Make bitcointalk.org great again: Add a gaming board, already!

[JusticeSolus]

We have no way to get a stat unless we have a board.

That sounds like a challenge to Loyce and Ninja!  

I'm assuming these are staff members capable of adding new boards?

If so, I would love to hear their input on it.  

Also, don't forget to vote in the poll guys!  It's important if anyone wants a videogames board on this forum.  It shows staff the possible demand for it.

[BitcoinGirl.Club]

I'm assuming these are staff members capable of adding new boards?

If so, I would love to hear their input on it.  

Also, don't forget to vote in the poll guys!  It's important if anyone wants a videogames board on this forum.  It shows staff the possible demand for it.

I administrated SMF software and I don't think staffs has the authority to add boards. But anyway, considering the vote, I went for a "Yes".

[Peanutswar]

This forum focuses on topics related to crypto if that particular game given by you OP does not relate to any board this might be considered an off-topic board because there's no crypto essence given on these games or else you will change your contents like the trending NFT games recently like the era of axie infinity, etc. Also those games have their own community board which is more related discussion into them like the patch, meta and new events.

[Vod]

This forum focuses on topics related to crypto if that particular game given by you OP does not relate to any board this might be considered an off-topic board because there's no crypto essence given on these games or else you will change your contents like the trending NFT games recently like the era of axie infinity, etc. Also those games have their own community board which is more related discussion into them like the patch, meta and new events.

When this forum was launched, no industry had a crypto essence!   Trends change, and today's gamer might be interested in crypto, since it is a "spread out" investment from GPUs they can understand.

[FinneysTrueVision]

There are some boards like Politics & Society and Serious Discussion that have a good amount of activity despite not being taken into account for most signature campaigns. If there was enough demand, it will be possible to someday have a dedicated gaming board.

The reason why some of these off topic discussions don’t get much attention is because users are just trying to meet their signature quota and don’t have much time for other discussions that might be interesting but there isn’t a financial benefit involved.

[JusticeSolus]

There are some boards like Politics & Society and Serious Discussion that have a good amount of activity despite not being taken into account for most signature campaigns. If there was enough demand, it will be possible to someday have a dedicated gaming board.

The reason why some of these off topic discussions don’t get much attention is because users are just trying to meet their signature quota and don’t have much time for other discussions that might be interesting but there isn’t a financial benefit involved.

Yep. It's all about the signature campaigns.

What if bitcoin becomes so successful that game companies start accepting payment of microtransactions with bitcoin?

I'm sure the demand would be high then. Why not be ahead of the game and add the gaming board, then?

[Vod]

What if bitcoin becomes so successful that game companies start accepting payment of microtransactions with bitcoin?

I believe GameStop tried that already.  Bitcoin will never be used as a defacto standard of microtransactions.   It requires power to pay, and energy will be is high demand / short supply as the environment continues to change. 

[Upgrade00]

What if bitcoin becomes so successful that game companies start accepting payment of microtransactions with bitcoin?

If that happens lots of other industries will be accepting Bitcoin too, should we start considering how to integrate all the possibilities?

I'm sure the demand would be high then. Why not be ahead of the game and add the gaming board, then?

Creating a board which is not likely to get traffic is not being ahead if the curve. When the traffic build a board will become necessary.

[robelneo]

What if bitcoin becomes so successful that game companies start accepting payment of microtransactions with bitcoin?

Bitcoin is already successful in some industries, but they never ask for a dedicated board here in Bitcointalk.

I'm sure the demand would be high then. Why not be ahead of the game and add the gaming board, then?

Your request can be granted, but it will not make Bitcointalk great again just because it was added; you're just assuming it will, you have to prove through data and facts and support from votes that what you think it will is possible.

[xLays]

I'm sure the demand would be high then. Why not be ahead of the game and add the gaming board, then?

Your request can be granted, but it will not make Bitcointalk great again just because it was added; you're just assuming it will, you have to prove through data and facts and support from votes that what you think it will is possible.

It can't make bitcointalk great again, but at least there's something new in bitcointalk. If there is  voting on whether the bitcointalk community wants to add this gaming board, I will definitely vote yes. Of course, all the games discussed should be related to crypto like it should be NFT GAMES. If they are not, they should not be posted here on bitcointalk. There are so many NFT games out there, but there is no reliable forum that can discuss those games like the bitcointalk community.

In case this is granted, it might be placed in the Altcoin board.

[arhipova]

I find it hard to digest that majority of users here are playing games.

Video games are popular among teenagers mainly and I doubt that a lot of teenagers have the money to be able to be involved with crypto. So, this section will not get enough activity here if it is created. It also does not match with the theme of the forum. the subtopics should be having some relation with crypto.

[aioc]

It can't make bitcointalk great again, but at least there's something new in bitcointalk. If there is  voting on whether the bitcointalk community wants to add this gaming board, I will definitely vote yes. Of course, all the games discussed should be related to crypto like it should be NFT GAMES. If they are not, they should not be posted here on bitcointalk. There are so many NFT games out there, but there is no reliable forum that can discuss those games like the bitcointalk community.

In case this is granted, it might be placed in the Altcoin board.

OP has a good case but I'm not buying that it will make Bitcointalk great again, I guess the title is just to evoke interest and debate, and so we are having it now.
I have no problem with that, The Altcoin board is good, and rules that stipulate that it should be NFT games just as you stated, or else it will just be moved in the off-topic.
If it's added here we'll see if it really will generate traffic and interest.

[yhiaali3]

OP has a good case but I'm not buying that it will make Bitcointalk great again, I guess the title is just to evoke interest and debate, and so we are having it now.
I have no problem with that, The Altcoin board is good, and rules that stipulate that it should be NFT games just as you stated, or else it will just be moved in the off-topic.
If it's added here we'll see if it really will generate traffic and interest.

But the OP doesn't want NFT games, he wants video games. His argument for that is good that he wants to attract young people between the ages of 13-21 to this forum, where they can learn about Bitcoin more and so we can ensure that the culture of Bitcoin is spread to the younger generation.

I don't know if his plan will work because adding a subgame board won't be enough to attract younger players to the forum.