Advertising

[Plasma]

Although it may be a bit too early to advertise the server, I'm not opposed to getting something started prior to deeming the server / economy / community stable. If anyone is willing to take the time to produce some media regarding Dodian as well as a guide for new players to begin that covers some of the quirks that "Dodian" offers, it would be greatly appreciated. I'm sure we will run a poll with some sort of reward going out to the media owner that is deemed the community's favorite but I would still like to offer something in return to those that take the time to contribute towards our community here. I'm not sure what, but it would/should be something of value to your time spent.

Please post here with any media as well as any guides that would be beneficial to promoting the server/community. Even a little piece of content/guide could be used or pieced together to form a whole of something great.

`Plasma

 

[Tenkaii]

Advertising cannot be held off for to long before the server ends up dying out because people are bored, achieved everything already, etc. There needs to be a happy medium with updates being pushed out to get the server at a bare minimum point where we feel like it is appropriate to start really pushing hard on the advertising. Plasma you've done a great job so far, I as well as many others per an in-game discussion the other day just feel as if it may be extremely beneficial for you to bring at least one developer aboard this way more areas of the game server can be addressed at a quicker rate. Also as a side note to keep in mind regarding the whole point that the game server may not yet be ready for advertising. Most that have been around RSPS for quite some time understand what Dodian was about and that it is not some EOC RS style server.

 

[Scott]

On the other hand,

While I appreciate your enthusiasm, Plasma, I want to offer a different perspective on advertising our server. It’s important to consider that pushing for promotion too early can have its drawbacks.

Firstly, advertising prematurely might attract a surge of new players who expect a fully stable and polished experience. If our server isn’t quite there yet, it could lead to disappointment and frustration among these newcomers, potentially resulting in negative reviews or a high churn rate.

Secondly, diverting our resources towards promotion might detract from essential server development and maintenance. We should prioritize ensuring that Dodian is a stable, enjoyable, and balanced gaming environment before actively seeking out new players.

Additionally, running a poll and offering rewards for media creation can be a double-edged sword. While it encourages participation, it may also incentivize quantity over quality. We want content that genuinely represents the best of Dodian, rather than hastily produced material.

Lastly, offering rewards without a clear idea of what they will be might not be a wise move. It’s essential to have a well-thought-out plan for incentives to avoid potential complications or disputes within the community.

In summary, while the enthusiasm to promote Dodian is admirable, a more cautious approach could help us avoid potential pitfalls. Let’s focus on ensuring our server is truly ready for new players, and when the time is right, we can launch a well-prepared advertising campaign that maximizes our chances of success

Bro holy shit get a life. Your chatgpt script starts with saying how amazing it is what he is doing, then completely contradicts and says why not to do it. Let the man run shit the way he’s going to, spend your time or AI elsewhere. Sick of seeing storybooks explaining why people think things should be ran a certain way. Enjoy the server, enjoy the community or gtfo.

 

[Darkwolf]

I definitely agree with having some more content added in game, to at least maintain a solid playbase, while Dodian build its reputation back up. Now i don't know your schedule plasma or exactly what's being done in the background, maybe additional help could be beneficial (No discredit to what you have done so far). I'm not exactly sure how to advertise it, but i think maybe a group discord call to brainstorm once a week would be ideal. I believe having even just one call with the consistent players now, getting everyones opinion could help tremendously.

If there has to be a fundraiser started for advertising i would definitely contribute as i grew up playing Dodian! I'd love to see this server sustain 70+ players at a time with tons of new updates and content for everyone. Theres definitely enough people that agree and would love to help this process.

To recap i say we have a planned group discord call to get to know what you have going on a little more and see what we can all do to help expand this server to where it deserves to be. Hope this helps!

- Darkwolf