General FAQ’s
1. What is the purpose of your site?
The primary purpose of our site is to display the best PBBG’s only. A PBBG is a "Persistent Browser Based Game", much like MMORPG's, except that they are browser based. The number of available PBBG’s is very large. It would take you a very long time to go through the entire list and the idea behind our site is to save you time.
2. Do you have a complete list of all PBBG's?
We keep a Mammoth PBBG List that we use to keep track of which games we have considered or are considering for our list of best PBBG’s.
3. How can I suggest a game for inclusion on your list?
First, check our Mammoth PBBG List. If your game is not listed there then we are unaware of it. Suggest your game in the forums.
4. Can I post anonymously on pages that permit comments and within the forum?
You do not have to register to post, but your IP will be visible to others. If you register a Wikidot account then your IP will not be displayed when you post, provided that you are logged in.
5. Did you play every game on your Mammoth list?
No. Some games result in a 404 error, some games have been discontinued, and some games have been abandoned. When arriving at a PBBG site for the first time. We look for clues that might indicate that the game is not worth further consideration. For example, some games were started but never finished, there might be a copyright notice from 1999 and the last news entry from 2000. When there are forums we check them for activity, a 4 year old game with 46 posts will not generally get further attention from us unless it appears that is simply has not been promoted well. Some games are hosted poorly, have annoying pop-ups, or both. We consider those games unplayable.
6. Is it possible that you may have misjudged a game?
Of course. If you think we have misjudged a game, then write an article, post a review, or talk it up in the forums.
7. I’m a developer and want to list my game on the front page with your other new games under development. Whom do I contact?
Those games were hand picked from a large list of PBBG’s that are under development. Generally speaking, we will not promote or review a game before its time. Exceptions apply to games that look exceptional or are developed by teams with a proven track record. In both cases, we will still only promote those games that seem to have the most appeal. That said, if you believe you have an exceptional game, then feel free to post in our forums and be sure to let us know if you are the developer or not.
8. Can I be a staff member?
It's possible. At the moment we have two staff members, one manages the RPG list and the other the Strat List. We have a current need for someone to manage the Mammoth list. If you are interested in filling that role, or if you have another idea for the site that would require a staff member, then contact Whane The Whip.
9. My game is on your Mammoth list but not on your ranked lists. Does this mean my game is bad?
No. The Mammoth list includes all known PBBG's, it is a list of the good and the bad. The ranked lists known as the "Crane" and "Dragon" lists contain the creme of the crop only. There are literally hundreds of PBBG's out there and they can't all be ranked high. For more information read the article on our PBBG Listing Process.
Editors FAQ’s
1. Where can I find basic information about how to create and edit a page?
Essential information is found on the Join page.
2. Where can I find more information about editing pages?
This is the page you want.
3. Can I include my referral link within my review of a game?
Yes, just don’t spam it on any of the talk tabs. If you edit a pre-existing review that contains no referral link, then you may use yours. You may not remove the referral link of the original author, that is the benefit for being the first to write the review. Also, please don’t create a review as a page marker without giving it a proper review just for the purpose of claiming the referral link. In that case I will delete your review and let someone else claim the referral link.
