Content Ideas

[Chris Miller]

I'd definitely like to help out in any way I can. I'm not really up on all the newer games around these days, though.

I could do a retro LP/speedrun for the site once in a while if it would be helpful.

[Brasel]

Lets plays and speed runs are encouraged. :)

As far as the original content goes, having interesting and original articles or videos will go a long way, I think. Most of the "interesting articles" online these days that aren't on sites like Cracked.com, are top ten list slide shows, and those are annoying. The stuff KA has been posting in the Video Games discussion forums is looking like a good start. I'm hopefully getting new equipment for my videos in the next few months as well, so I'll be able to up the quality of my game too. I also have a few articles that I want to write, but with all the other stuff I've been doing, I haven't gotten around to them yet. I really think we have some quality stuff on it's way. AGN also has assets in Zelda Classic and the other projects which we would definitely be able to use. We will definitely need someone to review and showcase high quality Quests on a regular basis. That's one of the problems I think the main Zelda Classic site has now, there isn't enough showcase of what you can do and the games you can play.

[Brasel]

There is a good chance I'll be upgrading ALL of my equipment in a few weeks. Camera, capture card, computer, video editing software, etc. Once I get this done, I'll start working on the plan. I should have a deliverable by January.

[CJC]

I'm thinking of starting some "WIWD" (What I would've done) discussions, actually. It's your typical "things that I would have done differently" rants on video games and movies. I was wondering... should I be augmenting these sorts of posts with visual aids (Pictures, mainly). What are your thoughts?

[Brasel]

I think putting in some visual aids really helps make the overall experience feel a bit more fun. If you don't want to, though, that's not a problem. I think it's definitely a bonus to have those sorts of things, but it doesn't detract from the article if they aren't present and the article is good.

[Brasel]

I'm opening this discussion up for everyone who is a part of the board at this time.

[King Aquamentus]

I'm in agreement with Brasel on that. Its a big boon too if you have videomaking skills for that sorta thing, but let's be honest: who really does? Whatever you come up with will be fine I'm sure.

[Brasel]

I've been thinking about this a lot, and I wanted to have some sort of plan to move forward on by now. I don't have anything right now, but that's not to say I'm abandoning the idea. I want to work on some more videos for the next few months to see what my new schedule will allow. I had a busier holiday than I anticipated, and I'd really like to get some more videos done and some more research in before jumping into this.

[King Aquamentus]

I have as well, and other things have also come up that take some dedication. Don't feel too bad.

[Brasel]

I don't. There is absolutely no timeline on this, and taking it slow and feeling out the process is completely fine by me. I've been on such strict time crunches for everything else I've done in the last 5 years that taking something slow and steady is just what I want.