Author Topic: Forum Suggestion "RESEARCH" (Read 448 times)

Waffle · « **on:** October 15, 2004, 02:38:00 PM »

I know alot of folks who play this game are passionate about aircraft. Some work on them, some fly them. Some might have had a family member who flew, and some just like the ww2 warbirds.

But of the folks that play this game, I am sure there is an incredible amount of information that is possessed that could be shared by players.

It would be like our own player based Aces High Library.
A place where no arguments would occur - the only posting would be of pictures, articles, color profiles, data , technical drawings, ect...

Make a sticky of a plane (or a plane series) - If you come across something or have something to share - Post it in the thread. Soon, whenever you need some plane information or a good read - you could just pull up the old "research" forum and check out a thread.

Furball · « **Reply #1 on:** October 15, 2004, 02:46:06 PM »

Waffle · « **Reply #2 on:** October 15, 2004, 02:47:37 PM »

nevermind - forgot its friday...

indy007 · « **Reply #3 on:** October 15, 2004, 02:59:46 PM »

A wiki would probably work pretty good as a library.

http://c2.com/cgi/wiki?WikiWikiWeb

Just need some webspace for it.

Indy007
ShiznotZ!

Waffle · « **Reply #4 on:** October 15, 2004, 03:20:14 PM »

about the only thing I don't like about the wikis is that people can change information.

TequilaChaser · « **Reply #5 on:** October 15, 2004, 03:37:34 PM »

Waffle,
this would be an excellent idea if the powers to be would implement it, and as you said if it is on the message boards have a sticky for each plane that we could openly add data to

or make a webpage with upload feature to make a "Library of WW2 info" as you have put it

ccvi · « **Reply #6 on:** October 15, 2004, 03:44:05 PM »

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_equipment_used_in_World_War_II

DoKGonZo · « **Reply #7 on:** October 15, 2004, 03:45:11 PM »

A lot of what you may want may be possible with just a good forum system which allows attachments since I assume you'll have some dedicated librarians to manage the content.

There is also a lot to be said for a CMS which lets you keep image galleries, links databases, etc. all neatly organized. Some forum systems these days also have portal-like add-ons which may also be worth looking at.

If you can be more precise about what features you want I can look around what's out there in open-source.

-DoK

Howitzer · « **Reply #8 on:** October 15, 2004, 04:12:54 PM »

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Originally posted by Furball

ROFL I love this picture!!!!

Rolex · « **Reply #9 on:** October 15, 2004, 04:42:39 PM »

If there is enough interest, I'd be happy to set up a site with:
uploadable galleries w/ thumbnails
file uploading
a forum
private messenging
browser-based email addresses

A dormant squad site (which will no longer be used) is currently hosted, but you can see a sample of some of the features.

Domain is: http://flightsims.info

DoKGonZo · « **Reply #10 on:** October 15, 2004, 04:44:59 PM »

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Originally posted by Rolex
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Domain is: http://flightsims.info

LDU roolz!

Waffle · « **Reply #11 on:** October 15, 2004, 05:06:12 PM »

I was thinking of someplace that you could post scans from manuals / technical documents as well as articles / flight test reports...pictures, video - anything under the sun that pertains to an aircraft in a historical/technical way.

Waffle · « **Reply #12 on:** October 15, 2004, 05:34:17 PM »

Wasn't thinking so much as historical stories, unless it was dealing with flight charateristics, but more along the lines of the mechanical side of the aircraft. 3-views / cutaways, tech docs/manuals...ect...

Paul33 · « **Reply #13 on:** October 15, 2004, 09:10:09 PM »

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Originally posted by Furball

Wow Furball im impressed!:eek:

Ok skinners get to work!!:aok

Guppy35 · « **Reply #14 on:** October 15, 2004, 11:25:38 PM »

I keep the picture hanger full with all the photos I post on the forums here.

I keep having to delete photos to add more

Needless to say there are lots of folks who are doing this and contributing information.

Dan/Slack