An Replace Previous DueThe brand new r/Xbox Greetings all, We'd first like to increase a really honest thanks to every of you who go to and take part with us. At this time we’re saying some vital modifications to the general construction of those communities. Xbox and Reddit have undergone vital modifications through the years. Fifteen years in the past, the one method to entry Reddit was by a desktop pc and the "outdated" reddit interface (lengthy could it reign). At this time, the overwhelming majority of you discover your approach right here through cellular or app. Communities that numbered within the lots of and 1000’s, now have thousands and thousands of customers. What was as soon as a distinct segment nook of the web is now one among its main social platforms. Xbox itself has undergone many transformations in that point as effectively, not solely by way of {hardware}, but in addition by way of its imaginative and prescient and scope. It has expanded past the console market to embrace new options akin to play anyplace, cross save, cloud play, Sport Cross, and with the acquisition of a number of main studios. These improvements have enabled many people to benefit from the Xbox platform in ways in which transcend the standard console expertise. r/XboxOne 2013 Along with these modifications, we've heard again and again about frustrations with how the Xbox communities on Reddit are structured. By way of mod mail, remark, and even from Xbox staff members straight. Most of the present mod staff had been customers lengthy earlier than becoming a member of on, and we shared these frustrations. The present panorama of Xbox communities on Reddit may realistically be described as scattered and redundant. Primarily, a number of subreddits are serving up the identical content material and it now not is sensible to divide the userbase and content material on this method. In a latest group survey shared in all main Xbox themed subreddits – we noticed overwhelming and close to unanimous help for some type of consolidation. The most well-liked (and seemingly logical) proposal, being to merge the key console hubs into r/Xbox. What you stated:
Primarily based on that suggestions – we invite you to hitch us in a brand new path for Xbox themed communities on Reddit. Bringing the group of Xbox avid gamers on reddit nearer collectively! "So, what's taking place?"
Greater & Higher Advantages of Consolidating:
"What concerning the legacy content material?"A significant concern with this variation from each customers and mod staff members was the preservation of the historical past of the legacy subs. This resulted within the creation of the historic posts archive web page in the neighborhood Wiki. There you’ll find an inventory of previous vital posts, and the conversations held in actual time inside. Preserving the historical past of those communities by the historic submit archive. Within the wiki additionally, you will discover archives for all previous AMA posts, and group Sport of the Yr winners courting again to 2014! Historic Put up Archive Extra to return…There’s a lot occurring behind the scenes to make this a easy transition for normal customers, and we will probably be lively and obtainable to deal with questions, issues, and recommendations. We couldn't be extra excited to deal with a problem that has been raised again and again, and we hope you'll agree and be a part of us in turning the web page on a brand new chapter for each Xbox, and these communities! Cheers, Xbox Neighborhood Moderators FAQWhy is that this taking place now? Work really started on this a couple of yr in the past – an excessive amount of time and care has gone into creating and simple transition for all concerned. A common subreddit is extra in line with the present path of the platform. What do I as a consumer must do? Nearly nothing! In case you presently go to through or – you can be met with a redirect to the place you’ll find the identical Xbox information and content material you count on in the present day. What if I don't need to see a specific kind of content material? r/Xbox now has a sturdy aptitude system to assist kind submissions. Merely click on the aptitude you're all for ('information' for instance), and you’ll solely be proven submissions of that kind. What is going to the ruleset and tradition seem like on the 'new' ? The modifications to are already largely in place. One can find a brand new rule set extra according to different main console communities with a concentrate on posts of broad enchantment. A brand new submit aptitude system has been applied to assist customers higher kind and filter content material, backend modifications to autmod and different options have been up to date, and the largely vacant mod staff has been eliminated in favor of a extra lively and concerned staff members. What about console particular content material? The xbox platform has very clearly advanced past any single piece of {hardware}. Many people are enjoying the identical sport on PC, cloud, and console, and will probably be consultant of that. Put up flairs are required and can assist to kind or filter content material that’s related to you! Will there be a necessity for brand new mod staff members? Completely, and it’s a objective to seek out extra group illustration from these of you who go to and contribute commonly. You’re the lifeblood of those communities and are key to the long run and total well being of every subreddit. Look ahead to particulars on open purposes within the coming weeks! Why a separate sub for tech and help? This challenge has now been polled a number of occasions in a number of communities, and the outcomes have all the time been the identical – the overwhelming majority of you discover tech and help posts of restricted curiosity outdoors of widespread or pressing points (for instance core companies being down). A devoted subreddit permits for higher archiving of previous points, and retains the primary group free from the litter of usually repeated technical points. The objective right here isn't to cover points, however to raised focus them. it's a novel method, and one we hope you’ll find a helpful one in the event you come to reddit for assist. What about PC, Cloud, & Cell Content material? will function a central hub for all Xbox platform dialogue. As extra avid gamers make the most of options like Gamepass PC and play anyplace, it now not is sensible to segregate these conversations. A submit aptitude system has been established that can assist you higher kind content material. submitted by /u/F0REM4N |