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Grin Tree

#61 June 05, 2008, 04:49:28 am

Protect ya' neck.
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Yeah, it used to be Sion, but that was a ~~gay~~ bad name so it had to be changed.

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Bravo

#62 June 05, 2008, 04:49:59 am

I'm like Jesus, only in a non-religious way.
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what i mostly love about this place is that people can't get away with saying racist homophobic shit without being called out on it... like that topic in p 9/11 mentioned earlier, you NEVER find that here, which is a relief because i think that stuff is very common (rottentomatoes.com debate forum REEKS of that kind of stuff, and it's a pretty big community). i've become so used to GW's no-bullshit attitude that running into some of the WILDER areas of the internet leaves me kind of culture shocked.

yeah GW has actually helped in my development as a person (sounds like college essay bullshit but seriously). basically this was one of the few places i actually got real world tips on not being an ignorant fuck during high school. thank you gw!

also i liked sion, change it back

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ThugTears666

#63 June 05, 2008, 04:51:23 am

You probally thought you werent gunna die today suprise!
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Oh wait Sion, and you had the avatar from the game 'the bouncer'? I think I remember.

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Grin Tree

#64 June 05, 2008, 04:53:46 am

Protect ya' neck.
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Well, that's when I had the first name, which was even worse! I don't even want to mention it. When I changed it to Sion, I was hoping no one would remember the very first rendition of it.

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headphonics

#65 June 05, 2008, 04:54:47 am

sea of vodka
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SionBarzahd183284 or some shit

no such luck buddy

but to be fair THE PANDA EXPRESSION is a pretty ridic name so i think we're in the same boat

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Wil

#66 June 05, 2008, 04:56:17 am

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I think everyone has had at least one horrid first name.

panda expression wasn't bad... a little cheesy but not bad

sorrow is the key that gets our tears out of eye jail.

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ThugTears666

#67 June 05, 2008, 05:02:19 am

You probally thought you werent gunna die today suprise!
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my names afura for fucks sake

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goldenratio

#68 June 05, 2008, 05:03:36 am

now das fresh
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hey plus headphonics pretty much rules

yes coulombs are "germaine", did you learn that word at talk like a dick school?

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Grin Tree

#69 June 05, 2008, 05:07:33 am

Protect ya' neck.
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"SionBarzahd167"

That name had carried over from Don Miguel's board and GGZ, which was back when I was still in middle school. When I registered here in 2003, I never bothered to change it until I wanted to become a mod and I think Xanqui called me out on having the dumbest fucking name.
The Bouncer was some game I rented and thought would be rad to name myself after the main character (don't do this kids, it only works in GameFaqs and Gaia Online). Really, it's not any better than people with CLOUD STRIFE or SEPHIROTH as their username. When I changed it to Grin Tree, it was because people kept telling me I spelled "Scion" wrong. (That's after I came back from my huge hiatus and decided it was time for a new one)

Panda Expression isn't bad, though.

Last Edit: June 05, 2008, 05:20:55 am by Grin Tree

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Mongoloid

#70 June 05, 2008, 05:11:44 am

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Cool clique:
Steel
headphonics
scuba
jamicus
chef
konix
climbtree
cowfiend
DN
strangelub
bakusan

People You shouldn't like:
Mog
aten
nightblade

I have never really fit in here until recently, I think because I have kind of this douchebag sense of humor that GW has missed out on till now.
I'm not part of the cliques or anything because I refuse to use IRC. Otherwise I'm sure I'd talk to a lot of you guys pretty frequently.

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sharksweetheart

#71 June 05, 2008, 05:16:16 am

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I've found it a lot harder to be accepted as a respectable member here than the other game making forums I've been to; I seem to annoy people whenever I venture out of Graphical Arts. Though I don't mind a challenge!

Last Edit: June 05, 2008, 11:53:21 am by sharksweetheart

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Kezay

#72 June 05, 2008, 05:18:24 am

Action RPG Demi-God
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Well, I've always felt that I fit into certain areas of GW but never really as part of the whole I guess but that's because I always limited myself to only certain areas of the site and certain discussions. Nowadays, so many former members have moved on or are involved in other things that it almost feels as if I'm trying to find myself here again. I think a lot of that has to do with myself having moved on a bit and not spending as much time on internet messageboards as I used to. Still, I feel like I'm a part of this place and so long as it remains I'll keep coming back. It was the first major community I found myself a part of when I first got the internet a few years back so I can't see myself leaving unless I have no other choice.

I haven't really had many complaints about the place either. I think Mog might have a point with how much more cynical some members are, however and I'm sure there are quite a few who might hold a similar opinion. It's not exactly something you have to search for, but otherwise I wouldn't agree that the overall tone of the place is one that is elitist. If that were the case, I would have made my goodbye thread a long time ago.

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Blitzen

#73 June 05, 2008, 05:23:19 am

some sort of land-cow
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When I got to be a certain age, I stop caring about fitting in. This is why nowadays I am referred to on GW (and elsewheres) as an "eccentric".

outerspacepotatoman

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Frisky SKeleton

#74 June 05, 2008, 05:31:12 am

aye ess dee eff el cay jay ache
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ps that's not what you're referred to as on gw

I USE Q'S INSTEQD OF Q'S

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dada

#75 June 05, 2008, 06:21:21 am

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Quote from: ASE on June 05, 2008, 02:34:10 am

GW is only elitist to the eyes of those who are used to hanging at internet communities where the members put absolutely no effort into challenging themselves or thinking critically or being creative.

This.

If you can't fit in, you aren't trying very hard. We're an accessible community and there are plenty of people willing to inaugurate newcomers. In fact, we even have a special subforum for it. There are no special perks for getting a high post count or staying in the community for a long time, and moderation isn't slanted towards the favor of oldbies. If you think we're elitist, or difficult to fit into at all, I don't know, maybe you just haven't visited the wrong forums yet.

(Then again, I probably am part of the so-perceived "elitists", so don't take my word for it.)

Last Edit: June 05, 2008, 06:23:17 am by Dada

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Pulits

#76 June 05, 2008, 06:55:39 am

I'm a hairy, slutty and drunk Mexican!
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I love GW, I've here for six years and plan to be until it dies, but still... I don't think I fit that much.

"I think EVERYONE here on GW has to have cranked one out over Pulits or Trujin before. How's it feel, guys?" - Christophomicus <--Feels great, btw.

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Strangeluv

#77 June 05, 2008, 07:16:12 am

HEEEEERRRREEE'S JOHNNY!!
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I don't fit in at all.

Me and Tom Under the Boardwalk ... there is so much fun to have under the boardwalk

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fatty

#78 June 05, 2008, 07:30:17 am

i am a swordsman
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Quote from: XxSylverxX on June 05, 2008, 03:48:43 am

Mog, if you hate it here so much why the hell are you here? seriously man are you some kind of masochist?

Yes I am

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bible_basher

#79 June 05, 2008, 08:28:08 am

Me loves the beautiful game of soldat
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I feel like I'm still transitioning from being stupid to being normal. Why? Because it's true. Maybe it's because I'm less active in this community than I used to be, I don't really make games often and I've only released one demo which was kinda just me experimenting with GM.

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[19:42] <crooksy> i kissed a 13 year old

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Rye Bread

#80 June 05, 2008, 09:30:00 am

old skool
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I don't think I'm active enough to really fit in anymore. I'm probably one of the people someone would never actually think of when thinking about GW members, but if someone mentioned me to them they'd be like "oh yeah, I've seen that guy post now and then"

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