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Threshold · 12-01-2004, 06:57 PM

I'd like to add that even getting a writeup in Computer Gaming Magazine has minimal effects.

Last year they did an "MMORPG Roundup" where they talked about all the current MMORPGs and those coming.

Threshold got its own little section and they talked about the fiercely devoted players, the RP focus, etc.

The affect of this writeup was hardly even noticeable in terms of new players.

I think I remember Logos mentioning somewhere that even the Gleam write ups did not have much effect in terms of actual users.

I think it would take a TON of mainstream write ups to help a text mud, or text muds in general. You need saturation.

Marketing experts know that it isn't until like the 5th or 10th or 100th time that you see some product mentioned that you actually become intrigued by it.

12-01-2004, 06:57 PM	#94
Threshold Legend Join Date: Apr 2002 Home MUD: Threshold RPG Posts: 1,260	I'd like to add that even getting a writeup in Computer Gaming Magazine has minimal effects. Last year they did an "MMORPG Roundup" where they talked about all the current MMORPGs and those coming. Threshold got its own little section and they talked about the fiercely devoted players, the RP focus, etc. The affect of this writeup was hardly even noticeable in terms of new players. I think I remember Logos mentioning somewhere that even the Gleam write ups did not have much effect in terms of actual users. I think it would take a TON of mainstream write ups to help a text mud, or text muds in general. You need saturation. Marketing experts know that it isn't until like the 5th or 10th or 100th time that you see some product mentioned that you actually become intrigued by it.