Like with my post about the colors, I'm posting this on a "I'll bring it up and see what happens" basis. Of course, it's up to the administration's decision whether or not action will be taken (or whether or not it's even a problem in the first place ;)).
Anyways, the problem is that there are so many sticky threads on the KS Level Editing Support board (http://nifflas.lpchip.nl/index.php?board=36.0) that they almost completely dominate the first page! IMO, the number should be reduced.
Most of these threads are important in some way, but not all of them need to be stickied. Here's some things you can do.
- You can consolidate threads by merging
- You can move stickies to another board if appropriate
I don't know the mechanics of these moderator abilities, but they may be viable options for some threads... maybe.
- You can unstick a thread and link to it in another sticky
To list some examples, I don't feel that Bass' Tutorial Videos, Nifflas' Advanced Features Demo Level, or my Making Advanced Edits without KSM thread are sticky worthy. However, they are most certainly worth a mention in something such as Miss Paula's FAQ.
(pre-post edit: I just realized that two of them already are)
- Some threads may just have to be unstickied
You may have to reconsider the criteria for stickying; what is helpful information, what is important information, and what is truly sticky worthy?
And this is just my opinion, but there are some threads that I think should retain their sticky status even if they are questionable in importance. One such case is minmay's tileset guide; I feel that its purpose would be defeated if it was demoted and a link was simply added to it in another sticky. Similarly, I feel that SiamJai's CO guide should stay up there, because it truly is helpful and I feel that as a sticky it is in the prime location to be found by people who are wondering about COs.
I've written up summaries for each of the sticky topics, to use as reference.
(in hindsight, this was probably just a waste of time)
The policy on getting permission for editing/making COs from tilesets (http://nifflas.lpchip.nl/index.php?topic=2565.0)(by Exp HP (http://nifflas.lpchip.nl/index.php?action=profile;u=1536))
The moderators declare their policy on asking tileset authors for permission when creating derived work (also, it is brought up that permission to edit default tilesets by Nifflas is automatic).
How to Draw Simple Tilesets - So You Don't Have An Excuse Anymore (http://nifflas.lpchip.nl/index.php?topic=1742.0)(by minmay (http://nifflas.lpchip.nl/index.php?action=profile;u=27))
minmay makes it easy to create your own tilesets with this guide on how to draw them (and put them in your level).
Public Tilesets and Gradients (http://nifflas.lpchip.nl/index.php?topic=492.0)(by Gaeel (http://nifflas.lpchip.nl/index.php?action=profile;u=55))
Gaeel shares a great many of the public use tilesets and gradiants that were posted on the old forum.
Common Bugs (http://nifflas.lpchip.nl/index.php?topic=2427.0)(by LimeLemon (http://nifflas.lpchip.nl/index.php?action=profile;u=41))
This illustrated guide warns you of the many things that can go wrong with your level (like wallswims and the void screens) and tells you how to avoid them.
PDF Manual for KS Level Editor by SiamJai (http://nifflas.lpchip.nl/index.php?topic=18.0)(by Miss Paula (http://nifflas.lpchip.nl/index.php?action=profile;u=3))
A guide to the Knytt Stories Level Editor. In addition to fully documenting the editor's capabilities, it provides an in-depth look at KSManager and guides you through the process of making a few screens.
About Using Stuff You Didn't Make Yourself (http://nifflas.lpchip.nl/index.php?topic=32.0)(by Miss Paula (http://nifflas.lpchip.nl/index.php?action=profile;u=3))
Posts recovered from the old forum that summarize where the forum stands on the use of copyrighted material (such as music) in your levels.
Making advanced edits to KS levels without KSManager (http://nifflas.lpchip.nl/index.php?topic=2008.0)(by Exp HP (http://nifflas.lpchip.nl/index.php?action=profile;u=1536))
A guide to World.ini. Also, the process of creating media and cutscene folders is described, and posts on the subject are recovered from the old forum.
FAQ - read it. (http://nifflas.lpchip.nl/index.php?topic=28.0)(by Miss Paula (http://nifflas.lpchip.nl/index.php?action=profile;u=3))
An FAQ with some odds and ends about KS level editing.
KS Level Composer (http://nifflas.lpchip.nl/index.php?topic=165.0) (by xoft (http://nifflas.lpchip.nl/index.php?action=profile;u=88))
xoft shares his level editing tool that helps target bugs and extends on room-copying capabilities.
Custom Objects manual by SiamJai (http://nifflas.lpchip.nl/index.php?topic=31.0)(by Miss Paula (http://nifflas.lpchip.nl/index.php?action=profile;u=3))
A link to a guide with everything you need to know when it comes to adding animated Custom Objects to your level.
Advanced features Demo Level (http://nifflas.lpchip.nl/index.php?topic=29.0)(by Miss Paula (http://nifflas.lpchip.nl/index.php?action=profile;u=3))
Attached is a level by Nifflas and X-Sheep that exemplifies use of signs, shifts, warps, and all those bank 0/12/15/16 objects that beginners don't like to use.
Cutscenes-Seminar by Earthbound (http://nifflas.lpchip.nl/index.php?topic=20.0)(by Miss Paula (http://nifflas.lpchip.nl/index.php?action=profile;u=3))
Recovered from the old forum. Earthbound015 explains how to properly initiate a cutscene during a Shift and use flags/warps to "turn off" the cutscene after the first time it plays.
Tutorial Videos by Bass (http://nifflas.lpchip.nl/index.php?topic=19.0)(by Miss Paula (http://nifflas.lpchip.nl/index.php?action=profile;u=3))
Recovered from the old forum. Bass provides links to videos that teach you how to work with layers, signs, flags, music, cutscenes, warps, and shifts.
KS Level Manager by X_Sheep (http://nifflas.lpchip.nl/index.php?topic=17.0)(by Miss Paula (http://nifflas.lpchip.nl/index.php?action=profile;u=3))
X_Sheep's tool for managing World.ini and custom content without even having to crack open your level folder, which is now distributed together with Knytt Stories.
(Argh, why must I get serious deja vu every time I write something big? It makes me nervous...)