It's really slow again.

Linda Maltinie · Feb 27, 2008#262008-02-27T05:47

Graalof1ce @ Feb 27 2008, 04:30:34 AM wrote:
Linda Maltinie @ Feb 27 2008, 03:42:56 AM wrote: I meant more like non-posters, like bots and such.
That's not a good idea. It's because of those bots that the site would show up on search engines. It makes little sense to wipe them out.

Then may I ask, what you all propose?

Graalof1ce · Feb 27, 2008#272008-02-27T19:28

I was planning on making a topic for requesting Snobow Kids Plus videos. I had the idea that the only way to submit a request to me would be to sign up here at the forums and post the request in the topic. It would certainly get the forums more attenion.

nicole couch · Feb 28, 2008#282008-02-28T00:34

Graalof1ce @ Feb 27 2008, 07:28:46 PM wrote: I was planning on making a topic for requesting Snobow Kids Plus videos. I had the idea that the only way to submit a request to me would be to sign up here at the forums and post the request in the topic. It would certainly get the forums more attenion.

Ahh, that sounds like a good idea. I tried doing that, but I couldn't upload the video. I think people signing up to get a request for a video will definately bring in more members.

I say go for it!

Nicole>

Graalof1ce · Mar 03, 2008#292008-03-03T07:17

http://z7.invisionfree.com/SnowboWorld/ ... st=0&#last

Muhaha!

GeckoPwnz · Mar 29, 2008#302008-03-29T19:02

is the forum officially dead? Cuz there hasn't been any activity for a while now

Linda Maltinie · Mar 29, 2008#312008-03-29T21:10

I'm still checking back to the forum on a daily basis, but I haven't seen any real activity as of late.

I'm assuming everything on the series has pretty much been talked to death by now, and with the lack of a distinctive SBK game coming out in the near future, I am not foreseeing a bright future for this forum or for the franchise as a whole.

I will probably leave the forums up, for the sake of the forum still keeping true to the SBK series, but I believe that is all that I will be able to do, especially considering the lack of activity here, or further interest in the series.

- Linda

GeckoPwnz · Mar 29, 2008#322008-03-29T23:11

Ok thank you for doing everything you could

nicole couch · Mar 30, 2008#332008-03-30T22:37

I just had an idea, seeing as there's not going to be a new SBK game anytime soon, why not actually make our own SBK game using an RPG builder or something like that. I don't have any experience with those things, but I could help out with a story idea or something.

GeckoPwnz · Mar 30, 2008#342008-03-30T22:50

whoa! what the heck?! 35 people active in March 29?!?! did I miss something or is it just another bout of spammers?

Graalof1ce · Mar 31, 2008#352008-03-31T00:29

nicole couch @ Mar 30 2008, 10:37:01 PM wrote: I just had an idea, seeing as there's not going to be a new SBK game anytime soon, why not actually make our own SBK game using an RPG builder or something like that. I don't have any experience with those things, but I could help out with a story idea or something.

Not a bad idea, but I can tell you that none of the console rpgmakers are versatile enough to do something flexible like that.

nicole couch · Mar 31, 2008#362008-03-31T03:12

Graalof1ce @ Mar 31 2008, 12:29:32 AM wrote: Not a bad idea, but I can tell you that none of the console rpgmakers are versatile enough to do something flexible like that.

Uh, I meant a PC RPG maker. I only suggested that idea because there used to be some old ideas on these forums about someone was going to make an RPG for Snowboard Kids.

Princess pac · Apr 01, 2008#372008-04-01T01:27

GeckoPwnz @ Mar 30 2008, 10:50:55 PM wrote: whoa! what the heck?!  35 people active in March 29?!?! did I miss something or is it just another bout of spammers?

To be honest, I really don't know. I was wondering about that when I first noticed that, too. If they were people trying to spam here, then we all would've known that. I could be wrong, though.

GeckoPwnz · Apr 02, 2008#382008-04-02T00:19

The other day, there were 20 guests... with that many people, we can get this website up and running again.

nicole couch · Apr 02, 2008#392008-04-02T03:09

GeckoPwnz @ Apr 2 2008, 12:19:06 AM wrote: The other day, there were 20 guests... with that many people, we can get this website up and running again.

I hate to shoot down the idea, but like Linda said, "Just because they'll join, dosen't mean they'll stay."

I mean, only a small to moderate sized group of us stay loyal to the forums and post here at least once a week. The rest are inactive members, banned members, and spam bots. So unless a new SBK game is announced, or everyone else becomes interested with the series again. We're not going to get much activity here.

But hey, don't let that get you down. I'm more than positive the forums will bounce back sooner or later.

Nicole>

Linda Maltinie · Apr 03, 2008#402008-04-03T03:26

Well said, Nicole!

In the case of an RPG Maker, I could work with it, but I would need to get a copy of it again, the only copy I have is for the Playstation.

- Linda

nicole couch · Apr 03, 2008#412008-04-03T06:29

Linda Maltinie @ Apr 3 2008, 03:26:30 AM wrote: Well said, Nicole!

In the case of an RPG Maker, I could work with it, but I would need to get a copy of it again, the only copy I have is for the Playstation.

- Linda

Thanks! I feel like a good moderator when I hear stuff like that.

BTW, are there any RPG buliders that are easy to use, and are very flexible as in you could make a lot features? Because if there is, I might give it a shot. But it probably suck though.

Apr 04, 2008#422008-04-04T01:21

I'm thinking about maybe e-mailing Atlus about if they have any plans for the Snowboard Kids franchise. I might even send them some of my ideas for the game (if there is one).

Yeah, I know they'll probably say "We do not have any plans on the Snowboard Kids Franchise as of late. Thank you.", but, meh, it's worth a shot.

Nicole>

(Sorry about the double post. I'll punish my self now. *Bombs himself*)

Edit: I've just sent them an e-mail concerning about the Snowboard Kids series. Here's the letter I sent them.

Dear sir or madam,

I am a loyal fan to your Snowboard Kids fanchise, ever since it was first released on the Nintendo 64 in 1997. I have played the both sequels, Snowboard Kids 2, also on the N64, and SBK: Snowboard Kids, on the Nintendo DS. I have even managed to play the original's Japan-only upgrade, Snowbo Kids Plus, found on the Playstation. I have been pondering on the topic if there is a new game for the series. I actually have some ideas I have created for the series. I would greatly appreciate if your company were to announce a new entry into the Snowboard Kids franchise.

Thank you.

Morgan Thomas

I sent it to service@atlus.com. Is that the appropiate address to send it to?

Linda Maltinie · Apr 04, 2008#432008-04-04T04:45

I usually do the same thing every few months, Nicole. They constantly repeat their message back to me with the same answer:

(The following message is paraphrased)

"There is no Snowboard Kids game currently announced for the future. We have not forgotten about the series, but at the moment there has been no known Snowboard Kids titles discussed.

Furthermore, Atlus USA is merely a publisher of Japanese titles like Snowboard Kids, and even Atlus Japan (our developer) has not announced an upcoming Snowboard Kids title. Co-developer Racjin has not announced anything of the series at this time as well.

Lastly, all ideas and designs for a franchise are not accepted from the general public due to copyright issues. It is great that you wish to make ideas for the game, but we can not use them for risk of copyright infringement.

Sincerely,

Atlus USA Representative (Names Vary)"

I've spoken with two people from Atlus USA, one doesn't work there anymore, the current one who deals with Customer Service inquiries is Rob Stone. Previously it was Tom Hulett, but he left Atlus about two years ago.

- Linda

nicole couch · Apr 04, 2008#442008-04-04T06:08

Linda Maltinie @ Apr 4 2008, 04:45:34 AM wrote: I usually do the same thing every few months, Nicole. They constantly repeat their message back to me with the same answer:

(The following message is paraphrased)

"There is no Snowboard Kids game currently announced for the future. We have not forgotten about the series, but at the moment there has been no known Snowboard Kids titles discussed.

Furthermore, Atlus USA is merely a publisher of Japanese titles like Snowboard Kids, and even Atlus Japan (our developer) has not announced an upcoming Snowboard Kids title. Co-developer Racjin has not announced anything of the series at this time as well.

Lastly, all ideas and designs for a franchise are not accepted from the general public due to copyright issues. It is great that you wish to make ideas for the game, but we can not use them for risk of copyright infringement.

Sincerely,

Atlus USA Representative (Names Vary)"

I've spoken with two people from Atlus USA, one doesn't work there anymore, the current one who deals with Customer Service inquiries is Rob Stone. Previously it was Tom Hulett, but he left Atlus about two years ago.

- Linda

Hmm... do you think we should contact Racjin then? I'll see if I can do that, maybe they have an idea for the series. Most likely I'll get the same answer, but like I said before, it's worth a shot.

Nicole>

Linda Maltinie · Apr 04, 2008#452008-04-04T07:32

Racjin is based in Japan, I'm not sure they have a translator for English to Japanese.

If you can get in contact with them, that would be great though.

- Linda

nicole couch · Apr 08, 2008#462008-04-08T04:33

Guys, I just got a letter from Atlus.

Hi Morgan,

There have no been no official announcements of another SBK game at this time, however there is always the possibility that another game may be developed in the future. Be sure to check out our official website from time to time to keep updated on all of Atlus’ newest release announcements.

Rob Stone
QA Lead
ATLUS USA, Inc.
949.788.0455 x117

*Sigh* Looks like we'll just have to wait.

Nicole>

Joceyln Tamby · Apr 08, 2008#472008-04-08T23:17

Yeah, it's horrible that they won't be making a sequel anytime soon. I'm going to be taken video game courses soon (i know a little about it) if i learn anything that can help i can try to design a sbk game (i've been wanting to design a sequel for a long time) but that is far off.

Princess pac · Apr 09, 2008#482008-04-09T00:47

nicole couch @ Apr 8 2008, 04:33:17 AM wrote: Guys, I just got a letter from Atlus.

Hi Morgan,

There have no been no official announcements of another SBK game at this time, however there is always the possibility that another game may be developed in the future. Be sure to check out our official website from time to time to keep updated on all of Atlus’ newest release announcements.

Rob Stone
QA Lead
ATLUS USA, Inc.
949.788.0455 x117

*Sigh* Looks like we'll just have to wait.

Nicole>

Just curious, does Atlus know about the boards here? What ideas were sent to them?

Joceyln Tamby · Apr 09, 2008#492008-04-09T01:36

Unfortunately, it doesn't matter. i've sent ideas before and i've gotten the same response. they can't accept fan ideas, only members of atlus can make the game. they might know about the board though. it seems pretty big.

nicole couch · Apr 09, 2008#502008-04-09T08:47

Joceyln Tamby @ Apr 9 2008, 01:36:08 AM wrote: Unfortunately, it doesn't matter. i've sent ideas before and i've gotten the same response. they can't accept fan ideas, only members of atlus can make the game. they might know about the board though. it seems pretty big.

PP: Probably not. And I didn't send them the ideas once I learned they do not take in fan made ideas.

Jocelyn: Once again, Atlus probably have little knowledge of this place. Also it's not actually a big place here. Read my post corresponding to GeckoPwns to see what I mean.

Looks like I'll have to someway contact Racjin somehow. I might be able to get my message translated somehow, but that will be difficult.

Nicole>

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