Re: [Arianne-general] Re: Arianne-users post "How do I get started?"

[Euan M. <lu...@co...>]

On 8 Apr 2001, at 20:34, Juan Jose Blanch wrote:
> Euan Mee wrote:
> > On 1 Apr 2001, at 12:01, arianne-users-request@lists.s wrote:
> > >    1. How do you get started? (Kevin Lumley)
> > > I have read about the game and it sounds awesome, but I can't get the
> > > files needed to run it.  Any help will be appreciated.  Please email me to
> > > these two emails to insure I will get the guidence needed.  Thanks
> >
> > It sounds like this information should be added to the web-site.
> >
> > In as clear and simple language as possible.
> >
> > Perhaps Kevin should be used as the 'naive user' to test how clear and
> > straightforward the instructions are.
> 
> Well, on the forum there are lot's of them.

Good.  That lets us test with a lot of naive users.

> Really what can be done? 
Someone who knows how to get the current release of Arianne working  up 
should contact Kevin to find out: 
    * What was the first step that Kevin was stopped at?
then
    * Add the information that Kevin needed to copmplete that step to the
      instructions already on the web-site. 

Repeat until Kevin can do it following the instructions on the web-site.

Then get Kevin to do this with another naive user on the list.


> Make download a bit bigger? 

Only if this helps make the install easier.

> Make the text of not playable to blink? 

Doubt this.  (although blinking text is not often a good idea).
 
> Next version will have an installer

A good idea.  I know of  several freeware install-generators.  I'm also happy 
to assist in making the package-installer.  Or to take it on as a job.  (Is it 
on the TO-DO list?)

> and I will modify the whole download page structure as soon as possible. 

I'd advise finding out from Kevin what changes are needed, before  making 
the changes.

Cheers,
     Euan