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A randomize button to discover articles.

Content Addition · Articles & templates · Created by Lenosallose
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Articles Finding-new-articles Randomize

What functionality is missing? What is unsatisfying with the current situation?

There exist thousands upon thousands of articles in World Anvil, and only a fraction of them are ever visible on the Article Community Page. A randomized option could open up them all for a chance to be found again by readers.  

How does this feature request address the current situation?

By adding a randomized option, one has the possibility to find articles -- and subsequently worlds -- one would otherwise not be able to discover and enjoy. Ones' that would otherwise have been hidden behind the sheer number of articles.  

What are other uses for this feature request?

None I am currently aware of.

The Team's Response

This request has not reached the required number of votes or community support during its voting time   One of the greatest issues we have found in the past when we had discussions about this was the idea that there are articles that people might not want to show that would mean even more checkboxes and options to an interface that is already, by necessacity overburdened. The current specification for this is a tag like [random:HASHTAG] or [random:ARTICLETYPE] that would only show articles that are visible to the person currently viewing the world. This already leaves a lot of questions and parametarization.   In conclusion, as you can see I am more than happy to entertain the idea but because this is not as simple as it sounds it will require greater community support to be implemented.
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Current score

121/300 Votes · +18150 points

Votes Cast

  • +300

    by DonnyProcs
    on 2021-07-10 02:46

  • +300

    by A Lusty Cthulhu
    on 2021-07-10 02:12

  • +100

    by HeavenOnFire
    on 2021-07-09 15:03

  • +10

    by Lorewick09
    on 2021-07-08 23:30

  • +50

    by DiscountThor
    on 2021-07-08 16:31

  • +100

    by Hens
    on 2021-07-08 14:21

  • +10

    by Plazmashot00
    on 2021-07-08 13:37

  • +50

    by LewisTheGM
    on 2021-07-08 10:23

  • +300

    by A Thundering Kitten
    on 2021-07-08 06:06

  • +20

    by Qurilion
    on 2021-07-08 04:04

  • +300

    by thorought
    on 2021-07-07 15:43

  • +300

    by Kheshield Punul
    on 2021-07-07 14:08

  • +100

    by A.J.Ponder
    on 2021-07-07 10:47

  • +100

    by Tarn_IV
    on 2021-07-07 02:58

  • +300

    by Starfarertheta
    on 2021-07-06 19:49

  • +50

    by RTralidas
    on 2021-07-06 14:49

  • +300

    by Aladhor
    on 2021-07-06 13:18

  • +300

    by CSor96
    on 2021-07-06 09:31

  • +50

    by Clarileia
    on 2021-07-06 07:42

  • +300

    by Tatortotzke
    on 2021-07-05 19:26

  • +300

    by zalzabar
    on 2021-07-04 20:53

  • +100

    by Enieth Suns
    on 2021-07-04 19:50

  • +300

    by Voltem
    on 2021-07-04 12:52

  • +50

    by jigahaganaga
    on 2021-07-04 00:56

  • +100

    by Vespie
    on 2021-07-03 17:48

  • +100

    by aliensdrinktea
    on 2021-07-03 02:39

  • +100

    by Whimsical Creator
    on 2021-07-03 00:45

  • +100

    by A Frightened Dwarf
    on 2021-07-02 23:06

  • +300

    by L A. Morton-Yates
    on 2021-07-02 22:40

  • +20

    by DMMyali
    on 2021-07-02 20:28

  • +300

    by ChroniclesofEvalaw
    on 2021-07-02 17:12

  • +300

    by gajusmaximus
    on 2021-07-02 08:01

  • +20

    by Aef23270
    on 2021-06-30 16:52

  • +20

    by PanthersEye
    on 2021-06-30 13:41

  • +300

    by Aarcka
    on 2021-06-30 00:37

  • +100

    by When_game
    on 2021-06-30 00:21

  • +50

    by njbrig89
    on 2021-06-29 20:11

  • -10

    by A Beloved Unicorn
    on 2021-06-29 16:18

  • +300

    by A Fluffy Skeleton
    on 2021-06-29 13:42

  • +300

    by system52
    on 2021-06-29 10:33

  • +300

    by ArkOfTheBark
    on 2021-06-29 01:37

  • +50

    by stonebandit
    on 2021-06-28 21:47

  • +10

    by DarkhorseMB
    on 2021-06-28 17:03

  • +20

    by ProfessorSputin
    on 2021-06-28 15:37

  • +10

    by A Sneaky Dimensional Horror
    on 2021-06-28 11:02

  • +300

    by TheRealSpaceBandito
    on 2021-06-28 02:15

  • +20

    by oguh01
    on 2021-06-27 19:00

  • +300

    by MetagalacticLama
    on 2021-06-27 15:24

  • +300

    by derSnorri
    on 2021-06-27 01:39

  • +100

    by DesistDawdling
    on 2021-06-26 19:55

  • +300

    by Dalf32
    on 2021-06-26 18:58

  • +50

    by Scalenex
    on 2021-06-26 18:40

  • +300

    by Darkseid
    on 2021-06-26 15:04

  • +50

    by mowbly
    on 2021-06-26 08:40

  • +10

    by LaneysCastle
    on 2021-06-26 07:30

  • +10

    by MachFarcon
    on 2021-06-26 02:56

  • +100

    by Varcies
    on 2021-06-26 00:05

  • +100

    by Riggolettoe
    on 2021-06-25 23:05

  • +300

    by William Lord
    on 2021-06-25 18:43

  • +200

    by zurura
    on 2021-06-25 18:22

  • +20

    by SharkDuffer
    on 2021-06-25 14:28

  • +300

    by IonicNebula
    on 2021-06-25 08:27

  • +50

    by Supremeowley989
    on 2021-06-25 06:59

  • +50

    by ArtyomArtyom
    on 2021-06-25 05:42

  • +50

    by ReachingForStardust
    on 2021-06-25 02:15

  • +200

    by SH4D0WST4LK3R
    on 2021-06-24 18:40

  • +100

    by Squanto
    on 2021-06-24 16:50

  • +300

    by Aeuvex
    on 2021-06-24 05:38
    Not only is this a way to increase engagement with a large number of different public worlds, but also a way to KEEP people on World Anvil sites. The only addition to this I would suggest is both a "RANDOM ALL" and "RANDOM THIS CREATOR/WORLD" button so people can choose to stay with that world/creator.

  • +20

    by ThisHomeBoy24
    on 2021-06-24 02:44

  • +200

    by Hondor23
    on 2021-06-24 02:03

  • +10

    by Reliquar
    on 2021-06-24 01:28

  • +50

    by TheBrickyard
    on 2021-06-24 01:02

  • +300

    by Wordigirl
    on 2021-06-23 23:50
    this would be nice only if, as some have suggested, there is an option for your article to be included, kind of like the submit button to community challenges. you can have your article taken out of the random generator whenever you'd like by withdrawing through that same button. It would also be nice to include random generators for different sections of the world, such as characters, locations, plants and animal species, lore etc. thanks for suggesting this! God bless you.

  • +300

    by BearerofIon
    on 2021-06-23 20:04

  • +100

    by eroki
    on 2021-06-23 19:24

  • +100

    by StardustScrapper
    on 2021-06-23 15:36

  • +50

    by MagpieShrike
    on 2021-06-23 15:22

  • +100

    by LD3D
    on 2021-06-23 12:38
    Good idea. The sheer amount of articles makes for a very slim chance of being found. Also, there are articles that creators don't necessarily want discovered. So perhaps couple it with an 'opt-in' option on articles/worlds for creators.

  • +100

    by Jacob-W
    on 2021-06-23 09:33

  • +300

    by A Beloved Cthulhu
    on 2021-06-23 08:48

  • +200

    by MoonRaven
    on 2021-06-23 07:57
    As long as it's an option for the creator to have it discoverable, sure. I have some boilerplate articles that I don't want found randomly myself.

  • +300

    by T_WA
    on 2021-06-23 06:49

  • +200

    by Starsavior
    on 2021-06-23 03:37

  • +300

    by UndeadCrisiz
    on 2021-06-23 02:19

  • +20

    by AvalonFaery
    on 2021-06-23 00:10

  • +300

    by Dylonishere123
    on 2021-06-22 18:38
    Love the idea, and I think we had something like it at one point but I could be wrong.   I will say, I'm not sure it will work quite as well as we all hope. The number of articles is still a problem, as the odds of your article appearing can be slim and not everyone will use this feature. I still think there needs to be ways of getting people recognition, however, so I vote yay!

  • +50

    by DarkTsuyoi
    on 2021-06-22 16:53

  • +10

    by Sandstriker
    on 2021-06-22 16:38

  • +20

    by Zarvinn
    on 2021-06-22 14:36

  • +10

    by SirCobalt
    on 2021-06-22 14:12

  • +100

    by KajetanWrites
    on 2021-06-22 13:11

  • +300

    by AJ Smith
    on 2021-06-22 12:55

  • +20

    by NatB5989
    on 2021-06-22 11:42

  • +200

    by Eve Musa Gemreez
    on 2021-06-22 11:23

  • +300

    by Kaleidechse
    on 2021-06-22 10:51

  • +50

    by Rynn19
    on 2021-06-22 06:04

  • +50

    by kalvorp
    on 2021-06-22 00:33

  • +50

    by Hitthere
    on 2021-06-21 20:38

  • +20

    by Kroashent
    on 2021-06-21 19:15

  • +100

    by redbeardcreator
    on 2021-06-21 18:09

  • +300

    by PrometheanHindsight
    on 2021-06-21 16:47

  • +100

    by Wingshaw
    on 2021-06-21 16:39

  • +10

    by Michael Chandra
    on 2021-06-21 16:13

  • +100

    by PrincessHoneytea
    on 2021-06-21 14:10

  • +100

    by eccbooks
    on 2021-06-21 12:30

  • +300

    by Tallaks
    on 2021-06-21 07:30

  • +300

    by Zeer Gales
    on 2021-06-21 06:46

  • +100

    by Rashkavar
    on 2021-06-21 04:17

  • +300

    by A Sneaky Bananafolk
    on 2021-06-21 00:12

  • +300

    by Stormbril
    on 2021-06-20 22:16

  • +10

    by RiverFang
    on 2021-06-20 19:04

  • +100

    by Delagard
    on 2021-06-20 18:53

  • +50

    by AntimatterNuke
    on 2021-06-20 18:23

  • +200

    by Endrise
    on 2021-06-20 17:14

  • +10

    by Lyraine Alei
    on 2021-06-20 16:33

  • +100

    by Rahjar
    on 2021-06-20 15:25

  • +100

    by DaniAdventures
    on 2021-06-20 15:11

  • +300

    by Mochimanoban
    on 2021-06-20 14:54
    I love this idea and I have had it for so long, I'd love to see this feature make it into the website.

  • +100

    by Adcheryl
    on 2021-06-20 14:40

  • +300

    by Invictia
    on 2021-06-20 14:36

  • +50

    by Sir Arthur
    on 2021-06-20 14:29

  • +300

    by Lenosallose
    on 2021-06-20 13:40

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