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Topic: Once again, I need your help.
Gikk
SCA babe!!!
posted 05-16-2003 11:04:30 PM
I am trying, seriously, to make a web site for female gamers.

I already know I want it to be a place to gather, discuss games, issues, girl shit, etc - and that it will have a sister site catering to plus sized females.

As far as I can tell, there's nothing like this on the web - or if there is, it's insanely rare.

Things is, I'm trying to make it something MORE then just message boards.

So, any suggestions would be appreciated. Anyting that if you went to either of these sites, you would expect to see, etc.

Redmage Darkrayver
Moron
posted 05-16-2003 11:06:13 PM
Well, you'd need a game review section, maybe downloads, and some articles by random people 'n stuff.

I can't quite think straight right now, but that's what came off the top of my head

Kekvit Irae
Pancake
posted 05-16-2003 11:08:27 PM
Honestly, just start with a few articles written by you and a few friends and a free message board, then expand by allowing your fanbase to write articles and such.

Otherwise, I honestly would have no idea how to do something like this, since I cant seem to find the GamerGirls website anymore

Gikk
SCA babe!!!
posted 05-16-2003 11:14:31 PM
SO like... articles, and message boards, mostly? Maybe links?

I'll be posting hwat the backdrop will be looking like in a bit

Matilda Jane
ph33r my MIRVs
posted 05-16-2003 11:16:11 PM
Like this?

You can browse around there and their links to get a feel for what you might want.

There was a signature here... it's gone now.
Kekvit Irae
Pancake
posted 05-16-2003 11:17:25 PM
The main thing is to give content that makes gamer girls, or girls in general, a place to feel comfortable. That's really the only advice I can give, save for do what you feel is comfortable, and recruit friends to assist you in helping.
Gikk
SCA babe!!!
posted 05-16-2003 11:21:00 PM
Thanks, Terena. ^_^

And yeah. Like that... I hope someday I can have an actual, working website. ^_^

Would anyone be interested in writing anything, when I get it up and running?

Kekvit Irae
Pancake
posted 05-16-2003 11:28:14 PM
I'm not much of a writer, and besides, I dont fit the gender requirements. :Þ
Falaanla Marr
I AM HOT CHIX
posted 05-17-2003 12:18:21 AM
Im a pretty good writer, but much like kekvit, I have too much equipment to write for ya gikky. Sorry :/
Gikk
SCA babe!!!
posted 05-17-2003 12:32:06 AM
LOL...

Well, maybe an article about guys who play fem chars?

I'm not going to restrict the forums, or whatever.

Kekvit Irae
Pancake
posted 05-17-2003 12:33:19 AM
quote:
The logic train ran off the tracks when Gikkwiny said:
LOL...

Well, maybe an article about guys who play fem chars?

I'm not going to restrict the forums, or whatever.


Tempting...

Gikk
SCA babe!!!
posted 05-17-2003 12:34:17 AM
It's another perspective - you get the view of a guy, and how they think gaming is different if people percept you as a female.
Kekvit Irae
Pancake
posted 05-17-2003 12:37:59 AM
Like I said, I'm not much of a writer. I used to have the muse's touch, but it's all gone now.
Gikk
SCA babe!!!
posted 05-17-2003 12:47:47 AM

This is the current background I have in mind.

The text goes on the inside of the right.

Espio Idsavant
You have gotten better at Being a Lush! (200)
posted 05-17-2003 12:50:00 AM
Will the text be able to fill what remains of the screen, or is it gonna be kept inside the graphic area?
And you can still be free, If time will set you free
And going higher than the mountain tops
And go high like the wind don't stop...


[ My gooberish Live Journal thingy ]

Gikk
SCA babe!!!
posted 05-17-2003 12:51:03 AM
This is seriously resized - I'm gonna tlak with poeple who know CSS better then me (omg, pesco!) about getting it to be 100% of the window, and having the text on the inside - it'll be in the graphic, but it'll be way larger then that.
Snugglits
I LIKE TO ABUSE THE ALERT MOD BUTTON AND I ENJOY THE FLAVOR OF SWEET SWEET COCK.
posted 05-17-2003 03:01:02 AM
For the lazy, php is a serious thing to consider in that it templates the webpage and you hose in the content.
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Lyinar Ka`Bael
Are you looking at my pine tree again?
posted 05-17-2003 03:19:24 AM
I'm willing to give it a try. I'm not too good at writing anymore, though.


Lyinar Ka`Bael, Piney Fresh Druidess - Luclin

Cheese
Pancake
posted 05-17-2003 05:27:53 AM
Hmm...hot male video game character gallery!
An article about female characters being seen as just sex objects.
That almost sounds contradictory, but...it's not...not until I see my Hot Guys of Final Fantasy Volleyball game.
**~*Pink Sugar Heart Attack!*~**
Falaanla Marr
I AM HOT CHIX
posted 05-17-2003 05:51:28 AM
quote:
Gikkwiny impressed everyone with:
LOL...

Well, maybe an article about guys who play fem chars?

I'm not going to restrict the forums, or whatever.


might be able to help ya therE

Lazzay
omg mack attack :(
posted 05-17-2003 09:25:19 AM
Sure, I'd help out ^_^
one two three fo let me see that tootsie roll
Emily
Why's everybody always hittin on me?
posted 05-17-2003 11:32:36 AM
It's a cool idea, but I personally wouldn't be that big on it. Don't take it the wrong way, but I don't play games to make a statement (that I'm female). I play computer/video games 'cause they're fun. I play them with guys, around guys, as rough as guys, and like a guy, and that's that. I dunno, but to me there's nothing that's typically 'feminine' about shooting people dead in a game like Counter Strike. ;D

But the big thing is... I would almost feel somewhat "lowered" in status if I was a part of a place that gave, as Kevit said, "content that makes gamer girls, or girls in general, a place to feel comfortable." :/

I feel comfortable playing and learning, a game just as any guy would, in the same content and language any guy could understand it in.

Should've done something, but I've done it enough
By the way your hands were shaking
Rather waste some time with you

Should've said something, but I've said it enough
By the way my words were faded
Rather waste some time with you...

Cinnistyr
Pancake
posted 05-17-2003 12:13:52 PM
Savannah said:

I feel comfortable playing and learning, a game just as any guy would, in the same content and language any guy could understand it in.[/QB][/QUOTE]

you sound like a rarity among girl gamers Savannah, which is cool because if I'm playing against a girl in a shooter, I'd like to see her give as much as she gets. A headshot is a headshot is a headshot, doesnt matter who frags who in the end.

[ 05-17-2003: Message edited by: Cinnistyr ]

Gikk
SCA babe!!!
posted 05-17-2003 01:55:20 PM
quote:
Savannah / Emily Model 2000 was programmed to say:
It's a cool idea, but I personally wouldn't be that big on it. Don't take it the wrong way, but I don't play games to make a statement (that I'm female). I play computer/video games 'cause they're fun. I play them with guys, around guys, as rough as guys, and like a guy, and that's that. I dunno, but to me there's nothing that's typically 'feminine' about shooting people dead in a game like Counter Strike. ;D

But the big thing is... I would almost feel somewhat "lowered" in status if I was a part of a place that gave, as Kevit said, "content that makes gamer girls, or girls in general, a place to feel comfortable." :/

I feel comfortable playing and learning, a game just as any guy would, in the same content and language any guy could understand it in.


I think I want it to be... that.

Not "OMg, we're such pussies and can only pklay games with ourselves" but more like... "let's go and kick the guy's ass. Or have fun. Or ight with the guys, whatever." Which is why I'm NOT going to restrict articles, or forums - This isn't like... OMG GUYS SUCK LET'S BASH THEM, BLAHBLAH. It's like... just a place where chicks can talk about games. Not like... "OMG! The new game of the week is Hello Kitty, by sanrio! It's pink! You must buy it!"

Steven Steve
posted 05-17-2003 02:15:43 PM
Maybe you should use a model
http://www.evercrest.com
"Absolutely NOTHING [will stop me from buying Diablo III]. I will buy it regardless of what they do."
- Grawbad, Battle.net forums

"Don't want to sound like a fanboy, but I am with you. I'll buy it for sure, it's just a matter of for how long I will be playing it..."
- Silvast, Battle.net forums

Gikk
SCA babe!!!
posted 05-17-2003 02:20:40 PM
Uhh... that would be Drysarts, and I'm not about to steal someone else's programming.
Emily
Why's everybody always hittin on me?
posted 05-17-2003 02:53:45 PM
quote:
Gikkwiny spewed forth this undeniable truth:
I think I want it to be... that.

Not "OMg, we're such pussies and can only pklay games with ourselves" but more like... "let's go and kick the guy's ass. Or have fun. Or ight with the guys, whatever." Which is why I'm NOT going to restrict articles, or forums - This isn't like... OMG GUYS SUCK LET'S BASH THEM, BLAHBLAH. It's like... just a place where chicks can talk about games. Not like... "OMG! The new game of the week is Hello Kitty, by sanrio! It's pink! You must buy it!"



Okay, that's cool then. I had the impression it was going to be like.. "okay girls, now liek... take ur gun thingy and liek... point it over there and shoot!1 teeehee!!1 yaah! go team! '

But I admit, I had a hard time thinking you'd support something like that.

Should've done something, but I've done it enough
By the way your hands were shaking
Rather waste some time with you

Should've said something, but I've said it enough
By the way my words were faded
Rather waste some time with you...

King Parcelan
Chicken of the Sea
posted 05-17-2003 05:00:51 PM
lol u go grrl, discover the goddess within

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