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[Jeremiah12LGeek]

I've been through versions of these events a few times, so I wanted to mention a little up front for those of you coming to the group to continue the discussions from the Lobby thread.

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It is technically a rule that Groups have to be about BioWare products. This change was made shortly after the move to the new site, and it means that, technically, the fate of a group dedicated to a non-BioWare game is to be deleted.

 

However, there are several groups not dedicated to BioWare games that do survive. I can't say for sure I know why, as no BioWare employee has decided to (or is likely to) explain why, but I have some pretty good ideas as to why those that survive have, so here are a few tips that might make a difference:

 

- Have a thread dedicated to something BioWare-related. Try and keep it at least semi-active. Even if it's "just for show," it can go a long way to justifying the group's existence, and there's so far been no indication that a group with an "off-topic thread" is a big no-no.

 

- Avoid discussing BioWare rules, employees, forums or moderation in the group. That wasn't likely to be too big an issue in here, but it's kind of a natural subject to come up during this early stage, given the change.

 

- Mostly, try and stay under the radar. From what I can see, moderators don't bother with groups unless given a reason to.

 

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The creator of the group may receive a message during the early stages, indicating that the group has been marked for deletion (this happened with a couple of groups that I run.)

 

If that happens, write a PM explaining the BioWare thread's purpose (whatever that ends up being) and politely ask to have the deletion cancelled. I was able to stop the deletion of two groups that way, so it's worth doing, if any messages like that are received.

 

Good luck, everyone!

[Carcharoth42]

Do you have any suggestions for a "please don't delete me" thread? I have little experience with groups and that was on the old site.

[Jeremiah12LGeek]

Do you have any suggestions for a "please don't delete me" thread? I have little experience with groups and that was on the old site.

 

Not off the top of my head, but I'm pretty sure there are at least a few days to work that out.

 

I doubt anything will happen to the group right away (and I bet a LOT of groups are getting made specifically because of this.) With some luck, as the members of the group come in and start the discussion and make threads, something organic will come along and someone can "sticky" the thread.

 

Maybe something about Dragons, comparing the Dragon lore in DA to the Dragon lore of DD. If it was stickied at the top, and kept at least a little active, it might do the trick.

[coldwetn0se]

Nice suggestions, Jeremiah. Did you ever have one of your groups closed? (I read your post as though that might have happened.)

Screenshots have always been a staple. I know a few of us have made BW characters, in the DD Character Creator. Hell, I was thinking of making a "Chase" Inquisitor, so that would be me using a BW game to create content originally designed in DD. Damn....that would be one bubble-headed Quizzy. But then, I always like doing a goof-ball run of games like DA and ME.

[CuriousArtemis]

A few people recreated their DD characters in DAI; we could have a DAI screenshot thread.

 

EDIT: What coldy said

[Shepenwepet]

I definitely would be able to contribute to a DA/ME screenie thread. I noticed in the rift that one of our old pals created Flemeth. Pretty neat likeness too, considering what we have to work with.

 

And I would love to follow Chase's adventures in Thedas, should that ever come to pass. 

[coldwetn0se]

I ran outta likes.

Screenies of DD/DA/ME crossovers, would very much like to see. And as for Chase's adventures in Thedas, it is definitely a "go"!

Will make him a rogue archer - duh - and I may have to buy the Qunari pack (though the shirtless Avvar schematic, might just suffice, which I did already purchase. ) for the absolute lulz with the light Qunari armor on male elves. And he will definitely hit on Vivienne (ya know him - he always aims out of his league). Not sure he would be a good fit for any LI. Might let you good folks decide for him. He is a pawn after all.

Oh! And he will most certainly believe he was "chosen".....until his time in the Fade shows just how off he was. Oops.

[Kaidan Fan]

I would love a cross-over ss thread as well.  I can't contribute since I didn't recreate anyone for ME or DA but I would certainly follow the adventures of your pawns in space or thedas

 

There could even be a giant thread that is discussion of all bioware games we've played or talk of new ones to come (ME:A)