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[Jacqueline]

I just read through this, and my impression is that the original poster must have got a thread locked or trouted and then taken it personally.

I only joined a few days ago, and I've posted plenty of wild spec. The difference may be that I generally put it in a related thread instead of making a new one for whatever idea just struck me, but I haven't noticed anyone being rude or unwelcoming to me or to any other newbies.

On the contrary, this is a great community; most people here seem very intelligent, friendly and polite. Even when strongly disagreeing on something, I noticed that for the most part they manage to keep their discussions civil instead of letting them degrade into flames and name-calling like most game-related sites I've seen.

[Shad0]

Re: [META] The Community, attitude in general

[DownloadTHIS]

[Giskard]

[ReverbAndWhiskey]

I just want to throw my two cents in.

I was drawn to this site due the Halo 2 connection. Within 15 minutes I was hooked. I have spent hours trying to get up to speed, while not flooding the boards with trout. It seems that alot of people on these boards are welcoming, patient people who are excited about the potential for the Apiary game. A few people though seem rather elitist about it all.

I know that the next few days will be rather annoying due to all of the new people. I would hope that you show them patience and treat them with respect. As more people start playing the games, more detailed and involved ARGs will be created.

I guess I just wanted to say that people should view today as an opportunity to show how exciting and entertaining these games can be. I, for one, am excited about tomorrow and will do my best to report from all 4 locations with pictures, audio, and video files ASAP.

[Nightmare Tony]

Abnd a greets into the biggest mystery game in town.

this one will be exciting, as you can feel it all around. The sad part on the older boards is ewhat is left of older solved games. To be in on a MAJOR game running right now and live is beyond excitement, everyone working, trouting and enjoying company. But its alive with speculation and excitement.

Foir some giggles, take a read in thre humor thing about the unholy saga of where.gif. Got me laughing so hard, it brought tears to the eyes.

[Scumbag]

[XGameFusion]

please be careful with your generalization of "halo-ites"

many of us are avid gamers, that play many different kinds of games... halo is a great game in many aspects, between a massive replay value and innovative gameplay... it stands in most gamers' opinions as one of the best games of all time.

i came to this site because of the link to halo 2... luckily, i joined in on the action here in the early stages... and have been pretty good about following all of it. you have to remember that the ARG community is going to grow, and there are going to be a lot of people, like me, that have never heard of an ARG before, and are going to want to know the rules....

i know there are rules posted, but it is human nature to be lazy and ignore them, no matter how giganormous they are... but, have patience, and do your best to cope, as the ARG community is still on the fringe of the gaming world. it is a very new style of gameplay, and it isn't easy to learn, by any stretch. i've been watching this forum since the end of july, i've been on every day, checking the updates, and i am going to my axon tomorrow to see what happens.

the bottom line is, most of you guys have had way more experience playing these games than us.... and just like new players to any game, it takes time and effort to learn the rules.... what you have here is the chance to watch the ARG community grow, and take a part in shaping the group of people that are going to help you with other ARG's down the line.... be careful before you blatently flame n00bs... i'm not saying that everyone is doing it, or that any one person is responsible in the matter of cases.... but, as a new member of the ARG community... it's a bit tough to figure everything out... and getting ragged on for being innocently short on information is intimidating, and looks bad on the ARG community... luckily, i had some help from a few guys that pm'd me information about the history and backgrounds of ARG's....

remember, just because players are here because of Halo doesn't make them any lower than you, how would you feel to play halo for the first time and have halo players fuss at you for not reading the instruction manual when you ask how to throw a grenade, or change your weapon, or even get into a multiplayer game? use this chance to show them how an ARG works, and maybe they'll come back and play again... and better the community... gaming is no fun without friends...

to restate, before someone doesn't read my whole post... i am not saying this is the issue all the time, there are plenty of guys willing to help n00bs, but more reminding you guys to keep this in mind as you stumble across n00bs asking n00b questions.... why don't we show them how much fun an ARG can really be...

/me steps off of his soapbox.