Comments on: The RPG Bloggers Network won’t die … http://www.stargazersworld.com/2009/10/20/the-rpg-bloggers-network-wont-die/ A Role Playing Games Blog Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:50:04 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Stargazer http://www.stargazersworld.com/2009/10/20/the-rpg-bloggers-network-wont-die/comment-page-1/#comment-1781 Stargazer Wed, 21 Oct 2009 05:57:46 +0000 http://www.stargazersworld.com/2009/10/20/the-rpg-bloggers-network-wont-die/#comment-1781 As you can read in my posts' update I've decided to wait and see how things turn out. Feel free to continue to discuss about the future of the network here or head over to the <a href="http://groups.google.de/group/rpgbloggers" rel="nofollow">official RPGBN Google groups.</a> As you can read in my posts' update I've decided to wait and see how things turn out. Feel free to continue to discuss about the future of the network here or head over to the official RPGBN Google groups.

]]> By: Spenser http://www.stargazersworld.com/2009/10/20/the-rpg-bloggers-network-wont-die/comment-page-1/#comment-1780 Spenser Wed, 21 Oct 2009 04:31:34 +0000 http://www.stargazersworld.com/2009/10/20/the-rpg-bloggers-network-wont-die/#comment-1780 Unfortunately, I have no money to donate to the effort, but I do have some time. Anyone need my time? Also, my anti-spam word was "masterminds," that's got to count for something, right? .-= Spenser´s last blog ..<a href="http://www.rocksfallblog.com/2009/10/sunday-hooks-lord-of-flies-edition.html" rel="nofollow">Sunday Hooks - Lord of the Flies Edition</a> =-. Unfortunately, I have no money to donate to the effort, but I do have some time. Anyone need my time?

Also, my anti-spam word was "masterminds," that's got to count for something, right?
.-= Spenser´s last blog ..Sunday Hooks – Lord of the Flies Edition =-.

]]> By: Zzarchov http://www.stargazersworld.com/2009/10/20/the-rpg-bloggers-network-wont-die/comment-page-1/#comment-1779 Zzarchov Tue, 20 Oct 2009 22:43:48 +0000 http://www.stargazersworld.com/2009/10/20/the-rpg-bloggers-network-wont-die/#comment-1779 thank you, I'll start researching any solutions I can bring to the table. .-= Zzarchov´s last blog ..<a href="http://zzarchov.blogspot.com/2009/10/nerd-projectitis-getting-things-done.html" rel="nofollow">Nerd Projectitis: Getting things done</a> =-. thank you, I'll start researching any solutions I can bring to the table.
.-= Zzarchov´s last blog ..Nerd Projectitis: Getting things done =-.

]]> By: satyre http://www.stargazersworld.com/2009/10/20/the-rpg-bloggers-network-wont-die/comment-page-1/#comment-1772 satyre Tue, 20 Oct 2009 21:19:45 +0000 http://www.stargazersworld.com/2009/10/20/the-rpg-bloggers-network-wont-die/#comment-1772 antispam = fate (bonus points for irony if nothing else). I'm also sorry to hear the RPGBN leadership are stepping down to pursue other projects. Wish them the very best of luck because they've given us quite a headstart. @zzarchov: As for what's needed - lessee... Hosting. Domain name. RSS aggregator for 250+ blog feeds from Wordpress and Blogger blogs. Forum. Admins/Moderators. All possible - the how & who is the question. .-= satyre´s last blog ..<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FameFortune/~3/9-gczQ0VETg/play-vs-story.html" rel="nofollow">play vs. story</a> =-. antispam = fate (bonus points for irony if nothing else).

I'm also sorry to hear the RPGBN leadership are stepping down to pursue other projects. Wish them the very best of luck because they've given us quite a headstart.

@zzarchov: As for what's needed – lessee…

Hosting.

Domain name.

RSS aggregator for 250+ blog feeds from WordPress and Blogger blogs.

Forum.

Admins/Moderators.

All possible – the how & who is the question.
.-= satyre´s last blog ..play vs. story =-.

]]> By: Stuart http://www.stargazersworld.com/2009/10/20/the-rpg-bloggers-network-wont-die/comment-page-1/#comment-1770 Stuart Tue, 20 Oct 2009 19:19:29 +0000 http://www.stargazersworld.com/2009/10/20/the-rpg-bloggers-network-wont-die/#comment-1770 I'm not sure I understand why it would need to be any more complicated than Google Reader and an expanded Blogroll on Blogger. There's no real reason to be using Wordpress for what is essentially just a blogroll. .-= Stuart´s last blog ..<a href="http://robertsongames.com/role-playing-games/rpg-bloggers-and-blog-networks" rel="nofollow">RPG Bloggers and Blog Networks</a> =-. I'm not sure I understand why it would need to be any more complicated than Google Reader and an expanded Blogroll on Blogger. There's no real reason to be using WordPress for what is essentially just a blogroll.
.-= Stuart´s last blog ..RPG Bloggers and Blog Networks =-.

]]> By: Zzarchov http://www.stargazersworld.com/2009/10/20/the-rpg-bloggers-network-wont-die/comment-page-1/#comment-1769 Zzarchov Tue, 20 Oct 2009 19:07:29 +0000 http://www.stargazersworld.com/2009/10/20/the-rpg-bloggers-network-wont-die/#comment-1769 I can help out, but I would need to know more of exactly what is needed. .-= Zzarchov´s last blog ..<a href="http://zzarchov.blogspot.com/2009/10/example-combat-tricks.html" rel="nofollow">Example combat tricks</a> =-. I can help out, but I would need to know more of exactly what is needed.
.-= Zzarchov´s last blog ..Example combat tricks =-.

]]> By: Wyatt http://www.stargazersworld.com/2009/10/20/the-rpg-bloggers-network-wont-die/comment-page-1/#comment-1768 Wyatt Tue, 20 Oct 2009 18:35:04 +0000 http://www.stargazersworld.com/2009/10/20/the-rpg-bloggers-network-wont-die/#comment-1768 Anarkeith: Well, the network page has a paypal donation button on the side. .-= Wyatt´s last blog ..<a href="http://spiritsofeden.wordpress.com/2009/10/20/a-round-of-applause/" rel="nofollow">A Round Of Applause</a> =-. Anarkeith:

Well, the network page has a paypal donation button on the side.
.-= Wyatt´s last blog ..A Round Of Applause =-.

]]> By: anarkeith http://www.stargazersworld.com/2009/10/20/the-rpg-bloggers-network-wont-die/comment-page-1/#comment-1767 anarkeith Tue, 20 Oct 2009 18:22:44 +0000 http://www.stargazersworld.com/2009/10/20/the-rpg-bloggers-network-wont-die/#comment-1767 I'm hoping that the mass exodus of the board is not a result of the criticism, but rather something that the board members had been considering. The time commitment to maintain and manage RPGBN must be significant, and I realize no one wants to be shackled to something, and then verbally abused despite all the behind-the-scenes work. I'd be happy to pitch in financially, if such a thing would be helpful. Are there any systems in place to receive, and or encourage donations to the network at large? I'm hoping that the mass exodus of the board is not a result of the criticism, but rather something that the board members had been considering. The time commitment to maintain and manage RPGBN must be significant, and I realize no one wants to be shackled to something, and then verbally abused despite all the behind-the-scenes work.

I'd be happy to pitch in financially, if such a thing would be helpful. Are there any systems in place to receive, and or encourage donations to the network at large?

]]> By: jatori http://www.stargazersworld.com/2009/10/20/the-rpg-bloggers-network-wont-die/comment-page-1/#comment-1766 jatori Tue, 20 Oct 2009 17:56:32 +0000 http://www.stargazersworld.com/2009/10/20/the-rpg-bloggers-network-wont-die/#comment-1766 Hmm, I don't really have the time to contribute in any sustainable way to the running of the RPGBN. However, I can act as the Stargazer's election campaign manager, if you'd like. :P .-= jatori´s last blog ..<a href="http://tenletter.wordpress.com/2009/10/20/i-fireballed-his-barbarian-so-he-became-a-bard/" rel="nofollow">I fireballed his barbarian, so he became a bard</a> =-. Hmm, I don't really have the time to contribute in any sustainable way to the running of the RPGBN. However, I can act as the Stargazer's election campaign manager, if you'd like. :P
.-= jatori´s last blog ..I fireballed his barbarian, so he became a bard =-.

]]> By: David http://www.stargazersworld.com/2009/10/20/the-rpg-bloggers-network-wont-die/comment-page-1/#comment-1765 David Tue, 20 Oct 2009 17:39:13 +0000 http://www.stargazersworld.com/2009/10/20/the-rpg-bloggers-network-wont-die/#comment-1765 I'd be willing to pay a small membership due for the network... if I was a member. But having the sponsorship of 6d6Fireball would be cool too. .-= David´s last blog ..<a href="http://towerofthearchmage.blogspot.com/2009/10/toothless-rat-taphouse.html" rel="nofollow">The Toothless Rat Taphouse</a> =-. I'd be willing to pay a small membership due for the network… if I was a member. But having the sponsorship of 6d6Fireball would be cool too.
.-= David´s last blog ..The Toothless Rat Taphouse =-.

]]> By: Zachary http://www.stargazersworld.com/2009/10/20/the-rpg-bloggers-network-wont-die/comment-page-1/#comment-1764 Zachary Tue, 20 Oct 2009 17:37:13 +0000 http://www.stargazersworld.com/2009/10/20/the-rpg-bloggers-network-wont-die/#comment-1764 I would be more than fine with 6d6 Fireball hosting. I think you guys are a proven, responsible endeavor I'd have no issues working with. .-= Zachary´s last blog ..<a href="http://www.rpgblog2.com/2009/10/small-press-week-farsight-games-and.html" rel="nofollow">Small Press Week: Farsight Games and SKETCH</a> =-. I would be more than fine with 6d6 Fireball hosting. I think you guys are a proven, responsible endeavor I'd have no issues working with.
.-= Zachary´s last blog ..Small Press Week: Farsight Games and SKETCH =-.

]]> By: Stargazer http://www.stargazersworld.com/2009/10/20/the-rpg-bloggers-network-wont-die/comment-page-1/#comment-1763 Stargazer Tue, 20 Oct 2009 16:27:20 +0000 http://www.stargazersworld.com/2009/10/20/the-rpg-bloggers-network-wont-die/#comment-1763 @Chris: I think it would be great if you could sponsor the network. What you want in exchange is reasonable and you seem to have the required technical skills to keep the site running. And having a sponsor is much better than relying on donations or even member fees *shudder*. @Chris: I think it would be great if you could sponsor the network. What you want in exchange is reasonable and you seem to have the required technical skills to keep the site running. And having a sponsor is much better than relying on donations or even member fees *shudder*.

]]> By: wrathofzombie http://www.stargazersworld.com/2009/10/20/the-rpg-bloggers-network-wont-die/comment-page-1/#comment-1762 wrathofzombie Tue, 20 Oct 2009 16:15:29 +0000 http://www.stargazersworld.com/2009/10/20/the-rpg-bloggers-network-wont-die/#comment-1762 I'll help anyway I can! I love the network, and am sad to see Phil, Dave, Graham, and Danny go, but respect their decision! We can keep the RPGBN from dying.. all we need is a few good people;) .-= wrathofzombie´s last blog ..<a href="http://wrathofzombie.wordpress.com/2009/10/20/guest-post-with-shawn-creator-of-clockworks-webcomic-wiki-and-homebrew-sw-rpg/" rel="nofollow">Guest Post with Shawn, Creator of Clockworks webcomic, Wiki, and Homebrew SW RPG!!</a> =-. I'll help anyway I can! I love the network, and am sad to see Phil, Dave, Graham, and Danny go, but respect their decision!

We can keep the RPGBN from dying.. all we need is a few good people;)
.-= wrathofzombie´s last blog ..Guest Post with Shawn, Creator of Clockworks webcomic, Wiki, and Homebrew SW RPG!! =-.

]]> By: Chris Tregenza http://www.stargazersworld.com/2009/10/20/the-rpg-bloggers-network-wont-die/comment-page-1/#comment-1761 Chris Tregenza Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:34:28 +0000 http://www.stargazersworld.com/2009/10/20/the-rpg-bloggers-network-wont-die/#comment-1761 Dave has just released some stats that give a good clue about traffic levels. They are perfectly reasonable and no problem for any host. The only issue will be being able to run the required software as many hosts do not allow much freedom in this area. 6d6Fireball (my own company) has spare server capacity and has offered to sponsor (i.e. host) the network to overcome the technical issues. All the members need to do is work out what they want the network to be and how to run it. .-= Chris Tregenza´s last blog ..<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/6d6Fireball/~3/eqSAsNexTWk/" rel="nofollow">D&D History & Growth (2009 Edition)</a> =-. Dave has just released some stats that give a good clue about traffic levels. They are perfectly reasonable and no problem for any host. The only issue will be being able to run the required software as many hosts do not allow much freedom in this area.

6d6Fireball (my own company) has spare server capacity and has offered to sponsor (i.e. host) the network to overcome the technical issues.

All the members need to do is work out what they want the network to be and how to run it.
.-= Chris Tregenza´s last blog ..D&D History & Growth (2009 Edition) =-.

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