Ming will lock the Index thread - so PLEASE MAKE YOU COMMENTS HERE

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I'd like to see a link to my secret weapon, the (never seen in combat) X-pack (formerly called wolfpack but the name had a copy right problem ).

The Great Library is an index linking Apolytoners to the collective knowledge found on these forums. There are different types of information to be found - discussions, condensed threads, documents, strategies. It is a work in progress. As such, there is much to do. You can help!

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Info: threads contain all the tested knowledge about a particular topic. The archives have been scoured, and all relevent info condensed into one complete thread.

See

The Great Library: a hierarchical structure

for topics.

There has been interest shown in expanding the number of Info: threads, as they are a one-stop authority on the topic at hand. Use this thread to post:

• What you are working on for submission to the GL
  
• Requests for testing for your Info: thread
  
• Other relevent comments or helpful insights
  

This way, we won't have two people compiling the same info. This type of thread demands some time and attention once it is "completed", as new information surfaces and will need to be updated. For current examples of this type of thread, see

Info: Diplomats and Spies, or
info: Combat (GL)

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Current work:

• I will create a document for all city improvements and wonders.
  
• I call for someone to make an Info: thread about the engineers/settlers, as the Multiple Engineers Working as a Team or The Lone Engineer at Work threads and others contain valuable info.
  
• I call for someone to make an Info: thread about trade, as well. This is another valuable topic that would be wonderful to have condensed.
  

I've left a copy of it in this forum so people know what is happening, but it is now closed to new posts, and will drop like a rock

The index thread is now locked on top, and the discussion thread is locked in place right below it. I hope this arrangement will work for everybody.
Let's stay in touch so I can help you update the index as needed.

Again, A BIG THANK YOU to ALL the people that have contributed in any way to this important project. The Civ Community is better off because of it!

Keep on Civin'

Since we know thread by their name, I would keep both
- original name of the thread
- short description (Next available technology)
(using two columns in a html table)

I would start the first post with internal links to NEW TO THIS SITE?, NEW TO CIV2?... (see a start of my or Marquis' condensed thread)

quote: Originally posted by Scouse Gits Many interesting threads have probably not been included, so please tell us about them.

quote: Originally posted by Marquis de Sodaq Finally, I think the compiled "info" type threads (diplo/spy variety) should have precedence over other threads with the same topics.

Ming,
many links refer to "Apolyton's Great Library" thread now. Could you add one post that will explain that the debate continue here and add a link?

quote: Originally posted by Marquis de Sodaq I will create a document for all city improvements and wonders.

quote: I call for someone to make an Info: thread about trade, as well.

1st part would contain sentences that describes what is a "info" thread. SG would add it as one paragraph (besides NEW TO THIS SITE?, NEW TO CIV2?... ) to the first post of "Great Library Index".
(Marquis, could you add a link to "The Great Library: a hierarchical structure" thread in part 1? )

2nd part (related to the purpose of this thread) would be added to SG's first post here.

Congratulations and thanks to those who have done the work.

SGs - the Library was your baby at the outset and you have been at the forefront throughout the process that has made it serviceable. Your offspring does you proud.

I started a thread to-day about the (possible) sneak attack bonus. If confirmed it would (I think) merit a line in the combat paper. I could undertake a more extensive test but lack the arithmetical skills to arrive at a value for the bonus (assuming it is confirmed). So if any with more skill wish to open their lab on that one please say.

quote: Originally posted by solo on 04-21-2001 10:46 PM I predict that this Great Library will become very famous. Well done, Scouse Gits, a labor of love!

And then when civ 3 comes out, we can use the orginization of the civ 2 GL to construct a civ 3 GL. Combine that with all the civ-hungry play-testers and we'll have mastered every aspect of civ 3 in no time . Of course even that will take a little while, but less time than if we didn't have a civ 3 GL .

We have now included further information on beakers/tech gifting, OCC logs for size one cities and Xin Yu's X-Pack.

Many thanks to all the posters above who have offered their approval of the Great Library Index.

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SG(2)

The Great Library in Apolyton is absolutely the most incredible piece of work I've seen in years. Congratulations to all who put this together.
The game, this site (Apolyton), and the people I've met here are the best.

'Nuff said.

Do we have any process to follow to arrange the addition of material to the Library index.

quote: Originally posted by East Street Trader on 05-09-2001 12:10 PM Do we have any process to follow to arrange the addition of material to the Library index [This message has been edited by East Street Trader (edited May 09, 2001).]

Yes, either post it here or send SG2 a personal message. While on the topic, SG2, the GL Index link to Combat is to the wrong thread. It should link to "Info: Combat (GL)." If I already sent a message, nevermind, as it's probably on your to do list... (I can't remember if I did) Thank you!

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