Hello and Welcome New Members Thread 6!

[Nychta]

Thanks Recaiden :smallbiggrin:
Hugs all around!


Hello Guys :D

new member here, I am surprised this username is still available :DI'm not really :smalltongue: You're just lucky that nobody else wanted a username that was a type of makeup.

Also, Blasphemy! Love your username. I can just see you running to every thread where we yell BLASPHEMY!

Anyway yes. Friendly Banter and Silly Message Board Games. *cheesy grin, thumbs up*

[moxproxy]

The numbers have aligned. The stars are in place! The penguins have stopped sliding! Finally, my time has come! All shall see my bellybutton, and tremble! Muahahahahahahhh!!!

Uhm. Hello.

I'll be hanging around here a while. If you need anything, I'll probably be by the bar, harassing the bartender. Oh, and I'll be carrying a bag of holding full of Special Edition Newbie-hugs with sprinkles, for anyone who wants one.

But no cookies, please, I'm on a diet.

[Mordokai]

Greetings! You have entered a zone of no return!

Enjoy your stay! :smallbiggrin:

[Weimann]

Hello. Uh, yeah, I'm a long time reader, first time poster. I might... post. Or something similar.

*waves*

[Recaiden]

Welcome Wiemann, moxproxy, Pomcq, and Rinzy. I look forward to seeing you around the forums.

[Thengel]

Hello everybody, I just wanted to post here to say that I'm new in this forum, and I'm lookinf foward to leanr about it. I've been following this website for a long time, and finally, I've registred in the forum.

And, please excuse my poor english, is not my first language.

[RTGoodman]

Welcome Thengel (father of Theoden, I presume? :smallwink:)! Don't worry about your English - as long as you try and work to do it well, no one will hold it against you. In fact, there are a LOT of people in the Playground whose native language isn't English, so I think you'll fit right in.

[lesser_minion]

Hi. I've been lurking around the forums for a while now - finally decided to jump in and see if I can contribute.

[bugging_bear]

Just joined the forum ... saying 'Hi!'

Wanting to get info and help playing OOTS boardgame.

Any good sites, threads, posts, etc.

Looking for quick ref sheets mainly.

[Thengel]

Hehehe...yes rtg0922, Its from LOTR. I love Rohan, and I know that naming myself Theoden would be too much of a copycat hehe...Well, thank you for the wellcome, I'll try to improve my english as much as possible, and try to post frequently too! Again, thank you.

[Recaiden]

Welcome Thengel , Lesser Minion, and Bugging Bear.

[TequilaBard]

'Lo all. Nice to meetcha.

[DraPrime]

Hi TequilaBard. Welcome to the playground. If you intend on actually handing out Tequila, know that I'm always around for some. :smallwink:

[Reath]

Hello. I'm not all that new, but I just found this thread, so...

Whur's mah giftbag?!

I'll accept a spot in a PbP for this person-who-wants-to-start-playing-DnD.

[Salina]

um ok so yea im pretty much new 2 all this stuff and its a little overwhelming. a little help would be great really.

[Tempest Fennac]

Hi. What do you need help with specifically, Salina?

[Salina]

i dunno just stuff about how like this site works and stuff. u kno. the works

[Tempest Fennac]

I'm not sure how to answer the question. Most of the sub forum's titles pretty much sum up what they are designed for (it pretty much works like any other forum).

[Salina]

huh. lol ok then thanx 4 trying i guess. im sure i can figure it out tho

[Cobra_Ikari]

huh. lol ok then thanx 4 trying i guess. im sure i can figure it out tho

If you can't, or have any questions, my PM box is always open. Or IM me. *hugs*

[Dallas-Dakota]

*pretends he's new*
I r can has Cobra hugs?

[Fredthefighter]

Greetings Gents, my name is not really fred I just couldn't think of a cool D&D class (I didn't want DantheDruid or DantheDuelist and DantheDragonDisciple wouldn't fit and neither would DantheDwarvenDefender).
In reality I am nothing like the fighter, I am not tough or strong, really I am more like a Wizard, Studious, Obedient, Intelligent.
Perhaps my Username should have been WilltheWizard.
I am from Britain and like playing D&D, Video Games (PC/PS2/DS/GBA) and Reading fantasy/sci-fi books like those by R.A Salvatore or William King or Robert N.Charrette (Writer of the Secrets of Power Trilogy, which is based on the world of Shadowrun).
Just wanted to say hi and welcome to any people who post after me.

[RTGoodman]

Well, Salina (and any other new folks), ask and ye shall receive! Here's a short list of a few important places you might want to check out!


The Rules (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/announcement.php?a=1) - Read them. The mods are all pretty easy-going, but try not to break these.
Want information on how to do fancy stuff like this (and more)? Try HERE (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/misc.php?do=bbcode) for formatting tips. (But don't go overboard! See The Rules for info about excessive formatting.)
Want an OotS-style avatar to call your own? Check out the Avatar Adoption Center (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showthread.php?t=26936) to adopt an already-made one, or request a personalized avatar made to your specifications in the Request an OotS-Style Avatar (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showthread.php?t=33589) thread. Or, if you're feeling brave, go to the Arts & Crafts (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=27) subforum, find a guide, and try to make your own!
Got a simple rules question about your favorite RPG? Ask it HERE (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showthread.php?t=87867) (or if it's about D&D 4th Edition, try the Special 4E Edition thread HERE (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showthread.php?t=83321)).
Interested in making your own stuff for your favorite gaming system? Check out the Homebrew (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=15) forum to see what others are working on, and even submit your own stuff for critique. And if you're interested, there's always at least one or two design contests (usually by The Vorpal Tribble or a couple others) going on that you can check out.
Want to chat about OotS (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=22), Erfworld (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=47), or something (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=11) else (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=17) comic-related? Those are the places to go!
If you've got any questions or concerns about the site, feel free to contact any of the mods (Roland St. Jude, Rawhide, etc.), or post in the Board/Site Issues (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=25) subforum.
Finally, if you're wondering about the little titles under peoples' names, stop and read THIS (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showthread.php?t=45659) instead.


Hope those were helpful, and welcome to the Playground! If you've got any other questions, feel free to PM me or any of the other older folks that post here and one of us'll try to help you (or find you someone who can). Oh, one last thing - beware of hidden white text...

Like this! Bwahahahaha!

[zmaster]

um... I'm just here to say hello sooo....HELLO

[ELEONORA]

Hello Everyone! I've been reading OOTS since #20 and i decided to join the forum to participate on it (also, i'm boring to death in the office :P).

See ya! :smallcool:

Hi, I don`t know how I can participe this forum, can some help, I am new member

[Cobra_Ikari]

*snuggles*...ask any of us for help. We're generally nice people, I swear! =P

And DD, of course you can have hugs. *huggles the cookie monster*

[Amiria]

Welcome to Pomcq, Rinzy, moxproxy, Weimann (even though you doused me with lard in Kiss or Kill :smallannoyed:), Thengel, lesser_minion, bugging_bear, TequilaBard, Reath, Salina, Fredthefighter, zmaster and ELEONORA, ... whew !!!

Have fun in the playground, lurk on, contibute silly or serious stuff, as appropriate. If you have questions just ask one of the longtimers (join date) and/or big but still nice monsters (say, bugbear or bigger, but I don't want to play down orcs and dwarves and pixies). :smallsmile:

[Darkshade]

im not really new ive just been gone for a while but i guess this is as good a place as any to post that fact

im from illinois i play dnd, shadowrun, munchkin, abberant, the oots board game and i watch shows like farscape, serenity, and dexter.

:P

[Malotesta]

So, yeah...
I'm new to the boards, nowhere near so to OOTS.
Howdy :smallbiggrin:

[Recaiden]

Tequila Bard, Reath, Salina, Fredthefighter, zmaster, ELEONORA, Malotesta all of you, welcome. It's good to see plenty of new people, especially if they'll stay and participate.


Hi, I don`t know how I can participe this forum, can some help, I am new member


Just find a subforum that interests you. If you like the comic, go to the comic area, etc. I recommend participating in the random banter thread and the whole rest of the friendly Banter forum, and one other area that interests you. To start.

[Haruki-kun]

Furthermore, the Silly Message Board Games are a great place to hang out and play. Go ahead, you might like them.

[Whattabatt]

Hello, playgroundgoers!

I'm mostly here for the pbp campaign I'm in, but I've been a fan of OOtS for quite a while now, so I suppose that counts for something.

Also,
l0l, 3283th p0st!

That is all.

[UncleWolf]

Welcome all and enter of your own free will.
*evil cackle*

[halfling62]

Hello!:smallcool:

[morgan_phoenix]

hello .

[captain_entropy]

hello!! i'm new. see u inside!

[UncleWolf]

As before, enter of your own free will and stay out of any rooms with closed doors.

[Dallas-Dakota]

Hello and welcome, do pass start and do not collect 200. Instead collect hugs from the Llama While he steals yoru soul, Cobra While he makes you want to hug him forever. and then from I'm Da Rogue While she steals your wallet, and anything you might have left upon you.

All in all, welcome, please follow the rules and have fun!

[UncleWolf]

For all of the new people, it is a wise idea to highlight most posts that people put up. For an example, try the post above mine. :smallamused:

[Recaiden]

Welcome whattabatt, captain entropy, halfling 62, and Morgan Pheonix. I look forward to seeing you around.

@Dallas&Atreyu: stop trying to steal their souls.:smallmad: We're not even allowed to take their organs if they post here.

And listen to wolfbane about the ninja text. Highlight any suspicious posts.

[Elrond]

WELCOME ALL NEW MEMBERS need a had just ask me
And for all that dont know its baby week so that should all you newbies just fine again welcome all hope you all enjoy this most glorious of playgrounds:smallbiggrin:

[WoWganker]

Hello, denizens of giantitp forum! I'm not exactly new around these parts, but I've been on something of a "leave of absence". It's good to be back, though! Looking forward to interactng with plenty of interesting people.

[Ego Slayer]

Oo, spawn point! :smallamused:
*Walks up to WoWganker, Fireblasts to death*
Err. << I mean, welcome [back]. >>

[Puritania]

Hello everyone!

[The Newb]

Hey there, GITP. What's happening? I'm used to just having one single welcome thread just for me, so I'm not gonna put loads of effort into this in case I just get ignored.

I'm English, my name is Jordan, I'm a student and a writer. I'm also a gamer who would kick your ass if you ever faced me on CoD: World At War. Just a warning. :wink: Don't worry, I'm not chained to my sofa, I do get out and have lots of friends. I also enjoy listening to progressive rock/metal, such as 30 Seconds to Mars, Buckethead, Opeth, Serj Tankian and many more.

So, that's me. Do what you will, baby! :thog:
(If you can't guess, Thog is my favourite character on OOTS, with :elan: a close second).

[UncleWolf]

Welcome new people!
Just make sure that you follow the forum rules and you have joined during one of our (in)famous theme weeks. This week is baby week(don't ask).
A few helpful tips are:
1) Highlight any posts that you find. There is a pretty good chance that someone wrote something else in White Text i.e. White text
2) While not a requirement, it is generally recommended for new people to get custom avatars. This will help you stand out from the crowd. For example, look at my avvie.
3)Be nice
4)Stay away from the SMBG forums(Silly Message Board Games) unless you want your soul stolen and sold several times.

and the most important rule is this:

Absolutely NEVER feed the Llama.

Now go and have fun.:smallsmile:

[tacticsgamer426]

Hello, Playground peoples!

[PairO'Dice Lost]

Greetings, all. PairO'Dice Lost here, and I'm glad to finally be joining your august company after lurking since comic #1 went up. I've been frequenting other forums mostly (like the WotC and Enworld ones), but now that both have died off a bit after the edition wars changeover I figured I'd finally drop in and join you.

As my name and sig might imply, I'm a fairly humorous kind of guy and you'll probably be groaning at my posts before long (but don't worry, I always feel repuntent about it afterwards :smallwink:). I've played every edition since 1e, starting a bit late in '98, though I've mostly DMed since '02-ish. Let's see, what else...rabid homebrewer, diehard Star Wars fan, Lego engineer, computer geek extraordinaire...yeah, I think that covers the high points. Oh, and of course loquacious grammar Nazi, as you've probably figured out thanks to this overly-verbose introduction.

Once again, hello and salutations. See you around!

[UncleWolf]

Welcome!
We always need people with a lot of Exp. to help with all the games going on around here. I think you'll find the Structured Games area pretty fun.

[Valendiv]

Welcome everyone. :smallsmile:

[UncleWolf]

We were wondering when you'd show up. :smallamused:
We've heard some marvelous stories:smallbiggrin:
(not really, but welcome anyways:smalltongue:)

[Phaedra]

Hey guys, been reading OOTS for, oooh, years after someone randomly sent me the link to it. Been lurking on this forum for a week or so. Gonna try pull myself out of the shadows and chat to you all :) I'm lovely, I promise.

Phae

[Reinholdt]

Well I never did get around to posting here. Guarding my ghost status back then and all.

Hi. I'm Reinholdt. Long time lurker, longer time reader, moderate time poster.

There. Just for tradition's sake or something like that.

[FeAnPi]

Hello, I'm new here.

I am a reader of the OotS since two or three years (I don't remember ^^'), and some months ago I decided to read the forum too.

I'm from Italy (so forgive me if my English is not very good), and I study classical licteratures (and languages) at the university. My hobbies are reading (from fantasy to ancient mistical books, from classical poems to Italian comics), playing computer (guess who are my favorite video game's characters) and roleplaying games (especially Italian ones, and I am a fan of Dragonlance), and sometimes I don't dislike cooking, or a nice walking.

[Tempest Fennac]

Your English isn't too bad ("and sometimes I don't dislike cooking, or a nice walking." would read better as "I sometimes like gcooking or going for nice walks", though). Your avatar looks neat as well. Did you draw it yourself?

[FeAnPi]

Thanks for the hint (sometimes is hard to stop thinking in one language to properly use other ones).

And yes, I draw my avatar; with paint (I'm not very good with other graphic programs), but I did it myself.

[Coidzor]

Heh, better than what I'd probably end up doing. Welcome aboard.

[bryanthelion]

Hullo lovettes! I am new. New new new.
I enjoy listening to obscure music, gaming, online comics, acting, writing, literature, and gay porn.

[UncleWolf]

:smalleek:
Everyone run! We have another bard!

[silent shade]

Greetings playground-inhabitants!

Just to honor your customs (not like somebody is interested in reading this) I hereby declare my questionable presence on this forum. Felt myself like trying some internet communication. Why not here since I'm checking out the comics anyway...

[ThePhantom]

Welcome silent shade, please enjoy the comic, and maybe head over to the silly post by post games sometime.

[Agent S7]

Hello, playground inhabitants! I basically go to whatever forum the wind blows me to, and it just so happened that this was the one. I've been lurking for a couple weeks and finally decided "Hey, why not?" Plus, I think I'd like to join an online D&D Game.

And Order of the Stick is "teh awa3sum!111". Or, in English, the Order of the Stick is definitely the best webcomic I've read in my entire life. GO ELAN/HALEY! And may Belkar's status as Sexy Shoeless God of War be questioned by no one! :smallbiggrin:

And, about me: I consider myself a writer, I love music, I'm learning to play guitar (slowly but surely), I'm a D&D freak as of about a year ago and I'm going to be hated by the general populace for loving 4e. :smalltongue:

[thetimothyguy]

salutations n00bs. seriously though........hi

[Ratzinkaiser]

I'm a little bad at this sort of thing, but it's about time I did one, what with making the account... what, two to three months ago and not posting once? I've been reading the comic for a few years now and one day got an urge to look at the forums, lurked for a bit, made an account then lurked a bit more. It was all a downward spiral from there up until the time I made this post.

But what more can I really say? I'm terrible at introductions, I may have said that before, so I apologise for that.

[Recaiden]

Welcome everyone, and stop saying we don't care!:smallfurious:

[Uberdruid24]

Hi! I just got this account. I've been reading OOTS for a while. I've also played D&D for about 6 years.

I was wondering, what does the "Ghost in the playground" or "pixie in the playground" or what ever under the person's name mean?

[Celen Joad]

Hi. I've been reading the comics for a while now and their cool...

...

Hi.

[TheSurgeon]

Greetings...
I am a new member - just joined yesterday - and very new to this whole thing of gaming over the net. Have played dnd in all its incarnations for over 14 years but this is still a first for me! Am a lecturer at a South African university with a penchant for studying ancient religions and magic (Man I love my job!). I enjoy gaming (PC and roleplay) in my free time, as well as English Premiership football.
Just saying hi to everyone!

[Miraqariftsky]

Greetings, newcomers. Welcome to the jolly old GITPF community. May your stay be a joyous one.

May fare ye well
Through many a dark dell
And gladsome glade
Hark ye to the pleasant piper's tune
As the notes to life's ethershade
Away, away do fade

[Recaiden]

Uberdruid, Celen Joad, TheSurgeon, Nexus, welcome all of you to the playground. I hope you enjoy it here.
(I know Nexus isn't new, but this is the first of yours that I've seen)

[i see u]

Hi All...:smallsmile:

[Cleverdan22]

Welcome! Always good to see new members. I've been a regular on just the Order of the Stick forums for a while now, and I have some advice. Be nice, and you'll get along fine with just about everyone. Oh, and don't make "V's four words" threads or "Belkar is Chaotic Good" threads. :smalltongue:

[Partof1]

Hi! I read OOTS, but haven't even seen a DnD card or mini in person (and recognized it) and still remotely understand it. Belkar rocks and V is a chick.:smallbiggrin:

EDIT:So be patient with me, I'm learning, not to play, but to contribute here.
Someone'll hafta explain hit dice to me also.

[CrayonofDark]

Halla! Ive been a loyal OOTs fan for well over a year, and started playing DnD a couple months ago! Figured it was about time to sign up in the forum. I know not many people will read this, but now i am officially not a total lurker. :smallbiggrin:woot!

[kupsman]

uh, hello :P

[UncleWolf]

*opens arms*
Welcome all!
Come and embrace the ni...The Playground!

But I have one question for you.

"CAN...YOU...DIG IT!?!"
:smallbiggrin:

[Recaiden]

Hello everyone. You don't even have to know about DnD or OOTS to be here. But you should

[Dallas-Dakota]

Well I never did get around to posting here. Guarding my ghost status back then and all.

Hi. I'm Reinholdt. Long time lurker, longer time reader, moderate time poster.

There. Just for tradition's sake or something like that.
Welcome Holdy, now go back SMBG with me, it's weird seeing you around here in FB.:smalltongue:

[Dr Legostar]

Hello all.

[ThePhantom]

Welcome, and about the forum going down, I have no idea why that happened.

[CSDragon]

Goodmorning everyone, long time watcher, but it took a silly board games thread to get me to stop and post. I hope to in the end contribute much to all.

(PS: Is there a dragon in the playground rank?)

[RTGoodman]

Goodmorning everyone, long time watcher, but it took a silly board games thread to get me to stop and post. I hope to in the end contribute much to all.

(PS: Is there a dragon in the playground rank?)

Nope, unfortunately not - they don't really mean anything, though, so don't worry too much. For more information (like why the first rule of Playground ranks is that we don't talk about Playground ranks :smallwink:), check out THIS (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showthread.php?t=45659).

Otherwise, a hearty welcome to Dr Legostar, TheShadow, and CSDragon! I hope you all enjoy your stay here, and if you need anything, feel free to PM me or most any other regulars 'round these parts - I'm sure they'd be happy to help you out!

[drunkgoblin30k]

Hello all I have been reading oots for a some time now and erfworld as well has looking in on the forums.
I also play D&D, warhammer fantasy and 40k as well has world of warcraft

[Lord Herman]

Welcome, all! I hope you'll enjoy your time on GiantITP! :smallsmile:

[MalikT]

Hello, I have been reading oots for three years but never posted.
I have been lurking for some time and some discussions seemed interesting so I decided to make an account.
Maybe I post something in the near future, depends on my work.

[MeatShield#236]

Heya! I've been lurking around in the forums for a while but this is my first post.

GO BELKAR! WOOT! :belkar::smallbiggrin:

[evil_d4_swarm]

Hi! I've been a long-time fan of OotS, and I decided to join the forums.

[Coplantor]

OK, this is something you just have to know... You have an awesome user name and an equally awesome avatar. Welcome to the playground!

[Recaiden]

Welcome to everyone. I hope you envjoy it here.

[thetruedudeguy]

Hey guys, I'm just a cool dude who thought it would be SWEET to chat around these parts!

[Player_Zero]

OK, this is something you just have to know... You have an awesome user name and an equally awesome avatar. Welcome to the playground!

Seconded. I like your comic too. :smalltongue:

[Cleverdan22]

I thought I might say hello in this thread. I've been a Playgrounder for a while now, but only in the Order of the Stick section. One day I realized that this section existed, and after lurking a little, I was pleasantly surprised to find a community aspect where everyone knows each other in a way very similar to the Homestar Runner Wiki forum I used to frequent. I've already made a few posts around this board, and thought I'd stop in to formally introduce myself.

[jpm14002]

Hi all -

Putting up my first post here. Rennai, look forward to talking with you soon.

[Dallas-Dakota]

Hi all and welcome!

Also, please welcome my brother Sedracus!
If you're also a member of DnD OG, yes he's a moderator there.
Now, be kind to him!:smalltongue:

[Sedracus]

I joined for this (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showthread.php?p=5460304#post5460304).

Oh, and DD says I should say... harro!

[Recaiden]

Hello everyone! Cleverdan, thetruedudeguy, jpm, and Sedracus (awesome name, by the way) I look forward to seeing you here.

[KKL]

Eh, I've been around for a while, but I just found this topic and thought it might be fun to officially say hi.

Sup, everyone. Some of you may know me, somehow, some of you may think I'm a lunatic. Which I'm not, as it would mean I'm some sort of tiny fur encased limbless rabbitlike creature that moves by hopping erratically. And I wouldn't have opposable thumbs, do you know how terrible that would be?

But yeah. Cutting myself off here.

[Caen'ir]

Hello, long-time reader and lurker, first time poster. I probably won't be posting much, lurking is my specialty still. D: Maybe I'll get into the groove of posting one day, but just wanted to say hello to everyone.

[Dirk Kris]

Hi to all new peoples!
I look forward to making you dip your minds in Brain Acid very, VERY soon.

[Dr Legostar]

Hi to all new peoples!
I look forward to making you dip your minds in Brain Acid very, VERY soon.

brain acid meaning disgust or confusion?

[UncleWolf]

brain acid meaning disgust or confusion?

It means that you want to get the memories of something out of your head.

[Dr Legostar]

It means that you want to get the memories of something out of your head.

ah... i call that "highschool"

[Mr. LL]

Since this is the place to post to introduce myself, I might as well!
I am Mr. LL (Solarblade/Solar13lade in different places, but here, Mr. LL) and I decided to join this forum because I like Order of the Stick (who doesn't? rethorical question) and this place looks cool. I know next to nothing about D&D or any tabletop game and whatnot since I never really got a chance to play any, but I would like to learn, but I digress.
I make freeware games (I use Game Maker, to make video game games, not board/tabletop games) and like to create ideas. I always wanted to create a game that would be enjoyed by many, and a tabletop/board/video game is what I aim for (one of those anyhow, not all of them. That would be silly).

Enough rambling from me though, hi all, and I plan on posting. I think I will anyhow. Otherwise I'll lurk and read, hopefully. >.>

But that's me. Nice to meet you all. etc. etc.

[Dragon555]

Hello everyone! I think it's been a few years since I've posted here and umm... I s'pose I'm back! :smalltongue:

Let's see, I'm taking college level courses at the moment, have plans to major in mathematics and psychology and... actually, I think that may say a lot about me right there. Oh, since she said it would be okay to use her name, I'm real life friends with Ego.

Rawrmoo!

[Taiyama]

Well, I've been reading this comic for a while and considered joining up here ever since it supplanted another webcomic as my favorite story-based one when I read "Start of Darkness". Finally got around to it, though. So here's hoping I don't annoy anyone or set anything on fire.

Hehehehehe...fire...

[MrAdam]

My Name is Adam, I like ninjas, My Girlfriend Tracey, Monster Energy Drinks, Rpgs of all kinds, drawing, Order of the stick, cheese, and fighting games (especialy MUGEN

[Z-dan]

Hi guys,
I'm a long-time OOTS reader, first time OOTS forum reader/poster...
A bit about myself- I'm most accurately described as an ambigously gendered half-elf ranger/druid with a bit of a thing for unicorns, and had so many res's cast on me I lost count. I like playing D&D though don't get much of a chance any more, I read Discworld novels and recently set up a rp forum based around it, and soon I hope to be writing a novel set in Faerun. And of course, my favourite OOTS character is V, if only because all my mates believe I was the inspiration- the FOOLS!

[dragonhand]

hello, been reading OOT for a while (year or two) and i really like it.

[Recaiden]

Welcome, everyone. So that you know, we don't really expect for you to put your real location, although you can. I look forward to seeing you all around.

[Valkeiper]

Howdy all.:smallsmile:

Just greeting all those I don't know (which just so happens to be everyone :smallwink:).

I found the order of the stick thru a link in an online game's forum two days ago. I read the entire strip and I like it... Especially the continuing referances to 'gaming'.:smallsmile:

I have a small question.

When filling my profile, I chose a custom avatar; but I never saw the step to actually draw it. MUST I choose an avatar on the list?:smalleek:

How do I go back to choose an avatar or draw my own?:smallredface:

Kool. The system has deemed me a pixie. That goes perfect with the avatar I want to put in. It is a character from the afore-mentioned online game.:smallsmile:

[Coidzor]

Got to your user control page ('User CP' link), Edit Options, and then enter in the URL for the custom avatar you've drawn or acquired and uploaded to a site such as photobucket.

The "Custom Avatar URL" bracket is right below the list of Oots avatars.

[Ego Slayer]

Okay... wait a minute. Why is there fish discussion in the New Memebers' thread? Or... why did that thread get moved here? :smallconfused:

[Recaiden]

The fish thread is merged with the new members thread? Is this a way of trying to scare away new members?

Anyone who isn't here about fish, Welcome! I hope you all like it here in the playground, and hope to see you.

[Cobra_Ikari]

*throws life preservers to new members*

...welcome aboard, mateys?

[Wraithy]

I think I might be back.
Only been gone for 2 months but it feels like 4, bloody work, killing my free time. Anyway, I think its safe to come back now *fingers crossed*

[Exeson]

Welcome to new members, and old returning ones.

Just remember: If the Seamonkeys don't get you, I will. :smallamused:

[dragonhand]

EEP!!!:smalleek: *hides in corner* don'tfindmedon'tfindmedon'tfindme.

[TheDeeMan]

Hi guys. I'm TheDeeMan aka Dee. I'm a writer from NYC and I'm new to the forum and just wanted to say "Hey" to everyone.

Dee

[Felixaar]

Hiya, Dee! Theres actually already a thread for introductions, here (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showthread.php?t=49101). You sound like a pretty cool guy, though - what kind of writing do you do? Have you been published? What part of NYC do you live in?

[TheDeeMan]

Sorry, I went right by it. LOL!

I write's 'em all: Scifi, mystery, adventure, comedy. But my first love is detective/pulp fiction like Hammett, Chandler, Spillane, Jim Thompson, etc, used to write. Give me a smoky barroom, in a back alley, filled with murders, gangsters, gold diggers and men to be dug, and I'm a happy book. LOL!

I self published a trade of my webcomic "GAAK" back in '04 and I think that's where my future lives in the comic biz: writing and publishing my own creations ads opposed to writing Spiderman, X-Men, etc. That just doesn't seem very satisfying to me: Working on someone elses creations when I can be creating my own. It's a hard hustle, but worth it.

What do you do?

Dee

[TheDeeMan]

Sorry, guys. I missed this thread altogether when I posted my "Brand Newbie saying "Hi". thread. So, I just wanted to make my "brand newbiness" official by officially saying "Hi". LOL!

Dee

[Felixaar]

Heh... well, I write too, but as yet unpublished. Sounds like you're in a pretty neat field though; I'll make sure to check out your webcomic if my internet can handle it (it's cribbling along like an elderly tortoise right now), though.

You'll like it here, though. Theres a bunch of writers lurking around :smallsmile: Am I right, men? And ladies?

[TheDeeMan]

What types of stuff do you write?

Have you tried self publishing? After I came to the sad realization that comic publishers (Marvel, DC, etc) weren't interested in publishing comics other then their own the POD/self pblishing boom was a god send. I use Lulu myself because i'm a graphic novelist and Lulu is better for that and trades. But there are other good ones around.

Honestly? Nowadays self publishing is just a mouse click away. LOL!

And if you do check out GAAK I'd love to know what you think of it. :)

Dee

[Felixaar]

Fiction, both Novels and Short stories. Not typically in any one gender but usually in Fantasy/Sci-Fi/Romance/Comedy/Action/Adventure kind of area.

Self publishing is tempting but I kind of worry it might always fall through on me - though theres many reputable companies, I just feel like I have a better chance of success via a traditional publishing house. How well do your trades sell, if it's not to personal of me to ask?

[Dragonrider]

Self publishing is tempting but I kind of worry it might always fall through on me - though theres many reputable companies, I just feel like I have a better chance of success via a traditional publishing house. How well do your trades sell, if it's not to personal of me to ask?

*poke*

Don't self-publish if you can help it. :smalltongue: While there is nothing wrong with it, you're much less likely to be able to make a living unless you devote a LOT of time to marketing yourself. :smallwink:

(Is it too early to show him the 'shipping thread?)

[Felixaar]

It's never too early to show someone the shipping thread.

It's always too early to show anyone the shipping thread.

You're right though, Doc - and as much as I would love to do marketting of myself, it's time that could be better spent writing. I don't want to end up like Holly Lisle, who seems to spend so much of her time working on her website and writing courses and so little of it actually writing...

Btw, Dee, I checked out GAAK - as of so far, I love it! Haven't read very far though so I will get back to you later with more formed opinions, but it is very entertaining, both the art and dialogue are v. impressive.

[TheDeeMan]

That's true about the marketing, but you're gonna have to do that anyway sooner or later.

A guy I know from Lulu named Jeremy Robinson got an agent and a publishing deal when his Lulu published book took off on Amazon and Barnes&Nobles. Google him.

Speaking of which, I have a meeting with an agent today about her reping us to the major book publishers. So cross your fingers for us.

About our sales? We sell enough right now to have some extra change in our pockets. Enough thatwhen the royalty check comes every 3 months we can buy something nice with it. But we only have online retailer distribution through Amazon, Barnes&Nobles, etc, right now and you can't say enough about being able to browse as a main selling point in a bookstore. And you really can't flip through the pages of a book online. Plus GAAK is a trade now, a graphic novel soon, and comic folks really aren't looking to buy comics online. When they want one, they still head for the local comic shop or newsstand. But still, we do okay.

And never underestimate the value of marketing/advertising. The more we do, the better we sell. The mre folks we get to come and read GAAK the more books we sell. So eventually you'll have to do the marketing thing too. It's not brain surgery though. And now with things like Project Wonderful it isn't even expensive.

And thanks about GAAK. I thnk you'll like it. :) I look forward to hearing what you think once you've finished it

Dee

[Cpt. Soup]

Hello to all! I suppose I should type something of myself for those strange people that lurk around this thread greeting people.

What to say? what to say? I could say anything really.. but I'd rather not as I have yet to entirely decide what I am, would be best probably to post neutrally on things and frabricate an idenity far later! Until later playground!!

[Dr Legostar]

Hello to all! I suppose I should type something of myself for those strange people that lurk around this thread greeting people.


don't worry, i didn't.

[Cobra_Ikari]

Hello to all! I suppose I should type something of myself for those strange people that lurk around this thread greeting people.

What to say? what to say? I could say anything really.. but I'd rather not as I have yet to entirely decide what I am, would be best probably to post neutrally on things and frabricate an idenity far later! Until later playground!!

I am torn between saluting you and sipping you. Hmm. Perhaps I should settle for a snuggle. *hugs tight*

[Felixaar]

Hello to all! I suppose I should type something of myself for those strange people that lurk around this thread greeting people.

What to say? what to say? I could say anything really.. but I'd rather not as I have yet to entirely decide what I am, would be best probably to post neutrally on things and frabricate an idenity far later! Until later playground!!

Your ability for abstract zaniness leads me to believe you shall go far on these forums. Welcome to the Playground, Capn' Soup.

And Dee, my fingers shall remain tightly crossed, along with my toes :smallwink: Honestly, though, I hope it goes well. You guys clearly have a lot of talent.

[TheDeeMan]

Hello to all! I suppose I should type something of myself for those strange people that lurk around this thread greeting people.

What to say? what to say? I could say anything really.. but I'd rather not as I have yet to entirely decide what I am, would be best probably to post neutrally on things and frabricate an idenity far later! Until later playground!!

Hello back.

Dee

[TheDeeMan]

And Dee, my fingers shall remain tightly crossed, along with my toes :smallwink: Honestly, though, I hope it goes well. You guys clearly have a lot of talent.

Not bad at all, actually. She's going to start shopping GAAK to the editors of book publishers starting in january once they've returned from the holidays. She mentioned Random House is specific. I'm guessing because their Villard label has published graphic novels. But the point is to get the editors at publishing houses interested in GAAK.

So now my OCD is racing like it's in the Indy 500. LOL!

Dee

[skywalker]

*Is curious why the fish thread got moved here...*


*poke*

Don't self-publish if you can help it. :smalltongue: While there is nothing wrong with it, you're much less likely to be able to make a living unless you devote a LOT of time to marketing yourself. :smallwink:

(Is it too early to show him the 'shipping thread?)

Anyway, I'd like to chime in on this. I've always heard that self-publishing is actually a great way to save money, and you're actually more likely to make a decent living by self-publishing.

[TheDeeMan]

I think a lot of folks have a "if I build it, they will come" mentality. Your job has just started one you've created your book.

I say, start saving for advertising now. Get yourself a website for your book(s) to help promote it. The website is easy. Ads take money. Even Project Wonderful ads. But its worth it. The moment we put up GAAK book ads on PW our sales went up.

You can't just get in the game, you have to play the game too.

Dee

[jacob.swadron]

Hey, I am a new member here, this isn't my first forum, I hope I stay. I play D&D and have done so for a long time. I have enjoyed the oots comic for a long time and known that you have had a forum, yet haven't bothered to come until now. Well, here I am.

[dracoslaad]

Hey, I've just created an account after browsing the forum for a while. I hope that posting here is as fun as it seems.:smallbiggrin:

[Prock]

Hi O.o?
Yeah im a bit new here.
Was introduced to the comic a few weeks ago by a friend.
I also like playing d&d ans such.
I prefer bards....
Dwarf bards to be presice :D

[Van Runcible]

Hello, read order of the stick and thought I'd join in on the forums. Look forward to getting to know you all.

[Korps]

Hi there. I'm a big D&D fan (fantasy in general really), and though I've only found it quite recently, I've become a huge fan of Order of the Stick. I think it's masterfully rendered, articulated, and I love the overarching story bound by some of the best gaming humour I've found. A great pleasure to read!

[TheDeeMan]

Welcome fellow new guys. I recently joined too. It's a pretty cool place. :)

Dee

[Dr Legostar]

Welcome fellow new guys. I recently joined too. It's a pretty cool place. :)

Dee

don't I know you from over at cornstalker?

[TheDeeMan]

Yup. :)

Dee

[Dr Legostar]

are you stalking me?

[TheDeeMan]

are you stalking me?

Yes, I'm CORNstalking you. LOL!

But I was here first. :-P LOL!

Dee

[Dr Legostar]

ORLY?

Dr. Legostar: Join Date: 12-09-2008

The Dee Man: Join Date: 12-14-2008

[TheDeeMan]

ORLY?

Dr. Legostar: Join Date: 12-09-2008

The Dee Man: Join Date: 12-14-2008

Ah, I see.

Then yes, I'm stalking you. :)

Dee

[Dr Legostar]

*adds TheDeeMan to "list of stalkers"*

[Skeld]

Hi. New Here.

[Dallas-Dakota]

Hello and welcome all new members! And old ofcourse!
Please visit arts and crafts, the oots style request thread for a custom made avatar!
And visit SMBG for lots of insane fun! So that the llama can steal your soul!

[Marzie]

Hi, y'all! I'm Marzie, I'm 16 but I've been an OotS fan since a friend linked me to it when I was 11. I like chemistry, cheerleading, fashion, and I'm hopefully going to be taking my EMT training come February.

Mm, that's it. It's nice to meet you all! :smallredface:

[TheDeeMan]

Nice t meet you, Marzie.

And you too, Skeld.

Welcome.

Dee

[Z-dan]

woah one second there- a fashionable cheerleader on a forum about d&d? :smalleek:
Welcome to all new people that have joined since I did about a week ago- tis quite a fun place

[billtodamax]

Guess I should post here, huh? Well, hello to all, I'm new to these forums but have been reading the comics for quite some time (it's my first web comic, I now have 5). Thank you to all who post below, and welcome to all who post above.

[Tempest Fennac]

Which other comics do you read, billtodamax? A lot of people on here like to discuss other comics as well.

[Felixaar]

Hi, y'all! I'm Marzie, I'm 16 but I've been an OotS fan since a friend linked me to it when I was 11. I like chemistry, cheerleading, fashion, and I'm hopefully going to be taking my EMT training come February.

Mm, that's it. It's nice to meet you all! :smallredface:

So wait, you like chemistry, and cheerleading? :smallconfused:

I don't have words to describe the coolness that radiates from that.

I hate to appear uneducated (not that thats ever stopped me!) but what does EMT stand for? I'm thinking medical, but I've been wrong about three letter acronyms before.

[Dr Legostar]

woah one second there- a fashionable cheerleader on a forum about d&d? :smalleek:
Welcome to all new people that have joined since I did about a week ago- tis quite a fun place

I married a Fashion Major, strange things happen sometimes. Bet you've never seen someone geek out over fashion, it's really rather amusing.

[Recaiden]

Welcome everyone. Glad that you've joined. And it means Emergency Medical Technician.

[Marzie]

Haha, well, I'm a nerd first and a cheerleader second. Thanks, all, for the warm welcome, and I'm excited about finally registering to post here! :)

Yep, Felixaar, Recaiden is right--it means Emergency Medical Technician. It means I get to ride around in an ambulance and look cool.

[Kastanok]

Hey hey there! :) First time poster, long time forum reader, long-long-long-long-long-[ad infinitum]-long time OotS reader.

I go by a lot of names but most people online call me Kast. I'm 21, a student of writing, literature and psychology and a wanna-be games designer. No wait... I am a games designer (http://www.airsteampunk.com)! Well, games writer at least. :D Woohoo! :P (Got to remind myself I can actually say that every now and then)

Figured I should finally get an actual account on here. I'll try not to get dragged into arguments about alignments and stuff :P

EDIT: Wooh... just noticed this account was made years ago and has three previous posts :P Not sure that really counts. No wonder the registration I attempted just now didn't seem to work.

[Felixaar]

Haha, well, I'm a nerd first and a cheerleader second. Thanks, all, for the warm welcome, and I'm excited about finally registering to post here! :)

Yep, Felixaar, Recaiden is right--it means Emergency Medical Technician. It means I get to ride around in an ambulance and look cool.

Ah. I knew it was medicine! *dances*

That's some pretty impressive credentials, Kast. Way to go! :smallbiggrin: And wise decision staying out of Alignment arguements - I try to stay out of the Media and Oots forums, lest I end up banned :smallredface:

[Remmirath]

Hey all, I'm new.
I've been reading the comic for quite a while now (I don't recall exactly how long), and lately I realised that I've been checking the forum almost every day. So I decided to stop lurking, and here I am.
Hmmm. I like roleplaying, computer gaming, art, writing, theater, and reading. I can think of nothing more to say about myself at this time. So ... hello!

[Terry576]

Yeah, erm... Hi. I'm new here, and it seems posting here is a good way to meet peoples, so yeah. Hello everyone.=D

[SammySir]

Hello from Ireland!

love OotS. always lookin forward to the next!
Xykon is the MAN!! :xykon::

[Recaiden]

Relvinar,Terry576, SammySir. Glad you've joined. I hope to see you around.


Haha, well, I'm a nerd first and a cheerleader second. Thanks, all, for the warm welcome, and I'm excited about finally registering to post here! :)

Yep, Felixaar, Recaiden is right--it means Emergency Medical Technician. It means I get to ride around in an ambulance and look cool.

Someone spelled my name right the first time!:biggrin:

[UnrulyPoets]

Hallo! I am, indeed, new here and wanted to offer up my greetings to all! :smalltongue:

[Coplantor]

Relvinar,Terry576, SammySir. Glad you've joined. I hope to see you around.



Someone spelled my name right the first time!:biggrin:

Know how you feel, everyone keeps calling me coplantEr.

Anyway.. Welcome, new playgrounders! To a magical realm of joy and joyness! Be sure to visit he SMBG forums to have a good time and if you feel like selling your soul you can always knock into AMEN's HQ!

Emergency exits are over there

[Elrond]

Hello all newcomers PM me if you want any help with fiting in or anything really
I am really wise:smallamused: actually im not very wise but i want to be some again welcome and have fun:smallsmile:

[Rutskarn]

So that's what this place looks like on the inside.

I was expecting more tapestries, less llamas.

I'll take that.

[Felixaar]

Hello all newcomers PM me if you want any help with fiting in or anything really
I am really wise:smallamused: actually im not very wise but i want to be some again welcome and have fun:smallsmile:

I'm the wise one here :smallsmile:

BAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHHAHAHAHAHAAHHAHAHAAHAH!

Ohhhhhh....

Welcome, newbies. Don't run too far, and stay where Uncy Felix can see you.

[Valendiv]

Welcome everyone~ <3

[Decahedral Tofu]

Just registered and all that stuff.

Uh...I was figuring on saying more right here, but I've already listed all the pertinent details in my profile, so I guess I'm just posting here so I won't feel awkward posting elsewhere first.

[Felixaar]

Welcome, Decc! I see you're a fellow seventeen year old male - with you at our side, seventeen year old males shall soon come to conquer the playground! AHAHAHAHAHA! That is, atleast, until I tick over to 18 on July 1st and led a rebellion of the eighteen year old males.

At any rate, welcome to the playground.

[Coidzor]

Welcome, hope you and the other maths peoples get along. There do seem to be a significant subset of Playgrounders with that interest.

[Ferrkon]

Welcome everyone ^^ my name is Ferr, and I am paladin. Lawful good. Yes, I know, this sucks, but that is fact ^^"

Oh, and I'm from poland, but I think I know english enough to communicate with you ^^

[SMARTALIENQT]

Er, hello. I am new to this forum, but I've already read every OOTS installment, because it is just that awesome. So...hi. :smallredface:

[Ninjoc]

Hello all; new member, semi-new reader of OOTS, roleplayer, writer, general geek and University student.

Fun times. :smallbiggrin:

[A Rainy Knight]

Hi Ferrkon, and welcome! I agree, I can certainly understand you. Hope you have a good time around this forum! :smallsmile:

Hi SMARTALIENQT! Great to meet you! I think you will find plenty of people who are OOTS fans around here. Be sure to play the Silly Message Board Games! :smallsmile:

Hi Ninjoc! You sound like you'll enjoy it here. Lots of OOTS readers/writers/roleplayers around here. *points at self and whistles* I only wish that I could write something cohesive for once. :smallredface:

[Felixaar]

By Steve; not the Silly Message Board Games :smalleek:

Ferr, your english is excellent.

And Ninjoc, another writer, eh?

Welcome, all!

[Decahedral Tofu]

Welcome, Decc! I see you're a fellow seventeen year old male - with you at our side, seventeen year old males shall soon come to conquer the playground! AHAHAHAHAHA! That is, atleast, until I tick over to 18 on July 1st and led a rebellion of the eighteen year old males.

At any rate, welcome to the playground.

Thanks for the welcome; I've only got 33 days left of being 17 though, so we'll have to make the best of it while we can.

Anyway, a little bit of intro now that I've already introduced myself: my normal handle is DancingTofu. I'm pretty involved in rhythm game communities and run tournaments for DDR, Guitar Hero, and Rock Band; I've run 5 tournaments this year and a total of 8 tournaments in all. I decided to keep with D.T., but wanted something more relevant for this site, so I decided to be a 12-sided bean curd. Unfortunately, DodecahedralTofu is 16 characters, so I had to be a 10-sided bean curd instead. Oh well; decahedrons are pretty cool anyway!

Since I couldn't include them all in my profile, my academic interests are musical composition, music theory, statistics, geometry, physics, creative writing, drafting, world religions, philosophy, theory of thought and knowledge, neurology, and mechanical engineering. I'm a National Merit Commended Scholar, with a PSAT score of 2030 (730 math, 690 reading, 610 writing). I took my SAT my Junior year and got a 2170 (730 math, 700 reading, 740 writing), and I'm hoping to transfer to Reed College next year. I'm currently in a co-enrollment program that's allowing me to complete my Senior year of high school at a local community college.

I'm an avid bicyclist as well. I bike 10 miles to school each day and the same 10 miles back. I own two bicycles, both of which need repairs, neither of which I can afford to repair right now. I pride myself on my endurance; I participate in local Relay for Life events each summer, and I try to walk/run a total of at least 20 miles each time. My current best is 29.5 miles over a 24-hour period (I took breaks). Back to bikes, it should be noted that I live in Portland, Oregon, the most bike-friendly major metropolitan area in the United States. As a bicyclist, I'm particularly proud of the Hawthorne Bridge, one of the only bridges in the country that has a designated bike path, signs to advise both bicyclists and motorists, pedestrian paths that include walk signs for the part of the bridge that raises, and a fantastic waterfront on either side. I love the place I live.

Above gaming, academics, and bicycling, there's one thing that's most important in my life: music. I've been exposed to music theory for 11 years, I started playing Piano 7 years ago, and I composed my first original song 5 years ago. I began playing around with home recordings three years ago, which is how I got into MIDI. I'm taking an Electronic Music class right now that's helped expand my knowledge a lot and it's allowed me to produce my music at a quality I used to only dream about. My musical influences include Rhapsody of Fire, Tempest, Nightwish, REM, Rush, Kyle Ward, and a plethora of video game soundtracks. The style I play primarily is Electronic Folk Metal. I've written lyrics for about 40 of my songs, but I took a break from lyrics for a long time. I just started up again and I admit I'm a little rusty, although it's largely because I don't have much to write about, so my lyrics are often taken from other peoples' perspectives.

Anyway, that's pretty much me in a nutshell. Go ahead and just call me "Tofu"; it's what I'm most likely to respond to. :]

[Midboss]

Hi Everybody !

New member, Order of the Stick reader... yadd yadda...

24/7 geek who likes RPGs, Video games with good plots (which are getting further and fewer between), listening to game soundtracks, finding funny stuff on the net (hence my presence here) and conjuring up stories sometimes semi based on rp. Studying computer science at uni.

Am also an ungodly hybrid of french and english. The horror.... Not even Lovercraft could of concieved such a horror.

And once again hello to all. I'm sure we'll get along, and if not, will be albe to fake it well.

[bored_249]

To quote a random part of Haley's subconscious, "I'm new!" I love the OOTS. I'm True Neutral, apparently, which is really unfair because it means I'm just sort of nonspecific. Still, at least it means I get to be Evil sometimes :smallamused:.

[Choco]

Hey Hey Hey!!

Yet another n00b in the playground!

Bout to DM my first game, found from many months of lurking that this is the perfect place for me to come up with evil ideas on how to mess with my players :smallamused:

[Coplantor]

Hi new forumites! We hope you feel welcomed enough! But it does'nt really matter actually, the playground is going to assimilate all of you... slowly, but efficiently...

[strawberryman]

Hello, insignificant mortals~
Bow down before the might of the strawberry.

[The Antigamer]

Greetings to all, just finally joining after a long time lurking and reading the comic. Also, happy Yuletide.

[Recaiden]

Hello, insignificant mortals~
Bow down before the might of the strawberry.

Never!

Welcome everyone, glad to see that you're here. Did I seem like them when I joined?

@antigamer: You might want to fix your avatar.

[Mordokai]

Welcome everyone ^^ my name is Ferr, and I am paladin. Lawful good. Yes, I know, this sucks, but that is fact ^^"

Welcome, young one :smallamused: I was like you, once, not long ago. But then, I saw how stupid I was. You will too. Eventually. And I'll help you with that :smallamused:

In any case, welcome! To you and the new people! Good to have you around :smallsmile:

[Buttercup_jessi]

Hello everyone! I'm jessie.
Well, I used to go into a different place for fourms. But, that site is no longer running so that leaves me here ;)

I love to write my own little stories, and poems. I love to RP and reading RP's.

So, hello to all.
--jessie--

[Ecrodorias]

Hey guys,

I've finally taken the plunge again, been a long while since i got hooked on a forum, and i've kinda missed it.

I've been reading the strip for a long time, love it, so this seemed a good place to sign up.

I've been roleplaying for over half my life, currently in two groups, and I run some extra games on the side as well. I've also just started running my new campaign world...

I've been writing some freelance stuff recently, but it's early day's yet... but one day, like most roleplayers, i'd love to break into the industry somehow.

Outside of gaming, I live in the UK, just outside of London. I love fantasy and science fiction books, including Dragonlance, Azimov and so on.

I'm a big geek, who has run his own web design company, reads comic books (big Marvel fan), and listens to heavy metal music. (Though I also listen to blues, light rock, dance, folk, japaneese opera music and so on too!).

I am also a big fan of fantasy artwork (my pride is my signed Elmore), and love artsy people too, as long as there not too full of themselves...

Well, intro's done, i'll have a nose around...

Hopefully you'll hear more from me...:smallsmile:

Ecrodorias.

[Cobra_Ikari]

Welcome, everyone! And happy holidays! *snuggles*

[DragonDM]

I am here at random times.

I belive that I created a Profile, and most everything about me should be on it. But, I need to find it again and make sure.

And I can no longer remember if I posted a Hello, before.
Therefore: "Salutations!"

[Kazul]

Um, hi? I've been reading OotS since the middle of year 2006. I guess. Also, I have been lurking on these forums for a while and recently decided to register finally. So, hello to every playgrounder and merry Christmas, everyone :smallwink:.

Edit: Good God, there is something wrong with my avatar :smalleek: needs to fix it.
EditEdit: I think it's ok now, however now I realize how small it is :p

[Juan Carlos]

Hello, guys. I'm another OOTS's fan. That explains everything. See ya. XD

Happy Holydays by the way...

[The Antigamer]

@antigamer: You might want to fix your avatar.

Oh? Is it not working?

[Coplantor]

I think that the problem is that it works, see, local policy about avatars and sigs... No GIF's allowed.

[The Antigamer]

Oh, ok, must have missed that in my reading of the rules threads. I'll change it. Thanks for the tip you two.

[Hrym]

Hey folks! I've been lurking about the forums without an account for a while now (and of course, been a long time reader!) and decided to finally bite! I'm a pretty big tabletop player and do a little war gaming otherwise. Hope all of you had a happy holiday!

[idemies]

Just stopped by to say hi to everybody and to introduce myself. I hail from Finland, land of beer, snow, Santa Claus and stupid laws. I've been reading OOTS for six months and I absolutely love it!:smallsmile:

Feel free to PM me if you have any questions about anything.

[Poil]

Hi everyone from a long time lurker who recently got around to register. Looking forward to spending a lot more time here. Just another geek from the light forsaken Sweden who enjoy games, music, web comics and hanging around on forums.

[Felixaar]

I think that the problem is that it works, see, local policy about avatars and sigs... No GIF's allowed.

Oh, yeah. I've already been Roland'd (could be a new tv show) about that one (or it might have been Rawhide...)

Finland? Sweden? I vote our new international ambassadors bring native dances and chocolate.

Welcome, all newies :smallsmile:

[Ash08]

Secounded Felixaar

Oh and welcome to the playground all ye pixies!

[Cervando]

Sorry I took so long to find this site. Just spent 2 days catching up, much to my wife's displeasure. Guess Belkar had an effect on me as I felt compelled to get 2 knives from the kitchen and stab her in the eyes. Bad news is she was only level 1 wife, but the good news is she had multi-classed as a nagger and reached level 19, so I dinged! Gratz me!!! :smallmad::smallwink:

[Felixaar]

Motion Passed!

Note to self; do not marry Cervando...

Welcome, though!

[Xsesiv]

Hello newbies. I remember it like it was yesterday when I first joined up, ramble blather ramble... Anyway happy Christmas for two nights ago and enjoy your selves on the forum.

[Uncle Festy]

Sorry I took so long to find this site. Just spent 2 days catching up, much to my wife's displeasure. Guess Belkar had an effect on me as I felt compelled to get 2 knives from the kitchen and stab her in the eyes. Bad news is she was only level 1 wife, but the good news is she had multi-classed as a nagger and reached level 19, so I dinged! Gratz me!!! :smallmad::smallwink:

Welcome, Cervando, you murderous halfling!
Hope you don't get caught, or else you'll have a very long hiatus from the playground. :smalltongue:

[caelien]

Just like to say hi, love OOTS, glad Belkar's back to his stabby self, and can't wait for Roy to get resurrected

Hail Banjo!!!

[OrigamiSamurai]

Greetings and salutations to all! I've recently rediscovered the joys of OOTS and finally took the time to click through all those mysterious links in the sidebar that I ignored before, and I couldn't be happier that I had.

And now, off to enjoy browsing the posts...

[Coidzor]

Welcome! One and All! Always good to have some dependable, LN samurai around the place.:smallsmile:

Always fun when you get to poke around a site and discover something wonderful. At least that's how I view my discovery of these forums. :smallbiggrin:

[idemies]

Finland? Sweden? I vote our new international ambassadors bring native dances and chocolate.


Sorry, I don't do humppa :smallwink:. Nevertheless, I'll promise to bring you more or less unique Finnish views to just about everything you want :smallcool:.

Especially, when the discussions turn to football (that's soccer for you yankees). Also music, politics and airplanes are one my favorite topics.

PS. I F****ing hate flu! This has to be just about the fifth time this year when I come down with cold :smallannoyed:! And having asthma doesn't help at all...

edit: changed the text to be more readable.

[Rotipher]

Greetings, all. My kid sister first showed me this site over the holidays, and I barely came up for air for days, plowing through the back issues. Now that I'm semi-sorta-kinda caught up on the continuing adventures of the OotS, which I'd previously known only from old magazine comics (it actually has a plot? who knew! :smalleek:), I'll be stopping by from time to time.

Please bear with me if my questions and observations have been gone over ad infinitum, already: I'm a newbie at this forum, even though I've been a D&D fanatic since 1982. :smallwink:

[Khaeta]

Testing, testing, 1-2-3. Hi, everyone! My friend showed me this site about two months ago, and I finished reading the entire OOTS saga within a week (yes, I have that little of a life). I have been playing D&D for roughly 5 years now, and DM for a small group I started. If you actually took the time to read my entire boring rant, kudos to you!:smallbiggrin:

[MadScientistMat]

Testing, testing, 1-2-3. Hi, everyone! My friend showed me this site about two months ago, and I finished reading the entire OOTS saga within a week (yes, I have that little of a life). I have been playing D&D for roughly 5 years now, and DM for a small group I started. If you actually took the time to read my entire boring rant, kudos to you!:smallbiggrin:

Hi Kopaka! Another newb here, who found The Order through TV Tropes and read through it pretty quickly. I played D&D for a while back in high school (back then it was the Second Edition; I'm really dating myself, I guess) and have since tried to write a fantasy novel for fun - and possibly for profit, who knows.

[Ra the one]

Hello everyone. I met oots with a link from my friend, i guess it was the power word spell day. Then i started to read all of them from start. I only checked strips so far since i only added that link to favorites. But then i checked the site and liked it and here i am registered (:

[fatbastard]

The socks on the wall are not very tall. I once lied to everyone I know and told them that I almost hit a cat so I swerved. I didn't want them to know that I broke my rear axel playing around. Oh yeah... hello everyone.

[Sneak]

Welcome one, welcome all!

Just a few friendly reminders:

1. Stay off the swingset. That's my turf. In case any of you didn't know already.
2. There's actually no second reminder, but I felt like giving one friendly reminder was quite friendly enough.

Please enjoy your stay at the playground! In case of a fire, please run, do not walk, to the nearest escape pod. Wait, that's not right...

[Dallas-Dakota]

Hello newbies. I remember it like it was yesterday when I first joined up, ramble blather ramble... Anyway happy Christmas for two nights ago and enjoy your selves on the forum.
It seemed like it was yesterday when you joined, for me to. ^^

And another friendly reminder, stay off the slide, that's my turf.

And you better not kick over the sandcastle with the high tower, that's moderator turf.:smalltongue:

Hello and welcome all new and old and Sneak(Sneak has been here since like the beginning of the playground I think)

[Banjoist333]

Hello to all! I found this place through the TV Tropes Wiki and was intrigued by what I saw. I managed to fill the useless three weeks of Christmas break (yeah, it's three weeks in college) reading all 618 strips, then I decided to fill the rest of the time posting here. Thanks for being such a valuable time-waster!

[Mr. Mud]

Happy to oblige Banjoist. It's almost too ironic you found us through TV Tropes, seing how half of the playground resides there. I myself haven't visited the site yet... :smalltongue:.

But Welcome!

[Coidzor]

Come in, come in! What a pleasant surprise! Come in, my little friends! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6fLFnBFvU4w)

Welcome everyone, and please, feel free to have some tea. *takes a kettle off from the end of his arrow and holds it in his hand as he jauntily rubs some teacups in his off hand*White text :D

TVtropes.... Good crowd...

Be prepared for white text in this forum, y'see. We're not malicious about it, but it's a mildly popular thing to do from time to time, y'know? Just don't toe the line of obnoxiousness too much.

[Cobra_Ikari]

*gives New Years snuggles to everyone* =3

Welcome!

[Asrya]

Ha je me ma shi ta!
How're ya doin? I'm Rya, gamer girl and practically born with a controller and book in hand. I play video, pen and paper, card, and live action games. Every kind of game I can grab and all sorts of things.
I DM from time to time and specialize in creating druids on the fly...

[Alehandro]

Hello,
I am 17-year-old student and I come from Poland. I love RPG :) I play mainly DnD, Warhammer, World of Darkness (Hunter and Changeling) and Neuroshima. As there are very few willing players in my area, I am DMing, or as I prefer to call it - storytelling most times.

I found "Giant..." about three years ago, but I have to admit, that the second comic, Erfworld fascinates me a lot more :)

[Lord_Xeam]

Hello all! i have come for your souls!(jus kiddin) (or am i?)

[Coidzor]

Welcome to the Playground my New Years' Pixies! :biggrin:

Erfworld is also a beloved part of this community, so no worries there, Alehandro.

And there certainly are a lot of games (and even souls) being discussed around these parts, though I"m certain you've already gotten into what you will by now.

[Assassin Corps]

Hi all! One of my friends recently directed me to the OotS webcomic, and it took me 2 days to read it. He says he has an account of here, but I don't know what it is yet :smalltongue:

[Dallas-Dakota]

Hello and welcome all new members, you're the new generation(here we count generations in years:smalltongue:), behold the high and silly name that our forum has! Nah, just kidding, just have fun and follow the rules and you'l be fine!

Assasin Corps, beware, for it might be pretty much anybody(you best look at locations) for people may act differently here then they do in real life. Though no worries, I'm not your RL friend, I live in the Netherlands and haven't send anybody to my online hidey caves, also known as these forums.

[Raistlin1040]

*Starts harvesting Assassin Corps' organs* What DD said. For example, I would *never* harvest someone's organs in real life. It's out of the question. Completely! *Waves hands, knocks box off shelf, kidneys roll out* Erm...I can explain that. Seriously.

[Assassin Corps]

Hello and welcome all new members, you're the new generation(here we count generations in years:smalltongue:), behold the high and silly name that our forum has! Nah, just kidding, just have fun and follow the rules and you'l be fine!

Assasin Corps, beware, for it might be pretty much anybody(you best look at locations) for people may act differently here then they do in real life. Though no worries, I'm not your RL friend, I live in the Netherlands and haven't send anybody to my online hidey caves, also known as these forums.

He's not an RL friend, he's an internet friend. He lives in America.
So I'll just ask him later.

[Legoleg]

Hey all! First post!

I was very excited when my friend introduced me to OotS-it just seemed so, I don't know, AWESOME. I started reading with "On the Origin of PCs" and realized it wasn't making any sense. So I switched to the webcomic. I started yesterday and am already on page 340-I just can't get enough.


So anyway, as my first post, I have a really, really newbish question to ask-how do I post an avatar on my user? I just can't figure it out.

Thanks all, and I can't wait to start getting to know my way here!

Legoleg

[Recaiden]

Go to the user CP (control panel) in the top left of the forum. Go to options on the lefthand side. At the bottom there will be a choice between a set of generic OOTS style avatars or a custom avatar.

To get a custom avatar it must be uploaded at a photosharing site like flickr or something. You can request one in the stickied thread in arts and crafts or choose one in the avatar adoption center thread.

Welcome to Gitp everyone. Glad to have you here.

[ondonaflash]

Hello, I come here as a gamer in search of feedback and interesting ideas, but I also enjoy the comics posted, I like OOTS because, due to its long archive I've gotten pulled deeper into the story, but Erfworld has the potential to truly entrance me as well.

[CutePoison]

Luke // Dreads the morrow says:
Join up :-O
i totally dar u

Who can argue with that?

[aenima]

I registered to the forum some time ago, but this is my first post and here goes the "Heya, i am new around here!" cliché, enjoy... :)

[Paledragon]

Hello, name's Paledragon. Been reading OOTS for a while and finally decided to join the community.

For simplicity's sake, you can call me PD, Pale, Dragon, etc. Just don't CamelCase the screen name.
bloody irritating...

[Sneak]

Welcome.

Yep, that's pretty much it. :smallwink:

Seriously, enjoy your stay. Don't mind the thumbscrews, they're just for decoration.

[Coplantor]

I registered to the forum some time ago, but this is my first post and here goes the "Heya, i am new around here!" cliché, enjoy... :)

Woah! It took you some time to finally post huh? Well, welcome i guess... And the same goes for all the recently arrived playgrounders!

[Fyren]

Hey, I'm the new newby everyone corrects. I'd be charmed to greet myself unteu all here, but I suppose this introduction thread of sorts will suffice my requirements... for now.

[Dragonrider]

Welcome, welcome.

@Sneak: Did you know that you gave me cookies when I first arrived and posted in this thread? :smallbiggrin:

[zach12376]

Welcome everyone, and yes, those tourtured screams are not real, they are on a digital CD, so don't mind them.

[FamishedPaladin]

Hey everyone, I'm new here. I've been reading OOTS for a while, and I'm a huge fan.I'm really into coming up with campaign worlds and characters and stuff like that. Any tips and critiques on my upcoming submissions would be welcome! :smallsmile: Thanks, and it's good to be here!

[EdwinOdesseiron]

hi there everyone!

[Vaeasir]

Hi everyone, rather new user on the forums, pretty long a lurker ;)

[Sneak]

Welcome, welcome.

@Sneak: Did you know that you gave me cookies when I first arrived and posted in this thread? :smallbiggrin:

Huh. That's actually a good idea. Way to go, me! :smalltongue:

Here, new users! Have some cookies! :smallbiggrin:

[Ivan Ooze]

Hello to all! They call me... Ivan Ooze! I've been a reader of both OoTS and Erfworld for a while now, but I've only just made an account now for various reasons, the foremost of which being that I just got into D&D after playing WH40k and Inquisitor for some time.

[Dragonrider]

That's right! Cookies for all! :smallbiggrin:

[Sneak]

And there was much rejoicing!

[Gwyn chan 'r Gwyll]

Don't worry, I can fix that!

*revvs chainsaw*

[Irving]

Greetings! I'm a two-headed dragon of sorts, really; my wife and I are looking for a good 3.5ish Play by Post, since our Ravenloft one is going far too slowly. We're in Ohio, my wife is a far better writer than me, but we both love a good story.

[Felixaar]

And there was much rejoicing!

Mmm! Cookies: Now with extra minstrel!