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Kastor Antilles Cray
Joined: 14 Jun 2009 Posts: 417
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Posted: Fri, April 09th 2010 08:13pm Post subject: Tag! You're it! |
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Hey guys,
While talking to our very own Chukles and Han one evening, I realized something. We'd been talking about Unity's advantages versus other games' advantages. After I went to bed that night, I got thinking about one particular thing some games do that we don't.
That is, tags, or flags. They're common in single-thread RPGs (such as the JC or GBH's SWU) to alert people, who might otherwise skim the thread, that their response is required. It usually looks something like this:
Tag: Han, Alex, anyone else who wants to interact
In these threads, it's a great tool to help ensure that your friends know that you need a response from them before you continue.
The problem here is Unity is not a one-thread RPG. Not everybody is reading the same thing all the time. There's no way you can make sure someone is reading that particular thread, without PMing them or emailing them or something. So, tags are pretty pointless, right?
Not anymore. I took the simple tagging a bit further to adapt it for our boards. Let me introduce you to your newest friend:
If you place one of these guys in any of your post, you effectively activate a miniature private messaging system that will send an alert to the players you tag, on any of their accounts. In order to demonstrate, I've tagged all of you. You should have seen a blinking indicator on your forum navigation, or, if you were on the index, a special message.
So how exactly does it work? Visually, it's pretty simple. If you type:
Code: | [tag]Han, Alex: When you guys post, please remember to stay in the cantina. :)[/tag] |
... you get this at the bottom of your post:
Tag: Han, Alex When you guys post, please remember to stay in the cantina.
And you send a message to their accounts. As long as they're logged in to any of their characters, they'll see it.
It's extremely easy to use. This is the syntax:
Code: | [tag]Player #1, Player #2, Player #3: Optional OOC comments... if you don't want to add a comment, just leave out the colon[/tag] |
You must use the player's name, not the character name. So, instead of tagging "Kastor Antilles", you would tag "Cray". You can tag non-existent names (like "anyone who wants to post"); it will still work, but obviously the alert system won't be used.
A tag is "read" when you access it through the index page or the tag management page. If you want to renew a tag for some reason (let's say the recipient read the tag, but forgot to post), you can mark it as unread. Tags also regenerate when you edit your post. You can also delete old tags that you've received and sent, if you'd like to keep your page in order.
A tag will always appear at the bottom of the post, regardless of where you originally place it or how many tags you use. This ensures uniformity - you'll always look for tags at the bottom of a post.
So, I hope you guys enjoy this addition to the site. It doesn't have to be just used IC, either; you can use tags to draw admins' attention to a specific thread, or another forummer. You could flag something you post as being potentially news-worthy, or you could be asking a technical question in the QUestions forum and you want an admin's answer. You can also issue a tag just to let someone know you've posted something - not necessarily requiring a follow-up post.
That said, this is still new so please report any errors you're having, along with any questions and suggestions.
Enjoy! Tag! No tagbacks!
Tag: Admiral Fyyar, Vader, Shaddam, Oriadon, Orrion Carn, Kyp, dudop, Alex, Jorgen, Melkor, Rem, Voly, Dezzi, Til'yek, Space Jawa, Gumball, Practice14, Sarge, Jess, Jallorn, Cray, Jase, Cheapy, Lazer, Tiara, Han, Moff, Shayde, Valin, Gelus, Tacky, Chukles, Benji, Zara, Alexus, Kyle Whew, that was a lot of typing! _________________
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Lucas Pallanén-Davad Alex
Joined: 01 Aug 2009 Posts: 1153 Location: Aboard the Blight Leaper
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Posted: Fri, April 09th 2010 09:02pm Post subject: |
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I really like this. |
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Ams Jendob Moff
Joined: 14 Jun 2009 Posts: 1579 Location: The Gala
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Posted: Fri, April 09th 2010 09:34pm Post subject: |
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Yay! Tags!
...I guess. _________________ Emperor Ams Jendob, Ruler of the Imperial Remnant
----"Moff", CMAC Dreamcrusher, Official Administrative Waldorf and Statler---- |
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Sean Tavell Chukles
Joined: 02 Aug 2009 Posts: 156
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Posted: Fri, April 09th 2010 09:36pm Post subject: |
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Oh, wow. I am quite impressed cray. Had no idea you could even DO something like this.
That said, I think it will be VERY beneficial. Way to go, my admin friend. _________________
"Your lightsaber will never fail you. Alcohol will always calm your nerves. And women..... well, they're just too good to go without." ~ Sean Tavell
Avi made graciously by Carn |
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Kyp Durron Kyp
Joined: 19 Jul 2009 Posts: 286 Location: Somewhere In The Galaxy
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Posted: Fri, April 09th 2010 10:15pm Post subject: |
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Wow that will actually be pretty useful. Let the tagging begin!! _________________ Jedi Master Kyp Durron
Jedi High Council Member
Wields an Azure Lightsaber
Pilot of the Modified RZ-1 A-Wing Interceptor Vigilance
"No change comes without conflict. Perhaps my destiny is to be the irritant that forces the discussion, the blister that lets you know your boots don't fit." |
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Jase Denora Jase
Joined: 15 Jul 2009 Posts: 360
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Posted: Fri, April 09th 2010 11:57pm Post subject: |
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Pretty spiffy, Cray _________________ Jase Denora
Jedi Master- Jedi Council
Force Specialty: Precision Force Manipulation
Saber Form(s): Vapaad, Denora Akimbo Style
Favored Techniques Force Choke, Telekinesis, Shatterpoint, Force Lightning[/b]
Combat Skills: Close combat, sabotage, multi-weapon usage, ship to ship[/b]
"Master the Force. Master your emotions. With these two tools, you will be feared by your enemies and your peers. Nothing else matters for the strong."
Please, please, PLEASE...... do not open the box....
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Xerros Orade Cheapy
Joined: 31 Oct 2009 Posts: 125
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Posted: Sat, April 10th 2010 02:03am Post subject: |
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*sniff* I've been waiting for this my entire life...and I didn;t even know it!
This is why Cray is the webmonkey. _________________
Whosaywhatta?
Quote: | "Que?" - Me
"Queso?" - Jase
"Che Cosa?" - Alex
"Who say what now?" - Space Jawa
"...Remind me again why I don't set you all on fire?" - Moff |
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Rex Gris Dezzi
Joined: 12 Feb 2010 Posts: 8
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Posted: Sat, April 10th 2010 05:32pm Post subject: |
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Absolutely brilliant idea. |
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Jacen Tranada Tiara
Joined: 16 Jul 2009 Posts: 347
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Posted: Sun, April 11th 2010 06:42am Post subject: |
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Cool, worked perfectly for me. _________________ Lieutenant Jacen Tranada
Imperial Intelligence
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Aaron Church Lazer
Joined: 15 Jul 2009 Posts: 75
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Posted: Sun, April 11th 2010 05:57pm Post subject: |
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Cray, you are a smart one. _________________ Lieutenant Aaron Church
Gauntlet Insertion-Extraction Gunship Unit
Well, here's something you can't do...
Lazer X7 |
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Admiral Michael Harrison Orrion Carn
Joined: 20 Aug 2009 Posts: 72 Location: Austere
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Posted: Sun, April 18th 2010 11:25pm Post subject: |
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Tag
Still don't have time though I'm trying guys Haha _________________ Admiral in the True Empire
Commands the Austere, A Revenge Class Heavy Command Carrier.
Length: 4000 Meters
Width: 3400 Meters
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Badim Soilding Orrion Carn
Joined: 26 Aug 2009 Posts: 907 Location: Aboard The Killer's Fate II
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Posted: Sun, April 25th 2010 10:35pm Post subject: |
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I'm back and playing! It might end quickly since I've got a second interview coming, but if I still have time, my R'n'R time is going here (And facebook )
Tag: Admiral Fyyar, Vader, Shaddam, Oriadon, Kyp, dudop, Alex, Jorgen, Melkor, Rem, Voly, Dezzi, Til'yek, Space Jawa, Gumball, Practice14, Sarge, Jess, Jallorn, Cray, Jase, Cheapy, Lazer, Tiara, Han, Moff, Shayde, Valin, Gelus, Tacky, Chukles, Benji, Zara, Alexus, Kyle _________________ "No One Deserves To Die, Except For Those Who Do." |
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Riene Zend Moff
Joined: 18 Jun 2009 Posts: 118 Location: Arquebusier
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Posted: Sun, May 02nd 2010 12:04pm Post subject: |
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...Please don't do a mass-tag like that again. And that goes for everyone. It's for getting people into plots... so unless everyone is invited...
Okay, admin Moff can go back into the box. Welcome back, Orrion. _________________ Chief Marshal Riene Zend
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Badim Soilding Orrion Carn
Joined: 26 Aug 2009 Posts: 907 Location: Aboard The Killer's Fate II
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Posted: Sun, May 02nd 2010 02:40pm Post subject: |
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Oops, sorry. Won't happen again. _________________ "No One Deserves To Die, Except For Those Who Do." |
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Vera Nico Alex
Joined: 02 Aug 2009 Posts: 137
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Posted: Fri, June 18th 2010 05:54am Post subject: |
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Speaking of Mass Tagging, are there ways to create groups?
Like:
TAG CMAC
TAG BLIGHT LEAPER
TAG BOUNTY HUNTERS
etc\\ True Empire, etc
Tag: Cray |
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Clare Velez Orrion Carn
Joined: 15 Sep 2009 Posts: 223 Location: Aboard The Killer's Fate II
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Posted: Fri, June 18th 2010 03:43pm Post subject: |
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That... isn't a bad idea, Alex. |
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Ams Jendob Moff
Joined: 14 Jun 2009 Posts: 1579 Location: The Gala
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Posted: Fri, June 18th 2010 08:32pm Post subject: |
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...I'm not sure how that would work. Tagging doesn't use groups, but member ranks. And PHPBB won't let you group them. _________________ Emperor Ams Jendob, Ruler of the Imperial Remnant
----"Moff", CMAC Dreamcrusher, Official Administrative Waldorf and Statler---- |
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Kastor Antilles Cray
Joined: 14 Jun 2009 Posts: 417
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Posted: Sun, June 20th 2010 05:31pm Post subject: |
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Yeah. =/ The thought has gone through my mind before, Alex, but I decided against trying to implement it, since it would require a total revamp of the way the tagging works (probably divorcing them entirely from phpBB's rank system, which is what I'm piggybacking it off of and changing it to go off of usergroups). Using the usergroups is certainly a possibility, and I'll probably try to work on it one day, but I'm not sure when I'll get around to doing that. _________________
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Kleiia Nappolian Alex
Joined: 15 Jun 2010 Posts: 19
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Posted: Wed, June 23rd 2010 04:31am Post subject: |
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Kastor Antilles wrote: | Yeah. =/ The thought has gone through my mind before, Alex, but I decided against trying to implement it, since it would require a total revamp of the way the tagging works (probably divorcing them entirely from phpBB's rank system, which is what I'm piggybacking it off of and changing it to go off of usergroups). Using the usergroups is certainly a possibility, and I'll probably try to work on it one day, but I'm not sure when I'll get around to doing that. |
No, don't even worry about it. I was curious if it was easy to add, but it looks like a disaster.
Thanks though! And for future reference, if you want a prompt reply, everyone, TAG me. When I log in and out between characters, I sometimes miss something. This system really helps to make sure I get to everything that needs my attention.
Cheers! Looking forward to the invasion! |
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Morgan ZIM Space Jawa
Joined: 01 Oct 2009 Posts: 536 Location: I am here -> *
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Posted: Thu, June 24th 2010 02:19am Post subject: |
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Eh, I don't suppose it would be possible to edit the Tag code at all so that we don't get re-tagged when someone edits their post, would it? _________________ Morgan ZIM: Bounty Hunter, Gun for Hire, Freelance Peacekeeping Agent, Cybernetic Scoundrel, and all around disruptor of the normal order of things. |
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Badim Soilding Orrion Carn
Joined: 26 Aug 2009 Posts: 907 Location: Aboard The Killer's Fate II
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Posted: Thu, June 24th 2010 02:29am Post subject: |
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LOL, I was retagged too _________________ "No One Deserves To Die, Except For Those Who Do." |
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Ams Jendob Moff
Joined: 14 Jun 2009 Posts: 1579 Location: The Gala
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Posted: Thu, June 24th 2010 02:37am Post subject: |
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Never!!!
I know it was mentioned before... but I think the answer was negative. _________________ Emperor Ams Jendob, Ruler of the Imperial Remnant
----"Moff", CMAC Dreamcrusher, Official Administrative Waldorf and Statler---- |
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Kastor Antilles Cray
Joined: 14 Jun 2009 Posts: 417
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Posted: Thu, June 24th 2010 09:40am Post subject: |
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I've been tossing that around, actually. I think I'm going to go that route. It's kind of a pain to do it, and originally I let them renew intentionally, but I (and you all ) found it's more annoying than helpful. _________________
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Vera Nico Alex
Joined: 02 Aug 2009 Posts: 137
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Posted: Wed, June 30th 2010 06:37am Post subject: |
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It doesn't seem to work if you have punctuation inside,
ie: (though two posts have been made, they are not connected)
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Kastor Antilles Cray
Joined: 14 Jun 2009 Posts: 417
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Posted: Wed, June 30th 2010 11:15am Post subject: |
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Hmm. Thanks for pointing that out, Alex, I'll try to see what's up with that. _________________
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