BGA community... how can it be improved?

[Liallan]

I will update my post that I now know 15 games here. (In a couple of cases new games I already knew.)

I see the group itself has gotten a bit of activity recently. It is very easy to come here, play, and forget the groups exist.

[Shaq Jenkins]

There was a thread a few months back (currently having trouble finding it) where we discussed this issue. BGA is the least talkative gaming site I've ever been on, and I've been a member of a lot of sites. I like that BGA attracts players from different countries, and I don't expect players who don't speak English to chat with me. However, I've even noticed this behavior among English speakers and even other Americans. Interactions feel very mechanical and rarely go beyond "hi" and "gg." In fact, you're lucky if players will even put in that small amount of effort - I did a small experiment a while back where I tested to see how many people say "hi" or "gg." One week, I played 31 games, and in only 13 of those games did people even bother to return my greeting.

The group looks like a great idea for those who do want to chat while gaming.

[LudoH]

Very good if we can revive this group ... it would make me come back more often

Well in fact if we did not have to revive the group and the games at BGA more friendly in general I would even prefer ... but I can understand that some people do not want to chat, or at least not always.

Anyway, the tournament was a good idea too. I will try to post more often when I am around and we have a chance to have a friendly talkative game.

Have fun and enjoy friendly games!