Make Forums More Google Friendly

[Treason 0]

Hey there, new to the forum, and I've been playing Day Z for a few days now.

I'm pretty new to the game, so I frequently search Google, looking for information about something in the game that I'm unfamiliar with.

I generally find nothing helpful, because all of the common questions have their posts deleted by the forum admin.

That's fine and all, I understand wanting to keep the forums tidy, but there is a reason there are so many duplicate topics. Finding the information is very difficult when using Google. I've never encountered such an issue finding out something simple, like why nobody seems to respond when I type in the chat. I know now that it's because I'm using a beta client, and that's how it's supposed to be, but I was unable to find that information on these forums.

I think deleting the topics on common questions is actually increasing your workload, as it is making it harder to find this info on Google since 9 out of 10 topics I click on in a search have been deleted. Perhaps an admin pointing to the information and locking the topic would be a better strategy, as this info would come up in a search.

[dale0404 16]

You do know there is a search function on this site? Also refine your search criteria.

[[email protected] 37]

Use the search function that the DayZ forum has integrated.

I don't see this being much of a forum issue as it is a desperate need for someone to make a huge FAQ. The forums do need an overhaul, though.

[manta-avoid 36]

You could try the wiki?

dayzwiki.com

If that doesn't help, try youtube. Plenty of fools there regurgitating lots of information to absorb.