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14 September, 2011
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bansama 28 Sep, 2011 @ 3:01am 
DeightK 27 Sep, 2011 @ 10:36pm 
Thanks; really appreciate you setting this up for all of us. Looking forward to swapping ideas on the project (though so far, I only have one idea for a feature, and I'm not sure if it's a good one >_>).

[Sorry about deleting my last couple posts; I was trying to make some corrections and I screwed them up somehow. In case anyone missed them, the gist was just me agreeing with Kurina and asking if StingingVelvet had been invited (which Bansama just answered).]
bansama 27 Sep, 2011 @ 10:18pm 
@Kurina - Your account on Didimatic has now been approved.
@ACD8K - Your account has also been approved.

I sent StiningVelvet an invite to this group just waiting for him to accept it.

I'll set up the actual forum when I have a bit more time (currently working U_U). Also, once you've posted a bit , you'll have access to full forum features and will be able to change your display names (thus removing the _didi from your names).
Lyn 27 Sep, 2011 @ 2:51pm 
Personally, I think a private sub-forum on Didimatic would be the best way to communicate for now, especially since it is easier to talk about multiple topics at one time. I just signed up here, username Kurina_didi.

As for focus, I agree with Bansama that anything related to PC gaming should be a topic to consider. However, it would probably be wise to come up with an official, clear statement of purpose for the blog/website for us to always remember and follow so that we never lose focus.

Tone is the iffy part for me. I tend to come off a bit too serious, and generally speaking, my writing has always revolved around being a pissy old school gamer that has trouble adapting to new things (Steam, certain game mechanics, etc). So hopefully I can soften that up a bit. I am all for us proof reading each others material, or even selecting someone to be an actual Editor of sorts as things progress.
bansama 27 Sep, 2011 @ 1:39am 
@Andy_Panthro My first thought was a forum on didimatic, but I didn't want to force people to sign up for it. But yeah, if that's preferable I can certainly set up a forum on which we can discuss things over there.

As for the rest, my opinion is that if it affects a PC gamer, it's fair game to be covered in some form. Perhaps in different sections as an old printed magazine would have done it.

Tone is an interesting subject as left to my natural writing I'll come of as exceptionally angry torwards certain subjects and that's probably something best avoided... So I might also suggest that we at least have others proof/comment on articles before they go live. And in doing so, the site might take on a tone of its own anyhow.

Overall, I guess more towards RPS style might be good to start wtith, but with less of the corny (and often forced) "funny" headlines.
DeightK 26 Sep, 2011 @ 3:02pm 
I'm a minor, so Google is locking me out of G+ until I turn 18 (February) or they drop the age limit. I could always fudge my age on a new account, of course, so there's no real roadblock if the rest of you decide on using G+.

I've been thinking about those things, as well. For what it's worth, I support blog-style, as it seems more appropriate for this project's scope. I'd also prefer a relaxed, personable tone; I find it more enjoyable to read, and we'll likely have to survive on our personalities anyway. Focus is by far the most difficult issue; I'd say the first thing to tackle there is to decide whether we want to primarily post news articles or op-ed pieces, then figure out what's appropriate for the site from there.
Andy_Panthro 26 Sep, 2011 @ 1:21pm 
Wasn't planning on ever using G+, but it might be more convenient than here. I was going to suggest a private subforum on Didimatic, but I figured you'd probably want to keep that separate.

Other than that, perhaps we should start thinking about three things: Format, Focus and Tone.

Format: Blog style or something more expansive (RPS vs. CVG)
Focus: PC gaming I assume, but what are we covering in terms of software, hardware, consumer issues, etc..
Tone: RPS built up a fanbase with a more relaxed and relatable tone, where you get to know the writers and their personalities throughout their writing. Other websites tend to be more impersonal to reflect a more professional style.
bansama 26 Sep, 2011 @ 5:29am 
Okay, I'm not sure arranging things through this page is working out =/ I see that Google+ is now available to all, so perhaps we could try using that or regular email to arrange times to chat, etc.?
DeightK 19 Sep, 2011 @ 12:38pm 
I have no plans at the moment and my schedule is flexible. I'll be ready when the rest of you are.
Delixe 17 Sep, 2011 @ 8:38am 
I'm not busy for the next few days so whatever time is good for the rest of you.
bansama 17 Sep, 2011 @ 1:53am 
Yeah this being a 3 day weekend, I'm fairly busy too. But there's schedule function for events or sommat right? You could probably try and use that to help coordinate a chat.
Lyn 15 Sep, 2011 @ 8:41pm 
I should be around most of Friday if others are wanting to discuss anything. Will be gone much of the weekend though.
Delixe 14 Sep, 2011 @ 10:14am 
Hidden under the guise of Tory ♥♥♥♥♥. Mwahaha