Hey there friends!
Look out, it's Friday's edition of the Spaces Spotlight! We've been getting some really awesome spaces sent in lately, and I just want to let you guys know to keep up the great work! That said, let's jump right in, shall we?
"Mansion Ponce" by Ponce is an interesting layout due to its asymmetry. The mansion part is along the north-east side, replete with club, dining area (great effect with the palm trees) and a living room. A multi-sourced river tops off the design, flowing alongside a brick courtyard. A unique spot to visit!
"Beachfront" by ScotsAlan is loosely based on a beach/waterpark theme, with a long stretch of riverfront sandy beach and arching causeways. It brings to mind a "lazy river" water ride with inner tubes and a gentle current. Stop by for a visit and a wander down the river.
"DHINDAcute's Space" by DHINDAcute was a gem I found right at the top, and was one of the first rooms I've seen consistently packed to the brim with users. With a great urban blue apartment style and personalized accents, it isn't hard to see why. The biggest feature of this room isn't the ample seating and the smooth flow from one room to another, but the great people.
Kudos to all who made the grade for this latest instance of Spaces Spotlight! Keep up the awesome building, and be sure to keep sending them in!
See you in Bobba!
-GreyPawn
31st July
posted by greypawn 7 months ago
Hey there friends!
Feedback is something we consider really important in the development of Bobba, and I'd very much like to encourage all Bobba users to tell us what you think about the features of the service. To that end, we've actually set up three different areas where you can give us your take on Bobba's progress!
The first is Bobba UserVoice, which you can find at http://feedback.bobba.com. This is for more technical issues that arise, support requests, installation issues and that sort of thing. You'll also find suggestions here about user recommended features and options which can be voted on by other users. If you see something you like here, be sure to cast a vote for it!
The second means of direct feedback we have is our Facebook Bobba group page, found at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bobba/97952869090. The Facebook group is more laid back, casual and chatty. Suggestions and discussions tend to be freeform, and it's a great way to network with friends you know in-game. Become a Fan and join in the discussion!
Last but not least is the Bobba Twitter feed. You can follow along from the front page of the Bobba official site, but there is much more to be read by becoming a Follower. Pose a direct question about Bobba and get an answer short and sweet (that's the fun of what it is to tweet!). Check out our Twitter at the following address - http://twitter.com/bobba.
So speak up, group up, follow along and get involved! We're glad to have you with us in the Bobba community and we look forward to hearing from you.
See you in Bobba!
-GreyPawn
30th July
posted by greypawn 7 months ago
Hey there friends!
As you've probably noticed, Bobba continues to grow in leaps and bounds. Every day we are adding more and more people to our community, and wonderful new spaces are popping up all over the service! As we grow, it is important to remember that there are three basic rules that everyone must follow in order to keep Bobba safe and fun for everyone.
- Don't Break the Law: Criminal activity in Bobba is criminal activity in the real world. Don't share copyright or inappropriate materials, and respect the intellectual property rights of one another.
- Don't Harm Others: Harassment, threats, stalking, griefing, racism, homophobia, spamming, scamming, sexism and hate group material or discussion is not allowed in Bobba.
- Don't Harm the Service: Hacking and exploiting are forbidden in Bobba. No discussion of exploits, hacks, moderator or customer service actions is allowed within the service.
That's it! Easiest set of guidelines to follow that there ever was! If you find yourself in doubt about if something is allowed in Bobba, check above with The Big Three. If the situation still doesn't quite fit, follow the old addage and just "Be cool." Your fellow Bobba users will appreciate the courtesy, and so will I.
Thanks for your attention, and I'll see you in-game!
-GreyPawn
30th July
posted by greypawn 7 months ago
Hey there friends!
Spaces Spotlight is back today to showcase some of the great new creations users have been bringing to life lately in Bobba. So come along with me for the ride and let's check these awesomely designed spaces out-
First up is Converce's Space by user Converce. You'll immediately spot a trend thats been raging in Bobba, that being to personalize one's space with your name. Converce has managed to do this in black marble, and it really gives a neat edge to the space. This space has a very strong organized feel to it, with very clearly laid out rooms and hallways. A sweeping staircase compliments the pool and garden areas with a nice touch to the checker pattern in the club area.
As in our last spotlight, one of the three rooms embodied simplicity, and "Santai" by Fika fills that role in today's showcase. A soil bordered river leads off from a quaint garden area, and a niteclub room adds needed seating and a warm space for chats.
Meteor Garden by Quien is a vertically oriented space, a style pioneered in Bobba originally by the builder Unyiel. Meteor Garden features a large number of variations on the theme, aligned against a central river flowing from further "up" in the space. Apart from two seating areas you can find a handful of "meteors" in the grassy river source near the topmost portion of the space. Meteor Garden is a very cool design, and should be visited by any admirer of visual effects through building in Bobba.
That's all for today - check back with me later in the week as more spaces make the Spaces Spotlight grade! As a reminder, if you think your room can make the cut, shoot me a message at "GreyPawn" in Bobba and I'll swing by and take a peek. Who knows, you too might end up in the spotlight!
See you in Bobba!
-GreyPawn
28th July
posted by greypawn 7 months ago
Hey there friends!
There have been so many new wonderful spaces popping up in Bobba, I just had to show you these three awesome new ones before the weekend arrives.
NirvaNa by NirvaNa features one of the biggest swimming pools, a lush garden, sleek club and a side house. Light walls function as the backdrop for the club section, which has plenty of room for chilling out after dancing away the night.
Dinii-iitu-ayuu by Dinii-iitu-ayuu is proof that bigger isn't always better. With a compact form, this tranquil space is simple and well built, a relaxing spot near the water. You can almost make out the outline of a fish or a whale if you look hard enough!
Art-Attack! by LunaLLy is a magnificent example of pixel-style art in a Bobba space. A black stallion romping over grasslands, rearing towards the heavens - this room is not just pure art. Check out the fancy seating arrangements, museum-style, that the builder has placed at the far end of the room. Very classy and one of the most ingenius works we've seen so far.
Kudos to all who made the cut in the Spaces Spotlight! If you've got talent, or if you find that your room is one of the most popular with the crowd in Bobba, send a message to my avatar "GreyPawn" with your room name and I'll be happy to check it out.
Till next time, see you in Bobba!
-GreyPawn
24th July
posted by greypawn 7 months ago
Hey there friends!
Did you know that you can add more rooms than just those listed under your native default language in Bobba? Under Language Settings, you can add additional groups of languages that contain rooms you might otherwise not see. While rooms are grouped by language, you might also find the occasional non-standard space where users are speaking your native language as well as another.
For instance, I myself have English, Finnish, and Indonesian listed as languages under my available Hot Spaces. I like to browse through the Indonesian spaces for awesome inspiration on building and room layout. Most Finnish rooms I've been in also have users that speak in English very well, and can carry on some very entertaining conversations! I strongly recommend any user to explore and see what you can find, and definitely don't restrict yourself to a single language in your adventures in Bobba.
You'll be happier, and who knows - maybe you'll pick up a bit of the local lingo in your travels?
See you in Bobba!
-GreyPawn
23rd July
posted by greypawn 7 months ago
Heya friends!
Hope you had a great weekend! We're back this week with three great new spaces to spotlight. Bobba users have been really busy building up their custom rooms, and we absolutely love showing them off here in the Spaces Spotlight. Check out these cool creations we found over the weekend-
This first one is called "5ber's Home" by user 5ber. You can tell a lot of work and love went into making this room. The stairs transition beautifully from one room to the next, and check out that waterfall that feeds gently into a brook. Very classy and stylish all around.
"Heartrob's Place" by Heartrob25 is a classic layout with ample seating and multiple places for admiring the landscape. The decor compliments each individual sub-room, and the whole design is brought together with a hedged path.
"The Very Best Place" by Dmitry is a medium-sized club with an incredibly cool tiered water effect. The bar is ultra-chic and even includes a little hot tub spot to get wet with your relaxing drink. A dance floor tops off the club section, and a path through the outside garden leads to a sitting room for more casual conversation.
Great rooms all, be sure to visit them if you have the chance and congratulate the owners on making the Spaces Spotlight list! Also, a gentle reminder that the Maze-Making contest is now underway, so get your submissions in as soon as you can!
See you in Bobba!
-GreyPawn
20th July
posted by greypawn 7 months ago
Hey there friends!
I just wanted to take the opportunity to share with you some of the great rooms we've been seeing pop up in Bobba lately. These are some really great rooms built with a lot of creativity and skill by some wonderful users. Take a look at a few of these, and hopefully it will even help give you a few hints or inspiration on how to build your own great room (or awesome maze for the contest!).
This one is called "Gorila" by user Uragilfoz88. As you can see it is a split-level club with a great emphasis on two-story effects with lights and plaster walls. Really awesome use of open space.
Here's a cool room named "Lounge" by Alphonsemucha with one of the best staircases I've seen so far. The use of multi-level wall blocks in the rear give it a castle feel with crennelated walls.
"Love Place" by Mania is a reminder that simplicity can also be elegant. The main feature here is the custom-shaped heart room for intimate "heart to heart" chats. Check out the hot tub!
Got a cool space you think takes the cake and want it featured on the Spaces Spotlight? Send a message in-game to "GreyPawn" with the name of your space and I'll pay you a visit to see if you're space has got what it takes to make the grade.
See you in Bobba!
-GreyPawn
17th July
posted by greypawn 7 months ago
It's summer, and what better way to pass those hot sunny days than trying your hand at crafting a truly wonderful maze in Bobba! We're holding a contest for creative room builders out there so you can show off your awesome skills, grab a bit of fame and take home a really neat reward!
Download Bobba and start building your own most clever, best looking maze. When you've finished, send a message with your room name in it to "GreyPawn", your friendly Bobba Community Manager. On August 11th, we'll run through the entries and judge based on difficulty and visual quality. Extra points will be awarded for really creative designs! For an added bonus to those users that are more socially-inclined, the top five rooms with the most visits during the contest will also take home an awesome prize!
The top ten winners will all receive a pack of five (5) new, unreleased Bobba decorative items that have never been seen before! In addition, the winners will be highlighted on the official website.
Best of luck, and be sure to get those entries in before the deadline on August 11th!
See you in Bobba!
-GreyPawn
15th July
posted by greypawn 7 months ago
Bobba now has a new group set up on Facebook for our fans to join up and follow along! Take part in the discussion, dish about room building tips, and network with friends in the new group. Hurry over and check it out at the following URL - http://bit.ly/1aDp2V
Oh, and hey! If you get bored, come visit me and say hello in my unique room in Bobba. Do pardon the dust - it isn't quite done yet, but you can take a sneak peek and see some never before seen items and decorations that may make their way to the public! To find it, just do a Space Search for "GreyPawn's Space". I'll see you in Bobba!
10th July
posted by greypawn 8 months ago