Learning Forum

[Cabbie 0]

Maybe it's just me, growing up in a world that didn't yet have pocket calculators, but then again maybe it's not. You see, I'm not even really sure this is the right place to post this, but it seems logical. Perhaps someone could consider writing a short "forum" tutorial. I'm trying to get around here, but it seems I keep doing things wrong. I've read the "about us" and "rules" sections a few times, but they don't really get to the core- how do you use a site like this? Not just what do all the buttons do, and how does one find one's way around, but also what is the etiquette for communicating this way, when what one knows is face to face? As children we learn how to behave in social situations from our parents, but how does one learn to behave in this situation? As I said, perhaps it doesn't apply to anyone who doesn't remember disco. Just a thought.

[FranklinX 37]

Some forums work differently. The buttons' names should tell you what they are used for. However, for newcomers to forums I guess a tutorial would be useful.

[Noob Saibot 38]

Exactly what do you mean, your question in general could be answered in various ways for various reasons. Do you simply want to know the function of this place as a site and community or do you need technical assistance with using something on the site?

[Chief 30]

Maybe it's just me, growing up in a world that didn't yet have pocket calculators, but then again maybe it's not. You see, I'm not even really sure this is the right place to post this, but it seems logical. Perhaps someone could consider writing a short "forum" tutorial. I'm trying to get around here, but it seems I keep doing things wrong. I've read the "about us" and "rules" sections a few times, but they don't really get to the core- how do you use a site like this? Not just what do all the buttons do, and how does one find one's way around, but also what is the etiquette for communicating this way, when what one knows is face to face? As children we learn how to behave in social situations from our parents, but how does one learn to behave in this situation? As I said, perhaps it doesn't apply to anyone who doesn't remember disco. Just a thought.

 

Oh boy, do I envy you. The thing is, my generation, which I'm guessing is after yours, grew up on the computer, socializing on forums. Sometimes its hard for us to socialize face to face, and I hate it. I try to go out with friends as mucha s possible to try and counteract this disaster. I wish I was born 20 years earlier. shure, no internet, but I would be more... "normal" lol

[madanchi 18]

Exactly what do you mean, your question in general could be answered in various ways for various reasons. Do you simply want to know the function of this place as a site and community or do you need technical assistance with using something on the site?

agreed, but I think he means both, like community and technically, maybe? :sweatdrop:

[Kiriashi 117]

http://www.rmxpunlimited.net/forums/

 

That is a link to the index of all the sections on this site.

 

At the top right you can see your avatar and username. If you have a PM (Private Message), a number equal to the amount of PMs you have will be displayed next to your name. Directly below this area is the search field. You can search for anything, and the search system will look for what you typed in all over the site.

 

On the left side of this forum index, below the banner with the bubbles that says "RMXP Unlimited", there is a a bar with six options:

 

1. Home - This is the homepage of RMXP Unlimited. Here you can see the latest site news, and access other parts of the forum.
   
2. Forums - Goes to that same link "http://www.rmxpunlimited.net/forums/".
   
3. RMVX - Shows a dropdown list of helpful items relating to RMVX available to you as a member here like resources, tutorials and scripts.
   
4. RMXP - Shows a dropdown list of helpful items relating to RMXP available to you as a member here like resources, tutorials and scripts.
   
5. Tools and Utilities - Brings you to a list of RMXP and RMVX utilities to aid you in your game making process.
   
6. Other - Show a dropdown list of other miscellaneous things.
    
   
   1. 
      
   2. User Stats - A page listing all of your personal "achievements" on this site. You can find some interesting things here.
      
   3. Hall of Fame - This page shows the top X for X category. It's like the User Stats page, except all members and posts are compared with each-other.
      
   4. Submit a Script - A page where you can submit a script for RMXP or RMVX with extreme ease. It takes seconds. : >
      
   5. Chat - Chat with RMXPU members here. You can discuss whatever you want, or just ask an RPG Maker question. Click to go there now.
      
   6. Link Directory - A list of websites related to RPG Maker. We need to get more links in there, so if you have anything good, please post it!
      
   7. Project Cards - Generate a project progress card for your RMXP/VX game. Here's an example:
       
      
       
       
      
   8. Shop - This is a fun little RMVX styled shop where you can buy weapons and armor. It's still in the beta stages right now, so it'll get much better.
      

 

Now lets take a look at the rest of the index:

 

 

 

 

1. News Header - This bar displays the latest RMXP Unlimited news article. Click the title to view it. These news articles are displayed on the home page as well.
   
2. Staff Section - As a normal member, you won't see this, so don't worry about it.
   
3. Latest Post - Here you can see the last nine posts on this forum. In the list, items are displayed like this: Topic Title of the topic that post is in - by - Post author.
   
   You can click on the topic title to view that post.

   
   

4. Recently Added Topics - The same as the last box, except it shows the latest five topics made.
   
5. List of Forum Sections - This is the most important thing here. This is a list of all the sections there are. See below for more info.
   
6. Status Updates - Type something in the white field and press the blue button to post a status update. Everyone else can see your status updates, and you can comment on updates by pressing "comment".
   

 

Lets take a closer look at the forum index.

 

Here's a picture of a forum section, the Game Development section:

 

 

 

 

Highlighted Green---------------- The blue folders mean that there are undread posts in this forum. You can click them to mark as read.

Highlighted Red------------------- The titles of the forums.

Highlighted Blue------------------ Forum description.

Highlighted Yellow--------------- These are the subforums for that particular forum. For example the projects and teams forum has the project recruitment sub-forum. You post project information topics in the main forum, and project recruitment topics in the sub-forum. If there is a green dot next to a sub-forum, there are unread posts there.

Highlighted Orange--------------

Highlighted Purple---------------

[Marked 197]

I think Kiriashi has written you a nice tutorial which I'm sure he will make public shortly.

 

In the mean time, there is some documentation on how to use our particular forum software, which you will find here: http://www.rmxpunlimited.net/forums/index.php?app=core&module=help

 

In terms of etiquette, I suppose the only way to learn is get involved. Actually I was just like you when I first discovered forums. I got told off a bit posting in the wrong sections, asking silly questions, but I guess now I'm pretty good.

[Kiriashi 117]

You think, huh? :lol:

 

Yeah, I started one as you can see above (it's invisible to everyone else Cabbie)..

 

But I'm totally motivated to finish it after seeing the guide Marked posted.

 

I'll make it visible now, and you can see if you want me to finish it.

[Cabbie 0]

You think, huh? :lol:

 

Yeah, I started one as you can see above (it's invisible to everyone else Cabbie)..

 

But I'm totally motivated to finish it after seeing the guide Marked posted.

 

I'll make it visible now, and you can see if you want me to finish it.

 

Thanks, this is great. I'd put it right up front so even guys like me have no trouble finding it.