Why are Ravens so scarce outside Japan?

[Grim]

I also think that the community size is fine now as it is. Besides, if ever there's a tournament, Rick will probably just roll over the extra competition (na hindi pa sanay sa pvp), and then go to sleep on a couch. Nix will probably do the same, and then go "...meh".

Well that's the other side of the story, given that it's within the context of our vicinity. What I hope to accomplish by making us known is to make RR a hub for other players in other parts of the country. Remember that Luzon and specifically Quezon City, does not hold the monopoly of Pinoy AC players, although as far as I can tell we do have the most number thereof. In the future I'd like to see other leaders from other places like Cebu, Davao, step up and take charge of their own locales, hosting this and that. And of course, use this place as a means of communication. We do, why can't they?

Also, while Rick currently has a very solid grip on that number one spot, remember the case of Achilles: nobody knew who he was when he came to MoC, but he then proceeded to blow everyone out of the water and take everyone by surprise. You never know, baka may tatalo pala kay Rick diyan.

What I'm more interested in seeing within these forums are dedicated players that I can relate to, and the community as a whole. I'm of the opinion that if other people are interested enough in RR, they'll find it on their own. We're not a business trying to sell people stuff, nor an NGO that's trying to save the world (one gamer at a time, lol).

Getting more people in means having more chances of finding players with which you share the same interests. But first and foremost, they have to come here. And to do that, they have to know about our existence. Which necessitates advertising, etc., because even if many Pinoys play AC, our number of registered members suggest that they don't know where to find us. Collateral benefits lang yung discounts and so on. I'm not about to make them the central part (or perk, as the case may be) of being a member of RR.

So no, we're not a business lol. We're just trying to get more people to build this community with.

For example! If the RR forums turns into a copy of LUG forums complete with text speak, I'll disappear. xD

God I hope not. On both counts.

I ask that all of us not be afraid of a little expansion. It doesn't always mean a bad thing, although sometimes it leads to that. (lower member quality, for one). Kaya nga we'll need to grow slowly, building on good posts and all that jazz.

But yeah, NiX brought up quite the problem:

Problema lang is that many Filipino casual gamers aren't the type to bother with forums either.

Experience does support this. Sana makaachieve tayo ng tamang balance ng perks of being part of the community as well as the knowledge gained from playing other people. Enough to make new people stay and make them eager to learn, but not to expect too many freebies.

Haha I just laid out the "Grand Plan".