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kyeto13
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I have a dream!
Well, more of a stupid idea that won't go away, but it's been nagging me for a while now that there is very little radio content on Trek Radio, or a podcast that discusses the meat and bones about builds, ships, and the mechanics of STO.
So, I would like to start now.
However, I would not want to do it alone. First of all, I have somewhat limited experience with technical of podcasting. Second, I work better and am more humorous when i have another personality I can bounce off of. So I would like to know if anyone form the PVP community would like to join me. Anyone from Bootcamp or from any of the big PVP fleets would be welcome. Basic qualifications are
1) Being a STO PVP player, but also players other content.
2) Detailed knowledge of STO mechanics and has decent build.
3) Humorous
4) Hard core (but level headed) Trekkie. (By level headed, i mean that you have seen alot fo the shows, all the movies, can quote the ranks and positions of all the members of all the crews... yet you recognize the limitations of the game and how it cannot represent everything in game.
4) Good radio voice/personality
However, the specifics of the taste of show will be up to negotiation once we have some host available. Obviously alot of this will be based on personalities match and how everything works out, so we will see.
Reply below if you have anything to add or if you want to "audition". I will also be contacting the Bootcamp crew about this for a possible syndication or partnership.
Well, more of a stupid idea that won't go away, but it's been nagging me for a while now that there is very little radio content on Trek Radio, or a podcast that discusses the meat and bones about builds, ships, and the mechanics of STO.
So, I would like to start now.
However, I would not want to do it alone. First of all, I have somewhat limited experience with technical of podcasting. Second, I work better and am more humorous when i have another personality I can bounce off of. So I would like to know if anyone form the PVP community would like to join me. Anyone from Bootcamp or from any of the big PVP fleets would be welcome. Basic qualifications are
1) Being a STO PVP player, but also players other content.
2) Detailed knowledge of STO mechanics and has decent build.
3) Humorous
4) Hard core (but level headed) Trekkie. (By level headed, i mean that you have seen alot fo the shows, all the movies, can quote the ranks and positions of all the members of all the crews... yet you recognize the limitations of the game and how it cannot represent everything in game.
4) Good radio voice/personality
However, the specifics of the taste of show will be up to negotiation once we have some host available. Obviously alot of this will be based on personalities match and how everything works out, so we will see.
Reply below if you have anything to add or if you want to "audition". I will also be contacting the Bootcamp crew about this for a possible syndication or partnership.
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Its in the planning stage right now
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Answering on behalf of Boot Camp, I will say that this is a really cool idea. If you are interested in discussing how we can partner together on this, send me an email (sargon.priorityone@gmail.com). Additionally, the leadership team of Boot Camp will have a meeting this Saturday on the Boot Camp TS at the following times:
5.4.2013 (Sat., May 4th, 2013): 10pm/2200 CEST (Berlin)/4pm EDT (Boston)/3pm CDT (Minneapolis)
I can't make you any promises or commitments at this point, since our primary goal will remain our monthly classes and seminars, but I do think that many of our goals are similar.
You are correct that there are no shows that deal with these topics exclusively. Priority One has a really interesting segment called, "Field Notes," which has probed PvP at various points.
http://priorityonepodcast.com/
In fact, the Priority One team has often used Boot Camp coaches to host these sessions. Regulus, Pug01, Pax, Eryon, Shane, and even myself (they were scraping the bottom of the barrel to be sure when they asked me) have/will be involved in Field Notes. You might consider listening to these segments to get ideas.
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This guy ^^^ has some great talent, by the way!
- Try to include as many fleets as possible. Make it an inter-fleet "circus" that revels in diversity and that stands firmly upon the grounds of neutrality. You will (1) win more supporters to your cause in this way and, if done correctly, (2) perhaps help to mend old wounds. I'm not saying you should avoid controversy, only that you should navigate its waters with wisdom and with an eye toward the greater good of the community.
- Avoid the temptation to cover inter-fleet politics and gossip. Foster friendship, teamwork, and community.
- Related to this last point, try to avoid alienating fleets and individuals by classifying consoles, play styles, powers, etc. as as "P2W," "cheesy," "no skill," etc. IIf this community's manifold discussions about the problems with STO PvP have demonstrated anything it is that there is no Archimedean point from which to develop an "ethics" of PvP. We have to work with what we have, and there are many different views on what is "appropriate." Respect the pluralism.
Thanks guys! Lets get this things started.
Cool. I will attend to your email later on today. But I am glad to hear that you will show up at our meeting Saturday.Thanks again.
Cheers,
Brandon =/\=
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Cracking idea....
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I've done a little podcasting in the past, before coming to Cryptic, so I have a few bits of advice to offer. but please take these as advice from one podcaster to another, not from a Dev to a player.
1) Don't settle for low-quality audio.
This probably means don't record a Skype conversation and publish it directly as an "episode." If you don't have a better option than Skype for remote recording, then take the time to learn some about audio mixing, and post-production. There's nothing that will kill an audience's will to listen faster than having tinny audio, muffled voices, and/or inconsistent volume levels.
This also means that you should bring on hosts that have decent audio equipment of their own. If they don't, but they turn out to be amazing options for hosts, it's worth the investment to help them obtain the gear.
2) Keep it short. Have a plan, and stick to it.
Audience attention spans are generally short. If you want to keep somebody coming back to listen to episode after episode, it's not a great idea to launch into 3-hour conversation epics every week that ramble directionless into random, inconsequential tangents. I mean, tangents can be fun (for both you and the audience!), just don't let them go on longer than a few minutes or you risk having them drag down the show. Stick to your message.
3) Don't fall into a feedback loop.
Conversations are most interesting when the participants have differing opinions, and can share them intelligently and openly. If your host(s) tend to always have the same opinion on the same matters, and never sway or consider outside input, it becomes predictable and boring to listen to the topic. Make a point and move on if nobody wants to debate or question it. Don't dwell on preaching to the choir.
The possible exception to this is when giving tutorials or lessons of some sort. It's generally ok to dwell on the "why" of a situation, even if dwelling on the "what" would not be considered entertaining.
4) Don't have an ego.
This one's more difficult to pull off. I mean, if you didn't have an ego, you wouldn't think you were worth listening to in the first place and probably wouldn't be starting a podcast. What I really mean is, people don't want to listen to a podcast just because you are you, but because you have interesting things to say, a great personality, and/or good advice to share. Let those qualities stand on their own. You're going to be wrong, and people are going to disagree with your, or even hate you. Don't take it personally.
This also means don't be too self-indulgent. The show should be intended as a service to your audience, not as a platform for self-aggrandizement.
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That's about it, for now. Looking forward to hearing it, when it gets going!
PS - I don't think I'll be auditioning. Sorry!
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I also have decent video capture if we want to go that way.
For anyone interested, Audio Technica has a few mics with a built in USB interface, such as this one.
I'd be very interested in getting involved on the back-end at least. Whilst I don't regularly PVP, I do enjoy it when I have the time.
I've sent you message with some more info
Looking forward to hearing the show and helping in anyway I can
P.S.
That's fantastic advice from Borticus there!
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Hush now. You'll cause me to blush.:-P
Though I am buying a new audio software package soon. Reaper.
R.I.P
In editing it would cool.to addd commentary that also explained and gave descriptions of key moments.
R.I.P
I like this idea a lot. You could go as far as to have one high end PvP match per show.
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Lol. Its actually a personal phobia of mine.
I dislike praise in any form that involves work or working within a system to perfect ones skill.
Everytime I get praise things always seem to turn downhill for me.
Im a very much a "no praise me" warrior due to wierd aspect of my life.
Very strange, I know.
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Not strange at all, quite understandable in fact=)
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