DEFCON Update:

Well, the Portal slowed down after a nice, decent day...I am moving the DEFCON to DEFCON 4 in a very satisfied manner.

At 1/25/06 11:50 PM, Dream_of_Duke wrote: Did you guys see that BB submitted an anti Robot Rangers moive? I love it when our two major enemies fight against each other, lol!

We specifically stated many times that the Barney Bunch and the Robot Rangers are not our enemies. We are not anti-BB nor anti-RR. We are, however, anti-fileswap. Their regular flash that they submit without the guise of fileswapping is entitled to a fair judgement just like every other flash on the Portal.

At 1/26/06 12:05 AM, EagleRock wrote: DEFCON Update:

Well, the Portal slowed down after a nice, decent day...I am moving the DEFCON to DEFCON 4 in a very satisfied manner.

Wait a second, sir, I have seen a few submissions poping out recently with a pretty fast speed. There are still 11 UJ entries in the portal, so I would suggest keeping DEFCON 3 for a while.

At 1/26/06 12:03 AM, SlashFirestorm wrote: Day's end report:
An amazing, awesome 154 points! This is my second biggest point gain ever, and it happened on a weekday! ^_^ Now to go for the gold...

Congrats on the new badge use it wisely one you get the next badge you will need 1500 point to get each badge until the second to last badge on the third row. well good luck to you

At 1/26/06 12:52 AM, LittleWashu wrote:

Congrats on the new badge use it wisely one you get the next badge you will need 1500 point to get each badge until the second to last badge on the third row. well good luck to you

Thanks, Captain! 1500 won't be that bad...it'll just take me two weeks to rank up instead of one...besides, it'll be worth it. ^_^

DEFCON Update:

Indeed, the Portal is holding strong at DEFCON 4, but is still exhibiting signs of life, which is an excellent sign that that long, long, LONG Portal stagnation period is finally seeing its ending days. I wonder if tomorrow will bear such fruit on the Portal!...

At 1/26/06 12:03 AM, SlashFirestorm wrote: Day's end report:
An amazing, awesome 154 points! This is my second biggest point gain ever, and it happened on a weekday! ^_^ Now to go for the gold...

Jeez...you wake up early, don't you? I only got around 120 B/P myself.

wonder how long it'll take me to pass you...XD

That's not nice... *shakes finger*

By the way...not only did I get my 2,000th save today, I also got my 5,000th blam! Good day for me...

Congrats on your several achievements, Sergeant Major!

At 1/26/06 12:17 AM, Dream_of_Duke wrote: Wait a second, sir, I have seen a few submissions poping out recently with a pretty fast speed. There are still 11 UJ entries in the portal, so I would suggest keeping DEFCON 3 for a while.

Like I said, the DEFCON is a proactive system, which takes these surges into account. Indeed, 11 UJ flash is not a lot, and the inflow rate at the time was not that fast. DEFCON 4 was definately the situation at the time, as the Portal slowed right after that surge.

At 1/26/06 01:02 AM, SlashFirestorm wrote: Thanks, Captain! 1500 won't be that bad...it'll just take me two weeks to rank up instead of one...besides, it'll be worth it. ^_^

Gold ranks are fun!

Day End Report:
Todays total was much better than yesterday with a solid 84 b/p points. Flaged about 80 or so reviews and went up to level 9 yesterday. Today was good. I saw that there was lots of action on the boards. I saw that there was some new members. To them...Welcome. Hope you enjoy the barracks as much as everyone else here. For me it's time to retire to the barracks for the night. Happy hunting to those still on duty. :salute:

EagleRock. I feel things in the mafia may just be the end of me if more don't speak up soon. Could you based on your mind and judgment stop by give an opinion of the chaos that is there. My work depends on it. Every one else is just welcomed to state an honest opinion of the new Capo selection.

Week report

My week has been slow and sickly soldiers and generals, this flu is just barely getting better now, all i can say is that orange juice is my friend at the moment...

In other news im about 20-30 points from 30,000 b/p, not sure if ill get it before i sleep but in the morning for sure...

~X~

At 1/26/06 01:53 AM, XwaynecoltX wrote: In other news im about 20-30 points from 30,000 b/p, not sure if ill get it before i sleep but in the morning for sure...

~X~

Unbelievable... If I was that close I'd be on caffeine just to get... I'll be looking you up trust I will know you have before you even know it... I've known you too long as a general, It's about you have even more power as a damn role model for any NG member.
BTW: were you ever offered mod position? If not, you should.

At 1/26/06 02:17 AM, Ghost_Phantom wrote: Unbelievable... If I was that close I'd be on caffeine just to get... I'll be looking you up trust I will know you have before you even know it... I've known you too long as a general, It's about you have even more power as a damn role model for any NG member.
BTW: were you ever offered mod position? If not, you should.

Thanks, im normaly up at this time anyways, as for the mod thing, i have had a few votes go my way in my time, but its more of a popular contest and i dont post enough or am liked enough in general forum to get the popular vote...

Thanks though...

~X~

At 1/25/06 05:57 AM, Ghost_Phantom wrote:

At 1/25/06 05:38 AM, iscRulz wrote: Has there been BB members or fans that spammed the Barrack Forums?

Not really but wesdood did drop by the thread asking to join, while we had a very long discussion about it ( even though it ended in us refusing him ) he never came back so it might have been a BB test to see if you are standing watch.

I think wesdood was a particpate in on BB forum. So maybe he was a spy. Just watch out for itchybarney.

At 1/25/06 11:25 AM, VicinityOfObscenity wrote: When you reach 10000 posts, post with your alt for a week. Oh, and for B/P'ing, I don't make that mistake. My main account is logged onto http://www.newgrounds.com while my alt is logged onto http://newgrounds.com. :P

I never knew that but both links are http://newgrounds.com probably does that because liljim made newgrounds links hotlink or whatever its called. ay

Oh, and congrats Andersson for that 6666 saves. Hey, I'm close to 16666 blams. :D

Nice numbers clearly I need more blams.

At 1/25/06 11:33 AM, Coop83 wrote: Thank you SIR *salutes*

*salutes* Your welcome solider get more saves.

At 1/25/06 11:43 AM, EagleRock wrote:

At 1/25/06 05:38 AM, iscRulz wrote: Has there been BB members or fans that spammed the Barrack Forums?

Well, First Lieutenant Ghost_Phantom already addressed this. We had a very suspicious user attempt to gain access to our classified material. Since then, our skepticism has been high. Actually, theories floated around that the "Tomfoolery" account might have been wesdood attempting to gain access through a second account.

Oh I signed up and thats the first name that came to my head if I wanted to be a fake BB member I would have choosen DrewHenatiFag along the lines of that.

Exactly. That is the exact reason that you are a Barracks Guest when you join. Once I run a check on your profile and your account, I give you clearance based on your group. If you are a Barracks Member, an NGPD HQ Member, or an NG Mafia Member, you are given clearance to the forums and are allowed to access the classified material. Otherwise, you remain a guest. However, this way, I have to personally give clearance to everyone in the forums, which makes them immune to people trying to join and sneak into our classified forums.

That explians it well, I should have the classifieds a good look through.

Funny you mentioned. I'm currently have 6,777 blams and 3,333 saves! What a screenshot!

I mighty fine sreengrab.

At 1/25/06 02:11 PM, SlashFirestorm wrote: I also just got my 2000th save! ^_^
Good luck to you in the portal as well, Captain, and in your review flagging efforts! ^_^ :salute:

2,000 saves keep them comming.

At 1/25/06 03:21 PM, Ghost_Phantom wrote: And no 2 word posts. We don't need mods knocking on our door. If you have to, fill your post with something completely irrelevant but never make a 2 word post again. Clear?

Thats if someone tells a mod to look. Has thier been ng mods anywhere telling anyone not to post short post or any thing in general. Usually clubs and crews are under the mods radar, unless like I said attention is brought to them.

At 1/25/06 11:50 PM, Dream_of_Duke wrote: Did you guys see that BB submitted an anti Robot Rangers moive? I love it when our two major enemies fight against each other, lol!

That was a great flash. The RR fails even more though. Be on the lookout for TheGoasteGang with their DailyCoon(date in mmddyyyy) I see it was already flagged. Doesnt anyone love teh goatse.

At 1/26/06 01:49 AM, Ghost_Phantom wrote: EagleRock. I feel things in the mafia may just be the end of me if more don't speak up soon. Could you based on your mind and judgment stop by give an opinion of the chaos that is there. My work depends on it. Every one else is just welcomed to state an honest opinion of the new Capo selection.

I said I would before, sir, and I will now. Give me a bit of time, as I am currently very busy, but I will definately say something soon.

At 1/26/06 01:53 AM, XwaynecoltX wrote: In other news im about 20-30 points from 30,000 b/p, not sure if ill get it before i sleep but in the morning for sure...

Only 25 points away, sir! The suspense is crazy!

At 1/26/06 04:15 AM, iscRulz wrote:

Funny you mentioned. I'm currently have 6,777 blams and 3,333 saves! What a screenshot!

I mighty fine sreengrab.

I thought so as well, sir. It was quite the lucky grab, too!

Thats if someone tells a mod to look. Has thier been ng mods anywhere telling anyone not to post short post or any thing in general. Usually clubs and crews are under the mods radar, unless like I said attention is brought to them.

Well, we try to stop two-word posts before they start. At one point (I forget when), people were making over 3 pages of posts a day here, almost ALL of them one-liner posts. That is something very conspicuous to mods and not what we want the Barracks to be about. Our line of thinking is simple: before you post, think if it contribues something of value to the thread. If not, wait for next time. Often, I'll chain my little one-word nothing responses with my more thoughtful ones.

A while back, I passed the point where my saves were a third of my total B/P points.
Unfortunately, I didn't get a screenshot of this momentous occasion. > : (
I HAD hoped that I would get a screenshot right as my Blam count hit 3000 and my Saves hit 1500, but I guess nobody's that lucky. :/
Anyways, welcome to all new members, congratulations on all promotions (and jealousy on them as well, I'm lookin at anywhere from 10 days to 2 weeks for mine)
I won't be able to patrol the portal for a few hours tomorrow. While I will have the day off from school, it's because I have to go get a radioactive bone scan, where they'lll stick radioactive dye into my blood stream and take pictures after three hours or some such thing.

At 1/26/06 10:02 AM, EagleRock wrote: I said I would before, sir, and I will now. Give me a bit of time, as I am currently very busy, but I will definately say something soon.

I have nothing left but to grieve at this point. At first 7 people supported me, 8 votes later I am in 5th place. I guess the hint had struck me. I truly grieve over this. I feel as if attending my own funeral.

The only good news I bare are that now I will be one post higher on the next Denvish update. Other then that all seems grim at this point.

At 1/25/06 03:00 PM, Warhammer_40K wrote: May I join?

Sure, welcome to the barracks. And welcome to calgore14 as well. *salutes*

At 1/25/06 05:33 PM, Andersson wrote: It's annoying to be so close to the last rank up, now it's easier to look further to the next rank. :-P

Well, you're in one of the biggest B/P ranks now, so you'll have to deal with it. Or you could B/P with an alt and easily rank up with that account. XD

At 1/25/06 10:02 PM, Dream_of_Duke wrote: On the side note, I eventually moved up for 1 spot after stayed at No.143 for 4 days. Thank goodness.

I was stuck at rank #83 for around three weeks. :P

At 1/25/06 10:14 PM, -Rule- wrote: Sorry about the 3 days not showing up, regents week came up, so I might not had alot of time to protect the portal. Now, I'm ready.

Hey, congrats on your level up.

At 1/26/06 04:15 AM, iscRulz wrote: Nice numbers clearly I need more blams.

Well, I need around 150 B/P to get to 23000 B/P. After that, I'll be aiming to get Lieutenant General which I should get around mid-February.

At 1/26/06 10:19 AM, psykolord wrote: > : (

How about 2 in 1? Childs play. Thanks for keeping me busy so I wouldn't feel too grim...

At 1/26/06 10:23 AM, VicinityOfObscenity wrote: Well, you're in one of the biggest B/P ranks now, so you'll have to deal with it. Or you could B/P with an alt and easily rank up with that account. XD

I do not mean to complain, sir.

What I ment was that it always feel better when you have been active and got past the first two hundred points after the last rank up, sir. =)

Ehhh... who am I kidding. I’m bored to hell... Here Pcykolord, now people will know this is your real fake screen...

At 1/26/06 04:15 AM, iscRulz wrote:

At 1/25/06 11:33 AM, Coop83 wrote: Thank you SIR *salutes*

*salutes* Your welcome solider get more saves.

Will do sir. *proceeds to the portal, double time*

I'm sorry, but I just don't see how a twenty three year-old gets a kick out of this child play.
Anyways, how many protection/blammed points do you need to get the Elite Guard rank?

At 1/25/06 10:14 PM, -Rule- wrote:

Sorry about the 3 days not showing up, .... Now, I'm ready.

Good to here Lietenant Colonel. Whoow your level 12 now. sir.

At 1/25/06 10:22 PM, EagleRock wrote: At 1/25/06 09:56 PM, Major_punk wrote:

I see your paying some close attention also.

Actually, I just noticed by chance, sir.

I see well you've passed my now. Probibly last night the difference is now 19 with you having 10,245 and me with 10,226.

Sir.

At 1/26/06 12:03 AM, SlashFirestorm wrote:

Not bad at all, sir! It's hard to keep the pace with EagleRock, huh?

wonder how long it'll take me to pass you...XD

Great, just what I need. But it will happen. I would say maybe 6 weeks honestly.

At 1/26/06 12:02 PM, US_Army_Ranger wrote:

Anyways, how many protection/blammed points do you need to get the Elite Guard rank?

1500.

M7G1C!!!

At 1/26/06 12:02 PM, US_Army_Ranger wrote: Anyways, how many protection/blammed points do you need to get the Elite Guard rank?

Newgrounds Badges

It says there you'll need at least 1500 B/P to get to Elite Guard Private.

At 1/26/06 10:20 AM, Ghost_Phantom wrote: I have nothing left but to grieve at this point. At first 7 people supported me, 8 votes later I am in 5th place. I guess the hint had struck me. I truly grieve over this. I feel as if attending my own funeral.

Does that mean I shouldn't bother?

At 1/26/06 10:23 AM, VicinityOfObscenity wrote: Well, you're in one of the biggest B/P ranks now, so you'll have to deal with it. Or you could B/P with an alt and easily rank up with that account. XD

That's a very good idea, sir. I'll have to remember that one.

At 1/26/06 10:32 AM, Andersson wrote: What I ment was that it always feel better when you have

been active and got past the first two hundred points after the last rank up, sir. =)

Another good point, sir. It's a bit disheartening seeing yourself right at the bottom of the rank, as you know you have a long journey, but yes, 2 days of B/Ping puts you right back on schedule. I always realized that, but never really thought it out in words. Thanks for that observation, sir!

At 1/26/06 12:02 PM, US_Army_Ranger wrote: I'm sorry, but I just don't see how a twenty three year-old gets a kick out of this child play.

Along that rationale, I don't see how a twenty-two year old gets a kick out of Newgrounds at all.

Anyways, how many protection/blammed points do you need to get the Elite Guard rank?

You need 1,500 B/P for Elite Guard Private. If you want to see the list, go here:
http://www.newground../lit/badge_list.html

At 1/26/06 12:22 PM, EagleRock wrote: Does that mean I shouldn't bother?

You can if you want to... I'm on the very edge of both losing the job and my mind.

At 1/26/06 12:37 PM, Ghost_Phantom wrote:

At 1/26/06 12:22 PM, EagleRock wrote: Does that mean I shouldn't bother?

You can if you want to... I'm on the very edge of both losing the job and my mind.

Well, if I had to recommend something, sir, I'd recommend to not let it bother you. I've been in positions (in real life) where positions of power have been stripped from me. In Scouting, for instance, I should have been Senior Patrol Leader for the troop, but the Scoutmaster didn't like me and basically appointed someone else, which was against the rules. The troop should have had a vote for the SPL position. Instead, he had a vote for Assistant SPL, which I won.

For those of you that haven't been in Scouting, ASPL is one of the most useless positions in Scouting, as noone really respects it, so it made my life hard. What's worse is that the SPL did NOTHING to lead the troop, so I basically had to run the troop in his stead with no formal respect nor true authority from anyone. In the end, I didn't let it bother me, as I let my actions speak for me. Eventually, I gained the respect of the troop and rubbed it right in the Scoutmaster's and SPL's face. Now, people respect me in the troop even after being gone for almost 6 years. As far as the SPL, he's now a laughingstock.

The point I'm trying to make is that a formal position of leadership is not what is required to make a great leader. Think about Jesus and Ghandi...what formal power did they have? You know your capabilites, your strengths, and your contributions to the Mafia. Fact remains, you are one of the best relations to the Mafia, as you spread the word well. I think we can easily say you have brought many good people there, which shows your contributions.

So yes, it's insulting, and yes, it hurts. However, you are still you. I'd go with it. You obviously have respect of people there (the ones rooting for you anyway), and that respect will only strengthen if you stand down gracefully.

I have to leave for an hour or two, so think it over. I'll be back then to see what you think, sir.

The portal seem to be a little more active then it normally is around this time of the day just like yesterday yay! Time for me to get some more B/P points and find some more of those Internet jackasses of you all. Well back to my hunting hope you reap the bounty of the more active portal!

At 1/26/06 01:52 PM, LittleWashu wrote: The portal seem to be a little more active then it normally is around this time of the day just like yesterday yay! Time for me to get some more B/P points and find some more of those Internet jackasses of you all. Well back to my hunting hope you reap the bounty of the more active portal!

It's more active than usual for this time, but it's still so evilly slow...hopefully it'll speed up soon, I got a long way to go to make my point quota for today...good hunting and good flagging, captain! :salute: ^_^

At 1/26/06 01:11 PM, EagleRock wrote: I have to leave for an hour or two, so think it over. I'll be back then to see what you think, sir.

I played some GTA SA to take the stress off by killing people in funny ways... I made a suicide bomber civilian : D. Well I am now technically in 4th place now out of the 8 candidates. Problem is we only we need 4 and the guy in fifth place ( Triv ) Is a good man and I would hate to be Capo without him...Well, you can't get it all. I hope this we all be resolved well and soon...

It seems as if more flashes come around the afternoon, at least 15 or so. Submissions aren't found that much in the morning but more in the afternoon. Any idea sir?

At 1/26/06 02:22 PM, Ghost_Phantom wrote:
I played some GTA SA to take the stress off by killing people in funny ways... I made a suicide bomber civilian : D. Well I am now technically in 4th place now out of the 8 candidates. Problem is we only we need 4 and the guy in fifth place ( Triv ) Is a good man and I would hate to be Capo without him...Well, you can't get it all. I hope this we all be resolved well and soon...

lol, I like blowing off steam with GTA Vice City...just setting myself up somewhere with lots of cover and about 50,000 rounds of machine gun ammunition and just...let loose. Or air strikes with the Hunter...heheh...I also hope it gets resolved well in the mafia soon, sir. :salute: