Despite Common Belief

Posted by Takagi on Oct. 8, 2006, 11:35 a.m.

Okay, something weird. At the GMC, I got a PM just saying "Hi". I said "Hello. Do you need something?". He said "Just saying hi". And for the next hour, every topic I went to, he went to. o_O

Yes, I was looking at the "Users reading this topic:" bar… Weird. Stalker.

Despite what may be your belief:

…GMC moderators aren't directly hired by Mark Overmars.

…GMC moderators don't necessarily have to be good at GM.

…GMC moderators don't cry in a corner when you call them stupid or curse at them.

…GMC moderators don't feel intimidated when you curse them.

…GMC moderators don't automatically do something because you swore at them and insulted them.

…DLL's do everything you need in GM.

…You can't make a game just with motivation.

…the GMC isn't meant to cater for your needs alone.

…GM cannot go onto a platform other than a PC without major changes to the other system.

…G-Java is essentially vaporware.

……the GMC moderator didn't misunderstand your topic, you just misunderstood the rules.

…I don't care enough about your WIP to receive a weekly PM from you when you post a new demo.

…Mark Overmars isn't God.

…you aren't a genius if you learn GM at the age of 10.

…the word "n00b" isn't a curse word. It's just an insult.

…the internet hates you. Deal with it.

…Microsoft isn't all that bad.

…saying "Linux" now and then doesn't make you seem smart.

…websites shouldn't have automatically playing music *cough*JakeX*cough*

…nobody will work with you when all you're doing is "ideas"

…nobody will work with you when all you're doing is "management"

…computer programmers don't get paid a lot.

…computer programming for video games isn't as fun as hobby programming.

…because you use C++ doesn't mean you're automatically a genius.

…You will not be a moderator by asking.

…You won't be a member of Eo by just asking.

…Paint banners can only be so good.

…typing in l33t doesn't make you seem cool.

…speaking in l33t doesn't make you seem cool (as in yelling out "lol" and "wtf" randomly. Pwned and owned I can understand).

…Yourself isn't wrong, you are.

…a game made in 2 minutes that is a piece of garbage is still a piece of garbage.

…GMC members can't read minds, so give some more infomation about what doesn't work.

…by posting a game in the Creations or WIP forum, you're allowing your game to be criticized.

…moderators don't lose any sleep after locking topics.

…GMC members don't lose sleep after insulting you.

…putting a picture up of you is an invitation for flaming.

…God also tells you to follow the rules, so get your 700 by 200 "I Luv Gdo" banner out of your signature!

…speaking in "gangsta" words is only cool for a while.

…just because you know a girl doesn't mean she will like you.

…Takagi enjoys a nice PM now and then.

…I don't get a pleasure out of warning random people. Okay, maybe I do.

…your brother didn't do it. You did. You don't even have a brother.

…If it was your brother, bad spelling and/or stupidity must be an inherent trait.

…It isn't cool to be mainstream.

…Moderators are meant to make sure you and everyone else follows the GMC rules. Not to reopen your topic once it's been locked.

…There is not "make_game()" function.

…There isn't a tutorial for every single possible game.

…Just giving credit doesn't always cut it.

…you can sell any game. It's just that you probably won't get anything sold.

Meh, just some things I thought up. I'm thinking about making a list of these and maybe putting them in some program. I was also thinking about making a program that would allow for easier searching of the GMC rules and perhaps some tips for using the GMC. Ah well…

Comments

Rez 18 years, 1 month ago

Everyone should bookmark this blog. D=<

Polystyrene Man 18 years, 1 month ago

Pin this blog.

Arcalyth 18 years, 1 month ago

*claps*

Nice [;)]

flashback 18 years, 1 month ago

you forgot:

…It isn't a good idea to try and sell your "Sonic vs. MArio vs. Halo" game for $869.99

…We don't care if you have an ocotopus on your face. It's the Game Maker Community, not the "OMFG SAVE ME I HAEV OCTUPOS ON MAI FCAE!" Community.

…We won't rate your game 10/10 just because it's your first game. We don't terribly care what order your games are made in.

aeron 18 years, 1 month ago

You should write a book. This stuff is gold!

Quote:
possible game possible.
funny

rockyran 18 years, 1 month ago

Quote:
There is not "make_game()" function.

That'll be like kids finding out there is no Santa for noobs.

Hey, whatever happened to Game Maker Freako's second "blank" user name deal? (I remember it was his, but I might be wrong.)

marbs 18 years, 1 month ago

Quote:
…Mark Overmars isn't God.
Don't tell the n00bs that, they'll cry!

Takagi 18 years, 1 month ago

Fixed the "possible game possible".

I think all three accounts got banned. Dunno.

I was thinking about making a GMC assistant program that, when started up, would display a "Despite what may be your belief…." screen.

marbs 18 years, 1 month ago

heh, that would be awesome.

Juju 18 years, 1 month ago

Quote:
…Yourself isn't wrong, you are.
Don't agree with that, but pretty funny anyway.