Event posting spam

[KOPOJIbPAKOB]

That's what we have (slightly modified)

Where?

[wangxiuming]

Gotta say that I am in the camp that finds the spamming a bit ... well, spammy. Although the first announcement post is always well-constructed and fun to read, opening 4-5 rumor threads to find the exact same post 4-5 more times becomes a bit aggravating. I understand the goal is to try to reach as wide an audience as possible, but like Fury said, I suspect there is very little marginal return in reposting the same announcement in rapid succession in different rumor threads. Are there really any players who only peruse 1 rumor thread, but not the rest?

What might work better would be to announce the event a week in advance, and then post in the same thread a reminder 12-24 hours before the event takes place. That's far less spammy, and more helpful to remind those who wanted to attend but might have forgotten in the interim.

Random suggestion: Would it be possible to develop a forum-based calendar for event postings? Similar to the ones the .enjin websites use?

[taintedseraphim]

That's what we have (slightly modified)

Where?

East District, Baldur's Gate, by the Elfsong.

[Valefort]

And Sshamath, next update there will be one in Nashkel, Beregost, Soubar and Doron Amar as well. If a guild wants one, ask away, they're tied to areas and share posts.

[Wandering_Woodsman]

Okay, I'll ask the obvious question:

Why would one not be posted outside the FAI hall? Maybe not even inside the walls, but outside next to the sign saying the inn's name?

[Valefort]

Because it's a remote inn with a tiny amount of people living there. Adding more features to FAI will only make it more convenient, that's not the plan.

[Zanniej]

I'll start looking into some sort of event calendar. If that's in, then perhaps we can think of a way to trim down the event posting spam a bit.

[Glowfire]

I think FAI should have one. Regardless if some staff don't like that people gather there for RP, the fact that people DO shouldn't really be disregarded. IMO a bulletin board would suit for the FAI and help keep some trades and services IC.

[Fury_US]

I think FAI should have one. Regardless if some staff don't like that people gather there for RP, the fact that people DO shouldn't really be disregarded. IMO a bulletin board would suit for the FAI and help keep some trades and services IC.

I am afraid I have to agree with this. The reality is that the FAI is a central location on the server and that makes it a natural congregation spot. As long as that remains the case, then it's not likely to change. Besides, if it's on a caravan route, it does make sense to have a board there, as it's historically common that stops like that would be where people try to get news of the road ahead and give news of the road behind.