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The Future Of EM

Betrayal
about 11 years

EM sure has fallen these past few years, things aren't the same as they were before; the player base has dropped, winning a trophy doesn't have the same hype, the forums aren't as lively, and many former active players are now inactive...

If this continues, EM could be dead within the next decade (5-10 years) or sooner, who knows. Yes, new players will come around and old players will continue to leave but it seems like we are still seeing a downward trend on the activity level of the community instead of an upward trend.

Most of EM's general population is between the ages of 13-18 so with the school season starting, Epicmafia's community will be hit hard and things will start to get worse. We have a cold winter stirring up ahead of us fellow mafioso's and it doesn't look like things are gonna get any better.

Discuss what caused EM to go downhill and what we as a community can to do to change, reform, and help EM flourish again like in the good old days.

With your brain power, we can heal the community together, one step at a time.

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I'm not looking forward to the inpour of mobile-noobs that will veg or cause the game to be unplayable because playing and typing on a 5"x3" screen is completely ridiculous.
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ManiWani says

Another lobby for beginners would be ideal but the site doesn't have enough growth to support it. You'd be adding a lobby that would be dead right from the start.


Main is the lobby for beginners
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Another lobby for beginners would be ideal but the site doesn't have enough growth to support it. You'd be adding a lobby that would be dead right from the start.
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Watch it which that sort of thing is offensive to some people
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em is ded lul
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Jesus Christ.
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That's a great idea Colly but the admins would never try an innovative idea like that, unfortunately.
Betrayal
about 11 years

turk says

no one cares, idiot


that is probably true but the fact that no one cares is what will lead to our downfall, come back to this thread 5-10 years from now and quote me if im wrong
turk
about 11 years
no one cares, idiot
Betrayal
about 11 years

Colly says

I think perhaps the creation of another lobby to go alongside Main Lobby would help, maybe with some sort of points restriction to those who enter it. This would allow new players to learn the game without being hassled by frustrated experienced players


we already have this setup except backwards, main lobby is seen as the newbie lobby without restrictions and comp. lobby is the upper lobby
Betrayal
about 11 years

ark says

The average site doesn't last more than 10 years, the internet 10 years ago was a very different place. Assuming em started in 2008 we have already had 6 years and the fact that this isn't a major site we are lucky for how long we have had. Look at major sites people move on and move to different communities it's just something you have to accept.


you're right but i can't accept this, EM is the place that I was born and raised, in the chatroom where I spent most of my days...

just like how harry potter defeated lord voldemort, we can overcome this struggle if we work together
Colly
about 11 years
I think perhaps the creation of another lobby to go alongside Main Lobby would help, maybe with some sort of points restriction to those who enter it. This would allow new players to learn the game without being hassled by frustrated experienced players
ark
about 11 years
The average site doesn't last more than 10 years, the internet 10 years ago was a very different place. Assuming em started in 2008 we have already had 6 years and the fact that this isn't a major site we are lucky for how long we have had. Look at major sites people move on and move to different communities it's just something you have to accept.
Warrens
about 11 years
pranay you can trash-talk betrayal when you graduate top of you class in high school at the age of 13.
Betrayal
about 11 years

Jupiter says

Also, as for improving the community as a whole and trying to make everyone nicer, it just doesn't work like that. From a moderation standpoint we try to make the game as pleasant and free of harassment and hostility as possible, but we can't really do anything aside from encourage everyone. There have been group efforts for everyone to be a little nicer, but 30 people signing a petition out of the hundreds that play the game doesn't really make a difference.

Lucid's also working on improving the mobile site iirc, so that's something. It's quality of life improvements like that that I think will have people coming back, instead of makeshift temporary solutions like handing out tokens.



Jupiter says

Also, as for improving the community as a whole and trying to make everyone nicer, it just doesn't work like that. From a moderation standpoint we try to make the game as pleasant and free of harassment and hostility as possible, but we can't really do anything aside from encourage everyone. There have been group efforts for everyone to be a little nicer, but 30 people signing a petition out of the hundreds that play the game doesn't really make a difference.

Lucid's also working on improving the mobile site iirc, so that's something. It's quality of life improvements like that that I think will have people coming back, instead of makeshift temporary solutions like handing out tokens.


ur right, 30 people signing a petition doesn't change anything but we could have lucid have people sign an agreement that they read the rules or watch a video on how to treat people properly in game before they're allowed to play, that should have an effect over time
Betrayal
about 11 years

KillHimNotMe says

Epicmafia died a long time ago


nope its still alive, just different than it was before
Betrayal
about 11 years

mandevian says

betrayal, you are dumb. comp lobby players are not dead. they just dont enjoy the current situation so they dont feel like coming here. if comp lobby is back, they will find themselves home again


i guess so but the question is will comp lobby ever be back?
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Pranay don't call people dumb it hurts they feelings bro
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pranay please take me under your wing
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some people dont like outing that stuff so i can agree with that. but mande everyones entitled to their opinion, dont bash betrayal for what he thinks.
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Why are people still getting trolled by Betrayal?
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Epicmafia died a long time ago
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well I guess by "you" I meant "the percentage of players who are to noobs"
Betrayal
about 11 years

appleofmyeye says

hm true. good point jupiter

personally i think a mobile app would benefit the population a loooottt, but like i p much understand why he wouldnt. or he should at least make a mobile version for playing on a phone because dang, that is ANNOYING!


if he does make the mobile app, he should add in voice recognition so we dont have to type our statements
Jupiter
about 11 years
Also, as for improving the community as a whole and trying to make everyone nicer, it just doesn't work like that. From a moderation standpoint we try to make the game as pleasant and free of harassment and hostility as possible, but we can't really do anything aside from encourage everyone. There have been group efforts for everyone to be a little nicer, but 30 people signing a petition out of the hundreds that play the game doesn't really make a difference.

Lucid's also working on improving the mobile site iirc, so that's something. It's quality of life improvements like that that I think will have people coming back, instead of makeshift temporary solutions like handing out tokens.