I think we should use the proper "tags" for map-announcements etc. like we did on the old forums.

So if you started a thread to show some pics of your work in progress you should use the [WIP] (work in progress tag). Like in "[WIP]dod_XXX"

If you wanna release your finished map. Just start a thread saying [REL]dod_XXX. In it: you give us a short description, some clear screenshots and a link to download the zip/exe/rar/tar/gzip/whatever that contains your map.

That way, everybody knows the status of the map, and what's kinda topic you've just posted. It's kinda hard to see someone post dod_xxx and then stating "yeah, I'm making this map but i have this question about mapping..." The boards look nicer and cleaner and less confusing if you can tell apart map-showcases from common questions.
And finally: it's always great to tap in "[REL]" in the "search" to get a nice and clean list of recently released maps.

just my two cents...

yep i think thats good idea

and i think nothing should be posted that has been posted in old forums cos its just waste of time

thats what im doing in sounds and models
M-REL
S-REL
S-WIP

etc, its good for newer memebrs and even more experianced ones looking for good releases.

Ill start doing that when the other forums closed and the transisition is made

I'll add something about this in the forum rules right away. But I'm more of a fan of the "Preview:" and "Release:" instead of "[MWIP]" and "[MREL]" which honestly makes no sense to newcomers. :rolleyes:

thats a fair point but at least then if either of them are used when they search for rel be it Mrel or release they'll both show up :)

i agree with xerent on this one.. Preview: And Release: are the best ones.. :p they look more professional:o

You're right Xer, as long as it is clear enough for everyone what's a 'release' thread or a 'preview' thread, I'm a happy. :)

Mapping forum rules thread has been updated with this information :)

But now old problem returns - Map models. I think they should be released on Mapping forum, but we need a different 'name' for it's releases.

I always wished people would do this on the old forums. Thanks Xerent. :)

Now we just need people to follow them and if they don't.... we will delete their thread. :p (wish I could insert the old devil smiley here)

should map ambience sounds be released here too? no, the line must be drawn here. mapmodels goes into MSA forum. it's always worked before.

Well, I thought it would be handy. After all, when you try to search for released apmodels you'll find 1000 of weapons, and (maybe) 1001th a mapmodel.

Ok, I will try go and straight them instead :-\

PS. If I remember well, your trees landed here.