Here's an idea: stop posting ideas

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jakerman999 wrote:I think a large problem with the suggestions a lot of people post, is that they know BTW spends a great deal of effort maintaining suspension of disbelief, and they see FC as a champion who will fix anything, however small that jars there sense of immersion. Perhaps one of the mods greatest strengths is its own weakness?
That pretty much hits the nail on the head. Most of the "bad suggestions" I've seen (and made) were all about adding more realism to existing blocks. Because BTW puts such a heavy focus on realism, it can be very difficult to tell where the line is drawn between things that are worth adding and things that aren't.
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kazerima wrote: That pretty much hits the nail on the head. Most of the "bad suggestions" I've seen (and made) were all about adding more realism to existing blocks. Because BTW puts such a heavy focus on realism, it can be very difficult to tell where the line is drawn between things that are worth adding and things that aren't.
BTW doesn't exactly put focus on realism. It does, however, focus on internal consistency. It makes most things intuitive, and justifies the processes and applications of items and blocks. Hell, if BTW was focused on realism, why would we be infusing the souls of the damned into our equipment and delving into the occult? :)
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kazerima wrote: That pretty much hits the nail on the head. Most of the "bad suggestions" I've seen (and made) were all about adding more realism to existing blocks. Because BTW puts such a heavy focus on realism, it can be very difficult to tell where the line is drawn between things that are worth adding and things that aren't.
I really think you should avoid the suggestion subforum entirely. Including this thread.

And no, that isn't why your ideas are bad.
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Bumping because it needs to be. Can we please get a sticky? This thread has pretty much reached the point of no discussion, but it needs to be near the top to be read.
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Yeah, agreed. The bumps are getting almost as annoying as the suggestions :)
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I'd just like to say: Having a suggestion forum with a sticky saying to not post here is just hilarious :)
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BinoAl wrote:I'd just like to say: Having a suggestion forum with a sticky saying to not post here is just hilarious :)
Yeah, I quite like it myself :)
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At least now we know, all these first post suggestions easily warrant a ban ;)
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BinoAl wrote:At least now we know, all these first post suggestions easily warrant a ban ;)
Probably won't change much, since people who aren't willing to read the subforum rules also aren't willing to read this. But at least we can say it's there :P
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I think this forum gives and important outlet to the need to share an cool idea.

Your right of course that 99% of ideas are crap.


But sometimes we can't help ourselves.
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Plenty of us can help ourselves. Learn some self control and critical thinking skills, ne?
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nmarshall23 wrote:But sometimes we can't help ourselves.
That's ok. I can help you help yourselves.
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Like I saw on the forums: FC gains more from people bitching about vanilla than people suggesting things for BTW.
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Rename the forum to "Vanilla complaints and annoyances"? :P
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Graphite wrote:Rename the forum to "Vanilla complaints and annoyances"? :P
I'm starting that thread up in Off Topic for one other reason, which is rather unbelievable that nobody has even posted this "annoyance" yet in the short amount of time v1.3.2 has been out.
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Holy crap, FOUR new posts? I haven't seen this many in one day since this thread was posted.
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Just a reminder that this thread definitely still applies.

I don't like suggestions.

I don't want suggestions.

Unless you *know* that your suggestion is brilliant and will bring something *significant* to the mod, don't bother.
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That's all well and good but why lock the discussion thread?

Correct me if I'm wrong, but it seems like there's an important difference between something posted to say "I like this idea and think this should be in the mod!" and one posted to say "I like this idea and wish to practice design and speculation upon it with the other forum members."
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Because the suggestions forum is not a place for discussion of that kind. Perhaps if it were in the BTW Discussion forum, or Off-Topic Discussion it would be more appropriate.
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Very well then, if that is the case from now on, I shall note it for future reference.
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the first rule of better than wolves is that you do not post suggestions about better than wolves...
the second rule of better than wolves is that YOU DO NOT POST SUGGESTIONS ABOUT BETTER THAN WOLVES!
the third rule; no trolls, no noobs, no jerks.
fourth rule; do not argue with flowerchild
and the fifth and final rule of better than wolves; if this is your first post, don't post in the suggestion forum.
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BinoAl wrote:Hell, if BTW was focused on realism, why would we be infusing the souls of the damned into our equipment and delving into the occult? :)
There are people that do that in real life too. It just requires more blood, chanting , candles and a unique outlook on life. BTW just stream lines the process more soul gathering fun less billowing robes and Latin verb conjugation.
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Sorry :p
This is usually sent to you in a Holly Post-it™ PM, but this time I thought I'd share them here :)
Let's say this is suggestion day ;)
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I think it's time for a reminder on this thread:

I do not want your ideas. They suck. Go away.
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