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Hidden 7 yrs ago Post by EchoicChamber
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Where do y'all feel would be the best place to do so?
I've got an ongoing roleplay that I'm really enjoying, A Truly "Gifted" Life. It's a bit slow, but it's steady, so I'm thinking that soon I might try combing the site for more prospective joiners. Thing is, I'm not really sure where I would do this, haha. The Interest Check section is more geared towards garnering interest towards an RP that hasn't started yet, and I'm not sure if it would fit in this section. Advertising is sometimes done in the side bar from what I've seen (and done once), but I don't want to be a nuisance about it or anything.

So, what are y'all's thoughts on the matter? c:
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I post in the interest section for already established RPs looking for new players.
So far, no one has raised a complaint regarding it so at this point I'm fairly sure it's alright to do.
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@EchoicChamber Discord. Roleplaying Subsection. RP_Advertising. :3
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@SleepingSilence I'm a bit hesitant about using the site Discord cause it prompts me to log in with my account directly into the RPG site, but I think I might give it a go once I'm back on my home computer. c:

@HueMan Mmmm, I got you. I think I'll go ahead and do that, then. Thank you a bunch!
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Hidden 7 yrs ago Post by Carlyle
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I advertise mine in various discords (personal RP discords or like what @SleepingSilence suggested). I also advertise in the sidebar, and if I want to put in the work, I'll make an interest check in a way to introduce new players.

There is no real "wrong way" to gain players. If it works, it works.
Hidden 7 yrs ago Post by NuttsnBolts
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The sidebar always works for a peak hour prompt, bumping or even depleting an old interest check can help, and discord is another way to let people know. (The reason why it prompts you for your email is so GuildBot can cross reference it to your account and assign a member role. Non site members — including spam bots — don't get a role and thus can't post)

If all else fails, close off the RP and create a reboot. Some friends and I have dome that with our NCQ mecha RP and it gave us the added advantage of tweaking lore, characters, and even changing GMs before we start round 2, 3, 4, 5.
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Hidden 7 yrs ago Post by ArenaSnow
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Posting in the main interest check forums is an established way of "rechecking" interest that I've never seen cause a problem.
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Hidden 7 yrs ago Post by EchoicChamber
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@NuttsnBolts That makes sense. I was just concerned because I wasn't sure why it wanted me to log in, so I didn't want to take the risk. If it's just to kind of ascertain that I'm not a bot or anything, then there's no problem with that.

Thanks for all y'all's input! I'll go ahead and use the methods you guys have suggested to revitalize interest, although rebooting the RP entirely will probably be more of a last resort than anything. c:
Hidden 7 yrs ago Post by Mixtape Ghost N
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There isn't really much to say that already hasn't been said (Well, try putting it in your sig like I do!), but a good way to get players without really having to advertise is to build up a network of players. Get to know other RPers, show them you're a cool dude. So when you make an RP, you'll have people you can depend on!

Also don't oversaturate your advertisement - it makes people want to even click on your RP even less.
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Hidden 7 yrs ago Post by NuttsnBolts
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I've always found Sig advertising kinda odd unless you're active on the non RP sections. Still, it's better than nothing.

Oh and linking in your Bio is another idea. That's a good way to create a profile of interest and desires.
Hidden 7 yrs ago → 11 mos ago Post by Darcel
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There is no real "wrong way" to gain players. If it works, it works.
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Are you kidding me? I used to promise the players tons of drugs and it works.
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<Snipped quote by Poi>

Are you kidding me? I used to promise the players tons of drugs and it works. Wrong ways kinda work too.


I bet you gave them too much... Geez...

You're supposed to get them addicted and become their dealer, not pump them with everything and kill them off.
Hidden 7 yrs ago Post by PrinceAlexus
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I find status based advertising helps when more stabilised but I rarely spam and only have posted one up max once a week.

You can defenitely over saturate and just put people off.
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<Snipped quote by Chasebloodcrest>

I bet you gave them too much... Geez...

You're supposed to get them addicted and become their dealer, not pump them with everything and kill them off.



Hidden 7 yrs ago Post by mickilennial
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what kind of messenger is that even
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Hidden 7 yrs ago → 11 mos ago Post by Darcel
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what kind of messenger is that even
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It's an app called Chatgum, new and still growing.
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Fancy!
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