Accepted [Main Server Suggestion] less confusing /help [rank]

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  1. IceFireXD

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    What part of EcoCityCraft is this suggestion for:
    Main Server​
    Short title for your suggestion:
    less confusing /help [rank]​
    What are you suggesting:
    Remove the "Apply via http://ecocitycraft.com/application" line from all /help chapters for specific ranks, such as /help resident, and /help mayor.​
    Why is this a good addition for EcoCityCraft?:
    having two links in the help response can be confusing for new players, especially when the link to the applications in general isn't really needed in that help response.​
    Other information:
    perhaps add the "Apply via http://ecocitycraft.com/application" line to the /help ranks chapter? don't know if that should be a separate suggestion since it's part and parcel to this....​
    Plugin or custom addition:
    it's just a change to an existing plugin​
    One suggestion per form:
    I Understand.​
     
  2. SUBYT

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    +1. No need for the other link, just have the direct application.
     
  3. samiwarbler

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    I don’t even know off hand what the other link is, but the link to the application IS the most important one. The question is ALWAYS where do I apply? That help is the easiest way to direct them besides giving them the link.

    Even as staff I was never a link fetcher, So this enables them to get the link to the application.
     
  4. Fon_

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    Okay, so first I'm gonna leave a picture of how it currently displays so people can quickly understand what we are talking about.
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    I can see that having both links can be a bit confusing if you aren't familiar with the server and it's forums. Maybe it would be better to just move the link to all the applications into /help ranks. And leaving the direct one on the specific chaper for each rank.

    On a side note, it might good to mention on /help ranks that you can do /help <rank> for additional info.
     
    #4 Fon_, Jan 22, 2020
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  5. samiwarbler

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    Agreeing with what Fon said... put the "Apply Via" link on the /help ranks page (Because so many people get directed here and they don't READ use /help <rankname> therefore it's not helping them get to any applications.

    Then put the direct application link as the only link under the specific page such as /help resident.

    1 link in each help.
     
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    Yes this makes sense, much less confusing to new players.
    +1
     
  7. ClarinetPhoenix

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    I won't add more to '/help ranks' then there already is. Adding a longer link/line to overshadow "Use /help <rank> for more info" isn't helpful if users are already having trouble reading.
    It says to apply on the forums via /help ranks.
    Then you are instructed to /help <rank>
    All ranks now just have their direct form links. Removed the extra general applications link.

    Marking in progress until changes go live.
     
  8. Nicit6

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    That's the top line.
     
  9. Fon_

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    Yeah! I read that part when double checking some hours later :dead:
     
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    Honestly probably means we should move it - if its not easily recognizable what's the point?
     
  11. ClarinetPhoenix

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    Changes are now live.
     
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