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Welcome to a step-by-step tutorial on how to get the most views and replies and to maximize flame in your topic.

The Basics
First lets get the obvious out of our way. Obviously it is of vital importance to emphasize your opinion and thoughts by the excessive use of exclamation and question marks like so: "LOL!!?!?!?!". Also dont forget caps. I mean come on, big=better, right.

Secondly, include a poll in every single topic you make cause its the most reliable method of measuring.

Third, make sure you post your topic in the wrong section. Its scientifically proven that you will get the most attention for your topic if you place it somewhere where people have nothing to do with your subject. For example its better to put a "Killzone2/Halo3 zomg-wtf-bbq kicks ass?!?!!" in the section for the competing console. I mean, you'r trying to enlighten some individuals with your groundbreaking research right, better do that where people need enlightenment.

Finally, these so called "rumors" that roam the web are obviously based on some sorta facts. It is of vital importance that if you encounter a gossip regarding for example a game going to a certain console or other important developments on some 2nd ranked foreign blog site to pick it up and spread the word. Use wikipedia as your source if needed, they call it an encyclopedia for a reason, they dont lie.

Lets start

Allright lets get down to the nitty gritty. I will now provide you with 10 prime examples of topic(titles) that will be a guarenteed hit on any game forum. The success of your topic bends or breaks on your use of the principle guidelines and the subject of the topic.

To stay strong in my own words I will not give the Top 10 myself but include a fancy POLL to get people to vote on their favourite. 1 Month after the start of this topic we will see who is the winner and then I will do a quick search for the topic to see how many hits I have. After checking each and every one of them I will judge them by quality, quantity, stupidity and fanboy-y and reward the best one with 250 GTD!


Option A: Poll! Who's gonna buy xxx?!?!??!
Here's a good starter off. Take any highly anticipated game and put a topic up asking who's gonna buy it and why. If the game is still in its alpha stage with some dodgy concept screens be sure to label them as final or praise their graphics even though the game is a year away from a possible release. (Example: Alan Wake brought to you by our friendly neighberhood moron labwarrior). This topic will definitly get pages of interesting replies to boost your morale. Expect heavy-hitters like "me", "hell yeah I am" or "No multiplayer, so no". Remember, less is more so short replies are the best.

Option B: Poll! I just got a xxx what should I get?!?!
FAQs, Official Websites with general info, Google and common sense are overrated. If you want fast and personal advice/information you NEED to open up a topic. Especially if you just picked up a console and you dont have a clue what games to get. Well actually you do, but you just want to let other people know you just bought a console, cause you'r happy and stuff.
Basically the idea here is to be as cryptical as possible. The only concrete information you'r gonna be giving your mystery helpers is the amount of money you can spend, always overexaggurate and add a few extra 0's. Like:
For maximum attention its vital you get as many responses as possible. You'r trying to spread a statement here you know. You have a PS3, they dont, but you want to know what games they would get, so then you can pretend that you'r gonna get m and they'r not. I mean its kindergarden logic.

Option C: Weekly Hardware/Software Sales, xxx ROCKS, xxx SUCKS
Numbers are everything. Without them we would have no clue on why we are buying our games. Gaming is not about games ofcourse, its about numbers.
The important part is how we interprete and present these numbers. If your favourite console doesnt sell as good as it should be then be sure to twist it around with a valid and/or made-up excuse to validate the difference in numbers. Based on these numbers people will buy their console, dont forget! People want/need day-by-day reports of every region soft- and hardware sales to boost morale and to get more people buying consoles.

Option D: Poll! xxx vs yyy - WHATS BETTER?! YOU DECIDE!!!!
Comparison topics are one of the best! But the key here is to pick good titles to compare. A guarenteed hit on any game-board is to pick two highly anticipated and/or released games on competing consoles of different genres! Preferably games that aren't released. Any comparison for that matter is good. Game vs Game or Console vs Console. You can receive bonus points if you pick titles there are still at least a year away from release with as limited information as possible, say like Final Fantasy XV (15) or Halo 5 (It doesnt matter if the game doesnt even excist yet). Another example is like Uncharted vs CoD4/Halo3 and then bash the first for not having multiplayer. Comparing apples with oranges equals banana's. And who doesnt like banana's?

Option E: Is xxx also coming to xxx?!?! or US/EU PSN UPDATE TOMORROW?!?!?
As an example here take Home or any other hyped up product/service. If a rumor floats the web concerning a possible early surprise release further strengthened by numerous duplicate other topics like "OMG HOME TOMORROW?!?!" then dont post in an excisting topic (basic mistake) but make sure to make a new topic. Also say like there's a rumor that Home will be released next week but the rumor (!!) doesnt say that its for EU/US and/or JAP! How do you know if you can take this rumor serious? People on forums usually know these things so try to get the rumor officially confirmed by other forum members. Topics like: "IS HOME COMING TO EU AS WELL TOMORROW?!". Let it be clear that you are aware that its a rumor, but you need some solid proof. Forums are built around these questions and are the place to get answers to any rumor-questions.

Option F: CONFIRMED PROOF THAT xxx is BIASED against xxx!!!!
If a big (or small) website is bitching on your favourite game/console with/without any solid arguements you need to step up and let the public know not to listen to them. Again its not important if they actually are, what is important is that you speak your mind up. Forums are community functions and they feed on your opinion. But feel free to further strengthen your opinion by making up stuff. Keep the basics in mind.

Option G: This topic.
Its a compilation of all the other options so its a guarenteed nominee. Plus its sure to annoy a lot of people who dont like reading.

Option H: Every topic that starts with "My friend.."
Face it. Giving a solid source in your topic increases your credibility. If that source happens to be your friend, or better yet a friend of a friend (double-reliability) then do name them. Definitly if it concerns something Co0l like "my friend told me that GTA4 is X360 exclusive". The word needs to be spread and you are the person in charge for doing so so have at it trooper!

Option I: Poll: Is xxx any good?
If you'r in doubt wether to buy a game or not, you could just read up on some reviews, do some research, google a little or check the excisting topics. OR you can get a personal advice by opening a new topic. Again a topic is preferably cause then you dont have to count the actual replies and do the _math_ yourself. Be sure not to include any personal information like if you actually like the genre or what kinda game you'r looking for. Also the most efficient way of opening a topic like this is to have a rolling topic-title-message. Like having the topic: "Hey is xxx" and the actual message "any good?" That way it saves you the trouble of having to open two sentances. Plus it looks sweet. Also if you'r looking for a good TV or any other non-related equipment make a topic! Beauty's such as "WHAT TV SHOU I GET, I HAVE 500$ AND 2 GOATS" are a guarenteed winner.

Option J: Any general RTFM(1) topic.
Face it, ~50% of the question-topics can be solved with a 5second google search. Most likely first hit as well. But you would miss out on the joy of giving your fellow forum visitor the feeling that he contributed somewhere. So questions like "CAN I PLAY xxx ON xxx?!?!" are great. Also impossible questions asking for impossible answers do the trick. Topics like "Who will win TEH-CONSOLE-WAR"? I couldn't think up a better example on the fly but you know what im talking about.

There you have it!

10 prime examples on how to get the most attention on your topic. Im sure I forgot a few so for your and our convenience I included an 11th option where you can reply here with your own idea for a succesful topic on a gaming forum such as the PS3 section here.

Hope this helped you out a bit and I know some of you will be held back by all the text it is a good read. I tried to find any suitable pictures to go with this topic. But not to scare of a lot of people here is a picture of a bunny with a pancake on his head.


(1)RFTM - Read the fcking manual.

at first i saw a load of XXX i thought it was about porn

i picked E, like when people say is uncharted comming to snes?!?!?!

the retarded bias threads like gamespot and whoever else. its all opinion

Option B is like telling kids what to do... You're fucking adults, grow up and find out.

Rats, seems like I missed quite a few. If only I could edit my topic.

IF you would have put "the flamebaiting ones" I would have voted for that.

*Wall of texts* Ugh.......my eyes!

I vote for this one.

Ah well, close enough. The overall spelling is decent I suppose, seeing im from Europe and dont have English as my first language.

This is turning into quite a poll! Diverse results all around so far! Then again, they ARE all annoying so im not surprised.

I said this topic cause I've created most, not all, of the others.

same here

this thread, because the OP and the first person to reply can't even spell "retarded" correctly

Oh damn I actually had that one in my list GregLesnar, but forgot to include it. Hold on. Ah rats can't edit the poll. But that is definitally a candidate.

I wish we could pick all of them because I would even though "this topic" made me chuckle a little.

D

It's just bloody annoying!

K.
"whats gonna be on PSN this week?"

at first i saw a load of XXX i thought it was about porn

i picked E, like when people say is uncharted comming to snes?!?!?!

Good choice. Ill supplement the topic with some links to other example topics. Its only that the GT search function is being a bitch.

Dont forget to reply to motivate! Im trying to proove a point here!

option "I" is the most retarted in my opinion....I hate when people ask if a game is good. Just from video's, demo's or renting it would benefit the person allot more than asking someone on here.

I mean if I like a game it doesnt mean that you are going to like it....just find out for yourself.

by the way good idea for a thread

F - CONFIRMED PROOF THAT xxx is BIASED against xxx!!!!

ha you'r all losers. My topic is so gonna win.

My most annoying are "should i get this game or the other" DECIDE FOR YOUR F*CKING SELF! so i chose B

lmfaooo i thought its porn wtff

what about
"the official xxx thread"
and all they say is
yeah talk about that game here

threads entitled:

"RUMOR: CONFIRMED BIOSHOCK ON PS3"

or anything similar just swap bioshock and ps3 for a different game/console.

Just the fact that it says rumor and confirmed in the same sentence is retarded.

My thoughts exactly. However, I will contribute. I'd say F is my least favorite. It makes me want to punch an elderly woman in the throat.

all of them

xxx vs yyy is the gayest and also dumb people begging for gtd.

Between option C and F. Both super retarded, but in the ends I had to go with F.

BINGO

Sales threads without a doubt.

this topic

most retarded one i think is "Should I buy xxx?" or "Convince me to buy xxx".. come on people, make your own decision...

This one. hahahahaa

C, it's just retarded, like if those guys worked at the companies to care about their sales.

you forgot to put in the poll. what's the update of tomorrow in psn store? man i hate that thread

Im gonna re-open this topic in multigaming since its not PS3 only and add a few options so lets continue there

Also ill put retarded down properly now

if u want to find retarded topics just look at any thread serbsta has created nuff said

F - CONFIRMED PROOF THAT xxx is BIASED against xxx!!!!

yeah im going with that as well. i do however think that there should be one thread a week for the store on a thursday but in most cases during a tursday i recon there is about 30-60 threads created related to the update of the store which is a bit silly.

Don't forget the "Do you masturbate" topics in general discussion

The sales numbers. I don't give a fuck, unless you have stocks or are a part of sony you shouldn't give a fuck, and really, if the goddamn thing is selling enough to have exclusives and shit no one should give a flying fuck. I don't care if the PS3 isn't selling games, I'm not going to buy shit games for Sony or any other corporation. Anyone who has a boner for a corporation and isn't on the payroll is out of their fucking minds.

Fuck.

I agree that a lot of those topics are annoying but to make this criticism constructive what would you suggest as a good topic? I've actually been thinking lately that once a week a group of us should come up with a good topic and actually have a real discussion about it... then go until it's dead and then take suggestions for a new topic. Like a panel discussion kind of... but with all the people on here.... I dunno just an idea

it's a shame i can only vote for 1...

make a faction called the" good discussion faction" to have kick ass discussions on all forums or just PS3 forums only whichever you like

With actual news. Or discussing games in like general topics. Or like quote's from developers from their community forums with last minute news that I normally wouldnt read cause I dont scram around tons of forums. There are quite some more. I love the news overview threads for example.

this topic
LOL no i hate them all

True but its hard to predict a winner. Normally 1 stands out like a mile ahead of the others but this could be interesting

I gotta go with this thread

No this topic


http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=D35uQCtr4EY

Pfjew, for a second there I thought I was getting rickrolled.

lol

I

"Is Uncharted really that good?"

lol

G - This topic

How about PS3 Round Table as a faction. Would any of you guys be interested in that?

Hard one, but I guess the hardware sales because those always get a fire up the fanboys ass.

"GAMEZPOT IZ BIAZED AGAINZT THA PZ3" is also annying.

Its gonna be a spamfast Im affraid. But I definitly would love a healthy normal discussion in a topic every now and then. Rather one good topic then 50 pointless one's.

@ontopic: I included "WHATS ON PSN TONIGHT?!??!" in option E.

You know what else I really hate? Those topics where people are like "I just got game X and I wanted to know if it was any good..."

That's just fucking lazy. Put the game in and find out. Why would you buy the game if you didn't think it was going to be good. Same with the people in PC forums who do the same thing but ask if they can run it.

Why buy something you aren't sure is going to be good? And if it was a gift what do you have to lose?

Lol I feel ya

I'm personally a fan of "MY OPINION ON XXX!!1" topics.

Option E gets my vote cause usually those statements are just fanyboys who just wish that whatever major title is coming to their system (FFXIII/Mass Effect) and usually have some stupid little thing thats been stretched out...i dont mind people asking questions and sales number are somewhat intersting except when you get 10 threads dedicated to it...

Look here guys and vote again on your favourite. I included some more options.

http://forums.gametrailers.com/showthread.php?t=241049

Bump. Hopefully, we keep this topic bumped long enough that morons don't keep making the same threads over and over!

K

All of the above

I've pretty much stopped visiting GT because of the stupid topics which make up 90% of the forums.

wow op you write to much and i say w/e i dont like is a retarded forum topic

Most people chose this topic,lol. No surprise.

I say E, those MGS4 to 360 threads made me wanna bust a cap in someone's ass.

Please someone help, it's a bit offtopic but how do I install my forum sig?

i would have to vote on option g

i'd have to go with xxx says yyy is biased against zzz or w/e.

it has fanboy written all over it, and it's just basically stating what we can find out from heresay... no need to post on forums.

bump

this thread is gay

You missed one MGS4 for xbox 360

No that would be option E

lol um ok

Most threads on GT are flamebait. It's mostly not the OP's fault it's just the retarded users who will go in there and misconstrue the topic and start saying topical witty insults like "your mom" or the ever classical "your face"

This topic, cuz the OP took the time to write that amount of shit about more shit.

Im so getting those 250 GTD!!

Oh wait, that backfired ><

Thread of the Decade. I voted C, because gaming doesn't have shit to do with useless numbers. And strangely, those threads keep popping up all the time.

"dis otehr day i thinks bout buyin teh shawshank redempshun but it has only slod liek 200 copis in luxembourg so im liek TITS OR GTFO!!!!!!!1111oneoneeleven" You never see it anywhere else but the gaming industry.'

and btw, anyone who voted G are assholes 8)

F- Easily.

"______" site is biased because they aren't prejudice in my favor!

I lol'd IRL. Good post, sir. Good post.

People who think that sales dictate quality are retarded BUT games is a business, and in business sales dictate the direction of where the industry will go. Thats why I'm interested in those threads.

some of the topics u have there afrent rly retarded

Are they pancakes on it's head? K that pic just saved your thread from the oblivion i was gonna send it to.

I went with "ZOMG TEH BIAZED!"

is xxx any good is the gaying one.

"retarted" ...lol

Wow this topic is Top Nutch !!

Too bad lots of ppl will vote for it, just for the sake of making the OP look like stupid.

Go dude!! your topic is one of the best one these times…

But why the Hell is it in the PS3 FORUM

F!

Can't believe ppl are nerdy enough to get upset because someone said something bad about their favourite game/console...

vs threads are a close 2nd
just look @ ma sig

hehe thanks. Im a bit pissed I didnt spend a few more minutes on the poll. I cant change it anymore

The one that really chaps my ass is "can my pc run crysis?"

IMPORTANTOS: Continue HERE IN THIS TOPIC

Welcome to a step-by-step tutorial on how to get the most views and replies and to maximize flame in your topic.

The Basics
First lets get the obvious out of our way. Obviously it is of vital importance to emphasize your opinion and thoughts by the excessive use of exclamation and question marks like so: "LOL!!?!?!?!". Also dont forget caps. I mean come on, big=better, right.

Secondly, include a poll in every single topic you make cause its the most reliable method of measuring.

Third, make sure you post your topic in the wrong section. Its scientifically proven that you will get the most attention for your topic if you place it somewhere where people have nothing to do with your subject. For example its better to put a "Killzone2/Halo3 zomg-wtf-bbq kicks ass?!?!!" in the section for the competing console. I mean, you'r trying to enlighten some individuals with your groundbreaking research right, better do that where people need enlightenment.

Finally, these so called "rumors" that roam the web are obviously based on some sorta facts. It is of vital importance that if you encounter a gossip regarding for example a game going to a certain console or other important developments on some 2nd ranked foreign blog site to pick it up and spread the word. Use wikipedia as your source if needed, they call it an encyclopedia for a reason, they dont lie.

Lets start

Allright lets get down to the nitty gritty. I will now provide you with 10 prime examples of topic(titles) that will be a guarenteed hit on any game forum. The success of your topic bends or breaks on your use of the principle guidelines and the subject of the topic.

To stay strong in my own words I will not give the Top 10 myself but include a fancy POLL to get people to vote on their favourite. 1 Month after the start of this topic we will see who is the winner and then I will do a quick search for the topic to see how many hits I have. After checking each and every one of them I will judge them by quality, quantity, stupidity and fanboy-y and reward the best one with 250 GTD!


Option A: Poll! Who's gonna buy xxx?!?!??!
Here's a good starter off. Take any highly anticipated game and put a topic up asking who's gonna buy it and why. If the game is still in its alpha stage with some dodgy concept screens be sure to label them as final or praise their graphics even though the game is a year away from a possible release. (Example: Alan Wake brought to you by our friendly neighberhood moron labwarrior). This topic will definitly get pages of interesting replies to boost your morale. Expect heavy-hitters like "me", "hell yeah I am" or "No multiplayer, so no". Remember, less is more so short replies are the best.

Option B: Poll! I just got a xxx what should I get?!?!
FAQs, Official Websites with general info, Google and common sense are overrated. If you want fast and personal advice/information you NEED to open up a topic. Especially if you just picked up a console and you dont have a clue what games to get. Well actually you do, but you just want to let other people know you just bought a console, cause you'r happy and stuff.
Basically the idea here is to be as cryptical as possible. The only concrete information you'r gonna be giving your mystery helpers is the amount of money you can spend, always overexaggurate and add a few extra 0's. Like:
For maximum attention its vital you get as many responses as possible. You'r trying to spread a statement here you know. You have a PS3, they dont, but you want to know what games they would get, so then you can pretend that you'r gonna get m and they'r not. I mean its kindergarden logic.

Option C: Weekly Hardware/Software Sales, xxx ROCKS, xxx SUCKS
Numbers are everything. Without them we would have no clue on why we are buying our games. Gaming is not about games ofcourse, its about numbers.
The important part is how we interprete and present these numbers. If your favourite console doesnt sell as good as it should be then be sure to twist it around with a valid and/or made-up excuse to validate the difference in numbers. Based on these numbers people will buy their console, dont forget! People want/need day-by-day reports of every region soft- and hardware sales to boost morale and to get more people buying consoles.

Option D: Poll! xxx vs yyy - WHATS BETTER?! YOU DECIDE!!!!
Comparison topics are one of the best! But the key here is to pick good titles to compare. A guarenteed hit on any game-board is to pick two highly anticipated and/or released games on competing consoles of different genres! Preferably games that aren't released. Any comparison for that matter is good. Game vs Game or Console vs Console. You can receive bonus points if you pick titles there are still at least a year away from release with as limited information as possible, say like Final Fantasy XV (15) or Halo 5 (It doesnt matter if the game doesnt even excist yet). Another example is like Uncharted vs CoD4/Halo3 and then bash the first for not having multiplayer. Comparing apples with oranges equals banana's. And who doesnt like banana's?

Option E: Is xxx also coming to xxx?!?! or US/EU PSN UPDATE TOMORROW?!?!?
As an example here take Home or any other hyped up product/service. If a rumor floats the web concerning a possible early surprise release further strengthened by numerous duplicate other topics like "OMG HOME TOMORROW?!?!" then dont post in an excisting topic (basic mistake) but make sure to make a new topic. Also say like there's a rumor that Home will be released next week but the rumor (!!) doesnt say that its for EU/US and/or JAP! How do you know if you can take this rumor serious? People on forums usually know these things so try to get the rumor officially confirmed by other forum members. Topics like: "IS HOME COMING TO EU AS WELL TOMORROW?!". Let it be clear that you are aware that its a rumor, but you need some solid proof. Forums are built around these questions and are the place to get answers to any rumor-questions.

Option F: CONFIRMED PROOF THAT xxx is BIASED against xxx!!!!
If a big (or small) website is bitching on your favourite game/console with/without any solid arguements you need to step up and let the public know not to listen to them. Again its not important if they actually are, what is important is that you speak your mind up. Forums are community functions and they feed on your opinion. But feel free to further strengthen your opinion by making up stuff. Keep the basics in mind.

Option G: This topic.
Its a compilation of all the other options so its a guarenteed nominee. Plus its sure to annoy a lot of people who dont like reading.

Option H: Every topic that starts with "My friend.."
Face it. Giving a solid source in your topic increases your credibility. If that source happens to be your friend, or better yet a friend of a friend (double-reliability) then do name them. Definitly if it concerns something Co0l like "my friend told me that GTA4 is X360 exclusive". The word needs to be spread and you are the person in charge for doing so so have at it trooper!

Option I: Poll: Is xxx any good?
If you'r in doubt wether to buy a game or not, you could just read up on some reviews, do some research, google a little or check the excisting topics. OR you can get a personal advice by opening a new topic. Again a topic is preferably cause then you dont have to count the actual replies and do the _math_ yourself. Be sure not to include any personal information like if you actually like the genre or what kinda game you'r looking for. Also the most efficient way of opening a topic like this is to have a rolling topic-title-message. Like having the topic: "Hey is xxx" and the actual message "any good?" That way it saves you the trouble of having to open two sentances. Plus it looks sweet. Also if you'r looking for a good TV or any other non-related equipment make a topic! Beauty's such as "WHAT TV SHOU I GET, I HAVE 500$ AND 2 GOATS" are a guarenteed winner.

Option J: Any general RTFM(1) topic.
Face it, ~50% of the question-topics can be solved with a 5second google search. Most likely first hit as well. But you would miss out on the joy of giving your fellow forum visitor the feeling that he contributed somewhere. So questions like "CAN I PLAY xxx ON xxx?!?!" are great. Also impossible questions asking for impossible answers do the trick. Topics like "Who will win TEH-CONSOLE-WAR"? I couldn't think up a better example on the fly but you know what im talking about.

There you have it!

10 prime examples on how to get the most attention on your topic. Im sure I forgot a few so for your and our convenience I included an 11th option where you can reply here with your own idea for a succesful topic on a gaming forum such as the PS3 section here.

Hope this helped you out a bit and I know some of you will be held back by all the text it is a good read. I tried to find any suitable pictures to go with this topic. But not to scare of a lot of people here is a picture of a bunny with a pancake on his head.


(1)RFTM - Read the fcking manual.

option "I" is the most retarted in my opinion....I hate when people ask if a game is good. Just from video's, demo's or renting it would benefit the person allot more than asking someone on here.

I mean if I like a game it doesnt mean that you are going to like it....just find out for yourself.

by the way good idea for a thread

Good choice. Ill supplement the topic with some links to other example topics. Its only that the GT search function is being a bitch.

Dont forget to reply to motivate! Im trying to proove a point here!

K.
"whats gonna be on PSN this week?"

D

It's just bloody annoying!

Oh damn I actually had that one in my list GregLesnar, but forgot to include it. Hold on. Ah rats can't edit the poll. But that is definitally a candidate.

I wish we could pick all of them because I would even though "this topic" made me chuckle a little.

same here

this thread, because the OP and the first person to reply can't even spell "retarded" correctly