I'd like to thank those who voted and replied, especially those who give explanations why its not a good idea. I wish I heard from more of the people who voted 'yes' though, I'm gettin hammered here
. Oh well, time to roll up my sleeves and fight this one myself.
I don't agree with the argument that the deck forum is small and relatively unpopular. It is by far the largest of the forums with over 1300 threads, that's even more than the general. And it has the 2nd most posts. If anyone wants to check out what those numbers have been in the last 2-3 months go right ahead. I bet the positioning would be around the same.
Here's the big thing. Those who don't post on MP and 'casual' (I use that word lightly, it means whatever the hell you want it to) decks are going to continue NOT TO post if those decks were in a different forum. Ok I can deal with that. 'Any format' players (MP, casual, everything) are usually the people posting to both tourney and MP decks and probably 95% WILL continue to post on both if they were in different forums.
So why should MP decks get buried in the shuffle of tourney decks time and time again? They are 2 totally different types of games and the distinction can be easily seen.
I'm not asking for a new kidney, I'm being a little greedy and asking for something for myself and others who play MP. How many people on a regular basis use the Single card forum? Not a ton, but a good number. Its a dynamic and unique part of these boards and one of those little things that gives the CPA a great rep and its own identity. And a lot of people would be pissed if its was gone (The hypocrite that I am I forgot it was even there after a long hiatus on the boards, I will change that though).
There aren't enough Multiplayers for it to split up the community. Those who want to take advantage of it will. Those it doesn't interest won't, simple as that. I don't see how its going to step on people's toes at all. And necessity shouldn't be an issue, you could make that arguement about anything on these boards. Why do we need a Storyline forum? We don't but the fact that its there is a definite positive.
Duke, this wouldn't be the same as a
'Movies' forum, this actually deals with Magic and would interest a good % of our community. That stuff is in the 'off-topic' for a reason.
Gerode, great idea. I've started doing so until (if ever) this sucker gets off the ground.
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On a side note: I didn't want this to come off as another casual vs. pro thing. That definitely wasn't my intention and if anyone is reading it as such, I apologize. I sent that original PM to Zadok before I realized that it was such a contraversial topic here. My real goal is simple to get something for the strict Multiplayers here.
Done ranting, thanks for bearing with me.
