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So, this is just a thought on the matter (and it never really occurred to me before), though I feel that it would be an improvement of sorts. This thread really only pertains to Players who have a grievance or are otherwise looking to report or are experiencing issues with anything xG related. With that in mind, consider the following: Imagine you are a disgruntled player. You're experiencing issues with the Server, or you've noticed that a function on the Server isn't entirely working properly. For the intents and purposes of this thread, lets just say that the typical gamer will either do one of three things: 1) Approach a Staff Member on the Server 2) Start a discussion or comment on Xeno Gamers' official Steam Group 3) Head to www.xenogamers.com for assistance in troubleshooting Now, both 1 and 2 are incredibly straight forward, ask the Staff Member for help or comment (post a discussion) on the Steam Group, the latter being laid-out in a relatively easy to understand way. However, I've noticed that our site isn't exactly user-friendly. Let's say that I'm unfamiliar with the site; I've never used it before and this is the first time I've accessed it. First and foremost, there is a lot of information to take in upon first loading up the site that I guarantee the average new player would not be interested in. Generally speaking, a new player will [typically] come to the site for one of two things: to become a Member, or to report a problem or issue they are having. For users who are looking for Membership, it's a given that their first click (assuming they're registered) will most likely be in accessing the 'Applications' section, so this isn't a major problem. However, for a user experiencing problems, there isn't much else. The first thing that I (both personally and as a "new Member" with a problem) would be comfortable seeing is a simple means of communication, a way to quickly inquire about something. Namely, the Shout box. Unfortunately, this is no where to be seen until the user accesses the 'Forums' section of the site, so that's no longer an option; and with no way of knowing it exists, the experience becomes a rather negative one. The second thing I would look for, would be some sort of Troubleshooting heading, link, or what-have-you. Again, this is no where to be seen. At this point, the user is left with a very diverse (and somewhat intimidating) home-landing page. That being said, some players will post the problems they are having in the General section, though I honestly feel that there should be a section strictly for General Troubleshooting or Problem Areas as it would make things considerably easier for new users to navigate. On top of that, Higher-Ups could Sticky 'common issues' for particular Divisions/Servers for players to refer to. As someone who regularly deals with user-friendly environments (literally part of what I do at work), I feel that something could be improved here. With that said, I do have a few suggestions that I believe may improve the user-friendly aspect of the forums. [spoiler=1. Tutorial] Yes, I quite literally mean a tutorial in the form of a video. A short but detailed video can greatly improve a new user's experience on the site. This could be in any shape or form, something that prompts immediately when someone who is unregistered (or otherwise not logged in) accesses the site. The video could potentially consist of a simple image of the landing that progresses through a brief description for each heading/section (IE. pop-out 'Applications', include caption: Includes forms for Member/Staff Submission as well as reports for Abusive Staff or Members). It doesn't even have to be a video, this is completely up to the discretion of the Higher-Ups. [spoiler=2. Reorganization] A reorganization of the forums that includes the Shoutbox to appear on the landing page. Alternatively, reorganizing the 'Applications' section into two separate headers; one labelled 'Applications' the other labelled 'Problem Reports'. Needless to say, Applications would consist of Member Submission, Staff Submission, etc. Problem Reports would consist of forms for Member Protest, Report Abuse, etc. Naming conventions would be up to the Higher-Ups. This is merely a concern from my perspective and as such should only be treated as an opinion. Though I would like to see if anyone else feels that the forums (or at the least, the landing page) could be laid out in a more user-friendly way (not implying it isn't, just that it could be improved on). Thoughts? Concerns? Suggestions? Leave em' below. :coffee: This stupidly long post is brought to you by Forest, the nagging collective of nature.

+1 cool guy. mature. (y)

A little early bro. I would be down for you to get another chance but your applying way too early to just returning. @Bello @mrnutty12 @Egossi @BlankuChan

XENOGAMERS Screenshot of the Month Winner @Hype (Hype) - Team Fortress 2 Congratulations to the winner of this months Screenshot of the Month! This is a reminder to those who would like to participate to check out the Entry Thread for details and requirements on how to enter.

Congrats, @Hype even though I voted for @Thunder >:[[[[

Hi, due to the economy plugin changing, towns and nations lost their money. I've turned off towns and nations getting destroyed if they dont have any money in their bank for now, but please note that it will be turned back on in a few days. You must put some money into your town bank. Later on I'll fully refund the mayors the amount that the town used to have in the bank, but the mayors should put this money into the town bank. Thank you.

It's completely in your guys' hands, I just wanted to raise my concerns regarding a user-friendlier experience. As long as there is clarity in some shape or form that will make a new user's experience here at the forums a more pleasant one, I'm all for it :D

Actually the reason why you can't get into the garden/ Zelda's garden, is because the monoclues boss is bugged, it may be the map version we have, but I found a version on a different server that had the boss working, but it had little moons in spawn that would take them somewhere else close to their spawn to avoid spawncamp, and I think people would get angry over the tele spawns since you can't spawn camp those (Cause of tele-spawn camp rule). Still a nice through review

I maybe able to take care of the tutorial portion.

There's a special place in hell for people like you

Name: Desert dweller In order to get it: Be @Egossi

Hey guys, just wanted to let you know aside from forums I'm going to be a little less active on servers due to school + work. I do promise to get badges done asap, and continue to work on xG stuff as much as I can. If you guys need to reach me, messaging me via forums is much better than steam, and also if you have any suggestions for events, feel free to ask Rhodo or Bleed. That's pretty much it :) I'll still be making Promo / Demo and Feb Update will be out in a week or so!

Division: Team Fortress 2 In-Game Name: King Zog Identity: STEAM_0:0:135937712 Position: Moderator Time Active: 6 Months, maybe more Age: 15 Experience: I was a moderator before, but got demoted for using the !rocket command. Won't do it anymore though. Donated: Yes Information: Well, since I got demoted, I would like to join back! I've ventured on other servers (CvG, and another server group, don't remember the name) and figured XenoGamers really fit me the best. So, I came back.

I'm two days late, but @BonfireCentipede will post pic of himself if I do mine :) with my fucking neckbeard that I need to get rid of and a chubby fatso as well :3

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