-Windrider- Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 (edited) Hello! "How-to BZP" is a monthly segment that airs on the BZPowercast that aims to explicate BZPower's policies, organization, and features. We'd like to keep this a monthly thing! In order to do so, we need ideas for subjects - I'm pretty much out of topics to cover. So, if there's a something on BZPower that is unclear to you or for which you'd like an in-depth explanation, please post here to let us know. Also, How-to BZP general thread, because why not. Covered so far: Anniversary Changes~Q&A Forum TipsAerosmith Account securityProto Energy!Off-Topic CultureThe TrackerBlog policyThe GalleryThe advertising policyReporting and the new warning systemThe Retired Staff groupTopic revivalThe new avatar/personal photo systemGeneral Q&A Edited February 21, 2015 by -Windrider- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishers64 Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 How about blog policy? I don't think you did that... Quote Hero Factory RPG | Bionicle Mafia XXIX: Storyline & Theories Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Windrider- Posted July 9, 2012 Author Share Posted July 9, 2012 (edited) How about blog policy? I don't think you did that...Good idea! It has indeed not been covered yet.For reference, here's a list of what has been covered so far this year:The advertising policyReporting and the new warning systemThe Retired Staff groupTopic revivalThe new avatar/personal photo systemGeneral Q&A in which Wind confuses the DSi with the 3DS and Nate is awesomeI'm trying to forget that last one. Maybe I can convince Black Six to post a news story asking for questions again for a chance to redeem myself. Edited July 9, 2012 by -Windrider- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reznas Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 Perhaps an explanation of topic revival and a list of how long the revival in each forum is?-Rez Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Windrider- Posted July 11, 2012 Author Share Posted July 11, 2012 Perhaps an explanation of topic revival and a list of how long the revival in each forum is?-RezSilly Rez, that's on the list of topics covered so far. :PI did a fairly poor job on it, though, because I forgot to write down any notes. However, it's not worth revisiting after only three months or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reznas Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 Perhaps an explanation of topic revival and a list of how long the revival in each forum is?-RezSilly Rez, that's on the list of topics covered so far. :PI did a fairly poor job on it, though, because I forgot to write down any notes. However, it's not worth revisiting after only three months or so.Oh gosh, didn't see that. Wow, sometimes I just don't know about me. -Rez Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Windrider- Posted September 1, 2012 Author Share Posted September 1, 2012 (edited) The newest How-to covers the Gallery because it's still a fairly new feature. Don't forget to check out the Compendium post for more well rehearsed coverage, too. :PI still do want to cover Blog policy, so listen for that next month, hopefully! Edited September 1, 2012 by -Windrider- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormageddon Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 You could do something about the RPG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reznas Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 You could do something about the RPGTo be honest, there really isn't much advice that could be given about the RPG Forum; especially for a How-to-BZP session. For one thing, the RPG forums are no different from other forums besides the fact that you control a character through writing. There is really no "correct" way to RPG. Each person has his own methods, styles, writing styles, etc.-Rez Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Six Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 There have also been some discussion of the various RPG forums on the Powercast in the past, with the likes of Friar Tuck, Emzee, and others. Quote Bio of a BZP Admin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Windrider- Posted January 11, 2013 Author Share Posted January 11, 2013 Bumping in hopes of getting some more suggestions! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makuta of Time Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 How about BBC. Talk about making a change by creating a Hero Factory only place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dual Cee Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 (edited) How to gain proto the quickest. How to get the staff like you How to get B6 less creepy How to avoid Bonesii's well tought arguments in S&T. How to make a awesome sig within tha rulez. How to study tha rulez. How to avoid your topic getting closed. How to bake a cake Hope one of these is good. Edited January 12, 2013 by Dual Matrix Quote I'm back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reznas Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 How to gain proto the quickest. Everything related to that can be found here. It's not really a stable subject to talk about on the BZPowerCast as proto boosts vary depending on what you do and how the staff feel about it, or which staff is viewing whatever you did that was helpful. -Rez Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dual Cee Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 (edited) How to gain proto the quickest. Everything related to that can be found here. It's not really a stable subject to talk about on the BZPowerCast as proto boosts vary depending on what you do and how the staff feel about it, or which staff is viewing whatever you did that was helpful. Just offering suggestions, BTW I added a few more. Edited January 12, 2013 by Dual Matrix Quote I'm back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Windrider- Posted March 5, 2013 Author Share Posted March 5, 2013 So yeah still looking for ideas. Might set up a general Q&A type thing this month; who knows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makuta of Time Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 Do my idea. Make a new section of creations specifically for HF MOCs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishers64 Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 (edited) Comments in bold [*]How to gain proto the quickest.Buy Premier Membership. [*]How to get the staff like youHelp them out (when they ask) and make good posts. Don't insult them or make bad jokes about them. [*]How to get B6 less creepyVisit his blog. The creepiness will fade. [*]How to avoid Bonesii's well tought arguments in S&T.Avoid the S&T forum. Don't post in there. That's the only sure-fire method. [*]How to make a awesome sig within tha rulez.There are many methods, but a good banner is usually key; draws attention. [*]How to study tha rulez.Visit the Reference Desk, and read the rules topics in each forum that you post in. [*]How to avoid your topic getting closed.Read the rules topics in each forum. Also, it's a good idea to look at topics that aren't getting closed, and follow their example - with an original spin. [*]How to bake a cake [*]Get a recipe and follow the directions. [*] Hope one of these is good. I'm going to say that "How to avoid your topic getting closed" might be a good topic for a How To BZP. Or "How Not to Get Banned." Do my idea. Make a new section of creations specifically for HF MOCs. If you want that done, you should propose that in the Tracker. Edited March 5, 2013 by fishers64 Quote Hero Factory RPG | Bionicle Mafia XXIX: Storyline & Theories Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dual Cee Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 I'm going to say that "How to avoid your topic getting closed" might be a good topic for a How To BZP. Or "How Not to Get Banned." Quite good indeed :)Also one last suggestion:About the staff Quote I'm back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
>_< Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 Listening to the BZPowercast is still scrambled somewhere through the chaos of my (possibly nonexistent) mental To-Do list, so please forgive/murderize me if this has already been covered, but how about explaining why BZP's external-websites policies are like they are.I know that has been briefly covered in the Reference Desk-section, but they're quite strict and I'm (semi-)certain a lot of people probably don't get the reason behind that strictness. Aside from that, Dual Matrix' question about cake-making seems like a good idea.... be it a cake made out of LEGO. (Ain't nothing like the sheer delicious of a molten-plastic topping) (Do not inhale the fumes though, no matter how good they smell) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dual Cee Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 Well, the thing you suggested is hard to talk that long about in the powercast, since we can't give examples and such :)Altough the idea is smart. Quote I'm back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
>_< Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 Well, the thing you suggested is hard to talk that long about in the powercast, since we can't give examples and such :)Altough the idea is smart. Of course, the very same policies prevent them from naming literally every domain ever, but it isn't too hard to just make a site up and use it as an example. (and in case they're worried about someone registering it after the podcast is released, they can just make up their own top-level domain - i.e., im-a-llama.rawr is not, and probably never will be, a valid domain: the .rawr TLD (top-level domain) does not exist) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Van Hohenheim Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 How to get B6 less creepy How to avoid Bonesii's well thought arguments in S&T. these two. we must figure out how! Quote Previously known as Aiwendil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canis Lycaon Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 To make B6 less creepy, all you have to do is find a post where he is not closing a topic. These are few and far between, so just read his blog. Quote I used to have a banner here. But that RPG is dead. What now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zacian Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 (edited) How to avoid Bonesii's well tought arguments in S&T.Like what he said. Don't post it in there. It'll just make the argument much more disturbing. Edited March 8, 2013 by Toa Kranan : TOUAB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makuta of Time Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 I actually didn't have arguments with him, more of like a conversation. B6 is cool, just don't be on his bad side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Windrider- Posted June 12, 2013 Author Share Posted June 12, 2013 Things that go bump in the night. So after a break last month due to academic overload, How-to will be back this month now that I've gotten used to my summer schedule. Naturally, I have no idea what to cover. Have any more suggestions, Dual? Anyone else? Okay, so maybe I have somewhat of an idea for the subject: an overview of the staff? Sound viable? :0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishers64 Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 (edited) Sounds viable. I might actually listen to that one. In other things, perhaps a segment on how to get people to post in your topic or how to inspire more forum activity (hint: post a new topic) Didn't we have a how-to on how to post a new topic? I've lost track. If not, that's probably a good one. Also, "how to use BBCode on the forums" might be good as well. Although that segment might quickly become out of date. Edited June 12, 2013 by fishers64 Quote Hero Factory RPG | Bionicle Mafia XXIX: Storyline & Theories Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makuta of Time Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 Yeah, a How-to on the BBC codes. Especially since we have some that I have no idea what they are for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Windrider- Posted June 13, 2013 Author Share Posted June 13, 2013 (edited) BBCode might be good for a two-part segment; I'm not sure that I could fill up a good twenty or more minutes on that topic alone. Also, Flaredrick, you can always shoot me a PM and I'll do my best to explain them! Activity: Yes, yes I agree. Honestly, though, I don't know how to address the problem. It's something beyond the scope of my own power: I've been ruminating about how to bring life back to my assigned forums, but I am just left dry. To address the bigger problem of the whole site's activity, well, I'm just not sure. How to post a new topic? Well, I'm not the best person to ask about that one. I'm guilty of being a lurker myself, really. Edited June 13, 2013 by -Windrider- silly emoticons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishers64 Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 Whatever you think is best on the BBCode. It might be nice to wait until the Official BBCode help topic is restored on the archives (is that linked to the Compendium? Should be.) Anyway, here's an official reference. I know that I could write a four-page paper on that topic, though, like which codes work and don't work here, common errors, and tricks people don't usually know about. That's probably just me, though. Quote Hero Factory RPG | Bionicle Mafia XXIX: Storyline & Theories Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reznas Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 How about some stuff to do with the different "Creative Outlet" type of topics? Like how to give good constructive criticism and how to accept or react to bad and good criticism. -Rez Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Windrider- Posted June 14, 2013 Author Share Posted June 14, 2013 Might work for a two-part segment! I'm more than likely going with staff information for this month's Powercast, but it's never too late to start planning for July's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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