No one's done with 4PP =]

[Jessie]

I heard people are leaving 4PP.
I am so sorry that happened guys =[

It is true that there are more people on 4PP to watch them broadcast and it is also true that it's hard to carry out a decent or maybe develop a little personal conversation with the 4PP. But you can't just leave. If you are a long time viewer, you've basically grown with them. If you guys remember how they first started and how much they've grown into now, why don't you hang in there and continue to support them? It'd be interesting to see how much more they can achieve.

They are so sad to see this post even appear on the forum. They really do appreciate you guys being there and try to have fun with them when they actually look at developing 4Player Podcast as an important job.

Because of knowing them in person, I've seen David getting stressed out about looking for better equipments to bring you better effect on videos and podcasts. Brad insists on playing and broadcasting every night to keep you guys entertained even when sometimes he is tired as hell from working the whole day (Yes, they are not bums that play video games all the time), or him sitting in front of his computer late at night thinking about what to write and present on 4PP blog to bring you more insight on games and this multi-million game industry, hoping you guys will take a notice and comment them, so they know they are doing a good job. Travis, your favorite Nobunaga, fighting the chances to make it to Wayback Wednesday and the podcast every weekend as much as possible with his parents. It's hard for him because as you all know, he just graduated from high school and still has parental restrictions. Nick, who spent the whole day at home messing with "garage band" on his mac to figure out how to edit and better the sound quality for all the podcast listeners who only download the podcast episodes and don't have time to show up on the live show. He was so excited that the garage band works.

Not to mention other extra videos they shoot to introduce you more about them.

I am not saying this to make you feel that they are just doing this as JUST a regular job. They are doing this because of their passion for video games.

They don't like it when people scream out games and make them play something PEOPLE want to play. I mean, sure, there are times when game season gets a little dry and they don't know what to play, and they will ask you guys for recommendations. But the constant and repetitive requesting won't get them anywhere. It just frustrates them that you guys are not being very understanding of where they are coming from at times.

They do this because they love video games. And ever since they started the show, they love you guys too! That's why they care enough to not just play video games, but also trying to interact with you guys, bringing out the talents of Mike and Sandra to come out with new comics, shooting more videos for you guys to get to know them (or in Gummy Bear's case...to make you laugh), or bringing extra game players so you don't feel the show is getting dull (You all know you love Juan, Matt, and Japancast).

They love you guys, because if it wasn't for you guys, all their effort would've gone to waste. They enjoy your company, and they hope you are enjoying theirs as well.

Plus, Jessie loves you guys too! Why would you want to leave me? =[

[doompiggy]

Very well said, Jessie.

[muffinmcfluffin]

ive decided to continue to watch every night but im done with chat

i'll stick to the forums to that

[slytman]

Well other than everyone ordering them to play a certain game or certain song and spamming LOL every time something funny happens it's not bad at all. I love watching them every time they broadcast and i'm usually checking if they are every hour or so.

[bl00dey3s]

im never leaving. but i do understand why ppl leave. idiots come on everyday and it just brings ppl down to see ignorant ppl and retards saying the same things and asking the same questions over and over and over 24/7. i think something should be done about this

[PunchDrunkGaming]

I probably would still be watching the feed if my connection would be able to handle it, I go back to college in August so I'm looking forward to getting back into watching the feed.

But for now the forum/blog/podcast is where I'm getting my 4pp fix!

[kwanzaat]

I've enjoyed the show immensely since I started watching February this year. I'm glad that the guys are getting more exposure and that the show (podcast, jtv, blog et all) is getting the attention it rightfully deserves. I think a lot of the newer folks are probably just getting accustomed to the live stream aspect of it all--- Heck when I clicked the link to see these guys play Condemned 2, I didn't know what I was getting myself into.

A few months later and now 4pp is part of my daily regiment, and has quickly supplanted other means of garnering information about games. I like the games they enjoy, I enjoy all of their personalities--and like the take they have on video games as a whole, seeing the industry through the glasses of people much like myself. Add that to the fact that the modship in chat and the community as a whole is openly welcoming, I really think these guys are on to something.

So in short. Don't go no wheres... and embrace the community, should you choose.

[tyson03]

I've just recently gotten into watching the pod cast, mainly because...yes, I am one of the many thousand who have seen Scooter brothers and the "Holy shit it's a bear!" videos, but I think the one thing that I was positively enthralled about was the community aspect. I'm always looking for a great online community that loves all forms of entertainment and won't mind just sitting back, relaxing discussing things of common interest. This has especially become something I've been wanting to participate in due to the fact that some of my systems have actually broke, my computer is a piece of crap, and most of my friends are busy (I know too many older people who are dealing with college and even worrying about alot of my friends joining the military and wondering if/when they'll return and how their service is going to affect them) so I have way too much time to myself with nothing much to do.

It's great that we can all just come to a place like this and hang out, even though alot of us are miles away from each other. Not to mention, once I get my 360 up and running, I'm sure I'll have alot of new friends to kick ass and take names with online, heh.

So, even though I haven't been here very long, it's still quite sad to hear some people who've been here with these guys in the long run are leaving due to some complications. I just hope the rest of you guys here try to get the message the 4PP members are trying to convey to us and stay along for the ride, ^^

[cafeLA]

It's like fans of a garage band that make it big.

"Who are all these people! Where did they come from! They don't know them like I know them!"

Call it the "Cardigans Effect"

IMO, that line of thinking is pretty selfish. Of course 4pp wants their community to grow, so everyone should welcome whoever wants to join. Those who expect bear videos all day will be disappointed and taper off eventually, but the ones who give a damn will stay and should be welcomed.

[muffinmcfluffin]

well of course, I watch everyday but I rarely say anything in chat because it will just get bumped out of frame by people screaming songs and games at them.

prime example;
2 days ago Brad was playing n+ and he was stuck on this one level for a few minutes, he was irritated, it was understandable. I looked over at the chat and it was nothing but people either, a; making fun of him for not beating it yet, b; a couple people encouraging him, and c; still demanding songs and games.

so I doubt you'll see my name come up in chat a lot, but I'm always watching the broadcasts and highlights

[loverboy699]

Jul 14, 2008 10:40:38 GMT -5 muffinmcfluffin said:

well of course, I watch everyday but I rarely say anything in chat because it will just get bumped out of frame by people screaming songs and games at them.

prime example;
2 days ago Brad was playing n+ and he was stuck on this one level for a few minutes, he was irritated, it was understandable. I looked over at the chat and it was nothing but people either, a; making fun of him for not beating it yet, b; a couple people encouraging him, and c; still demanding songs and games.

so I doubt you'll see my name come up in chat a lot, but I'm always watching the broadcasts and highlights

me too i rarely talk in chat my reason is everyone ignores me. even when chat is slow.

[animehater]

Jul 12, 2008 21:18:06 GMT -5 doompiggy said:

Very well said, Jessie.

Indeed, I'd say more but I think that would be too cheezy. But I will say thanks.

[bigfatanalogstick9]

I've been on JTV since January, and have watched 4PP since March. I'll leave 4PP when the original four do. I think the ones who choose to leave 4PP is benefiting us, or me at least.

[evilplans]

i dont really see the point in chat, other than asking 4pp a smart question.i really hate it when people tell brad in all caps to play a game he's already beaten before. i just wonder how annoying it would be for 4pp

[geminidragon]

Pssh, I have returned, so no one panic ;D