At 5/7/08 07:11 PM, Sentio wrote: Copy pasta from the forums, a possible suggestion for FBI and NEVR (and anyone else that is on Wade's team and hasn't mentioned it yet). I'm sure there are plenty of Barracks members willing to help...

Possible proposal, depending on whether people are up for it... from now on, rather than posting rule breaking submissions in the Barracks (which has always seemed a little pointless as they are usually gone before anyone sees it!), maybe we should form a little group on MSN/AIM so we can tell those of us that are in contact with Wade (FBI and NEVR that I know of), and they can then pass the message on from there. A little conveyor of portal watching if you will.

Thoughts?

Discuss here or in the forums...

That sounds like a great idea! That way all of us are involved in some way and not just those that wade picked to join his merry band of protectors.

At 5/7/08 03:43 PM, NEVR wrote: Hey guys, I've been speaking to BlueHippo, and he wants to return to the roster, so unless anybody has any objections (can't imagine why anybody would), then I'll be adding him to Tuesday's update. Cool?

Cool! No objections, but I hope he becomes active here again as he used to be. It'll be great, since he's a moderator and he can delete the spam here.

Salutes:::

*Salutes*

At 5/7/08 04:24 PM, Pinoyguy75 wrote: Stop HAMMER TIME! Duhhh nuh-nuh-nuh NUH-NUH... yeah i'm level 14 just to let yall know LoL

I guess everyone says HAMMER TIME when they get to level 14. We need a new joke for that...

Anyway, congratulations!

At 5/7/08 04:28 PM, Hemlok wrote: Well in a way I agreed with them. It seemed like half of the the Barracks members only posted in here to show off their gainings for that day, which isn't what the Barracks is about. So although I didn't like that being stopped, I understood why it was done.

Yeah, that's why there was about 2 new pages a day, from what I could see. And yeah, most members posted here mostly for that, and when it ended, the Barracks slowed down.

I also saw you guys posting about Clock Day, and some people aiming for 800 points! Wow, that'd be crazy!

But what if we brought this back, but in a monthly basis? I know it sounds a bit crazy, but we could post it along with the State of the Portal, or just post it here!

Not a bad idea. I don't know if I would remember to make a post about that every month though, at least until I did it enough so it was stuck in my head.

Here's another idea: I'll make a post here, then everyone posts their stats as for that moment. Then, in the next month, we make another post, comparing with the previous one. Maybe this will work... who knows.

At 5/7/08 07:11 PM, Sentio wrote: Copy/pasted stuff from our forums.

I already mentioned here that I plan on creating an MSN account only for Newgrounds, and maybe AIM. It's not a bad idea for me, but I'm not the only one using this computer. I'll think about it, but it's a great idea.

Portuguese test tomorrow... argh, I hate Portuguese! Why couldn't everyone speak only English or Spanish?!?

*Salutes, looking at a huge grammar*

At 5/7/08 07:11 PM, Sentio wrote: Thoughts?

I think it's a good idea. I'm usually never on my AIM but for this I'll be on a lot longer. Well I think it's a good idea, gopefully others will agree to me. I'll get on AIM now to add some of you guys.

My screen name is hemlokng by the way.

At 5/7/08 07:27 PM, DarkSoldier wrote:

Man, I got to congratulate Hemlok as well!

It always makes you happy when you reach the highest level :D

Thanks. ;D

At 5/7/08 07:46 PM, Sir-Nuts wrote:

I also saw you guys posting about Clock Day, and some people aiming for 800 points! Wow, that'd be crazy!

Yeah. I've been able to gain over 1,000 points on Clock Day once. Clock Day is such busy day in the Portal.

Here's another idea: I'll make a post here, then everyone posts their stats as for that moment. Then, in the next month, we make another post, comparing with the previous one. Maybe this will work... who knows.

I don't see why not. It's nice to change things up a bit in the Barracks every once and while.

*Salutes, looking at a huge grammar*

*Salute*

At 5/7/08 07:46 PM, Sir-Nuts wrote:

At 5/7/08 04:24 PM, Pinoyguy75 wrote: Stop HAMMER TIME! Duhhh nuh-nuh-nuh NUH-NUH... yeah i'm level 14 just to let yall know LoL

I guess everyone says HAMMER TIME when they get to level 14. We need a new joke for that...

Anyway, congratulations!

Yeah, I can't think of any, but thanks!

stolen flash sirhttp://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view /438694 from here http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/23 7663 he even says its his first flash game!

On another note, I just got level 13.

Anyone for a shave?

Thats a cuthroat razor right? i dont think i use that it looks dangerous. Cool sadly i never go that icon i was level 16 after the redesign.

At 5/7/08 07:11 PM, Sentio wrote: Thoughts?

Discuss here or in the forums...

Sounds like a good idea to me... If anybody from the EGB wants to add my AIM or MSN for this reason, they're both displayed on my user page, so feel free. :)

At 5/7/08 07:46 PM, Sir-Nuts wrote: Cool! No objections, but I hope he becomes active here again as he used to be. It'll be great, since he's a moderator and he can delete the spam here.

Even if he's not crazy active in here, I speak to the guy most days, so if any spam comes along, I can just let him know straight away.

can i join sir? even im lvl.2 sir

RE: PaperMario123 reprting in sir! i have commented many flashes sir! i gived it a 10 score sir!

PaperMario reportting in sir! can i join sir even im lvl.2 sir? and i have commented many flashes in the flash portal sir i give them a 10 score sir!

see? soldier style!!

At 5/8/08 02:01 PM, PaperMario123 wrote: can i join sir? even im lvl.2 sir

Go to the portal and stay here for several months before you can try to apply again.

portal is a little slow today...

In other NEWS...
the TOP 150 VOTING POWER LIST
is now the TOP 300 VOTING POWER LIST

and I consider that a little bit interesting...

ohh.. yes.. btw
the RANKINGS section on NG is finally updated

well.. back to the portal
*salute*

At 5/8/08 07:27 PM, aldlv wrote: portal is a little slow today...

In other NEWS...
the TOP 150 VOTING POWER LIST
is now the TOP 300 VOTING POWER LIST

and I consider that a little bit interesting...

ohh.. yes.. btw
the RANKINGS section on NG is finally updated

well.. back to the portal
*salute*

Yeah its horribly slow today.

Yeah the new extended list is pretty cool. Shows me how I rank in relation, not quite on the list yet.

At 5/8/08 09:48 AM, NEVR wrote:

At 5/7/08 07:11 PM, Sentio wrote:

Sounds like a good idea to me... If anybody from the EGB wants to add my AIM or MSN for this reason, they're both displayed on my user page, so feel free. :)

Cool, I may well add you when I next get on MSN, not been on there much recently as still stupidly busy with work. Should make the whole reporting stolen submissions a much smoother process though, and also clean up the Barracks a bit!

At 5/8/08 07:27 PM, aldlv wrote: portal is a little slow today...

I've not been in much, so that is good news for me!

In other NEWS...
the TOP 150 VOTING POWER LIST
is now the TOP 300 VOTING POWER LIST

and I consider that a little bit interesting...

Not that interesting to me, still in the top 150 ;P. Still, it is always nice to have more lists to look at, and spy on more people here in the Barracks...

ohh.. yes.. btw
the RANKINGS section on NG is finally updated

And that is DEFINITELY interesting! Still clinging on to the Top 50, yay! Was one of my first NG dreams, being on one of the top 50 lists at the top of the page (yes, I know that is lame!)

well.. back to the portal
*salute*

*salutes*

At 5/8/08 07:27 PM, aldlv wrote: ohh.. yes.. btw
the RANKINGS section on NG is finally updated

Thanks for mentioning that, I honestly wouldn't have realised otherwise... because it hasn't been updated in so long, I barely ever check it.

At 5/8/08 07:40 PM, Joshiwa wrote: Yeah its horribly slow today.

HO BAG GET ON MSN

:3

At 5/8/08 07:46 PM, Sentio wrote: Cool, I may well add you when I next get on MSN, not been on there much recently as still stupidly busy with work. Should make the whole reporting stolen submissions a much smoother process though, and also clean up the Barracks a bit!

Yeah, it's nice to be able to report stuff quicker. I've PMed Wade regarding some stolen submissions etc before his Portal Watch started, and never received a reply, so it's hard to know whether anything has actually been done.

And that is DEFINITELY interesting! Still clinging on to the Top 50, yay! Was one of my first NG dreams, being on one of the top 50 lists at the top of the page (yes, I know that is lame!)

Hey, that's not lame, I always wanted to be on one of those lists, too. Maybe one day... :)

At 5/8/08 07:53 PM, NEVR wrote:

At 5/8/08 07:27 PM, aldlv wrote: ohh.. yes.. btw
the RANKINGS section on NG is finally updated

Thanks for mentioning that, I honestly wouldn't have realised otherwise... because it hasn't been updated in so long, I barely ever check it.

yep... I didn't realize myself... I saw it on the top Protectors list...

At 5/8/08 07:46 PM, Sentio wrote: And that is DEFINITELY interesting! Still clinging on to the Top 50, yay! Was one of my first NG dreams, being on one of the top 50 lists at the top of the page (yes, I know that is lame!)

Hey, that's not lame, I always wanted to be on one of those lists, too. Maybe one day... :)

absolutely not lame... I want it to... :'(

but I'm too new for that... I think... XD

just give me 6... maybe 8 months... And I will be there.... XD

(ok... honestly... is going to take me a lot more... maybe 2 years :'( )

At 5/7/08 02:02 PM, Sir-Nuts wrote: People used to a daily report of their Portal activities, but I think moderators considered it some kind of spammy attitude, so they stopped doing it. Well, fair enough.

But what if we brought this back, but in a monthly basis? I know it sounds a bit crazy, but we could post it along with the State of the Portal, or just post it here!

Anyone agrees with this idea or is it just plain stupid?

Personally, I'd advise against it. We have our good ol' Records Officer to take full control of displaying our stat-whoring on a regular basis. He also updates more than monthly, so there'd really be no purpose. Rather than rock the boat, why not just play it safe and not get the mods mad?

At 5/7/08 07:11 PM, Sentio quoted from the forums:

Possible proposal, depending on whether people are up for it... from now on, rather than posting rule breaking submissions in the Barracks (which has always seemed a little pointless as they are usually gone before anyone sees it!), maybe we should form a little group on MSN/AIM so we can tell those of us that are in contact with Wade (FBI and NEVR that I know of), and they can then pass the message on from there. A little conveyor of portal watching if you will.

Thoughts?

Well, first off, I consider it a good idea. I was always in the favor of alerting Barracks members of potential rule-breaking flash. If anyone remembers, we had a "flag alert" system which partially worked, where people woudl be alerted to rulebreaking flash, which rule they broke, and the link. An AIM chatroom would be nice, in particular (sorry, I'm partial to AIM you MSN whores)...

I think it'd be a good idea if you guys chatted it up in that manner. I could always resurrect the idea of a Barracks Vent Server, where we could all connect and talk via mics (you WoW-whores will know the app well). However, AIM is just as good of a medium.

If you guys want, we can test the idea out tonight and see what kind of a following we'd get. Someone start a chat room in AIM (or IM me to do it), and we'll get everyone on. Everyone can IM me to join up, as I'll be on tonight.

Also, it might be beneficial if some Barracks members are part of Wade's Portal Crew, as it'd be even easier to notify Wade.

yeah, I'm back...again...or at least trying to be...

At 5/8/08 08:24 PM, EagleRock wrote: Also, it might be beneficial if some Barracks members are part of Wade's Portal Crew, as it'd be even easier to notify Wade.

Which as of last night I am apart of. However, if you haven't already applied to his "Portal Watch," I wouldn't suggest doing it for a while. Last thing the Barracks' wants is the view from Wade that we are all a bunch of annoying twats that spam his inbox with late applications. He said he would unlock his topic and take more applicants if he needed it.

yeah, I'm back...again...or at least trying to be...

<3

Yeah, so nice to be back. I'm going to hit EGSC one day...one day.

*Salutes*

At 5/8/08 08:24 PM, EagleRock wrote: At 5/7/08 07:11 PM, Sentio quoted from the forums:

Thoughts?

I think it'd be a good idea if you guys chatted it up in that manner. I could always resurrect the idea of a Barracks Vent Server, where we could all connect and talk via mics (you WoW-whores will know the app well). However, AIM is just as good of a medium.

I think my computer has a built in mic, and I don't even know if it works. Other then that I don't see myself participating in a chat room like that, but if were talking about an AIM chat room I'm all for it. Personally I don't get on my AIM account too often but if we set this up I'll get on it right away.

If you guys want, we can test the idea out tonight and see what kind of a following we'd get. Someone start a chat room in AIM (or IM me to do it), and we'll get everyone on. Everyone can IM me to join up, as I'll be on tonight.

If everyone else is up for it I am. I don't remember how to make a chat room for multiple people, so I wouldn't be able to set that up. I'm on right now so if we get a designated time let me know.

Also, it might be beneficial if some Barracks members are part of Wade's Portal Crew, as it'd be even easier to notify Wade.

I was about to join in on that when he locked the thread stating he had enough members at the moment. Hopefully he considers taking in more people in the near future.

yeah, I'm back...again...or at least trying to be...

Good to hear!

*Salute*

At 5/8/08 08:24 PM, EagleRock wrote: Well, first off, I consider it a good idea. I was always in the favor of alerting Barracks members of potential rule-breaking flash. If anyone remembers, we had a "flag alert" system which partially worked, where people woudl be alerted to rulebreaking flash, which rule they broke, and the link. An AIM chatroom would be nice, in particular (sorry, I'm partial to AIM you MSN whores)...

ohh... too bad you only use AIM...
Sentio & I only have MSN
we were discussing that on the barracks forum
we will find out what to do...
Sentio want to have NEVR or FBI on MSN too... so we can help too

If you guys want, we can test the idea out tonight and see what kind of a following we'd get. Someone start a chat room in AIM (or IM me to do it), and we'll get everyone on. Everyone can IM me to join up, as I'll be on tonight.

ohh... I have exams this and the next week...
But I will try it as soon as possible

yeah, I'm back...again...or at least trying to be...

nice to have you back...

ok...
ranking updated, now top 300 VP list (well, ok, is not such a big deal), Wade's Portal Crew, EagleRock & Phantom are back...
wow... thing are really getting better and better

At 5/8/08 07:27 PM, aldlv wrote: portal is a little slow today...

Right now it is, it has been a little more active during the afternoon. I was doing a school work with Portal Guard on, it took me a while to finish the homework. =P

In other NEWS...
the TOP 150 VOTING POWER LIST
is now the TOP 300 VOTING POWER LIST

Yeah, I know about it. Anyone up for the bet I made there (besides aldlv and I)?

and I consider that a little bit interesting...

And I consider it awesome!

ohh.. yes.. btw
the RANKINGS section on NG is finally updated

I noticed it, I saw someone posting about it after that small downtime. Pretty cool, but I guess they should have one for B/P combined, not only separate ones.

well.. back to the portal

I'm there too, sir!

*salute*

*Salutes*

At 5/8/08 08:24 PM, EagleRock wrote:

Hey, welcome back sir EagleRock!

At 5/7/08 02:02 PM, Sir-Nuts wrote: ...Anyone agrees with this idea or is it just plain stupid?

Personally, I'd advise against it. We have our good ol' Records Officer to take full control of displaying our stat-whoring on a regular basis. He also updates more than monthly, so there'd really be no purpose. Rather than rock the boat, why not just play it safe and not get the mods mad?

Getting the moderators mad is the last thing I want here. I know we had some trouble in the past (even in the first page) with moderators, and I don't want it again.

I think we could ask BlueHippo. He's a long time member here and a moderator, let's see what he thinks of it.

At 5/7/08 07:11 PM, Sentio quoted from the forums:

Thoughts?

Well, first off, I consider it a good idea. I was always in the favor of alerting Barracks members of potential rule-breaking flash. If anyone remembers, we had a "flag alert" system which partially worked, where people woudl be alerted to rulebreaking flash, which rule they broke, and the link. An AIM chatroom would be nice, in particular (sorry, I'm partial to AIM you MSN whores)...

It's a good idea, but we could spread it to MSN too, since I only have MSN and I don't feel like downloading AIM =P. Lots of our members have MSN, so why not spreading it to MSN too?

Also, it might be beneficial if some Barracks members are part of Wade's Portal Crew, as it'd be even easier to notify Wade.

Some of our members already are (NEVR and FBIpolux), and they're doing a great job, as they reported here.

yeah, I'm back...again...or at least trying to be...

I hope you get fully active again, sir!

*Salutes*

Holy shit so much has happened here since I left for school this morning! Eagle rock came by, the whole chat room mic thing was proposed (I think that's a cool idea!), the stats have been updated *pant**pant* I miss all the good stuff when I'm at school. Well if some oune could go about helping me get an AIM or MSN account that would be great cause I've never had an instant messaging program. Are they free? I don't play WoW but I know what vent is, but that's not free is it? I don't know if some one could PM me with info that'd be great :)

At 5/8/08 08:52 PM, aldlv wrote: ohh... too bad you only use AIM...
Sentio & I only have MSN
we were discussing that on the barracks forum
we will find out what to do...
Sentio want to have NEVR or FBI on MSN too... so we can help too

Well, first off, GREAT to know we got NEVR, FBI, and Pancakes as Portal Mods! Too bad all you guys are on MSN...personally, I hate it, but if I have to bite the bullet and get an account...oh well...

ohh... I have exams this and the next week...
But I will try it as soon as possible

It's all good. I have Pancakes and NEVR on right now if anyone else wants to chat...IM me up.

nice to have you back...

Thanks to everyone for the nice warm welcome back!

At 5/8/08 09:00 PM, Sir-Nuts wrote:

At 5/8/08 07:27 PM, aldlv wrote: portal is a little slow today...

Right now it is, it has been a little more active during the afternoon. I was doing a school work with Portal Guard on, it took me a while to finish the homework. =P

A little slow??

Let's get a:

DEFCON Update:

Yeah...slow all right. I'm putting us at DEFCON 4 for extra not-fastness. The only reason we're not at DEFCON 5 at this point is that there is the occasional malicious flash about and rule-breaker around. Don't fall asleep just yet..

that felt good to do again!

At 5/8/08 08:24 PM, EagleRock wrote:

Hey, welcome back sir EagleRock!

:-)

Getting the moderators mad is the last thing I want here. I know we had some trouble in the past (even in the first page) with moderators, and I don't want it again.

You and me both. And yes, you an imagine my fright as a new thread-starter on C&C staring down the barrels of Ramagi's pwn-your-ass guns...

Some of our members already are (NEVR and FBIpolux), and they're doing a great job, as they reported here.

Certainly a great accomplishment, and proves that the members of the Barracks make for a great cause. Keep up the great work!

yeah, I'm back...again...or at least trying to be...

I hope you get fully active again, sir!

I hope so too. The Portal Guard development certainly makes things seem promising. I have to see how this comes along, and would be kicking myself if I wasn't hear to see it come to fruition. If you don't see me on, feel free to IM me and yell at me to come back. Encouragement is, well, encouraged.

*Salutes*

*salutes*

Now, time to watch Lost, with a Yuengling in hand!

No more bearded heros. The picture of "The Gang" on the portal apparently just got back from the barber shop and now they're beardless! I don't remember when that started, but I got kinda used to it. Who did that thing anyways? I asked but never found out.

At 5/8/08 11:34 PM, DBlach wrote: No more bearded heros. The picture of "The Gang" on the portal apparently just got back from the barber shop and now they're beardless! I don't remember when that started, but I got kinda used to it. Who did that thing anyways? I asked but never found out.

LOL, that annoyed the fuck out of me at first, but I just started ignoring it. I'm listening to my Green Day CD (American Idiot album), so I don't really care. I don't remember when either, or who did it, but if Tom cared, he didn't show it.

Also:
Hi everyone, wassup? Just posting to see who all still posts here and to wait for the NGPD to get a new post to reply to. Check my user page if you're particularly curious. Anyways, once again, off to bed to see if I can sleep.

At 5/8/08 08:52 PM, aldlv wrote: ranking updated, now top 300 VP list (well, ok, is not such a big deal), Wade's Portal Crew, EagleRock & Phantom are back...

You bet your ass I'm back, I have relieved myself of my 2IC duties, for I feel I'm just not active enough anymore to provide you with my best service, but with that, I hope my advice is heeded to if such is needed.

Also, Eagle, what's up, you busy bloody bee you.

At 5/9/08 02:01 AM, Phantom wrote:

At 5/8/08 08:52 PM, aldlv wrote: ranking updated, now top 300 VP list (well, ok, is not such a big deal), Wade's Portal Crew, EagleRock & Phantom are back...

You bet your ass I'm back, I have relieved myself of my 2IC duties, for I feel I'm just not active enough anymore to provide you with my best service, but with that, I hope my advice is heeded to if such is needed.

Also, Eagle, what's up, you busy bloody bee you.

... *blinks hard* ZOMG!

Nice to see YOU again! I heard about you relieving yourself of your 2IC Command. Sad as it is, I understand the "inactivity" thing. Trust me I understand.

Either way, very glad to have you back! I've been busy yes...but the advent of Wade's Portal Crew thing is certainly going to help Newgrounds along, so I'm definitely sticking around for this.

Hit me up on IM if you so have the inclination. I'll be around. I'll be working, so I may have long pauses in the convo, but I'll be around.

I think a few more people in the EGB need to start using AIM. Last night we had an EGB chatroom going on AIM with EagleRock, PossiblePancakes, BlueHippo (at one point), and myself. It's great to get to know other EGB members, too.

So, if you wanna get on AIM and join in the fun, go here to get a Screen name, and go here to download AIM.

:::Salutes:::

At 5/9/08 11:51 AM, NEVR wrote: I think a few more people in the EGB need to start using AIM. Last night we had an EGB chatroom going on AIM with EagleRock, PossiblePancakes, BlueHippo (at one point), and myself. It's great to get to know other EGB members, too.

So, if you wanna get on AIM and join in the fun, go here to get a Screen name, and go here to download AIM.

Salutes:::

Twas a lot of fun. Like I said, anyone can IM me any time. By the way, if you don't want the ads on the AIM client, I recommend either
Trillian or Pidgin instead. Note that Trillian you can get a free version that works with ICQ or AIM, while Pidgin is free, and works with MSN, AIM, and pretty much any chat protocol you can throw at it. I use both at different locations, so I can recommend both to anyone.