Community Growth: Phase One

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**Casey's Law**

We are trying to grow a large Infinity community here on Dakka, the largest wargaming forum available.
Below are a list of topics and plans of action to grow the community and eventually earn our own sub-forum.
I will keep this OP updated so it check it often and help out wherever you can! Thank you!

We have completed all the groundwork for Phase One!
I'd like to extend a personal thank you from me to all the contributors and supporters, well done everyone!
Now we await their completion which is in Dakka's hands.

Sub-Forum
- We all believe Infinity deserves its own sub-forum but our first community attempt fell short. Link above.
- In response, we are actively trying to grow the community.

Sticky threads - Success!
- Threads have been compiled into one resource thread and it has been stickied!
- Thanks to yakface and BobbaFett.

P&M Blogs Thread - Success!
- A thread with an updated list of Dakka Infinity P&M blogs.
- Post a link to your blog over there if you would like it to be added to the list.
- Thanks to endtransmission.

Painting Competition - Success!
- Happening soon.
- In the early stages of organisation.
- CB have almost definitely pledged prize support.
- Thanks to yakface, legoburner, inquisitorlewis, BlueDagger and Corvus Belli.

Signatures and Avatars - Success!
- Please make sure you hyperlink your signature of choice to the Dakka Infinity Forum.
- Thanks to SilverMK2, The CF, BlueDagger
- If you would like to contribute then please feel free, i will happily add your work to the list below. We haven't had any Avatars submitted yet.
- We currently have these options available for your signature:

Spoiler:

Dakka Rankings - Success!
- Organise them for all factions then submit them to Lego as a community.
- The seven factions have been submitted! Link above.
- Thanks to Slarg232 and BlueDagger.

Spoiler:

Glossary - Under Reconstruction
- Lets create a list of terms that we would like to be added to the Dakka Glossary and then propose them as a community.
- The first wave has been submitted, link above. Feel free to add more terms by posting in this thread.
- Thanks to BlueDagger, Janzerker and Noir.

Spoiler:

**BlueDagger**

LoF - Line of Fire
ZoC - Zone of Control
GML - Guided Missile Launcher
HD - Hacking Device
HD+ - Hacking Device Plus
FO - Forward Observe
MSV - Multispectral Visor
TO Camo - Thermo-Optical Camouflage
MSR - MULTI Sniper Rifle
Combi - Combi Rifle
FtF Roll - Face to Face Roll
ARO - Automatic Reaction Order
G:Sync - Ghost: Synchronized
AD - Airborne Deployment
LoL - Loss of Lieutenant
HFT - Heavy Flamer Thrower
LFT - Light Flame Thrower
HGL - Heavy Grenade Launcher
LGL - Light Grenade Launcher

Just off the top of my head

**Casey's Law**

Legend!

I'm a bit new to the game to but i'll try add some later when i'm less busy.

**Janzerker**

A few more of the most used terms:

NWI - No Wound Incapacitation
NBW - Natural Born Warrior
MA - Martial Arts
SSL2 - Sixth Sense lvl 2
AP - Armor Piercing Ammo
ADH - Adhesive Ammo
EXP - Explosive Ammo
E/M - Electro Magnetic Pulse Ammo
DA - Double Action Ammo
ODD - Optical Disruption Device
ODF - Optical Disruption Field
360V - 360 Visor
LI - Light Infantry
MI - Medium Infantry
HI - Heavy Infantry
REM - Remote Drone
TAG - Tactical Armored Gear
WB - Warband
HMG - Heavy Machine Gun
HMC - Hyperfast Magnetic Cannon
ADHL - Adhesive-Launcher
ML - Missile Launcher
LSG - Light Shotgun
HSG - Heavy Shotgun
BSG - Boarding Shotgun
CCW - Close Combat Weapon
CA - Combined Army
EI - Evolved Intelligence
MAF - Morat Aggression Force
QK - Qapu Khalqi
MO - Military Orders
JSA - Japanese Sectorial Army
ISS - Imperial Secret Service
KS - Kuang Shi
CG - Celestial Guard
CK - Crazy Koala
AVA - Availability
SWC - Support Weapon Cost
WIP - Will Power
BTS - Biotechnological Shield
DIS - Disabled
IMM - Immobilized
IMP - Impersonator
ITS - Infinity Tournament System

**Noir**

Nice start, the only one I can think of right now that has not been said is...

CH - Camouflage and Hiding

and I can't belive it was left out so far

.

P.S. A subforum for Infinity would be nice too.

**BobbaFett**

Noir wrote:P.S. A subforum for Infinity would be nice too.

Completely agree.

More than 20 threads in the frontpage of this Sub-forum are about Infinity. This "Malifaux, Infinity and other games" is becoming "Infinity and other games". I think it's time for an INFINITY subforum.

There is an obvious growing community here, and people is usually asking questions that this ofurm has answered before. Veteran gamers can introduce new gamers properly and even sticky some basic threads to share the gaming basics.

Some people even prefer Dakka to the official forums because here the news, the answers, the main useful stuff comes directly, inestad of navigate a huge official forum full of noise.

I will collaborate helping new players in a Infinity sub-forum, for sure.

**Alpharius**

I tried to convince Legoburner that we should get INFINITY its own sub-forum.

The best I could do at the time was get them second billing behind Malifaux.

I'd suggest going to the Nuts & Bolts forum and posting requests for it there.

That would also be the same place to request the INFINITY terms be added to the online glossary too, once we have a 'complete' list.

**BlueDagger**

If you do a subforum request post the link here so players can post up their support in it.

**Alpharius**

I requested it personally to Lego.

What I'm saying is that someone else needs to request it, and then if there's enough support for it... Shazam!

There is NO DOUBT that we should have a separate INFINITY forum for many reasons:

1) Awesome miniatures
2) Awesome rules
3) Awesome company that listens to and actively supports the community and is one of the few that 'deserves' as much support as possible to help companies that are 'doing it right'!

But it isn't up to me, apparently!

Someone lead the charge in the Nuts and Bolts forum!

**BlueDagger**

The first stone has been cast:

Request an infinity subforum.... http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/0/439381.page#4082500

**Casey's Law**

Great work guys, i've updated the OP and the name of the thread. I'm too new to the game to add anything to the list at this stage but i'll throw CB in:
CB - Corvus Belli
Any of you vets want to make in additions or alterations before we submit it the list to the Glossary suggestion thread?

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I may also have alphabetised the list...

**BlueDagger**

Reviewing the list the only edits I would suggest are my own lol.

Remove Combi, doens't fit with the letter theme of shortcuts.

Drop the Camo off TO Camo and just make it TO -> Therma-Optic

Take the Roll off FtF and just make it FtF -> Face to Face Roll

also,

SSL1 -> Sixth Sense Level 1

**Casey's Law**

Changes made, i've spotted a few gaps myself now. If i have the time i'll go through the rulebooks and pick them all out, if someone else would like to do that, that would be good too.

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Here is a question that i'd like to throw into the mix:

What can we do, as Dakka's Infinity community, to increase activity and grow this part of the forum?

A competition? We might be able to advertise it on the Infinity website.

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Sharpened up the OP.

**Pacific**

Great idea! Did you mean something like a painting comp (so perhaps just a single mini to keep it simple) ?

**Casey's Law**

Yeh, that's probably the easiest thing. We could add a requirement for a short amount of fluff to go with the model but it might over complicate it. I just like fluff!

We could possibly arrange a prize but i'm not sure how.

Maybe restrict the competition to LI or HI or TAGs or something?

**Pacific**

Might be worthwhile contacting CB?

In any case, I think in light of the effort some of the guys here want to make in terms of getting a good Infinity community going here, how about we start some kind of initiative?

How about making an advert for use in our sigs, directing to the 'Malifaux, Infinity & Other Skirmish Games' section of the forum? It might be effective if it is advertised here, and also through those of us who post on other forums to try and bring traffic here?

**Alpharius**

That's a good idea!

I'm also OK with the idea of a painting competition - IF we can have it start after Adepticon!

I'm pretty busy getting my Alpha Legion ready for that event, and won't be able to think about painting anything else until after Adepticon...

**Death Gear**

I'm in for painting competitions.

**Casey's Law**

I think the signature is an amazing idea. How about a particular slogan that people can put on their own signature?
For instance id like something quite slim but someone else might want something that takes up the entire signature space. A slogan would tie them all together maybe?
How about a play on the "It's not your list it's you!" slogan?

When is Adepticon? I don't mind waiting, it would give us more time to advertise and set it up.
@Pacific - Do you think CB would be interested in putting up a prize? Maybe Lego and Yak would be more likely to help out? Also if we are putting a simple model up for a prize a few of us could just chip in and buy it.

**Morathi's Darkest Sin**

Aye, I'd be up for a painting comp.. would give me a excuse to buy something new for my Nomads.

**BobbaFett**

Contacting CB with the idea of making a better community in Dakka Dakka... with the objective of promoting them in the most popular wargaming forum...

Just asking them if they want to donate an starter pack or a TAG for a painting competition...

DO IT!!!!

That is a GREAT idea!! Do it!!!

**Alpharius**

Adepticon is April 19th through April 22nd.

An Infinity painting comp here on Dakka Dakka would be... awesome!

And I'm more than happy to take on any additional Mod duties this might entail!

**Casey's Law**

Awesome, i'm totally up for organising this. What dates would be best for a competition like this?

Edit: Didn't see your post Alpharius. Would you like to organise this together? It would be great to get a MOD on the team considering the red tape that might be involved. Particularly it would be good to have your name against this.

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OP updated.

Alpharius if you and i want to organise it we probably shouldn't be allowed to enter. What do you think? If it's just the MOD stuff you might be okay, i don't mind sitting out if i'm organising.

I'll get on to CB tomorrow.

Shall i present the Glossary list as it is and ~~put a line through~~ what is there? That means new additions can still go onto the list to be added in a second wave.

**Alpharius**

I'm more than happy to help out - once we come up with a consensus in terms of start date, type of figure, etc. we'll see what we can do!

**endtransmission**

Some other ideas that I was kicking around in my head last night.

1) Would Infinity (and other game system) related Rankings be of interest? I'm sure we could build up some based on the unit types.

2) A thread in here linking to the Infinity P&M blogs would be good as they tend to sink very quickly and get lost.

3) More after-action reports to say how effective you felt your list went against your opponents as full on battle reports seem to be rather tricksy with all the actions going on.

4) New lists/requests for help with a list should probably be split out. Currently some of the infinity threads are no longer about the original topic and would have been better as new threads.

5) When the new releases come out each month, would it be good to have a thread where people can suggest lists that would utilise this month's releases nicely? This would give us a new, fairly active thread, each month as a spin-off from the N&R and give people the chance to learn more about creating effective lists for when we do get a separate section.

5.5) It might be interesting to try and work with an online reseller to create "List of the month" deals designed to showcase one of the new releases? For example there was quite a lot of interest in lists featuring the Jotum when it was announced.

6) Is it worth creating a set of Infinity related user icons, or an overlay that people can put onto their icon? Tenuous I know, but at least it helps spread the Infinity love a bit and might get people looking to see what the images are of

I also love the idea of a painting competition. I don't think it even needs to be an official thing with prizes. Maybe just a little Infinity painting icon to stick in your footer and bragging rights, much like the Pimp my wizard competitions. Having said that, prizes or something from CB might tempt some of the official forum bodies over to join in.

I will try and poke my local players to join Dakka too

**Pacific**

LostSoulCaseysLaw wrote:@Pacific - Do you think CB would be interested in putting up a prize? Maybe Lego and Yak would be more likely to help out? Also if we are putting a simple model up for a prize a few of us could just chip in and buy it.

OK well regarding contacting CB for prize support, does anyone know any posters over on the official forum who are linked to CB?

I think it might be an idea to have all of the ideas for this sub-forum ready before we start the competition (bearing in mind it will probably pull in some new players?) So perhaps end of April will work out perfectly.

I know Legoburner has said no to the specific Infinity sub-forum, but how about stickies? Endtransmission has made some great points about things we could include; A link to blogs (as they do tend to disappear off the front page of the P&M section within 30 minutes!), perhaps a 'New to Infinity? Click here' thread, with the first post as a compilation of useful guides and links?

How about a particular slogan that people can put on their own signature?
For instance id like something quite slim but someone else might want something that takes up the entire signature space. A slogan would tie them all together maybe?
How about a play on the "It's not your list it's you!" slogan?

How about 2 signature options, one small one big? One could be a simple slogan, I don't know something like "Infinity, the game where it is always your turn! Come join the community on Dakka (link)", or something similar? I think something small but punchy is best. Also, for a second bigger option you could have slogan followed by an animated GiF, similar to the one I have below, which could link directly to the sub-forum.

**endtransmission**

K. I'm going to start a new thread for people to add links to the various P&M blogs in an attempt to get things rolling a bit more.

One other thing I thought of. There are currently no Infinity entries in the Articles section. Some tactica articles and entries into the Army Profiles would be a great way to showcase what people have

**Casey's Law**

Alpharius wrote:I'm more than happy to help out - once we come up with a consensus in terms of start date, type of figure, etc. we'll see what we can do!

Awesome, i'll update the OP and keep the questions fresh.

endtransmission wrote:Some other ideas that I was kicking around in my head last night...
...I also love the idea of a painting competition. I don't think it even needs to be an official thing with prizes. Maybe just a little Infinity painting icon to stick in your footer and bragging rights, much like the Pimp my wizard competitions. Having said that, prizes or something from CB might tempt some of the official forum bodies over to join in.
I will try and poke my local players to join Dakka too

Awesome ideas, dude!
1) Brilliant! We should have one for each faction and maybe Mercs too. Maybe even Sectorials!
2) Another great idea and nice one on putting it into action.
3) Sounds like a good idea. It probably requires someone to lead the way with a simple and concise format. Any takers?
4) Good point, if a thread starts to take on a new topic we should politely ask for the person to start a new thread. It's for the good of the community after all.
5) Cool idea, does someone want to take on the job or should we leave it to whoever gets there first?
5.5) I know a reseller from the Official Forum who lives near me and opens up all the Infinity boxes and clams to sell individual models. I'm sure he'd love the trade and would be happy to get involved. When we are certain about going down that road i don't mind getting in touch with him.
6) That could work, don't think i would use it but it might be something other people would want. We need a photoshop wizzkid.

Pacific wrote:OK well regarding contacting CB for prize support, does anyone know any posters over on the official forum who are linked to CB?

Sadly not. Alpharius recently emailed the customer support and got a very helpful response, maybe we could start there?

Pacific wrote:I think it might be an idea to have all of the ideas for this sub-forum ready before we start the competition (bearing in mind it will probably pull in some new players?) So perhaps end of April will work out perfectly.

Yeh i agree, that gives us a month to deal with all the suggestions in this thread, we should be ready to announce by then. We could have the hand in date in mid May?

Pacific wrote:I know Legoburner has said no to the specific Infinity sub-forum, but how about stickies? Endtransmission has made some great points about things we could include; A link to blogs (as they do tend to disappear off the front page of the P&M section within 30 minutes!), perhaps a 'New to Infinity? Click here' thread, with the first post as a compilation of useful guides and links?

Stickies is an awesome idea, we should start a list of which threads to ask to be stickied. I'll put it in the OP. 'New to Infinity' would be a very useful thread i'm sure!

Pacific wrote:How about 2 signature options, one small one big? One could be a simple slogan, I don't know something like "Infinity, the game where it is always your turn! Come join the community on Dakka (link)", or something similar? I think something small but punchy is best. Also, for a second bigger option you could have slogan followed by an animated GiF, similar to the one I have below, which could link directly to the sub-forum.

That sounds like a good idea, again we need someone who is very talented with photoshop. Any suggestions?

endtransmission wrote:One other thing I thought of. There are currently no Infinity entries in the Articles section. Some tactica articles and entries into the Army Profiles would be a great way to showcase what people have

We should add that to the 'New to Infinity?' resources thread when we make it.

Okay i'm off to update the OP!

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Submitted the Glossary we have collected so far, keep adding to it for the second wave.

Submitted for two threads to be stickied, more to come.

**Janzerker**

LostSoulCasey'sLaw wrote:

Pacific wrote:OK well regarding contacting CB for prize support, does anyone know any posters over on the official forum who are linked to CB?

Sadly not. Alpharius recently emailed the customer support and got a very helpful response, maybe we could start there?

Alpharius' request was answered by Palanka, the webmaster.
Another staff member very active in the forum is Bostria, which I know has been following with interest the petition process for an Infinity subforum in Dakka, and obviously was a little disappointed with the final resolution.

So, as far as I'm concerned, CB shows an interest in an Infinity community growing in Dakka. Which thing you could exploit in your favor. I encourage you to contact them and present a solid and credible plan for the painting competition, tell them about your intentions and plans to promote Infinity in Dakka and imho It's quite likely they'll offer some prize support to the initiative.

Also keep in mind attendants to Indy Gencon will be able to meet in person Carlos Llauger and Gutier Lusquiños aka Bostria and Interruptor; who will be present at Battlefoam's and Micro Arts Studio's booth, their supporting partners, with some Infinity stuff of course.

**Casey's Law**

Thanks for that info, Janzerker! I'll be contacting CB as soon as we have our act together.