Lab_Nuke
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| 01 Jun 2017 04:01 AM |
The front page is like a rat trap, once games get in it. I highly doubt they will come out, Here is why.
The algorithm is broken, when a game (Roblox HS for example) gets popular more people spread the word to their buddys, then more and more, start playing. Then after a while, it gets on the front page. Giving it traction to get even more popular. Then, its like a trap, people keep playing the game. Its not going anywhere anytime soon. Not until somebody emptys the trap. Thats the issue, and thats why the front page has games thats stick there, they arent terrible. They just dont leave room for even more good games. Which means some devs who actually worked hard lose money.
How to fix it: make it so every week or so. The games page gets cleared, and gets random games people are playing. So every time you refresh, new games appear. Making some not as popular games that are also good, more popular.
Im not sure if this algorithm change would be flawless, but leave your thoughts, or ways to improve below. |
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Nathorix
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| 01 Jun 2017 04:06 AM |
The problem with that is, big games like Jailbreak have worked their way to the front page via good content. Many developers rely on Roblox as a source of income and if they're not on the front page then they'll stop making games as they'll stop getting money and they'll get a different job.
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| 01 Jun 2017 04:09 AM |
I agreee. Small developers making MINT games are getting nothing. This is so unfair and I COMPLETELY agree with this.
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Lab_Nuke
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| 01 Jun 2017 04:09 AM |
What about unique games like Auto Duels or 1337h4xorz Ultimate Build? Those have good content, but i dont see them there. Do you?
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iPhynx
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| 01 Jun 2017 04:09 AM |
I wouldn't say clear, but have the games follow a point system. These points can be calculated from Thumbs-Ups, Favs and Plays. However, if a game is in the top 10 for more than a week, it's points get reduced, allowing for other games to jump up.
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| 01 Jun 2017 04:11 AM |
How about another category where games that get favorites and thumbs up get shown for a week?
https://www.roblox.com/library/604671208/ALL-OF-THE-PLAYERS-Minecraft-Parody |
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Nathorix
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| 01 Jun 2017 04:13 AM |
If this were to happen, random games would be on the front page. It would be completely destroyed.
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Lab_Nuke
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| 01 Jun 2017 04:21 AM |
| Yes, but seeing new random games would be interesting, most likely fun. And helpful to many developers. Even if it doesnt work out they can rollback to the current algorithm. |
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| 01 Jun 2017 04:23 AM |
This would be an alright update
Hats <3 RIP 260K+ RAP and 15K+ Posts |
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Lab_Nuke
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| 01 Jun 2017 04:25 AM |
| Exactly, this update would be ok. It will allow alot more player's creativity to shine like never before. |
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| 01 Jun 2017 04:28 AM |
| Thats why there is a button saying 'See more' |
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Lab_Nuke
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| 01 Jun 2017 04:32 AM |
| I know, but people focus more on the games page. |
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