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  1. 1 hour ago, Helvigster said:

    I guarantee I'm not the only one that stopped posting because I didn't like certain people here. now I haven't actively posted here in maybe a year or two, so I've been out of the loop for a bit. that being said, I think I have a few ideas on why the site isn't as active

    1: lack of leagues and/or fun runs. I think back in 2016-17 there was a few different types of leagues and everyone was willing to try out at least one fun run a week

    2: some people have limited or are no longer interested in monster trucks, which is what this site is for. I wasn't interested in monster trucks for a while, so I didn't come here that much. then my interest grew again and I came back for a bit

    3: some people are simply moving on and aren't looking back. I think I've seen this happen a few times here

    4: some people have moved on to BeamNG

    5: maybe another reason (though probably not) is because of a lack of content creators? I mean we have some really really skilled guys on here but maybe there isn't enough. take a look at the request form for example, there's people making requests a lot most likely because they don't know how to make the stuff themselves. sure there's guides everywhere but maybe they're too confusing for people or they don't want to give in the effort in case they suck at it

    6: the same to what i said at the top, some people left because they didn't like other people or vice versa

    there's probably more or other reasons and maybe the 6 I just listed are terrible reasons, guess we'll see

    I don't think these are terrible points at all. I know the site won't really be as popular as it used to be and many people don't and won't visit anymore. I know having more content creation would help but it is difficult to boost that across a site. I think Chris Hamilton's recent thread outlining what projects have and haven't been completed and what has been partially completed is a great idea to help spur on some new content creation and help others get into modding for the site. I'd also like to make more content sometimes but have lacked the time over the past few years.

    As far as leagues, I know the site gets more activity when there's leagues running, and I think there are some more coming up, so that should help. In the mean time I'm trying to find what might encourage current site members to be more active on the site until that happens or potentially start their own events even.

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  2. Hello everyone!

    Sim-Monsters is entering into it's 9th year in operation next month and for what started as a very small group of people, it's been incredible seeing the growth the site has had, and seeing it still running today. 

    I've been watching the forums lately and there's been an obvious drop-off in posting and discussion on the forum overall, which is fine, but I notice there's a lot of people who still visit the site regularly, and sometimes even daily who never post (such as myself) and I've been trying to think about what to do to get those users active again as well as give the newcomers more discussion when they make an account.

    I wanted to open up this topic to see what people thought on the matter and ask for any ideas people have as to how to spark more conversations on the forum that pertain to either the industry or the game. An Idea I had was to make weekly themed discussion topics to try to spark conversations up more frequently on topics such as "What are you expecting from the All-Star Challenge?" or "What was the most memorable show you've been to?" or "What got you started in Rigs of Rods?"

    In my mind these seem like they could interest both newcomers, as well as long-time members who still read the site but may not post much anymore, but if you disagree let me know what you think could help.

    Overall, I'm curious what people want to get out of Sim-Monsters, if they have any ideas on how we could breathe some life back into the forums, and if people really care about the forums or if they're really just here for the downloads at this point.

    Thank you!

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  3. 17 hours ago, ABgamerX said:

    can you not post random stuff on dead threads anymore, it's really unnecessary and it makes it look like you're only here just to troll, just saying

    Its just a random post bot that joined the site and seems to post from other forums based on keywords, which is likely why this "Winter Heat" thread has a post related to heat in the winter. Here's the original post word for word.

    http://www.luxurycoachlifestyle.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3242

     

    I haven't taken any action against it yet because to be honest I'm quite a bit entertained by how it posts, and tbh the site isn't as active as it once was, but if it's causing enough of a nuisance I can take care of the account and stop the posts

  4. 15 hours ago, KamStunc said:

    I like Kuroda for opening day Billz for home opener. Billz would be more comfortable at home. Wolf would be cool for opening day, going against a former team. You know how well former teammates do against an ex-team?

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  5. 18 hours ago, Steele said:

    Clout szn is apon boiz. Alpha Male Speed Shop comin at u wit sum chevyz only rednck boiz like us drive. Catch me on da highway gettin iPhone rollers and drinkin that PBR....

    I think I should ban you for this.

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  6. 2 hours ago, Outlawed said:

    I can now carry my other two rides with my main ride 👍

    Not only is the the strangest bike rack I've ever seen, but why not just put it under the spoiler? Put it on the back window and slide it under back first until the handlebars hit, it won't go anywhere.

     

    Anyway, I still drive this. It's at like almost 187,000 miles and I live in the city now so it's impractical, gets 12 MPG, and fits in like 5% of the parking garages downtown.
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  7. 2 minutes ago, nks1996 said:

    so now if the beam guys ask to use say the new ford bodies coming in v5 they can as long as permitted

    Well I'm completely unaware of any plans for V5, but for the most part I think most people here doesn't care so long as it's credited, same as on the site. 

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  8. 1 hour ago, InfernoRampage99 said:

    Ps: Where The Fuc* Are The Trucks even supposed to do? The Start lines are right in front of the walls, so are they gonna slam right into them? Fuc*ing Dumbass FELD.

    If only there were some sort of tunnel the trucks could use to enter and exit the floor of the track as they pleased.

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  9. Alright guys, I just removed over a dozen posts from another pointless argument. There's no point in this continuing to happen. I'm not going to be putting up with any of it. I don't want to see any more insulting posts about other members, I don't want to see any more arguing back and forth about this and that.

    If you have a problem with someone deal with it in PM's or somewhere else off the public threads. If someone throws insults at you just report it and the mod panel will deal with it as we see fit. I kept from giving warning points out today (even though 1 or 2 people involved deserved them) but if this starts up again they'll be issued to EVERYONE involved.

    Keep it on topic, and keep it spam free guys.

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  10. 3 minutes ago, Bringerofheat10 said:

    what time is the event  

     

    20 hours ago, DannyMackey said:

    Qualifying:

    • Opens: Sunday, June 10, 2018 @ 5:00 est/4:00 cst
    • Closes: Sunday, June 10, 2018 @ 7:00 est/6:00 cst

    Event:

    • Discord Chat Opens: Sunday, June 10, 2018 @ 7:30 est/6:30 cst
    • Driver’s Meeting: Starts once 16 drivers are present
    • Racing and Freestyle: Starts shortly thereafter
    • Field size is the fastest 16 qualifiers, anyone slower is a fill-in.
    • All 16 drivers will race and freestyle.

     

  11. 59 minutes ago, Jackson 🅱 said:

    2. Slaughter To Prevail

    My friends band just opened for them in Cincinnati. I was pretty impressed because it was like their 2nd show and they already managed to swing that gig. 

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