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#151 zassimick  Moderator
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@charizard1605: Your hype thread is probably the direction I'll push more users into taking. The role of claiming the hype thread is more to manage who hypes what and to push relevant, important information about the game--sort of keep the thread alive with the discussion (not bump the threads.)

I mean, look at what we have for hype threads and then how many users do you think actually read or look at what is put in these threads? I'm not meaning to be a downer--I just want to set expectations because I respect users' time. A perfect example of this is five posts up: you'll see a user who posted in this very thread thinking this was the NieR hype thread. Users just don't read the threads. They'll look at images and that's that.

Please, if you're passionate and can engage users with great images and useful information put time into it! We don't want lazy hype threads. But I think as we continue claiming hype threads, I'm going to modify the expectations: owner of the hype thread becomes more of a host to engage discussion and log hype and coordinate other things.

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@zassimick said:

@charizard1605: Your hype thread is probably the direction I'll push more users into taking. The role of claiming the hype thread is more to manage who hypes what and to push relevant, important information about the game--sort of keep the thread alive with the discussion (not bump the threads.)

I mean, look at what we have for hype threads and then how many users do you think actually read or look at what is put in these threads? I'm not meaning to be a downer--I just want to set expectations because I respect users' time. A perfect example of this is five posts up: you'll see a user who posted in this very thread thinking this was the NieR hype thread. Users just don't read the threads. They'll look at images and that's that.

Please, if you're passionate and can engage users with great images and useful information put time into it! We don't want lazy hype threads. But I think as we continue claiming hype threads, I'm going to modify the expectations: owner of the hype thread becomes more of a host to engage discussion and log hype and coordinate other things.

That was actually my exact thinking, ultimately. I was thinking of coordinating with @_Matt_, we had this huge thing planned out where we would have gorgeous images with embedded texts and GIFs, and all... but then I asked myself two things: will the average System Wars poster care? And equally importantly, does the average System Wars poster actually need to know what Zelda is and why people should be hyped for it?

The answer is, the forum has a diminishing population and the people who are here are absolutely the corest, most enthusiast of all users- we are the people who keep up with gaming news, we know about at least all the major games and what to expect from them. We don't need to be told what Zelda is or how it matters lol. So I figured, might as well just make it a central discussion hub and hype logging kind of thread. Which, hey, it is still generating discussion- it would or would not have done so without an elaborate OP.

That said, I certainly think that for smaller, more niche games, we can and should have more informative OPs. While most users may know exactly what to expect from Zelda, Uncharted, or Halo, even the average SW poster does not know much about Persona 5, Nioh, or Below- so for hype threads of these games, if the user coming in could learn exactly why these games are worth hyping, it would be helpful.

Just my 2 cents. I feel like I'm just repeating exactly what you said, but in a more rambly manner lol.

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#153  Edited By aigis
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@charizard1605: I'll give you a pass on Zelda, but you better not slack off on P5, im watching you :P

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@aigis: It'll be even more barebones, Aigis. It'll be even more barebones.

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#155 zassimick  Moderator
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@charizard1605: Yeah, that's it. Users should use their judgment and personal hype to get others excited. Whether that takes quality information, memes, or just getting the thread up and running is up to the user in the end.

I know for Kingdom Hearts 3 I'm planning to design a magazine and lay it out that way. May even "sell ad space" for users to provide artwork to troll other users or whatever nonsense. :P But that's because of my passion for the series and this being the finale in the Dark Seeker Saga.

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@zassimick: I'll definitely buy all your ad space to troll you, the thread, and the series :P

And yeah, I hear you, you definitely want to put in effort for games you care about. Although, Zelda is my favorite series of all time, and this game is monolithic in its hype for me, but it sounds like I've just checked out and am super lazy :p

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#157 ArchoNils2
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@zassimick: Thanks for the Feedback. I removed most o the header parts, but I still want to have it in some places like the opening quote. It just looks nice to me :D

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@davillain-: Horizon reviews go up on Feb 20. Can you get a hype thread done by tonight? If not, please let me know, and I'll post one. We need a hype thread before the reviews go live day after tomorrow. Thanks.

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#159  Edited By DaVillain  Moderator
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@charizard1605 said:

@davillain-: Horizon reviews go up on Feb 20. Can you get a hype thread done by tonight? If not, please let me know, and I'll post one. We need a hype thread before the reviews go live day after tomorrow. Thanks.

Not sure if you seen my message from Steam to you. I already made Zero Dawn hype thread due to different timezone everyone has, I went on and made it: Horizon: zero Dawn hype thread

Edit: By the time you read this, I'll be gone until I return later tonight.

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@davillain-: I made this post before contacting you on steam lol

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#161 ArchoNils2
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Any suggestions how I can keep the Switch hype thread active. I tried posting news, but nobody reacts. It's close to getting to the second page :S

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#162 kvally
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@ArchoNils2 said:

Any suggestions how I can keep the Switch hype thread active. I tried posting news, but nobody reacts. It's close to getting to the second page :S

I think it has to do with the popularity of Xbox vs. PlayStation. Nintendo gets treated like the red headed step child in SW. Has nothing to do with your lack of content or your thread quality, which is great BTW.

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#163  Edited By DaVillain  Moderator
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@kvally said:
@ArchoNils2 said:

Any suggestions how I can keep the Switch hype thread active. I tried posting news, but nobody reacts. It's close to getting to the second page :S

I think it has to do with the popularity of Xbox vs. PlayStation. Nintendo gets treated like the red headed step child in SW. Has nothing to do with your lack of content or your thread quality, which is great BTW.

I just think it's too early to be excited on Nintendo Switch since it's not releasing until next week and with everything we seen so far, no one isn't hype for it until next week, I wouldn't be surprise Nintendo Switch hype thread to be sticky so we won't have that many Switch threads so there's a possibility that the hype thread will be sticky.

Also Kvally, are you ever gonna do a NeiR: Automata hype thread? I think you should, you'll do justice.

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#164 sukraj
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don't know if I will get Nier because I still have to play Resident Evil 7 and Horizon so I may have to buy Nier a few weeks after it comes out.

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#165  Edited By ArchoNils2
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I have a problem with my hype thread. I can't edit or full edit my OP or my 1st reply. It doesn't work with Chrome and it doesn't work with Edge. I tried it several times in the past 3 days. Is there something wrong with GS? I would love to update the new announced launch titles

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#166 aigis
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@ArchoNils2: If nobody here knows anything and it keeps happening, a better place to ask would be the bug board

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@ArchoNils2 said:

I have a problem with my hype thread. I can't edit or full edit my OP or my 1st reply. It doesn't work with Chrome and it doesn't work with Edge. I tried it several times in the past 3 days. Is there something wrong with GS? I would love to update the new announced launch titles

Let me check.

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@ArchoNils2: I can edit both the posts still. Would you like to send me material, and I can add it for you?

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#169 ArchoNils2
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@charizard1605: Did you edit my OP? The header picture is gone oO

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@ArchoNils2 said:

@charizard1605: Did you edit my OP? The header picture is gone oO

I did not remove the header picture 0_0

Check now? It should be back

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@charizard1605: Well apparently I can edit the Op again, so I added it again.

But I still get errors when editing the 2nd post. It's really weird

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@ArchoNils2 said:

@charizard1605: Well apparently I can edit the Op again, so I added it again.

But I still get errors when editing the 2nd post. It's really weird

It's some weird bug of some kind, I guess

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weird, in edit the Youtube video of the 2nd post didn't load. So I removed it and added it again. Now I can edit the 2nd post again. Something weird is happening

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#174 mjorh
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@zassimick: I think if i post the hype thread for ME Andromenda now, it would get overshadowed by Zelda and Switch so it'd be better if i wait a bit, what do you say?

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@zassimick: I'll do Splatoon 2 if nobody feels really strongly about it

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#177 Shewgenja
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Drawn to Death hype thread here.

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#178 Heil68
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Rime comes out soon!!!!

Initial release date: May 26, 2017

Rime is an upcoming third-person view, adventure and puzzle video game developed by Tequila Works. The game is set to be released in May 26, 2017 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Microsoft Windows, and Summer 2017 for Nintendo Switch

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I signed up for this one long ago!

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posting here for no reason.

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@charizard1605: Aside from reminding me to update it. Good job. :P Update on the way as long as we feel this serves a purpose. I saw a few random Hype threads come out; not a lot of effort though (which is the direction it seems to be taking at times?)

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@zassimick said:

@charizard1605: Aside from reminding me to update it. Good job. :P Update on the way as long as we feel this serves a purpose. I saw a few random Hype threads come out; not a lot of effort though (which is the direction it seems to be taking at times?)

I mean, not having much direction is honestly fine, since hype threads are just supposed to serve as information and discussion hubs at this point. That's just my take on it, though. I did go ahead and make super elaborate threads for Persona 5 and Zelda (eventually)...

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#183 zassimick  Moderator
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Doesn't look like @nathanbats is posting much on SW, but you do have a hype thread claimed: Injustice 2 around May 13 if you're still interested (release date of May 16.)

Also, @Heil68 is on top of his game and knows the Rime release date. Looking forward to seeing this thread around May 23 (and I really want to play the game but am currently planning on waiting for the Switch version... even though it's more expensivo...).

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#184  Edited By nathanbats
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@zassimick:

I will probably release the thread tomorrow

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#185  Edited By nathanbats
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@zassimick:

I made and released the hype thread for injustice 2

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I am calling Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony release date September 26, 2017

Come on Guys!!!!

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@cainetao11 said:

I am calling Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony release date September 26, 2017

Come on Guys!!!!

I don't know anyone likes Danganronpa to be honest, I however never got into the series myself.

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@davillain- said:
@cainetao11 said:

I am calling Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony release date September 26, 2017

Come on Guys!!!!

I don't know anyone likes Danganronpa to be honest, I however never got into the series myself.

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@davillain- said:
@cainetao11 said:

I am calling Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony release date September 26, 2017

Come on Guys!!!!

I don't know anyone likes Danganronpa to be honest, I however never got into the series myself.

My hype thread will make people like Dangan bro!!!

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#190  Edited By aigis
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@cainetao11 said:
@davillain- said:
@cainetao11 said:

I am calling Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony release date September 26, 2017

Come on Guys!!!!

I don't know anyone likes Danganronpa to be honest, I however never got into the series myself.

My hype thread will make people like Dangan bro!!!

but you dont even like Danganronpa...

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@aigis said:
@cainetao11 said:
@davillain- said:
@cainetao11 said:

I am calling Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony release date September 26, 2017

Come on Guys!!!!

I don't know anyone likes Danganronpa to be honest, I however never got into the series myself.

My hype thread will make people like Dangan bro!!!

but you dont even like Danganronpa...

Oh well LOL

I called it in the claim hype thread.

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#192  Edited By aigis
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@cainetao11 said:

Oh well LOL

I called it in the claim hype thread.

about that, you should check the op

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@aigis said:
@cainetao11 said:

Oh well LOL

I called it in the claim hype thread.

about that, you should check the op

LOL did so long ago

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#194  Edited By aigis
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@cainetao11 said:

LOL did so long ago

I guess it came in handy...

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@cainetao11 said:

My hype thread will make people like Dangan bro!!!

I'm sure you'll convince me to buy the game when I see you do it. Good lucky dokie.

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@aigis said:
@cainetao11 said:

LOL did so long ago

I guess it came in handy...

Gotta know who I'm trolling ;p

@davillain- said:
@cainetao11 said:

My hype thread will make people like Dangan bro!!!

I'm sure you'll convince me to buy the game when I see you do it. Good lucky dokie.

It'll be a yuge thread, the best thread

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@zassimick Since I don't see anyone claiming Crackdown 3 for Xbox One/Scorpio/PC MS exclusive, I'm gonna do Crackdown 3 hype thread and whatever it's release date, I'll have it up by one week from it's release day.

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@zassimick Claiming ARMS and Mario Odyssey, if that's okay

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Is anyone making the Tekken 7 hype thread?