BGSF Newcomer Tips : Othor Games

» Fri Sep 21, 2012 1:45 pm

Hey guys,

So, a lot of us have been here a while, but there were some things we had to get used to in order to fit in. There are some things the rules don't tell you. Luckily for the newbie's, they'll have this thread.

So, what tips would you give to someone who just joined BGSF?

I'll start:

1 - Avoid the newly released game sections of the forum.
2 - Don't argue with anyone when they say Morrowind is better. You'll be virtually stoned by the majority of the forum.
3 - Don't ask for financial advice.
4 - Don't ask for medical advice.
5 - When in doubt, JAHO.

Continue...

» Fri Sep 21, 2012 10:31 am

Don't join in platform wars. It's not worth the time they waste.

» Fri Sep 21, 2012 2:20 pm

Any criticism of Skyrim is invalid too

» Fri Sep 21, 2012 10:05 pm

Never voice an opinion.

» Fri Sep 21, 2012 11:34 am

Read and heed the stickied rules.

Thought that would have been number one!

» Fri Sep 21, 2012 9:50 am

No one is allowed to butt hurt... punctuation and grammar are appreciated... stay the hell away from the game sections.

» Fri Sep 21, 2012 12:15 pm

As a new member I spent a lot of time checking out the forums. Two things I have learned, stick to the forum rules and if you don't, beware of the Bear.

» Fri Sep 21, 2012 2:08 pm

Read and heed the stickied rules.

Thought that would have been number one!

I came in here to post this, but you beat me to the punch. Darn!

» Fri Sep 21, 2012 6:55 am

Use Search.
Don't start a new thread for every idea that pops into your head.
Don't be stupid.
Don't post ponies.

» Fri Sep 21, 2012 9:58 pm

If someone says something you disagree with, just laugh and read something else.

Any criticism of Skyrim is invalid too

No no, quite the opposite. Claims of disappointment and other apathetic feelings towards Skyrim are a must on these forums.

Don't post ponies.

Your avatar is in direct violation of this rule! I sentence you to be stoned by cupcakes.

» Fri Sep 21, 2012 7:34 am

Don't post ponies.

Except in the brony thread. Or for the lulz.

» Fri Sep 21, 2012 11:57 am

Except in the brony thread. Or for the lulz.

You can post cats all you want, though. I would right now, but I want to post pictures of shirtless black metal band members holding sandwiches more.

» Fri Sep 21, 2012 12:06 pm

Avoid talking about ponies outside of the pony thread. That means you too, non-bronies.
Never attempt to start an argument.
If you never got your Bethesda Game Studios Forums Approved Fishystick, then you must get one immediately.
Respect the mods. For goodness sake, respect the mods!

» Fri Sep 21, 2012 6:29 pm

Any criticism of Skyrim is invalid too

What forum have you been on lol?

Morrowind for the hardcoe IMMURSHUNZ!!!!

» Fri Sep 21, 2012 1:35 pm

Keep your avatar consistent so that people will be able to recognize you more easily.

» Fri Sep 21, 2012 8:12 am

Don't be rude.
And if someone is rude towards you, don't be rude back. Just report the post and don't reply.

» Fri Sep 21, 2012 12:46 pm

Keep your avatar consistent so that people will be able to recognize you more easily.

But having a Halloween and Christmas variation is encouraged. :tongue:

» Fri Sep 21, 2012 8:47 am

Keep your avatar consistent so that people will be able to recognize you more easily.

This a thousand times, even if I break it. I recognize so many people not by their names, but by their avatar. It's just faster :twirl:

» Fri Sep 21, 2012 3:22 pm

Keep your avatar consistent so that people will be able to recognize you more easily.

We're quite the static bunch ain't we?

» Fri Sep 21, 2012 9:46 am

Remember that there is (for both good and bad) a rather "sheltered" mindset. Not quite sterile but there's a lack of spontaneity and chaos.

» Fri Sep 21, 2012 11:47 am

But having a Halloween and Christmas variation is encouraged. :tongue:

Of course.

We're quite the static bunch ain't we?

That's how I like it.

» Fri Sep 21, 2012 10:02 pm

Don't do what I do,

since I do it better anyway,

..which is being me.
-told ya

» Fri Sep 21, 2012 7:04 pm

The most important thing to remember is that the rules are arbitrary and that the moderators have absolute authority in every case.

» Fri Sep 21, 2012 2:31 pm

Just thought I'd throw in some more.

- Spare us your "new game ideas", we've heard them all before and there's a reason it's not an actual game.

- You don't have to quote the OP when posting.

- Dont type your sig. at the bottom of posts, just add it to the actual signature panel.

- Use the default font. You're not a unique snowflake.

- Never admit to using Apple or Alienware. You will be murdered.

» Fri Sep 21, 2012 8:05 am

- You don't have to quote the OP when posting.

But do use quotes elsewhere. They're very good for helping track the thread of a thread.