I think it would be refreshing to adapt the forum to Hermertia’s changing needs, especially with the (hopefully imminent) rebuilding of the Library. We have unused, misused and duplicated sections, so I’d like to initiate this discussion.
Here’s my suggestions because I’m sure you guys can’t get enough of me poking at everything just yet.
-----Commons General discussion Remove description as content is self-evident and General Discussion is a subforum of its own.
----------General For general discussion of a variety of topics
----------FAQ New subforum with the FAQs as a sticky post. Description: A place for new comers to ask any questions they might have about Project Hermertia.
----------Trading Hall New subforum to replace the Markets and Guilds. Description: Request or offer materials, items and services.
----------Maintainence Correct to “Maintenance” and add description: Discussions related to the administration of the server, forums, wiki or other systems.
----------Off Topic
-----Scholars and Mystics The lore and history of the lands of The Mercurian Empire. Remove whole section except “Realms”. Raise “Realms” subforum to main section.
----------Realms Add description: Realms announcements, communications, updates and other internal affairs.
----------Laws Remove this section as it is a duplicate
----------Conflicts Remove this section as it is unused/unnecessary, or define its purpose and add a description.
----------History Remove section, as topics in this section could be recorded in the library (lore), recorded on the forums under Realms (lore) or posted under the section Ministry of Hermertian History (questions).
----------Religions Remove section once content is archived in the Library.
----------Annals of Bequethals This section could be removed as it would easily fall under the forum section for “Realms”. If it must be kept, correct to “Bequeathals”.
-----Maps Maps of the Overworld, the Netherline network, and overlaid maps with the nether lines and biomes together. Remove description as content is self-evident and current description is restrictive.
-----Markets and Guilds The destination for vendors and customers of the Empire, as well as information on the Guild system. Remove section and replace by Trading Hall in General.
----------Buying Any and all customers! Post here if you are looking to buy something from across the Empire. Remove section.
----------Selling Any and all vendors! Whether a one-time deal or a long-term business, post here if you're looking to sell your goods to others. Remove section.
----------Guilds Guilds are spacial groups dedicated to everything from the arts to commerce to slaying monsters. Find out here about the Guilds of Hermertia and their application processes, contact a guild for advice or assistance, or create your own! Remove section, offers or request of services can be posted in the Trading Hall, Guilds information will be recorded in the Library.
-----Diplomatic Court All things diplomatic, including the Court of the Crowned, Representative Houses, the Parliament, and Judicial Court. Remove description, as most of it is a list of the subforums which are visible just below.
----------Imperial Court This is NOT a judicial court. This is the channel for matters of international diplomacy. Bring issues to the attention of the wider Empire through official channels here.
----------Council of the Crowned The House of the Kings, the Council of the Crowned. Discussion amongst the Council only takes place here. Change description: The use of the Council of the Crowned section is strictly reserved for the Kings, exclusively.
----------House of Dukes The representative House of Dukes. This is where the dukes of Hermertia gather to discuss issues and nominate and vote on bills. Change description: The use of the House of Dukes section is strictly reserved for the Dukes, exclusively. This is where they gather to discuss issues as well as nominate and vote on bills.
----------Parliament Where bills are voted on by the Council of the Crowned.
----------Cabinet The Cabinet contains the ministries as well as the office of the Regent of the Empire. The numerous ministries are each responsible for an area of Hermertia life or government, and each is headed up by a Minister.
----------Judicial Court The Judicial Court of the Empire. Declarations of War, Requests for Support, and calls for investigation or prosecution can be made here.
-----Indoles Carta Remove this section when the Library goes up as it will then be a duplicate.
-----Applications
_________________ Lady Liserett of the House O'Kleefe Countess of Chester-le-Ford, Wysteria Deputy Minister of Hermertian History Appointed Minister of Wysterian Architecture
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