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| Committee: Forum Inclusiveness | |
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| Topic Started: Oct 16 2016, 07:16:32 PM (795 Views) | |
| Todd McCloud | Oct 16 2016, 07:16:32 PM Post #1 |
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Planet Telox
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![]() Committee for Forum Inclusiveness Purpose: Perhaps I am old-fashioned, but the forums are where the real action in the region occurs. Here we have regional government, roleplay, nation interaction, events, diplomacy, army operations, etc. In what may very well be the most important committee, we will discuss ways to (a) get people to check out the forums and (b) bring them into the forums with the hope they join roleplay, government, etc. New people are the lifeblood of any region, and a good region will keep that influx of new members coming. After all, today's new people become tomorrow's roleplay superpowers, legislators, army commanders, and, dare I say, delegates. Potential points of discussion:
Participants: All individuals who hope to see new members in The East Pacific. So, hopefully that's everyone. Leaders: Todd McCloud (One more if interested) Timeframe: From now until November 20, 2016, or sooner if the committee comes to a resolution sooner End Goal: We will have a system in place that will routinely bring new members onto our forums, but they won't just show up and forget about this place - we will also retain new members and get them on board to serve our region as they wish to serve it! |
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"Your uniform doesn't seem to fit. You're much too alive in it." "You must be the change you want to see in the world" - Gandhi "The worst prison would be a closed heart." - Pope John Paul II Vekaiyu's Wiki Page | Ikrisia Levinile's Wiki Page | Listonia's Wiki Page | |
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| Todd McCloud | Oct 16 2016, 10:01:57 PM Post #2 |
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Planet Telox
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For what it's worth, this is our current telegram sent out to nations that move to The East Pacific:
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"Your uniform doesn't seem to fit. You're much too alive in it." "You must be the change you want to see in the world" - Gandhi "The worst prison would be a closed heart." - Pope John Paul II Vekaiyu's Wiki Page | Ikrisia Levinile's Wiki Page | Listonia's Wiki Page | |
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| Gradea | Oct 17 2016, 12:20:01 AM Post #3 |
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Kilroy was here
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My suggestions: + A regular regional newsletter sent by the Ministry of Immigration which provides a quick update on the goingons on the forum. + An API telegram system which auomatically sends telegrams encouraging new WA members to join and participate on the regional forums (considering new WA members are more likely to be active then non-WAs). + Relentlessy pushing and promoting the roleplaying aspect of the regional forums (this seems to be a big reason for newbies joining the forums in TEP). + Creating a regional Discord chat server. From my own personal experience, many large regions (such as the North Pacific and Europeia) that have changed from IRC and/or Skype as the primary forms of offsite chat to a regional Discord server have found it to be highly beneficial in encouraging newcomers to join the offsite forums and get actively involved in the community. Edited by Gradea, Oct 17 2016, 12:32:41 AM.
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| Todd McCloud | Oct 18 2016, 06:06:39 PM Post #4 |
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Planet Telox
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I'll address your bullets point-by-point, if that's okay. The first point would be better addressed in the Foreign Affairs committee. While that's a good thing overall, this committee is charged with pulling people from the region onto the forums. For points 2-5, please read the current telegram we supply to every new nation in TEP. That's what we've been sending for about half a year. Follow the links too. Does it need updating? We have a Discord server. It is located here. While it's been active from time to time, I don't really find it amazingly useful. |
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| daddywags | Oct 19 2016, 08:33:45 AM Post #5 |
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Speaking as a new user, I think it would be beneficial to have a some sort of mentoring program. I have absolutely no idea what I'm doing in the overall game, and I don't really know where to start. Having someone who is well versed in the game to bounce questions off of would be extremely beneficial. I've been reading NS forum and TEP forum stuff but for someone just starting out it is kind of overwhelming. |
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| Todd McCloud | Oct 19 2016, 04:53:11 PM Post #6 |
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Planet Telox
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I actually really like this idea. If I understand correctly, if you had someone who was a sort of vet who had a good feel for the game, for like 2-3 weeks so that you could ask this person questions whenever you needed to know something, that would be a tremendous help? |
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| daddywags | Oct 19 2016, 10:37:58 PM Post #7 |
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Red hairdeded rapscallion
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Exactly, or even just a how to for new players with links and a flow of what we should read in what order. That way we have some direction, know where the best information is and then also have someone to ask questions to if we don't understand exactly. |
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| Eastie | Oct 26 2016, 12:22:08 AM Post #8 |
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Face Plant!
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RE: Discord: Link to it from the WFE, or the Skype channel (or even both). People are more likely to click the link than sign up to the forums. And it's downhill getting them onto the forums from there. |
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| East Malaysia | Oct 26 2016, 03:04:07 PM Post #9 |
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Laugh hard. Run fast. Be kind.
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Based on feedback from this committee and my own that I have done an update to our header. It will still need some work going forward but it is a start. Feel free to chime in with Forum Appearance / Organization since I am pushing for a newcomers first idea. |
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| Bachtendekuppen | Oct 26 2016, 03:07:52 PM Post #10 |
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I think the buddy-idea might be a good suggestion. It's indeed kind of overwhelming, being new, and I remember from my first days that it's quite complicated to get through all the information on the forum and the game. This could be a simple system where newcomers apply for a "buddy", which is someone (a veteran) who has listed himself as available, and who can answer all kinds of questions by chat or Telegram? |
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| Todd McCloud | Oct 27 2016, 09:12:28 PM Post #11 |
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Planet Telox
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I'm all for this idea... but the trouble is numbers. Every time I cast a net out for some older folks to get involved and help recruit or help direct new people, I get a plethora of excuses. I know everyone is busy, but we all still call TEP home. If I could seriously have fifteen minutes where I know the individual is devoted and will do whatever they can to help this region out, that would be a huge help. As for me, I've been recently asked to write a book chapter for a book on polymers. My free time is difficult, but I am willing to spend at least some of it to help our region. All I ask is for vets to give me ten to fifteen minutes of their daily time to make this region great for all of us. Are any older, more experienced nations willing to donate that time? |
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| Todd McCloud | Nov 19 2016, 08:24:33 AM Post #12 |
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Planet Telox
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In lieu of the delegate elections and impending holidays in the US, I think it would be wise to extend this committee to Sunday the 27th. If I do win these elections, it is my fullest intention to carry on these policies and not jeopardize what we have worked hard for during these programs. If I do not win, I will need time to get the new delegate informed on these committees and their results. Either way, a short report will be generated full of suggestions taken from those who brought forth ideas. Continue with ideas and suggestions. We will begin to finalize things by the Thanksgiving holiday! |
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| Infinite Loop | Nov 20 2016, 09:46:16 PM Post #13 |
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Take Off, Eh?
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when it comes to international relations I would like to again ask that the EP adopt Farkistan, its is everyones spiritual home and should be protected, |
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