Setting up a NEW home for the SC.com

[Zeus]

Jaxel i like your idea, count me in

We should put all our options on a table, explain the Pros and Cons of such, my advice is make a thread and put it to a vote, see what happens

I'll gladly be willing to shed a little $$ to help the SC community

[KoshTheKoala]

Maybe we should throw around some unique Soul calibur catchphrases that aren't trade marked.

As others have kind of alluded to, SRK (shoryuken.com) is an amazing forum name and their forum logo is also exceptional. SRK is one of like 3 defining moves of street fighter (others being hurricane kick and hadouken).

So what does our series have that rivals it?

Imma just throw some ideas out, along with Jaxel's existing site:

tale of souls
8 way run (i like this)
destined battle
guard impact
transcending history
Ostrheinsburg
Ostreinsburg (alternate spelling, less popular... I can't remember which is correct))
623A/B/K (parody of srk?)

[MarkMan]

YEA, bring back GI (If that is cool with 22), that was THE place before the SC II forums came around.

Let's take it back.

[DancingFighterG]

Yo, this is DancingFighterG. I can understand people's idea about wanting to have your own database, space, etc but let me throw these things at you.

The NVGA works as a unit meaning that everyone who is a moderate, admin, etc is accoutable for there actions and responsibilities on the forum. More importantly the NVGA site as whole is a revenue generator for us thus taking care of our site is one of our top priorities. This will be the same with the calibur section. Also, let me add that I know that it's nice to have your own site and that's why I suggested that the site would have it's frontpage (help from Jaxel and the community), forum within the NVGA with all the capibilities of the entire NVGA, the ability to extend the site with additional pages and attributes and more importantly all this with a national brand backing it up rather than a fan base site that get's looked at like any other site. So in the end you will a site that looks just like an independent site BUT with all the boards options and benefits of the NVGA board. It will be seemless and won't feel like a sub-site but pretty much it's own site. If people wanted to donate two the NVGA in general were find with that too but we can easily get this done for the community. We also have a lot of features already on the site that our cool. Check them out as a member if you get a chance.

My concept is why re-invent the wheel if it's already in place. The domain name can be brought so that if you go to the site it can just link to just that specific forum and go from there. As one of the admins of the site Jaxel and trusted other IT figures in the community can work together to get this done and extend of the site. I decide who gets that type of access and with my dealing with most of you I know who would be responsible to handle such power. We also have a project in the works right now that will be very beneficial to players that I know the NVGA chapters like and I know you will love as well. Can't give to much info right now but it's something definitly for players and tournament directors all over the nation.

In the end it's going to take a group effort and why not combine resources to make the best site possible instead of doing two seperate things. Control should not be the issue its rather what is best for the community; bringing two strong units together to achieve something greater or seek individually to achieve seperately. The NVGA believe in giving movers and shakers in the community a chance to use the NVGA resources and build something great. I've been part of the SC community since SC2 so I have mad love for the community and with the NVGA resources at my hands the foundation is in place and ready to be used.

BUT the NVGA will support any decision that the community decides. Were here to support all the communities, VF, GG, SC, Tekken, Smash, HALO, etc, etc we can only offer and hope people accept.

P.S Thanks SH for the backing man!! Means a lot!!

[Jimbossa]

Originally posted by KoshTheKoala
Maybe we should throw around some unique Soul calibur catchphrases that aren't trade marked.

As others have kind of alluded to, SRK (shoryuken.com) is an amazing forum name and their forum logo is also exceptional. SRK is one of like 3 defining moves of street fighter (others being hurricane kick and hadouken).

So what does our series have that rivals it?

Imma just throw some ideas out, along with Jaxel's existing site:

tale of souls
8 way run (i like this)
destined battle
guard impact
transcending history
Ostrheinsburg
Ostreinsburg (alternate spelling, less popular... I can't remember which is correct))
623A/B/K (parody of srk?)

Great thoughts Kosh!
8 Way Run sounds incredibly great and catchy.

"Yo try that combo, I read it somewhere on 8WR."

I would also prefer us being and independent and individual community. I´d probably even get a Paypal account for that. As a lot of people already set, shelling out a few bucks to keep this thing up and running shouldn´t be a big deal. Way to go Jaxel!

[lain]

Originally posted by MarkMan
YEA, bring back GI (If that is cool with 22), that was THE place before the SC II forums came around.

Let's take it back.

Agreed.

[Admiral_TvS]

Originally posted by KoshTheKoala

8 way run (i like this)

Really good name. However, the name should easily be able to attract noobs as well . . . hopefully they know what 8 way run is.

[shauno]

Originally posted by lain
Agreed.

Signed.

[lain]

Originally posted by shauno
Signed.

I saw you at E3 in 2002, was that your little girl with you?

[Reno]

Originally posted by Jaxel
Back when SoulCalibur.com went down and was taken away from us by Namco, I was in the process of putting together a new place for the Soul Calibur community. I even bought TaleofSouls.com for the move. However, WCMaxi returned and set us up this home at caliburforum.com before I got the chance to put all my plans together. Unfortunately, only half a year later, WCMaxi is once again lost to us and this community requires a lot more maintenance than he is willing to invest.

Um, not to be a dick or anything, but there's a really good reason why WCMaxi hasn't been around...

[Rico]

SoulCalibur4um.com

[KoshTheKoala]

Originally posted by Reno
Um, not to be a dick or anything, but there's a really good reason why WCMaxi hasn't been around...

He's not hating on WCMaxi. He's just stating the fact that we need good admins and a better forum. It doesn't matter who's running caliburforum.com right, all that matters is that it's not being run well and is being left to flounder. WCMaxi probably has very very good reasons including a move to Japan. But it doesn't matter why he's gone, all that matters is that he is gone.

[shauno]

Originally posted by lain
I saw you at E3 in 2002, was that your little girl with you?

I think so... she's growing up though (and now has a lil' sister).

[Sunab0uzu]

well i dont know about you guys but i've been timing out more than half the time and it's pretty annoying. also most of the threads are very sluggish and take alot of time to load when it does work.

[Wintermute]

I was a long-time lurker, and only started posting this year. I'd gladly cough up donations to keep this place alive.

[lain]

Originally posted by shauno
I think so... she's growing up though (and now has a lil' sister).

Wow, grats man. She was a cute kid.

[lain]

Originally posted by KoshTheKoala
He's not hating on WCMaxi. He's just stating the fact that we need good admins and a better forum. It doesn't matter who's running caliburforum.com right, all that matters is that it's not being run well and is being left to flounder. WCMaxi probably has very very good reasons including a move to Japan. But it doesn't matter why he's gone, all that matters is that he is gone.

Fact. Couldn't have been stated better.

[UnCauzi]

I'm sure you guys have things underway but I'll throw in my 2 cents.
If things aren't looking on the up and up me and a bud have an account
we pay prime loot for that does nothing but host my martial arts schools
site which generates very little traffic. The hosting is buff though with
unlimited like everything. (Reason being we used to run a comedy/video
site off of it)

The slowness of this puppy is a pain in the ass and if you all want to
work something out with me I could set up your own domain on our
server. (aka the whole nine yards)

As for a name I'd say:

GuardImpact.com

or

SoulsandSwords.com

heh maybe even souledge.com

GI is hot tho.

[SH]

I understand how members are excited at the mention of a Zaibatsu equivalent for our community. But please keep in mind that Jaxel is not Castel. If TooHectic or Castel opened this thread and suggested we go a sponsored route, I and pretty much everyone else would be all over it.

But we don't have the miracle saviors here with us today -- we are presented with two distinct options. And between quick and free with DFG or paid with Jaxel, DFG is absolutely the better choice.

Jaxel would make a great technical consultant, but should not be the owner. Good owners:

- don't make constant attention whore posts
- dont flip-flop on issues repeatedly
- don't post "if any mods open this thread I will rape your Mom"
- don't post "I know the answer but I won't tell you"
- don't constantly have members suggest his mod powers be removed
- and most importantly, don't divide the community

Jaxel = McCain
TooHectic/DFG = Obama

Vote for change.

[KowtowRobinson]

Originally posted by SH
Jaxel would make a great technical consultant, but should not be the owner. Good owners:

- don't make constant attention whore posts
- dont flip-flop on issues repeatedly
- don't post "if any mods open this thread I will rape your Mom"
- don't post "I know the answer but I won't tell you"
- don't constantly have members suggest his mod powers be removed
- and most importantly, don't divide the community

Jaxel = McCain
TooHectic = Obama

Vote for change.

Wonder why I can't view the rest of this post unless I quote it, hmm.......

Does anyone want to bring up any of WC Maxi's old posts? He wasn't always the most likeable guy either. Jaxel does a good job running his tournaments, his websites, and pretty much everything I've seen him do related to this and other communities. Yes he can be annoying, but I've got no doubts about his ability to run a project like this.

[SH]

Key difference, Kowtow -- we never had to send checks to Jason. Integrity becomes an issue when money is involved.

[Lunar Aura]

Either we do one plan or the other. If we do both, we'll split down the middle and it would be a grand failure.

soulgauge . com?

For funding: I will never donate directly. I'd rather do ad-based and I will gladly edit my hosts file and do my part.

[KowtowRobinson]

Originally posted by SH
Key difference, Kowtow -- we never had to send checks to Jason. Integrity becomes an issue when money is involved.

Where is the lack of integrity, in terms of running events and websites? I'm still not seeing where Jaxel would do a poor job running something like this, to be honest. Sure I'd like to just body slam him sometimes, but when it comes down to business, he'll always have my full backing, and I know I'm not alone in that.

[Kcowz]

I think either way we go, the community will be better off.

It looks like a lot of people, myself included, are willing to pledge their monetary support to reviving guardimpact.com (maybe we upgrade it to justimpact.com :P).

I agree with SH's sentiment that the sooner we get things off the ground the better. Just tell me where to sign up or, as the need may be, to send the money. :)

[Yggdrasil]

Well, quite the topic for today! I must say that this changes things ALOT, and not necessarily in a good way.

So it is not possible to just assume ownership of this domain? He won't transfer it over? If that happened, you could rework it from the inside out instead of cloning everything. I suppose that is not an option, otherwise it probably would have occurred to someone.

So we have an independent website where we make our own laws in tangent with the laws of the server we are being hosted on and maintenance is high -or- we have a semi-independent website where the laws are established and the maintenance is nil. On the one hand you have the established support of the NVGA and it's full backing. On the other, you have the support of the community and their full backing.

$50 / month = $600 / year. I don't know the licensing fees for any of these programs, but I am sure they are easy to obtain. You have to keep in mind that while that may not sound like much, and it really isn't, it is the community that would need to donate regularly to keep things running. Sure, it's easy the first 2 years but it gets exponentially harder after that for the time you are running.

On that note, I would like to recommend that we establish our own base of operations. I am in favor of obtaining this domain name, but if that is not possible then maybe the 8WR or <insert your favorite here>impact. Donation from me is possible, just let us know when and where (I would recommend editing the first post for that information).