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    About a fortnight ago I PMed all the hosts listed on the hosting list queue.

    It said:
    Greetings Mafia hosts,

    I am sending this information as a heads up. Even though your game might be seemingly far down on the list, your turn could potentially be just around the corner. A lot of hosts have claimed a slot on the list quite a while ago, and when their turn comes, they forfeit.

    It would be in the interest of the gameroom and its players that you do as much preparation as possible before your turn suddenly appears.
    Ideally your game is already planned out; intro already written and role descriptions already created.

    If not, we advise that you take some time now and prepare your amazing game.
    And when your time finally arrives - everything is ready.

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    I feel the need to repeat this message and maybe make it public.

    All you who want to host a game of some size and complexity; we strongly advise you to prepare your game in advance.
    Finding yourself fourth or fifth on the queue list could mean your game is due right around the corner. We have experienced that if one forfeits his/her game, the next would also forfeit because the game is not prepared - they thought they had at least another month. Even more so the third and the forth - who thought they had even longer time to prepare.

    If you prepare your game now, it will be ready when the time comes for it to be placed in an available slot.
    I am 8th in the queue and have probably done 70% of the work on my game.


    Another aspect of preparing is to advertise your game.
    If you prepare early enough, you could do subtle advertisement in your broadband signature (currently limited to 500 x 200 px - but not heavily moderated - don't overdo it though)
    [You do have the "Broadband user see larger signatures" checked in your profile - right?]

    You could of course use your regular signature - but then the .org rules apply.

    As some of you can possibly see, I am starting to promote my game. It could be a bit early, but it is mostly to illustrate as an example what you could do.
    Big games in the gaming industry - always start advertising early - to create a hunger among their potential customers. They see flashy pictures and a craving is created.
    The wait has to be timed perfectly, and the game needs to be delivered as promised.

    If you do not have broadband enabled in your profile, this is the images I will be putting in my signature up until the game starts:
    Spoiler Alert, click show to read: 












    I got the idea from boudica who made similar banners to her magician game. An excellent idea.

    Any host with the ability to make such banners should make them available a while before the game reaches the top of the list to attract players.

    Gameroomers can help promote your game by taking one of the banners and place it in their signature showing they support you and want to play your game.
    We, the moderators, (well, at least I) are willing to put your advertisement in our signatures.
    Last edited by Sigurd; 12-04-2009 at 16:50.
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    I see nothing in that spoiler Sigurd. I do see an image in your sig though.

    Wonder why it's not working
    Last edited by Csargo; 12-02-2009 at 16:29.
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    I wonder if I can make Csargo cry harder by doing everyone but his ISO.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Csargo View Post
    I see nothing in that spoiler Sigurd. I do see an image in your sig though.

    Wonder why it's not working
    huh??
    Is it this image you are seeing in my sig? :
    https://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y2...nt1resized.jpg

    If not, something is up with that.
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    Default Re: Preparing your game and advertise it

    I only see the updated version of your Norse coat of arms.

    Of course, I also have my signatures not set to broadband, so that could be why.
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    Quote Originally Posted by GeneralHankerchief View Post
    I only see the updated version of your Norse coat of arms.

    Of course, I also have my signatures not set to broadband, so that could be why.
    That's what I see as well. I believe I have sigs set to broadband, I'll have to check that though.
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    I wonder if I can make Csargo cry harder by doing everyone but his ISO.

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    Default Re: Preparing your game and advertise it

    I have it enabled, and I can't see it either.

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    Quote Originally Posted by GeneralHankerchief View Post
    I only see the updated version of your Norse coat of arms.

    Of course, I also have my signatures not set to broadband, so that could be why.
    Yes... to see my advertisement, you need to enable broadband.
    Can you see the images in the SPOILER?
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    Default Re: Preparing your game and advertising it

    I can't see it in the sig, or the spoiler

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    I just checked and I have broadband sigs on. The images in the spoiler still don't show up and the image in my sig didn't show up until I reloaded the page.
    Quote Originally Posted by Sooh View Post
    I wonder if I can make Csargo cry harder by doing everyone but his ISO.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Subotan View Post
    I have it enabled, and I can't see it either.
    The images including my Royal coat of arms are all hosted at the same site: Photobucket.

    There have been some updates since I started using that site a few years ago. I wonder if you have to enable them for sharing? But if you can see my coat of arms you should be able to see the other images.
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    I followed the links in the Spoiler box directly, and I could see all of the banners (Very nice btw; I love the Star Destroyer and different alphabet). So your links aren't dead.

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    Do any of you see the images in YLC's large game (the intro post in that thread)?
    He uses photobucket also.
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    I see just the house, the first one.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Subotan View Post
    I see just the house, the first one.
    Is the house immediately followed by this text?:
    Welcome to my second large game hosted at the Org. This game will be keeping the spirit of Whispers of the Night with a strong narrative that is in the hands of those playing - your actions will dictate the story! Every player will have a role at one point or another, if not in the beginning, then in the ending, or even in death - yes, that is right, in this game death may be the most empowering thing of all!
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    I can see his image.
    Last edited by Csargo; 12-02-2009 at 18:51.
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    I wonder if I can make Csargo cry harder by doing everyone but his ISO.

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    The reason I ask is, he has a few text images right after the house image, and few nice game logos also images from photobucket.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Sigurd View Post
    The reason I ask is, he has a few text images right after the house image, and few nice game logos also images from photobucket.
    I can only see the very first image. Nothing else.
    Quote Originally Posted by Sooh View Post
    I wonder if I can make Csargo cry harder by doing everyone but his ISO.

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    No.

    The low roll of thunder echoed through the walls of the mansion, and the flash of lightning streaked by, temporary illuminating the dark horizon, permeated by dark stormy clouds, unleashing a torrential downpour onto the earth below. A lone grayish brown structure of stone

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    Quote Originally Posted by Sigurd View Post
    Do any of you see the images in YLC's large game (the intro post in that thread)?
    He uses photobucket also.
    Um, Sigurd...that is Death is Yonders mini-mafia, not my large game

    Click my my sig if you want the link to my game - and please join, I need as many bodybags/players as possible.

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    Quote Originally Posted by YLC View Post
    Um, Sigurd...that is Death is Yonders mini-mafia, not my large game

    Click my my sig if you want the link to my game - and please join, I need as many bodybags/players as possible.

    A Dark stormy night and That creeping Darkness was just too easy to mix when in a hurry.

    Alright...

    This is very important as I will be using a lot of images in my game. If players aren't able to see them, it could cause trouble.
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    FYI - I can see all the starwars images in the spoiler.

    Don't know if that helps, but I do want to point out that I am viewing them from a government workplace with rather high website policys and security in place.
    Bad.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Sigurd View Post

    A Dark stormy night and That creeping Darkness was just too easy to mix when in a hurry.

    Alright...

    This is very important as I will be using a lot of images in my game. If players aren't able to see them, it could cause trouble.
    I don't know if Subotan is using FF or not, but I just disabled Ad Block Plus and all the images load. Don't know why it was blocking them though.

    Yep, it is definitely AdBlock doing it for me.
    Last edited by Csargo; 12-02-2009 at 21:57.
    Quote Originally Posted by Sooh View Post
    I wonder if I can make Csargo cry harder by doing everyone but his ISO.

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    Uh, yeah it's Adblock +.

    EDIT: I just realised that your things are called "Advertisement X". Which is probably why my Adblocker is blocking it.
    Last edited by Subotan; 12-02-2009 at 22:05.

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    I like the idea of advertising your game early on.

    It forces you to start thinking about the theme and the game itself and it activates the "invent story and roles" part of the brain

    Starting early can only be beneficial for your game.
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    For people who keep getting it wrong like me. The space for it is under "Edit your details" at the bottom, and you just link to the picture. (no [img] tags)
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    Cool, I can see them now. Good work.

    Btw, I want to get some banners made for my game, but my skills in that area are somewhat lacking, in that they're non-existent. Would anyone be able to help?

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    I'd be glad to make banners if you provide me with as best a description as you can provide, a font to use, or a general idea, maybe a picture or two.

    I spoiler tagged this because I don't want everyone who comes in here to have to see my huge advertisement for myself :P

    Open this if you're interesting in seeing works of mine for reference...
    Spoiler Alert, click show to read: 

    For my previous works, you can see Chaotix's banners for

    Council of Villains:
    Spoiler Alert, click show to read: 


    The Missing Link:
    Spoiler Alert, click show to read: 


    The Koopa Troop: (Which I kidna rushed )
    Spoiler Alert, click show to read: 



    I admit these are not the best, my excuse is that they were done on short notice but think waht you like .

    From things I use for myself:

    The first banner for my upcoming battle royale style game: I plan on making more but haven't the time...
    Spoiler Alert, click show to read: 



    A vertical extension of one of my signatures, I use it as an avatar from time to time:
    Spoiler Alert, click show to read: 



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    Quote Originally Posted by Subotan View Post
    Cool, I can see them now. Good work.

    Btw, I want to get some banners made for my game, but my skills in that area are somewhat lacking, in that they're non-existent. Would anyone be able to help?
    There is a thread in the entrance hall (its looking rather empty at the moment) where you can request a signature design. Split is brilliant at this however

    On a different note I just tried to make a signature for Andres upcoming game, 'daggers in the night' anyone want to see? (baring in mind the image i use isn't actually of my own work )

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    Quote Originally Posted by Thermal Mercury View Post
    There is a thread in the entrance hall (its looking rather empty at the moment) where you can request a signature design. Split is brilliant at this however

    On a different note I just tried to make a signature for Andres upcoming game, 'daggers in the night' anyone want to see? (baring in mind the image i use isn't actually of my own work )
    Sure thing... Let's see it!!!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Sigurd View Post
    Sure thing... Let's see it!!!
    umm well, Like an idiot I made it without even asking what the game was about, it is therefore completely unsuitable, but still Its kinda...there

    The more I look at it the more I start to dislike it
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    Good news however, I am making use of Photobucket's new color splash feature which will be interesting

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