I've decided to make some notable changes to the blog, although it may take a bit to implement all of them. I've been giving a lot of hard thought to a number of aspects of DCUO, and noted a few things. First, DCUO Leagues seem to ebb and flow, with periods of high level involvement, then after peaking the membership either leaves (to other leagues, or simply quit the league in question... or the DCUO altogether). A few leagues are successful in the long-term, with dedicated leagues lasing up to years of play. I'd gather these would compose of hard-core players (e.g. they spend a lot of time on the DCUO). For the most part however, DCUO leagues seem to have a sinusoidal curve form... like all curves, there is a climb up, a peak, and a decline. Based on my own views of the JL Legends league, it seems to be on an unfortunate down-swing, with established members either offline for a good period of time, or members simply departing the league. Thus, growing a larger audience for the blog will need more than just an attachment to the current league.
Next, I'm looking at growing the blog. Not for any profit, mind you (blogging isn't profitable, unless you are focusing *all* of your efforts on it - this from experience), but just to have more to discuss past the DCUO. I like playing DCUO as a casual player, and will continue to have a focus on it, but there is a lot more to the genera than the DCUO. Exploring past the DCUO boundaries is something I'll be doing with the re-vamped blog, including Marvel work, independent comics, and just OC ("Original Characters") from other sources (see below)...
Also, I intend on adding saucier graphics to the blog. Just my own bias, but the "superhero" genera has a lot of "idealized" graphics (e.g. superheros don't reflect the "real world"), so I'll be posting more graphics. Nothing obscene, but I may push some boundaries - just a heads-up. As such, as there seems to be some ladies in the league, I wouldn't want to offend them, so... yet another reason to re-work the blog.
Finally, I like adding good "superhero" graphics, sometimes just to post good work. I'm past the "deconstruction" era of comics (though I will post on "The Boys" - probably the ultimate in superhero deconstruction). Sometimes, old fashion comics are the best... even if they may not make any sense. Therefore, I'll add more "old school" work to the blog. Being prior-service, I'll also add more "patriotic" types of work (not specifically US-focused, but patriotic nonetheless).
So, there you go... changes a-coming to the blog. To recap:
1) Update the blog name and url (reasonably soon), so the blog is somewhat independent,
2) Move coverage beyond the DCUO, to provide a larger base to blog upon,
3) Saucier Graphics (but nothing obscene), so there are more visuals, and finally,
4) More "old school" graphics, for the same reason as #3.
I've already started with the new header... which is, in itself a work-in-progress. The hardest part will be coming up with a new blog name... it'll take a while but I'll make sure there is a re-direct from there to there. Thanks again for visiting and hope to see you soon!
