Title: So, how's it going Post by: Rockhopper on July 21, 2014, 09:04:39 pm Enrico, you mentioned that there were previous incarnations of The Game Box prior to this one.
How is this one doing? Does it compare will with the previous? Is it working as planned? Looks like we've been active, I guess we've hit the critical mass for survival. Title: Re: So, how's it going Post by: Calandale on July 21, 2014, 09:36:41 pm I hope so.
The first incarnation was my paper records for rating games. The second, an Geocities site for reporting that information, and giving local (Buffalo) gaming information, as well as what I was doing solo. Just as I was getting an online rating collection system up (linked through a CGI hosting site) Geocities folded into Yahoo, and my account disappeared. So, I gave up on that. Had spent a lot of effort promoting it. The next incarnation was my Youtube channel. Never did a forum for gaming before, but I have started an aspie site (and been staff in a few others). This looks good so far, in terms of sheer numbers and posts. We'll have to see how much it holds on, and whether it can expand. I am concerned that there are mostly wargamers here. Love to see more posts about euro games especially. Title: Re: So, how's it going Post by: Calandale on July 21, 2014, 10:11:43 pm w00t! Another rank increase for pnpFanatic this time.
Sorry, but every sign that people may be becoming invested here pleases me. Title: Re: So, how's it going Post by: pnpfanatic on July 21, 2014, 10:58:00 pm w00t! Another rank increase for pnpFanatic this time. Sorry, but every sign that people may be becoming invested here pleases me. Dude, I'm here. Trying hard to stay on game track but some people... It was the worst time for you to go rogue but I'll make time. We've got this DOT/House packing mess going on so I'm getting to play like zero games, but I have three that should be here Wed. that I may be able to set up and get my fix. Plus I'm working on the outlines for the books I'm writing (the book on design will probably drop first) and I had to postpone my crowd funding deal (I'm working with educators, civic groups and anyone else who will listen and let me bring games into their ops). I can't wait to see that first jaw drop when I tell the school members I'm pitching how much this is going to cost...$0.00. :) And I've been sick as all hell this week (caught a face full of mold spore and had to try real hard not to breath until I got to some water). So my posting is way off. But yeah, after seeing what the big post is over at BGG...Stupid Wargamer Names...I just face palmed and closed the window. So keep this ship sailing and you'll have a crew :) Title: Re: So, how's it going Post by: usrlocal on July 22, 2014, 07:48:04 am I'm not going anywhere.
Title: Re: So, how's it going Post by: kira1y on July 22, 2014, 07:48:42 am I'm not going anywhere. I'll stay anyway... ;DTitle: Re: So, how's it going Post by: usrlocal on July 22, 2014, 08:10:06 am (http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-bSqEmT-YPro/UiZe_dyo50I/AAAAAAAAAMg/smt3a-LdJTo/s760/brezhnev%2Bin%2Ba%2Bbathing%2Bsuit.jpg) Title: Re: So, how's it going Post by: capt_s on July 22, 2014, 08:28:13 am "I don't care to belong to any club that will have me as a member." - G. Marx
I think it is going well. Lots of lurking/views on threads. People need to speak up a little maybe. To each their own though. For what it is worth, I am spending more time here than the Wargame Sub Forum. Title: Re: So, how's it going Post by: usrlocal on July 22, 2014, 09:22:42 am For what it is worth, I am spending more time here than the Wargame Sub Forum. Same here. Title: Re: So, how's it going Post by: stemcider on July 22, 2014, 01:11:02 pm I really like this style of forum. Dunno why but its more conversational. Also some nostalgic value when almost all forums used to be like this.
Title: Re: So, how's it going Post by: usrlocal on July 22, 2014, 01:14:43 pm I really like this style of forum. Dunno why but its more conversational. Also some nostalgic value when almost all forums used to be like this. I agree! Much cleaner feel. Except for all the filthy language, of course. ;D Title: Re: So, how's it going Post by: Calandale on July 22, 2014, 01:31:11 pm It's so darned swearful.
Title: Re: So, how's it going Post by: usrlocal on July 22, 2014, 01:50:13 pm Title: Re: So, how's it going Post by: The Grinch on July 22, 2014, 04:16:01 pm http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WVzp4MJRKHc
Title: Re: So, how's it going Post by: Calandale on July 24, 2014, 02:07:05 pm And now...the novelty is wearing off.
A small handful can't keep a place thriving. Title: Re: So, how's it going Post by: rstites25 on July 24, 2014, 02:32:51 pm And now...the novelty is wearing off. A small handful can't keep a place thriving. There's not a group of ASLers that you can **** off who will flock here to spur discussion and make things interesting. ;D Title: Re: So, how's it going Post by: stemcider on July 24, 2014, 02:47:55 pm And now...the novelty is wearing off. A small handful can't keep a place thriving. I'll just steal the top discussion threads from BGG and post em here :D Title: Re: So, how's it going Post by: usrlocal on July 24, 2014, 03:03:57 pm And now...the novelty is wearing off. A small handful can't keep a place thriving. I'll just steal the top discussion threads from BGG and post em here :D So we'll be inundated with 'What is a wargame?' threads, then? ;D Title: Re: So, how's it going Post by: rstites25 on July 24, 2014, 03:06:10 pm Serious question: Are there too many forums* here for the number of users at this point? With a substantial number of users I think the organization would work. But at this point, in an attempt to spur discussion, splitting it into gaming and nongaming forums might be best. Just a thought.
*The preferred plural of forum is forums, you pedantic bastards. :) Title: Re: So, how's it going Post by: usrlocal on July 24, 2014, 03:15:01 pm And now...the novelty is wearing off. A small handful can't keep a place thriving. Well, I guess that depends on how you define success for something like this. If the extent of moderation is minimal and there is low but steady-quality traffic, why not let it run and see what happens? You may see slow but steady growth in the long term. Alternately, if you really want to boost traffic, make this place an 'official' home for your vids (yeah, yeah they're on YouTube, but you know what I mean). Use the blog section and have one thread per vid where the first post is your vid and the rest is the peanut gallery piping in. You got pretty good name recognition for your vids (heck, you even have a microbadge). In fact, once you set things up the way you want here, spam every BGG user who has your microbadge about this forum and that it's now housing your vids. You just might be surprised. Title: Re: So, how's it going Post by: Calandale on July 24, 2014, 04:01:25 pm And now...the novelty is wearing off. A small handful can't keep a place thriving. There's not a group of ASLers that you can **** off who will flock here to spur discussion and make things interesting. ;D Nah. They only care if someone might actually SEE the questions. Title: Re: So, how's it going Post by: Calandale on July 24, 2014, 04:04:46 pm Serious question: Are there too many forums* here for the number of users at this point? With a substantial number of users I think the organization would work. But at this point, in an attempt to spur discussion, splitting it into gaming and nongaming forums might be best. Just a thought. *The preferred plural of forum is forums, you pedantic bastards. :) I like latin. Forums sounds totally wrong. So does penises, but the plural is NOT penii, but rather penes. I don't think the number is problematic. It's pretty easy to scan everything - and we've already got more threads than fit in the popular sections. Most importantly, it reflects a desire for this not to be only a wargaming forum. Title: Re: So, how's it going Post by: anarchy on July 24, 2014, 04:56:48 pm I don't even notice the different forums for the most part. I use the "Show unread posts since last visit" link at the top.
Title: Re: So, how's it going Post by: kira1y on July 24, 2014, 05:07:21 pm So does penises, but the plural is NOT penii, but rather penes. I always thought it was "managers"... Title: Re: So, how's it going Post by: usrlocal on July 24, 2014, 06:25:34 pm I don't even notice the different forums for the most part. I use the "Show unread posts since last visit" link at the top. Ditto! It's a great feature! Title: Re: So, how's it going Post by: rstites25 on July 24, 2014, 06:55:49 pm I don't even notice the different forums for the most part. I use the "Show unread posts since last visit" link at the top. Ditto! It's a great feature! The only problem is, if you come to the site and don't read all the new posts, the next time you show up those posts won't be listed. Title: Re: So, how's it going Post by: usrlocal on July 24, 2014, 06:57:22 pm I don't even notice the different forums for the most part. I use the "Show unread posts since last visit" link at the top. Ditto! It's a great feature! The only problem is, if you come to the site and don't read all the new posts, the next time you show up those posts won't be listed. Nah, I'm pretty sure they remain listed until you read them. Title: Re: So, how's it going Post by: pnpfanatic on July 24, 2014, 07:35:07 pm They stay till you read them (or at least click on them).
With three new games in the house and finally locating and ordering the large flatbed scanner that I have needed for months has kept me jumping. That and the FUCKING DOT making my life hell this week...well you witnessed how that turned out in the Religion forum. Yeah I was pissed. Now I'm trying to shake whatever this sinus thing is and get back on track. I have to clear a spot to set my gear and games back up again (did I mention how I HATE the FUCKING DOT...word of advice: DON'T EVER BUY A HOUSE). It's good being a little more general in subject matter and we need to get other parts of the game community in the house. I'm a piss poor example of a designer at this point so I think getting some of the young turks to show and enticing others to follow would be a great help. I mean there are more people reading the threads than are registered. Work on getting the lurkers in to play. That helped. I think you will see fluctuations as people find their place here. And I too use the two links at the top to keep up to date. Just remember the post about being a wargamer who posted in the forum over at BGG. Most of them had never posted before that day and likely have never posted again. I think things are proceeding nicely. Plus it's summer. The numbers increase as cold weather hits. So onward and upward! :) Title: Re: So, how's it going Post by: rstites25 on July 24, 2014, 08:59:00 pm I don't even notice the different forums for the most part. I use the "Show unread posts since last visit" link at the top. Ditto! It's a great feature! The only problem is, if you come to the site and don't read all the new posts, the next time you show up those posts won't be listed. Nah, I'm pretty sure they remain listed until you read them. Hmmm....I thought I came on during work and read a couple of threads, but had 15-20 listed and then when I looked from home there was like 5. Title: Re: So, how's it going Post by: Calandale on July 24, 2014, 09:03:52 pm Show unread posts since last visit.
Seems to indicate it clears them if you leave. Title: Re: So, how's it going Post by: Calandale on July 24, 2014, 09:05:14 pm btw - first day without new users since the 12th.
I'd guess this is about the size we're gonna reach. Title: Re: So, how's it going Post by: usrlocal on July 24, 2014, 09:38:05 pm Show unread posts since last visit. Seems to indicate it clears them if you leave. Nope. They definitely hang around until read or marked read. Just tested it. :D Title: Re: So, how's it going Post by: Calandale on July 24, 2014, 10:20:44 pm Are you sure you were logged out?
Title: Re: So, how's it going Post by: usrlocal on July 24, 2014, 10:24:59 pm Are you sure you were logged out? Yup. Just logged out and then back in. They were still there. Title: Re: So, how's it going Post by: pnpfanatic on July 25, 2014, 01:20:58 am From chaos comes entropy, not order.
This is your ship Captain. To allow a free wheel becomes detrimental. It's time to focus. (And no, I'm not talking about being Thor with a ban hammer :) ) My interest lies in design, publishing, theory, modeling. I'm trying to build up something that attracts names. The old school probably won't show. They have lived under the old system their whole lives. But those who try new things may just show up. I'm going after them directly. I have been working on a project that has me gathering information on designers from all over the world. We are at the point where the hobby grows or the hobby dies. The crowd funding world is dismantling the old ways. Designers don't have to settle for less now. I am working on a series of books whose whole purpose is to grow a new breed of player and designer. A lot of people are not going to like it but I feel the need to complete these projects and at least try to bring some light back on the subject. My work will be like a Phoenix. Burn the old world to give birth to the new. Gaming is becoming more important every day. Look up gamification if you want to see how important. There will be those that emulate the old world, but that world is slowly passing. Over the next five years you will see the drop off from pure attrition. Sphere just showed up over at BGG after a 14 month absence. I had begun to wonder myself if he was gone. This place can be very important. You belittle it and I don't understand why. I tried something like this once. I would have given my testicles to have the results you have here. I plan on going through and cleaning up my mess here and people can think what they want. A little fire to get things heated up is one thing. But you can't play grab ass forever. They expect this to fail and it will without constant work and vigilance. You have done more than a man's job and now it's time to start shaping the clay. I know you are going to come back with something about this not being a big deal and how this place will stay small if it stays at all. I would ask you to trust me on this. Big changes are coming. You can look at the numbers here and see what could benefit from harvesting possibly from other sites. Wargames are doing well, but other genres need attention and they are my weak point but not yours. Your taste in games provides a great start to look for others to come join us. Chief, you got a great house here that can provide the way forward for both your personal interests and the benefit it can bring to a divided community. Youth wins and that's why I'm going after them. New blood must be found and I'm doing everything in my power to bring it. I understand if you don't see eye to eye on anything I'm saying. But I'm 50 years old and I made a life out of analyzing trends, data and human nature. I wouldn't be sitting here in this chair now if I didn't get it right at least part of the time. Now I need a couple weeks to straighten this office up and get all my gear hooked back up and start laying the pavement for a new road. I hope you stick with this. It's the only life raft in what's about to become some choppy seas. Title: Re: So, how's it going Post by: Calandale on July 25, 2014, 01:41:50 am What little mess there is will be buried in time. If the place lasts,
without breaking its principle of non-moderation, more messes will come - especially if it grows. Title: Re: So, how's it going Post by: pnpfanatic on July 25, 2014, 02:26:06 am What little mess there is will be buried in time. If the place lasts, without breaking its principle of non-moderation, more messes will come - especially if it grows. Hey man, even you said religion got too hot :) And no moderation necessary. My mess is mine and I plan on getting it off the screen and leaving the initial post as clarification. I was white hot that day. The worst possible news. For being alive that is. 6 months more of my life and money wasted packing for the fourth time and then being told the DOT had run out of funds...again! But I'm going to bury my head in this work, new 11 x 17 scanner will be here Monday, I like doing layout old school and have always had problems with things like Photoshop. I'm with learning software like you are with learning rules...a lot of it better come naturally or I'm rantin' and ravin' :D And my main game table goes back up tomorrow...woot! Title: Re: So, how's it going Post by: usrlocal on July 25, 2014, 07:53:12 am I thought that whole thing was a pretty interesting stress test of the non-moderation principle, as practiced here. The flame war was self contained and eventually ran its course. Kudos to the participants for moving on.
Title: Re: So, how's it going Post by: Rockhopper on July 25, 2014, 07:56:36 am I thought that whole thing was a pretty interesting stress test of the non-moderation principle, as practiced here. The flame war was self contained and eventually ran its course. Kudos to the participants for moving on. Well, that was just only religion though. Just wait until we hit the big time, definition of wargame, Twilight Struggle... Title: Re: So, how's it going Post by: usrlocal on July 25, 2014, 07:57:47 am I thought that whole thing was a pretty interesting stress test of the non-moderation principle, as practiced here. The flame war was self contained and eventually ran its course. Kudos to the participants for moving on. Well, that was just only religion though. Just wait until we hit the big time, definition of wargame, Twilight Struggle... Hush now! ;D Title: Re: So, how's it going Post by: egg_salad on July 25, 2014, 10:21:07 am I thought that whole thing was a pretty interesting stress test of the non-moderation principle, as practiced here. The flame war was self contained and eventually ran its course. Kudos to the participants for moving on. Well, that was just only religion though. Just wait until we hit the big time, definition of wargame, Twilight Struggle... Hush now! ;D (http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f324/KisaMogwai/justfordf/shhh_zps8f779db4.png) Title: Re: So, how's it going Post by: pnpfanatic on July 25, 2014, 12:54:36 pm I thought that whole thing was a pretty interesting stress test of the non-moderation principle, as practiced here. The flame war was self contained and eventually ran its course. Kudos to the participants for moving on. Well, that was just only religion though. Just wait until we hit the big time, definition of wargame, Twilight Struggle... HA! Title: Re: So, how's it going Post by: usrlocal on July 26, 2014, 08:41:58 am Holy crap! The 'most online' statistic jumped from about 168 to 440! What did you do, Enrico? Cross-list this site with Pr0nHub or something? ;D
Title: Re: So, how's it going Post by: Calandale on July 26, 2014, 10:02:15 am I think they were bots. All left at once.
Title: Re: So, how's it going Post by: billyboy on July 26, 2014, 10:05:53 am I could be wrong but I think Enricos and my posts on BGG ( with the help of Michael (the Troll) Dorass) may have brought a few gawkers over from BGG. I hope they like what they see and stay.
Title: Re: So, how's it going Post by: Calandale on July 26, 2014, 10:27:31 am Yeah - you definitely woke some people up there.
It's just that I was on at the moment 440 went down to 8 last night. Unless it was a lot of people who just peeked all at the same time, it showed the signs I've seen of spidering tools. Title: Re: So, how's it going Post by: usrlocal on July 26, 2014, 10:35:37 am Yeah - you definitely woke some people up there. It's just that I was on at the moment 440 went down to 8 last night. Unless it was a lot of people who just peeked all at the same time, it showed the signs I've seen of spidering tools. Spidering tools? That would be the work of Steve Arthur, then. Better watch out. I hear that he also keeps a reserve of dropbears handy. Title: Re: So, how's it going Post by: Doe E. Lion on July 26, 2014, 07:22:46 pm So does penises, but the plural is NOT penii, but rather penes. I always thought it was "managers"... In my heart, I just gave you a tip! |