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After racking my brain trying to figure out a way to get a reader discussion and sense of community going on my site, today I decided to try something that my target demographic would have in common beyond my comic itself.  Though not as much as I used to be, I've always loved videogames and know quite a bit about the industry, so I figured I'd start there.  I posted a lengthy blog featuring the Daisenryaku series; it's a turn-based Strategy franchise that so far has only a few games represented outside Japan, but nevertheless is an awesome experience to play with a group of friends.  I then posted a link to the page both on my comic's Facebook fan page as well as a 40,000 views-strong suggestion thread (which I am an active member of) for Daisenryaku Perfect HD to be localized at the US PlayStation forums.

If this idea proves to be beneficial I will probably try adding more weekly blog entries featuring an "old school" videogame series and if not, I'll just drop it.  I don't yet know whether this will help boost my readership much (if at all) in the long run, but I'm willing to experiment a little as long as I don't risk the site losing its overall identity as a webcomic.  A thriving community is one where there is active reader participation and dialogue flowing, and I know I'm not even close to that yet.  Regardless, I will continue working to improve the core of the site, which is the comic itself, from my artwork to my writing.  Given enough time and perseverance, hopefully the effort will pay off.