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I've been pondering whether there's scope for an ETC community thread on one subject I'm passionate about, and (based on interactions in the other place) have a reasonable assumption that there's a number of other people who also share that interest - but it's a subject that probably needs some discussion to hash out a specific scope, because it's very broad if we take it at face value - but if we break it down to individual entries, it's probably too *narrow* for each to justify their own thread.
Is this a case of just create the thread and see if it accumulates an audience, or should we have a bit of a discussion first on what sort of scope we should aim for? This is sort of an issue where we kind of need to find an initial audience first to figure out how best to proceed, but because the general interest in the subject was so fragmented, it's hard to unify it in the first place.
The subject in question: Game shows. There's a huge range out there to discuss, and I'm always interested in discovering interesting new international ones, and I think there's a number of smaller ones that wouldn't get noticed, but would probably appeal to existing fans of shows.
The scope issues are the problem; do we include quizzes? Likeable enough but often not all that distinctive from one another, but arguing over semantics would probably do no-one any good. Reality shows? Would perhaps over-dominate discussion while they're on (although that said, they could probably justify their own full thread as a result). What about something like, say, The Genius, which apes the structure of a reality show but the actual gameplay is on a much, well, gamier level?
What it boils down to is that I think it's a big collection of things that only a niche might know about, but a broader group would be interested in discovering. I think a fan of The Genius would be interested in learning about the subbed international versions of The Mole; someone who likes Takeshi's Castle might be pleasantly surprised by Wild Things; a fan of The Crystal Maze might never have seen how the parent show, Fort Boyard, has evolved in its native France, and anyone who likes gameshows in general might be interested in the scattershot approach of the German Schlag den... events.
(All this boiled down to the idea that I think there's scope for discussion of Taskmaster on here, but I don't think Taskmaster itself is a big enough name to justify a thread!)
Is this a case of just create the thread and see if it accumulates an audience, or should we have a bit of a discussion first on what sort of scope we should aim for? This is sort of an issue where we kind of need to find an initial audience first to figure out how best to proceed, but because the general interest in the subject was so fragmented, it's hard to unify it in the first place.
The subject in question: Game shows. There's a huge range out there to discuss, and I'm always interested in discovering interesting new international ones, and I think there's a number of smaller ones that wouldn't get noticed, but would probably appeal to existing fans of shows.
The scope issues are the problem; do we include quizzes? Likeable enough but often not all that distinctive from one another, but arguing over semantics would probably do no-one any good. Reality shows? Would perhaps over-dominate discussion while they're on (although that said, they could probably justify their own full thread as a result). What about something like, say, The Genius, which apes the structure of a reality show but the actual gameplay is on a much, well, gamier level?
What it boils down to is that I think it's a big collection of things that only a niche might know about, but a broader group would be interested in discovering. I think a fan of The Genius would be interested in learning about the subbed international versions of The Mole; someone who likes Takeshi's Castle might be pleasantly surprised by Wild Things; a fan of The Crystal Maze might never have seen how the parent show, Fort Boyard, has evolved in its native France, and anyone who likes gameshows in general might be interested in the scattershot approach of the German Schlag den... events.
(All this boiled down to the idea that I think there's scope for discussion of Taskmaster on here, but I don't think Taskmaster itself is a big enough name to justify a thread!)
Even if this is very cute, I think I would rather not participate in this one, but will support you if you need some additional help, very wholesome and wholesome stuff must be rewarded
That would be super sweet. Assuming it really does launch on the 2017 side, I'll PM you once a solid release date is announced to sort out the specifics and start hammering away at actually making the thing. So I guess at the moment TheMoon can list us both as claimants.
You are awesome to swoop in and save the day, thanks so much! :D
Thanks; for now I think it's probably best if I do some cross-referencing among the people who I think would already be interested in such a thread and gauge their opinions on the subject to try to lock down the right sort of scope.
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just a heads-up, I'll do a bigger OP update this weekend that also revises and expands the guidelines in an attempt to make things more clear, address frequently asked questions, prevent some confusion (I hope?), and maybe probably definitely include some more guidelines that are supposed to serve as tips if you're new to the OT game. but beware, expanded, clearer OP will mean more yelling from grumpy moon if somebody comes in here and doesn't bother reading it :P
So I get the point of this post from the other topic—making sure posters in the thread update their links to reflect the latest OT—but just to check: this specific max posts per thread reference isn't an actual hard rule, right? As I don't see it listed in the OP here or anywhere else I've seen. It's pretty much just a recent-ish tradition at this point, since originally the reason behind the 400 page (when viewed with the default 50ppp) / 20k limit being in place for the other board was due to the old forum software, but have been on a number of boards with more modern software containing more posts per thread, and couldn't find any results about problems with Xenforo handling it.
Right... Now how do I post this thing?
Can I get thread starting privileges? Or can someone who can start threads - ideally someone who has an interest in theme parks PM me?
There isn't a Retsupurae OT, is there? I know there are fans on Era, so I was thinking it wouldn't be a bad idea to make one, but I'm not sure if I should be the person to do it. I haven't kept up at all and I'm nowhere close to catching up to their current videos.
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No clue if this is the right thread to post in but i'm a motion designer. If Resetera needs a logo animation or 3d render or anything for videos/etc just let me know and i'll gladly do it for free of course :) i would be happy to contribute to the community. Cheers
Edit: oh crap this is only about OTs lol. Nevermind
Edit: oh crap this is only about OTs lol. Nevermind
I'd like to do an OT for Ace of Seafood PS4 if no one objects. The game comes out in like 2 days, so no need to make a proper claim, I think.
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Xenoblade Chronicles 2: Nintendo Direct Live Reaction Thread by CGiRanger (11/05/2017)
November 7 @ 6AM PST | 9 AM EST (will be posted 15-30 minutes beforehand)
Note: I recognize that there was of course already the Announcement thread for this. The purpose here would be to immediately begin live reaction at the outset, and to compile information in the OP while, and after, the Direct is ongoing.
November 7 @ 6AM PST | 9 AM EST (will be posted 15-30 minutes beforehand)
Note: I recognize that there was of course already the Announcement thread for this. The purpose here would be to immediately begin live reaction at the outset, and to compile information in the OP while, and after, the Direct is ongoing.
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Xenforo can certainly handle more, but we are keeping at 20k posts as it's been previously.
What about threads like the Steam monthly threads where on occasion the topic has had two threads in one month due to popularity? This was one of the very first things that was praised about this forum upon arriving in that thread—no more having to split up months if need be.
For the sake of uniformity across the site, it'll still be 20k per thread post limit.
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please use the proper formatting outlined in the OP. you really just need to copy/paste the text in code there and add the links. please update and repost the claim properly.
date? is it a movie? if so, the [ETC] tag is missing. you also forgot to link your name. please update and repost the claim properly.
Sorry, didn't realize there was a new system. Yes, it's a movie.
[ETC] Fate/Stay Night Heaven's Feel (Movie 1) Presage Flower by cj iwakura ( November 2nd, 2017 )
Unless someone beat me to it or wants to help. Or both.
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you forgot the date again :)
looked it up myself now, Nov 19 is correct, yes? you're gonna post it then?
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thanks but before you post ...not after
afterwards misses the whole point :D
just for completeness sake :P. I'll remember to claim it before next time, thanks.
I'd like to make a Nioh Complete Edition OT, but I noticed that there's already an OT for the base game version though it's lacking information.
Nioh Complete Edition by texhnolyze (7th November 2017)
RELEASE DATE: 7th November 2017
Nioh Complete Edition by texhnolyze (7th November 2017)
RELEASE DATE: 7th November 2017
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Would like to make a Samsung Galaxy OT (for latest high-end mobiles phones) for Etcetera. Have banner image ready.
Samsung Galaxy S8 S8+ Note 8 by nib95 (7th November 2017)
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Samsung Galaxy S8 • S8+ • Note 8 | OT | Out Now
Edit: Threads done now!
Samsung Galaxy S8 S8+ Note 8 by nib95 (7th November 2017)
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Samsung Galaxy S8 • S8+ • Note 8 | OT | Out Now
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when. please fix.
when. and you forgot to link your name. please fix.
Guys, it's really not that hard to just copy/paste the template from the OP and fill in the blanks with this very basic information. It would make this process so much easier for both you and myself.
Well, I've posted in the adopt a user page. I'd ideally prefer someone else to just post the thread for me right away, with the thread title and image content as above.
I'd have added a few additional links etc, but I'm not sure it is really all that necessary. They could always be edited in if needed at a later date.
Fixed.
Though I'm still waiting for a confirmation from the OP before posting the new OT. It may only end up as a merge/update on the old OT.
American Truck Simulator by U2NUMB (7 November 2017)
7 November 2017
Main game already out. New DLC out on 9th. I plan to post OT on the 7th.
7 November 2017
Main game already out. New DLC out on 9th. I plan to post OT on the 7th.
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I would say make it now anyway. The current PC performance thread is just about becoming an OT so one is sorely needed.
I know People have been looking around, but I will be posting a GTA Online thread that 3 members are putting together as part of the adopt a user program.
Do we have a Paladin's OT? Does anyone even play Paladins? I'd happily make a Paladin's OT - though I can't post threads so someone would need to post it for me.
Edit: I'll find a way to find out if anyone actually plays Paladins first and then come back to this idea.
Edit: I'll find a way to find out if anyone actually plays Paladins first and then come back to this idea.
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I mentioned in the adopt a poster thread that I would like some form of SWTOR thread for discussion of the live game (rather than history and the launch mess) and I have suggested creating one .
However, I have no idea if there is sufficient interest in that game on the forum for a proper OT - as we have got to this point without one? I suspect there probably isnt
However, I have no idea if there is sufficient interest in that game on the forum for a proper OT - as we have got to this point without one? I suspect there probably isnt
ResetERA really needs an OT for Pinball.
The thread would cover real pinball (new & upcoming games, events, locations, reviews, buying & selling tables, etc) as well as digital pinball and related news (Zen Pinball, The Pinball Arcade, etc).
I'm happy to put it together but I can't make a thread for 2 months.
On Gaf we had a community thread for The Pinball Arcade that kind of bled over to all things pinball but I envision something far more comprehensive.
The thread would cover real pinball (new & upcoming games, events, locations, reviews, buying & selling tables, etc) as well as digital pinball and related news (Zen Pinball, The Pinball Arcade, etc).
I'm happy to put it together but I can't make a thread for 2 months.
On Gaf we had a community thread for The Pinball Arcade that kind of bled over to all things pinball but I envision something far more comprehensive.
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The search bar will help you with that. In the spirit of learning, I will not link to it now but you'll have to type the words in yourself and see the thread come up as the only result. Good luck!
hahah I had searched "console screenshots", that's why I didn't find anything the first time.
Thanks :P !
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https://www.resetera.com/threads/the-pc-builders-thread-2017.1047/unread
https://www.resetera.com/threads/the-pc-builders-thread-2017.1047/unread
FWIW, the search function in this forum has no cooldown unlike its predecessor, so everyone should utilise the full extent of its capabilities.
