Salvage as much as possible from General Discussion

[Glimbo]

I'd be a shame to lose everything. There are a few threads in there that can belong in other categories (like the pixel trivia thread that got moved). Even if some of these threads are old or weren't that active, putting them in a category where they will be more visible would be good I think. I'm most certainly missing some.

These could be pinned threads in Introductions:
https://retrogametalk.com/threads/whats-the-story-behind-your-username.599/
https://retrogametalk.com/threads/backstory-behind-your-avatar.848/page-14
https://retrogametalk.com/threads/backstory-behind-your-custom-rank-title.2817/
https://retrogametalk.com/threads/backstory-behind-your-signature.4888/

General Retro Gaming:
https://retrogametalk.com/threads/retro-game-clothes.6568/ (moved )
https://retrogametalk.com/threads/crt-televisions-then-vs-now.5703/
https://retrogametalk.com/threads/super-mario-64-ds-not-as-bad-as-it-seems.6661/ (moved )
https://retrogametalk.com/threads/its-the-nes-launch-what-are-you-buying.6371/

General Gaming Discussion:
https://retrogametalk.com/threads/fond-video-game-memories.2662/ (moved )
https://retrogametalk.com/threads/how-much-is-too-much.5571/

Game Recommendations:
https://retrogametalk.com/threads/survival-horror-for-a-one-night-playthrough.1889/ (moved )

Videos and Streams:
https://retrogametalk.com/threads/youtube-video-thread.3350/ (moved )
https://retrogametalk.com/threads/whats-your-favorite-youtube-channels.1256/ (moved )

Anime & Manga:
https://retrogametalk.com/threads/worst-anime.7247/

Computer Games:
https://retrogametalk.com/threads/any-other-linux-users-here-and-has-anyone-fully-migrated.1911/ (moved )

 

[Yousef]

We all appreciate this.

I’m doing the best I can. This is a lot to navigate.

 

[RageBurner]

I'll help out when I'm done with outstanding Repo stuff, bro.

 

[Yousef]

I'd suggest salvaging "Poorly describe a video game..."

Poorly describe a video game...

...and other people try to guess what it is. Only rule is not saying the name of the game (obviously.) I'll start us with an easy one: An old man keeps biting people and getting all of his friends to bite people so Conan the Barbarian and his family have to don bondage gear and beat the elder...

retrogametalk.com

Probably to "General Gaming"

It seems it’s already in general gaming. Probably was moved before I woke up.

Did one last sweep. Ideally I would have them all in one post but I kept missing stuff.

Movies & TV:
https://retrogametalk.com/threads/favorite-tokusatu.941/ (moved )
https://retrogametalk.com/threads/a...h-only-to-find-out-that-it-was-canceled.3157/ (moved )

Questions & Feedback:
https://retrogametalk.com/threads/what-is-the-max-size-for-files-attachments.3728/ (moved )

General Gaming:
https://retrogametalk.com/threads/what-are-some-underrated-gems.5172/ (moved )
https://retrogametalk.com/threads/the-documentary-thread.6063/
https://retrogametalk.com/threads/steam-deadlock-game-scams-beware-playbetadeadlock-com.124/ (moved )

Moved almost all
Wasn’t sure where to place documentary so I left it as is
You are free to suggest re-purposing some threads, or create similar ones but make them gaming related
I’m also doing my part and trying to find any lost threads, im moving each as I find them and when im available.

 

[Yousef]

I'll help out when I'm done with outstanding Repo stuff, bro.

Much obliged, I also try to look at them when i can.

 

[Waffles's iconWaffles]

Perhaps the AMAs could be like a sub forum introductions? They are pretty much just more extensive and detailed ways to get to know your fellow users.​

That's an idea I can get behind!

 

[OmegaPunch's icon OmegaPunch OmegaPunch]

Did one last sweep. Ideally I would have them all in one post but I kept missing stuff.

Movies & TV:
https://retrogametalk.com/threads/favorite-tokusatu.941/ (moved )
https://retrogametalk.com/threads/a...h-only-to-find-out-that-it-was-canceled.3157/ (moved )

Questions & Feedback:
https://retrogametalk.com/threads/what-is-the-max-size-for-files-attachments.3728/ (moved )

General Gaming:
https://retrogametalk.com/threads/what-are-some-underrated-gems.5172/ (moved )
https://retrogametalk.com/threads/the-documentary-thread.6063/
https://retrogametalk.com/threads/steam-deadlock-game-scams-beware-playbetadeadlock-com.124/ (moved )

Hey, that's one of my old threads!
Thanks for moving it!

 

[Yousef]

Hey, that's one of my old threads!
Thanks for moving it!

You’re welcome, It’s me who moved it, if that wasn’t clear enough.

 

[OmegaPunch's icon OmegaPunch OmegaPunch]

You’re welcome, It’s me who moved it, if that wasn’t clear enough.

Thanks, bro!

 

[MistHunter]

I hope the "Which user would you go on a date with?" and "Let's do a Race!" Thread will be saved, if you mind, please...

 

[OmegaPunch's icon OmegaPunch OmegaPunch]

I hope the "Which user would you go on a date with?" and "Let's do a Race!" Thread will be saved, if you mind...

ABSOLUTELY, PLEASE!

 

[Mr. Daddy]

I hope the "Which user would you go on a date with?" and "Let's do a Race!" Thread will be saved, if you mind, please...​

This would be great if it could happen. It'd be a particular shame to lose both of these.​

 

[Aisf]

Thanks for doing this to save a bunch of threads

 

[Glimbo]

Saying I'm done with something when I'm unsure is a bad habit of mine I guess. Sorry.
Some might be a stretch but I'd rather list them and have them declined than not list them and not know whether they may have been accepted.

General Gaming: DONE
https://retrogametalk.com/threads/w...e-you-acquired-from-playing-video-games.3177/
https://retrogametalk.com/threads/personal-gaming-screenshot-collection.1626/
https://retrogametalk.com/threads/steam.1079/
https://retrogametalk.com/threads/whats-your-opinion-on-pirating-game-because-of-their-price.6609/
https://retrogametalk.com/threads/video-game-ability-you-wish-you-had-irl.4033/
https://retrogametalk.com/threads/which-games-would-you-combine-to-create-your-ideal-one.3657/
https://retrogametalk.com/threads/the-state-of-the-gaming-industry-and-scalpers.6171/
https://retrogametalk.com/threads/favorite-mistranslations.7123/
https://retrogametalk.com/threads/which-weapons-in-video-games-are-not-useful-in-real-life.3255/
https://retrogametalk.com/threads/h...gh-doom-ii-and-encountered-these-b-ches.3378/

Music & Soundtracks: DONE
https://retrogametalk.com/threads/jp-to-eng-covers.7327/

Videos & Streams: DONE
https://retrogametalk.com/threads/why-are-video-essays-like-this.1089/

Art & Design: DONE
https://retrogametalk.com/threads/i-will-draw-your-profile-pic.2825/
https://retrogametalk.com/threads/poll-memento-no-3-what-should-i-draw-next.6492/
https://retrogametalk.com/threads/poll-memento-no-4-what-should-i-draw-next.6681/

Maybe merge DONE
https://retrogametalk.com/threads/re-and-ew-fans-are-welcome-to-talk.6992/
-with-
https://retrogametalk.com/threads/resident-evil.6205/

 

[Yousef]

Saying I'm done with something when I'm unsure is a bad habit of mine I guess. Sorry.
Some might be a stretch but I'd rather list them and have them declined than not list them and not know whether they may have been accepted.

General Gaming:
https://retrogametalk.com/threads/w...e-you-acquired-from-playing-video-games.3177/
https://retrogametalk.com/threads/personal-gaming-screenshot-collection.1626/
https://retrogametalk.com/threads/steam.1079/
https://retrogametalk.com/threads/whats-your-opinion-on-pirating-game-because-of-their-price.6609/
https://retrogametalk.com/threads/video-game-ability-you-wish-you-had-irl.4033/
https://retrogametalk.com/threads/which-games-would-you-combine-to-create-your-ideal-one.3657/
https://retrogametalk.com/threads/the-state-of-the-gaming-industry-and-scalpers.6171/
https://retrogametalk.com/threads/favorite-mistranslations.7123/
https://retrogametalk.com/threads/which-weapons-in-video-games-are-not-useful-in-real-life.3255/
https://retrogametalk.com/threads/h...gh-doom-ii-and-encountered-these-b-ches.3378/

Music & Soundtracks:
https://retrogametalk.com/threads/jp-to-eng-covers.7327/

Videos & Streams:
https://retrogametalk.com/threads/why-are-video-essays-like-this.1089/

Art & Design:
https://retrogametalk.com/threads/i-will-draw-your-profile-pic.2825/
https://retrogametalk.com/threads/poll-memento-no-3-what-should-i-draw-next.6492/

Maybe merge
https://retrogametalk.com/threads/re-and-ew-fans-are-welcome-to-talk.6992/
-with-
https://retrogametalk.com/threads/resident-evil.6205/

No need to apologize, these are always welcome, and I’m always happy to help any way I can. I’ll give these a look, and get back at you later. Also, that’s a fantastic mentality. Healthy too. Good on you.

 

[Yousef]

Saying I'm done with something when I'm unsure is a bad habit of mine I guess. Sorry.
Some might be a stretch but I'd rather list them and have them declined than not list them and not know whether they may have been accepted.

General Gaming: DONE
https://retrogametalk.com/threads/w...e-you-acquired-from-playing-video-games.3177/
https://retrogametalk.com/threads/personal-gaming-screenshot-collection.1626/
https://retrogametalk.com/threads/steam.1079/
https://retrogametalk.com/threads/whats-your-opinion-on-pirating-game-because-of-their-price.6609/
https://retrogametalk.com/threads/video-game-ability-you-wish-you-had-irl.4033/
https://retrogametalk.com/threads/which-games-would-you-combine-to-create-your-ideal-one.3657/
https://retrogametalk.com/threads/the-state-of-the-gaming-industry-and-scalpers.6171/
https://retrogametalk.com/threads/favorite-mistranslations.7123/
https://retrogametalk.com/threads/which-weapons-in-video-games-are-not-useful-in-real-life.3255/
https://retrogametalk.com/threads/h...gh-doom-ii-and-encountered-these-b-ches.3378/

Music & Soundtracks: DONE
https://retrogametalk.com/threads/jp-to-eng-covers.7327/

Videos & Streams: DONE
https://retrogametalk.com/threads/why-are-video-essays-like-this.1089/

Art & Design: DONE
https://retrogametalk.com/threads/i-will-draw-your-profile-pic.2825/
https://retrogametalk.com/threads/poll-memento-no-3-what-should-i-draw-next.6492/
https://retrogametalk.com/threads/poll-memento-no-4-what-should-i-draw-next.6681/

Maybe merge DONE
https://retrogametalk.com/threads/re-and-ew-fans-are-welcome-to-talk.6992/
-with-
https://retrogametalk.com/threads/resident-evil.6205/

I did it :D
Now my hands kinda hurt… but it is done
It was a lot of work, but im happy to help regardless, if you have further questions either related or unrelated to this thread, feel free to drop me a PM (i gave you a follow so you can dm me), I’m always happy to help, and it’s nice you’re reaching out

 

[Glimbo]

Thanks for moving them. I added this last second in an edit though so it got missed. My bad.
https://retrogametalk.com/threads/poll-memento-no-4-what-should-i-draw-next.6681/ moved

 

[Aisf]

Thank you Glimbo for continuing to do this service for the RGT community

 

[Glimbo]

Took another look at the Forum Games & Chatter section and there were a few in there. I think this is the last of it (for real this time).

Game Recommendations:
https://retrogametalk.com/threads/looking-for-games-that-can-run-on-my-laptop.5572/

Movies & TV:
https://retrogametalk.com/threads/opinions-on-the-new-shrek-5-teaser.5679/

General Gaming:
https://retrogametalk.com/threads/why-do-so-many-people-have-difficulty-with-fighting-games.6723/
https://retrogametalk.com/threads/your-favourite-visual-novel.6001/
https://retrogametalk.com/threads/video-game-girl-characters-that-you-had-a-crush-on-back-then.6158/

Books & Magazines:
https://retrogametalk.com/threads/why-are-books-often-darker-than-their-adaption-counterparts.3672/

 

[DragonMals]

I hope the "Which user would you go on a date with?" and "Let's do a Race!" Thread will be saved, if you mind, please...

I second this. The former was literally the general chat for RetroGameTalk, and I too wished for the return of that thread to come in, even if I don't really communicate in there much.

I appreciate the mods for going out of their way to search through the archives of the cemetery to bring back threads that were used a lot on the forum. Puts a smile on my face. :D

Post automatically merged: Apr 3, 2025

Perhaps the AMAs could be like a sub forum introductions? They are pretty much just more extensive and detailed ways to get to know your fellow users.​

And this is ANOTHER idea that I also second with. You are such an absolute legend for coming up with this idea. For new people to come into the place to start making an AMA thread to get to know them better. Now that makes me wished that I never removed mine if it could eventually be salvaged....

 

[Glimbo]

Looks like General Discussion is back. I wasn't expecting it to be but I wouldn't say this was wasted effort. Lots of threads are in a more appropriate spot and without the posting restrictions so newer members can participate. Feel free to close this and mark it as done.

 

[Cheela Cheela Cheela's icon]

You did great!!! And some threads were move to more appropriate sections soo i am sure everyone appretiate what you did! thanks for your work :3

 

[Waffles's iconWaffles]

Looks like General Discussion is back. I wasn't expecting it to be but I wouldn't say this was wasted effort. Lots of threads are in a more appropriate spot and without the posting restrictions so newer members can participate. Feel free to close this and mark it as done.

You did an amazing job, and not for the first time.

Thank you for being such a great contributor to this community, dude.