At 6/10/08 05:16 PM, Shanus wrote:

At 6/10/08 10:10 AM, NEVR wrote: Top 5 Gainers:

Holy mother of all that's holy (:P) I won by 1 point. Woah, I'm a bit proud actually, congrats to the rest of you guys too :D

Yeah, you won by 1 point. One little point. I lost by 53 points... It makes me feel a bit "small" when I compare myself to others...

At 6/10/08 08:21 PM, aldlv wrote: We NEED new Guardsmens...

The problem is: do they want us? I mean, SoulMaster hasn't posted here in a while and he doesn't sound very interested here. That's just my opinion.

At 6/10/08 08:43 PM, EagleRock wrote:

At 6/9/08 11:27 PM, Andrea364 wrote:

Mind if I join your conversation about guitars? =)

I play both and am addicted. My new guitar is extremely addicting it seems.

Both are quite highly addicting. Of course, you're lucky in that you're playing early, as your hands will stretch out as you're still growing. Me? Kinda late for that.

I'm in the same situation as her. I'm still young and my hands are quite "flexible". The problem of playing guitar is that your fingertips become hard and they hurt a little bit.

That being said, what kind of guitar did you get?

The question wasn't directed at me but I want to show mine as well.

Jackson JS30DK Dinky =)

Well, this is it for the day. Got 45 B/P today and I'm happy with it. I want to have at least 300 B/P next roster, that would be a pace of 42 B/P a day...

Nuts, over and out.

*Salutes*

Great Update NEVR as usual! So I started back at my old job and I'll just say its outside and it just so happens the weather lately has BROKEN 100. Not only is my b/p gonna suffer, but so am i... sigh money...money...money...mon-aaaaaaaaa LoL, but its nice to see I did decent last week, hopefully I can keep half that over this coming months

At 6/10/08 10:18 PM, Sir-Nuts wrote:

At 6/10/08 08:21 PM, aldlv wrote: We NEED new Guardsmens...

The problem is: do they want us? I mean, SoulMaster hasn't posted here in a while and he doesn't sound very interested here. That's just my opinion.

The problem is we need more MEMBERS, not just guardsmen.

I'm in the same situation as her. I'm still young and my hands are quite "flexible". The problem of playing guitar is that your fingertips become hard and they hurt a little bit.

Well, that happens all the same. I've been playing for a little while myself, and you start to lose feeling in your left hand because of all the string action. However, you get used to it and your hand will harden to it, and you won't even notice a difference.

The question wasn't directed at me but I want to show mine as well.
Jackson JS30DK Dinky =)

Not too shabby. The guitar I picked up was a Fender Starcaster, which is a Stratocaster made by Fender, that's cheapo and made in China. Basically the equivalent of a Squier Strat, I guess. I got it for $100 in a pawn shop, and the thing was basically brand-new. It still had plastic coating on the tuners and the pickguard, and it had the original strings on it (which sucked). Though, they never fell out of tune. With a good set of DR's, the guitar sounds awesome, has minimal buzz on a single coil, and almost never goes out of tune (and I'm tuning with a Korg Chromatic Tuner, too). I'm lucky as hell to have this thing. I coupled it with a used-in-store Roland Micro-Cube I got at Guitar Center for half-price. Packs enough punch for this tiny-ass apartment, so I'm quite happy.

At 6/10/08 08:43 PM, EagleRock wrote: Both are quite highly addicting. Of course, you're lucky in that you're playing early, as your hands will stretch out as you're still growing. Me? Kinda late for that.

I've been playing since I was two, heheh, so it's like rediscovering a part of my soul, or something just as cheesy as what I just said. My fingers are nimble and long, an easy fit for my guitar.

That being said, what kind of guitar did you get?

I have a Les Paul, a gibson SG, a fender Stratocaster, a fender squire, a fender Telecaster, and a flying V signed by Ozzy.... lots more... I practically collect them.

At 6/10/08 10:18 PM, Sir-Nuts wrote: Mind if I join your conversation about guitars? =)

Not at all =)

I'm in the same situation as her. I'm still young and my hands are quite "flexible". The problem of playing guitar is that your fingertips become hard and they hurt a little bit.

I have a little arthritis in my right hand already, but that's my picking hand and it's only that way cause it got injured. I don't have the problem with the hard fingertips, mine are perfectly fine and soft.

The question wasn't directed at me but I want to show mine as well.

Jackson JS30DK Dinky =)

Nice catch!

Well, this is it for the day. Got 45 B/P today and I'm happy with it. I want to have at least 300 B/P next roster, that would be a pace of 42 B/P a day...

I just wanna get 100 a week atleast.

*Salutes*

*Salutes Enthusiastically*

At 6/10/08 10:10 AM, NEVR wrote: Post #2 of 2

Top gainers, repeat offenders: Joshiwa (13), Shanus (3), Mendou (3)
Top 3 biggest average rises: Coop83 (14.5+), HeavenDuff (8.3+), Shanus (6.4+)
Random word: Generosity

I'm always on that list when I make a super duper come back :)

>>> 34 || [ 05389 ] || [ 208 ] || [ 29.7 ] || [ 03.7+ ] || Pinoyguy75, Sergeant
>>> 35 || [ 05111 ] || [ 058 ] || [ 08.3 ] || [ 08.3+ ] || HeavenDuff, Sergeant
>>> 36 || [ 04785 ] || [ 003 ] || [ 00.4 ] || [ 01.2 - ] || TheThing, Corporal

TheThing seems to be... not here...
and who's that Pinoyguy anyway ???

At 6/10/08 11:15 PM, Andrea364 wrote: I've been playing since I was two, heheh, so it's like rediscovering a part of my soul, or something just as cheesy as what I just said. My fingers are nimble and long, an easy fit for my guitar.

Well that puts you ahead of the curve, doesn't it?

I have a Les Paul, a gibson SG, a fender Stratocaster, a fender squire, a fender Telecaster, and a flying V signed by Ozzy.... lots more... I practically collect them.

Jeez...talk about a who's who of iconic guitars... Mind if I snatch up that Les Paul? ;-)

*Salutes Enthusiastically*

I think we need to change the thread name to the Elite Guard Shredders or something...not that I think anyone particular cares about the guitar talk...

At 6/10/08 11:22 PM, EagleRock wrote: Well that puts you ahead of the curve, doesn't it?

In a way yes, and in a way no. I play the baritone as well in school, and the teacher doesn't really approve of me practicing only on guitar. She's happy that I know the melodies forwards and backwards though

Jeez...talk about a who's who of iconic guitars... Mind if I snatch up that Les Paul? ;-)

My brother got me started on guitar playing. As long as you give it back and don't break anything on it, I'm ok with it.

I think we need to change the thread name to the Elite Guard Shredders or something...not that I think anyone particular cares about the guitar talk...

Yeah, but they already have a guitarist club. I don't have time for it though...

I really hate my ISP sometimes. For some random reason, my internet wasn't working for a few hours this morning. I tried everything I could to get it working again, but nothing happened, so I assumed that the problem was with the ISP, and not my end. So I call up my ISP and ask if the broadband in my area is down (as it has been in the past). They say no, and put me through to tech support. As the tech support people pick up, I think I might as well refresh the page on my browser to make sure the internet is still down, at which point it decides to start working again. Fucking typical.

Also, speaking of guitars, I'm thinking of getting one instead of a keyboard for uni... mostly because I don't have £2,000 right now, and guitars are awesome.

:::Salutes:::

At 6/10/08 11:26 PM, Andrea364 wrote: My brother got me started on guitar playing. As long as you give it back and don't break anything on it, I'm ok with it.

Um...yeah...sure, I'll, how you say it, "give it back..."

*runs*

Yeah, but they already have a guitarist club. I don't have time for it though...

You and me both. Oh well.

At 6/11/08 08:12 AM, NEVR wrote: I really hate my ISP sometimes. For some random reason, my internet wasn't working for a few hours this morning. I tried everything I could to get it working again, but nothing happened, so I assumed that the problem was with the ISP, and not my end. So I call up my ISP and ask if the broadband in my area is down (as it has been in the past). They say no, and put me through to tech support. As the tech support people pick up, I think I might as well refresh the page on my browser to make sure the internet is still down, at which point it decides to start working again. Fucking typical.

Don't you love it? I've been on both sides of that phone call (I used to work phone tech support, and yes it sucks), and either side of that conversation isn't a gem. It's a lose-lose situation.

Also, speaking of guitars, I'm thinking of getting one instead of a keyboard for uni... mostly because I don't have £2,000 right now, and guitars are awesome.

YES. LOVE GUITAR. MUST HAVE GUITAR. JOIN US... JOOOOIN USSSS... :-)
...ok, I'm done.

At 6/11/08 09:28 AM, EagleRock wrote: Don't you love it? I've been on both sides of that phone call (I used to work phone tech support, and yes it sucks), and either side of that conversation isn't a gem. It's a lose-lose situation.

To top off my bad day, I made an appointment at the bank to open my student account (which my student loan will go into, obviously). Was running late, so I had to drive over the speed limit all the way there, and practically run to the bank (on a hot sunny day no less). So when I get there, I'm sweating a bit and out of breath. I go to my appointment, and the guy says to me that the letter I brought proving my acceptance to my chosen university (which was an online print-off) wasn't the one they accepted, and that I had to wait for the hard copy to be sent to me before I can open my student account.

ARGHHHHHHHHH

Salutations EG'ers! I'm Tails, head of the NGPD, just stopping by to pay a friendly visit! I do notice that there was some talk about a certain demand for guardsmen not being met and I do wish to help.

However, I'd like to know first off what is the significant purpose of these guardsmen? I understand that it gives our members a proper introduction to their potential future as elite guards, but is there anything more to it? I don't mean to undermine this whole operation but if there's not much to do as guardsmen, then I can safely assume that my guys will be perfectly content with the NGPD. Please correct me if I'm wrong, I wish to understand the situation before I begin to help.

*salutes*

Also, where's Slash? I haven't seen him around HQ in a while.

At 6/11/08 02:09 PM, TailsPrower wrote: However, I'd like to know first off what is the significant purpose of these guardsmen? I understand that it gives our members a proper introduction to their potential future as elite guards, but is there anything more to it?

That's one of the reasons behind the idea, but it's slightly more than just an introduction to the EGB. Being a Guardsman basically allows NGPDers to see the slightly more inner workings of the Barracks, familiarize themselves with the personnel, and seek guidance for anything they might need to improve upon to make their transition to the EGB smoother.

I don't mean to undermine this whole operation but if there's not much to do as guardsmen, then I can safely assume that my guys will be perfectly content with the NGPD. Please correct me if I'm wrong, I wish to understand the situation before I begin to help.

In addition to being granted an honorary position in the Barracks, the Guardsmen have their own section on the roster, which can be helpful in tracking how much B/P they require to reach the EGB. The Guardsman position can also serve as something of a semi-membership phase for those ex-NGPDers who need to fix their whistle etc before they can apply to join.

I understand that there are several NGPD members who don't wish to level up to the rank of Private, which is fine. If, on the other hand, there are any NGPDers who do wish to join the EGB in the future, I'd strongly advise them to become a Guardsman first. It's helpful on both sides, as we can get to know them and guide them on their way to the EGB, and they can familiarize themselves with how we operate and make some new friends here before they have to leave the NGPD.

It's nice for us to be able to guide these people, because some of them might need some guidance before we'll accept them. There's no guarantee that a user from the NGPD will be automatically accepted, but if they opt for Guardsmanship first, it greatly increases their chances.

Also, where's Slash? I haven't seen him around HQ in a while.

He's around, but he's not as active as he used to be. Thankfully, Eagle has make a valiant return, so we're not leaderless by any means.

At 6/11/08 02:09 PM, TailsPrower wrote: Also, where's Slash? I haven't seen him around HQ in a while.

I'm around, I'm just busy. I still keep an eye out for new of-rank recruits and the like.

At 6/11/08 01:23 PM, NEVR wrote:

So when I get there, I'm sweating a bit and out of breath. I go to my appointment, and the guy says to me that the letter I brought proving my acceptance to my chosen university (which was an online print-off) wasn't the one they accepted, and that I had to wait for the hard copy to be sent to me before I can open my student account.

OK. Turns out you will get the real college experience. Part of that is dealing with fucking stupid administration.

Rule #1: The Registrar's Office is full of fucking morons
Rule #2: The Bursar's Office is full of even dumber fucking morons

Enjoy!

At 6/11/08 02:09 PM, TailsPrower wrote: Salutations EG'ers! I'm Tails, head of the NGPD, just stopping by to pay a friendly visit! I do notice that there was some talk about a certain demand for guardsmen not being met and I do wish to help.

Nice to see you around here, Tails! I've been meaning to jump by the NGPD lately, so this might just catalyze me doing so.

However, I'd like to know first off what is the significant purpose of these guardsmen? I understand that it gives our members a proper introduction to their potential future as elite guards, but is there anything more to it?

Well, here's how it works. We have plenty of people that like to come here before rankups, and those (be them in the NGPD or no) that are anxious to join our ranks can come here before they are full members and become guardsman. Basically, it comes down to if you are close to the B/P necessary or if you have a garbage whistle, you are qualified to be a Guardsman before you become a full member.

I don't mean to undermine this whole operation but if there's not much to do as guardsmen, then I can safely assume that my guys will be perfectly content with the NGPD. Please correct me if I'm wrong, I wish to understand the situation before I begin to help.

Depending on the person, they may like the NGPD better or the EGB better, so it's really their choice. It's simply one more option we provide to those members that are close to meeting the requirements. There's no reason that someone could be a Guardsman in the EGB while still being a Police Captain in the NGPD to ease the transition. Again, it's all up to them.

Also, where's Slash? I haven't seen him around HQ in a while.

He's been gone from here for a while too. He lurks, I know, but he rarely posts even here.

At 6/11/08 02:34 PM, NEVR wrote: In addition to being granted an honorary position in the Barracks, the Guardsmen have their own section on the roster, which can be helpful in tracking how much B/P they require to reach the EGB. The Guardsman position can also serve as something of a semi-membership phase for those ex-NGPDers who need to fix their whistle etc before they can apply to join.

Right. Either that, or if they want to coexist in both groups during their transitory period. Maybe they'd like to get to know their Barracks buddies before they're honorably discharged from the NGPD. Also, the statistics (thanks to NEVR and Joshiwa) are good motivators to those who which to excel in B/P.

He's around, but he's not as active as he used to be. Thankfully, Eagle has make a valiant return, so we're not leaderless by any means.

VALIANT RETURN. NOW you're stretching it. :-)

At 6/11/08 07:00 PM, SlashFirestorm wrote:

At 6/11/08 02:09 PM, TailsPrower wrote: Also, where's Slash? I haven't seen him around HQ in a while.

I'm around, I'm just busy. I still keep an eye out for new of-rank recruits and the like.

its lovely to see you i remember back in feburary i think it was you, who sent me a pm asking if i would like to join EGB i was so honored. I cant belive it was four months ago its, seems like lonnger. Well its annoying how long it takes to ,get to Sergeant it will be months at this rate its really busy now in NGDD.

The portal seems to be getting active which is a surprise only to me as I haven't checked the portal in weeks. It's good to see it active. I hope there are decent flash movies/games there because I'm really not in the mood for watching junk.

At 6/11/08 08:02 PM, phantomlassuk wrote: its lovely to see you i remember back in feburary i think it was you, who sent me a pm asking if i would like to join EGB i was so honored. I cant belive it was four months ago its, seems like lonnger. Well its annoying how long it takes to ,get to Sergeant it will be months at this rate its really busy now in NGDD.

Slash has that effect on people. He's a great recruiter. As you can see, he does his job around here. :-)

At 6/11/08 08:38 PM, DarkSoldier wrote: The portal seems to be getting active which is a surprise only to me as I haven't checked the portal in weeks. It's good to see it active. I hope there are decent flash movies/games there because I'm really not in the mood for watching junk.

Discerning B/Per, aren't you... :-) I certainly hope the same. I'd like to see some good stuff get through the Portal, or at least some Flash artists that are TRYING to do good, rather than just post crap. :-)

Privet DJ-Connect reporting for duty sir!
***salutes***

300 posts

At 6/11/08 09:55 PM, djconnect wrote: Privet DJ-Connect reporting for duty sir!
***salutes***

300 posts

Hah! Look who's fresh off the PD!

At 6/11/08 10:28 PM, TailsPrower wrote: Hah! Look who's fresh off the PD!

That's about as fresh as it can get...

At 6/11/08 09:55 PM, djconnect wrote: Privet DJ-Connect reporting for duty sir!
***salutes***

300 posts

Well Private, I'm glad to say your post history and your B/P ranking fulfill the requirements well, but we do have one more basic requirement to become a full member, and that is a whistle in good standing. Your garbage whistle doesn't meet the requirements, so you cannot be made a full member just yet. However, you do qualify for a Guardsman position, which is a temporary status that puts you on our roster and in our Barracks while working towards full membership status.

In the meantime, I suggest checking out the Abusive Review Thread over in Wi/Ht to help polish up that whistle. Also, check out our forums and sign on up. Welcome to the Barracks!

Oh, and Privates get those crappy bunks over in the corner there... :-)

*salutes*

At 6/11/08 11:03 PM, EagleRock wrote: .... Your garbage whistle doesn't meet the requirements, so you cannot be made a full member just yet.

There's a glitch with the whistle system apparently. I made an alt to test the whisle system and see for myself. I flagged only the most abusive reviews and flash, yet the account got a garbage whistle nonetheless.

Oh, and Privates get those crappy bunks over in the corner there... :-)

Ah yes, I remember those days. The days of splinters in my back and sleepless nights. It was fun while it lasted, but now, I have a nice hole in the wall, which I have furnished with my choice of expensive decor.

*salutes*

*Salutes*

At 6/11/08 11:17 PM, Andrea364 wrote:

At 6/11/08 11:03 PM, EagleRock wrote: .... Your garbage whistle doesn't meet the requirements, so you cannot be made a full member just yet.

There's a glitch with the whistle system apparently. I made an alt to test the whisle system and see for myself. I flagged only the most abusive reviews and flash, yet the account got a garbage whistle nonetheless.

If I must settle for guardsmen for now I will. I have tried many times to fix my whistle but I can not seem to do it. If any one will help me it would be appreciated.

Oh, and Privates get those crappy bunks over in the corner there... :-)

Thank you sir, I have waited a long time for a bunk in the barracks. Wow say that 5 times fast, " bunk in the barracks, bunk in the barracks...etc etc ".

***salutes***

At 6/11/08 11:29 PM, djconnect wrote:

If I must settle for guardsmen for now I will. I have tried many times to fix my whistle but I can not seem to do it. If any one will help me it would be appreciated.

I would be more than welcome to help you with your whistle, so just PM me whenever you have questions or are in need of an opinion.

Welcome aboard Guardsmen!

***salutes***

*salutes*

At 6/11/08 11:29 PM, djconnect wrote:

At 6/11/08 11:17 PM, Andrea364 wrote:

At 6/11/08 11:03 PM, EagleRock wrote: .... Your garbage whistle doesn't meet the requirements, so you cannot be made a full member just yet.

There's a glitch with the whistle system apparently. I made an alt to test the whisle system and see for myself. I flagged only the most abusive reviews and flash, yet the account got a garbage whistle nonetheless.

are you sure about this andrea?...
don't you think... mod just change their minds about what's an abusive reviews? (maybe)...

If I must settle for guardsmen for now I will. I have tried many times to fix my whistle but I can not seem to do it. If any one will help me it would be appreciated.

Joshiwa already offered his help...
but... I will always be there to help too

Oh, and Privates get those crappy bunks over in the corner there... :-)

I don't remember that...

ohh wait... is because I enter to the EGB as a PFC...
and I lvl up that same day
so I went to sleep as a Corporal...

lol XD

Thank you sir, I have waited a long time for a bunk in the barracks. Wow say that 5 times fast, " bunk in the barracks, bunk in the barracks...etc etc ".

***salutes***

nice to have you here Private
I'm sure you will enjoy it a lot

*salute*
- Major aldlv -

At 6/11/08 11:03 PM, EagleRock wrote: Oh, and Privates get those crappy bunks over in the corner there... :-)

Thank god I joined when I was an Officer. Now I'm living in the EGB General's quarters ;P

ENJOY YOUR BUNK, PRIVATE.

On another slightly more serious note, I need to warn you guys that come September when I go to university, I'll need to re-evaluate which day the roster falls on. I'm definitely not thinking of giving up the job yet, but if I happen to have lectures on Tuesdays, I'm going to have to shift things around to accommodate my education. I'm sure you guys understand... and if not I don't really care, because Joshiwa and I are the ones doing the work here, so this is our prerogative.

If I do have to shift the roster to a different day, it will probably be on a weekend, like Sunday, when my other responsibilities are minimal. This isn't definite yet, though. I'll see how things go.

:::Salutes:::

At 6/12/08 02:37 AM, aldlv wrote: are you sure about this andrea?...
don't you think... mod just change their minds about what's an abusive reviews? (maybe)...

Yes. The reviews were DELETED and I STILL got garbage whistle on the acc.

Joshiwa already offered his help...
but... I will always be there to help too

I'll help, if it'll be accepted.

I don't remember that...

Aha, you didn't get to get pissed and blow a hole in the wall with C3's

ohh wait... is because I enter to the EGB as a PFC...
and I lvl up that same day
so I went to sleep as a Corporal...

Speaking of Corporal, I'm about to hit it soon. : D I'm roughly 28% of my way there.

***salutes***

nice to have you here Private
I'm sure you will enjoy it a lot

*salute*
- Major aldlv -

Agreed. Nice to have you in the Barracks Dj. I'll offer you my little 'cave', should I leave at any time.

I'm tired as hell this morning, lol. I'm not sure if I can make it past 10:00 hours. I'll be up as long as I can B/P'ing. Can't let The Portal go unprotected, right?

*Salutes*

Pvt 1st Class Andrea364, Over and out!

Hi i was wondering do you know what happend to ,Bigmamakatie and Zombiephil? both 07 users. I looked on google as i not seen them, on the portal for ages and when i looked there account swere like low levels. When before they had higher levels. Did they get delted sorry i was just curious .

At 6/12/08 10:35 AM, phantomlassuk wrote: Hi i was wondering do you know what happend to ,Bigmamakatie and Zombiephil? both 07 users. I looked on google as i not seen them, on the portal for ages and when i looked there account swere like low levels. When before they had higher levels. Did they get delted sorry i was just curious .

They had higher levels.

I'm not sure what happened to them but i think they were well respected members, right?

At 6/12/08 07:49 AM, NEVR wrote:

At 6/11/08 11:03 PM, EagleRock wrote: Oh, and Privates get those crappy bunks over in the corner there... :-)

Thank god I joined when I was an Officer. Now I'm living in the EGB General's quarters ;P

ENJOY YOUR BUNK, PRIVATE.

On another slightly more serious note, I need to warn you guys that come September when I go to university, I'll need to re-evaluate which day the roster falls on. I'm definitely not thinking of giving up the job yet, but if I happen to have lectures on Tuesdays, I'm going to have to shift things around to accommodate my education. I'm sure you guys understand... and if not I don't really care, because Joshiwa and I are the ones doing the work here, so this is our prerogative.

If I do have to shift the roster to a different day, it will probably be on a weekend, like Sunday, when my other responsibilities are minimal. This isn't definite yet, though. I'll see how things go.

I am pretty sure I would be able to do it on any day as far as I know, but we can decide on the day when we get to the point when we need too. As for now no worries.

Salutes:::

*salutes*

At 6/12/08 10:40 AM, DarkSoldier wrote:

They had higher levels.

I'm not sure what happened to them but i think they were well respected members, right?

They may of been deleted or had name changes, but no they were not respected, they were spammers.

I found ZombiePhil.

Now to find the other one mentioned.

http://phil.newgrounds.com/