Yu-Gi-Oh! Card Maker Senate [YCM House of Rep.]

[Jack of All Spades]

[quote name='Anbu-of-Sand' timestamp='1291435363' post='4827463']
But it sounds so....civilized, don't know if that's the right word to explain it though.
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I have to say subtle and civilized best describe it.

[Bahamut - Envoy of the End]

Are we putting up a second topic for discussion?

Or is the name of this club it?

[Anbu-of-Sand]

[quote name='Matt Bahamut' timestamp='1291484900' post='4828627']
Are we putting up a second topic for discussion?

Or is the name of this club it?
[/quote]
Pretty sure we're still in the 'Mixed Discussions' part still if that's what you mean.

[Anti-Apocryphal]

There's always something to be improved.


Any ideas?

[Lt. Colonel Remo]

No wonder i couldn't find the club...seriously, i was looking for representive and bypssed senate completely >.>


@paradise: no topic cept maybe going back to the orginal template for YCM, i always kinda liked it

[Anbu-of-Sand]

[quote name='Kisuke Urahara' timestamp='1291510747' post='4829813']
@paradise: no topic cept maybe going back to the orginal template for YCM, i always kinda liked it
[/quote]
That most likely won't happen, seeing YCMaker spent a few hundreds I believe to do the switch. Besides, majority of YCM has already moved on from the old YCM, while a few are still begging, hoping, etc. that YCMaker will change it back to the original Server / Format / Whatever, but once again, which will most likely not happen.

[Daft Innovation]

[quote name='Kisuke Urahara' timestamp='1291510747' post='4829813']
No wonder i couldn't find the club...seriously, i was looking for representive and bypssed senate completely >.>

[b]Inorite? Same thing happened to me.[/b]

@paradise: no topic cept maybe going back to the orginal template for YCM, i always kinda liked it
[/quote]

Original template? Impossible, YCMaker wouldn't go through all the trouble AGAIN.

[Anti-Apocryphal]

This is a joke, right?
YCMaker spent $100+ to get this fancy new board, plus more spending on different layouts/apps.
This won't change, probably not as long as [b]he lives[/b].

[Lt. Colonel Remo]

well, we know what to do >:Y [/jk]


seriously tho. I mean, i was inactive for a while, then all of a sudden, i come back to a new site. i almost never came back to YCM >.<

[Daft Innovation]

This new forum gives YCM a modern feel, therefore making it step up to the next level of internet expectations.

It's kinda like watching the old nigahiga, and watching his new movie...

[Anti-Apocryphal]

And that's basically it.
He wanted something new that attracted more members.
Simple, correct?

[Daft Innovation]

He got it. He now should be rich like a Youtube channel owner.

Anyways, I don't think there are many suggestions we can offer, unless we can focus on one forum section?

[Anti-Apocryphal]

Then let's focus on one forum section.
Which one needs the most improving?

[Anbu-of-Sand]

[quote name='Future Paradise' timestamp='1291845993' post='4838557']
Then let's focus on one forum section.
Which one needs the most improving?
[/quote]
Erhm, dumb question, but what do you mean by 'improve'? Like I know what improve means, but what do you mean on improving a certain forum specifically? It's activity?

[.Starrk]

I believe the Realistic Cards forum needs to be reformed, because most of the new members that post their cards, need to read the rules and OCG thread first. This is overlooked, being that most of their cards get low ratings and criticized due to lack of OCG correctness and effects.

[Anbu-of-Sand]

[quote name='Coyote Starrk' timestamp='1291854993' post='4838936']
I believe the Realistic Cards forum needs to be reformed, because most of the new members that post their cards, need to read the rules and OCG thread first. This is overlooked, being that most of their cards get low ratings and criticized due to lack of OCG correctness and effects.
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I believe JoshIcy had in mind a 'revamped Custom Cards idea', the link right [url="http://forum.yugiohcardmaker.net/topic/227640-custom-cards-revamp-idea-strictly-idea/"]here[/url]. But I don't think Realistic Cards needs to be reformed fully, perhaps maybe a new Sub-Forum for Custom Cards for new members to post their cards, named "Beginner Cards" or something. And the OCG thread should be stickied in Realistic Cards Forum, just saying. Otherwise, I think Realistic Cards is doing just fine.

[.Starrk]

[quote name='Anbu-of-Sand' timestamp='1291856308' post='4838988']
I believe JoshIcy had in mind a 'revamped Custom Cards idea', the link right [url="http://forum.yugiohcardmaker.net/topic/227640-custom-cards-revamp-idea-strictly-idea/"]here[/url]. But I don't think Realistic Cards needs to be reformed fully, perhaps maybe a new Sub-Forum for Custom Cards for new members to post their cards, named "Beginner Cards" or something. And the OCG thread should be stickied in Realistic Cards Forum, just saying. Otherwise, I think Realistic Cards is doing just fine.
[/quote]

I agree. I think it would be easier for the new members to get accustomed to YCM. When they think they are ready for a card to get rated and criticized, then they would post it in Realistic cards.

[Bahamut - Envoy of the End]

AOC, Finished Sets, and 1on1's all need more help than RC.

Everyone just throws every card they make into RC because they know the other forums are dead.

Also it is so hard to get feedback (votes in 1on1's case), unless the cards are terrible, then everyone is pretty swift to put the boot in.

This is one of the most un-appealing things I find with this forum.

People have to offer reps as bribes ffs!

How we're supposed to change user's attitudes is beyond me though.

[FTW (For The Wynn)]

Sorry, I've been inactive here for way too long. Anyway, here are the places I think need improving in order from greatest to least:

1. TCG/Your Deck: The new addition of a Mod has been a godsend there and Sephiroth does a fairly good job, but threads like [url="http://forum.yugiohcardmaker.net/topic/231459-how-to-productively-comment-on-topics/"]this[/url] show just how much work is necessary there.

2. 1v1s/Contest Section: Without an actual Mod, that place has been shambles. Most of the 1v1s are weak and only a few people vote there. It just isn't that good at the moment. Hopefully they'll let Smesh or someone else become the Mod there, but it needs work now.

3. Realistic: It isn't too bad in there, except for the spammers and the occasional troll. Still could use improvement though

4. Role Play: I don't go there, but I hear that a lot of people are unhappy with the quality and the lack of good RPers.

5. Clubs/Organizations: I know Opalmoon is the new Mod there and she is doing a good job as far as I know, but this place will probably always need work.

[Bahamut - Envoy of the End]

[quote name='FTW (For The Wynn)' timestamp='1291881444' post='4839524']
Sorry, I've been inactive here for way too long. Anyway, here are the places I think need improving in order from greatest to least:

1. TCG/Your Deck: The new addition of a Mod has been a godsend there and Sephiroth does a fairly good job, but threads like [url="http://forum.yugiohcardmaker.net/topic/231459-how-to-productively-comment-on-topics/"]this[/url] show just how much work is necessary there.

2. 1v1s/Contest Section: Without an actual Mod, that place has been shambles. Most of the 1v1s are weak and only a few people vote there. It just isn't that good at the moment. [b]Hopefully they'll let Smesh or someone else become the Mod there, but it needs work now[/b].

3. Realistic: It isn't too bad in there, except for the spammers and the occasional troll. Still could use improvement though

4. Role Play: I don't go there, but I hear that a lot of people are unhappy with the quality and the lack of good RPers.

5. Clubs/Organizations: I know Opalmoon is the new Mod there and she is doing a good job as far as I know, but this place will probably always need work.
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Again, most of these points come down to the quality of user.

Seriously, why do people insist on Smesh being Contest mod? They aren't going to give it to him.

Ps congrats on turning 21, I'll soon be joing you.

[Anbu-of-Sand]

Smesh is somewhat considered "DA MAN OF 1V1'S", most likely because him being one of the most active in that section.

[FTW (For The Wynn)]

Thanks Matt. Anyway, I do it because I think he would be decent as a mod there, but I said hopefully as well. I realize that chances are slim for YCMaker to appoint another mod after having already done so for Sephiroth. Also, yes, most of them do come down to the quality of the user. However, aside from the trolls, flamers and spammers most of the site is pretty good (albeit inactive). I've seen TCG and Your Deck have very good discussions before that weren't ruined by trolls. Realistic when active is a great place overall. That's just how it seems to be all over.

[Bahamut - Envoy of the End]

I'm still (relatively) new to this, but since when has been a good cardmaker counted for anything in becoming a mod?

I don't think I've ever seen a card made by Opal, Yin, Frunk, Glasstin, Sephiroth (who I'm very happy he got modship) and numerous others.

Speaking off Glasstin can't we demote some of the 'current' staff already? We have 25 mods, but at least 10 of them haven't been online since the summer, and 2 are obviously hackers (mods with minimal post counts). This isn't a major gripe, just think it's a bit of house-keeping that can be sorted in ten minutes.

I'm sure Opal could answer any queries on modship (if she's not sworn to secrecy that is )

Back on topic of discussing sections, I think a lot of avoidable user problems come from people not reading the rules and tuts. Is there someway to force them to be read as terms of agreement when you sign up/log in for the first time?

I'd write my own guide to YCM, but I know no newbie's would ever read it.

[Anbu-of-Sand]

[quote name='Matt Bahamut' timestamp='1291921649' post='4839997']
I'm still (relatively) new to this, but since when has been a good cardmaker counted for anything in becoming a mod?
[/quote]
Never said it was, all I said is that Smesh was just one of those really active people in that part of Custom Cards.

[Anti-Apocryphal]

Honestly, I think Smesh should be the newest 1 v. 1 moderator.
There's no one else who really take cares of it, and he really wants to.

I say we hold a vote.
A vote for who wants Smesh as next 1 v. 1 moderator.
He can't do it by himself, but with all of YCM- he can.
Who agrees?