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[Pastor Priest]

After seeing a good amount of new players last night, and seeing an influx of new player questions the past couple of days, I am considering starting a blog to offer a little guidance. I know I pretty much a middle of the road player, and there is already a good bit of info available, but I would like to help out the new people by offering some decent info in a concise, but lighthearted many, and in one, simple location. Do you all think that's a good idea?

[Alaskan Nobody]

If you feel it is worth your time then I would say yes
If you feel it could/would help then I would say yes
If not then no

Best of luck to you

As a notation - I do not usually read blogs or the like, but I am told many do.

[Nick Makiaveli]

Worst case no one reads it

Seriously though, can't hurt and who knows, you might become famous!!

Shar Wolf, on 18 September 2013 - 12:47 PM, said:

As a notation - I do not usually read blogs or the like, but I am told many do.

Not all blogs are created equal. Not really any different from reading a column or some such in the newspaper. Or a guide here etc. I don't really follow any per se, but I have a lot that I keep an eye on and read when they have something I am interested in. Usually it's a tech blog etc since I work in IT and often run across free or discounted books/training etc.

[Rascula]

If it helps new players and therefore player retention it cant be a bad thing!

[WVAnonymous]

There are a dozen pinned links above this one in this forum, and you can't make people RTFM.

I fully support your intention, and wish you the best of luck.

[Alaskan Nobody]

WVAnonymous, on 18 September 2013 - 02:29 PM, said:

There are a dozen pinned links above this one in this forum, and you can't make people RTFM.

I fully support your intention, and wish you the best of luck.

I have found that if you can disguise the manual well enough... they will sometimes

"It's not a manual it's a blog!"

sometimes counters

"Why should I go to the forums, everything I need to know is in the game"

Of course there are exceptions to every rule...

[Mycrus]

You should do it if it makes "you" happy.. It doesn't matter if people will read it or not.

Also you should consider time and commitment requirements..

I like writing guides, but I can't commit so a short post in the new player area scratches my makes "me" happy itch enough

[Pastor Priest]

Ok, I think I will give it a try. I will start a "beginner's sereies" this weekend, and try updating at regular intervals thereafter.