OFFICIAL BARRACKS MEMORANDUM

TO: ALL EGB PERSONNEL

DATE: 15-JAN-2012

RE: ZJ (PUDDINN64)

By unanimous agreement of all command staff, PFC ZJ's request for reactivation has been approved. He is now reinstated with all of his prior rights, privileges and responsibilities in the barracks.

Commander Jolly, please update your roster accordingly. I have updated his online status in our database and our website.

Please join me in welcoming back PFC ZJ to active status!

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At 1/15/12 11:52 AM, byteslinger wrote: OFFICIAL BARRACKS MEMORANDUM
Please join me in welcoming back PFC ZJ to active status!

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Welcome back ZJ!

So what's up with the change of name? Is ZJ your initials?

I kind of liked puddinN64 ha ha

At 1/15/12 11:52 AM, byteslinger wrote:

Please join me in welcoming back PFC ZJ to active status!

Thank you. I look forward to helping out around here while improving my weak stats. Do you guys still have the link to the official EGB forums, if they even exist anymore? I seem to have lost that link...

At 1/15/12 12:41 PM, SpiffyMasta wrote:

Welcome back ZJ!

Thanks.

So what's up with the change of name? Is ZJ your initials?

Yeah, I changed the name last year because I felt like the old one sounded too much like "Hi, I'm 13 and I made an internet username". There really wasn't anything TOO wrong with that since I was a young kid when I coined that name, but I just felt like changing it to something like ZJ would be more memorable. ZJ is my initials and I am actually called ZJ in much of my everyday life by my friends.

I kind of liked puddinN64 ha ha

I liked it, too, but I feel like my current name is way more memorable. Probably because it's short and easy to remember. Lol. I still use the PuddinN64 moniker a lot, though. Most websites won't allow me to register the name "ZJ", so I still use PuddinN64.

One year ago, I applied for the EGB. I was told my whistle had to be bronze in order to do so.

My whistle has been bronze for a while now and I would now like to re-apply.

Thank-you for your consideration.

Looks like we have a stolen flash that made 5th place. I cannot verify it but juding from the comments it looks like it was taken.

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I did a little research into it and this person http://mixermike622.deviantart.com/ is the rightful owner of the flash. If you read his journal you will notice he knows it is stolen and wants the videos flagged.

At 1/16/12 11:12 AM, SCTE3 wrote: Pretty bad if something gets stolen and ends up taking an award for the week.

I can remember one time a stolen flash got the daily 3rd place. I guess some user don't realise, watch it, think it's amazing and spam 5 it. I have to admit it's a strange turn of events when this sort of thing happens.

Welcome to EGB ZJ I guess you are used to the new name on Newgrounds, I remember your user name for way back. Anyway good to see those flashes were removed I see there is a new flash game for I phones or Ipad which I don't own so I cant play the game. I did see the move UJ though. looks like the redesign is almost here at last!

At 1/17/12 05:23 AM, IzzyDude wrote: I'm wondering if I was the only one seeing that because I doubt that just a black background would pass judgment...

I really, REALLY wish I was joking, but fake loading screens / blank files with convincing commentaries get past the portal more often than you'd think (and hope). All you need is to convince the morons that it's a real file and / or the statwhores to think it'll pass anyway (despite most of them actually knowing it is just a blank file; they don't care either way), and presto: Instant get out of judgement free card.

>: /

=== OFFICIAL BARRACKS MEMORANDUM ===

DATE: 19-Jan-2012

TO: ALL BARRACKS PERSONNEL

RE: SGT MAJOR IZZYDUDE'S ACCEPTANCE INTO THE BARRACKS

After a somewhat protracted voting period (primarily due to holidays and personal vacations and travel) I am pleased to announce that Sgt. Major IzzyDude has been accepted into the barracks. Please join me in welcoming him to our cause - we can use all the help we can get these days!

To Commander Jolly: Please mark your roster accordingly. I have updated our web database with his information so he will appear in the monthly roster report.

To Sgt Major IzzyDude: Welcome aboard! Please PM EGSC COOP , EGSC EagleRock or EGC RohanTheBarbarian to set up an account on the EGB BBS, and when you get one, head into the "Barracks Recruitment Desk" forum and start up a new thread introducing yourself - we would all love to hear more about you.

Thanks to all who voted and voiced their opinion during this discussion - it is all very much appreciated.

Now, let's get back to the front lines - no rest for the weary!
*Salutes*

I can't log in to the forums. What do I do?

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Something along the line of "I Take No Credit For This Game, It Was Made By Ninja Kiwi" pretty much tells you something.

What an idiot.

At 1/15/12 08:40 PM, BrokenDeck wrote: One year ago, I applied for the EGB. I was told my whistle had to be bronze in order to do so.

My whistle has been bronze for a while now and I would now like to re-apply.

Thank-you for your consideration.

Since our fair lady of the EGB is back now, I thought I'd quote this to try and get it responded to since it seems to have been missed.

...Actually, while we're at it, it's looking more and more likely that I'll be wanting to re-join before long. I don't know (and am not asking) yet, but it won't take too much longer to decide for certain if I'll be here for the forseeable future. :D

At 1/15/12 02:55 PM, ZJ wrote: Yeah, I changed the name last year because I felt like the old one sounded too much like "Hi, I'm 13 and I made an internet username". There really wasn't anything TOO wrong with that since I was a young kid when I coined that name, but I just felt like changing it to something like ZJ would be more memorable. ZJ is my initials and I am actually called ZJ in much of my everyday life by my friends.

I take personal offense to that. I created my user name when I was 13. And I never looked back =P

But I guess we can get used to ZJ.

I always get confused when people change their names. Maybe we should have an archive or something on a user's page that says what their previous usernames were. That way for senile users like me who are never around, I can actually figure out who I'm talking to.

At 1/15/12 08:40 PM, BrokenDeck wrote: One year ago, I applied for the EGB. I was told my whistle had to be bronze in order to do so.

My whistle has been bronze for a while now and I would now like to re-apply.

Thank-you for your consideration.

Greetings, SFC BrokenDeck. I am Supreme Commander ByteSlinger, the Recruitment Officer for the Elite Guard. You are indeed now qualified to request permission to join the Barracks - however, there are a few things you'll need to read and understand before we start, but don't worry - I'll be guiding you through the recruitment process. Here's how it works.

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, we'll make the final call and PM you with the results. Assuming that no objections are raised, the process usually takes a week or two (depending on command staff scheduling)

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.

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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.

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

The Barracks Manifesto
The Barracks FAQ
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So, just let me know, and we'll get you started! And, please, for the love of GOD, do NOT quote this entire thing! :-)

At 1/20/12 06:19 PM, byteslinger wrote: Greetings, SFC BrokenDeck...

I hereby post that having read the above and related links provided, I confirm and understand.

At 1/20/12 11:36 PM, BrokenDeck wrote:

At 1/20/12 06:19 PM, byteslinger wrote: Greetings, SFC BrokenDeck...

I hereby post that having read the above and related links provided, I confirm and understand.

Very well. The discussion and voting phase will now commence.

Will all active EGB members please check in on the vote and discussion for SFC BrokenDeck's admittance?

As soon as we reach a quorum (enough votes in the majority) I will let you know of our decision. Until then, keep fighting the good fight - we'll see you on the front lines!

That is all.

*Salutes*

At 1/20/12 06:42 AM, Gimmick wrote: I can't log in to the forums. What do I do?

I'm not to sure have you tried to PM maybe EagleRock, I don't think he is active at the moment though I'm not to sure about that? Sorry I wish I knew how to help more. Congrats to IzzyDude, welcome to the Barracks I'm sure you will be a helpful member of the EGB club welcome abroad. I think I have finally found the right race on Skyrim, The Altmer High Elf I around level 4 or 5.

At 1/21/12 08:37 PM, phantomlassuk wrote: I think I have finally found the right race on Skyrim, The Altmer High Elf I around level 4 or 5.

I can't stand Skyrim. About half of my friends play it and it's like W.O.W. all over again, they rarely come out and have a social life anymore. Some of them are in their mid-twenties, they should be getting drunk at the pub like normal British young adults. It's strange when they come out and start talking amoungst themselves about dragons and shit. It leaves the rest of us stuned.

Basically, I was going to play Skyrim but then I took a vagina to the penis.

At 1/22/12 02:00 PM, Cootie wrote: Probably because the game is really freaking awesome. Maybe you should pick it up and start playing it with them? Me and my friends have had real good times making a "group" Skyrim character and taking turns playing as him.

It's not really my thing to be honest mate. I'm not into fantasy things to be honest. My only real branch into that world was reading and watching the Lord of the Rings movies, I liked them but that's as far as I go.

Hi people

Was just wondering, is this place meant for stolen flashes and abusive reviews?
Based of reading the first post on this topic i got confused.

Also can anyone tell how long it approximately takes for a marked flash to be reviewed, i whistled quite a few flashes but they still are being 'marked for review' and some of them were from months ago.

Also if possible i would like to apply for EGB.

I knew of it's existence before, but i never stopped by to see what it's intentions were.
How odd i did know the intentions of the NGPD even tho they are quite similar to the EGB but i had already long passed the Police rank stage. So that was not a option anymore

As far as i knew back than i thought you had to be a Sup. Commander in order to join the EGB.
Now i have read all the requirements. All the rules appeal to me because it has been the way of acting i have always done since i made an account on NG (not so long ago) before i visited the site for several years as guest. Not so smart looking back at that now. Well.. time can't be reversed.

I can ensure i won't be a drive-by applicant. I have been active on Newgrounds every day ever since.
I will be less active during weekdays for the next few months because i will be working from 9am till 6pm at the office, but i'll still be on every night for a couple hours. Very loyal to newgrounds and always be.
I post rarely on the bbs, however that doesn't mean i'm not active on newgrounds.

Long story short: Yes, i agree to these principles and hope that i can be taken in consideration.
Thank you for your attention. Have a good day, i know i'll have hehe (have the best boss ever).

At 1/22/12 02:00 PM, Cootie wrote:
Probably because the game is really freaking awesome. Maybe you should pick it up and start playing it with them? Me and my friends have had real good times making a "group" Skyrim character and taking turns playing as him.

Think about how much more productive your usage of time could be if you used all that time to study, work or learn valuable skills. Instead you get stuck in fantasy land and then when you finally get out of it years down the road you think wow I totally wasted my time playing hours on end on a game which gained me absolutely nothing.

If you're over 20 and still playing video games 12 hours a day you need a reality check.

At 1/23/12 07:29 PM, SpiffyMasta wrote: If you're over 20 and still playing video games 12 hours a day you need a reality check.

It was about 4 months before my 20th birthday that I had the waking moment where I thought to myself simply "I really don't find video games entertaining anymore". Because of this they are now all gone, I can't see myself ever playing on one again.

It's strange, I only miss the really old games lilke Spyro 2 and Mario 64.

Think about how much more productive your usage of time could be if you used all that time to study, work or learn valuable skills. Instead you get stuck in fantasy land and then when you finally get out of it years down the road you think wow I totally wasted my time playing hours on end on a game which gained me absolutely nothing.

If you're over 20 and still playing video games 12 hours a day you need a reality check.

Well that is unfair I'm 29 and I love video games, I don't play for 12 hours. I think there great for escaping and for relaxing. I never think its useless on the contrary I learned lots have never wasted anytime on them. I gained lots the feeling of beating a game without using cheats sorry but I don't agree with you video games are very valuable.

At 1/23/12 07:29 PM, SpiffyMasta wrote: If you're over 20 and still playing video games 12 hours a day you need a reality check.

I disagree, if you have the time to spare and have nothing else to do, why not? I mean, what's the diffrence between a 14 year old spending 12 hours in a day playing a game to someone over 20? Nothing other than age, both are capable to go out with friends or do other things, yeah when you are 20 you can do more but nothing so much greater.

Kind of silly to just say that because someone is over 20, they need a reality check if they play games for 12 hours a day.

At 1/23/12 10:29 PM, Cootie wrote: Well I don't play games that much at all, and we all do things that a recreation instead of doing productive work all of time time. As long as you don't let video games ruin your life like some of the World of Warcraft addicts do it is fine.

I agree that recreational use is fine. All things in moderation are usually good.

At 1/24/12 06:31 AM, Decky wrote: It was about 4 months before my 20th birthday that I had the waking moment where I thought to myself simply "I really don't find video games entertaining anymore".

There's just so many more things you can do that are entertaining and that have more meaning to them. Whether it's reading books, fixing up cars, working out, going out and about. Something other than just sitting mindlessly for hours on end in front of a computer or tv fiddling your thumbs. You learn no useful skills and it's unhealthy for your brain and body.

I do my sitting in front of a computer at work, that's plenty for me. At least I get paid for it.

At 1/24/12 07:25 PM, phantomlassuk wrote:
Well that is unfair I'm 29 and I love video games, I don't play for 12 hours. I think there great for escaping and for relaxing.

Same thing I said to Cootie. It's entertainment and there's nothing wrong with enjoying it in moderation.

:I gained lots the feeling of beating a game without using cheats sorry but I don't agree with you video games are very valuable.

You say you've gained lots, but you name one thing, a feeling of satisfaction. I'd like to know one skill you've learned from a video game that you can translate to the real world.

At 1/24/12 08:50 PM, Little-Rena wrote: I disagree, if you have the time to spare and have nothing else to do, why not? I mean, what's the diffrence between a 14 year old spending 12 hours in a day playing a game to someone over 20? Nothing other than age, both are capable to go out with friends or do other things, yeah when you are 20 you can do more but nothing so much greater.

Because it's totally unproductive and meaningless. Even when you're a kid you could be doing much more meaningful things. Difference between a 14 year old and a 20 year old? Hmm let's see. Intelligence levels, maturity levels, responsibility levels, etc...

Kind of silly to just say that because someone is over 20, they need a reality check if they play games for 12 hours a day.

No, it's not silly. It's completely serious.

Stolen flash:

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Original can be found here:

http://legendofkrystal.com/forum/viewtop ic.php?f=7&t=1221

I quote the author:
"I did not create it. I just uploaded it. The whole thing was actually created by DirtyC101. I just wanted others to enjoy it"

At 1/23/12 05:14 PM, fa2mann wrote: Also if possible i would like to apply for EGB.

Sure...let me see...yes, this could work...

I knew of it's existence before, but i never stopped by to see what it's intentions were.
How odd i did know the intentions of the NGPD even tho they are quite similar to the EGB but i had already long passed the Police rank stage. So that was not a option anymore

Glad to see you dropped by. Always enjoy good company - especially potential new members!

As far as i knew back than i thought you had to be a Sup. Commander in order to join the EGB.
Now i have read all the requirements. All the rules appeal to me because it has been the way of acting i have always done since i made an account on NG (not so long ago) before i visited the site for several years as guest. Not so smart looking back at that now. Well.. time can't be reversed.

Well, that saves me from copypasta on that eternal wall-o-text I roll out every time we get a recruit request!

I can ensure i won't be a drive-by applicant. I have been active on Newgrounds every day ever since.
I will be less active during weekdays for the next few months because i will be working from 9am till 6pm at the office, but i'll still be on every night for a couple hours. Very loyal to newgrounds and always be.

Good - a little help every day adds up after a while. And loyalty is always appreciated.

I post rarely on the bbs, however that doesn't mean i'm not active on newgrounds.

Long story short: Yes, i agree to these principles and hope that i can be taken in consideration.
Thank you for your attention. Have a good day, i know i'll have hehe (have the best boss ever).

Very well....

Will all active EGB members please weigh in on SFC fa2mann's recruitment voting at this time.

Also, in case you missed the original post, the discussion and voting for SFC Brokendeck is still open. Lets see if we can get the rest of the crew to check in and make our decision sooner than later.

That is all-as you were...

*Salutes*

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Loop of "The Big Bang Theory" with some bad music.