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

noshenim 18 years, 1 month ago

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

noshenim 18 years, 1 month ago

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…There is not "make_game()" function.
common belief?

aeron 18 years, 1 month ago

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I was thinking about making a GMC assistant program that, when started up, would display a "Despite what may be your belief…." screen.
Let's just say I was in the mood:

Download: link

Onyx 18 years, 1 month ago

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…There is not "make_game()" function.

oooh, so that's what "Unknown function or script make_game" means… XP

Maybe it should be shown on GMC? You know, the same way new PMs are shown? If Mark lets you offcourse, he's god after all XD

BenRK 18 years, 1 month ago

And now, I shall make a make_game() function just to make all the n00bs happy and to make you laugh. Or me laugh. I need a good laugh.

OL 18 years, 1 month ago

Behold! The scripture of truths!

Requiem 18 years, 1 month ago

Once again, clever. Few spelling mistakes, but it's no big deal. I especially like the ones about 'your brother'. And Yourself.

Thought the eo one was a little weird, though. I mean, is there really that much crap about wanting to join them on the GMC?

Cesque 18 years, 1 month ago

Haha. Great :)

flashback 18 years, 1 month ago

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Thought the eo one was a little weird, though. I mean, is there really that much crap about wanting to join them on the GMC?
When they first started as H-Unit there was. And The entire alphabet (A-Z-unit) was created within a month of H-Unit's formation, as groups "gainst" H-Unit made by noobs who wanted to seem important.

t3mp3st 18 years, 1 month ago

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Thought the eo one was a little weird, though. I mean, is there really that much crap about wanting to join them on the GMC?
Not too much, although sometimes the random PM inquiry. Most wanting to joins happen through site feedback form, etc.

Great blog, and to true.