NBI: Retrospective

Ravanel posted today about the Newbie Blogger Initiative run last year by Syp of Bio Break fame. Given the woeful failure rate of blogs in general, Ocho's assessment of 25% NBI blogs still active a year later is a resounding success for the Initiative. I was honored to be invited by Syp to be one of the "steely-eyed veterans" giving advice, even though I am somewhat noobish about it myself. And I am happy to have served even a small role in the Initiative.

"We have done the impossible, and that makes us mighty."

Congratulations to those from the NBI Class of 2012 still going strong—or even limping along. Don't forget that you can "respec" your blog, even you originally started dedicated to a single game or theme. It might revitalize your enthusiasm for the hobby. This space started out as a WoW and STO blog, but has evolved as my interests have. To those who have shuttered your blogs, I am sorry you're no longer with us, and I hope you have found or returned to another hobby that you enjoy immensely. :) I still keep a running list of recent posts by NBI bloggers to the right.

Anyway, here are what others (both Veterans and Newbies) are saying about the NBI a year later, shamelessly stolen, like the Badge, from Ravanel:

• Ravalation: NBI: One Year and a Week Later
• Avatars of Steel: Virtual Party to celebrate the original Newbie Blogger's Initiative
• Casual Aggro: The Newbie Blogger Initiative - 1 Year Later
• Healing the Masses: Newbie Blogger Initiative Info and Guides Which I have also permalinked to the right. 
• World's End Tavern: Newbie Blogger Initiative: One year later
• The Ancient Gaming Noob: New Blogger Initiative a Year Later - Who Survived?