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How to Write a Good Server Description

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The main point of a good description is to give a complete image of what the server is like in a way that leaves the reader feeling that it is something they want to know more about and experience. Having a good description is very important and not something to be taken lightly, as it can be the difference between someone joining your server and leaving.

1. Thesis.
One of the most important part of any paper, including Descriptions, is your thesis. This should be a single sentence which starts off your description in a way that draws readers (and potential players) in to read the rest of your description while plastering a quick and effective "happy" image of your server into their heads.
A good way to start a thesis is just picture your server in your head and make a sentence starting with "my server is..." don't give this sentence too much thought you want it to be what comes to mind when you think of your server. For example, lets say the server is a community based survival server where your all about making friends with every player and playing together; your sentence would be something like "my server is a community based survival server with no griefing." it's not the actual thesis but its good to build on.
The next step to building a strong thesis is adding a "hook". This needs to be a way to draw readers in and make them want to read the rest of the description. This means make the thesis something that makes the server sound appealing by using more positive words and highlighting the better aspects of your server. A good thesis should be positive and to the point while not going on too long.

2. Division.
A big part of making a description nice to read is dividing it. This makes it more pleasant to read and lets people skip to the parts they are interested in. Generally you want to start it off with a paragraph describing the server and giving a nice mental picture of it, then a couple paragraphs highlighting server features like maybe one about the plugins you use and one about the owner.

3. Decoration.
Decoration is just a nice way to make the post look nicer. Add some color to the text, Highlight titles, add pictures, but make sure you keep the post clean. you want it organized and un-cluttered.

4. Putting it together.
Now just put together everything! write a nice thesis to start off the Description then build on it with a paragraph about your server and why you think players should join it add some color to the text highlight titles and keep it nicely laid out with any information you need to share clearly displayed.

Thank you for taking the time to read this if you have any questions or suggestions just comment below! If you enjoyed it feel free to give me a diamond and maybe a favorite!
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12/14/2014 11:21 am
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KidDragon11
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Thanks!  Now hopefully I can get some players! xP
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06/01/2014 2:05 pm
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rmm3001
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Thanks
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08/09/2012 6:55 pm
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Undefinedmaster
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Great, this really helped! I just found one mistake lol: "you want it organized and cluttered"
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08/10/2012 6:07 am
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gramoobi
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thank you:) and whoops il fix that
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07/31/2012 7:01 am
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ZaphodX
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Short, but a good blog.
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07/31/2012 10:42 pm
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gramoobi
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thank you:)
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