Thomas the Dank Engine

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18 Jul. 2016, 04:53am
GAMEchief

Thomas the Dank Engine

Doot doot, a big welcome to Thomas as a new administrator ~~and inevitable overthrower~~ of LG.
18 Jul. 2016, 05:58am
Elliot

You're onto my plan >.>
19 Jul. 2016, 01:08pm
sezna

woot woot
Not sure if this is the right place but.. fwiw this website doesn't render correctly when using DWM on linux, but I am 99% sure I'm the only one using that window manager on this site.
20 Jul. 2016, 11:48am
C0FFINCASE

He's back...in black.
21 Jul. 2016, 01:07am
Elliot

If anybody has ideas for changed to LG. Post them!
21 Jul. 2016, 01:04pm
sezna

what will be the new forum topics? modern games and a lesser focus on cheating and more on playing?
21 Jul. 2016, 04:57pm
CL0V3R

Couples suggestions:

Create a forum for all pet sites/avatar sites instead of being so gaia/neopets focused. I know furvilla just came out, and Dappervolk will becoming out eventually.

Maybe less focus on cheating? Since unless we're releasing original content we've got nothing of interest to offer. However, still have a forum dedicated to hacking/scripting/programing. Or maybe even just a known exploits forum?

Forum contest again, since that seemed to make things more active. Maybe member of the month again as well. I wouldn't mind trying to come up with prizes to contribute.

I'd have better suggestions if I knew what kind of demographic you guys wanted to target. Are we going with the focus on LG being a social site? Or do you guys still want to appeal to the niche hacking/scamming/ect market. I suppose both would work really well depending on how it was handled but LG's focus would definitely need to shift to another target and lose it's association with being mostly a gaia oriented site.
21 Jul. 2016, 09:15pm
Elliot

Quote:

Originally Posted by CL0V3R

Couples suggestions:

Create a forum for all pet sites/avatar sites instead of being so gaia/neopets focused. I know furvilla just came out, and Dappervolk will becoming out eventually.

Maybe less focus on cheating? Since unless we're releasing original content we've got nothing of interest to offer. However, still have a forum dedicated to hacking/scripting/programing. Or maybe even just a known exploits forum?

Forum contest again, since that seemed to make things more active. Maybe member of the month again as well. I wouldn't mind trying to come up with prizes to contribute.

I'd have better suggestions if I knew what kind of demographic you guys wanted to target. Are we going with the focus on LG being a social site? Or do you guys still want to appeal to the niche hacking/scamming/ect market. I suppose both would work really well depending on how it was handled but LG's focus would definitely need to shift to another target and lose it's association with being mostly a gaia oriented site.

Eventually, I want to fork a security research team from LG. I felt it is a natural progression for LG. Lately there is more and more scrutiny on cyber crimes. It's appropriate we shift focus to a legitimate way to hack.

I also want to completely pivot on what games we're focusing on. I know there is still a very small interest in Gaia and Neopets. However, the current gaming industry is much different than when LG was in it's prime. We have failed to adapt and integrate these changes and as a result have lost activity. I am also interested in attempting to capture the fanbase of Youtubers by having dedicated Youtube discussion, and evolving discussion based on what games Youtubers are currently playing.
22 Jul. 2016, 03:45pm
Tem Ditties

Yay it's been a while since I've been on this site, but it's great to see another admin. I can already see some changes.
22 Jul. 2016, 04:26pm
CL0V3R

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thomas

Eventually, I want to fork a security research team from LG. I felt it is a natural progression for LG. Lately there is more and more scrutiny on cyber crimes. It's appropriate we shift focus to a legitimate way to hack.

I also want to completely pivot on what games we're focusing on. I know there is still a very small interest in Gaia and Neopets. However, the current gaming industry is much different than when LG was in it's prime. We have failed to adapt and integrate these changes and as a result have lost activity. I am also interested in attempting to capture the fanbase of Youtubers by having dedicated Youtube discussion, and evolving discussion based on what games Youtubers are currently playing.

Those all sound like extremely good ideas and it's nice to see LG's future being taken seriously again! I actually think that would be a great direction for the site.
24 Jul. 2016, 12:18am
Drakonid

"new"
24 Jul. 2016, 06:36pm
Louphoria

Quote:

Originally Posted by CL0V3R

Couples suggestions:

Create a forum for all pet sites/avatar sites instead of being so gaia/neopets focused. I know furvilla just came out, and Dappervolk will becoming out eventually.

Maybe less focus on cheating? Since unless we're releasing original content we've got nothing of interest to offer. However, still have a forum dedicated to hacking/scripting/programing. Or maybe even just a known exploits forum?

Forum contest again, since that seemed to make things more active. Maybe member of the month again as well. I wouldn't mind trying to come up with prizes to contribute.

I'd have better suggestions if I knew what kind of demographic you guys wanted to target. Are we going with the focus on LG being a social site? Or do you guys still want to appeal to the niche hacking/scamming/ect market. I suppose both would work really well depending on how it was handled but LG's focus would definitely need to shift to another target and lose it's association with being mostly a gaia oriented site.

This pls
27 Jul. 2016, 03:12am
Elliot

Please post more suggestions. I want the community's feedback on what you want.
27 Jul. 2016, 07:03pm
Butts

Quote:

Originally Posted by Algress

Please post more suggestions. I want the community's feedback on what you want.

More advertising would be a good thing to bring in some more new members.

Also, focusing on some social medias like twitter, reddit, etc.
Oh and our discord that a few people use every now and then (mostly me and myles)
Oh! And how could I forget? Lots of love!!!
But yeah, well done Thomas, you're doing a smashing job so far.
27 Jul. 2016, 07:56pm
Elliot

Quote:

Originally Posted by Butts

More advertising would be a good thing to bring in some more new members.

Also, focusing on some social medias like twitter, reddit, etc.
Oh and our discord that a few people use every now and then (mostly me and myles)
Oh! And how could I forget? Lots of love!!!
But yeah, well done Thomas, you're doing a smashing job so far.

Thanks, I love getting positive feedback. I'm still working on a plan for advertisements. I considered Adword and FB ads. I just don't think it's worth it for a forum. I'm working with an LG member to put together a plan for advertising. I'm going to work on integrating LG posts to the LG Facebook page.
07 Aug. 2016, 04:18am
Souleater

I have an idea. Now, this might be outside of the realm of stuff that is possible, but I think an API map for Pokemon Go might bring people in. The Pokevision map had over 16million unique vistors a day. If we can get a map programmed using the new API, and have it run just like Pokevision, the site can literally build itself to larger than it has ever been. We could even snag the rocketAPI and code an LG bot for Pokemon go and really bring in the players and people who are interested in that stuff.
20 Aug. 2016, 03:13am
Elliot

Quote:

Originally Posted by Souleater

I have an idea. Now, this might be outside of the realm of stuff that is possible, but I think an API map for Pokemon Go might bring people in. The Pokevision map had over 16million unique vistors a day. If we can get a map programmed using the new API, and have it run just like Pokevision, the site can literally build itself to larger than it has ever been. We could even snag the rocketAPI and code an LG bot for Pokemon go and really bring in the players and people who are interested in that stuff.

I actually really like that idea. I'm going to look into it. I know Pokevision and other similar websites were recently forced to close. However, I have seen some sites leveraging the new API in a similar way.
20 Aug. 2016, 11:24am
Cyanoxide

Quote:

Originally Posted by Souleater

I have an idea. Now, this might be outside of the realm of stuff that is possible, but I think an API map for Pokemon Go might bring people in. The Pokevision map had over 16million unique vistors a day. If we can get a map programmed using the new API, and have it run just like Pokevision, the site can literally build itself to larger than it has ever been. We could even snag the rocketAPI and code an LG bot for Pokemon go and really bring in the players and people who are interested in that stuff.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thomas

I actually really like that idea. I'm going to look into it. I know Pokevision and other similar websites were recently forced to close. However, I have seen some sites leveraging the new API in a similar way.

This would be really cool to see. I don't think I'd be much use helping to develop something like this but I'd be more than happy to help with any aesthetic stuff for it. Would love to see life flowing through this forum once more.