I've got a bunch of ideas - probably from being a newbie and trying to get up to speed with everything (or as much as I can).
Here are just a few...
1. Can we add a stickied suggestion box for *non-sabre* suggestions. Most of what is in this thread is discussions of sabre ideas (and let's face it, that's what we want!) but it does make finding and commenting on other suggestions difficult.
2. Is there a list of UltraSabers released by date? I'd actually like to see a database I could download (maybe in Excel for ease of access) that listed the release date and various stats, inclusions, options available for each. Eg, obsidian, emerald, MHS locations - I know there is already a MHS list & maybe it could form the backbone of the database? the way I see it working would be for members to download a copy of the database and add their own columns for comments, # owned, current setup(s), purchase priority (if they plan to buy), URL's to reviews, or whatever. If you didn't mind how large the file could get, maybe have links to graphics as well? With Excel's autofilters, it would be easy to find sabers that match certain criteria.
3. I'd like to see an 'ultimate guide to everything' post for newbies. Something that smacks visitors right in the face like the 'read the rules before posting anything' post. The way I'd see it working is more like a FAQ with links to the threads and forums for answers to whatever the question is. Topic ideas (just for example..)
A) FORUM QUESTIONS
1. New to the forum and/or UltraSabers? Click here.
2. Before you post your first message, Click here for the rules.
3. Having trouble finding what you are looking for? Read this FAQ post first, then click here for help with searching.
4. What are the points, ranks, colours (etc).
B) SABER QUESTIONS
1. Thinking about buying your first saber? Click here for info about why you should order from UltraSabers
2. Click here for information about the various options you have when ordering a saber.
3. Want to upgrade your existing saber, click here
4. Looking to customise your saber with different parts, click here
C) SABER TRAINING
1. For videos on the various saber combat styles, click here
2. For forums discussions, click here
3. etc
D) YOU GET THE IDEA I'M SURE...
Obviously the idea is to add links to everything related to the forum and ultra sabers site, and edit as needed. I'd recommend opening a FAQ suggestion box thread for ideas of what to include from members, but keep the FAQ itself locked for editing only by forum management (mods/admins)
4. Is there a way of sorting the memberlist search results with SMF? I did a search for 'darth' and there are currently 18 pages of members, but not in alpha order. I figure people thinking of joining might want a chance to see what names are already taken.
Okay, I think that's enough for one post.