Author Topic: New Kid (Read 6225 times)

The Ottoman · « **on:** June 09, 2009, 11:06:49 AM »

Hi. I'm new to these boards. I have some questions. I would like to know what I shouldn't do on here, who likes to argue, who likes chess, what are those stars for, and how can you get your own picture on here. Thanks! Ottoman.

TimMierz · « **Reply #1 on:** June 09, 2009, 11:12:27 AM »

Welcome aboard the USS cactusgamedesign.com/message_boards! I'm your Yeoman Purser, Tim.

What you shouldn't do: Make pointless, derogatory, offensive, or Swahili posts. Unless they're funny.

Who likes to argue: Far too many of us.

Who likes chess: A surprising amount. There's been some recent talk, and a Chess feature was recently added to the boards. I haven't closely followed the chess talk, but I believe NotOfThisWorld and Egyptian enjoy games.

What those stars are for: They represent how many posts you have (unless they're big shiny stars, in which case they indicate a moderator/administrator). Don't worry about making a lot of posts just to get more stars. You'll be much more respected for fewer thoughtful posts than a lot of pointless posts.

How you can get your own picture: Click the "Profile" button on top and go to the Forum Profile Information section. There you can choose a predefined avatar, or link to one you've uploaded elsewhere (like on PhotoBucket).

Give you tips: Don't eat the gazpacho.

The Ottoman · « **Reply #2 on:** June 09, 2009, 11:14:37 AM »

Thank you, Tim.

TheKarazyvicePresidentRR · « **Reply #3 on:** June 09, 2009, 12:31:01 PM »

Welcome, hope ya have fun.

TheMarti · « **Reply #4 on:** June 09, 2009, 12:53:05 PM »

Welcome, welcome

Korunks · « **Reply #5 on:** June 09, 2009, 01:10:10 PM »

Welcome

Rawrlolsauce! · « **Reply #6 on:** June 09, 2009, 01:11:37 PM »

Yo homedog, what be crackalackin'?

Clarinetguy097 · « **Reply #7 on:** June 09, 2009, 04:40:58 PM »

Quote from: TimMierz on June 09, 2009, 11:12:27 AM

What you shouldn't do: Make pointless, derogatory, offensive, or Swahili posts. Unless they're funny.

What about Dutch?

The Schaef · « **Reply #8 on:** June 09, 2009, 04:43:05 PM »

You can also pick a picture from some of the card art available in the profile settings. Just go to Profile -> Forum Profile Information and you can select first the expansion, then the image.

BubbleBoy · « **Reply #9 on:** June 09, 2009, 05:30:34 PM »

Welcome, sir, to these beautiful boards!

Prof Underwood · « **Reply #10 on:** June 10, 2009, 01:02:29 AM »

Welcome, and good questions.

What you shouldn't do here: Post something that doesn't really add anything to the discussion. Curse. Talk about rated R movies or rated M games. Necroposting is generally looked down on, but if you add something significant, it's ok.

Who likes to argue: The person who seems to enjoy inciting arguments most is Colin, and the person who is most often the sucker who lets himself get dragged into them is me. The person to avoid arguing with at almost all costs is Schaef. And yes, I would consider both Colin and Schaef friends

Who likes chess: This is a new feature, but if you just click the button at the top of the screen (between "calendar" and "members", you'll find what you're looking for.

What are the stars for: Absolutely nothing. Technically they are for number of posts, but should really just be ignored.

How do you get your own picture on here: Answered already.

The Spy · « **Reply #11 on:** June 10, 2009, 01:09:45 AM »

Greetings, I am the Spy. (I have been slowly returning to the boards after an "eventful" spring.)

Quote from: Prof Underwood on June 10, 2009, 01:02:29 AM

Who likes to argue: The person who seems to enjoy inciting arguments most is Colin, and the person who is most often the sucker who lets himself get dragged into them is me. The person to avoid arguing with at almost all costs is Schaef. And yes, I would consider both Colin and Schaef friends

I think you are forgetting someone... *shuffles feet* Yes, I love to debate formally, but I try my best to choose my battles and avoid flame wars. If you love to debate, then PM me and we shall chat.

In regards to what you should not do here, I agree with Prof Underwood. Do your best to be civil because no matter how much division there is in our various political views, we are all ultimately striving to glorify God in the end. If what you post is unkind or ultimately ungodly, then I would beg that you do not post your comment. However, anything else is fair game and encouraged on these boards.

With that said, welcome to these boards.

~The Spy
P.S. I suppose that settles it, since I seem to be cursed. It appears that people hate to comment after I post on a thread and I tend to get the last word when I least wish for it. (See the text below my avatar picture.)

Edit: Heheh... thanks, No More Sorrow!

No More Sorrow · « **Reply #12 on:** June 10, 2009, 01:20:34 AM »

Welcome.

-TJ

lightningninja · « **Reply #13 on:** June 10, 2009, 01:29:27 AM »

Welcome. Go check out the sticked RTS and Hamchi threads in "online play" to get playing all of us and improving your game.

Don't: make unsupported or unrelated comments like "Jesus loves us all" when there is a really good debate going on.

Who likes to argue: You forgot me?!

I am always good for a debate, and me and the Spy have had several great ones on hamachi.

Who likes chess: Who doesn't!?

What are the stars for: How many accounts each of us have successfully hacked. If you see a "guest" posting, that means one of us (probably a ninja

) successfully hacked their late account. Basically, you get respect and street cred the more stars you get. If you hack someone twice (they make another account and you destroy that one too), you get to be either an administrator or a moderator. "Cactus Rob" is not Rob Anderson like most people think, it's actually someone who hacked the same person 10 times. Needless to say, he got the highest title of "Cactus Rob."

How to get your own picture: Be original. Don't get one.

Colin Michael · « **Reply #14 on:** June 10, 2009, 01:50:42 AM »

Quote from: The Ottoman on June 09, 2009, 11:06:49 AM

Hi. I'm new to these boards.

Bonjour.

Quote from: The Ottoman on June 09, 2009, 11:06:49 AM

I would like to know what I shouldn't do on here

Anything that you can't make into a clever joke to get away with. Necroposting I don't mind too much. From my own perspective, don't assume that your truths are the truths of everyone else on this board, because they aren't. There is a lot of corrupt beliefs on these boards, which is mainly my doing. Also, Shaef gets mad if you talk about cheese (which again, is my doing).

Quote from: The Ottoman on June 09, 2009, 11:06:49 AM

who likes to argue,

Everyone probably said I like to argue. This is not necessarily true; rather, I like to manipulate people into arguing with me.

Quote from: The Ottoman on June 09, 2009, 11:06:49 AM

Hi. I'm new to these boards. I have some questions. I would like to know what I shouldn't do on here, who likes to argue, who likes chess, what are those stars for, and how can you get your own picture on here. Thanks! Ottoman.

Quote from: The Ottoman on June 09, 2009, 11:06:49 AM

who likes chess

I like chess.

Quote from: The Ottoman on June 09, 2009, 11:06:49 AM

what are those stars for

They represent the descendants of Abraham: Mohammad, Jesus, Seinfeld, Einstein etc. (Just kidding. I'm sure someone else has hit on it).

P.S. Make sure you refer to "God" as YHVH, YHWH, or Yahweh when referring to the Jewish/Christian God, saving "God" for generic references, the Apostle's creed, and vain utterances. Certain people will be thrilled.

Cameron the Conqueror · « **Reply #15 on:** June 10, 2009, 11:57:28 AM »

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Who likes to argue: You forgot me?! Wink I am always good for a debate, and me and the Spy have had several great ones on hamachi.

I think we need a Hamachi room for debate so it can involve more than 2 people....... Problem Solved!

Name: Debate Room
No password

TheKarazyvicePresidentRR · « **Reply #16 on:** June 10, 2009, 02:52:37 PM »

Don't: be emo

Rrulez · « **Reply #17 on:** June 10, 2009, 03:36:50 PM »

Don't: be critical of emo people

BubbleBoy · « **Reply #18 on:** June 10, 2009, 03:48:48 PM »

Don't: argue with RR

Minister Polarius · « **Reply #19 on:** June 10, 2009, 07:55:47 PM »

Don't: Be a follower of any trend.

Rrulez · « **Reply #20 on:** June 10, 2009, 07:58:11 PM »

Don't: wear tight pants. It looks girly.

DaClock · « **Reply #21 on:** June 10, 2009, 09:36:08 PM »

Don't: band other peoples' moms into battle.

Colin Michael · « **Reply #22 on:** June 10, 2009, 09:37:09 PM »

Quote from: DaClock on June 10, 2009, 09:36:08 PM

Don't: band other peoples' moms into battle.

Or your own mom, for that matter.

Sorry Freud.

TheKarazyvicePresidentRR · « **Reply #23 on:** June 10, 2009, 10:51:11 PM »

Do: Quote Freud

RTSmaniac · « **Reply #24 on:** June 11, 2009, 02:31:36 AM »

Do: Do the Dew
especially those 2 new game fuel flavors mmmm

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Author Topic: New Kid (Read 6225 times)

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