| A Short Introduction to Eggs
Q: What's an Egg?
A: One of many detailed, usually short posts on how to do something, how to make something, or a story involving the exploration of a given place. Once written, they are subjected to a phase in which user votes determine whether it becomes and Egg or not. If voted in as an Egg, it is then categorized by content, into the Egg Directory.
Q: What subjects are covered in an Egg?
A: A wide array of subjects are covered in Eggs. Some contain instructions on how to execute a successful prank. Others are accounts of the exploration of a location, usually abandoned and full of interesting subject matter. The Egg Directory is generally a good place to start to learn about the various subjects covered in Eggs.
Q: What should my Egg contain?
A: Regardless of what type of Egg you're creating, detail should play a role. If guiding someone on how to perform a prank, the materials should be listed as well as specific steps. Steps more difficult than others ought to be accompanied by a diagram, even if created in a simple program such a Microsoft Paint. Try to stand in the shoes of someone reading your Egg for the first time. What might be difficult for them to understand? What might they just not understand?
Q: How do I know if someone already has an Egg on my subject?
A: Search the Egg Directory, using keywords exclusive to your subject. Even if a similar Egg is found, take the time to read it. Maybe the author left out some steps you thought were important, or were to vague in their explanations. Some Eggs might be identical subjects, but have two completely different ways to go about them.
Q: What determines whether my Egg receives positive or negative votes?
A: Detail and graphic explanations on vastly interesting subjects will generally earn you positive votes where as vague, uncreative or otherwise boring Eggs will receive negative comments.
Q: Why write Eggs?
A: Eggs are an integral part of rotteneggs.com. They allow ample access to a vast compilation of guides, stories and instructions; a virtual dictionary, growing daily. Also, authors whose Eggs receive high praise gain Eggpoints, the foundation of privileges, member levels, and access to rotteneggs.com. |
