...is because they're too busy posting images of the title screens. Seriously people! There is way more to making a game that drawing a cool title screen with Photoshop. Most screenshots people post usually consist of A.) A title screen that tells the viewer absolutely nothing about the game, or B.) Screenshots that show a map made out of RPG Maker sprites that don't even hint at the gameplay.

I'd wager that most developers posting screenshots of their AWESOME title screens are doing so before they write a single line of code for their game. Perhaps developers are confused: PEOPLE DON'T COME TO BYOND FOR THE SWEET GRAPHICS, and they certainly don't come here to look at title screens.

If you post a screenshot of your game, then do it for the right reasons. DO NOT just do it to show off the graphics, because it will be next to impossible to impress people. You’re pandering to an audience who own PS2s and Xboxes… do you really think that you can compete? Additionally, don’t post a screenshot when all you’ve done coding-wise is define the turfs and drawn a map.

Here is a good example of the type of screenshots you should be posting, as demonstrated by Kunark. Why? Because this screenshot is showing something new, unique, and interesting. The graphics don’t grab your attention, the gameplay does. Bottom line: your screenshots should say something about your game.

If you’re developing a game, the title screen should be one of the last things that you create. Most of the crappiest games on BYOND have cool looking title screens backed up with non-existent, lame, or pointless gameplay. Therefore, a title screen means ABSOLUTELY NOTHING. In fact, nowadays title screens are almost a sure indicator of a worthless game beneath the surface.

If you’re developing a Pokemon game, then show a Pokemon getting caught. If it’s a DBZ game then let’s see a freaking Kamehameha wave hurdling towards another player! Screenshots for role-playing games should show off the game mechanics and interface. Images for strategy games should give players an idea of how the game works.

Don’t be lazy. Make a great game and take some screenshots of the game in action to show off your hard work. When you’re about done coding everything else, pop open Photoshop and draw yourself a title screen.