As discussed here:
http://2000adonline.com/forum/index.php/topic,25666.0.html
A thread stickied to the welcome forum that gives a quick overview of the various series, with links to various resources where people can catch up and links to the various volumes. If you start the thread it shouldn't take too long for people to throw in ideas (and even a couple of paragraphs of text) which can be lifted and added to the first post.
Initially focus on the stories in 1650 (as it seems to be attracting attention from returning readers) and then think about expanding this for other returning series.
It might get a little unwieldy after a while so you might eventually want to consider taking the information off to their own separate pages in the main part of the site as it could be a useful resource for returning readers.
Thoughts?
An excellent idea, and it may well speed up the creation of the main site.
I'm not really sure what you're asking for here, apart from a stickied thread in a specific forum. Can you clarify?
Feel free to write an example OP (original post) for the thread so we can see what you mean.
Quote from: VinceBot on 30 July, 2009, 09:04:16 AMFeel free to write an example OP (original post) for the thread so we can see what you mean.
OK - I've not much free time in the next few days but will return to this at the start of next week and expand on this (although that shouldn't stop anyone from pitching in before then).
Basically a stickied thread at the top of the welcome forum to help people get stuck in on the forum.
Add a little general welcome and a few links to important threads/forums (just to make sure people aren't repeating themselves - FAQs style).
For the returning readers and newcomers, the basic idea would be to have a section to get people up to speed. Start by focusing on 1650 and break it down with a paragraph or two giving a quick "and previously" and some links (including Amazon links if you like - if there is affiliation code then throw that in there). Then as a new thrill starts drop in another quick section.
So a quick outline would be:
Judge Dreddtext
Amazon:
Casefiles
http://www.2000ad.org/?zone=thrill&page=profiles&choice=dredd
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Judge_Dredd
Shakaratext
Amazon:
Shakara The Avenger - ISBN 1905437889
http://www.2000ad.org/?zone=thrill&page=profiles&choice=shakara
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shakara
KingdomText
Amazon:
The Promised Land - ISBN 1905437897
http://www.2000ad.org/?zone=thrill&page=profiles&choice=KINGDOM
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kingdom_(comics)
Nikolai Dantetext
Amazon
http://www.2000ad.org/?zone=thrill&page=profiles&choice=NIKOLAI
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nikolai_Dante
Necrophimtext
http://2000ad.org/?zone=thrill&page=profiles&choice=NECROPHI
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Necrophim
And some general ones:
http://www.2000adonline.com/books/
http://www.ekmpowershop2.com/ekmps/shops/2000ad/graphic-novels-21-c.asp
Really great idea, Emperor, but isn't it mildly disappointing that none of those links are to Rebellion websites?
Quote from: TordelBack on 30 July, 2009, 03:34:07 PM
Really great idea, Emperor, but isn't it mildly disappointing that none of those links are to Rebellion websites?
Well in essence the Barney links are - it is only the database that was here, moved sidewise onto another site (but still on the same server I believe). However, I get your point and, as I suggested in the other thread (and above), such a first post could get a little unwieldy after a while and it'd make sense to take the material on each story off to its own page. It needn't be anything fancy, a static page would do as long as it link to places like Barney's Dredd zone which has timelines, characters, details of the issues, etc.
Anyway it works in stages. Draw together the resorces for a quick introduction post and then take it from there.
Ah, apologies, I thought Barney was a fully independent concern now. Not knocking your work here Emperor, I think you've mde an excellent start on a very useful project.
Great idea. Could add a second sticky to answer the age old question. Where to start with Dredd. I think about three people have asked that in the last 6 months which is understandable but we could help out by adding a little detail on the appeal of certain stories?
Quote from: TordelBack on 30 July, 2009, 05:36:56 PM
Ah, apologies, I thought Barney was a fully independent concern now.
I'm pretty sure Wake just shimmied it sideways when the site was redesigned. I am unsure what the longer term plans are, whether it gets moved back here at some point or if it has taken up a permanent home over there. Not a big deal either way, although being on another site does mean newcomers might overlook it and I think it is an important resource that few comics publishers bother with. Which is why I agree with you - it is a pity there isn't a central page on this site for the major stories which would help steer people to the right resources for them to scoop up the information they are looking for.
Quote from: TordelBack on 30 July, 2009, 05:36:56 PMNot knocking your work here Emperor
Never fear, I didn't think you were knocking it. Not that I'm adverse to knockers, but tend to be a little obtuse on such matters and need them shoving in my face. ;D
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 30 July, 2009, 08:55:54 PM
Great idea. Could add a second sticky to answer the age old question. Where to start with Dredd. I think about three people have asked that in the last 6 months which is understandable but we could help out by adding a little detail on the appeal of certain stories?
Some kind of FAQ thread? I'd be up for that - I know it seems the same questions come up quite often: where to start with Dredd? What are the jumping on points? What is the link to the underwear thread? That kind of thing.