At 9/22/09 05:13 PM, Ismael92 wrote: Also, I'm loving both EGB stories, I wish there were more people writing fan-fiction about the EGB, it's so damn entertaining!

Some where in the NGPD forum I wrote a 2 (?) part story about Clock Day, and was planning to continue it into the EGB when I moved up to here, but never did. I'll see if I can dig it up and repost it in the EGB forums.

Then, if you guys want, I'll continue it.

Turns out digging it up and reposting took less time then I thought.

Here it is, The Arrest! In all it's terrible, terrible glory.

I guess you could call this a resubmit since cr8bz just submitted another 9.7 mb blank screen. lol. The link for the blammed version is on this page or the last one.

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At 9/22/09 08:43 PM, michelinman wrote: I guess you could call this a resubmit since cr8bz just submitted another 9.7 mb blank screen. lol. The link for the blammed version is on this page or the last one.
http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/51 2384

I don't know if i'll flag that. It's just a blank screen that is just going to get blammed :::thats if they even wait for it to load::: I'm on the line about this one, if you think so you can flag it. Personally i think i will be blammed before enough people flag it.

At 9/22/09 08:53 PM, idiot-buster wrote: I don't know if i'll flag that. It's just a blank screen that is just going to get blammed :::thats if they even wait for it to load::: I'm on the line about this one, if you think so you can flag it. Personally i think i will be blammed before enough people flag it.

There's a lot of people that vote 5 on blank screens when they are a high file size assuming that it's just taking a while to load and since it's so big it must be good. Statwhores and whatnot. I didn't whistle that one either to be honest, I just felt it was best to show you guys this so that people who actually give a shit vote on it while it's UJ. Not encouraging mass voting, just sayin it something you guys should see. :P *dodges banhammer*

At 9/22/09 09:15 PM, michelinman wrote: There's a lot of people that vote 5 on blank screens when they are a high file size assuming that it's just taking a while to load and since it's so big it must be good. Statwhores and whatnot. I didn't whistle that one either to be honest, I just felt it was best to show you guys this so that people who actually give a shit vote on it while it's UJ. Not encouraging mass voting, just sayin it something you guys should see. :P *dodges banhammer*

Ya, i waited for a few seconds for it to load and then i looked at who submitted it and well just thought to myself "this is probaly nothing" So after i waited for it to load i just voted what i though it deserved. I Do agree that there were probaly some users who just wanted there point and just voted 4-5 regardless of what they thought about it :::it's really a sad thing:::.

No mass voting guys @;-}>

At 9/22/09 05:13 PM, Ismael92 wrote: Also, I'm loving both EGB stories, I wish there were more people writing fan-fiction about the EGB, it's so damn entertaining!

Haha, funny you should mention that. I'm currently writing an EGB fanfic myself. So far I'm on the prologue, but I'd say I'm about 50% done with the first draft. After that, I'll revise it and post it up. Expect it in the next few days.

Also, I've noticed that from the movies that I have watched today, 90% of them are legitimate submissions where authors truly worked hard to create something good to offer to the portal. There are always few bad apples in a bunch, but I'm impressed with Madness Day this year.

Oh, and I'm bringing this back for old-time's sake.

*Salutes*

At 9/22/09 09:24 PM, idiot-buster wrote:

At 9/22/09 09:15 PM, michelinman wrote: There's a lot of people that vote 5 on blank screens when they are a high file size assuming that it's just taking a while to load and since it's so big it must be good. Statwhores and whatnot. I didn't whistle that one either to be honest, I just felt it was best to show you guys this so that people who actually give a shit vote on it while it's UJ. Not encouraging mass voting, just sayin it something you guys should see. :P *dodges banhammer*

I think you made your point. It's not whistleworthy, but damn if it won't fool half of the stat-whores out there. Damn good thing there are still people out there that, you know, actually vote on a movie they've seen.

I have to admit, though, some of the clock crew flashes made me laugh, as they took advantage of the nature of people not watching videos, or watching the first 10 seconds of it. It started out in a nice, serious plot...looked to be a quality CC flash. Then, about 60 seconds in, after almost reaching a climactic part of it, it goes to a picture of Tricky. Fucking epic.

Ya, i waited for a few seconds for it to load and then i looked at who submitted it and well just thought to myself "this is probaly nothing" So after i waited for it to load i just voted what i though it deserved. I Do agree that there were probaly some users who just wanted there point and just voted 4-5 regardless of what they thought about it :::it's really a sad thing:::.

No mass voting guys @;-}>

Yeah, that's kinda what we do here...not mass-vote. But I think if we had to talk about an UJ flash in here, that one would be the one.

Speaking of MADNESS Day, I've enjoyed every flash I've watched that has gotten excellent reviews and high scores. I'm somewhat ashamed to admit it, but I'm something of a save whore on Madness Day. At least 95% of the submissions are all so damn awesome. Course, when it comes to violence, blood, guts, gore, and guns, everyone is a save whore on Madness Day, right?

At 9/22/09 10:02 PM, PossiblePancakes wrote: Also, I've noticed that from the movies that I have watched today, 90% of them are legitimate submissions where authors truly worked hard to create something good to offer to the portal. There are always few bad apples in a bunch, but I'm impressed with Madness Day this year.

Yeah, there seems to be a lot more good submissions than last year, although there are less. And I'm surprised at the amount of non-Madness Day flashes coming out today. Although they could just be looking for that stat whore going around and 5ing everything.

Oh, and I'm bringing this back for old-time's sake.

*Salutes*

Damn, going in the way back machine for that one.

Oh, and in the 5.5 months since I last longed my stats, I've gained a whopping 38 B/P points and 63 posts. Go me!

It is September 23, and the bi-annual EGB rollcall has begun. I have sent out PM's to every member of the September roster (with the exception of Insanimation and Krev, who have since left the Barracks); I don't believe we've had any new recruits this month. If you did not receive a PM from me, let me know immediately.

After the rollcall is over (September 30 is the deadline), the EGB roster will be far more up-to-date and accurate, and then we'll begin the Officer Assessment---going through the current positions, determining if any positions are not currently needed (or if any new positions should be created), and determine if the current officers can/should maintain their posts.

We'll also be straightening up the EGB forums to ease access and procedure, as well as making it far more clear who is responsible for what in regards to reporting rulebreaking flash/art/etc..

In other news, with the recent (and somewhat controversial) locking of the NGPD, I'd like to remind all Barracks members to keep up their post quality, both here and in other threads. There's nothing wrong with small talk amongst the business, but make sure we don't have whole pages of off-topic discussion; for topics that popular, just make a thread in our forums. And remember, no one-liner posts in the Barracks, and don't make a post solely to mention a stat milestone or upgrade; wait until you have relevant stuff to post and mention it then.

Also, should the locking of the NGPD be particularly lengthy (or permanent), its members are welcome to join the Barracks as Guardsmen until they reach Private rank and join properly, as long as they abide by our rules.

The good old comfy barracks, same as always. Good to be back, but enough sentimentality, it seems by recent events that the NGPD has been locked and the warnings they got were there for a long time. All whilst the administrators prepare to brush the dust off an old "Madness Day" logo, print 2009 on it, and call it new & improved.

I for one think they could done fine with a little more hard work and caring (addressing to both issues).

At 9/22/09 10:41 PM, SlntCobra1 wrote: Speaking of MADNESS Day, I've enjoyed every flash I've watched that has gotten excellent reviews and high scores. I'm somewhat ashamed to admit it, but I'm something of a save whore on Madness Day. At least 95% of the submissions are all so damn awesome. Course, when it comes to violence, blood, guts, gore, and guns, everyone is a save whore on Madness Day, right?

I was pleasantly surprised with the quality of the flash that came out yesterday. It seems that, unlike some other days around here, people actually put effort into these. While not all were protect-worthy (obviously), a good percentage of them were...

At 9/22/09 10:47 PM, TheThing wrote: Yeah, there seems to be a lot more good submissions than last year, although there are less. And I'm surprised at the amount of non-Madness Day flashes coming out today. Although they could just be looking for that stat whore going around and 5ing everything.

That could also just be people who were unfamiliar with the NG "holiday." Either that, or the people looking for a quick five. Luckily, at least as far as I've seen, people weren't really giving out the "blind five."

At 9/23/09 02:28 AM, SlashFirestorm wrote: In other news, with the recent (and somewhat controversial) locking of the NGPD, I'd like to remind all Barracks members to keep up their post quality, both here and in other threads. There's nothing wrong with small talk amongst the business, but make sure we don't have whole pages of off-topic discussion; for topics that popular, just make a thread in our forums. And remember, no one-liner posts in the Barracks, and don't make a post solely to mention a stat milestone or upgrade; wait until you have relevant stuff to post and mention it then.

Agereed. Also, If there are any conversations turning into (or could be perceived as) arguments, it's best to move it off the main thread and use our own forums for it. We allow private bitchfests in there (within reason of course), and it's the safest place to put it. Don't think I'm calling anything we've said in here recently a real argument, but some of the threads of discussion could have been perceived as so. Obviously I don't like taking chances when we don't need to.

Also, should the locking of the NGPD be particularly lengthy (or permanent), its members are welcome to join the Barracks as Guardsmen until they reach Private rank and join properly, as long as they abide by our rules.

I love the idea, though I'm hoping it won't come to that. I'm sure the NGPD will come back after its due time.

At 9/23/09 06:19 AM, Phantom wrote: The good old comfy barracks, same as always. Good to be back, but enough sentimentality, it seems by recent events that the NGPD has been locked and the warnings they got were there for a long time. All whilst the administrators prepare to brush the dust off an old "Madness Day" logo, print 2009 on it, and call it new & improved.

I for one think they could done fine with a little more hard work and caring (addressing to both issues).

In regards to your first point, I agree, the warnings were there, but I don't think the actions there as of late deserve a permanent lock, though I don't think that will be the case anyway. There's actually a thread in our private forums you might wish to post in regarding this.

As far as your second point, I don't think they're touting that at all. As a matter of fact, for the first 20 minutes it still said "Madness Day 2008" on the logo. While it was quite funny to see, I don't think it really marred anything and I certainly don't think their goal was to present it like some "new and improved" Madness Day graphic.

After all, how much could you really change it? It represents the flash series quite well and still looks pretty badass (at least to me).

Anyway, glad to see you around here again!

I think we're due for a *salute*...

I thought I'd be active, but alas, because of recent events, I'm afraid I'm going to have to leave the Barracks for awhile.

It seems I won't have time to B/P at all anymore, or contribute enough to this thread or any of the fine fellows in it. Sorry guys. I'll probably be back, just not anytime soon.

****Malicious Submission Alert!****

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Was blammed and resubmitted. Proof:

http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/512360

At 9/23/09 07:46 AM, EagleRock wrote: After all, how much could you really change it? It represents the flash series quite well and still looks pretty badass (at least to me).

Heck if I know, but I think a couple touch ups would be nice of them, even if it's hardly noticeable, just something to brighten the spirit, instead of making this into a mechanic routine that "days" have their own fixed logo. I don't know if you remember, but there was a time when a special day logo was cherished, a lot.

I think we're due for a *salute*...

*vigorous salute*

At 9/23/09 01:17 PM, KingExodus wrote: ****Malicious Submission Alert!****
http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/51 2465

Interesting, but as someone who hasn't personally seen the previous submission, it just looks like another attempt at submitting, poor, obviously, but not one I can safely whistle malicious.

At 9/23/09 02:28 AM, SlashFirestorm wrote: Also, should the locking of the NGPD be particularly lengthy (or permanent), its members are welcome to join the Barracks as Guardsmen until they reach Private rank and join properly, as long as they abide by our rules.

I wouldn't mind joining here as a Guardsman, I think it'd do me some good since the NGPD got locked. I just need to work on my whistle.

At 9/23/09 10:01 AM, DumbassDude wrote: I thought I'd be active, but alas, because of recent events, I'm afraid I'm going to have to leave the Barracks for awhile.

It seems I won't have time to B/P at all anymore, or contribute enough to this thread or any of the fine fellows in it. Sorry guys. I'll probably be back, just not anytime soon.

Sorry to hear that! Oh well, I hope whatever is going on turns out fine for you, and hope to see you back sometime!

At 9/23/09 01:28 PM, Phantom wrote: Heck if I know, but I think a couple touch ups would be nice of them, even if it's hardly noticeable, just something to brighten the spirit, instead of making this into a mechanic routine that "days" have their own fixed logo. I don't know if you remember, but there was a time when a special day logo was cherished, a lot.

Fair enough. I guess you made your point there. It would be nice to see a little extra effort. They surely have enough artists that know their stuff to do it...

*vigorous salute*

*ludicrous salute*

lolspaceballs

I can add that people vote primarily on file size. I submitted a 18 MB flash one time and got well over a 3.50, but not too much later I submitted a much better quality submission, which was only 11 MB and it passed with a 3.20 even though it was much better.

It is a shame though because if your going to work on something that has that much in it then you'd expect people to watch it first.

http://idiot-finder.newgrounds.com/news/
post/377645

Just met Yenig in this chapter.

At 9/23/09 01:48 PM, Fro wrote: It is a shame though because if your going to work on something that has that much in it then you'd expect people to watch it first.

Personally, I believe Newgrounds needs to make people Open the flash before the voting panel clears, like it used to be, then some people won't "speed B/P" maybe lose a few minutes, but submissions will pass with their right score.

At 9/23/09 01:47 PM, EagleRock wrote:

*ludicrous salute*

Oh my god, that salute just went plaid!

At 9/23/09 01:48 PM, Fro wrote: I can add that people vote primarily on file size. I submitted a 18 MB flash one time and got well over a 3.50, but not too much later I submitted a much better quality submission, which was only 11 MB and it passed with a 3.20 even though it was much better.

It is a shame though because if your going to work on something that has that much in it then you'd expect people to watch it first.

It is a shame. Of course, most people do that because anything over a certain size needs to have approval from the admins to submit. When that's the case, people go "OMG TOM SAID ITS OK GIVE IT 5 LOL" But even the smaller sizes that are within posting limits (like that 9.7MB blank flash) are upvoted just due to size. It's sad. People don't want to wait for the damn thing to load, and just assume it's good because it's large.

*sigh*

At 9/23/09 02:43 PM, Phantom wrote: Personally, I believe Newgrounds needs to make people Open the flash before the voting panel clears, like it used to be, then some people won't "speed B/P" maybe lose a few minutes, but submissions will pass with their right score.

Yeah. It's kinda ridiculous. People will still find ways around it, though. Anything for a point.

At 9/23/09 01:47 PM, EagleRock wrote:

*ludicrous salute*

Oh my god, that salute just went plaid!

My salute had a nice, witty response to that, but it overshot the thread by a week and a half...

At 9/23/09 02:28 AM, SlashFirestorm wrote: It is September 23, and the bi-annual EGB rollcall has begun.

Umm... is now a bad time to ask to join here? I mean, I'd like to, but if it's going to cause an administrative problem with anything going on right now I can wait a while.

If not, may I join?

At 9/23/09 06:37 PM, Sheizenhammer wrote: Umm... is now a bad time to ask to join here? I mean, I'd like to, but if it's going to cause an administrative problem with anything going on right now I can wait a while.

No, anytime is a good time to join the EGB! Now that i see you have ranked up to privite and now have 2,500 b/p points and you have a delty whistle. You meet all of the requirements for this group.

If not, may I join?

It's not that easy, Slash will pos the rules and if you can follow them :::say yes:::: And then we will vote on you to see if we will accept you into the EGB. This should only take a few days.

At 9/23/09 06:37 PM, Sheizenhammer wrote:

At 9/23/09 02:28 AM, SlashFirestorm wrote: It is September 23, and the bi-annual EGB rollcall has begun.

Umm... is now a bad time to ask to join here? I mean, I'd like to, but if it's going to cause an administrative problem with anything going on right now I can wait a while.

If not, may I join?

Well, Slash is the one that normally handles this stuff, as he's currently the Commander and the Recruitment Officer, but he's been busy lately and not too much on NG, so I'll get the formalities started and the ball rolling here for when he returns. I'll give you the usual procedure and get the recruitment process started. I don't see why we shouldn't be able to handle a new member during the Barracks restructuring and roll call.

First, I will present you with the shortened code of conduct for the Barracks, along with links to the relevant FAQ's on our forums. You must read them, understand them, and post here again confirming that you accept those principles. A simple "yes, I agree" will be sufficient. This process serves two purposes:

1) Ensuring that you're not a "drive-by applicant" who asks to join and then never comes back, and

2) Ensuring that you know how we operate so there won't be any complications in the future, such as "wait, we're not supposed to be mass voting?".

After you agree to the code of conduct, the Barracks community will discuss your qualifications and decide whether to allow you into the group. Our requirements aren't too strict; beyond the main qualifications of 2500+ B/P and a Bronze Whistle or better, we'll be looking for sufficient post quality (low number of one-liners, intelligent posts that contribute to the topic), helpful reviews, any potentially problematic flashes, stuff like that. After discussion and a vote, I'll make the final call and PM you with the results. Assuming that no objections are raised, the process usually takes a day or two.

Here is our abbreviated Code of Conduct. Read it, learn it, and post again with confirmation of your understanding. If you can't abide by these principles, say so.

*****

1. Voting fairly.

This is the foundation of the Elite Guard Barracks. All members are expected to give every flash a fair vote, regardless of who made it or what their group affiliations are. We do not target any flash group, not favorably or in opposition; our only enemies are those who break the rules of the site, not those who merely bend them.

Everyone has a different definition of quality, and all members are expected to vote based on what they honestly feel a flash deserves, not on whether they think the flash will pass or be blammed. While Barracks members are proud of their high ranks, and are eager to compete with others, a high B/P score means nothing if achieved through petty point-whore voting, and any member who admits to doing so will be removed from the organization.

2. Stopping Portal abuse.

Numerous stolen, malicious, and unsuitable flash are submitted to the Flash Portal every day, and it is our job to ensure that as many of them are removed as possible. Members are expected to report any suspicious flash to the Barracks, including any evidence or doubts that they might have, and only whistle something if they are sure, beyond a reasonable doubt, that it is whistle-worthy.

Just as with B/P, points mean nothing if achieved through inappropriate means. There should be no blind rush to whistle a flash that is merely suspected of wrongdoing; it's better to let an uncertain case go by rather than wrongly whistle an innocent submission. If evidence of wrongdoing is discovered after a flash passes judgment, we can always (and will always) inform Wade of our findings.

In the case of a beyond-reasonable-doubt rulebreaking flash, members are encouraged to share their results with the Newgrounds Police Department and the Newgrounds Department of Defense.

3. Cleaning up the review system.

Members are expected to be familiar with the review guidelines and whistle abusive reviews when they come across them, and report severe cases of abuse to a review mod. Additionally, members are expected to write helpful reviews, offering constructive criticism and remaining civil even when the author refuses to do so. We must set a good example for other Newgrounders, in hopes that they will improve their own reviews as well.

4. Setting an example for others to follow.

Barracks members are expected to post intelligently, contributing to threads rather than merely dropping a one-liner opinion on it. Flaming, spamming, and other ban-worthy behavior is strictly prohibited, and extreme misbehavior will lead to removal from the EGB.

Members are also expected to act civilly towards all Newgrounders. You are expected to be helpful and patient when dealing with newer members, whether simply showing them the FAQ or explaining more complex concepts that they do not understand. Concepts such as fair voting, intelligent posting/reviewing, and keeping an open mind are essential for newer members to learn, and we are just the ones to teach them.

For those with more experience, you are expected to show respect and understand that they may, in fact, know more about Newgrounds than you do, even if you're a seasoned veteran. This applies both to fellow Barracks members and Newgrounders in the general population.

Members are expected to put reasonable effort into any flash or audio submissions, and be careful with who they become Portal Buddies with. We are quite generous with our definition of reasonable effort; examples of unacceptable submissions would be static images, single frames, ridiculously small loops, or purposefully bad music. Anyone submitting rulebreaking content would, obviously, be removed from the Barracks and reported to Wade.

5. Not starting shit.

As mentioned above, the Barracks has no enemies beyond those who break the rules of the site. Our roster has included current and former members of various flash groups, including the Clock Crew, Barney Bunch, and Kitty Krew, and we are open to anyone willing to follow our principles. Barracks members are expected to be civil to others and not start fights, and anyone found to be starting shit with anyone, even if they deserve it, will be removed. You are representing the Barracks with your actions, and if your actions do not reflect our principles, you will not be a part of the organization.

6. Remaining active with the group.

Barracks members are expected to remain reasonably active in the thread, as well as with their duties. Those who are inactive for long periods (months) may be removed from the roster at any time, and rollcalls are occasionally sent out to all members to determine who is active. Members who expect to be inactive for some time due to IRL reasons (such as school, employment, vacation, etc) should inform the Barracks in advance.

*****

In addition to the above, please examine the following materials.

The Barracks Manifesto
The Barracks FAQ

*****

(FOR THE LOVE OF GOD DO NOT QUOTE THIS WHOLE GIANT THING)

At 9/23/09 06:36 PM, EagleRock wrote:

At 9/23/09 02:43 PM, Phantom wrote:

At 9/23/09 01:47 PM, EagleRock wrote:

*ludicrous salute*

Oh my god, that salute just went plaid!

My salute had a nice, witty response to that, but it overshot the thread by a week and a half...

Yea, because Phantom and I were only going Hyperactive at that time. I guess Slash gets the mashed in helmet now. lmao. I know this is our of order, but who's gonna "jam" the radar?

/silliness. Just wanted to have a little fun.

At 9/23/09 07:21 PM, EagleRock wrote: (FOR THE LOVE OF GOD DO NOT QUOTE THIS WHOLE GIANT THING)

Okay.

And yes, I can agree to all that (makes sense to me). I accept the rules here.

At 9/23/09 07:44 PM, Sheizenhammer wrote:

At 9/23/09 07:21 PM, EagleRock wrote: (FOR THE LOVE OF GOD DO NOT QUOTE THIS WHOLE GIANT THING)

Okay.

And yes, I can agree to all that (makes sense to me). I accept the rules here.

Awesome. :-)

Okay, I've set up the discussion thread in the EGB private forums, and the members will deliberate on your submission. Again, since I'm only temporarily subbing for Slash, I'm sure he'll be the one to PM you once deliberations are complete. As idiotbuster already said, it won't take more than a day or two.

Thanks!

To the EGB members, the recruitment thread is here: Click me. Please participate!

*salutes*

I have a question, which event should I use to cover with my next intermission chapter? Duke faking his girlfriend on EGB or DD torturing Mighty-Potato?

OH I GOTTA HEAR THE FULL SCOOP ON DUKE!! I got most of it from Eagle over AIM, but hearing it from your perspective will be much more hilarious. The DD can come later because they suck.