Originally Posted by
Shadow Wolf
Well, if one thing was done for sure was that this topic caught my attention.
However, I think I'll say something I probably regret later, but it has been my sentiment for a while now.... Why are so many people focused on the old days? That's just like my 80 year neighbor speaks (back in my day... yada yada yada).
Do you want to bring the past back? I don't know how is that possible, really. The past is the past, it will never be the present. Do you want to improve the present? Then give ideas. But wait, some people will say that ideas have been given, right? Then I encourage you to persist and work on them. Why recommend an idea if you intend to just plan to lay back and let a miracle happen?
I'm a noob when compared to veteran members like Crystal Tears, Gavin Luper, Magmar, Blademaster and many others. But I can't help but feel discouraged every time I see people talking about "how wonderful TPM was in the past".
I know there was a lot of activity in the past, but there is also activity in the present. Why not work on the present instead of dwelling on the past?
Look at the new RPG's: Clash of The Scions, Final Fantasy, Pokemon: Rise of the Ghetsis, When the Flame goes Out, Kingdom Heartless. Post even once a day in any of these RPGs and I promise you that the activity will increase.
Look at some of the famous ones stil going: Light Illiminate, Starcfart: Infection, Dragonballl SU. And how about the RPG NaNoWirMo and the threads in the lounge. Clearly there has been activity. That sometimes we are busy with life and we can't post as often as before? True. That we choose RPG's according to our preferences? That's correct too. Or that we miss some old RPG's? Then why not bring them back. But get to work on it each day. Don't expect a place to explode in activity because you did a change on a single say. Work each day to make it happen.
Funny how you write this as a car thread since my one of my favorite cars is the Ford GT. The 1969 model is amazing, no dbout about that. But the 2005 model is also amazing. And what does a car like this have to do with anything? That TPM was wonderful in the past, but that doesn't mean that it sucks in the present. Do you wish to make it as great or better than in the past, then work on it.
And no, it is not my intention to flame or anything like that. I admire many members and I respect all of them, you included. But I feel disappointed every time I see people dwelling on the past instead of working on the present. I'm new to RPG and my activity in it is limited. Plus I have to admit that life has kept me away for quite a while. But I can't just dwell on the past and think that I had great ideas when I began RPing. I have to work here and now. Please, as a favor, work on the present. I beg of you.