What this game is really lacking...

The Chill · 03-05-2009, 04:15 PM

...is an advertising campaign.

I haven't played TF for a couple of thousand years, and TF2 leaves so much to be desired it's not even a contender, but FF is exactly what TF was meant to be. Unfortunately, there aren't many servers or players to completely and uttery pwn in ways they can't ever hope to comprehend. To fix that, we really should get the word out there.

A community-lead advertising campaign is what FF really, really needs.

Credge · 03-05-2009, 04:34 PM

When we move to the OB engine, the advertising will start.

Or at least that's what 'they' say.

Demasu · 03-05-2009, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Credge

When we move to the OB engine, the advertising will start.

Or at least that's what 'they' say.

We're also currently working on getting out to more gaming sites, or at least have a better relationship with them. Hopefully that'll help until the orange box conversion is out, and then we get the big advertising.

MonoXideAtWork · 03-05-2009, 05:25 PM

check out the fortress media section, videos on youtube are excellent advertising tools.

~kev~ · 03-05-2009, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Demasu

We're also currently working on getting out to more gaming sites, or at least have a better relationship with them. Hopefully that'll help until the orange box conversion is out, and then we get the big advertising.

I posted a list of gaming forums in another thread and asked people to join. So far I have not seen anyone from the FF community show up on any of the forums I posted.

Korey and I started a team fortress and Fortress Forever fan site - and hardly anyone from here has signed up.

I see the lack of popularity as a result of the members not supporting each other.

46 and 2 · 03-05-2009, 06:50 PM

Is that not what this website is, for the most part?

You would have to be a fan of FF to read the fact you started another website, which seems counterproductive tbh.

I dont think its about people not wanting to be supportive, I just think people are lazy. I am included in that people. I think having one site for FF is a way to build a community, and develop S.O.P.

I understand your intentions, but having another site for me to log on, get to know, remember to go to, is probably not gonna work.

And having more than one website come up from google means that some people may miss the info on this site, which should be considered official.

I would say, if you wanna do work outside this website, to promote FF, maybe a campaign of spamming invites to the FF steam group, or something like that would work.

Just keeps things singular and easy.

What do I know.

EquilibriuM · 03-05-2009, 06:55 PM

46 and 2: I Agree with that keep it simple.
Also FF site doesn't have much on front page really, it serves its purpose i supose, but could add more tabs, with usefull links maybe? Could we even link FF steam group to front page maybe? But like 46 said, what do i know.

~kev~ · 03-09-2009, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by 46 and 2

Is that not what this website is, for the most part?

You would have to be a fan of FF to read the fact you started another website, which seems counterproductive tbh.

The site Korey and I start is not "just" about FF.

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Originally Posted by 46 and 2

I understand your intentions, but having another site for me to log on, get to know, remember to go to, is probably not gonna work.

And having more than one website come up from google means that some people may miss the info on this site, which should be considered official.

Like I said, the site Korey and I started is not "just" about FF, its about all types of gaming. FF has its own section.

Before you post all of this about a forum being counterproductive, why dont you go take a look at it - http://www.fortresstraining.com/forum/

And then post your "opinion."

Demasu · 03-05-2009, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by MonoXideAtWork

check out the fortress media section, videos on youtube are excellent advertising tools.

My most viewed video on youtube is the original Fortress-Forever dustbowl video, you know the one, that really old one. I'd be willing to host people's videos on my channel if people wanted, just to get that extra exposure. The more we get out there, the better.

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Originally Posted by ~kev~

I posted a list of gaming forums in another thread and asked people to join. So far I have not seen anyone from the FF community show up on any of the forums I posted.

Korey and I started a team fortress and Fortress Forever fan site - and hardly anyone from here has signed up.

I see the lack of popularity as a result of the members not supporting each other.

What was that thread, I must have missed it. I'll also check to see if those are on the thread in the beta section.

xks · 03-05-2009, 10:57 PM

I'm not sure it would be a good idea to advertise the game in it's current state. As enjoyable as the game is right now for myself and other experienced players, it's a very different beast for the newcomers and newcomers are what you will attract with any degree of exposure or advertising.

03-05-2009, 04:15 PM	#1
The Chill Join Date: Mar 2009 Gametype: Capture the Flag Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	What this game is really lacking... ...is an advertising campaign. I haven't played TF for a couple of thousand years, and TF2 leaves so much to be desired it's not even a contender, but FF is exactly what TF was meant to be. Unfortunately, there aren't many servers or players to completely and uttery pwn in ways they can't ever hope to comprehend. To fix that, we really should get the word out there. A community-lead advertising campaign is what FF really, really needs.

03-05-2009, 04:34 PM	#2
Credge FF Loremaster Beta Tester Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts Rated Helpful 4 Times	When we move to the OB engine, the advertising will start. Or at least that's what 'they' say. __________________ "The nine most terrifying words in the English language are: 'I'm from the government and I'm here to help.'" Ronald Reagan

03-05-2009, 05:25 PM	#4
MonoXideAtWork Pub Allstar! Beta Tester Join Date: Aug 2008 Class/Position: under en kvinna Gametype: Capture the Flag Affiliations: Eternal Order, Must be h4x, Mono's happy funtime. Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	check out the fortress media section, videos on youtube are excellent advertising tools.

03-05-2009, 06:50 PM	#6
46 and 2 I am Redeye for anything. Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Sacramento California Class/Position: Def NG Gametype: Capture the Flag Affiliations: [TALOS] Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	Is that not what this website is, for the most part? You would have to be a fan of FF to read the fact you started another website, which seems counterproductive tbh. I dont think its about people not wanting to be supportive, I just think people are lazy. I am included in that people. I think having one site for FF is a way to build a community, and develop S.O.P. I understand your intentions, but having another site for me to log on, get to know, remember to go to, is probably not gonna work. And having more than one website come up from google means that some people may miss the info on this site, which should be considered official. I would say, if you wanna do work outside this website, to promote FF, maybe a campaign of spamming invites to the FF steam group, or something like that would work. Just keeps things singular and easy. What do I know.

03-05-2009, 06:55 PM	#7
EquilibriuM G9- D&A Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Florida Class/Position: D Solly,Engy Gametype: ALL Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	46 and 2: I Agree with that keep it simple. Also FF site doesn't have much on front page really, it serves its purpose i supose, but could add more tabs, with usefull links maybe? Could we even link FF steam group to front page maybe? But like 46 said, what do i know.

03-05-2009, 10:57 PM	#10
xks Exceedingly Correct. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: London, England. Class/Position: Variable Gametype: QuakeLive CTF Posts Rated Helpful 1 Times	I'm not sure it would be a good idea to advertise the game in it's current state. As enjoyable as the game is right now for myself and other experienced players, it's a very different beast for the newcomers and newcomers are what you will attract with any degree of exposure or advertising.

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