I though maybe it would be a nice idea to have a map testing section in the forum where a map maker can just post a quick topic about the map and that they want to test or even just play it and then people viewing the forum can contact them and they can play. A lot of people are complaining about the popularity system with good reason but maybe this could be a good proactive way of dealing with it for now until if and when blizzard fixes it/changes it. although I doubt I'm the first one to have this idea.
If you like you can post some beta test details etc. in here, I wont mind and it wont be hijacking.
I think a section for map testing and feedback for that map would be great.
Some posting rule like your thread title must contain a date/time/region for your test, so someone could just open the forum and see what tests are available for tonight.
One step further would be to use scientific date formatting and order the forum by thread title rather than latest post, so that the most recent tests are near the top.
I reckon the project workplace can be used for this purpose, no?
I thought about that myself, I have an upcoming beta test that I want to perform, but I don't want the test thread to clash with my main thread. I'd rather the test thread were just locked or deleted soon after the test, and the thread only be used for discussion about that specific test.
It's definitely a very minor thing but probably a more useful forum than the Data Assets one.
I though maybe it would be a nice idea to have a map testing section in the forum where a map maker can just post a quick topic about the map and that they want to test or even just play it and then people viewing the forum can contact them and they can play. A lot of people are complaining about the popularity system with good reason but maybe this could be a good proactive way of dealing with it for now until if and when blizzard fixes it/changes it. although I doubt I'm the first one to have this idea.
If you like you can post some beta test details etc. in here, I wont mind and it wont be hijacking.
I think a section for map testing and feedback for that map would be great.
Some posting rule like your thread title must contain a date/time/region for your test, so someone could just open the forum and see what tests are available for tonight.
One step further would be to use scientific date formatting and order the forum by thread title rather than latest post, so that the most recent tests are near the top.
I reckon the project workplace can be used for this purpose, no?
It's not a bad idea though, should prolly discuss it with Vjay and Six to see if they think it has any merit.
I thought about that myself, I have an upcoming beta test that I want to perform, but I don't want the test thread to clash with my main thread. I'd rather the test thread were just locked or deleted soon after the test, and the thread only be used for discussion about that specific test.
It's definitely a very minor thing but probably a more useful forum than the Data Assets one.
@Mozared: Go
Idk what could possibly go wrong! :D