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Old 10-25-2015, 08:59 PM
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I've been talking with David recently and he is still keeping the forum up to date. He is not going to close it down anytime soon and he wouldn't do so without telling us.

Also, he has told me that he might be making a forum for the successor to the 3DS.

Either way, I have enjoyed interacting with this community and want to continue this in some way.

Please give any thoughts and suggestions.
Old 10-25-2015, 09:44 PM
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it should have a chatbox
Old 10-25-2015, 09:48 PM
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Old 10-25-2015, 11:59 PM
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Yay another chatbox I can hang out in
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This has been something discussed already, but if we're interested in having a potential new forum be anything beyond some place all the remaining regulars here migrate to, we'll need some kind of hook. I'm not sure if just being specialized will cut it (or even be something that the members here necessarily want, though I can't speak for everyone).

How we brought in new members in the first place was, basically, through David's videos and blogging. I don't think the promise of being a comprehensive community in regard to a given topic really means much without something backing it up. I don't think someone would be inspired to join a single-console-focused forum without a guarantee of some sort that it will be the best, most thorough place for discussion on that topic.

I have trouble thinking of what it is that inspires people to join and stay active in one place over any other, but whatever it is, we'd need to figure it out imo.
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I wonder if my twitch channel would take off if I made one
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Old 10-26-2015, 04:04 AM
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This has been something discussed already, but if we're interested in having a potential new forum be anything beyond some place all the remaining regulars here migrate to, we'll need some kind of hook. I'm not sure if just being specialized will cut it (or even be something that the members here necessarily want, though I can't speak for everyone).

How we brought in new members in the first place was, basically, through David's videos and blogging. I don't think the promise of being a comprehensive community in regard to a given topic really means much without something backing it up. I don't think someone would be inspired to join a single-console-focused forum without a guarantee of some sort that it will be the best, most thorough place for discussion on that topic.

I have trouble thinking of what it is that inspires people to join and stay active in one place over any other, but whatever it is, we'd need to figure it out imo.
Yep.

I would like the blog/website to be community driven and feature reviews/articles from our members. I've been learning a little bit about web design so I can handle that side of it at least.

I'm not sure if David is all that interested in actually running a gaming blog/forums anymore so I might just talk with him to help us set up things.
Old 10-26-2015, 09:00 AM
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Great idea! I would love to see such a project come to fruition. It will need someone/some people with David's determination to make it successful, however (i.e. regular news updates/videos, occasional opinion piece, etc.)
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Old 10-30-2015, 03:27 AM
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If you can let me know specifically what type of site you would like to create — what video game blogs do you enjoy reading, for instance? — then I can offer much more specific help.
What do you all think?
Old 10-30-2015, 02:26 PM
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I was thinking something that was primarily Nintendo "NX" focused- but not necessarily exclusive. (We can talk about games on other systems too if we want.)

More community based- where anybody can contribute instead of only having one or two people write articles.
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I was thinking something that was primarily Nintendo "NX" focused- but not necessarily exclusive. (We can talk about games on other systems too if we want.)

More community based- where anybody can contribute instead of only having one or two people write articles.
Sounds cool. I like the idea of a community run blog. I assume the blog would have some sort of moderation to prevent repeats when it comes to news/events. Perhaps each major release having its own section for community reviews could also be added to keep things more organized too.
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Sounds cool. I like the idea of a community run blog. I assume the blog would have some sort of moderation to prevent repeats when it comes to news/events. Perhaps each major release having its own section for community reviews could also be added to keep things more organized too.
That's exactly what I'm planning.

It allows for a more diverse amount of content- more often.

Plus, I think it would be fun!
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I would like a chatbox .
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Eh, I think some level of centralization is necessary as well. Quality filtering is important, but we can only do so much moderation, and wouldn't want to offend people.
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Eh, I think some level of centralization is necessary as well. Quality filtering is important, but we can only do so much moderation, and wouldn't want to offend people.
Yeah, we have to try things out and see. Sometimes you just have to test it out. There's a chance it won't work but, I think it's worth a try.
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You could probably do something like splitting the blog into the blog owner's section (probably Kin) and then a community section where everyone elses stuff is dumped.
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You could probably do something like splitting the blog into the blog owner's section (probably Kin) and then a community section where everyone elses stuff is dumped.
I asked David and it is possible to have a blog and proper forum that can work cohesively like- the blog comments are a part of the forum with the thread of the article being the OP.

I like having a proper forum set-up but I don't want to turn it into a microblogging mess like Destructoid has become.
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I like this plugin

It would allow you to use your social media account to login. Would make it less cumbersome for new users to join.
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Not a bad idea to allow social media logins, though I would think most users wouldn't mind making new accounts with the new site either.
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The community run blog idea sounds fantastic. It'll give me an excuse to write on the internet like I would at school, which could be an enjoyable way of stretching those analytical muscles, so to speak.
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Old 12-14-2015, 10:35 PM
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I talked to Seph but it looks like he's already working with people on an NX site.

I guess I'll go ahead and draw up a layout for how the website would be formatted.

David will be back from his hike in about a week so I can talk website stuff with him then.
Old 03-18-2016, 03:17 PM
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Sorry that I've been missing in action for a bit

I'm working two jobs and looking for a new one.

Plus, I'm planning on moving and selling my car.

But I'm still up for creating the new site. Just waiting for that name to drop.
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Wordpress is ok but after some tests I think I'll probably stick with dedicated forum software.

Vbulletin 5 actually has everything we would need.
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How much money do we have in reserve?
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How much money do we have in reserve?
What money? lol
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Damn. That's what I thought. How much will it cost per to have the site?
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Old 03-21-2016, 01:28 AM
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If its hosted on some 3rd world server with SkimWords built in like 3DSF probably not all that much.
If we're looking for a better host then it'll probably get pricey depending on what package Kin's looking for.
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If its hosted on some 3rd world server with SkimWords built in like 3DSF probably not all that much.
If we're looking for a better host then it'll probably get pricey depending on what package Kin's looking for.
I was going to go with Bluehost.

I might just go with IPS in the end. It's just less hassle.
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So I've gone ahead and set up a Blue Host account (for my own personal website).

I'll just have to adjust my plan for when I launch the new forums.
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IDK.

I sort of feel like I should go ahead and start seriously setting up a new website/forums sooner as opposed to later.

This place is on its last legs.

Should we just say: "If NX isn't officially revealed by X date, go ahead and make new site."
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The nx has to be revealed very soon now so just wait a little longer.