Making a Map Database?

[lch]

Zylithan said:
hey, maybe we could chat about this. ball barian has a good thread that collects links.

can wiki do ratings?

If somebody really really really wants a Wiki then I can set it up, I'm quite experienced with MediaWiki, even with the source as I have written some MediaWiki extensions myself.

What people tend to overlook is that having something like a Wiki does not automagically create content, though. Somebody has to take good care of it, or it will end up just like the map list (crowded, disorganized) or the Strategy Wiki (only some bits and parts, never seems to really take off).

If you want to use some CMS software you'll have to update it regularly, too, which can be a pain. So personally I'd encourage that somebody creates his own solution instead.

[lch]

Zylithan said:

http://dom3maps.wikidot.com

Ok, didn't think of using a hosted Wiki installation. That's a good compromise, I think, as you don't have to take care about the updates and security and such. On the other hand, you might miss some features. Right now the only thing missing is content, though, just like promised...

[Zylithan]

Ich - What I'm making is not automated, but it should be pretty low upkeep, and will have all the info you discussed.
The changes I discussed earlier are basically things I am changing to make everything esier for the users.

[Zylithan]

Okay, I managed to do most of the changes before I left. I first implemented this site as a forums system, but because of some issues, I am thinking I will go with a webpage based system instead. I left both up, but the forums are redundant.

Check it out at
http://dom3maps.wikidot.com

and let me know what you think.

Thanks,
Z

[Panpiper]

Very nice job Zylithan. Hopefully this will catch on as it is a fantastic resource.

[GunslingerV]

Great site, deserves a bump!

[Ballbarian]

Zylithan,
I was going to post a couple of maps tonight, and following the instructions on your faq page, I have no access to the "edit" button on the new map pages. I do see the buttons on home page, but that is the only place. I have an account set up, and tried in both Firefox 2.0 & Internet Explorer 6.0

[Zylithan]

ah. good to know Ballbarin - apparently my page permissions were not totaly correct. Now anyone who becomes a membercan edit and create pages.
Thanks!

let me know if this works whenever you get a chance.

[QXel]

Just take a look for now: this is just what I'll ever dream of for Dom's maps!

Really ... I'm a big fanatic of Dom (obviously ...) & others games like HoMM or Civ, and I'll always dreamed of something like their tools (see CivFanatic, Apolyton or ArchangelCastle).

One of the best is the map database of NaliCity for UT (Unreal Tournament): not the same game, but a big active community around it. I like their work.

For now, your work it's obviously just a beginning, but it is very promising, and at least deserve a look, and all participation we can brought.

Go on, guys. I promise that when I got an Internet link at home again, I'll participate at least as reviewer, as a map contributor if I can spare time for that.
Same for this forum: I have not enough time to participate more ...

Thanks for your work.

[Zylithan]

Thanks for the positive review QXel. Ihave started posted more maps, and several other people said they would post things over the weekend.

As of now 11 maps are posted. Hopefully in a few weeks we'll have every map ever made!

Reviews for maps are needed!

dom3maps.wikidot.com