WANTED: file use faq

[MarkG]

we often get questions about using the files: from the "how do i open this file" to "why do i get that error", and so on

if someone could help create a guide to using files with simple instructions along with a faq to common questions, it would be wonderfull

so, who's interested?

[Legman]

I'd be interested - heck, that can't be too hard to do eventhough I haven't much experience in downloading Civ files myself. Plus, with all the things Apolyton has done for me and my enjoyment of the game, I suppose it would be nice to be able to give something back, even in this small fashion.

There's just one catch: It won't be until the second week of October when I'm back from my vacation, as I'm leaving this Sunday. Would that be all right MarkG? In the meantime, maybe you could mail me some of your thoughts on the format of it, the amount of text you expect - and perhaps some examples of the questions you get. Or is a month from now too long a wait?

Edit: Make that PM me instead of mail me, as I won't be able to check my mail, much less reply to it, while I'm away.
[This message has been edited by Legman (edited September 08, 2000).]

[WarVoid]

I'd also like to help.

Legman, get ICQ so we can collaborate more easily.

http://www.icq.com

Or you can PM me. But ICQ is much more convenient.

If you get it you can contact me at 73438757.

[Legman]

WarVoid,

We'd have to talk a bit more about this after October 5th when I'm back at my home computer. Right now I'm in the States on vacation, and I have to make use of Internet cafes for visiting Apolyton. And those cafes aren't easy to come by, let me tell you! But we should definitely talk.

MarkG,

Any thoughts on the time perspective of the first half of October for this?

[MarkG]

no problem legman, it's not like there are other offers

[Legman]

No - not much of a queue forming here... But ok MarkG, when you get the time, you should mail me a little more information on what you're looking for. I'll then see what I can do once I'm back home.

[N35t0r]

I can contribute.

mail me, mail included on profile.

[Legman]

The thread dropped to page two... do you still need an FAQ on how to download and use files, or has it been taken care of already? I'm home now, you know...

[N35t0r]

CONSPIRACY!!!!!!!!!!!

[MarkG]

i might as well let you know what exactly i'm thinking of...

basically, it's common questions and their answers
it should start from the categorization of files(see the description under each category at http://apolyton.net/civ2/files)

next to which are the versions of civ2, what is civ2.62 and what is FW, etc

then to the whole process of downloading the file, geting winzip if needed, unziping, placing on the right directory, reading the damn readme , starting a game with a scenario/map/whatever, etc etc


yes, in case you're wondering, we get every single kind of question you can imagine, as simple as it might be!

what do you think??
[This message has been edited by MarkG (edited October 10, 2000).]

[MarkG]

yeah still need it!

not sure how the thread was de-toped

[Legman]

What do I think? I think your description of what you needed with the FAQ was just what I needed! I'll try to cook something up this weekend and mail it to you, kind of like a draft. Then you can see if this is what you're looking for.

[N35t0r]

i guess the parenthesis is NOT part of the link.

it should be: http://apolyton.net/civ2/files

[Legman]

quote: Originally posted by Legman on 10-11-2000 06:28 AM What do I think? I think your description of what you needed with the FAQ was just what I needed! I'll try to cook something up this weekend and mail it to you, kind of like a draft. Then you can see if this is what you're looking for.

On second thought... I think you'd be better off getting someone else to do it, or do it yourself. The things I did cook up this weekend has been deleted, and I'm not going to start it up again. I'm sure you'll understand MarkG - both about the deletion and who's to blame for it.

Too bad, really.

[MarkG]

i've done enough public comments for a day, i wont do another....

anyone else who would like to do something helpfull for the community?