Losing members?

[Tyler]

look at the room numbers for the events...

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[MKR&*42]

HFFM Have had busier events for quite a time, the amount in Habbox Events seems unchanged (actually higher in some events shocker).

[lemons]

was the current event even originally on timetable because I didn't see it

[sex]

heaven or hell is a better game, everyone can play at the same time to (which is why it more popular)
when smurfed/alex hosted it im sure the room filled up

[Smurfed-]

was the current event even originally on timetable because I didn't see it

The 1pm event got added just before the hour had started as it was a last minute booking.


heaven or hell is a better game, everyone can play at the same time to (which is why it more popular)
when smurfed/alex hosted it im sure the room filled up

That's one of the reasons I like Heaven Or Hell as you can play with either a lot of people or not so many. When I checked, I had 35 people in my room which isn't bad at all.

[Yawn]

i was just about to make a thread to say that zebaddi should be banned from hosting higher or lower

it is boring, it isnt challenging, only 1 at a time AND HE HOSTS ALL THE FRICKIN TIME

[Cerys]

When I was events staff all those years ago, the numbers were around that. Nothings changed really.


Tbh I view this forum as a mainly forum-based group of people. We have MANY dedicated members, but most of them only go on the forum/enter the HxHD every now and then.

[Jurv]

we usually have more people in our events (well much more recently anyway) but it all depends on the event that's being hosted and how much it's being advertised. over the past week i'd say habbox events have had the most amount of people or similar numbers in comparison to other fansites so it isn't really a problem. if anything you could say that we're increasing members not losing them.

[Zelda]

Yea if you think about it 24 people isn't that massively bad for an event that isn't massively popular either, much better than numbers in the last few months really. Plenty of events have been getting a lot more people atm so we are definitely increasing members, I know for one every time i've hosted snake it's got 40+ and like most of my other events have been having around the 30 to 35 mark atm.

I think a lot of it with that one has to do with how people are getting a bit fed up of h/l, especially with it being hosted like twice a day quite a lot recently

[Yawn]

i have started regularly attending events now and i thought they seemed busier than usual :Innocent:

[j0rd]

Remember as well that HxSS is just around the corner. I'm sure all events all day will be full for that :)

[Inseriousity.]

Yeah I've seen our events get full a lot more often now. There's still a lot more advertising that could be done but at least it's heading in the right direction. Personally, I find Heaven or Hell a bit boring, all you do is stand on a banzai tile but to each their own :P

[lucaskf390]

We have a big number of events, everyday and everytime. Sometimes will be full, other times will be empty. Don't mean we're loosing members, mean that time our users aren't active.

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[ihatehash]

Well I had 50 people in my event the other day so I think it often depends on the game being hosted

[!x!dude!x!2]

Benn like this for a while

[OldLoveSong]

am i the first to comment that its losing not loosing? but ya events have definitely been way more active this past month, depending on the game. We've gained a lot of new regular event players, from what I've noticed anyways

[Sho]

I think events are getting busier. About a month ago I'd have to wait around 20 minutes to get enough people to start a game whereas now it's full within a couple of minutes. I think it depends on the game itself and how well the event is advertised etc. An event with a room promotion and friend invitations is gonna get more people than an event where the host is sat there not making an effort to get people to come :P. I think they're getting busier though and we're getting a lot of new regulars too.

[JACKTARD]

I think the general direction is that events are getting busier, but then you'll always have quieter events at certain times of day and the more boring, less skill based games seem to be less popular too. When I've hosted things like Pool Attack and quiz based games I've reached 35-40 a couple of times.

[FlyingJesus]

i was just about to make a thread to say that zebaddi should be banned from hosting higher or lower

it is boring, it isnt challenging, only 1 at a time AND HE HOSTS ALL THE FRICKIN TIME

You voted for it (http://www.habboxforum.com/showthread.php?t=782125) :P

But yeah on that same link I don't know why some of the games with absolutely zero votes are still popping up all the time - they might be easy to host but if your job is to entertain people and not just sit around feeling popular because someone's in your room surely you ought to be making an effort to do the more interactive events that people actually enjoy. Chain game I see all the time yet zero votes, dhmw/pod racing still happens a lot with zero votes, various fridge games also unpopular but common, and the only reason I can think for it is that they're easy to host

[MKR&*42]

the only reason I can think for it is that they're easy to host

I've actually had hosts tell me "I cba so I'm going to host X, Y and Z" which is usually Don't get a carrot, fridge game and so on. It's bloody frustrating when they have that attitude and it brings the department down.

[FlyingJesus]

But of course they'll complain like hell if another member of staff does it when they're attending :P

http://media.tumblr.com/d62c86b3795bf76dcf26da4d878a82ed/tumblr_inline_mqn6qpbfYy1qz4rgp.gif

[Yawn]

You voted for it (http://www.habboxforum.com/showthread.php?t=782125) :P

But yeah on that same link I don't know why some of the games with absolutely zero votes are still popping up all the time - they might be easy to host but if your job is to entertain people and not just sit around feeling popular because someone's in your room surely you ought to be making an effort to do the more interactive events that people actually enjoy. Chain game I see all the time yet zero votes, dhmw/pod racing still happens a lot with zero votes, various fridge games also unpopular but common, and the only reason I can think for it is that they're easy to host
GROUP HIGHER OR LOWER

i had no idea this horrible 1 at a time higher or lower existed b4 zebaddi

[FlyingJesus]

Ohhhh the one with like 2 separate room bits yeah that is much more fun than a line of 50 dice that no-one can win so he doesn't have to give out prizes ever

[Zelda]

You voted for it (http://www.habboxforum.com/showthread.php?t=782125) :P

But yeah on that same link I don't know why some of the games with absolutely zero votes are still popping up all the time - they might be easy to host but if your job is to entertain people and not just sit around feeling popular because someone's in your room surely you ought to be making an effort to do the more interactive events that people actually enjoy. Chain game I see all the time yet zero votes, dhmw/pod racing still happens a lot with zero votes, various fridge games also unpopular but common, and the only reason I can think for it is that they're easy to host

Although I agree with this, I wouldn't agree with what you are saying about chain game, it was only single choice for a start, so clearly anyone voting for that also likes trivia games too so would have just voted for trivia anyway and anyone who voted for trivia probably likes it too. Wouldn't a "what games do you find boring/dislike" multiple choice probably suffice more for working out what people should host less?

[Jurv]

i definitely think some events organisers need to host a wider variety of events, especially considering the recent feedback we've had. events like don't roll a six and bingo (as well as the others) need to stop being hosted as much, especially now that hxss is around the corner. if we're aiming to attract more users we need to make sure events are fun and less tiresome and tedious. idk about any other eo but the events that are pretty much based on rolling a dice aren't fun to host so i can't imagine they'd be fun to play. it's not as if we haven't got a long list of events that are available to host (with instructions) in the staff handbook lol

[Stephen]

can someone correct the spelling

[Reality]

I don't think a lot of the hosts come away from their comfort zone, I mean Jade Foregetfuhl;)bought in Heaven or Hell which was amazing, bought it back and got it really going nice event and really fun and enjoyable to play but then you have other hosts that stick to the same events like Bingo, Roll A 6, Higher Or Lower never see any of the old SuperMarket Sweep, Whats The Time Mr.Wolf and many others even snake retro version was good where you rolled the dice and the mats where on the floor telling you where to go 2 back 2 forward etc.etc. I don't think this is why there is much involvement and activity with Habbox Events, HFFM do a lot of events with Radio and In-client I think this is what Habbox is lacking some motivation and determination from the staff themselves because when I go to the events it is just the same! I know this may strange but the appearance of the room will determine if the player wants to join in the game or not! HFFMs rooms are remarkable absolutely outstanding and you look at some of the EO's event rooms in Habbox quite frankly they are appalling to look at a few pieces of furni to make an event and a few dice no real VIP area, you look at Cassiieee; Her event rooms are just remarkable she puts a lot of effort in to the rooms she builds and gives it some thought! Yes not everyone can have great rooms like it or have the credits to fuel it but you have a Habbox Events Manager for a reason to help you with your rooms! They have rooms of furni that can be used for events even if it's an odd sticky to explain rules!

On a whole I think the Events Dept. needs a real think and sit down with their staff to try and come up with some sort of order and organisation because even the Managers and the Staff don't speak there is no involvement with the staff and Manager. HabboxLive there are Skype calls messages nearly 24/7 events everyone just stays quiet until something outbreaks like a argument then the whole teams go *Kaboom*

Habbox Events Managers Smurfed-; Bolt660;

Regards,
James

[Jurv]

HFFMs rooms are remarkable absolutely outstanding and you look at some of the EO's event rooms in Habbox quite frankly they are appalling to look at a few pieces of furni to make an event and a few dice no real VIP area, you look at Cassiieee; Her event rooms are just remarkable she puts a lot of effort in to the rooms she builds and gives it some thought! Yes not everyone can have great rooms like it or have the credits to fuel it but you have a Habbox Events Manager for a reason to help you with your rooms! They have rooms of furni that can be used for events even if it's an odd sticky to explain rules!

On a whole I think the Events Dept. needs a real think and sit down with their staff to try and come up with some sort of order and organisation because even the Managers and the Staff don't speak there is no involvement with the staff and Manager. HabboxLive there are Skype calls messages nearly 24/7 events everyone just stays quiet until something outbreaks like a argument then the whole teams go *Kaboom*

i wouldn't say it's the fact that our events room are appalling because most of them are alright, but what i do think is that some hosts are too afraid to change their room around and use a different layout for a different event. from what i've seen quite a few people stick to a simple room layout and stick to simple games like bingo, don't roll a 6, etc. like you said previously, it's very rare you see anyone change their room layout to host something on a larger scale like find the furniture or supermarket sweep - probably because it involves a little more effort than placing pods and holodice. i'm not saying that these events are never hosted though because that isn't true, it would just be nicer for a little more variety (which is what we're working on at the moment).

oh and i'm not sure why you think events management and staff don't speak because that isn't true at all. we have a group conversation on skype and those that choose to get involved are involved. as well as that there's the spam thread which every department has and ours is pretty much used everyday.

[Smurfed-]

Since You've said quite a bit here I'll reply to each point separately



I don't think a lot of the hosts come away from their comfort zone, I mean Jade @Foregetfuhl (http://www.habboxforum.com/member.php?u=104248);)bought in Heaven or Hell which was amazing, bought it back and got it really going nice event and really fun and enjoyable to play but then you have other hosts that stick to the same events like Bingo, Roll A 6, Higher Or Lower never see any of the old SuperMarket Sweep, Whats The Time Mr.Wolf and many others even snake retro version was good where you rolled the dice and the mats where on the floor telling you where to go 2 back 2 forward etc.etc.

To be honest I don't think the events variation is to much of a problem at the moment. It has improved over the past few months but yes there is still room for a lot of improvement. We do need a lot more skill games which is something we're consonantly encouraging however we'll have to take a different approach to this because it obviously isn't working. I'll be talking to Martin and our two seniors about this when I get home from work.



I don't think this is why there is much involvement and activity with Habbox Events, HFFM do a lot of events with Radio and In-client I think this is what Habbox is lacking some motivation and determination from the staff themselves because when I go to the events it is just the same! I know this may strange but the appearance of the room will determine if the player wants to join in the game or not! HFFMs rooms are remarkable absolutely outstanding and you look at some of the EO's event rooms in Habbox quite frankly they are appalling to look at a few pieces of furni to make an event and a few dice no real VIP area, you look at @Cassiieee (http://www.habboxforum.com/member.php?u=96547); Her event rooms are just remarkable she puts a lot of effort in to the rooms she builds and gives it some thought! Yes not everyone can have great rooms like it or have the credits to fuel it but you have a Habbox Events Manager for a reason to help you with your rooms! They have rooms of furni that can be used for events even if it's an odd sticky to explain rules!


I definitely agree with what you said about the rooms, quite often I go to games that aren't related to Habbox or fansites in general and when I see a poor layout it doesn't encourage me to stay. Credit goes to Cassiieee; Civilisation; Inkwell; JACKTARD; Jurv; and Comity; who have amazing rooms and always go for something different. With what you said about the manager helping with rooms, whenever needed I always try my best to supply the EO's with furni if they don't have it. Unfortunately I'm not made of money. Believe me if I could give every EO amazing furniture to create amazing rooms I would.


On a whole I think the Events Dept. needs a real think and sit down with their staff to try and come up with some sort of order and organisation because even the Managers and the Staff don't speak there is no involvement with the staff and Manager. HabboxLive there are Skype calls messages nearly 24/7 events everyone just stays quiet until something outbreaks like a argument then the whole teams go *Kaboom*

Habbox Events Managers @Smurfed- (http://www.habboxforum.com/member.php?u=80910); @Bolt660 (http://www.habboxforum.com/member.php?u=55726);


What do you mean when you say order and organisation? Myself and Martin are always talking to our staff, whether that's in the spam thread or on Skype, we have a staff spam chat on skype that is constantly used. I know what you said about arguments used to be the case especially around Easter but this has improved massively.

[Shar]

The title is bothering me a lot

o/t I don't think there's a problem with habbox events. From what I can see from the events I have been attending it is actually doing better at the moment and people just like nit picking.

[Catchy]

thing is a lot of the habbox forum members don't actually use the client that much

[wixard]

hxss please don't host crap events like the heaven or hell or ff or RACES

i hate the chain game normally but it would be good with hxss cos then people would pick people on their teams

also can we have a habbox mystery train please? just separate from events
I MISS MYSTERY TRAIN

[Stephen]

whats a mystery train it sounds exciting

[Logandyer45]

The Radio is doing fine with listeners. Events host need to be more creative.

[Samantha.]

hxss please don't host crap events like the heaven or hell or ff or RACES

i hate the chain game normally but it would be good with hxss cos then people would pick people on their teams

also can we have a habbox mystery train please? just separate from events
I MISS MYSTERY TRAIN

What games would you suggest people host during hxss? What is mystery train?

[Yupt]

so much love for whoever fixed the title spelling.

i personally thought events were doing alright, always seems like there's plenty of people in there mostly and they're run well. no problems that i can see.

[FlyingJesus]

HxSS should just be one unending game of melting carpets and when one host collapses the next takes over right up until the 2 weeks or whatever are up. It will be accompanied by a soundtrack on HxL of Chesney Hawkes' "I Am the One and Only" on repeat and occasionally the agonised screams of DJs who find themselves unable to play whatever tosh Rihanna has out this week

[despect]

I haven't looked through the thread so i'm sorry if i repeat what anyone has said.

I personally think events are doing completely fine, they are getting more busier especially during the times where UK people are asleep. I think sometimes what i think can help is people of the department like all the events staff come together and support each other, i hardly ever see many events staff in other events other than their own. Only people i can say i've seen in events other than their own are @Samantha. (http://www.habboxforum.com/member.php?u=46136); and Civilisation;

[orientalframe?]

I haven't looked through the thread so i'm sorry if i repeat what anyone has said.

I personally think events are doing completely fine, they are getting more busier especially during the times where UK people are asleep. I think sometimes what i think can help is people of the department like all the events staff come together and support each other, i hardly ever see many events staff in other events other than their own. Only people i can say i've seen in events other than their own are @Samantha. (http://www.habboxforum.com/member.php?u=46136); and Civilisation;

are you stupid? :S i see the majority of eo's in the events (that aren't their own) all the time lol...

[despect]

are you stupid? :S i see the majority of eo's in the events (that aren't their own) all the time lol...

and calling someone stupid is called for? :S i was saying about what I have seen.... i go to as many events as i can. -.-

And to add how can you call me stupid when the events manager even agreed himself.. LOL.

[orientalframe?]

i don't really care whether events management agrees or not, doesn't mean their opinion is automatically correct lol. i don't think it's right to single certain people out for something that you believe 'helps' when the whole department does it

[despect]

i don't really care whether events management agrees or not, doesn't mean their opinion is automatically correct lol. i don't think it's right to single certain people out for something that you believe 'helps' when the whole department does it

If you felt i was singling out certain people then i apologise that wasn't my intention.. i was giving an opinion, as it is called a feedback thread for a reason. After discussing it with Alex anyway he did say that there a lot of events staff that go to events that arent their own and some that perhaps could improve on it, but yeah.

[Zelda]

I think it is pretty ridiculous to state that only sam and elliot go to other people's events really gotta agree with chels. Most of the team comes to each others events especially those of us in management as we have lotto tickets to sell at them etc?

[despect]

I think it is pretty ridiculous to state that only sam and elliot go to other people's events really gotta agree with chels. Most of the team comes to each others events especially those of us in management as we have lotto tickets to sell at them etc?

As i said in my last post...... i spoke to alex about it and he corrected me :S

[James]

I think it is pretty ridiculous to state that only sam and elliot go to other people's events really gotta agree with chels. Most of the team comes to each others events especially those of us in management as we have lotto tickets to sell at them etc?

I don't think James' post was meant to be a personal attack on anyone. He was merely going by his observation. He didn't say 'Nobody else in the department does', he said 'That i have seen'. So to call it ridiculous when he was stating his personal opinion (which he is entitled to) is ridiculous in itself. It wasn't meant to be taken personally or to offend anyone.