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    Default What does it take to make a good AAR?

    Hi there im a new poster on these forum but ive been lurking arouind here for like 2 months now and was wanting to make an AAR out of my Sweboz campain but i need to know how do i record info for the AAR out of my campain and what do i need to record in order to make it interesting and do i need screens because wheni hit the Print screen button my comp doenst like me very much?

    Also plz dont flame me. i HATE undeserved flames (puts on flameproof suit)

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    Quote Originally Posted by Olaf Blackeyes View Post
    wheni hit the Print screen button my comp doenst like me very much?
    You tried turning off anti-aliasing?

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    That may be a problem btw how would i go about posting them on this forum??

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    I upload mine to photobucket then link them, though you will need a program to convert the tgas-I use GIMP, a free download(just google it). As for what makes a good AAR, I think the best thing is to write it for yourself and not worry too much about what other people think.

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    Thanks john i know that i got what i think is a good idea but i dont wanna put an AAR on just to get it flamed down

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    I genuinely can't think of an AAR that was "flamed down" here. The worst that would happen would be people giving you constructive advice on how to make it better, my Pahlav campaign isn't great but all I have had is encouragement from other members. I hope you do put up an AAR on your campaign, the Sweboz are still the only faction I have taken to a victory on EB so they will always be one of my favourites.

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    Btwdude i love ur AAR and yea if thats the worst ill go ahead and post away thanks

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    Just write your story and don't worry too much about replies. Even if you don't get any replies, keep writing and eventually you will get frequent replies and steady viewers.

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    Also, don't get too discouraged if your AAR doesn't get too many replies. A fair few people don't post a lot in other people's AARs (myself included) simply because we don't want to clutter up the thread with replies, which, for me, get in the way of reading the actual content.

    oh, btw, I read your Sweboz intro, promising start, I look forward to reading more.

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    At merlinnus

    THANKS TO YOU!!!!!! Im making this AAR for readers out there and was just wondering what they might like to see if ppl dont reply ill keep posting of course cuz EB is one of the best games ive ever played

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    Yeah. I get a small number of posts on my AAR and still update it anyways.
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    Quote Originally Posted by MerlinusCDXX View Post
    A fair few people don't post a lot in other people's AARs (myself included) simply because we don't want to clutter up the thread with replies, which, for me, get in the way of reading the actual content.
    I am also one of those people, I usually only post when an AAR begins to let the person know I will be following.
    I have noticed that, although I get few posts, when I put up a new chapter in my AAR the views shoots up, so that would probably be the best way to gauge whether people are following.
    Last edited by johnhughthom; 10-27-2008 at 03:28.

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    btw id like to know how i put my AAR intomy sig so i can update itif someone can help me out with that

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    Quote Originally Posted by Olaf Blackeyes View Post
    btw id like to know how i put my AAR intomy sig so i can update itif someone can help me out with that
    Enter the thread and copy the URL from the adress field in your browser. Enter your User CP > edit signature. Either just paste it in there or write a text, mark it and press the "insert URL" button, then paste, so the link can be followed by clicking on the text.
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    Thanks dude

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