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Hey guys, since we're making threads I'll throw one into the effort to cleanse the first page of shitstorms in order to have something else to talk about finally.

So, we have a website here with a lot going on but what are we lacking?

What would we, the community, like to see hosted here weekly?

We've got ZP, lot's of stuff from Jim, Bob and LRR and I do enjoy them a lot. We've got Critical Miss and plenty of articles. We've even had one of our own, [user]MiracleofSound[/user], get picked up and become a part of the content here! There's always room for more though, we have to narrow it down. If we don't know what we want, the guys who have the money won't know what we'll watch or view. Let's try not to multiply what we have already by too much though.

So, let's have some suggestions. I've got a few things from the past that form my opinion.

Remember Apocalypse Lane? Wouldn't it be cool to have an animation like that running again? Not the same story of course or even the same creators (though to have those guys back would be great) but something ongoing that will throw us for a loop. We don't have to expect top notch animation, Apocalypse Lane was simply animated but it didn't detract from it too much, I would just like an animated series with a fun story to pass the time with.

Heck, give us badges for watching it. Everyone likes badges! =P

Or another webcomic. I remember Name Game having some heart and while I like Fraught with Peril, it doesn't do arcs. It was nice to have a regular cast of characters to watch and to have something contrasting with Grey and Cory. I dunno, I'm just spitballing here now. Another There Will Be Brawl would be great too but I'm pretty sure that was a lightning in a bottle kind of thing. It is still my favorite series here to date.

That's just me though. What would you guys like to see? Throw anything out there. If something gets enough traction here, we might be able to petition for it to be made here. Who knows?

Let's just keep it positive! You know, for the kids. [http://parallelevision.files.wordpress.com/2013/12/helen-lovejoy.png]
 

God'sFist

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I would like to see some sort of anime thing on here from what I've seen in my time is just the small anime reviews that are/were on here. So some kind of anime guy would be good. I second the idea of a cartoon by the escapist would be cool.
 

Aerosteam

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I'd welcome a new animated show and/or one which has a story.

And hell, I know scheduling is a *****, but another crossover show like whatever Jim & Yahtzee has would be awesome to see.
 

Scarim Coral

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Honestly I would like to see some kind of video content that has anime or comicbook/ graphic novels. Yes I know they do post news and review on it but an actual video on anime or comicbook would be a welcoming change.
 

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A revived community spotlight or something else community-based would be nice, something for the regulars here. Wouldn't necessarily have to be focused on individual users either, the spotlight could be shone on user groups, role-playing threads, 'posts of the week' etc.
 

Barbas

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JoJo said:
A revived community spotlight or something else community-based would be nice, something for the regulars here. Wouldn't necessarily have to be focused on individual users either, the spotlight could be shone on user groups, role-playing threads, 'posts of the week' etc.
The Community and Review Spotlights would be good choices to resurrect. It'd be nice to have them doing something productive on the front page. I'd honestly be pretty pissed off if turns out that all this time, the plan was to eventually replace them with links to some daily "lulzy" article of dubious value but lots of pictures.

...And I'm sure Kim Jong Un would like to be taken more seriously by the UN...

A cartoon like the old Apocalypse Lane probably wouldn't go amiss; I think that used to be pretty widely liked.
 

PsychicTaco115

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I would totally be down to seeing more satirical news writings like the onion

More geared toward geeky things of course

Maybe even some forum shenanigans? :3
 

Marter

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We need some WWE reviews. Or another film critic. Or the Community Spotlight (again).

If only they could hire one person who could provide (and has already done) these...
 

Elvis Starburst

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I'd be down for something anime related, or just an animated show to follow. It'd be fun to sit down with a 10-25 minute show each week on The Escapist. Might give us some good stuff to talk about
 

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Marter said:
If only they could hire one person who could provide (and has already done) these...
If only such a hero existed. Maybe they have their own user group movie review thingy already set up. But what are the odds that someone of such stature already exists...?

Wait! Marter! Are you pondering what I'm pondering!??!

I could do it!!!! Let's get a petition going to get my new movie review series up and running. I'm gonna call it $3 Reviews! Come on everyone, let's go! :D

OT: I think a "Hidden Gems" type show would be kind of neat. There are thousands upon thousands of video games that exist and many AA games that get swept aside by the AAA market. Having a kind of "spotlight" on some of these games would be a really big benefit (similar to "Games you haven't tried" that Extra Credits did or even the quirkier reviews that Susan used to do back in the day).
 

PsychicTaco115

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I'd totally be down for a music reviewer/talker/adviser person

Might as well cover more of the entertainment spectrum, ya know?
 

144_v1legacy

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Not to set back the cause, but try not to cover up your best stuff.

I joined because of ZP way back when (as did a lot of people). There's other good stuff here too, Critical Miss and being a standout, and I also enjoy Unskippable, but don't be too quick to bury ZP or make it seem unimportant.

It's the best thing here.
 

silver wolf009

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For God's sake in Heaven, get us some new seasonal shows with plot. Doomsday Arcade was the best thing this site ever had, and now that I've mentioned it again, myself and at least four other people are thinking about watching it all again.

 

Antitonic

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I remember hearing in the podcat (spelling intentional) that staff get together over lunch to play board games or MTG or whatever. What about a weekly Let's Play session? Users could vote on the game, and the staff could play to completion (or reasonable amount) for our amusement!
 

sextus the crazy

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JoJo said:
A revived community spotlight or something else community-based would be nice, something for the regulars here. Wouldn't necessarily have to be focused on individual users either, the spotlight could be shone on user groups, role-playing threads, 'posts of the week' etc.
Seconded. The Escapist's got a great community and it'd been great for the people to get some good recognition where it's due.

OT: Another analytical show to fill the Extra Credits void would be nice. The big voices we have a good and fine and all, but someone new to add to the roster would be cool.
 

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-Revive the anime review section (in video/article form)
-Animated series overexagerating the adventures of The Escapist staff and crew (LRR meets Doomsday Arcade meets... uh... Adventure Time?)
-Video Game Soundtrack articles/reviews (but why not)

Other than that, if the animated series does go through, can we get Matt Lees to abridged it later on?
 

Elfgore

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-New Original content like back in the old days. Like Apocalypse Lane, Tales of the Table, Doraleous and Associates, and Matt Saves the World. Those shows were fucking brilliant and so much fun to watch. We need more of those again.

-Some kind of anime guy would be nice. He could just talk about anime a lot and do reviews. *cough* pick me *cough. Hell, you wouldn't even have to pay him much. *cough pick me God damnit! *cough*

-I agree with PsychicTaco's idea of a satirical news writer. Could really help to lessen the tension around here.

-Of course I want to community spotlight to return, it's a nice way to get to know our fellow escapist.
 

Skatologist

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Eh, I'd probably want some other YouTubers other than Game Theory here too. They don't even need to be gaming related per say, I'd think maybe another Science/Tech based one or maybe adding another topic. I'm not sure, I just know this site can expand if given proper treatment.