New Linkshell specifically to help peopleFollow

I think a Website is an excellent idea as it would allow us, even when we can't help and nobody else is on, to sort of put a help request "in the queue" so we can try to address it when people are available. Maybe we could rotate who kept track of the help request log each day, and that person would be in charge of arranging help for that request. I certainly could take a day each RL week to do this. Just a thought.


A side note for Payitforward members: the boomerangs are WORKING. I have had 3 questions about "why do you have that boomerang in your bazaar" which allowed me to explain the LS and even recruit a new member, and 4 requests for help based on having that and my Payitforward mission statement in my bazaar message (see my post above). Even when not on the shell, you can be an active member!!!!!

Andi

OMG.. it had been so long since I read the thread that I got the boomerang in my Delivery Box and just sat there puzzled. Who the hell sent me this, and why a signed Boomerang??? One very confused taru until I saw this thread again. Now I know what to do with it ^^

Phildo - np, if I see you around I'll send you a tell, as I said before been so long that I forgot the names of most people doing this. I know I saw you a few days back. I used to have a friend I called Phildo so it's a name that sticks out for me. Anyhow, talk soon.

I got my pearl on my Elvaan and Tarutaru from Phildo and Andi. I would love to craft anything for people and help them whenever possible. Looking forward to good times with this linkshell! (34.1 Smithing/21.1 Goldsmithing) :)

If I had worked in HTML, Java, CGI or anything in the past 2 years I would setup a website. However, I haven't touched HTML since I stopped designing websites for friends. =/ Over my spring break if I have some time I can try and setup a website, I can't promise anything though. It has been along time and my laptop is all I have at home.

Well, I think for a website what we most need is a common place people can check to see any events we may try to organize, or any requests for help. Something we could all post on, maybe like this forum. We are all on at different times, and this would be a way we can keep track of what is going on. I know this is not a primary LS for many of us, so we kind of have to find creative ways to keep the information flowing. Does that make sense Argonaut?

I don't have any personal experience moderating one, but I have been in past linkshells that used proboards. It's not fancy but it seems simple enough to moderate.

From my experience you could setup several different forums on your proboard based on Mission/Quest/Other, etc. There's also a Calendar function available to list your events.

It's late right now so I haven't reviewed my info, but it seems like it might have the basic features you're looking for.

Hi all. Yes, I am getting a lot of interest in my boomerang (thanks to Andi) as well and have had several peeps tell me they want to join. I recommend they talk to Phildo or Andi.

We need to get something up where peeps can post what they need. As this is not our primary ls for most of us it is hard to just drop in and find out what is needed. I don't know how much a website would cost but if pretty inexpensive (as I think) we may be able to get people to contribute.

Anyway, Waiting for our first ls objective so I can start doing my part.

www.guildportal.com

This is a site that offers free webhosting aimed specifically for guilds. I use it for my Linkshell, the user format is awesome.

Only problem is that the URL for the site can be a little bit long. However if you go to www.cjb.net you can register for free a shorter URL.

Just as an idea of what the site could look like here is the URL to ours:

www.Refugeguild.cjb.net

Hope this helps!

*edit* Url issue

Edited, Mon Mar 7 12:48:33 2005 by TheDarkgoddess

Edited, Mon Mar 7 12:50:02 2005 by TheDarkgoddess

Pay It Forwad Pilot

Just threw this t'gether. Lemme know if you want me to continue with it.

Gave you super admin status to it... it's got a really easy interface. Just click on the control panel up at the top.

Send me a /tell in game and I will hook you up Ihzuna ^.^

Ok... tweaked it a bit so it's our main website now instead of just a pilot. ^^

Just some info/updates:

Phildo is BACK (YAY!). Please make sure to drop into the LS and say wb to our founder ^.^

The new website is up thanks to Darkgoddess. Please head there and sign up for access, make a post, and lets get this really rolling.

Several folks have commented on the url length. I will have to leave this to the experts: I do not know how to shorten it. Suggestions?

Anyone who does not yet have a boomerang, please post and Phildo and I will ensure you get one. People are starting to notice these in our bazaars, and I get /tells on mine daily.

A quick Payitforward story: the other night I was done EXPing when I got a /tell from Galathiel asking if I could help someone unlock SAM. I went ahead and soloed the mobs, showed the guy how to get to Norg, and basically walked him through it start to finish. It was his dream to become a SAM you see, and I cannot tell you how great it felt to see him be so happy when he completed that quest. He commented on how wonderful people are on this server, and how when he gets to be HL he is going to spend his time helping others. You see...if WE put in the effort, we can make a difference in how this server works. We can make it a better place by putting ourselves out there to help others. It didn't take more than 90 minutes of my time, and I made the game for someone. We all can do this, and believe me it was the one thing I am most proud of accomplishing all week ^.^

Take care all and see ya in-game

Andi