Gateworld download section

[mammon]

i don't know what you all think but i'd like to see a download section in gateworld..
(download section = place where you can download Stargate SG-1 and Atlantis wallpapers, screensavers and desktop themes, maybe some fonts [such as the alpabets of Ancients] and what ever more..)

[Ugly Pig]

I don't know, isn't that the kind of stuff you usually find on official sites?

[ShadowMaat]

LOTS of people have a media/downloads section. Which doesn't necessarily mean Gateworld shouldn't, but with stuff like wallpapers and sounds, it's usually too individual to be very effective. How do you know which wallpapers to make available? Which sounds? What screensavers could they have that aren't already somewhere else?

There IS a wallpapers thread here on the forums, though. *shrug* Still, it's an idea, and not a bad one. Go throw gummi bears at Darren and David until one or both give you an answer.

[Replicarter]

Not realy, they do do them, mainly basic but profettional ones, then, how can i put this, the less popular fansites, which are more creatic usualy do loads of walpapers, but i dont use any of them, then you get sites like gateworld, who just have good info, and done fill up with walpapers, i personely wouldent want to see wallpapers, unless they were very very good quality ones, design very well. Sorry if this offends anyone. But a language section would be good, but i think there doing this anyway later on.

[Replicarter]

LOTS of people have a media/downloads section. Which doesn't necessarily mean Gateworld shouldn't, but with stuff like wallpapers and sounds, it's usually too individual to be very effective. How do you know which wallpapers to make available? Which sounds? What screensavers could they have that aren't already somewhere else?

There IS a wallpapers thread here on the forums, though. *shrug* Still, it's an idea, and not a bad one. Go throw gummi bears at Darren and David until one or both give you an answer.

Your telling them to go ask David or Darren? You know especialy if you ask David something he tells you to go ask Darren and vice versa lol And you even asked twice.

Hum, i re-read the psot a few times, i re worded it a little but i dont thinks is soming over good, well, i dont mean to sound bad in anyway.

[aschen]

I don't know, isn't that the kind of stuff you usually find on official sites?

Indeed, but IMO, the official sites kinda suck. GateWorld!

[David]

I have proposed to Darren to do a downloads section of sorts, but already we have exclusive media available for download - the audio and video interviews and documentaries for example, are all downloadable. Wallpapers - well, everyone does wallpapers, and there are some excellent ones out there. One of these days we might bring someone aboard to design wallpapers, screen savers, etc, but our efforts are focused on other high-quality, exclusive items at the moment.

Personally what I'd like to see go into the GateWorld Store is exclusive merchandise such as hats (the kind with just the bill that wrap around and velcro to the back of your head, can't think of what they're called) with the GateWorld emblem. I wear those all the time. And shirts, of course, maybe high-quality mugs, or GW-symbol mission patches in black to go with your con outfit, but there's no way to know the interest people would have in such items.

[Wass]

I would be interested David why don't you set up new poll on the subject see what people think.

[David]

I've thought about it, but the reason I haven't done it is because at this point it's just not something we think it's worth investing in - again, at this point.

As GateWorld gradually gains more popularity (hopefully) it may be something down the road.

[ShadowMaat]

Feel free to throw gummi bears at David, anyway. Lick 'em first so they'll stick better.

I'd love GW merch. dunno about a visor, but I do like my hats. And mugs- provided it's a megamug. And I have a cool t-shirt collection.

It'll be something to look forward to, maybe. Some day.

[aschen]

I'd but GateWorld merch. :B

[David]

My family's a big fan of tall mugs, not the wimpy standard-assembly-line 3 inchers.

2005 is going to change everything for GateWorld. In a major way. - Darren's words, not mine, which is good. Especially the amount of new content that is kicked out. We've just started implementing a new system that will put many more hands into the bucket and get things rolling BIG time. Darren will be free to other stuff while others of us can do some dirty work. If the new software works, that is.

Transcripts, Summaries, a completed Omnipedia and loads of new features will only be months away.

[ShadowMaat]

Fingers crossed for the software working, then.

[aschen]

My family's a big fan of tall mugs, not the wimpy standard-assembly-line 3 inchers.

David, I hereby formally request you make big GW beer mugs.

[Anubis]

My family's a big fan of tall mugs, not the wimpy standard-assembly-line 3 inchers.

2005 is going to change everything for GateWorld. In a major way. - Darren's words, not mine, which is good. Especially the amount of new content that is kicked out. We've just started implementing a new system that will put many more hands into the bucket and get things rolling BIG time. Darren will be free to other stuff while others of us can do some dirty work. If the new software works, that is.

Transcripts, Summaries, a completed Omnipedia and loads of new features will only be months away.

Sounds like 2005 will be big. Is that a full-year summary, or just January?