Time for some more interaction! [Feedback Requested]

[Kralik]

Next up on the docket: Conversion of the card database!

Right now I am manually generating the HTML pages from an excel spreadsheet using a script I wrote. I intend to convert these to a MySQL database and then.... drumroll please....

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The card database will be turned into a wiki!

I would like to generate a standard template for each card and then let the details be filled in by TLHH members and players. Only TLHH members will be able to edit the pages, and it will be integrated with the forums. What sorts of things should we see? So far I'm thinking of...

--Links to sample decks
--Strategy discussion
--Rules discussion/clarification
--Links to other similar/helpful combo cards
--Links to other versions (in the cases of unique cards)
etc.

Help me brainstorm and then we'll put it all together!

[Gil-Estel]

Nice...I call Lost to the Goblins!

[MuadDib85]

Good idea.

I will contribute some thoughts on certain cards. It would be good to see what everyone thinks about each card.

[Legolis]

This sounds cool!

[Kralik]

So since I have to mass-generate the initial template, any ideas on what it should contain other than my few thoughts up there?

[hrcho]

As decks and cards are best evaluated through gameplay, so will we best know what LotR TCG Wiki would need added or removed through its usage. Set it up with those ideas you presented as those are the most important stuff and let people use it for a while and provide feedback.

[Kralik]

I'm not asking about details of specific cards, but general categories of things to put in the overall template. Remember, I have to make a template (skeletal structure) for 3500 cards and I want it to look nice.

[ramolnar]

Please put the "important" stuff at the top of the template: Other versions; Banned/Restricted notes; Clarifications and errata. That's the most important.
After that, I would just leave a section for Strategy, then a section for Sample Decklists. Some cards will wind up with nothing here, and that's fine. Lost to the Goblins, Corsair Marauder, and other strong cards will be filled in.

[Kralik]

All that they have already will stay. They do currently include clarifications/errata/X-R-lists.

[Jaedayr]

From a beginners perspective, I think it is fairly easy to understand single cards and what they do, but the true measure of a lot of cards seems to be how well they work with others.  This kinda touches on combos that you mentioned but could also include how to deal with the cards being played against you.

What about a card rating? 1 to 5 stars, members can rate them and the overall average would be displayed to give an idea of how good the card is.

[FM]

Decks might pose a problem, as were would we take those from? Winners from the Leagues? I strongly advise against pulling them from Lothlorien, unless a massive number of players can attest their effectiveness.

[Witchkingx5]

I'm waiting to see to wiki for Men of Harad:

Restrictions: None.
Use: See above.

still like the idea and will surely help building the wiki.

[rubbercarp]

I'm waiting to see to wiki for Men of Harad:

Restrictions: None.
Use: See above.

still like the idea and will surely help building the wiki.

LOL

[Kralik]

I've laid the groundwork and started a basic template with 1R1. Please look it over and help me decide what else to add so that we can standardize it for each card. Once it's done, it's pretty much set, so choose carefully!

NOTE: The page above may break or spontaneously combust as I fiddle with it.

[TelTura]

I think the Decks and Effective Combos should be two different sections...one dealing with "good strategies this card does well as a part of" and the other "specific cards this plays well with".  They're related, but I think a division is in order.