Official Amber/Erick Wujcik Forum?

[RPGPundit]

Hey guys,

What would all of you say to creating a new subforum on this board dedicated to the works of Erick Wujcik in general, and Amber Diceless Roleplaying in particular?

Let's hear your opinions.

RPGPundit

[blakkie]

Here is an idea. Stop bashing "The Borg", threadcrapping, and creating Nobilis threads and just start talking about Amber and Erick. Given that Amber posts here are minimal I'm not sure exactly what creating a new dedicated forum would accomplish....besides being another RPGSite forum that I DON'T bother to read? Don't misinterpret that as not wanting to hear people's thoughts on Amber, I just find it pretty damn pointless to dedicate an entire Forum to something that can get covered in likely a single thread (even if it gets spread across 3).

EDIT: Actually I guess there are a couple of Amber threads. But they've mostly slipped down the borad due to relatively low activity. I'm confident they'll pop up again thought once there is actually something new and interesting to talk about of this new one coming out.

[Yamo]

Such a thing should have its own domain (amberforum.com or something). Otherwise people would just consider it an outgrowth of this site when the two should really be unrelated.

[JongWK]

By "Official" you mean "Wujcik-approved" ?

[Sosthenes]

Maybe I really should bring forth the violins and wine...

[Lawbag]

I agree, while a highly influential and monumental game, there isnt enough activity to warrant its own sub-forum. Unless of course someone wants to run a PBEM version of it.

Based on threads alone, I think Ms Borg and her Nobilis warant her own sub-thread.

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Id like every game to have its own sub-forum, but thats just being silly...

[ColonelHardisson]

It's your show, so do what ya want, but since you're soliciting opinions...I don't see the point of it. Has Amber generated enough discussion it's crowding out other topics? If so, fine. If not, then why? A whole forum to itself would mean it would be in a forum that rarely got used.

[Mr. Analytical]

I'd be up for an Amber sub-forum certainly.  It's a cult game so would probably suck in some new members and it's a game for which I have a deep deep love.

[Akrasia]

I don't see the need.  I understand that the Pundit loves the game and everything, but it seems to be very much a niche game.  

Also, I'm opposed to the proliferation of 'subfora' as much as possible.  Let's discuss the games we like in the main forum!  

[Mr. Analytical]

Actually, I agree that creating a sub-forum is dangerous as it means sucking people away from the main discussion forum (in fact, I don't see a point in the theory section).

But Amber does have a following so it might grow us a bit if we could lure people in with the promise of an amber forum.  *shrug* I don't mind either way actually.

[blakkie]

Such a thing should have its own domain (amberforum.com or something). Otherwise people would just consider it an outgrowth of this site when the two should really be unrelated.

Is that the type of forum you were thinking of RPGPundit? An Amber go-to forum?  If so I think Yamo is spot on, it only can make sense as it's own domain. Or grouped with a stable of games for that publisher or such.  That assuming Erick Wujcik hasn't already arranged a more offical board offering to support the new product.

Because the RPGSite is, as I understand it, a general RPG site. And at that has maybe enough traffic to support the forums it's got now. Trying to grow it with Amber fans? Setting aside questions about the merit of Amber to drive such an expanson, marketing theory basically says you can be known well for only one thing at a time, and trying to force it to be known for two different things results in serious dilution. Dilute and die.

[Blackleaf]

It's your board, setup whatever sub forums you want to.  D&D, Amber, Vampire -- whatever.  My only suggestion is that unless there are people asking for this, or you already see the topics being discussed, you'll have to fill the void until new forum members arrive.

[Sosthenes]

I, for one, welcome our new Amber Michaels forum.

[Erick Wujcik]

What would all of you say to creating a new subforum on this board dedicated to the works of Erick Wujcik in general, and Amber Diceless Roleplaying in particular?

To answer a lot of the questions...

The idea is that Erick Wujcik (that's me) would moderate the forum, just as RPGPundit moderates 'The RPGPundit's Own Forum' - albeit with a tad less venom.

Amber Diceless would be one of the subjects, but I'd also weigh on in other subjects of the day, including perspectives on role-playing games in general, opinions and observations about my day job (digital games), and other stuff.

With a heavy dose of talk about my various experimental games. The kind of thing I run for friends, or at conventions and other outings, ranging from my 'Hard Science RPGs' to various role-playing systems and scenarios.

Your opinions?

Erick

Erick Wujcik
//www.47rpg.com

[David R]

With a heavy dose of talk about my various experimental games. The kind of thing I run for friends, or at conventions and other outings, ranging from my 'Hard Science RPGs' to various role-playing systems and scenarios.

Your opinions?

Sounds cool. I think this would be interesting.

Regards,
David R