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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    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.
     
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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?
     
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    Changes are now live.
     
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