akaRenton
Joined: Apr 15, 2008
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May 18, 2015 - 20:09 |
 
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Direct link to the welcome message in the form of a notes page is here. This has replaced the original format of a PM, as it makes far more sense to message a link to it then copy masses of BBCode and send it that way 
It is also linked to in this thread, which welcomes new coaches to the site and gets them to introduce themselves/ask questions.
| Quote: | It's been several years since I joined so this may already happen for all I know, but I was wondering if there's mileage in making a standardised welcome PM for new coaches with links to various useful places on Fumbbl.
Could include bbcoded links to things such as:
Thread for newbie coaches with the 7 basic rules
Common tactics subjects thread
Link and brief explanation of 145 club
Brief explanation of divisions
Racial roster and strategy pages
Reminder to look over the site rules (with link)
I'm sure people can suggest other common useful things. It does seem like we have a thread a week welcoming someone new and trotting out all the same info time after time. Sure, some wont read the PM but it will help those that do. |
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huff
Joined: Dec 19, 2009
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May 18, 2015 - 20:13 |
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Nice welcome message when they start? +1 |
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Rabe
Joined: Jun 06, 2009
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May 18, 2015 - 20:17 |
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+1 |
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seanh1986
Joined: Jul 16, 2005
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May 18, 2015 - 20:21 |
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I think that's a great idea. I've also been looking for a good reference to introduce new people to the game... Something VERY concise which gives an overview of some of the basics:
- Player attributes and what they do
- Blocking / assists
- Racial differences/strategies (e.g., fast/agile score TDs vs. strong/slow Bashers vs. hybrids)
Very high-level without much details just to peak someone's interest before getting them to learn more. For example a ~5 min youtube video or maybe a 1-2 page document max... I've got some friends that I'm sure would love the game if they were to put in the time to learn it... But I don't live near them anymore so not easy to sit-down and teach them, etc.
All I really want is to tweak their interest  |
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Throweck
Joined: Feb 23, 2013
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May 18, 2015 - 21:14 |
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Rents, with all your work on the Fumbbl Image Library and now this, I would be suspicious you were going for Fumbbler of the Year! ;P
Great idea though mate. |
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akaRenton
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May 18, 2015 - 21:20 |
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Haha nah, but that did guilt me into doing some of this stuff |
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mister__joshua
Joined: Jun 20, 2007
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| akaRenton wrote: | | Haha nah, but that did guilt me into doing some of this stuff |
I aim not to do, but to inspire  |
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xnoelx
Joined: Jun 05, 2012
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May 18, 2015 - 21:36 |
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| mister__joshua wrote: | | akaRenton wrote: | | Haha nah, but that did guilt me into doing some of this stuff |
I aim not to do, but to inspire |
I aim not to do, but to imbibe. |
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albinv
Joined: Sep 15, 2012
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May 20, 2015 - 02:32 |
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Awesome little suggestion by renton imho - 1+ |
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garyt1
Joined: Mar 12, 2011
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May 20, 2015 - 04:10 |
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I remember discussing this perhaps 2 years ago as a way to encourage new managers to stick around. Another site I previously played a Footie management game on had a welcome pm with a few useful links. I think at the time Christer said he was progressing with improvements for new players, but I think the welcome pm got forgotten about. If that one welcome pm can go to the player's email address even better, and a reminder a couple of days later.
There shouldn't be too much info. Maybe direction of where to create a team and the page explaining the divisions, the 145 signup page and something like what footballolb suggests with a few hints. |
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pythrr
Joined: Mar 07, 2006
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May 20, 2015 - 04:11 |
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"eh, n00b. box game vs my 1000 game killer pact? is ok, TVs are close!" |
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akaRenton
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May 31, 2015 - 21:40 |
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edit: code moved to opening post |
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akaRenton
Joined: Apr 15, 2008
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May 31, 2015 - 21:41 |
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edit: link to test version moved to opening post |
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Throweck
Joined: Feb 23, 2013
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May 31, 2015 - 21:44 |
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Calcium
Joined: Apr 08, 2007
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May 31, 2015 - 21:45 |
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Might come in handy for Lizvis and his new account |
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