Warrior General Games

Originally posted by Catch22
I'm meeting with Bort and company Thursday - we'll discuss this and see what they think is the best option. I can see the potential for disaster here but thought it was worth at least one attempt in chat. Perhaps that was an incorrect thought - I'm flexible though so we can consider other alternatives (and already have in case this failed).

Probably been suggested - but I'd be in the camp of put up a stickied thread with the following rules:

- this is for questions only - no discussion of any kind
- we will lock the post at ~100 posts (which should = 99 questions)
- users are limited to 1 question per post - and only 1 question allowed per user

- punishments will be doled out if users attempt to spam the thread
- only your first post will be considered - others will be deleted

If your question doesn't make the cut of the first 99 - then no worries - there will be another Q&A along shortly.

Originally posted by TxSteve
Originally posted by Catch22

I'm meeting with Bort and company Thursday - we'll discuss this and see what they think is the best option. I can see the potential for disaster here but thought it was worth at least one attempt in chat. Perhaps that was an incorrect thought - I'm flexible though so we can consider other alternatives (and already have in case this failed).

Probably been suggested - but I'd be in the camp of put up a stickied thread with the following rules:

- this is for questions only - no discussion of any kind
- we will lock the post at ~100 posts (which should = 99 questions)
- users are limited to 1 question per post - and only 1 question allowed per user

- punishments will be doled out if users attempt to spam the thread
- only your first post will be considered - others will be deleted

If your question doesn't make the cut of the first 99 - then no worries - there will be another Q&A along shortly.



That's along the lines of what we were discussing.

I've edited the OP and announcement - we will not be doing this in chat because of the problems that users have brought up. The other Admins and I are discussing how we are going to do this and I will update the OP/Announcement when we've clarified. For those that can't make it this week because of the playoff game, there will be plenty of other opportunities to do so. (I know I'll still have the game on where I'm at lol)

i could probably candy coat this a little better, but how will this be different from the suggestions forum which is already filtered for bort by the suggestions mods?

i can't help but think that out of the 100 questions, maybe 75 of them will have or already had a corresponding thread on the suggestions forums

is this a replacement for that avenue of communication? or is it only intended for questions like kayoh's on page 10

Where the coach option for retired players? and what will be that?

Guys/gals - this isn't the thread for asking questions and getting them answered. I'm going to lock this thread for now. I'll update the OP when we've figured out when and how the Q & A session is going to take place.

Unlocking - this is how we have decided to do the Q & A session. OP updated.

Originally posted by Catch22
After some deliberation we have decided how the Q & A session is going to take place. Users can submit ONE question (if you send an e-mail with more than one question, I will delete it without even looking at it) to questions@goallineblitz.com - we will go through and take the best questions and collect the answers and post them in a stickied and locked thread. Then for 2-3 hours we will open up a thread where the Admins and players can get together to discuss these questions and answers. All forum rules will apply during this discussion. We'll do our best to answer all questions, but if your question is not answered, please resubmit it for the next week's session. At the end of the forum chat session, the thread will be locked and any updates or new questions/answers will be added to the original stickied and locked thread. Look forward to seeing you all there!

The first Q & A will be this Saturday, January 16th, at 6 p.m. Pacific Time in the General Forum. The times and days of these will rotate randomly to allow all players an opportunity to take part in one.

Will there be a place for the weekly discussion threads to go to, or will the old one be deleted after the new one starts

Yea I'll get Bort to create a sub-forum for them.

Who will pay the 50 flex?

Since this is the first Q & A - I'm going to promote it with a flex giveaway drawing - a total of 40,000 flex is going to be awarded to 19 different agents.

Originally posted by Catch22
There will be random drawings from all users who submit a question (must follow the one question rule) with the following prizes being given - to be eligible for the drawing you must state your username in your e-mail. Limit one entry.

(2) 10,000 flex
(2) 5,000 flex
(5) 1,000 flex
(10) 500 flex

Winners will be announced since the flex is coming from me personally.

How long will the Q&A go for?

Originally posted by Vitamin Water
How long will the Q&A go for?

I'd guess 2-3 hours.

Originally posted by Voltron
Originally posted by Vitamin Water

How long will the Q&A go for?

I'd guess 2-3 hours.

Just making sure I can get back from work to check it out, even if I'm not asking questions.

Is it possible to send a system wide alert to all active agents when the Q&A session begins?

Many of us take this "game" so seriously that we are likely to miss it while preparing for the playoff games...just a thought to promote the event and gain participation from more active folks...GL ALL!