web sites for informationFollow

Usually I like Allakhazam's web site to find out more information when I get stuck on a quest, deciding what attributes to enable my toon with, mob/equipment/recipies etc.. but I would have to say alot of things are dissapointing this time around.

I know the game is fairly new, but sorting quests by each small zone withing the main zone is nice however, list all the main towns or areas (Bree, Shire, Lone-Lands ect..)then show us the quest in that zone. Use sub catagories to list the quests by areas within each zone if you like.

Listing each small area withing the main zones is annoying. I'm spending alot of time opening up a window to discover "no quest in this zone". I just want to see what quests are available in the main zone not each little subzone within.

When you look up zones by class they are all lumped together, at least seperate the classes.

On deciding what profession to take up does anyone know if there is a list of recipies showing what the recipie makes. (ie end item Copper ring +8 moral)

Wikipedia suprised me with there listings of deeds available in each zone showing the reward.

I have found a few sites with dynamic mapping that came in handy to locate points on the map for markers to complete deeds within a zone.

Still searching for a decent tradeskill site.

I'm in agreemant with Dru here, even in the short time the game has been out they have indeed changed some layouts of things. So until the game becomes more stable (like they wont change or remove content) it would be more work then necessary to post the content. And for the lazy people...there IS a guide already for the location of the flowers in the old forest...try using the search bar mm'kay.

FLOWER LINKY Zomg its even a dynamic map when you click on the flower name...WTF do you want our blood next?

And dont forget...that if the info isnt there...thats because it hasn't been submitted!! since Lotr is a server based game theres really no chance of there being a lotrobuilder.exe so ALL of the information...every little detail...has to be entered by hand. Thats alot of work. Not to mention quest write ups...locations of mobs/npcs...and as Dru stated some of us are having more fun just playing through the game for the FIRST time...

Anyway thats not ******** (I know it sounds like it...I'm good at sounding like a *****), but now is your chance to make yourself popular on Allakhazam.com , if you see a quest not listed...or know the locations on things that should be here take a look at the Submission Guide or submit the info to LotroTeam@Allakhazam.com

I can't re-iterate enough how much work it takes to actually write the html, java and php for the databases and pages that get complained about. Even if you use a basic page design and basic frames then copy/fill with Dreamweaver, ColdFusion etc etc, there is still a ton of work to do on every single page. You have to continually update the links, verify they work, verify the data in relation to the game and make sure that the html works in the myriad browsers used today - like IE, Firefox, Netscape and Opera to name a few. And verify that the code itself won't generate errors when it calls to other parts of code. And they do this for how many games? And do they charge you for this programming anything other than an annual membership fee? I don't think so.

As someone who maintains my own site and doesn't do anything with php or java, I can only say hats off to the ppl who actually have the patience to put up with complaints about the content not being suitable to a specific taste yet still manage to keep updates regular, bugs fixed in reasonable time frames and the patience to deal with whining.

And frankly, after using the site since the days of EQ as well, I can't say as I've had any problems with it myself but I am not afraid to go clicking around and attempt to figure it out on my own before asking for help. I don't feel the need to take the people who run the site to task for not being able to read my mind and cater to my whims or design their site to suit my specific needs.

And yes, I am ******** a little, sorry. It just gets really tired having people ***** and moan about how a fan run site that isn't affiliated with a game but tries to provide helpful details about said game gets jumped on cause they aren't "just so". If you don't like it, submit your ideas through the link Dyadem posted, submit your idea of what the code should look like through the link Dyadem posted, submit some game details through the link Dyadem posted, like the quests you have such an issue with finding or provide ideas in a constructive manner via the submissions link that Dyadem posted. Ffs, there is a thread detailing this in this forum already on how to do just that. Go read it. If you aren't willing to do that, then quite frankly, you will simply have to live with the format they are using or find another site. I don't submit much so I don't feel I contribute enough to warrant whining about how the site doesn't look how I might like it. Apparently, others don't have that problem.

These are really good suggestions. If possible, can you post them in the feedback forum so they're easy for the staff to get to?

I knew I forgot!

I have zillions of ideas playing ping pong in my brain, a few I have passed along to a programmer. Just know we are ALWAYS doing stuff to improve the site and have several goodies planned for you.

And I will just link the dev here that I am going to harass daily until I get my way!

Owwwwwwwwww and here I was gonna ask if there was anything I could do to help out...

Ok I have a Jeweler, Woodworker and my new explorer dude, what do you need.

Oh anything, I don't think we have a jeweler or woodworker on staff and Dyadem, he's so uppity, hehe. If you have mastered and have any tips or tricks, or want to submit a guide, that would be wonderful.

Once the recipe db is finished, we will def want your comments on what more to add. I actually do not remember what everyone here has for their trades! OMG alzheimers!