View Full Version : What do YOU want from PSU?
adamdolge
01-11-2011, 23:21
Hey all!
As we move forward with changes to the forums and mainpage, I'd like to know what you would like to see from the editors? I'll be honest with you that only Mike (our UK editor) works for PSU full time. Eric is a college student at NYU, and I work full time as an education journalist in Washington, DC. The reason I point that out is that we often struggle to compete with sites that have writers on call at all hours. Beyond that, we just don't have the ability to go to gaming events for journalists - I get an invitation at least once a week that I have to turn down because of my schedule.
That being said, I'm really an old newspaper-style journalist and want to bring something a bit different to PSU's mainpage than you can find at the 100s of other gaming sites. Well, you can find what I'm proposing at several sites, but my goal is to push away from the basic daily news grind that is, in essence, article swapping between the handful of sites that can afford full time journalist to really cover the industry.
So here's some things I'm working on that I'd like to get your feedback on. Please, give as much info as you can because I'm essentially putting in a lot of over time (ha, it's all over time) to get you something you can't get anywhere else.
- video reviews: We all want this, and we have the means, look for these very, very soon. It'll be in beta format because it's a one-man show for now
- industry perspective: Instead of just interviewing someone from Ubisoft about an upcoming game, I'd like to present a bigger picture at the gaming industry, get a perspective on topics like game narratives, a push to digital content, voice acting, violence in games, from the people that actually work in the industry.
- audio interviews/podcasts: If you are anything like me, you hate to read an article that's like a wall of words (yeah, this is turning into that, sorry), so I'm thinking of trying to do some audio interviews. To get the community involved, I'd post the person I'm interviewing, then give you all a chance to propose questions. Also, what do you think of a PSU podcast with staff, and perhaps bringing on some of our users (who want to take part) maybe once a week?
- user driven news: this is a big, big change for PSU and something that will happen over time. We are toying with the idea of essentially giving our users a chance to post on the main page. The idea is the forums are filled with the day's big news, so why not create a system that gets the most talked about forum threads up and center on the mainpage. more to come on this.
- weekly editorials: I'm a big fan of editorials driven by the week's big news. what do you think about seeing a front page editorial each week about the big topics in gaming? Essentially we'd put the groundwork out in an article, and invite our readers to contribute their thoughts on the subject.
What else do you want to see? Do you just want us to compete with other gaming sites, do you want more feature-driven content, more PSN reviews, more of a personal touch/perspective from the editors, more user-driven content? Now is the time to spill your guts and tell us what you want in YOUR site. PSU is what it is because of our enormous user base - even if it's smaller than in previous years.
We ask now because this will drive our decisions moving forward.
Adam, I'm gonna send you a PM. I have a few things I'd like to talk to you about.
OK, no, I'm not. You don't allow private messages from just anyone apparently, so I'll say what I want to say here. Basically, I'm looking for an entry position into the world of journalism. I've always fancied having a career in the journalism field and writing about games would be perfect for me. That being said, do you think it would be possible for me to write a monthly article for the website and/or do a video review/preview for the main site?
In regards to industry perspective, would it be possible to get some of our guys out to E3 this year? If we could snag some big stories before most other sites it may help increase traffic.
Podcasts are an excellent idea. I'm all for podcasts, especially if it involves a random user from the forums being guest-featured once a week.
I'm a bit tight for time right now, so I can't make a thorough post, but I'll make sure to do that tomorrow.
OK, no, I'm not. You don't allow private messages from just anyone apparently, so I'll say what I want to say here. Basically, I'm looking for an entry position into the world of journalism. I've always fancied having a career in the journalism field and writing about games would be perfect for me. That being said, do you think it would be possible for me to write a monthly article for the website and/or do a video review/preview for the main site?
And what's to say the other 242,801 members aren't looking for an entry into the world of journalism?
No one should just 'get' the ability to post on the main site. If anything it should be a community vote.
Monthly review competitions are another good idea. Say you put up a game/product that forum members can review, the best voted/chosen by staff review gets featured on the main site.
adamdolge
01-11-2011, 23:35
yes! and sorry, gotta fix settings so we can PM. send me an email and we'll talk. adam(dot)dolge(at)psu(dot)com.
adamdolge
01-11-2011, 23:38
Yes on E3, but you didn't officially hear that from me... yet. When all of our arrangments are made, we'll let you guys know.
Good feedback on podcasts with users. Seriously, it could be as simple as we take a new game that's out - I'm reviewing LBP2 as we speak/type - and we could just spend 20 minutes chatting about the game. Or, even better perhaps, if there's a lot of buzz in the forums about something - say new PSP2 images, we'll talk about that.
HenryPSN
01-11-2011, 23:39
Hey I also want to be a journalist!
Yes on E3, but you didn't officially hear that from me... yet. When all of our arrangments are made, we'll let you guys know.
Good feedback on podcasts with users. Seriously, it could be as simple as we take a new game that's out - I'm reviewing LBP2 as we speak/type - and we could just spend 20 minutes chatting about the game. Or, even better perhaps, if there's a lot of buzz in the forums about something - say new PSP2 images, we'll talk about that.
If you really want to push it, I think a weekly or bi-weekly podcast show would be better. Perhaps have a team of 2-3 people with a guest each week to preview, review and talk about upcoming titles/announcements/events.
Heck, I'd be more than happy to be involved with anything.
squirrelbo1
01-11-2011, 23:42
you could see what users have been in beta's for upcoming games, and they could give an opinion on what they have experienced. for those not lucky enough to be in the beta's
adamdolge
01-11-2011, 23:47
OK, so what else besides podcasts? Did any of those other ideas spark an interest?
And what's to say the other 242,801 members aren't looking for an entry into the world of journalism?
No one should just 'get' the ability to post on the main site. If anything it should be a community vote.
I'm not saying I should just 'get' the ability to post on the main site, so calm down. All I asked was if it were possible to provide Adam and Mr. B with a sample of my work and let me know if would be possible to write for PSU. As mentioned, I've had a dream of being a gaming journalist for sometime and writing for PSU would be a great place to start.
squirrelbo1
01-11-2011, 23:50
um yeah i posted this idea in a few places now
give **** away.
also do like the did with "the quad" on 'Liketotalyawesome' 4 community submissions per week. community votes on them, the winner gets a place in next week auto, and then 3 others are chosen. if you win 3 weeks in a row. you get a "regular" spot on psu to write stuff.
OK, so what else besides podcasts? Did any of those other ideas spark an interest?
Well video reviews are pretty much a given. I'm surprised we haven't seen them for some time already.
EDIT: As Squirrel said, what happened to give aways? I remember in 2009 PSU gave away a pair of Astro A40's, and 2010 it was FIFA, quite the downgrade there ;).
I'm not saying I should just 'get' the ability to post on the main site, so calm down. All I asked was if it were possible to provide Adam and Mr. B with a sample of my work and let me know if would be possible to write for PSU. As mentioned, I've had a dream of being a gaming journalist for sometime and writing for PSU would be a great place to start.
Such a dream that you didn't go through with your Hai!Gamer project? ;).
I'm down for podcasts and even videocasts, although that would be a bit harder to do than podcasts. As far as video reviews, previews and news go, I'm working on a little something....
you could see what users have been in beta's for upcoming games, and they could give an opinion on what they have experienced. for those not lucky enough to be in the beta's
This, Take notice...
adamdolge
01-12-2011, 00:16
OK, the giveaway thing.. seriously? I think I gave 7 PS3 games away over the course of just two months. I also ran that Astro Headset giveaway, and that was just our luck that they offered up a product to giveaway. I really do think we try to provide giveaways, granted it's nothing huge, but we try to hook you guys up with the chance to win a PS3 game pretty frequently.
For community reviews - I'll have codes for another PSN game to give away in exchange for a review. I'm open to suggestions on how we decide who gets the chance to review the game.
wesmore24
01-12-2011, 01:47
Maybe when gameinformer and the official magazine of PlayStation comes out every month have like a preview of them or just list the main points or news of the newest magazine.
Maybe when gameinformer and the official magazine of PlayStation comes out every month have like a preview of them or just list the main points or news of the newest magazine.
Yeah, IGN always reports on magazine exclusives, so I see no reason why we couldn't. I'm not sure if we already do though...
Yeah seems a cool idea, I never buy Console/Game magazine.. Just wank mags :D lol
SchaffinOSX
01-12-2011, 02:36
Like many forum-goers here, I'm not too active on the homepage. However, one thing I've heard a lot of concerning PSU's news is that it sounds as though it's coming from robots. You pretty much hit the nail on the head in the OP with saying "do you want [...] more of a personal touch/perspective from the editors[?]". Yes. There's nothing wrong with having consistent news, but what makes it interesting is when the writers actually add their own touch to it --- that's what sets news on one community apart from news on others, and what could allow us to have news that people prefer over other sites that provide such news.
Yeah, a personal touch is always welcome, but please don't overuse that cynical/smug tone that a lot of writers put forth.
Like many forum-goers here, I'm not too active on the homepage. However, one thing I've heard a lot of concerning PSU's news is that it sounds as though it's coming from robots. You pretty much hit the nail on the head in the OP with saying "do you want [...] more of a personal touch/perspective from the editors[?]". Yes. There's nothing wrong with having consistent news, but what makes it interesting is when the writers actually add their own touch to it --- that's what sets news on one community apart from news on others, and what could allow us to have news that people prefer over other sites that provide such news.
One of the reasons why I used to visit Joystiq a lot, it was a much more humourous, informal take on the reporting on the news.
wesmore24
01-12-2011, 02:46
Like many forum-goers here, I'm not too active on the homepage. However, one thing I've heard a lot of concerning PSU's news is that it sounds as though it's coming from robots. You pretty much hit the nail on the head in the OP with saying "do you want [...] more of a personal touch/perspective from the editors[?]". Yes. There's nothing wrong with having consistent news, but what makes it interesting is when the writers actually add their own touch to it --- that's what sets news on one community apart from news on others, and what could allow us to have news that people prefer over other sites that provide such news.
Yeah thats true magazines or news are not as exiting when the writing is plain. maybe if we got a writer or two to give thier input on the news or something.
SchaffinOSX
01-12-2011, 03:02
Yeah thats true magazines or news are not as exiting when the writing is plain. maybe if we got a writer or two to give thier input on the news or something.
It's not that we need new writers --- we just need our current writers to use their voice a little bit more. By no means do I question whether or not the writers have the ability to, it's just that I think PSU has reported news in an entirely formal way for a long time. Like I said before; nothing wrong with that, it just makes it less interesting, one reason why I think a lot users shy away from getting their news from the main page.
- industry perspective: Instead of just interviewing someone from Ubisoft about an upcoming game, I'd like to present a bigger picture at the gaming industry, get a perspective on topics like game narratives, a push to digital content, voice acting, violence in games, from the people that actually work in the industry.
I love this idea! And perhaps not just that, maybe even a greater focus on their own games. Instead of just "explain story", perhaps "explain why you felt this was a good idea, or went in this direction." Like, the highly divisive ending for PoP 2008, I don't think we've ever had the devs point of view on that.
DreDayDetox
01-12-2011, 03:33
To get laid with Carocat.
I kid, I kid. She does a very sexy voice though.
Ok ok, realistically, a prize system would be nice. I liked the old PSU where we could buy those little square blocks of icons under our pictures that were game company logos or accessories etc. Or if we have a lot of SP, we could buy a subscription or even PSU t-shirts and enter in contests more than once, let's say 1000sp is worth a chance at winning a prize.
adamdolge
01-12-2011, 04:26
Great feedback on the personality of the writers. Personally, I can't stand when writers get too snub and try to make everything into a joke, but that's just me and my style.
Honestly, if anything, covering this industry in the limited way I have over the past two years has made me pretty jaded about it. When I talk to friends about reviewing a game or talking to a developer or something, I find myself saying "everything is just a bit different than the last game. Really sequels are just more polish on the original game. Oh, look, another first-person shooter, or another apocalypse game, oh another terrible motion control game..., etc." I know that's me just being a jerk about dull games, but it's my opinion of most games. Thing is, I don't want my personal writing style on the main site to represent my often jaded perspectives. The gaming industry is huge, incredibly huge and cutting edge and truly the future... but it's also supposed to be fun, and I like to balance both sides. Make sense?
As Adam said, we do plenty of giveaways. <br />
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I've been trying to inject a little opinion and humor into my news posts, without overdoing it (as Adam talked about earlier). e.g. Black Ops garners $1...
squirrelbo1
01-12-2011, 11:08
Great feedback on the personality of the writers. Personally, I can't stand when writers get too snub and try to make everything into a joke, but that's just me and my style.
Honestly, if anything, covering this industry in the limited way I have over the past two years has made me pretty jaded about it. When I talk to friends about reviewing a game or talking to a developer or something, I find myself saying "everything is just a bit different than the last game. Really sequels are just more polish on the original game. Oh, look, another first-person shooter, or another apocalypse game, oh another terrible motion control game..., etc." I know that's me just being a jerk about dull games, but it's my opinion of most games. Thing is, I don't want my personal writing style on the main site to represent my often jaded perspectives. The gaming industry is huge, incredibly huge and cutting edge and truly the future... but it's also supposed to be fun, and I like to balance both sides. Make sense?
do reviews like yatze ? although wouldn't be as good as him and would look like a copy. hmmmmm
um theres nothing wrong with being negative
I like a little light humor in an article. I think it was a nice touch to the article.
Sieghardt
01-12-2011, 12:33
Yeah definitely agree with Agriel there, like I said in the other thread, humour is what this site needs =D
Giveaways are great and all but I feel they've all been a bit too "Please oh please click on this, please write one comment and never come back" What PSU really needs is a community.
We all like games right? lets play some ****ing games. playing together will make people here get along better and organizing a few tournaments with prizes will drive people here from other sites.
a little big planet 2 design-a-level competition would be great, showcase the best levels, put up a list of PSU user levels and hand out a few prizes for the best ones
Killzone 3 isnt far off either, surely a lot of us would enjoy shooting each other?
Yeah definitely agree with Agriel there, like I said in the other thread, humour is what this site needs =D
Giveaways are great and all but I feel they've all been a bit too "Please oh please click on this, please write one comment and never come back" What PSU really needs is a community.
We all like games right? lets play some ****ing games. playing together will make people here get along better and organizing a few tournaments with prizes will drive people here from other sites.
a little big planet 2 design-a-level competition would be great, showcase the best levels, put up a list of PSU user levels and hand out a few prizes for the best ones
Killzone 3 isnt far off either, surely a lot of us would enjoy shooting each other?
Majority of the forum user are man, I'm pretty sure we'd all enjoy that :D
squirrelbo1
01-12-2011, 13:36
i want YOU to vote here (http://www.psu.com/forums/threads/247590-PSU-AWARDS-Master-Thread-(read-instructions)?p=5342020#post5342020)
adamdolge
01-12-2011, 13:55
Damn... forgot one other features idea I've been rolling around - the PSU Challenge. The idea is simple. We'll pick a user to challenge me (since I have the means to record HD from my PS3) at a game - I can list the games I own - and we'll play a bit, record that stuff, I'll edit it down to a normal video length, then we'll post in the forums for all to watch and laugh as I get pwned by a PSU member. Winners will all get T-shirts or something (for now).
Thoughts?
VintageElise
01-12-2011, 14:01
Damn... forgot one other features idea I've been rolling around - the PSU Challenge. The idea is simple. We'll pick a user to challenge me (since I have the means to record HD from my PS3) at a game - I can list the games I own - and we'll play a bit, record that stuff, I'll edit it down to a normal video length, then we'll post in the forums for all to watch and laugh as I get pwned by a PSU member. Winners will all get T-shirts or something (for now).
Thoughts?
Sounds like a great idea to me.
Damn... forgot one other features idea I've been rolling around - the PSU Challenge. The idea is simple. We'll pick a user to challenge me (since I have the means to record HD from my PS3) at a game - I can list the games I own - and we'll play a bit, record that stuff, I'll edit it down to a normal video length, then we'll post in the forums for all to watch and laugh as I get pwned by a PSU member. Winners will all get T-shirts or something (for now).
Thoughts?
Sounds great. Journalists are notoriously bad at gaming :snicker.
adamdolge
01-12-2011, 17:57
Sounds great. Journalists are notoriously bad at gaming http://www.psu.com/forums/threads/images/smilies/laughing7.gif.
True. Thing is if we review a game, we play it for the review cycle (a week, if that) then we have to move on to the next game. I play FIFA in my down time, and that's out of more than 100 PS3 games. I think I play it because I'm good enough at it where it's mindless, yet a single match is enough to provide 20 minutes of fun. I know a game is really, really good if I go back months later and play it again -- for instance, did that with RDR, Batman: Arkham Asylum, LBP, and UC2. Challenge me at CoD, you will win!
Free T-shirts for all!
Ok.. I challenge you to a game of CoD :D
wesmore24
01-12-2011, 21:15
It's not that we need new writers --- we just need our current writers to use their voice a little bit more. By no means do I question whether or not the writers have the ability to, it's just that I think PSU has reported news in an entirely formal way for a long time. Like I said before; nothing wrong with that, it just makes it less interesting, one reason why I think a lot users shy away from getting their news from the main page. I agree and if humor and more interesting writing is what we forum members want than humorous and interesting writing we shall get. ( hopefuly)
adamdolge
01-12-2011, 21:27
Let me throw another idea out there - what would get you to hit the main page first? I see the future of PSU as being almost entirely community and forum driven. I'd like to make the homepage a place everyone goes to first to see what's happening, what games are really hot that day, what trailers users are digging, etc.
Maybe it sounds too extreme, but would you rather PSU try to compete with the (unnamed) big sites, or do you want us to be more of a user-centered site. I really think we have a wealth of knowledge and passion in our community, so why not give you the simple tools to make the homepage reflect what you care about? I think, in time, this would attract more users to our discussions.
I'm not talking about getting rid of staff content all together, but perhaps we should focus more on unique features, interviews, that sort of thing instead of daily news which you all talk about in the forums anyway.
Thoughts?
Aizen-Sama
01-12-2011, 21:30
1. I think it would be good if some of the senior staff, super mods and admins could be given the power to upload articles on to the main site. It sounds like you guys need some help since you're so busy.
Maybe not content writers if they don't have the background but at least the power to upload new images, trailers and pre made news stories.
2. Also like I said in the other thread; a visible news tip off section/contact form where normal members can help PSU get the story first.
3. I don't think PSU supports Youtube and Gametrailers in the articles from what I can remember so having those implemented if its the case would be good.
4. Maybe if all the comments made on PSU also transfer over to the forums somehow?
wesmore24
01-12-2011, 22:42
You should think of something that would attract more people to be members of this forum. Like u know how on igoogle you can upgrade your home page maybe we should have something where members can upgrade their home pages with cool themes and other interesting stuff
SchaffinOSX
01-12-2011, 23:06
Let me throw another idea out there - what would get you to hit the main page first? I see the future of PSU as being almost entirely community and forum driven. I'd like to make the homepage a place everyone goes to first to see what's happening, what games are really hot that day, what trailers users are digging, etc.
Maybe it sounds too extreme, but would you rather PSU try to compete with the (unnamed) big sites, or do you want us to be more of a user-centered site. I really think we have a wealth of knowledge and passion in our community, so why not give you the simple tools to make the homepage reflect what you care about? I think, in time, this would attract more users to our discussions.
I'm not talking about getting rid of staff content all together, but perhaps we should focus more on unique features, interviews, that sort of thing instead of daily news which you all talk about in the forums anyway.
Thoughts?
Personally, I'd like for PSU to compete with other top news providing sites. One way for us to succeed is to make PSU's style of news different and less conventional than that of other top sites; let's not go throwing around slang terms of anything, but having each writer use their own voice (to an extent) is certainly one positive step forward. Additionally, why not make one of the things that helps us complete be that it is, as you put it, a user-centered site? That doesn't mean the news would suffer, it would simply mean that the community has a bigger voice in the news and that the main page is more connected to the community -- hence, we would have the connection between the main page and forums that we all want, plus that might encourage users to join.
Such a dream that you didn't go through with your Hai!Gamer project? ;).
I have my reasoning for not going ahead with HAI!Gamer, none of which I'm prepared to go into with you. I have kept the forums open, though, but they're pretty much dead. No posts or anything. I may consider re-opening it at one point once everything is clear, but until then HAI!Gamer is dead.
Ok.. I challenge you to a game of CoD :D
I challenge you to a game of hugs an kisses xx
Challenge accepted..
KISS MY ARSE!
wesmore24
01-12-2011, 23:36
Challenge accepted..
KISS MY ARSE!
You guys make a good couple! :snicker
You wanna get in on the action?
wesmore24
01-13-2011, 00:00
I would love to, But l will let you guys have all the fun
SchaffinOSX
01-13-2011, 00:02
@ Wiggy_ and Darky -- Just get a room so you can stop derailing this thread. :lol:
You should think of something that would attract more people to be members of this forum. Like u know how on igoogle you can upgrade your home page maybe we should have something where members can upgrade their home pages with cool themes and other interesting stuff
That's an interesting idea --- but granted this sites audience is a gaming one, I just don't see something like that going to much use. Chances are people won't be using PSU as their homepage, so allowing them to do such things wouldn't seem very necessary. I don't know, that's just me.
That's an interesting idea --- but granted this sites audience is a gaming one, I just don't see something like that going to much use. Chances are people won't be using PSU as their homepage, so allowing them to do such things wouldn't seem very necessary. I don't know, that's just me.
NOWGamer managed to do it. Their homepage is completely and utterly customisable, right down to what content you see when you load it up. If you want PS3 news only, you can do that, same with the other formats.
wesmore24
01-13-2011, 00:05
@ Wiggy_ and Darky -- Just get a room so you can stop derailing this thread. :lol:
That's an interesting idea --- but granted this sites audience is a gaming one, I just don't see something like that going to much use. Chances are people won't be using PSU as their homepage, so allowing them to do such things wouldn't seem very necessary. I don't know, that's just me.
True, but i would be cool to custamize the homepage to your likings on your computer. Like Jaeger said if you dont want it just put it as jut PS3 news.
SchaffinOSX
01-13-2011, 00:07
NOWGamer managed to do it. Their homepage is completely and utterly customisable, right down to what content you see when you load it up. If you want PS3 news only, you can do that, same with the other formats.
I suppose I didn't think of customization in that sense; rather I was thinking more along the lines of the overall look of the page, which alone doesn't seem necessary. The ability to filter topics and such displayed on the main page would be nice, though.
squirrelbo1
01-13-2011, 00:51
I do like teh idea of users being able to rate (or thumbs up) articles etc, so the best ones get pushed to teh top. perhaps there could be user uploaded section, where they write stuff, and then the community can thumb those up. then they will rise to teh top. would be seperate (to an extent) to the actually psu writers, but would encourage user participation, and maybe it would be a good idea to get new members.
Following on from the above post, would it not be possible to implement a 'Thumbs Up/Down' system on the forums? I've seen it before on other forums and it adds a whole new level to the community in terms of 'relationships' and 'friendships', etc. The way it works is simple; if a user makes a post that you find helpful, you can 'thumb up' or 'thank' the post, and a small section is added below that post with all the names of the people who 'thanked' the post/user. What do you reckon?
wesmore24
01-13-2011, 01:07
Following on from the above post, would it not be possible to implement a 'Thumbs Up/Down' system on the forums? I've seen it before on other forums and it adds a whole new level to the community in terms of 'relationships' and 'friendships', etc. The way it works is simple; if a user makes a post that you find helpful, you can 'thumb up' or 'thank' the post, and a small section is added below that post with all the names of the people who 'thanked' the post/user. What do you reckon?
The thumbs up and thumbs down idea sownds really good i think if we do short term changes we should do that squirrelboy's idea. long term changes would be my idea but my idea needs more thought into it.
Just in case you wanted a link to the 'Thanks' feature/system, the link is here (http://www.vbulletin.org/forum/showthread.php?t=231666). It looks fairly easy to install and could be of great use to the forum and community as a whole. There might even be a way to implement it on the PSU main site.
Could a sub possibly find the award system I posted in the sub thread a while ago..
SchaffinOSX
01-13-2011, 01:18
Could a sub possibly find the award system I posted in the sub thread a while ago..
You know... you could just click on your own profile and click "Threads made by user". :snicker
You know... you could just click on your own profile and click "Threads made by user". :snicker
He could...but he's no longer a sub. Any posts/threads made in the sub section won't show up to the public.
I could do that but it wasn't a thread made by me. You mean post's? That would take me too long rather than someone just siffing through the subdoms thread. Hence why I asked someone to check if they could ;)
SchaffinOSX
01-13-2011, 01:27
He could...but he's no longer a sub. Any posts/threads made in the sub section won't show up to the public.
I don't know why I suddenly assumed he could view it --- I suppose his being purple offset my thought on that one.
@ Wiggy_ - I misread, I thought time and time again you were referring to your sub thread, not the sub thread.
It's just one of those days for me, I guess.
No problem mate, Easy mistake.. If any subscriber would do that though I'd be great full..
I OU a Beatn
01-13-2011, 01:32
A dark theme is basically all I want. I'm easy to please. :lol:
I love dark(dark grey or black) themes simply because it is so much easier on the eyes. Most of my browsing is done at night in low light and the white is just about enough to cause a migraine.
I know the icons caused a security threat, but I would like to see them hopefully return some day. Other than that, it's a very enjoyable site that I read pretty much every day.
wesmore24
01-13-2011, 01:35
Jeese i was gone for twenty- four minutes by coincidence and i missed 7 posts.
Galvanise_
01-13-2011, 02:17
A dark theme is basically all I want. I'm easy to please. :lol:
I love dark(dark grey or black) themes simply because it is so much easier on the eyes. Most of my browsing is done at night in low light and the white is just about enough to cause a migraine.
I know the icons caused a security threat, but I would like to see them hopefully return some day. Other than that, it's a very enjoyable site that I read pretty much every day.
Icons are coming back. The shop has been worked on, I believe.
A dark theme is on the agenda too.
guanfangfang
04-08-2011, 13:32
They could see what users have been in beta for the upcoming game and they could advise on what they experienced. For those not lucky enough to be in beta
Icons are coming back. The shop has been worked on, I believe.
A dark theme is on the agenda too.
As of right now, we still haven't found a VB plug in that does support icons. The original program has been banned from VB usage for causing security leaks. As such, we can't download it anywhere, use it, or even get support... so the original ICON/SHOP is NOT coming back at this point.
What we are investigating are other shop functions.... things to use SP for, or whatever currency that shop will support. We have some ideas and are looking at the feasibility, but right now nothing set in stone.
One thing I can say though is whatever system we put in place will likely not have icons, but will be more robust in what people CAN use SP for.
-Kwesnoth-
04-08-2011, 14:50
**** the icons..bring back the awesome rep pips that actually showed that you had a lot of rep. Instead of everyone having the same green bars. :)
**** the icons..bring back the awesome rep pips that actually showed that you had a lot of rep. Instead of everyone having the same green bars. :)
ICONS are the single most requested feature though LOL
In any event, I believe the colored pips are being worked on, but really, is it THAT important? :)
ICONS are the single most requested feature though LOL
In any event, I believe the colored pips are being worked on, but really, is it THAT important? :)
Yes. The coloured pips were awesome. Green ones are boring!
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Improved PS3 browser support. (its crap but I uses it wen in bed)
Better posting abilities liek adjusting the size of the post area its a pain when post is long.
English flag.
Moon on a stick
How about a Ban Users from Thread feature? A full ban is a bit over the top sometimes but some people, who generally are not trolls or flamers, can still get hot under the collar on occasion. Why not use this (http://www.vbulletin.org/forum/showthread.php?t=259017) mod which would allow mods to ban someone just from that thread?
radgamer420
04-08-2011, 16:52
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Improved PS3 browser support.
I agree.
@Sparc- Thats a really good idea.
Better posting abilities liek adjusting the size of the post area its a pain when post is long.
Do you use chrome? If so, (also, if I've understood what you're asking for correctly) you can do that already.
http://img849.imageshack.us/img849/7950/replyenlarge.png
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No I don't use Chrome. So its a bug then.
Get rid of the Effing spammers on the front page it looks unprofesional to say the least.
No I don't use Chrome. So its a bug then.
Get rid of the Effing spammers on the front page it looks unprofesional to say the least.
I think it's actually a chrome feature, as you can do it to other 'comment boxes' etc...
squirrelbo1
04-08-2011, 21:53
In any event, I believe the colored pips are being worked on, but really, is it THAT important? :)
YEAH !!!
I think it's actually a chrome feature, as you can do it to other 'comment boxes' etc...
yeah but you can resize certain box's on FF (like the reports) it might be a feature, or it might be a bug.
-Kwesnoth-
04-09-2011, 00:54
In any event, I believe the colored pips are being worked on, but really, is it THAT important? :)
Hell yeah!
You guy's working on a multiple choice skins? That's pretty much all i want from the staff. I believe that it would please everyone who likes the new skin and the people who like the original skin like me.
I don't know why the icons is such a high demand. They don't look that good imo.
How about themed backgrounds for our avys. A plain white box just looks meh. Of course the loading times for each page would be horrible so nevermind. How about custom user titles for everybody. Maybe offer subs something else to differentiate themselves from the rest?
VintageElise
05-01-2011, 21:59
How about themed backgrounds for our avys. A plain white box just looks meh. Of course the loading times for each page would be horrible so nevermind. How about custom user titles for everybody. Maybe offer subs something else to differentiate themselves from the rest?
You can get custom user titles in the shop.
I want a playstation plus membership and get qriocity on my psp. I also want playstation to be back up and running.
VintageElise
05-01-2011, 22:11
*Sigh*
T'sup with you?
Nuffin' Nuffin'. Just on my period ;)
Nuffin' Nuffin'. Just on my period ;)
Pics? :snicker
You can get custom user titles in the shop.
O.o
How about the mods give us the option to make a colored user-title or at least the know-how (Only for Subs)? So we don't have to constantly go to mods and admins .. They have better things to deal with. We all know as a fact that the subs won't break any of the user-title rules. And if anyone does, give us a warning or if they don't change it, do it yourself and ban them or something? I don't see why not. Not like any of the subs will object to that idea.
Vengeful_Blur
05-02-2011, 06:44
I want eternal life you think you can give me that? =D
Seriously, I want a bigger signature >:D
How about 500x200? That sounds reasonable to me.
What about a free $60 game?. No?.
Vengeful_Blur
05-02-2011, 06:57
What about a free $60 game?. No?.
You're asking me, right? My answer is yes please.
500x200?
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Y5PBmgcQuP4/TFEJnpmWBhI/AAAAAAAAAMU/lfBGvkks4OM/s1600/shocked.jpg