Search in forums doesn't seem to be working properly

SoccerDude28 · 08-02-2009, 05:29 PM

Hey folks,

I tried to search today for sam and max. I'm pretty sure there is at least one thread in our forums or something that mentions the duo. But I got no results back. Any ideas why?

*Melanie68* · 08-02-2009, 05:55 PM

Did you put it in quotes? The search engine doesn't like three-letter words and it views that as separate words unless you add quotes.

I may be [unintentionally] lying, so I'll go try it out.

Edit: I tried quotes and I'm getting nothing either. I don't know why because there are plenty of posts with Sam & Max/Sam and Max. I got results with Telltale but that's not specific enough.

Let's see what others say.

misslilo · 08-03-2009, 12:29 AM

I think it's because for some reason the search function by default always is set to search for "newer" posts.

You need to go into Advanced / Find Posts from - and set it to "older".

And then only search for sam*max

*Dale Baldwin* · 08-03-2009, 01:11 AM

It'll definitely be the fact that they're only three letter keywords.

***tabacco*** · 08-05-2009, 08:57 PM

Yeah, MySQL fulltext index searches (using MATCH AGAINST) only operate with query terms that are over 3 characters long. Also, they ignore terms that appear in over 50% of posts or are known 'common' words ('and', 'the', etc.)

Trumgottist · 08-06-2009, 11:47 AM

You can also search the forums with Google, like this: sam and max site:www.adventuregamers.com/forums

08-02-2009, 05:29 PM	#1
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08-02-2009, 05:55 PM	#2
Melanie68 Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,907	Did you put it in quotes? The search engine doesn't like three-letter words and it views that as separate words unless you add quotes. I may be [unintentionally] lying, so I'll go try it out. Edit: I tried quotes and I'm getting nothing either. I don't know why because there are plenty of posts with Sam & Max/Sam and Max. I got results with Telltale but that's not specific enough. Let's see what others say. Share Share this post on Twitter

08-03-2009, 12:29 AM	#3
misslilo Caffein Queen Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Land of Hamlet Posts: 712	I think it's because for some reason the search function by default always is set to search for "newer" posts. You need to go into Advanced / Find Posts from - and set it to "older". And then only search for sammax Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ "You cannot escape your past, but you can make your future" - Diana Melkumova* Now Playing: World Of Warcraft (US) Recently Finished: Too many Casual games Waiting for: Lost Horizon + Gray Matter Last edited by misslilo; 08-03-2009 at 12:35 AM.

08-03-2009, 01:11 AM	#4
Dale Baldwin Super Moderator Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Southampton, UK Posts: 3,139	It'll definitely be the fact that they're only three letter keywords. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Now Playing: Catherine, Sword and Sworcery:EP Recently Completed: The Witcher

08-05-2009, 08:57 PM	#5
*tabacco* Friendly Server Admin Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Marin County, CA Posts: 4,087	Yeah, MySQL fulltext index searches (using MATCH AGAINST) only operate with query terms that are over 3 characters long. Also, they ignore terms that appear in over 50% of posts or are known 'common' words ('and', 'the', etc.) Share Share this post on Twitter

08-06-2009, 11:47 AM	#6
Trumgottist Game Creator Hobbyist Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Stockholm (or Gotland) Posts: 2,609	You can also search the forums with Google, like this: sam and max site:www.adventuregamers.com/forums Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Play my game: Frasse and the Peas of Kejick. The Special Edition is now available! (Mac OS X or Windows.)

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