Guys, I am thinking of creating a website that will collect feedback on play style of of GST user ids of players on GST online, maintain it in a searchable index, and then allow online searches using another form taking GST id as input?

My primary motivation is that I would like to know before a match starts if a GST id is baseline/midcourt/SV/nunchuk etc, and other comments about playstyle.

Although I would come to know this information after the match is over, it is not always possible to remember it in future matches. If there was a website where I could store this information after a match then come back to it at a future time before a match starts and check it quickly using opponent GST id, it would be great thing to know before a match starts I think. Plus if all members contribute input to this site, we get collective feedback of all members who have faced that GST id.

Let me know if this sounds like a good idea. I wouldn't mind spending a day building it (no fancy UI or graphics- plain html form basics) and then putting it online. I might charge a nominal fee (like $1/month per user) to cover the costs of the website.

Reply here if you think this would be helpful to you and you would like to join it? If there are atleast 5 or 10 members who are interested I can go ahead and build it. So please post your feedback on this idea here.

I can give you access to a ftp site where you can upload the website and work on it
I have a hosting account with a web host and I do not mind giving you free access


.. we can also get a domain name for $7 a year

Sounds like a good idea. I used to keep a list of really cheap players that I never want to play again. I stopped doing that, but I still have the list of names and playing styles I can send you (most of them are glitch exploiters, mid-court campers, baseline lobbers, and drop shot spammers, along with people who quit when they are losing).

Do you think something like this might work: http://www.dabbledb.com

They have a free commons plan that allows anyone to view your database and up to 15 users to edit.

That website is only free for the first month, then it is 8$ a month
I think LMI knows how to do it without the special software

wii.Magikhat wrote:That website is only free for the first month, then it is 8$ a month
I think LMI knows how to do it without the special software

Umm, no. You can signup for a free trial and switch to the commons plan which is completely free.

From the website:

WHAT IS THE COMMONS?
It’s a way to build free Dabble databases under a Creative Commons license. Functionally, it’s the same as our paid service except that data you keep in a free application is publicly accessible.

Anyone can see your data and the structure of your application.

Data will be indexed by search engines like Google.

If you create a really useful or innovative application, it might be featured on the site.

We’ll keep all of your personal details private, and you have full control over who can modify the application and data, as well as how the data may be used by others.

IS IT REALLY FREE FOREVER?
Yep. Really.

HOW DO I SIGN UP?
Sign up for our free trial and you can switch to the Commons plan at any time.

WHAT IS DABBLE DB, ANYWAY?
Dabble DB is a tool to manage, share and explore data on the web. Find out more.

Link: http://www.dabbledb.com/explore/commons/

I have worked in internet related engineering field 12+ years and I know everything about it.

I don't need any fancy software, just php (+mysql) is fine for simple features like this. We list all the styles/cheats we want to aggregate, plus some comments, and then just put it in the db. The only thing is avoiding fraud, might need a token $1 per month for user registration/login management (plus asking user to pm from this forum) to avoid bogus userids from spamming the system (usually happens when it is free).

Or create the system on Magikhat web server and have it free initially. Worry about spam issues if it happens in the future.

I PM'ed you the server info

wii.lmi wrote:
I have worked in internet related engineering field 12+ years and I know everything about it.

I don't need any fancy software, just php (+mysql) is fine for simple features like this. We list all the styles/cheats we want to aggregate, plus some comments, and then just put it in the db. The only thing is avoiding fraud, might need a token $1 per month for user registration/login management (plus asking user to pm from this forum) to avoid bogus userids from spamming the system (usually happens when it is free).

I'm sure you're more than capable of setting it up on your own, without the need for a third-party solution. The only reason I suggested DabbleDB is because it's easy, elegant, and (most importantly) FREE.

You mentioned charging users $1 per month to cover the costs of running the website. As useful as your database may be to some people here, I doubt anyone is going to want to pay to access or edit it. Even if it is only $1 per month. If you want to do it on your own, then you have to find a way to keep it free.

I still think this is a great idea since we're not allowed to leave any player feedback on the forum.

I am working with Magikhat to get the server info and setup the system there. We can worry about spam or misuse of the system if it arises in the future. Yes, you are right, we can keep it free. As long as Magikhat is willing to provide his server for this there is really no cost to the system.

How about following inputs per user. Add more if you need.

%play style (add to 100)
Serve Volley
baseline
midcourt

Nunchuk/AI (Y/N)

Cheats used (Y/N):
drop shot spam
lob spam
lob return and net rush
net rush every point
only mid court
connection lags
exploit first serve bug

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You really put a lot of thought into this.. I like it!

Considering most bugs and lag are due to country differences its almost imperative you list countries people are from from both parties. For example I only have super laggy matches with Spain and Brazil players and NEVER have a problem when playing people from the US and Canada, does that mean Spain and Brazil are cheap? No it means that people from the US shouldnt bother playing them.

In fact thats really the only thing I care about, if I let xx player serve first will they get the serve bug? How has their connection been with regards to players from my country? The fact that player y from Japan was super great with player x from Japan doesnt do me much good.

wii.ImNotTrying wrote:Considering most bugs and lag are due to country differences its almost imperative you list countries people are from from both parties. For example I only have super laggy matches with Spain and Brazil players and NEVER have a problem when playing people from the US and Canada, does that mean Spain and Brazil are cheap? No it means that people from the US shouldnt bother playing them.

In fact thats really the only thing I care about, if I let xx player serve first will they get the serve bug? How has their connection been with regards to players from my country? The fact that player y from Japan was super great with player x from Japan doesnt do me much good.

Makes sense. I will add options for user (country) in registration page as well as opponent country (optional) in the feedback page.

Problem with that is that I for example have the UK flag yet I mostly play from Madrid. IS there a way to change it? I bought the wii and set it up etc etc in London.

If anyone wants to add to these inputs, please post (especially the cheats - otherwise you will have to add them as user comments everytime). I'll probably take an hour or two to get this site online over the weekend and then post the link to the site here.

% Play Style (numbers add to 100)
Serve Volley
Net Play
Baseline
Midcourt

Nunchuk/AI (check box)

Country: (text box)

Created/Pro (check box)

Cheats used (Y/N check box)
drop shot spammer
constant lobber
lob return and net rush
net rush every point
only mid court
connection lags
plays only if serves first

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