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Subject: Why doesn't Bungie utilize advertising space?

Now, in the quantum moment before the closure, when all become one. One moment left. One point of space and time.

I know who you are.

You are Destiny.

If you've been to this website for more than an hour, you would notice the Halo: Reach banner on the side of the forums that consistently reminds you to purchase the Noble/Defiant map pack (even though you probably already have it). Bungie is well-past their transition phase (a little over four months now. I'm unsure if they're still receiving money from Halo: Reach sales and whatnot, or if Microsoft is paying them to keep the banners on Bungie.net), and I was curious why Bungie doesn't utilize their advertising space? This entire area is pretty much open to getting that kind of content - and I know there would be many companies and people who would pay a pretty penny for the page impressions Bungie gets each day.

I'm going to wager that Bungie is weird and doesn't like money, or they probably just don't enjoy having advertisements for external products on their site (they're ugly, security reasons perhaps?). If this is the case, and Bungie doesn't intend to allow others to advertise on their website, perhaps it could be used for better purposes:

We've all seen the ideas that The Classifieds could take an appearance there; it would make sense, and fits perfectly. (Alongside Hylebos' thread, this could be used for a similar purpose.) If links to threads were provided in that small little column, not only would it boost the importance of The Classifieds, but it would also allow forum-goers to easily see things that they want to see. Maybe not group advertisements, but perhaps place a filter for threads in the Classifieds? Fits better sorting for this sort of circumstance. Maybe the next major site overhaul Achronos has been hinting at will contain this - something I'm looking forward to.

  • 12.25.2011 3:47 PM PDT

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I've bought the Noble map pack 27 times now.

  • 12.25.2011 3:51 PM PDT

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A conjunction of this and Hylebos propositions would be a great. Hopefully, as you said OP, this will be something that appears in the "new hawtness". I could see myself using a feature like this quite often.

[Edited on 12.25.2011 4:00 PM PST]

  • 12.25.2011 3:53 PM PDT

Although I assume Bungie still makes money off the Noble Map Pack, I wouldn't mind seeing some more advertisements that weren't promoting it.

I must admit, however, that I am surprised I haven't noticed a Crimson advertisement yet. If they've had one up, I don't remember it. It would probably be a good idea to have those as well as future Aerospace projects advertised here, especially now that the front page isn't a constant advertisement.

  • 12.25.2011 3:54 PM PDT

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In 30 years they reduced the civilized nations into carrion and ash. Until the free city of Madrigal alone defined them. An army gathered there, and a desperate battle was joined against the fallen
Heros were born in the fire and bloodshed of the wars which followed and their names and deeds will never be forgotten


Posted by: Old Papa Rich
I've bought the Noble map pack 27 times now.


Noble Map Pack: 800 M$ points

800 points = $10.00

27 x 800 = 21,600 points or $270

Waste of $260.00 unless you have 26 alts.

[Edited on 12.25.2011 4:08 PM PST]

  • 12.25.2011 3:55 PM PDT
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Posted by: spartain ken 15

Posted by: Old Papa Rich
I've bought the Noble map pack 27 times now.


Noble Map Pack: 800 M$ points

800 points = $10.00

27 x 800 = 5,000 points or $270

Waste of $260.00 unless you have 26 alts.
Thanks for clearing that up Dr. Ken.

  • 12.25.2011 4:05 PM PDT
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Posted by: komark
Posted by: spartain ken 15
Posted by: Old Papa Rich
I've bought the Noble map pack 27 times now.


Noble Map Pack: 800 M$ points

800 points = $10.00

27 x 800 = 5,000 points or $270

Waste of $260.00 unless you have 26 alts.
Thanks for clearing that up Dr. Ken.

Dude, he's not a Doctor.

  • 12.25.2011 4:10 PM PDT

"Except we, we're the zebras. All fenced in...and ready for the slaughter!"

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Posted by: spartain ken 15
Posted by: Old Papa Rich
I've bought the Noble map pack 27 times now.
Waste of $260.00 unless you have 26 alts.
I'm sorry, but how did you identify Papa's post as serious? It's obviously just in jest.*

*If i'm wrong then /facedesk.

  • 12.25.2011 4:10 PM PDT

Posted by: spartain ken 15

Posted by: Old Papa Rich
I've bought the Noble map pack 27 times now.


Noble Map Pack: 800 M$ points

800 points = $10.00

27 x 800 = 21,600 points or $270

Waste of $260.00 unless you have 26 alts.

*facepalm*

  • 12.25.2011 4:13 PM PDT

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Posted by: vanert
Posted by: komark
Posted by: spartain ken 15
Posted by: Old Papa Rich
I've bought the Noble map pack 27 times now.


Noble Map Pack: 800 M$ points

800 points = $10.00

27 x 800 = 5,000 points or $270

Waste of $260.00 unless you have 26 alts.
Thanks for clearing that up Dr. Ken.

Dude, he's not a Doctor.
But...he touched me in that place :(

Also, it would still be a waste of money even if he had 26 alts. Only have to buy it once :|

  • 12.25.2011 4:14 PM PDT

Spread the love...

Yeah, it would be great for Classfields stuff to go there.

  • 12.25.2011 4:14 PM PDT

In a time long past, the armies of the dark came again to the lands of men. Their leaders became known as the fallen lords, and their terrible sorcery was without equal in the west.
In 30 years they reduced the civilized nations into carrion and ash. Until the free city of Madrigal alone defined them. An army gathered there, and a desperate battle was joined against the fallen
Heros were born in the fire and bloodshed of the wars which followed and their names and deeds will never be forgotten


Posted by: Sven Nietzsche
Posted by: spartain ken 15
Posted by: Old Papa Rich
I've bought the Noble map pack 27 times now.
Waste of $260.00 unless you have 26 alts.
I'm sorry, but how did you identify Papa's post as serious? It's obviously just in jest.*

*If i'm wrong then /facedesk.


I didn't think he was serious, who would spend $260.00 on noble map packs?

  • 12.25.2011 4:15 PM PDT

Posted by: vanert
Posted by: komark
Posted by: spartain ken 15
Posted by: Old Papa Rich
I've bought the Noble map pack 27 times now.


Noble Map Pack: 800 M$ points

800 points = $10.00

27 x 800 = 5,000 points or $270

Waste of $260.00 unless you have 26 alts.
Thanks for clearing that up Dr. Ken.

Dude, he's not a Doctor.
No, he has his doctorate in Mathologies.

  • 12.25.2011 4:16 PM PDT

Key

I'd like a trending topics section to be perfectly honest. Two each from the most popular (at any given time) forums. Let's say that once Destiny launches (obviously) the Destiny forum is very active, and the Septagon keeps it's new-found activity level, and the Flood stays its normal hyperactive self.

Then you would have two trending topics from the Septagon, two from the Destiny Forum, and two from the flood. Now, because the advert is the same size as the TFT's, we can gauge how much room this is going to take up. Let's assume there's little "header" bar above each 'section' on the trending topics. That now takes up a total of about 7 of the top forum topics (out of 10).

So with that leftover 10, we could have a list of 3 "Upcoming Events" (the three closest to happening; whether they're site-wide or just from a group you're apart of). Now we have two different things integrated into a space that was not previously used, and it takes up where the ad used to be. Then, on pages where it displays the TFT's, you can have a choice to toggle between those and the 'Bungie Toolbar' as it were, because they both take up the same space.

Might make a thread with more ideas about a 'Bungie Toolbar' in a bit. Now I must go and fondle my Christmas presents.

Edit 1: Making thread now.

Edit 2: Thread made.

[Edited on 12.25.2011 6:46 PM PST]

  • 12.25.2011 4:19 PM PDT
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Posted by: spartain ken 15

Posted by: Sven Nietzsche
Posted by: spartain ken 15
Posted by: Old Papa Rich
I've bought the Noble map pack 27 times now.
Waste of $260.00 unless you have 26 alts.
I'm sorry, but how did you identify Papa's post as serious? It's obviously just in jest.*

*If i'm wrong then /facedesk.


I didn't think he was serious, who would spend $260.00 on noble map packs?


Thats like saying 'Who would waste so much money on Bungie swag?'. You should make a new account and call it Irony.

  • 12.25.2011 4:45 PM PDT

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Posted by: Old Papa Rich
I've bought the Noble map pack 27 times now.

Hahahah win. 28 me

  • 12.25.2011 4:50 PM PDT

I agree that the ads should be utilized better since they're a tad useless right now (unless Bungie's somehow making a decent profit from those ads). I suggested they be used to advertise news stories or groups in Mythix a while back, but I'm sure someone has better plans.

I guess we'll have to wait for the new hawtness sadly.

  • 12.25.2011 5:07 PM PDT

I prefer to not see any ads at all. So, I just install adblock plus and BAM problem solved. If Achronos (or other web admins) decided to change it to a type of "Group advertisement", I wouldn't be against that.

  • 12.25.2011 5:15 PM PDT

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Posted by: spartain ken 15

Posted by: Sven Nietzsche
Posted by: spartain ken 15
Posted by: Old Papa Rich
I've bought the Noble map pack 27 times now.
Waste of $260.00 unless you have 26 alts.
I'm sorry, but how did you identify Papa's post as serious? It's obviously just in jest.*

*If i'm wrong then /facedesk.


I didn't think he was serious, who would spend $260.00 on noble map packs?


You sir, are the dumbd.

  • 12.25.2011 5:31 PM PDT

Oh hey there

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Because they don't need more money, and it would be annoying.

  • 12.25.2011 5:33 PM PDT

"Find The Bomb?!
Find The Bomb?!
I'm Looking For The Flag!
What The Heck Is Assualt!?"

In all seriousness, it's because Bungie online advertises Bungie products. It looks professional, is nice to the community, and I think when it gets down to it they think it is just a classy thing to do.

Currently they have nothing to advertise as having their IP be secret. Later though don't worry it will get underway.

  • 12.25.2011 5:43 PM PDT

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They should advertise stuff from the Bungie Store!

Even though I can't buy any of it. International shipping be damned!

  • 12.25.2011 6:27 PM PDT

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Who likes seeing ads? I know I don't.

  • 12.25.2011 6:34 PM PDT
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Posted by: Cobravert
I just saw a green monkey nut shot a small tan lizard(?) in a gunny sack.

I wouldn't mind advertising as long as it generated more money for Bungie to use. For example, if Activision was allowed to advertise other Activision properties for extra revenue for Bungie. Other than that, I don't really want to see random ads splayed across my screen. It's bad enough on the sites that I use minimally.

  • 12.25.2011 6:51 PM PDT

From my experiences, Bungie is one of the few companies that are not whores for money. That probably explains a lot of it.

  • 12.25.2011 6:52 PM PDT

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