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   GMMan, Hexadecimal Blacksmith
   Blocked

   I had this idea a long time ago (probably since sometime last year), but never got the chance to say it. Since the Free Games project is pretty much daily, it be great to keep a blog for it. That way it gives people an easy way of keeping up to date with the project (RSS feeds and update emails), along with an easy way to search for past games. So instead of having to sift through the forums among other things, the project could have a site to its own, making navigation easier and maintenance easier too. It could be hosted on Wordpress (same software used for GOTD), and it wouldn't cost anything unless a separate domain/hosting is wanted.

   (I volunteer to start...)

   Posted 14 years ago #
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   Idunnobutiwastold
   Gaming Acolyte

   That sounds like a good idea. :)
   (The blog could even be the start of a Web-Ring.)

   Posted 14 years ago #
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   Whiterabbit-uk
   Games Guru

   Wizzard and me were planning on doing this, but we have both been so busy we've not had time to even think about where to start with it.

   Posted 14 years ago #
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   Lester (Chip)
   English Mod

   I have lesterkyle.com as a personal domain that isn't going anywhere anytime soon. I'd be glad to host a subweb for this if it's needed.

   Posted 14 years ago #
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   GMMan, Hexadecimal Blacksmith
   Blocked

   I was thinking of hosting it under WordPress.com, but if you have enough traffic, you may try. That'd be nice because you've got more flexibility.

   Posted 14 years ago #
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   Lester (Chip)
   English Mod

   I can't say I have that much traffic honestly haha. But I was thinking you could have more flexibility and do more fancy things with it under a domain. But actually since all we're going after for here is a simple feed then staying simple and using a wordpress or blogger blog would be easiest to be honest.

   Posted 14 years ago #
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   GMMan, Hexadecimal Blacksmith
   Blocked

   I've just sent a PM to everyone who are involved with the Free Games project (Wizzard, rO, TheNameIPicked, and Chip) regarding planning. If I've left anyone else out, please let me know.

   @Whiterabbit: Your PM box is still full, so I can't add you.

   Posted 14 years ago #
8. 

   Whiterabbit-uk
   Games Guru

   I'm always emptying the thing. It's so annoying having to delete them all the time. There should be space now. :)

   Posted 14 years ago #
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   GMMan, Hexadecimal Blacksmith
   Blocked

   The blog has been created. Have a peek here: http://fgotd.wordpress.com/
   Only the latest couple of posts have been added, but I'll work on importing them all.
   (I'll probably have to make an index too...)

   Posted 14 years ago #
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    GMMan, Hexadecimal Blacksmith
    Blocked

    TNIP and I have uploaded a couple dozen of posts to the blog, along with a theme refresh. Today's free game has also been posted. Check it out.

    Edit: There's a Comments Box too.

    Posted 14 years ago #
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    Deserthead47
    Member

    Just been over for a visit,looks good,keeps all the games in one place,easy to navigate.Definately a good idea,hope it keeps going.

    Posted 14 years ago #
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    Lester (Chip)
    English Mod

    It's looking good an I commented on the comments page :D

    Posted 14 years ago #
13. 

    ringo2312
    Member

    Love it! Nice layout, good design and easy to navigate. Looks like a winner to me :)
    Matty

    Posted 14 years ago #
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    Lester (Chip)
    English Mod

    Alrighty folks I think you may be interested in this! Us admin of the blog have a top bar regular users don't see and it has this nifty "Random Post" link on it. It's visible only to admin but anyone can use it. I've added it to the sidebar there for your using. Under where it says "Feeling Lucky?" click the link titled "Show me a random game from the project!" and it will show you a new random game each time. Here's the random link itself: http://fgotd.wordpress.com/?random

    Posted 14 years ago #
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    GMMan, Hexadecimal Blacksmith
    Blocked

    Nice one, Chip. I wonder why they have that option, though :)

    Posted 14 years ago #
16. 

    thenameipicked
    Member

    Added as a tab to the top.

    Posted 14 years ago #
17. 

    Lester (Chip)
    English Mod

    Nice one thenameipicked! I was trying forever but couldn't figure out how to get it up there lol

    Posted 14 years ago #

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