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It looks like the COMMUNITY FEATURES phase of improvements is starting to fade, which means its time for GROWTH & USABILITY. Sadly this part is not as fun. And it's something that march, choco, and I simply can't do on our own. So, we're hoping you'll be able to help us out. Although I'm sure you'd all chip in out of the kindness of your own hearts, we're giving away big points for your help.

We need you to write articles. These articles will be used as part of the help system of the site, so new users won't be completely overwhelemed with all the new features (Duels, Messages, etc). An article needs to give a good overview of its topic and provide enough detail to make sure someone understands and knows how to use the feature (or whatever) you're writing about.

Here's a good example of what would be an article: http://myadventuregame.com/forums/message.asp?MessageId=1110. Note that it's not just a list of 10 declartive sentances: there's an intro paragraph, each item has some decent points. 

With that said, each article you pen (that we accept/approve) gets 50 points. They will go into the help & tips section and linked throughout the site. Here's a list of articles needed:

- MAG Points
-  Duels
- Private Messages
- Game Basics (not how to use editor, but like how its divided into pages, links, etc)
- My Pictures (how to upload, use, etc)
- Forums Overview

You can email me your article as a word document or whatever. Soon, there will be a page that lets you write articlses. But while I work on that, you can work on writing articles.

Any questions, please ask.

My moderators Article goes into Forums Overview, PAY UP!!  lol.  I'm serious though.   Can I just put an Article in the Newbie Central?  Since its Helping them?

That's not an article, a feature request. But it's the right length for an article.

All articles will be in the ARticles section (non existant), but y0ou can definitely link and refer to them n stuff.

A bit short, but on the right track. We're thinking, like atleast a few paragraphs. I'd include some uses for pictures:

 - how they help your game (remember, we're here to encourage ppl to make games)
 - you can use as avatar

Also, when giving instructions, it's best to break them out by steps:

1) Click here
2) Click there
3) Finally, do that.

Thanx it took:

WARNING: NO ALEXP'S EYES BEYOND THIS POINT.

All of 43 seconds on my stop watch,