new build site

capmarvel · Post by **capmarvel** » Fri Sep 09, 2011 9:43 am

I've been experimenting with a new home for the character builds:

http://www.bashrpgbuilds.org/

Please check it out.

I'm taking a long weekend so may not get to requests (if there are any) to join the site before Sunday.

Let me know what you think of the site...it is easier to edit and administer than the current wiki but from a "I just want to see builds" they are about equal. The current site is http://bashrpg.wikispaces.com/.

Jukeboxer · Post by **Jukeboxer** » Sat Sep 10, 2011 10:56 am

Both sites are good from a visitor's perspective, but if the new one is easier to maintain and expand, that is a huge factor. I've got a new Google site (in sig) and it is the easiest site I've dealt with. Adding pages, links, and images is a snap! As a result, I'm much more active with it.

kevperrine · Post by **kevperrine** » Sat Sep 10, 2011 2:16 pm

Me...
You know I'm partial to the Google Sites, hehe.... A couple things (for my 2 cents):

a. I like Google Sites primarily because for all/any downsides, it's almost guarenteed that Google sites will have the most modernized updates as we go and Google will likely be around all our lifetimes - whereas some other Wiki farms fade and die (and you lose all the info) or lag in updating their softwares to use.
For example: alot of RPGers use "Obsidian Portal" for their campaigns.... however it's so far behind in "tools" that it's almost impossible for a new user to navigate.
I'd note that, if you're having slow update problems with Google Sites, it's likely (like it was to me) just gonna take time to be familiar quickly with where everything is TO update. Google's got almost everything you'd want.

b. (use this tip as you will, grain of salt) Frankly, you got me as a supporter of the Google Sites.... I'm eager to get a great BASH! wikik going. I tried months ago, but had little investment of others for help. If you're leading the push this time - I'll gladly get behind you and help - and I know how to build the Google Sites from alot of home campaign experience.

Anyway - I'll support (as a watching fan) either site and wish you good luck with making it awesome!!

-kev-

Jukeboxer · Post by **Jukeboxer** » Sat Sep 10, 2011 4:10 pm

Hey Kev,
All I was trying to convey was that the convenience factor of maintaining and expanding a site is a big reason why this Google site is working where most of my previous game-related sites have stalled and failed, including Obsidian Portal, Blogspot, Epic Words, and a few personal domain-sites.

In my limited website experience, Obsidian Portal and Epic Words seemed to have plenty in the way of features and layout options. Google is just faster and easier, so that I can do more with limited time. I'm not bothering to do anything fancy with it.

The few sample characters posted on my site are intended to show-off BASH to my distant friends. All that other BASH stuff is campaign related. So I don't have any grand plans to do a Wiki dedicated to any particular game.

capmarvel · Post by **capmarvel** » Sun Sep 25, 2011 3:16 pm

Continuing to add pictures when I have some free time. Just did minor update to Tools section.

Hoping to add some more of my builds soon.