Quote from: NicephorusBy the way, where does the name Gleemax come from?  It sounds really lame to me.

That's how people from Saxony pronounce "climax".

Quote from: droogWhat I don't get is people posting on an internet forum to complain about an internet phenomenon. Go and read a book if you don't like it.

 

Yes, MySpace, Facebook, Xanga, LJ, and all that stuff are huge with the teen demographic. For the most part they're an opportunity to freely indulge in narcissism, which also happens to be really popular among kids these days. At least in this case there will be an assumed interest in specific hobbies to tie it all together and hopefully give it some meaning besides "look at me."

I'll admit that I don't exactly understand what they're doing, though, since words like "community," "content," and "experience" are largely meaningless web-marketing fluff. We'll just have to see how this plays out. One wonders, is this what they didn't want Dungeon and Dragon competing with? I can't imagine how they would..

I've read the announcements, snooped around on the early site and don't find anything the least bit appealing.

For the record, I don't have a myspace page, and I can't see any reason someone would want one. I have a friend who is on myspace, when the topic comes up I point at him and sling derogatory comments.

The whole idea seems ridiculous to me, but that could be largely due to the fact that I'm in my mid thirties.

All that being said, I hope this project is a huge success. This crazy sort of stuff may just reach out to a younger audience, and help to bring a new generation of gamers into the RPG fold. I think the industry could use an injection of new gamers, even if they are "those damned kids".

Quote from: SosthenesThat's how people from Saxony pronounce "climax".

Gestern hatt' isch een kleen Gleemax aber nischt mit meener Frau...

I knew it was a gaming porn site. We need more of those.

Quote from: GoOrangeI've read the announcements, snooped around on the early site and don't find anything the least bit appealing.

Yep, I have a regular website that I can create and shape and add whatever features I want without annoying ads.

Don't see the point either

Quote from: droogWhat I don't get is people posting on an internet forum to complain about an internet phenomenon. Go and read a book if you don't like it.

What I don't get is a person posting on an internet forum complaining about people complaining on an internet forum about an internet phenomenon.

I couldn't resist

Quote from: Black FlagYes, MySpace, Facebook, Xanga, LJ, and all that stuff are huge with the teen demographic. For the most part they're an opportunity to freely indulge in narcissism, which also happens to be really popular among kids these days.

And adults. I, of course, have a page and with one exception, all my MySpace Friends are adults.

Seanchai

This could be fantastic if it takes off. Thing is getting the critical mass, and  getting more than just d20 fanboys involved. But a one-stop-shop MySpace type thing where pretty much every gamer has a gleemax page would be great for the hobby. Probably a pipe dream, but still.
And yes, it is a crapola name...

good gaming to you,
TheShadow

Quote from: The_ShadowThis could be fantastic if it takes off. Thing is getting the critical mass, and  getting more than just d20 fanboys involved. But a one-stop-shop MySpace type thing where pretty much every gamer has a gleemax page would be great for the hobby. Probably a pipe dream, but still.
And yes, it is a crapola name...

good gaming to you,
TheShadow

I would think that if WOTC is doing it that they would only care about the D20 fans since the are the ones making them money

Hmmm.

That is a very unclear press release.  I'm not sure exactly what that site is supposed to be doing.  A lot of stuff, evidently.  Are the "portals" they refer to portals for electronic games or tabletop games?

As far as the MySpace comparisons, those of you who "see no need" for such a thing should get ready to accept that there are gadzillions of people who do. It is extremely popular and becoming more than just a narcissistic outlet.  It is becoming a fundamental social activity for many people.  So making a gamer one (if that's what it is) could make some sense. Think, you can really easily have your own page, where you share what games you are playing, your GM skills, your gaming preferences and you can customize the crap out of it, making it look all kewl, but probably with lots of fun Wizards art and stuff.

However, the branding itself is very weird.  It's so dark and green, looks more like MyGammaWorld or something.  And their message is so garbled. What are they talking about when they mentioning "distributing independent games"?

It could be interesting.  I wish it was a little clearer.

Oh yes and that name really sucks. It sounds like a cleaning product.

Who is Randy Buehler?

There is actually some kind of cool stuff there.  That Gleemax guy is actually a big brain in a jar.  I like that.  And there is a fun poll on the homepage (though it doesn't show the results).  However, beyond that all I can find is a message board.

Quote from: walkerpOh yes and that name really sucks. It sounds like a cleaning product.

Wish I could do better but I am not an artist

Quote from: SeanchaiAnd adults. I, of course, have a page and with one exception, all my MySpace Friends are adults.

Seanchai

I'm the same. I grew up with that, and I find it a valueable way to keep track of friends I can't see all the time. I could just email, and do, but it's easier to chat with everyone at once.

It's a good strategy on Wizards part. It's kind of a lame name, but I know for a fact M:tG fans will recognize it. It's been around for years. Mark Rosewater references 'Gleemax' as the head of the company, a brain in a jar that's responsible for research, devlopment, and marketing when Wizards does things in a suddenly different way.

It's cute, but a little sinister. Clever.

Quote from: walkerpThat is a very unclear press release.  I'm not sure exactly what that site is supposed to be doing.  A lot of stuff, evidently.  Are the "portals" they refer to portals for electronic games or tabletop games?

Beats me. I've trolled through the press release and the site. Clearly it's just "an idea" at this point. We'll have to wait for a finished or at least beta product (or maybe an actual feature list) before we can comment any further.

There are dozens of "gamer-portals" out there. If it's just another one, meh. If it has uber-cool tools and wizbangs, maybe.

Quote from: walkerpWho is Randy Buehler?

Anybody? Anybody?