Shortline Bus Posted September 21, 2012 Share #1 Posted September 21, 2012 Hey guys a question? With a couple of recent posts on a "Fantasy" transit such as Liberty City and of course from the hugely popular video game San Andreas, it is time to just create a regular subforum for that and also maps/photos for this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
User Posted September 21, 2012 Share #2 Posted September 21, 2012 Good idea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IRT Bronx Express Posted September 21, 2012 Share #3 Posted September 21, 2012 A pinned thread wouldn't be that bad too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Concourse Posted September 21, 2012 Share #4 Posted September 21, 2012 I think the sports discussions should warrant its own forum. You could add in entertainment like movies, tv, music in and have it be a sports/entertainment forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttcsubwayfan Posted September 21, 2012 Share #5 Posted September 21, 2012 I fully agree. Since 2008, I've been developing a fictional TTC/MTA transit system mix and I would love to share it on this forum. I thought I was a weirdo for making one, before, on another forum I frequent, I discovered a thread on the subject and many individuals with similiar ideas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B3 Via Av U Posted September 21, 2012 Share #6 Posted September 21, 2012 Yes!+++++++++++++++++++ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Threxx Posted September 21, 2012 Share #7 Posted September 21, 2012 Yes plz lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realizm Posted September 21, 2012 Share #8 Posted September 21, 2012 I agree. It would (seriously) keep all our foaming fantasies in one forum with relevant MTA info in the other. Even at least a sticky could be a good compromise as compared to the utterly insane viewpoints of all those who envision a local D train on CPW which is seriously ridiculous. I didn't forget. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttcsubwayfan Posted September 21, 2012 Share #9 Posted September 21, 2012 I agree. It would (seriously) keep all our foaming fantasies in one forum with relevant MTA info in the other. Even at least a sticky could be a good compromise as compared to the utterly insane viewpoints of all those who envision a local D train on CPW which is seriously ridiculous. I didn't forget. I assume that the forum would be for both foamer fantasies and fictional municipalities? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realizm Posted September 21, 2012 Share #10 Posted September 21, 2012 I meant the proposed subforum. I think that's genius on the part of Shortline Bus. Makes sense to me. At least as a sticky if anyone is interested in giving this concept a trial run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttcsubwayfan Posted September 21, 2012 Share #11 Posted September 21, 2012 I know you were referring to the proposed sub forum... sorry if that wasn't clear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shortline Bus Posted September 22, 2012 Author Share #12 Posted September 22, 2012 Guys i will merge both the Liberty and SA threads and make a sticky in off topic. For now it be renamed "Fantasy Transit Systems." I will talk to Harry and see if he will approve the permament change of a new subforum on it. IMO from the replies here it might be a no brainer. And Concourse ditto for running that idea to Harry about a new regular sports and entertainment subforum in the off topic area. I run it by him, but GC feel free to also send a PM message. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSubwayStation Posted September 22, 2012 Share #13 Posted September 22, 2012 I agree. It would (seriously) keep all our foaming fantasies in one forum with relevant MTA info in the other. Even at least a sticky could be a good compromise as compared to the utterly insane viewpoints of all those who envision a local D train on CPW which is seriously ridiculous. I didn't forget. I support the idea of a thread for purely fantasy transit systems that don't exist, but not one for fantasy MTA ideas. Remember that while creating a thread can have the effect of containing the topic (which is good in this case), it also encourages people to post more stuff about the topic because there's a dedicated thread "asking" for it. We don't want to encourage more MTA fantasies IMO. The disadvantages seem to outweigh the benefits for that, since it seems like MTA fantasies aren't very common in the first place contrary to common belief (so I don't think there's any reason to encourage more of them). People who just want to post stuff because they're bored'll start repeating the same "fantasies" again and again if there's a dedicated thread for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shortline Bus Posted September 22, 2012 Author Share #14 Posted September 22, 2012 I support the idea of a thread for purely fantasy transit systems that don't exist, but not one for fantasy MTA ideas. Remember that while creating a thread can have the effect of containing the topic (which is good in this case), it also encourages people to post more stuff about the topic because there's a dedicated thread "asking" for it. We don't want to encourage more MTA fantasies IMO. The disadvantages seem to outweigh the benefits for that, since it seems like MTA fantasies aren't very common in the first place contrary to common belief (so I don't think there's any reason to encourage more of them). People who just want to post stuff because they're bored'll start repeating the same "fantasies" again and again if there's a dedicated thread for them. I agree 100% SS. Assuming Harry gives the ok to this propsed new subforum in off topic, it will not be about the MTA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeystoneRegional Posted October 3, 2012 Share #15 Posted October 3, 2012 Very good idea, this "fantasy" subforums could also include Simulators like OpenBVE and Trainz hopefully or that could be in another category. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Threxx Posted October 3, 2012 Share #16 Posted October 3, 2012 Very good idea, this "fantasy" subforums could also include Simulators like OpenBVE and Trainz hopefully or that could be in another category. Don't forget Cities In Motion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N22 Limited Posted October 4, 2012 Share #17 Posted October 4, 2012 I agree, this is a good idea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brighton Express Posted October 12, 2012 Share #18 Posted October 12, 2012 I love the idea. But be careful. Do we want to see another "The Official FOAM Thread"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Around the Horn Posted October 19, 2012 Share #19 Posted October 19, 2012 I say a cities in motion/fictional simulator and fictional municipalities.IAM also working on one and would love to share my ideas and receive feedback on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realizm Posted October 19, 2012 Share #20 Posted October 19, 2012 I support the idea of a thread for purely fantasy transit systems that don't exist, but not one for fantasy MTA ideas. Remember that while creating a thread can have the effect of containing the topic (which is good in this case), it also encourages people to post more stuff about the topic because there's a dedicated thread "asking" for it. We don't want to encourage more MTA fantasies IMO. The disadvantages seem to outweigh the benefits for that, since it seems like MTA fantasies aren't very common in the first place contrary to common belief (so I don't think there's any reason to encourage more of them). People who just want to post stuff because they're bored'll start repeating the same "fantasies" again and again if there's a dedicated thread for them. Why not? There's nothing wrong with fantasy MTA ideas along with fictional systems. I can't see why it would hurt. Again, as long as those ventures are kept in a seperate thread apart from revelent MTA discussions, I don't see no harm in it. As for your other concerns as to how this would go we do have a good moderation team to keep redundant threads and posts based on old ideas in check. Otherwise your points are well taken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSubwayStation Posted October 19, 2012 Share #21 Posted October 19, 2012 Why not? There's nothing wrong with fantasy MTA ideas along with fictional systems. I can't see why it would hurt. Again, as long as those ventures are kept in a seperate thread apart from revelent MTA discussions, I don't see no harm in it. As for your other concerns as to how this would go we do have a good moderation team to keep redundant threads and posts based on old ideas in check. Otherwise your points are well taken. I don't really like the fantasy ideas, because I find that they tend to be either ridiculous (e.g. extending lines to crazy places) or repetitive (e.g. lots of people making the same arguments over and over about why the should come back). That's just my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realizm Posted October 20, 2012 Share #22 Posted October 20, 2012 You have a point on that TSS. Some do come up with ideas that would make people say WTF? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East New York Posted November 5, 2012 Share #23 Posted November 5, 2012 I just feel like the fantasy threads get out of hand now. At one time it may have been a good idea, but I see most of them turning into arguments now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
User Posted November 5, 2012 Share #24 Posted November 5, 2012 Oh, when you mentioned "fantasy" at first, I was thinking video games and such. I don't see those threads turning into arguments. But now that I look at it more, you're also thinking about the fantasy NYC transit systems. Yeah, those usually turn into arguments and I wouldn't want those. It's bad enough some of the fights that occur on this forum over "fantasy." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttcsubwayfan Posted November 5, 2012 Share #25 Posted November 5, 2012 I don't like the idea of having MTA fantasy maps, just one for transit systems in video games and whatnot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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