Ayur Posted March 16, 2007 Posted March 16, 2007 Since we entered that partnership thing with the DS flashcard company, you could place those topics in a members-only (to view), with a 1-post requirement to view (so they at least post in the "Hi" thread or something). This makes more members, more posts, and gives an incentive for them to actually be active.
Sultan Posted March 27, 2007 Posted March 27, 2007 So, this is my first post on 1emu in about a year. Hi, everyone. The main reason I stopped posting and regularly visiting the site is the same reason the site traffic is going downhill: The emulation scene is dying. I first came here when Chankast was released. The dreamcast scene was in full swing, and 1emu was one of the main sites for it. However, since then, the emulation scene has declined. With most of the older systems fairly perfected in emulation, there simply aren't enough developments happening to support a lot of posts. There's no easy way to fix things and magically bring in lots of traffic. I see two routes for the site. First, accept the fact that emulation has a much smaller audience than it used to, and just try to be the best emu site out there to attract that niche market. I'd start by making a more presentable portal page. The current one is just an outgrowth of the forum. It should be the other way around. While I wouldn't suggest outright copying a successful site (like say, qj.net), I would at least try and make it a bit more Web 2.0. A nice new non bboard based design for the entry page could go a long way to snaring repeat customers whenever the site gets digged. Another option would be to try something radical to reinvigorate the emulation scene. Unfortunately, I have no idea how to practically do this. Without new systems being emulated, there's not much to bring new users to the scene. Maybe start a prize fund for the first person to get X system or game emulated or something? Or more realistically, a prize for homebrew development for emulated systems? Myself, I'm back because I recently bought a PSP, and it has an active homebrew/emulation scene going on. So I'll hang around and see if I can't answer some PSP questions from time-to-time.
Weirdy Posted March 30, 2007 Posted March 30, 2007 Perhaps 1emu should become an image board. 1emuchan!
Alpha Posted March 30, 2007 Author Posted March 30, 2007 Incase you're all wondering why I haven't posted in this thread yet, I have been busy searching for ideas myself. However, I've read many of your comments, and I appreciate all the time and effort everyone has took to think them out. I'll soon be replying to everyones ideas starting this weekend. Thank you all, it means a lot! P.S. If you still have ideas, feel free to continue posting them.
Mack Bolan Posted April 8, 2007 Posted April 8, 2007 How many posts do i have to post to play the games?
Mag Posted April 8, 2007 Posted April 8, 2007 How many posts do i have to post to play the games?welcome.. the answer is 35 posts http://www.1emulation.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=12607 - hmm maybe I should re-sticky it). Please in the future, keep questions that doesn't related to threads like this to a seperate new thread. This thread was meant for ideas and brainstorming related to ways of improving this site.
Chaotica Posted April 14, 2007 Posted April 14, 2007 First of all, I would just like to say that I don't post much here anymore because I'm trying to reduce my overall time spent on the internet, and also alittle because emulation for me has fallen out of my list of hobbies somewhat. But it was more for the former reason, I still emulate here and there, and 1Emulation is still a great forum. Having said that, I'm not sure what I can add that others haven't already said - they have all been interesting thoughts, and I'm not a technical, web savvy person. I do think that the name "1Emulation" is misleading if you intend this site/forum to be about gaming in general, and that a name change should be considered. Some people have expressed the view that this site must either be a niche oldskool site or a next gen site. The two mediums have two different audiences (older gamers versus teens and prepubescents) and I can see how some people think that a site that covers both simply won't work because of the two different styles of content and possible clashes between these two audiences. Indeed, the successful sites I have seen focus on one or the other. For example, the two old school sites I still visit (being the English Amiga Board and Lemon Amiga, listed here if you want to check out what they do, and not listed here for advertising or anything like that) cater to older gamers, and younger, less mature gamers somehow don't survive long, for whatever reason. So, you might like to focus on one or the other. Having said that, I honestly think that there is no reason why one site can't cater to all. You just have to clearly define the areas of the board/site aimed at next gen and next gen audiences, and the sections aimed at retro and retro audiences, and have really good mods watching out for internet arguments between the two that would inevitably flare up. It would be a balancing act, but I'm sure it can be done.
Sybarite Paladin AxL Posted May 23, 2007 Posted May 23, 2007 I know this has probably been suggested numerous times before, but I frankly don't care. Bring back rom requests as well as introduce a list of "official" working rom sets with identifiable tags or whatnot. Emulation currently is hard to keep as a hobby for me because I don't have the necessary time and when I do find some time I'm having difficulty find perfect dumps or fully-working non-hacked "official" rom sets for Neo Geo and the like.
Shoma Posted May 25, 2007 Posted May 25, 2007 That would only bring huge amount of leechers, wouldn't it?
Sybarite Paladin AxL Posted May 27, 2007 Posted May 27, 2007 That would only bring huge amount of leechers, wouldn't it? not if it's only open to people with 100+ posts
BlackKnight Posted May 27, 2007 Posted May 27, 2007 That would only bring huge amount of leechers, wouldn't it? not if it's only open to people with 100+ posts Might open it up to spammers instead if they were aware of it? 100 posts of crap, but not strictly spam, would be easy to come up with- we've had new users here over the last month or so that racked up that many in a day or less.
Sybarite Paladin AxL Posted May 27, 2007 Posted May 27, 2007 That would only bring huge amount of leechers, wouldn't it? not if it's only open to people with 100+ posts Might open it up to spammers instead if they were aware of it? 100 posts of crap, but not strictly spam, would be easy to come up with- we've had new users here over the last month or so that racked up that many in a day or less. yeah I agree, we had that here in the past actually... but if you set the bar up a little higher, say 1000 posts, that would discourage them I reckon
Mooney Posted June 3, 2007 Posted June 3, 2007 Maybe we should get a Wiki... we could post tutorials, emulation info, developer info, and a whole lot of other stuff. http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/MediaWiki
ken_cinder Posted June 4, 2007 Posted June 4, 2007 Ok, I've been meaning to contact Gamecop directly about this, but he's never on IRC or AIM when I am and I hate PMs for matters I'd prefer to "speak" about. I think we should have a "Repair Service" where the users of this site who have the know-how can offer up their services for a nominal fee, and the cost of any parts needed. I've recently repaired a users Dreamcast that was badly molested, and another user is to be sending his DS my way for screen repairs, I have offered my services to them for free as a means to build some credibility here. If we set up a section on the site where: 1: Users can register to offer their services, and be approved by the staff to offer them. 2: Users can browse a list of services offered by other users, and select someone to perform them. 3: Possibly have a ratings index on repairers as well as "portal sites" on 1Emu where they can post their work, including pictures, and people can leave comments and/or ratings. 4: Allowing for mod-chippers to offer their services, if this doesn't pose any sort of legal problem (Does it?) and allowing them to sell related products directly from their portal, such as pre-mods. I think a nominal fee for doing so, would also help 1Emu out. We would need to leave some room for competition of rates between people doing the work, but not allow any drastic charges (Such as charging $50 to fix a minor issue like a broken controller port) that would be bad publicity for 1Emulation.com. Rules need to be set with "standard rates" set in a given range so one repairer isn't drastically undercutting another.
Shoma Posted June 4, 2007 Posted June 4, 2007 (edited) Ok, I've been meaning to contact Gamecop directly about this, but he's never on IRC or AIM when I am and I hate PMs for matters I'd prefer to "speak" about. I think we should have a "Repair Service" where the users of this site who have the know-how can offer up their services for a nominal fee, and the cost of any parts needed. I've recently repaired a users Dreamcast that was badly molested, and another user is to be sending his DS my way for screen repairs, I have offered my services to them for free as a means to build some credibility here. If we set up a section on the site where: 1: Users can register to offer their services, and be approved by the staff to offer them. 2: Users can browse a list of services offered by other users, and select someone to perform them. 3: Possibly have a ratings index on repairers as well as "portal sites" on 1Emu where they can post their work, including pictures, and people can leave comments and/or ratings. 4: Allowing for mod-chippers to offer their services, if this doesn't pose any sort of legal problem (Does it?) and allowing them to sell related products directly from their portal, such as pre-mods. I think a nominal fee for doing so, would also help 1Emu out.NOt a bad idea Tin-can man! We just need to address a "trustworthy" crew(which may be easier said than done. unless you plan to work by urself) and BAM! 1Emu would reach a new level in sexiness! What a dedicated member! *IJTF_Cinder reached a new level in the sexy meter!!!* Edited June 4, 2007 by Shoma
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