Missing on OS: A how to play WIKI

[Arven]

Numerous threads in this forum (and probably for other games as well) ask "How do I do X, how do I do Y". Then, after a very short while, the threads (and the sometimes great answers) disappear on page 2 and beyond, and sometimes it's very hard to re-find them using search.

IMHO this is where a WIKI would shine.

If OS were to set up one, where all OS users have the right to write, we could have a growing knowledge base of how to play NBA 2K11 (and other games), where things like Post Moves, How to play Defense, what plays to pick for your team, what the ratings/sliders/etc. really mean.

I lack the resources (mainly time) to set it up, so I am asking here:

Do you like the idea?
Would you approach the OS leadership to set it up?
Would you write articles for this WIKI?

[TheRealTodd]

Awesome Idea. In fact, we should do it for all of our sports games, or at least this year's versions of them.

If this thread picks up steam, the big guys should take notice.

I would totally write articles for it.

[Dewie12]

I would like to see that too. A good FAQ for each game in general would be awesome to direct newbies.

[AdamBa17]

yep, i think it would be perfect

[Weeks]

There is already post move and shot stick how-to's that would help a lot if you were going to.

[Shinyhubcaps]

I think that, recently, OS has become more filled with people who want to post instead of read. If they had a specific question, it would be cool to get all of those in one place with fixed links and such. But people are still going to post redundant threads and such if that's what you want to avoid.

[Arven]

Hi!

If you like the idea, boost this thread and get others to voice their opinion as well. I actually have no idea who of the OS crew would be the right person to approach on this.

Quote: Originally Posted by samtw324

There is already post move and shot stick how-to's that would help a lot if you were going to.

It's finding those that is difficult, imho. A Wiki would give players a much quicker access to the how-tos (and other important information).

Quote: Originally Posted by Shinyhubcaps

I think that, recently, OS has become more filled with people who want to post instead of read. If they had a specific question, it would be cool to get all of those in one place with fixed links and such. But people are still going to post redundant threads and such if that's what you want to avoid.

It's not finding the information that IS there, that bugs me. You need to sift through so much garbage to find the gems - I'd rather spend that time playing (father of two, don't have the time budget I had in school/university any more).

Also - if you want to write an article and post here, that would make a good start, wouldn't it (I have looked into the Wiki software - setting it up wouldn't be a problem for me as I have a dedicated server, but I can't spare the time to administrate/moderate etc. it, that we would need a dedicated team for). So: We need more people buying into this idea.

[Matty Aqua]

I think its a great idea!