Every day, numerous amounts of people go on this forum to answer questions. That’s the whole purpose of it, after all. However, have you ever noticed that the people who want to answer your question have to ask so many questions until they are able to help you resolve your problem? This guide will help you get quicker, and clearer responses for your questions.
(Note: Make sure to check if there is already a post answering your question before you make a new topic!)
There are three types of questions I see the most here:
”How do you do this?”
These questions ask about how to do a certain mechanic. (Like, “How do I use teleporters?”)
You should always specify what exactly you need help with. Let’s look at an example:
“I need help with my capture the flag map”
The people who reply to this topic will need to ask specifically what they need help on, as the only info on there is that they need help on a capture the flag map. The poster just says that they need help on a certain map, but doesn’t specify past that. Here’s how to improve this topic:
“How do you implement the flag system in a capture the flag map?”
The poster states exactly what they need help with, so the replies can easily link a post with an answer or answer the question themselves directly.
”Why is this not working?”
These questions ask about a mechanic that they already attempted but the end result doesn’t go the way they want to. (Like, “Why doesn’t the player scores show up on the leaderboard?”) You should try to give information like how exactly are you trying to do this mechanic. Here’s an example:
“Why doesn’t a person go on the imposter team when the game starts?”
While this states exactly what the poster needs help with, there isn’t much that the repliers can base off when they provide an answer. After all, there ain’t anything about the devices that the poster is using. Here’s how to improve it:
“Why doesn’t a person go on the imposter team when the game starts? I’m using a relay set to random person that’s connected to a team switcher set to team two.”
The repliers can now identify that the poster is missing a lifecycle device.
”What should I do?”
These posts ask what game they should make, what the theme of their game should be, etc. You should state what games you made already and what you are interested in. For instance, someone might suggest you a game you have made already. You can keep that from happening with this example:
“What game should I make? I already made a murder mystery.”
In conclusion, being more descriptive of your questions can help you get quicker and better answers. I hope this guide was helpful. If you have them, please give more tips and I will include them and credit you. Happy Gimkitting!