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We've made some changes to the way LBP for PSP is presented to our users based on the results of some very in-depth, behind-the-scenes discussions that we've been having over the past while. I want to take the opportunity to discuss a few of those changes and why we made them.

Probably the biggest concern for us was how "sequestered" the PSP community had become - almost like a separate community altogether. It wasn't ideal. We pride ourselves on being "one big happy LBP family", even if we prefer different games - and we try to ensure that we promote that sense of community throughout the site. But, when it comes to the PSP community, we failed in that effort. We stuck the entire PSP forum behind one "doorway", one link, where only those who were truly interested would see the content regularly. We essentially designed the PSP forums to be separate from the rest of the forum - not something we intended.

So, we've made changes. First of all, you'll notice that the whole PSP forum (aside from two subforums) is bared open for everyone to see, between Sharing the Fun and General Stuff. We've also closed up and hidden the "Suggestions" forum (as it was pretty much unused), and made a new dedicated "Help!" forum instead. We're hoping these changes will help breathe more life into the PSP community and add a layer of depth to the LBPC community as a whole.

Also, the nav link that took you to a "cordoned-off" PSP forum is now gone. To some, this will be a big annoyance. I know. But it's necessary. Part of "experiencing" LBPCentral is glazing your eyes over the content, even content you don't think is relevant to your overall experience. If you really want to hide forum sections, you can do so using the built-in "minimize" buttons on the right side of each category's header. This way, each user has to opt out of portions of our community instead of opting in, which results in more users actually seeing the content on our site. It's a small change, but it should make a big difference.

As always, let us know what you think about the changes we've made. Feedback is crucial. 		2010-12-27 23:59:00

Author:
ConfusedCartman
Posts: 3729

Well about time. I never really liked them down in their hideyhole. So yeah, definitely a good thing. <3

Now there's even more space in the top nav bar... just saying, in case anyone can think of anything to add up there to replace it.		2010-12-28 00:05:00

Author:
RockSauron
Posts: 10882

I was a little aggrivated when I first saw this , now I understand a little more.2010-12-28 00:06:00

Author:
Random
Posts: 673

Hey all,

Thanks for making the changes CC. Hopefully, PSPers will finally come out of their little burrows.


Not seeing his shadow,
jeffcu28		2010-12-28 00:11:00

Author:
jeffcu28
Posts: 648

I like how u made it CC, it's more accessible and doesn't feel as separate like u say. It makes everything feel less like PS3 areas and PSP areas and turns the whole thing into an all out LBP area like a nice sharing community feel, no more feeling restricted by which console u own.. everyone can go everywhere now!! *presses up on the D-Pad 3 times*2010-12-28 00:30:00

Author:
Brixx101
Posts: 277

That is awesome, now our second mission is to all get along.2010-12-28 01:22:00

Author:
Spark151
Posts: 801

Well about time. I never really liked them down in their hideyhole. So yeah, definitely a good thing. <3

Now there's even more space in the top nav bar... just saying, in case anyone can think of anything to add up there to replace it.

Gonna slap the "What's New" back up there?

Either way, great to hear about these changes. Nice move!		2010-12-28 01:55:00

Author:
piggabling
Posts: 2979

This is fantastic! Thanks CC and jc (and the rest of the site staff) for your efforts on this.

I really think this is a big step forward with mixing the two communities together a bit more. Sure, it's different than what I'm used to, but at the same time it just makes a heck of a lot more sense now.

So then, my official feedback is: Me likey. 		2010-12-28 01:57:00

Author:
Taffey
Posts: 3187

*Presses up on the D-Pad 3 times, presses L2 & R2, pushes up on both sticks, and rocks the Dualshock 3 Controller back and forth *2010-12-28 02:17:00

Author:
ConverseFox
Posts: 2333

Hey thanks CC,

To be honest I initially was confused and a little angered about the site update, especially the removing of the "LBP for PSP" link in the toolbar. But as it turns out, you were right about it being important for us to look at the rest of the site instead of just clicking that link right away since I had absolutely no idea this "Site Update" thread existed. I even created a thread in the PSP section asking what happened....I should probably go delete that...

Anyways thanks for the update and everything I'm sure other people will grow to like it just like me.		2010-12-28 03:36:00

Author:
WoodburyRaider
Posts: 1651

Good stuff! Thanks for the change, now people can actually see what we're doing!2010-12-28 03:37:00

Author:
eagerneph
Posts: 1536

Awesome! Now there's no way the PSP'ers can make up excuses for their lack of site involvement.

Thanks for the changes. 		2010-12-28 04:22:00

Author:
CyberSora
Posts: 5551

As I said earlier I like the new site update and all but I do have one suggestion. I think that you should take the "Ideas and Projects" sub-forum and make it a normal forum since it is just as popular as the rest (at least it had been lately) and now I feel that less people know where it is which could slow things down a bit.2010-12-28 04:28:00

Author:
WoodburyRaider
Posts: 1651

I really like the update, CC! Keep working your magic!2010-12-28 05:35:00

Author:
Night Angel
Posts: 1214

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is my general reaction. When I started reading, I was pretty mad. I have some deep-seeded issues with the PS3 community. But in the long run, it really won't bother me - after all, I can always seal off any PS3 scum with the hiding buttons.

Besides, in the end the community will decide how open we are, not a layout change. And I think the majority of our little group will choose wisely.		2010-12-28 05:51:00

Author:
Voltergeist
Posts: 1702

Okay, so I looked out of my LBPC window today and saw a whole lot of PS3-ers. Huh? It appears we have been teleported in the night right into uncharted territory by some sneaky mods. D: Whew, at least the entire PSP side hasn't suddenly disappeared like the our button at top of the page...

Uh...Discuss? Oh yeah, and heres the link (https://lbpcentral.lbp-hub.com/index.php?t=42343-LBP-for-PSP-forum-rearrangement&p=716253#post716253). Mods feel free to lock this if it is unnecessary.

Just merged it in for ya - no need for two threads Thanks. 		2010-12-28 10:00:00

Author:
PygmyOwl
Posts: 1316

I think this is a great change. I've always been a bit peeved off with how the PSP section onlt had a tiny bit of the home page, so it's good to see us properly represented. As for the removal of the link - I've got it in my favourites anyway. 2010-12-28 10:12:00

Author:
famouscustard
Posts: 34

Hmpf. Its is getting a bit annoying, I keep accidentally clicking the 'donate' button. Maybe its a secret plot by CC to get us to give money to LBPC! 2010-12-28 12:19:00

Author:
PygmyOwl
Posts: 1316

Time to make some ps3 friends2010-12-28 19:39:00

Author:
SketchNZ
Posts: 1668

EPIC UPDATE.

That's what this is!		2010-12-28 21:26:00

Author:
The-Questor
Posts: 1328

I don't think that this is going to change anything in how the PS3 side trys to interact with us.2010-12-29 15:36:00

Author:
Random
Posts: 673

I don't think that this is going to change anything in how the PS3 side trys to interact with us.

Agreed. I don't know if I'm speaking for anyone else here on the PSP side but I honestly don't really care about "being included" with the rest of the site and whatnot.		2010-12-29 15:53:00

Author:
WoodburyRaider
Posts: 1651

Finally! We're FREEEEEEE!!!2010-12-29 16:51:00

Author:
The-Questor
Posts: 1328

If you really want to hide forum sections, you can do so using the built-in "minimize" buttons on the right side of each category's header.
Would be nice if it stayed hidden once you told it to hide.		2010-12-29 17:45:00

Author:
Syroc
Posts: 3193

Agreed. I don't know if I'm speaking for anyone else here on the PSP side but I honestly don't really care about "being included" with the rest of the site and whatnot.

You are. As I've written several times before, if we become the PS3 side, we die. Simple as that. Our smaller game simply can't handle an expanded community.		2010-12-29 18:57:00

Author:
Voltergeist
Posts: 1702

You are. As I've written several times before, if we become the PS3 side, we die. Simple as that. Our smaller game simply can't handle an expanded community.

True. But this is LittleBigPlanet, and because we were secluded from the rest of the site, our news hardly got any recognition from the site at all.

Look at the 12 Days of Christmas. The first project to be published on LBP PSP, and hardly any PS3'ers knew about it.

Now look at Kindred. We got blogged about it by PS Blog, and Mm gave it more hype through Twitter, but LBPC itself didn't gave it as much "promotion" as LBPC: The Game.

Basically, this is not only a way for the PSP'ers to take notice in the PS3 side's accomplishments, but it's also a way for the PS3'ers to see the PSP side's accomplishments.

2010-12-30 04:25:00

Author:
CyberSora
Posts: 5551

If you really want to hide forum sections, you can do so using the built-in "minimize" buttons on the right side of each category's header.


Would be nice if it stayed hidden once you told it to hide.

RSVP

ioadscpancd		2011-01-03 09:17:00

Author:
Syroc
Posts: 3193


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