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Hi, I’m Emeralda and I’m a newbie. Please feel free to bash me, as is the tradition for newbies. Anyway I just thought I’d introduce myself, and to make sure that my introduction doesn’t get classed as SPAM I’ll ask you all a question.
You see when ever things go wrong for me I’m always being told that “life’s a game” and sometimes you “have to take chances”. So my question is, if life is a game what are some of the elements from video games that you wish you could have in your life?
To get you started here are some of mine:
Being able to walk around with assorted weaponry without anybody batting an eyelid at you. I don’t want to use the weapons on any one; they just look so cool. Plus who is going to mess with you when you’re armed to the teeth.
When your bored and don’t have anything to do, being able to walk into a stranger’s house and start questioning them for clues as to what you should do next, without them getting all upset and calling the police.
Being able to wear bazaar skimpy clothing that shows off way too much flesh, with out people thinking that you are weird and ogling too much (some ogling is okay).
Also when buying clothes you don’t worry if your bum looks big in it, you worry what effects it will have on you stats. Excuse me Miss Shop Assistant did you say that this blouse would add 5 points to my defence?
Being able to carry hundreds of items around with you with out breaking you back or even showing any unsightly bulges.
Having certain areas filled with monsters where you can go and fight them for the experience and the money. It would certainly beat the 9 to 5 job I have now!
Every one having there own personal theme tune that plays when you meet someone new. Then you could judge their character by their music. I don’t like the sound of him did you hear those crashing cymbals?
And of course I’d love to be able to save and go back if I’ve made mistakes. Imagine the fun you could have as well. If your having a bad day at work or school and the boss/teacher is getting on your nerves, you could save, tell them exactly what you think of them, perhaps even give them a good beating and then you could go back to your last save point and it would be as if it never happened. You’d get all the satisfaction without losing your job/getting expelled.
I’ll stop there and give you a chance to voice your opinions. I think this is the longest first post I’ve ever written. Sorry about that!
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You see when ever things go wrong for me I’m always being told that “life’s a game” and sometimes you “have to take chances”. So my question is, if life is a game what are some of the elements from video games that you wish you could have in your life?
To get you started here are some of mine:
Being able to walk around with assorted weaponry without anybody batting an eyelid at you. I don’t want to use the weapons on any one; they just look so cool. Plus who is going to mess with you when you’re armed to the teeth.
When your bored and don’t have anything to do, being able to walk into a stranger’s house and start questioning them for clues as to what you should do next, without them getting all upset and calling the police.
Being able to wear bazaar skimpy clothing that shows off way too much flesh, with out people thinking that you are weird and ogling too much (some ogling is okay).
Also when buying clothes you don’t worry if your bum looks big in it, you worry what effects it will have on you stats. Excuse me Miss Shop Assistant did you say that this blouse would add 5 points to my defence?
Being able to carry hundreds of items around with you with out breaking you back or even showing any unsightly bulges.
Having certain areas filled with monsters where you can go and fight them for the experience and the money. It would certainly beat the 9 to 5 job I have now!
Every one having there own personal theme tune that plays when you meet someone new. Then you could judge their character by their music. I don’t like the sound of him did you hear those crashing cymbals?
And of course I’d love to be able to save and go back if I’ve made mistakes. Imagine the fun you could have as well. If your having a bad day at work or school and the boss/teacher is getting on your nerves, you could save, tell them exactly what you think of them, perhaps even give them a good beating and then you could go back to your last save point and it would be as if it never happened. You’d get all the satisfaction without losing your job/getting expelled.
I’ll stop there and give you a chance to voice your opinions. I think this is the longest first post I’ve ever written. Sorry about that!
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JAT = just arrived today
We may be convinced by something like that if only it hadn't happened hundreds of times before. Most new users end up making some daft mistake that reveals who they really are.
Rainier Wolfcastle wrote:
> If you only arrived today, how do you know about it?
Like I said in my last post, I'm a Newbie to these forums but I have spent many a long hour on other forums such as nosgoth.net and squareunderground (now shut down *sob*) So I know about Newbies and Newbie bashing. Its popular on nearly all forums. If you still don't believe me, I'm sorry but I just don't know how to prove to you that I am new here. Oh well thats life I suppose, in the end it really make no real difference what you think, I am what I am.
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> If you only arrived today, how do you know about it?
Like I said in my last post, I'm a Newbie to these forums but I have spent many a long hour on other forums such as nosgoth.net and squareunderground (now shut down *sob*) So I know about Newbies and Newbie bashing. Its popular on nearly all forums. If you still don't believe me, I'm sorry but I just don't know how to prove to you that I am new here. Oh well thats life I suppose, in the end it really make no real difference what you think, I am what I am.
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Emerelda, you make reference to "Newbie Bashing." An age old tradition held by the Notables and some regulars here.
If you only arrived today, how do you know about it?
If you only arrived today, how do you know about it?
Little Hobbo wrote:
> You're not a newbie, you're a JAT.
I am a Newbie, well a Newbie to these forums at least. This may sound dumb but what exactly is a JAT. (Please forgive my ignorance)
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> You're not a newbie, you're a JAT.
I am a Newbie, well a Newbie to these forums at least. This may sound dumb but what exactly is a JAT. (Please forgive my ignorance)
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You're not a newbie, you're a JAT. And no JAT would know that 'newbie' is the correct terminology for what you will become. Meaning that you're not a JAT either; you're a regular in disguise. :P
torticollis wrote:
> TO heal my insanity with a three point green spell.
But why would you want to do that? Lifes so much more fun when your insane
Emeralda
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*Fully paid and pround member of the Insanity club of Great Britain*
> TO heal my insanity with a three point green spell.
But why would you want to do that? Lifes so much more fun when your insane
Emeralda
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*Fully paid and pround member of the Insanity club of Great Britain*
To wear a cow mask and be respected as an adult.
Being able to find/buy a healthpack when you're ill instead of watching GMTV for 2 weeks.
TO heal my insanity with a three point green spell.
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