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It couldn't hurt, but I don't foresee a lot of worthwhile content in this.

 

No offense to anyone, but I think that older members would be better off handling this as I believe they could things more easily and correctly than newer members who are still grasping the entire idea of the URPG.

If it even gets off.

Also agreeing with Sota.

 

I do not see how older members running it will make any difference to the whole programme as such. Its not like I'm doing everything wrong and neither am I having a hard time, so I don't really see the point of that statement, sure having older members on the Podcast will help, but I don't see how running it makes a difference. If I ever need help, of course I will ask an older member.

 

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All because HKim gave you permission doesn't mean it's needed >.> There’s nowhere near enough topics you could discuss to make a podcast necessary and more importantly interesting. I really wouldn’t bother to download a cast made by a few non-officials with the main topic of discussion being a text-based RPG. I think you both need to consolidate, look at all the negative feedback on this proposal. I’m not being a buzzkill, just calling it as I really can’t see how you’d keep listeners interested at all.

 

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Yes of course, we do not take negative feedback as something bad, we try to improve on the feedback we get. A few things:
As I brought it up in my earlier post, I will again, I do not see, why an official has to be running the show, its not as though having an official run this will make ANY difference to the podcast itself. Lets say the officials were to input something, they can always do that by posting here or PM'ing me. So that's that.
About the discussion material, we are not making this podcast to bore everyone, the point of this podcast is that we will be talking about several things apart from what was mentioned earlier (I am not telling you now since I'd like it to be a surprise) I personally feel that everyone is jumping to conclusions about this. There is a lot to talk about.

If you do not find the fact that URPG has a podcast interesting, then thats your opinion. Another thing, just to be a bit mean (I don't mean to offend you) That way, whats the point of listening to a podcast about Pokemon? Its just a video game? Or just an Anime or just a Manga.
Thank You for your feedback, its appreciated a lot!

 

I agree, just hop into one of the many AIM URPG chats and you can have your own text-based podcast for a text-based RPG. No download needed. :naughty:

I mean do I really need to hear you tell me "new underground month go get your shovels guys!" or "hey guys let me tell you about this new thread...oh wait you've already seen it". Or as you say...gossip..."have you seen Near lately? He has gotten faaaaat".

I'm gonna know when there's a new ref, there is a thread posted and it will be in bold letters. You don't have to tell me. So this will probably turn into just rambling which is fine but don't call it a URPG Podcast...just call it a Skype Convo.

URPG is not big enough for this, Sigma is right when he says this will contribute nothing worthwhile. But I guess if you're just doing it for fun it's fine...

Say, whatever happened to that URPG Newsletter thing?

 

By gossip, I did not mean utterly opinionated statements that hurt other users who are totally not related to what we're talking about. Gossip, would be rumours of new things happening and stuff like that.

At the moment from what I see, everyone's expectations of us are very low, so we will work our best to get you more than what you wanted!

 

Couldn't we just set up a team of writers to make newsletters? I also don't think there are enough people in URPG open enough, using their own voice (too prude). Why don't we start up that newsletter idea ST had some time ago?

 

Well Badal I can think of quite a few things you could do for me that would make me sway to agree with you. :naughty:

JUST KIDDING. :dizzy:

How are you gonna get gossip on 'new things happenings'?

Gonna start bribing the mods or something? Sorry it's been done, and May did it best. :spin:

 

1. As its been mentioned before, there doesn't appear to be much of a point in this... I mean, this is what a forum is for + sound and maybe a visual - a community.

2. Why did you even need approval? Its not like Harry can shut you down or anything :banghead:

 

We will not bribe mods or anything of that sort, we will just discuss things, that will you know what? We shall show you when it comes out, I don't want to ruin everything.

@feng: next time you post in a thread, it may help to read the 1st post and also the discussion before you post.

@WTP: 2) I wanted to make sure I could do this without being banged up! And also because I wouldn't want this to be unofficial.

 

I think the allure of the podcast is obtaining information in a different way. Even if you already know everything discussed in the podcast (doubtful, especially with potential opinions/theoretical discussions), I think it may be worthwhile to hear some of us talking about it just for shits and giggles.

 

That is also an interesting way to put it!!!
Though not our main goal but yeah sure!

 

I say youtube. Podcasts aren't nearly as accessible, and unless we get upwards of five people, we're not going to have ten minutes of dialogue. Unless you and Scourge have something planned that I don't know about. =X

Also, I'm not clear on exactly WHAT this is supposed to be. It's... a newscast? Or is it aimed at recruiting people by spreading word about the URPG through Youtube/podcasting?
If it's just a matter of updates on what's gone on 'in the last week/month,' I say it's not really worth it-- there's already enough strain on the refs and URPG admins without a whole new project that's mostly unrelated to URPG 'gameplay' itself. Community projects are nice when you have lots of bored people, but...

 

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So. I've read all of this... and I've yet to see a point. This sounds completely unnecessary and I expect it to be a lot of wasted effort. The only thing remotely close to 'reasoning' behind this I've found is:

And all I have to say is... what? This is a role play website. What are 10 year-old kids who can't read well going to do here? Honestly. What a stupid thing to say.

Is it an advertising ploy? (Because, if that's the case, enough people are already complaining about ref shortages and whatnot).

However, if it's just a newscast, why not post it here on the forums? -- It's more logical anyway. Youtube videos and podcasts sound like a desperate outreach to me. Utterly pointless.

So my vote is neither.
Unless someone can explain this madness to me... intelligently.

 

Yes lets start.
1st up, I said when I quoted that is I DID NOT SAY THAT so please don't rip me for it.
Next this is not advertising, this is mostly news and information, etc...
I do not see why people don't read the OP and read the fact that, we are looking at New media- YOUTUBE, PODCASTS etc. Text comes off as boring to several people and sound/video seems pretty attractive.

Thirdly, I do not see why everyone is acting as if refsOfficials/mods need to be looking into this? Why do they need to work for this when we already have non-officials working?

again I'd like to enforce
Please read the whole thread before you post

Scratched stuff out due to it being wrong and stupid of me, forgive me!

 

First and foremost: I never said that you're the one who said it, nor did I rip on you for it; I quoted it as well. Not to you, as you'll see if you look above and pay attention.

Secondly, I did read the entire thread; in fact, I read every post. However, none of them explain what this idea is about. If you're referring to the post on pe2k, then maybe you should link us to it. (If it contains different/more information, of course). Seeing as you're the one relaying said information.

Finally, when the object of the 'game' centers around text... I don't see the point of videos, voices, whatever you want to say. Personally, I'd rather read news updates than listen to them. Like I said, this will turn out to be a lot of wasted effort.

 

Why would we not know the given information already from just gazing at the forum for about a minute?

Because things obviously need to be controlled by those in control.

Also, why did you group Refs in with Mods...? :dizzy:

When was that made a rule? Not only that but that sounds an awful lot like an accusation, and I didn't see anything wrong with that post... She literally even said

Anyway, now that I'm done attacking you for no reason, could you please explain why we need/want something like this?

Sorry if I sounded rude :bheart:

 

Sure, I don't mind having people who hate on me for getting new stuff here

Getting to the point:
Since all of you have been sending questions to me, let me ask you this:
Why do we have Youtube?
Why do we have Pocasts?
Why can't we simply have those guys say what they want to in text? How does that matter? Videos and sound are not helping, so why not just text?

Technology has improved and videos seems to be a more popular choice, maybe not with you two but with most of the world it does.

About the ref/mod thing sorry! I meant, officials and mods

And to Anna, I'm sorry and I should have made that clearer.
And Anna, if you feel that this will all be waste, well thats an opinion, there are plenty others who feel this will not be a waste. Again these are situations where its either this or that.

General statement Not directed to anyone at all, do not accuse me of ripping on you guys:
Again What it seems to be coming out is the fact that people do not want to move on in terms of media, people still seem to stick to newspapers, but look at yourself, you are on the internet, not reading a newspaper, in the 21'st you have several options for your daily news, many people look at the newspapers but whereas many also look at the internet. In the internet, You have 2 options Text and video/sound. You can go back to basically reading your news paper on the internet or you can see/hear your news. Why do we have TV? Why do we have Youtube?


@WTP: Its not a rule I'd just prefer that people read the whole thread, sorry if it came out as a rule


I hope that was a good enough explanation.

 

Well...

1. Newspapers are in decline because internet news is easier to access and often, free.

2. TV news is popular because we don't have to interact with the source of the news (e.g. Newspaper=reading).

3. Youtube is a box for people to put their silly junk inside.

URPG isn't like a news story, there's no picture of a Machamp chopping a Togepi in half to show, we don't have legitimate, visual news because we are text based. As for interaction, this is a community, so we are duty-bound, or atleast encouraged, to participate. The news that you speak of would most likely have a thread discussing it, and would often be looking for input. The forum is much easier and quicker access to this news as well.

Basically, it looks like you guys could sink a lot of time into this, with out reaping any sort of reward :-|

EDIT: The forum would also be a much more up to date representation of the news. TV news is popular because it tells you what is happening in some cases, right this instant. A daily or weekly podcast would not be as recent.