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Runescapian321
04-14-2008, 03:44 AM
I, myself, am getting tired of all of the leechers ("This ain't workin"), all the un-educated people ("z0mg, i wantz runscpe GPz!"), and all of the spammers ("works fine, thanks, cya"). Henceforth, I have written this tut on how to become respected (by my standards) at the SRL-Forums.

Take Note: By following these self-made rules to the best of my ability, I was auto-memberized. So keep in mind that by just following these rules you could receive the same reward if you're lucky ;)

Rule #1 - Absolutely NO Spamming

As soon as I see a newcomer make a spam post, I immediately look down on them. It just shows me that they haven't read rules, are inconsiderate, and/or are just plain stupid. Now, if I see a first time poster make a long, well thought out, lengthy post, I immediately think, "Hey, this guy might actually contribute!". Sometimes even a simple suggestion on how to go about fixing a bug in a script is impressive.

For those of you who don't know, spamming is:


Making one word posts
Posting things irrelevant to the topic
Saying something like "nice, thanks" or "it doesn't work" without explaining yourself
Double Posting (use the Edit button instead)


Example of a non-spam reply (thanks rizzaliau) -


This script works pretty well! Here's a progress report -


|_Blah-Script| 1h:3m:54s|
| XP Gained: 38273 | XP/Hour: 37982 |
| Levels Gained: 2 |

One thing I noticed is that it doesn't always click the monster, usually when it has wandered too far south. After that, it takes about 5 minutes until it gets back near the middle and starts fighting. Thanks for the script, good luck with it!


By the way, if you don't know, a progress report is something the scripter has to implement in his/her script. It usually comes up in the debug box (the box in SCAR right below the script's code) every once in a while.

Rule #2 - Try to use decent grammar

If I see someone say something like, "u kno, this thing is pritty sweet, but it cantz find the rock half ofs the time", it doesn't impress me. Some people think they're cool doing that, but to me, it's just a waste of time trying to decipher half of it. The forums have a nice, handy, Spell-Checker built in when you're replying to a thread/making a thread. It's in the top right corner of the box. Use that, and take some time to look over your grammar. Sure, perfect grammar can be annoying, so an occasional 'lol' or smiley can be put in. Also, not too many people do this, and it's not too annoying, but Try To Not Capitalize Every Word You Say.

EDIT: Minkino has brought to my attention that the spell-checker isn't working. Therefore, I suggest you use what I use - the Firefox spell-checker (it comes with Firefox). Everywhere you type is just like typing in MS Word in the sense that all your misspelled words are underlined in red.

Rule #3 - Don't get yourself into flame wars

Flaming is heavily insulting or fighting with another member of the forums. It really is just a waste of space and causes two (or more) people to hate each other. If you get in a big flame war, you're scarred for life in the eyes of anyone who sees it, thinking you have a short temper. Even so, it's always nice if you make up in the end ;). If you REALLY have to do it, then take it to the BBQ Pit section of the forums, or on IM.

Remember - "If you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all" (Unless it's constructive criticism)

Rule #4 - Use the Search button

You don't know how annoying it is to keep replying to the same question with the same answer over and over. For instance, so many people have asked how to set up Scar + SRL, and every time they are directed to a tutorial which could have been found with 3 minutes of searching. Almost any question could be answered in the Tutorial Island section. And now, since it's re-organized, it should be easier than ever. I suggest you look through tutorial island for 5 minutes, then search for 10 minutes, and if you still can't find it, post it.

Rule #5 - Get at least some SRL/Scar knowledge

As you use scripts, look through the script and think, "What does this procedure do?". Try to answer your own question. If you really can't do it, look at some basic tuts in the Tutorial Island section under Beginner Tutorials. This way, you'll be able to fix simple errors without bugging other people. Don't forget to learn to make your own scripts eventually though (I'll explain why in a bit).

Rule #6 - Do NOT swear

Swearing on these forums can get you banned, usually only if you do it excessively. Even so, just like in real life, when you swear in a public-like area, everybody will look at you (or in this case your post) and think you're an illiterate person who can't think of a less vulgar way of expressing yourself.

Rule #7 - Think Before You Type (Credits to Pixelate)

Sometimes something just pops into your head, but instead of just posting it right away, think it through, and make sure nobody else has suggested it. Don't make yourself look stupid by saying something like "Where can I download RAM?" (Couldn't think of anything better :p).

Rule #8 - NEVER use a script without posting the results/proggy (Credits to n00b? n00b?)

Whenever you run a script, even if it doesn't even compile, post your results on the thread where you got the script. This will help the author of the script improve the script, helping both you and him. If you don't post results/proggies, the author will assume that his script is flawless, and he won't update it to make it better. Along with that, you will be considered a leecher.

By the way, by 'results' I mean just say why your player(s) stopped, mention anything the script could be more efficient (like if it finds the tree to cut really slow), etc.

Rule #9 - Be active in the Forums

I know some people have busy lives, but if you really want to get people to know you on SRL, you have to be active. Being active shows others what you're like, and if you follow all of these 'rules' while being active, you'll show that you are an intelligent person, getting people to respect you.

Rule #10 - Help others whenever you can

If you know the answer to something, post it! Not only will the person you helped be very grateful, but everyone else will see that you're willing to help people. Also, if there's a question that keeps coming up again and again (A while ago it used to be Where do I get SCAR/SRL????, like 3 times a day) and you're really getting bored of answering it, write a tutorial, so then all you have to do is post a link.



That concludes the rules, try to follow them to the best of your abilities and you'll be well on the road to SRL greatness ;)

Now, for some info on SRL Junior Members and SRL Members.

SRL Junior Members

Edit: As of 9/26/10, I believe SRL Junior Members are no longer what they once were, so the below explanation is incorrect. I'm not that active anymore so I do not know all the specifics, besides knowing that Jr. Membership is no longer a requirement to access the majority of SRL's scripts.

These are people who have made 10 non-spam posts and have been registered for at least a week. Until then, you only have access to pretty basic scripts (well, some aren't that basic but they don't do all that much). Mainly autofighters, autotalkers, powerminers, powerchoppers, etc. When you're a Jr. Member, you have access to some of the better scripts - including ones that bank.

SRL Members

These people are those that can script, except in some rare special cases. You get this rank after applying (where other SRL Members vote) with a script. Attitude and helpfulness increase your chances. These people have access to the best of the best scripts. The most complicated, the best working, the best....everything. Even so, you'll know how to make your own scripts when you're an SRL Member, so you might not even need those.


Hope you like my tutorial! Happy..err....becoming respected? :rolleyes:


Creds to Hy71194 for giving me the idea of making this tut.

Da 0wner
04-14-2008, 03:45 AM
Nice, maybe add how to use the edit button? Nice anyway Rep++

MasterKill
04-14-2008, 06:52 AM
Rule #1: i'm safe there :)
Rule #2: darn disslexia :p
Rule #3: at sp0rk-eh I allways stop flamewars (mod powers ftw)
Rule #4: I don't need a search buttum :)
Rule #5: I fail at that point. LOL

fun turial ;)

Runescapian321
04-14-2008, 10:59 AM
Meh, I don't care if people type with some errors, but if you type half 1337 $P37K it's annoying.

Nice sarcasm at rule 5 there :p

Richard
04-14-2008, 12:37 PM
Nice guide here, I'll give you rep, if I can, I gave you some recently. Anyway, yeah great tut.

Admin, sticky?

QuickSymantec
04-14-2008, 01:58 PM
Nice tut you got there Runescapian :P

I bet many people here on Srl-Forums needed this ;)

EDIT:

5/5 Stars Voting From Me! :D

What u guys mean with rep++?

EDIT (again :S):

Nvm got what rep++ is xD and i did rep++ :D

mastaraymond
04-14-2008, 02:05 PM
Don't forget to Rep++ (click the blue checkmark in the corner of my post) me if you liked the tutorial ;)


Doesn't asking for rep make you less respected?

Harry
04-14-2008, 02:07 PM
Grats. You actually made it ^^.

PvH
04-14-2008, 02:13 PM
very nice tut;)
i didn't learn anything from it:p
but still a nice tut:D
i'll rep++ you now!

Zyt3x
04-14-2008, 02:25 PM
Doesn't asking for rep make you less respected?

I was also thinking that! i think a developer or admin said that it was againt the rules or something...?

[ontopic]great tut, i can still remember when the only thing i did was to spam sb100's powerskill-script-thread :')

Runescapian321
04-20-2008, 09:58 PM
UPDATED!

Added Rule #6, sounds cheesy though :p

Feel free to give suggestions on some other 'rules' (you don't have to make the whole explanation, just what the rule should be)

JLauberth
08-01-2008, 02:31 AM
genius

oglokes
08-22-2008, 07:58 AM
Thanks for the TUT man, now i know how to become a Srl-Jr.Member and use better scripts. I don't know about becoming a SRL-Member, i barely even know how to work a script =( oh well ill still try to look at scripting tutorials ;) Thanks again. // Oglokes

Rep++'ed :D

hankinst
08-25-2008, 01:29 PM
this is very nice im new to this so i will not be a srl member for a while but i want to be one eventually

Nava2
08-30-2008, 05:36 AM
Most of this can be summed up into a one word answer.

Maturity.

Good tut, rather useless to those who can actually read it!

I joke, I joke.

Death12652
09-18-2008, 12:19 AM
Nice this is a great guide although it is just common sense but i guess people can be pretty stupid in posting replies and other nonsense. I mean i Like short responses if they are a progy but thats just one mans opinion right.

wazzzup
09-18-2008, 01:26 AM
Doesn't asking for rep make you less respected?

owned.

i guess that now that i got that out of the way i have to say something meaningful...great thread!! I had a flame war regarding politics...argh
mccain ftw?


genius

fail!!?!?!! dude did you not read what he said lol, but its ur first post so thats ok..i think

sirlaughsalot
09-18-2008, 01:36 AM
Meh, no excuse... this is a pretty good "tut" though, but gravedig?

wazzzup
09-18-2008, 01:38 AM
argh i just say it on new posts so i assumed it wasnt old...the person BEFORE me actually messed up..lol not saying names or anything

wazzzup
09-18-2008, 02:04 AM
ty, rep+ for the tut!!! (your so modest)

Pixelate
09-20-2008, 09:17 PM
Pretty good tut. Only other thing i could add is 'Think before you type'. I have seen lots of comments where people don't think very hard about what they are writing and come out with a very stupid looking post that doesn't do them any favours.

Runescapian321
09-21-2008, 12:04 AM
Pretty good tut. Only other thing i could add is 'Think before you type'. I have seen lots of comments where people don't think very hard about what they are writing and come out with a very stupid looking post that doesn't do them any favours.

Thanks for the idea :) Added.

Minkino
09-28-2008, 06:16 AM
Nice tut, try to follow all these rules dont wanna look stupidand noobish. Also the spell check doesnt work just tryed it.

pini3000
09-28-2008, 06:37 AM
To be honest, who actually uses the built in spell checker? Most words are fairly easy to remember spelling. Using correct grammar is where confusion occurs.

tank phobia
09-29-2008, 06:54 AM
Nice guide...

Just kidding I did actually read it!

And you will be glad to know I'm not a leecher and am currently trying to write my first script (an alcher, it has been done before but all the scripts I have tried seem to fail after a short time or don't incorporate features that I want!). Anyway thanks for the guide will be sure to keep in mind all of your tips.

Runescapian321
10-09-2008, 02:34 AM
Nice tut, try to follow all these rules dont wanna look stupidand noobish. Also the spell check doesnt work just tryed it.

Hmm...You're right, weird...


To be honest, who actually uses the built in spell checker? Most words are fairly easy to remember spelling. Using correct grammar is where confusion occurs.

Personally, I think Firefox with its built in spell checker is really helpful ;)


Nice guide...

Just kidding I did actually read it!

And you will be glad to know I'm not a leecher and am currently trying to write my first script (an alcher, it has been done before but all the scripts I have tried seem to fail after a short time or don't incorporate features that I want!). Anyway thanks for the guide will be sure to keep in mind all of your tips.

Glad you liked it :)

StriK.eR
10-09-2008, 03:07 AM
gave you a +5 rating, as well as rep (haven't yet but will in a second)..

Most of this stuff is common sense, however some people need to know it... this should be sticked.

I type as correct as possible for the most part, I'm not grammar expert or anything, but I use my high school education as much as possible. ;D

XRaye
10-09-2008, 03:41 AM
I'm all that (Except the srl member part) and i'm not respected :(.
Lol just kidding good tut (Or what ever you would call it), hopefully some leechers will find their way to it.

n00b? n00b?
10-09-2008, 05:03 AM
Hey,

You should make it a rule for people to use FireFox!

It stops the poorly spelled words from being spelled often o.O

Also make it a point to always leave a progress report of a script you run,
it helps develop the best scripts further :)

Also the occasional hug never hurt anybody did it <3

Runescapian321
10-09-2008, 11:54 AM
gave you a +5 rating, as well as rep (haven't yet but will in a second)..

Most of this stuff is common sense, however some people need to know it... this should be sticked.

I type as correct as possible for the most part, I'm not grammar expert or anything, but I use my high school education as much as possible. ;D

Thanks :) Glad you like it.


I'm all that (Except the srl member part) and i'm not respected :(.
Lol just kidding good tut (Or what ever you would call it), hopefully some leechers will find their way to it.

You may not think you're respected, but you never know.


Hey,

You should make it a rule for people to use FireFox!

It stops the poorly spelled words from being spelled often o.O

Also make it a point to always leave a progress report of a script you run,
it helps develop the best scripts further :)

Also the occasional hug never hurt anybody did it <3

Thanks for the suggestions, rep++ :D

EDIT: ADDED RULES #8 and #9!

EDIT: ADDED RULE #10

rizzaliau
11-02-2008, 09:27 AM
Very informative but it would have been better if you have included an example of a "non-spam" reply

markkinen
11-02-2008, 10:57 AM
how come i cannot download all the tutorials?

Runescapian321
11-02-2008, 02:37 PM
how come i cannot download all the tutorials?

What do you mean?

EDIT:


Very informative but it would have been better if you have included an example of a "non-spam" reply

Thanks :) I'll add that when I have time later, in a rush atm :\

marpis
06-05-2009, 06:55 PM
leechers who, for example, download scar without SRL, then come here and download the first script they see and post "hey this isnt working", cannot be prevented with any threads or so because they don't read these threads.
sorry for a monstersentence.

Good tutorial anyways, i hope ppl read it too!

Da 0wner
06-05-2009, 06:57 PM
Well, adding an addon for vBulletin which will require users to view a certain thread or page before downloading is how it could be preventing (with some sort of trivia at the end to make sure they actually read it :p).

Also, why you gravedig? I know that it is a tutorial though :p.

Runescapian321
06-05-2009, 09:00 PM
leechers who, for example, download scar without SRL, then come here and download the first script they see and post "hey this isnt working", cannot be prevented with any threads or so because they don't read these threads.
sorry for a monstersentence.

Good tutorial anyways, i hope ppl read it too!

True, though I think everyone, not just leechers, should be taking a good look at it :)



Also, why you gravedig? I know that it is a tutorial though :p.

I think this would be a good tutorial to read, esp. in light of the recent goings on in the member's section.

Laur€ns
06-07-2009, 11:28 PM
Well, adding a addon for vBulletin which will require users to view a certain thread or page before downloading is how it could be preventing (with some sort of trivia at the end to make sure they actually read it :p).

That is a cool idea!

Laimonas171
07-31-2009, 09:44 PM
Rule #1 - Absolutely NO Spamming
PASSED

Rule #2 - Try to use decent grammar
PASSED (I failed at the start, (didn't work Spell-Checker) now it works fine, so i trying to be good in that spot.)

Rule #3 - Don't get yourself into flame wars
PASSED

Rule #4 - Use the Search button
PASSED (i trying to find myself, but if i cant fint i makeing thread about it)

Rule #5 - Get at least some SRL/Scar knowledge
PASSED

Rule #6 - Do NOT swear
PASSED

Rule #7 - Think Before You Type
PASSED

Rule #8 - NEVER use a script without posting the results/proggy
PASSED (i posting atleast 1 proggy if script has it, if it fails i post it to(how it fails and all about it )

Rule #9 - Be active in the Forums
PASSED (i am active, i think.)

Rule #10 - Help others whenever you can
PASSED (if anyone ask me, or i see what i can help i will do that.)

HyperSecret
08-13-2009, 09:41 PM
Pretty much use common sense and don't be a douche and you will be fine. Also act a little mature...

Runescapian321
08-14-2009, 03:22 AM
Pretty much use common sense and don't be a douche and you will be fine. Also act a little mature...

In a nutshell, yes. Some people need to be taught what 'common sense' is though ;)

IwriteCode
11-19-2009, 04:00 AM
nice guide, I'm new to these forums and scar but not new to programming (have done bit of c++ and VB). I plan to write some RS scripts and get feedback from you guys.

sf411
11-19-2009, 04:16 AM
Glad to see that this is posted, lets me know what people think. Once I get out of the programming class Im in now, I will be sure to start working on some scar scripts!

Dervish
12-01-2009, 07:49 PM
#1 No spamming :

I have failed this

#2 Decent Grammer :

I'm fine.

#3 Flame Wars :

I love debates, but hate when they get people to get angry at each other.

#4 Search button :

Failed my first days, fine now.

#5 Basic SCAR/SRL :

I've lost the little something there, failed.

#6 No swearing :

Failed.

#7 Think before you type :

Fine.

#8 Post proggies and feedback when using a script :

Failed.

#9 Be active :

It goes up and down, depends on my mood, right now I lack some friends (= active)

#10 Help others when you can :

Failed, don't always care enough to help people.

Zyt3x
12-01-2009, 08:05 PM
I totally forgot about this :redface:
I added it to my favorites and I'll be sure to use this when I'm spam-hunting :)

dhandley12
09-25-2010, 11:00 PM
Thank you for the general guidelines on how to be an active helpful member on this website. I really enjoy the community behind this bot and all of the support for newbies like me that have no clue where to start. This entire forum is great and i cannot wait utilize all of the resources that it has to offer.:)

Swagger
11-10-2011, 09:39 PM
I also wish to thank you...I am a beginner at the moment, but I plan on learning how to script in this "language(?)" and hopefully become a member in good repute.
Will be reading more into this site, also plan on publishing a few guides myself.

Calle
12-19-2011, 12:46 AM
Nice...

Silent
12-28-2011, 11:46 PM
This needs a mega bump. I feel like all new users should be required to read this before they can access any other part of the fourm...

[XoL]
12-29-2011, 02:19 PM
This needs a mega bump. I feel like all new users should be required to read this before they can access any other part of the fourm...

Couldnt agree more, this is very well written and explains in pretty good detail about srl and everything it stands for.

Swatarianess
12-29-2011, 02:42 PM
Sounds awesome gotta get some Rep from you beatiful people to get SRL Membs new life Goal atm ;)

Bom
06-16-2012, 01:32 AM
Hm I guess releasing a script on my first day makes me a non leecher right?