I found one of the real strengths of BGDF and a big reason I was attracted to it was the very ability to "Air" my game ideas, and get some pretty swift and thoughtful responses. I finally completed a game I am proud of and recently submitted it to Hippodice, manly from the encouragement and criticism I recieved by posting it to the "Game Design" list.
I find that with the Journals, it is hard to get anyone to make comments on what I have written. Is there a way to get more people to view the journals or can we start airing our ideas on the main page again?
Triktrak