I think start with the basic tag tutorials and build up to everything else; I've developed some skill myself but some more help would be greatly appreciated. And hopefully I won't be the only one checking these tutorials out.
I'm sure tons of new people will come into DM when they see the title of 'beginner tutorial' pop up. Probably a lot of them have wanted to try tagging, but haven't really looked much into it and/or think they're no good at it.
By doing this, we'll maybe get them to a confidence level to where they'll want to post their stuff.
Over time, they'll get more and more confident and maybe even become regulars. Others will see this and start entering DM themselves and learning how to tag. More and more people will come in and we'll probably have at least a semi-thriving section again.
So yeah, I'll crank out as many beginner tuts as I can. Is there anyone in DM here who's good at GIMP? I know Geocillin and Aldrain use it, correct? We'll need GIMP tutorials as well, since not everyone is willing to buy/pirate Photoshop.
I think we should also create/remake (IDK if we already have one, I can't remember) a sticky thread that introduces people new to tagging and tells them the basics. Maybe it could also give them links to where they could download GIMP for free or where to get Photoshop, and then give them a ton of beginner packs (which would consist of C4D's, renders, tutorials, brushes, etc...). There could be DM'ers who are in charge of that thread who could answer any questions they have about any graphics stuff and also give critiques on their results to the tuts.
Is anyone else going to make tutorials? I'm sure it'd help a lot if the newbies learned from more than one member. I'm not the most advanced tagger on this forum, either, so we need someone more skilled than me to make tutorials as well.
Also, I like Aldrain's idea; posting on brand new member's profiles and advertising DM. Maybe we could point them towards the shops if they want a set or point them towards the resources section if they want to learn tagging, too?
I also would be willing to give newcomers to KHI a little welcoming gift; like, make them a nice little avatar (KH related, since they probably came here for KH) and welcome them to KHI. Then we could tell them about DM and tell them to come over if they want to request another avatar or signature from us. The kindness and friendly nature will at least make them remember us fondly or consider taking a look at DM.
I think we just need to participate more in the community. The newbie avatar gift idea I stated above might be a good idea to at least let the newer members know/remember we're here.