board down in a blaze of glory, only to reveal how truly moronical ||bass is.                   Since: 11-17-05 From: Henderson, Nevada Last post: 6277 days Last view: 6277 days |
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| Again, the main problem with threads requiring approval only is that other threads would be hijacked for the purpose -- the exact same thing that some of you are complaining about with the Pokemon threads that end up here! Yeesh...
I should make the approval process a little more, uh, obvious (lik including a link on the rejected message)... heh I do think I'd have a non-approval releases forum, though, and at this rate I could simply nuke the Pokemon hacking forum (it isn't active enough without thousands of dumbasses, go figure) and mere it here... |
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Rockman Shyguy  Since: 03-10-06 Last post: 6354 days Last view: 6287 days |
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| Make it so that if you are a newbie, if you don't click on the stickies in any forum for the first time, they get an auto-ban if they try to make a post. | |||
Imajin Bot Local Moderator Currently affected by 'No syndrome' ---!!!  Since: 12-05-05 From: Camineet, Palm Last post: 6278 days Last view: 6278 days |
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Originally posted by Rockman That's foolish- there's no reason we should force newbies to read the Screenshot thread, for example. |
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Rockman Shyguy Since: 03-10-06 Last post: 6354 days Last view: 6287 days |
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| But you could update the FAQ, saying that you have to read the stickies before you post. If they didn't read the stickies, then they obviously didn't read the FAQ, therefore they get the auto-ban. You're right that they shouldn't have to read the screenshot thread, but what about "Where is Hack X?" for example? Stickies are there for a reason. Just by taking the time to take a quick look at them, would solve a lot of the BS threads that are made. Or, you can just change the name "sticky" to "readme". In the FAQ it could say, "if you are a newbie, before you post read the readmes." This is just an idea. Whether it is a good idea or not, whether you agree with it or not, you be the judge. I'm just posting my thoughts. | |||
Tanks Spiny  Since: 06-19-06 From: Eagle Land Last post: 6277 days Last view: 6277 days |
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| Any way we can make a programable pop up for newly approved people to show forum rules? | |||
pikaguy900 Sparky Since: 08-10-06 Last post: 6290 days Last view: 6277 days |
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Originally posted by Rockman You can't force people to do what they don't want to do. If people got auto-bans for not reading the FAQ or Stickied threads when they're newbies, I'd be banned right now. I didn't read them at first (except the FAQ- that, I did read), and I still haven't read them all! Also, giving auto-bans like that seems harsh, and will stop the flow of newbies, and while that'll stop spammers and stupid people, it'll also drive away potential hackers, and they could've been great hackers. So... I'm against this idea all the way. |
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Darkdata   980  Since: 02-25-06 From: Newfoundland Last post: 6277 days Last view: 6277 days |
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| I bring new evendence into this case.
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HyperHacker Star Mario Finally being paid to code in VB! If only I still enjoyed that. <_< Wii #7182 6487 4198 1828 Since: 11-18-05 From: Canada, w00t! My computer's specs, if anyone gives a damn. STOP TRUNCATING THIS >8^( Last post: 6278 days Last view: 6278 days |
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Originally posted by Sukasa You've never hacked Pokémon, have you? Or Super Mario Kart? (Yeah yeah you guys want to make a cool SMK hack before you tell anyone what you found. Because being the first hack - which it isn't anyway - is way more important than being a well-designed and fun game overall. That's why everyone still plays the first SMB hack ever. Oh wait.) Originally posted by ImajinOriginally posted by Rockman Actually, that sounds like a neat idea. If the FAQ clearly stated "READ ALL THE STICKIES FIRST", they'd have only themselves to blame for not following the instructions exactly as given. Obviously it'd be mean to say they have to read every page, but at least view the thread. |
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FreeDOS + Giant Red Koopa Legion: freedos = fritos  Since: 11-17-05 From: Seattle Last post: 6277 days Last view: 6277 days |
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Originally posted by ImajinOriginally posted by Rockman Instead, how about a required sticky tag? Of course it's foolish to force people to enter the SM64 thread or screenshots thread, but select one or two of them. And surround the title with <blink> until they read it. |
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The Kins Hoarder  Since: 11-18-05 From: Hurf. Last post: 6291 days Last view: 6277 days |
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| I believe that if we make the forum approve-only, we at least need a FAQ/sticky, preferably with a 46-point font name, answering certain newbie questions and linking to beginners tutorials. | |||
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pikaguy900 Sparky Since: 08-10-06 Last post: 6290 days Last view: 6277 days |
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Originally posted by HyperHacker If this is put in, the worst it should do is prevent the user from posting or creating threads, not auto-banning them. I think that'd solve more problems than auto-banning would. |
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Stifu Since: 11-18-05 From: Your mom's bed Last post: 6279 days Last view: 6277 days |
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Originally posted by HyperHacker What ? Huh... We're aware this isn't the first SMK hack, thank you. (Which was actually SMK The Impala Battles, for the record) The reason we don't release our notes is the same as the one we don't release demos of our hack: we don't want anything spoiled, and want to surprise people. If we released our notes now, whether the hacks that'd use them were well-designed and fun or total garbage would be totally irrelevant to use. It'd be still spoiled either way (although I'd prefer our finds to be used in good hacks). You don't like the idea ? That's too bad, but you could at least try respecting it. We don't prevent anyone from working on SMK hacks, and aren't blocking anyone's progress... Not to mention none of what we found is all that hard to find. Remember we aren't very experienced hackers. What we will release should be seen as a gift, a bonus, not something we owe any of you. I didn't know you were that bitter about it. Feel free to go and whine to Impala, if you're that bothered, as it's his idea. |
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Dr_Death16 970 Since: 05-07-06 From: Iowa Last post: 6277 days Last view: 6277 days |
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Originally posted by StifuC'mon guys, don't get personal about this. As to the stickies idea, I think that won't be really necessary, considering the amount of idiots getting in overall will decline (you'd be surprised how many will just leave because they're too lazy to get approved) and also because since it is in the FAQ, then there's no reason to repeat the rule. If they read the FAQ then they will know what to do, and if they don't, they won't. That goes for all rules--not just about asking questions that've been answered elsewhere. Some kind of forced stickies-reading would be kind of awkward and might not really accomplish what you're looking for. I think a simple read-only ROM hacking forum would be all that we need, at least for now.Originally posted by HyperHacker |
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Dirtbag Koopa  Since: 09-20-06 From: UK Last post: 6281 days Last view: 6277 days |
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Originally posted by Dr_Death16Originally posted by StifuC'mon guys, don't get personal about this. As to the stickies idea, I think that won't be really necessary, considering the amount of idiots getting in overall will decline (you'd be surprised how many will just leave because they're too lazy to get approved) and also because since it is in the FAQ, then there's no reason to repeat the rule. If they read the FAQ then they will know what to do, and if they don't, they won't. That goes for all rules--not just about asking questions that've been answered elsewhere. Some kind of forced stickies-reading would be kind of awkward and might not really accomplish what you're looking for. I think a simple read-only ROM hacking forum would be all that we need, at least for now.Originally posted by HyperHacker I'm am new here, and signed up to ask about SMK. I respect why these guys not wanting to post what they have found *yet*. In fact I knew they wanted to keep this until the release of their hack before I signed up because I read the forums before signing up! Yes I looked for answers BEFORE posting so why can’t others? Stifu and the others who have replied in my tread and to my PMs have been extremely helpful to me in answering my questions, and for this I am grateful. As such I've been able to edit many aspects of the game including the AI 
There are still many things I don't know how to do, such as change the names of the races (in the main game) and change the end game graphics. So I have a choice, I keep looking for myself or I wait. The point is I've not asked, because I read already and respect why they want to keep it for quite for now. Yeah it would be nice to know so my hack looks more polished. I just hope their hack doesn’t take too much longer  but that’s because I want to play it just as much as I want to get my hands on those offsets. My aim now is to get give them more motivation by knowing someone else is interested in hacking this game.
I do plan to write a shot guide on hacking the computers AI with a one or two new track demo as a proof of concept as after a few pointers some of the information I found myself with regards to how it works. In summary from my short time on this board I’ve found the people not to be elitist. They are helpful - if you take the time to read, try and ask a sensible question. Why not set it so that people are only allowed one post? If it’s a stupid one the account is left lock. If not they can be allowed to post on. *edit grammar* (edited by Dirtbag on 10-07-06 11:37 AM) |
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HyperHacker Star Mario Finally being paid to code in VB! If only I still enjoyed that. <_< Wii #7182 6487 4198 1828 Since: 11-18-05 From: Canada, w00t! My computer's specs, if anyone gives a damn. STOP TRUNCATING THIS >8^( Last post: 6278 days Last view: 6278 days |
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Originally posted by Stifu Ah, well that makes more sense. I could swear last time I mentioned it you said you just wanted to be the first to use it.  |
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Shadic The Adventure of Link Perfect Member Since: 11-18-05 From: Olympia, Washington Last post: 6284 days Last view: 6280 days |
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| I voted yes, because I'm tired of all the idiots running onto the board and making terrible threads.
However, I think that they should be allowed to reply to threads without approval, just not be able to make any threads. |
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DarkSlaya 930 Gamma Ray  Since: 11-17-05 From: Montreal, Canada Last post: 6278 days Last view: 6277 days |
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Originally posted by Shadic Not any better. As said before, they'll just invade other people's thread to ask a stupid question. I've seen it happen alot (and getting rid of posts is more of a bitch than just trashing threads) |
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Tanks Spiny Since: 06-19-06 From: Eagle Land Last post: 6277 days Last view: 6277 days |
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Originally posted by prut96 Originally posted by prut96 Just a little more evidence to bolster the approval idea for romhacking. Edit: Guess what! There's More! Originally posted by LiquidSapphireOriginally posted by proffessor_gad (edited by Tanks on 10-08-06 08:47 PM) (edited by Tanks on 10-08-06 08:48 PM) |
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Dan Purple Leever Since: 11-18-05 Last post: 6286 days Last view: 6277 days |
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Originally posted by Tanks The fact you cite that as an example of stupidity shows up how stupid you are. |
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Tanks Spiny Since: 06-19-06 From: Eagle Land Last post: 6277 days Last view: 6277 days |
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| ... okay Dan. Why doesn't he just read the thread to find out how? We've already talked about it. |
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