TANG - Community Project

Sirridan · May 27, 2009, 22:35

Would anyone be interested in creating a new TANG (The Angband Newbie Guide), or does one already exist for current Vanilla?

If not, I'd like to propose a couple of us throw in some of our experience, ideas, etc into a new version to help the new and old alike.

Would anyone be interested in contributing to this?

Cauldron · May 27, 2009, 22:45

I'll assist. I'm an excellent editor and proofreader. Willing to fact-check as well, though I cannot wade through the source for the ultimate truthiness.

I suppose I can also type up a section, too. In my copious free time.

-P

Nolendil · May 27, 2009, 22:54

Nice idea.
I've been a newbie to Angband for more than 10 years but I'm not sure this is desirable to contribute

I can help with proofreading too anyway.

Sirridan · May 27, 2009, 22:56

I'm thinking of things like tactics, levels to know, monsters to watch for and their depths, etc. Mostly a lot of this is found here, or found out by experience... Even if you think you're a noob (Like me) I think anyone can have something valuable to contribute, even an anecdotes segment. Also this should be fact-checked by people, and can be corrected and it can evolve over time.

But yeah, a lot of info and experience and advice out there, it would be good to shove it in one space I think

Donald Jonker · May 27, 2009, 23:58

Perhaps a more realistic way to begin would be just to "correct" the previous newbie guide, rather than attempt to write a new one from scratch. A good deal of it is fine, after all.

The most egregious error in it is "On Important Depths" section. I wager just about everybody playing is tainted by the mindset espoused in that part. Nope, we need someone to set the record straight. Someone who's a real pro, a "diver," who's written extensively on all this before...

Hey, there goes Eddie!

And then you'd have to convince Takkaria to replace the old one so that newbies actually read it.

Nolendil · May 28, 2009, 02:01

Ouch, I though the "On Important Depths" section was still applicable ^^'

Donald Jonker · May 28, 2009, 16:06

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Originally Posted by Nolendil

Ouch, I though the "On Important Depths" section was still applicable ^^'

There's nothing technically wrong about that section - those breakpoints are indeed the levels where resists come in handy - it's just downright counterproductive to wait around for them instead of continuing on. If you wait, you're far more likely to die from an OOD monster, especially since you're given the illusion of safety. Items which give resists also typically come deeper than the breakpoints. Detect & avoid is much more important than having any given resistance.

Magnate · May 28, 2009, 17:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sirridan

Would anyone be interested in creating a new TANG (The Angband Newbie Guide), or does one already exist for current Vanilla?

If not, I'd like to propose a couple of us throw in some of our experience, ideas, etc into a new version to help the new and old alike.

Would anyone be interested in contributing to this?

Perhaps anyone interested should contribute to http://rephial.org/wiki/UserManual instead? It's the modern replacement for TANG.

Nolendil · May 28, 2009, 17:58

Thanks for the precisions, Donald.

Magnate, great

However, this wiki would need to be advertised more.

Sirridan · May 28, 2009, 19:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nolendil

Thanks for the precisions, Donald.

Magnate, great

However, this wiki would need to be advertised more.

Oh neat, I did not know there was a Wiki, thanks for pointing that out!

I'll add to it when I can.

May 27, 2009, 22:35	#1
Sirridan Knight Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 560	TANG - Community Project Would anyone be interested in creating a new TANG (The Angband Newbie Guide), or does one already exist for current Vanilla? If not, I'd like to propose a couple of us throw in some of our experience, ideas, etc into a new version to help the new and old alike. Would anyone be interested in contributing to this?

May 27, 2009, 22:45	#2
Cauldron Apprentice Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 62	I'll assist. I'm an excellent editor and proofreader. Willing to fact-check as well, though I cannot wade through the source for the ultimate truthiness. I suppose I can also type up a section, too. In my copious free time. -P __________________ I miss autoscum... but not that much.

May 27, 2009, 22:54	#3
Nolendil Adept Join Date: May 2007 Location: Paris, France Posts: 171 Donated: 10 euro	Nice idea. I've been a newbie to Angband for more than 10 years but I'm not sure this is desirable to contribute I can help with proofreading too anyway. __________________ A(3.2.0) C "Angdiira II" DP L:36 DL:44(2200') A+ R+ Sp w:Whip of Westernesse(+10,+10)(+2) A Mx H- D c-- f- PV+ s- d P++ M+ C- S-- I So B++ ac GHB- SQ+ RQ++ V+

May 27, 2009, 23:58	#5
Donald Jonker Knight Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 593	Perhaps a more realistic way to begin would be just to "correct" the previous newbie guide, rather than attempt to write a new one from scratch. A good deal of it is fine, after all. The most egregious error in it is "On Important Depths" section. I wager just about everybody playing is tainted by the mindset espoused in that part. Nope, we need someone to set the record straight. Someone who's a real pro, a "diver," who's written extensively on all this before... Hey, there goes Eddie! And then you'd have to convince Takkaria to replace the old one so that newbies actually read it. __________________ Bands, / Those funny little plans / That never work quite right. -Mercury Rev

May 28, 2009, 02:01	#6
Nolendil Adept Join Date: May 2007 Location: Paris, France Posts: 171 Donated: 10 euro	Ouch, I though the "On Important Depths" section was still applicable ^^' __________________ A(3.2.0) C "Angdiira II" DP L:36 DL:44(2200') A+ R+ Sp w:Whip of Westernesse(+10,+10)(+2) A Mx H- D c-- f- PV+ s- d P++ M+ C- S-- I So B++ ac GHB- SQ+ RQ++ V+

May 27, 2009, 22:56	#4
Sirridan Knight Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 560	I'm thinking of things like tactics, levels to know, monsters to watch for and their depths, etc. Mostly a lot of this is found here, or found out by experience... Even if you think you're a noob (Like me) I think anyone can have something valuable to contribute, even an anecdotes segment. Also this should be fact-checked by people, and can be corrected and it can evolve over time. But yeah, a lot of info and experience and advice out there, it would be good to shove it in one space I think

May 28, 2009, 17:58	#9
Nolendil Adept Join Date: May 2007 Location: Paris, France Posts: 171 Donated: 10 euro	Thanks for the precisions, Donald. Magnate, great However, this wiki would need to be advertised more. __________________ A(3.2.0) C "Angdiira II" DP L:36 DL:44(2200') A+ R+ Sp w:Whip of Westernesse(+10,+10)(+2) A Mx H- D c-- f- PV+ s- d P++ M+ C- S-- I So B++ ac GHB- SQ+ RQ++ V+

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