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   So, I've been playing for several years, and I have noticed that our alliance forum isn't as useful as it once was.
Part of the problem is that the year of the post doesn't show when you are browsing through posts.  This would be extremely valuable, as our posts go way back to 2010.  

It would also be valuable to search through the alliance forum for things I know we discussed some years back but can't find today.

But the big problem is this:  I tried to create a new forum so our alliance could actually discuss how to better organize our forum. . . (don't tease me bro). . . and I can't create a new thread.  Could this be because we've maxed out the number of threads?  Or is this a bug?

I'm curious how other alliances use their forums and if the developers have any plans to improve this useful communications tool.

Thanks!
Neytiri

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Neytiri Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Wordsmith Joined: 25 Nov 2010 Location: California Status: Offline Points: 123	Post Options Post Reply Quote Neytiri Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: alliance forums Posted: 25 Oct 2014 at 18:25
	So, I've been playing for several years, and I have noticed that our alliance forum isn't as useful as it once was. Part of the problem is that the year of the post doesn't show when you are browsing through posts. This would be extremely valuable, as our posts go way back to 2010. It would also be valuable to search through the alliance forum for things I know we discussed some years back but can't find today. But the big problem is this: I tried to create a new forum so our alliance could actually discuss how to better organize our forum. . . (don't tease me bro). . . and I can't create a new thread. Could this be because we've maxed out the number of threads? Or is this a bug? I'm curious how other alliances use their forums and if the developers have any plans to improve this useful communications tool. Thanks! Neytiri
	"It is well that their bodies know the heat and the cold; it will make them strong warriors and mothers." - Absaroke elder (from Edward S. Curtis's book 'The North American Indian')

abstractdream Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Postmaster General Joined: 02 Oct 2011 Location: Oarnamly Status: Offline Points: 1857	Post Options Post Reply Quote abstractdream Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 25 Oct 2014 at 23:28
	I agree with the date issue. http://forum.illyriad.co.uk/alliance-forum-dates-include-the-year_topic5875.html I hope you filed a petition about your new thread issue. I don't think that is working as intended (assuming you have the correct alliance priviledges). I've seen quite a few threads in an alliance forum. Out of curiousity, how many does yours have? Edited by abstractdream - 25 Oct 2014 at 23:31
	Bonfyr Verboo

Merlinus Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Greenhorn Joined: 15 Feb 2014 Location: Tennessee USA Status: Offline Points: 81	Post Options Post Reply Quote Merlinus Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 26 Oct 2014 at 00:23
	Some Alliances have opted to use off-site Forums. I realize there are both good and bad possibilities with such a choice, but those that have them say they provide more possibilities, and more flexibility for use by the members/leadership. One of several important factors to consider is that such Forums can be labor intensive, and should have a qualified and dedicated team of members (not necessarily only, or even any leaders besides admin access by the Alliance Leader for security purposes) to make such an activity successful. I know personally of no such limits on Illy forums, either thread or members.
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GM ThunderCat Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group GM Joined: 11 Dec 2009 Location: Everywhere Status: Offline Points: 2157	Post Options Post Reply Quote GM ThunderCat Report Post Thanks(1) Quote Reply Posted: 26 Oct 2014 at 10:33
	Year should now be visibile

Grego Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Postmaster Joined: 09 May 2010 Location: Klek Status: Offline Points: 729	Post Options Post Reply Quote Grego Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 26 Oct 2014 at 14:25
	I believe Nabble is one of handy external forums.

Neytiri Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Wordsmith Joined: 25 Nov 2010 Location: California Status: Offline Points: 123	Post Options Post Reply Quote Neytiri Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 27 Oct 2014 at 06:05
	Awesome! Thanks GMTC!
	"It is well that their bodies know the heat and the cold; it will make them strong warriors and mothers." - Absaroke elder (from Edward S. Curtis's book 'The North American Indian')