An Ad idea!

**Pontifex Maximus** · January 28, 2012, 11:10 AM

So far I think we are off to a great start with a few exceptions: I would like to see more non-curial roleplaying going on and more of an established populist movement, but my buggest concern is membership. I've always said I will play TRS by myself if I have to, but let's face it, the game is more fun with more people. A lot of you have told me you discovered the game from the front page, so I'm hoping we can do the same thing again with a fresh batch of players.

By the end of this week I want to have a nice ad to request be placed on the frontpage to draw more attention to us. I'm not really an artist, however, so I wanted to ask for some help. Anything creative or fun that could be included to the ad would be nice, especially graphics.

**Magicman2051** · January 28, 2012, 11:54 AM

As it stands the issue with any possible populist movement is mimicry. A few people are leaning, strongly, one way and everyone else seems to be falling in line.

As far as graphics go I'm in the same boat as you Ponti, at the same time anyone who is considering doing this needs to remember to represent the game as it is, a rather small but active forum based RPG with mild strategy elements, as opposed to some magical goliath of gaming that stuns the senses.

Moderation, in all things.

**Shadow141** · January 28, 2012, 02:46 PM

Perhaps a banner

Have you wondered
What would have happen
In ancient Rome
If you had been Senator
Whether the republic would survived
Or would the Empire come earlier
Then join us
The Roman Struggle awaits you

**Pontifex Maximus** · January 28, 2012, 03:08 PM

Originally Posted by Shadow141

Perhaps a banner

Have you wondered
What would have happen
In ancient Rome
If you had been Senator
Whether the republic would survived
Or would the Empire come earlier
Then join us
The Roman Struggle awaits you

I like that a lot, actually. Does anyone know how to make a large banner like that?

**Shadow141** · January 28, 2012, 03:14 PM

I know how to make it but I thought that each line is replaced every 5 seconds with next in a small baner 600x200px basically gif image, or I can make it into singel baner with some Roman flags and this text

**Pontifex Maximus** · January 28, 2012, 03:15 PM

Both would be great, actually. The larger one for the front page ad and then a smaller one we could put in our signatures if you wouldn't mind taking the time to make them.

**Shadow141** · January 28, 2012, 03:20 PM

not a problem I will start tomorrow but it will take a few days since I have some RL obligations

**Pontifex Maximus** · January 28, 2012, 03:25 PM

Sure, my timeline is to have some stuff to post up by next weekend.

**Shadow141** · January 28, 2012, 03:29 PM

The larger one what size to be in px

**Pontifex Maximus** · January 28, 2012, 03:31 PM

No idea, frankly. Maybe check the dimensions of some of the larger images in front page ads and stick to the same size?

**Ozy** · January 28, 2012, 10:29 PM

I've done banners before for YATS but I don't think I'd have time to do it this time. However, I can try to work on something related to TRS for the next Silver Shield issue, if that's ok. Advertisement is advertisement after all

**Magicman2051** · January 28, 2012, 10:36 PM

I'm still in the process of writing an article on RPG creation, don't ask for an ETA at this stage, but maybe we could pitch the concept of an entire SS issue based around the RPG section as a whole?

**Pontifex Maximus** · January 28, 2012, 11:50 PM

That would all be very nice indeed

**Shadow141** · January 29, 2012, 06:06 AM

I finished earlier than I thought. If you need something changed you name it

**Pontifex Maximus** · January 29, 2012, 09:23 AM

Just a grammatical note:

Have you wondered
What could have happened
If you had been a senator
In ancient Rome
Would the Republic have survived?
Or would the Empire rise earlier?
Then join us
The Roman Struggle awaits you

**Shadow141** · January 29, 2012, 10:07 AM

Changed. Sorry for the mistakes English is not my first language

**Pontifex Maximus** · January 29, 2012, 10:37 AM

No problem, looks great!

**Pontifex Maximus** · February 02, 2012, 11:36 AM

Going to send this stuff in today. I'll leave a draft of the final ad in here for your viewing pleasure. Seems we've had a 50% drop off in interest since last week based on the nominations thread. It always amuses me to note who drops out after week 1, history always seems to repeat itself.

**Pontifex Maximus** · February 02, 2012, 12:22 PM

Total War Center's RPG News: Developments, Restarts, and Unique Player Opportunities!

Total War Center's RPG section has undergone some changes. Two of the largest games, God Save the King! and The Roman Struggle have recently or will soon be restarting. This is a great time to check the games out and get in on the action while the games are young.

The Roman Struggle

The Roman Struggle explores the tumultuous political and military atmosphere of the Late Roman Republic. The Roman Struggle is currently underway and looking for dedicated players, armchair senators, and anyone looking to recreate the drama of one of the most politically turbulent times in history. Earn the respect of your fellow Senators by performing great feats on the battlefield, use the mob as a tool of political revolution, or raise your own legions and make a bid for ultimate power.

The Roman Struggle is a late Roman Republic era RPG that strives to offer players an opportunity to control the fate of the late Republic. With various tools at your disposal, you can advance your agenda in a variety of ways and to whatever end. Will you work to preserve Rome's ancient traditions or attempt to overthrow a corrupt ruling class?

On behalf of the game leaders I would like to welcome any interested members to the game, we hope to see you soon!

The Roman Struggle

God Save the King!

GSTK is TWC's longest standing RPG set in Medieval England. The restart will take the game back to the times of the Norman Conquest. With internal political tensions running high, the church aiming to secure ecclesiastical dominion, and the threat of invasion from unfriendly foreign kingdoms, players will have a lot on their plate from day one regardless of the path they decide to take. The game boasts an active and thriving community and unique gameplay that allows prospective players to choose between two paths: temporal or ecclesiastical. Although set in historic medieval Britain, creativity is the name of the game. Player-generated characters and events coupled with a loose historical timeline allow the players to determine the course of them game.

God Save the King!