At 2/1/08 10:35 PM, christmasraptor wrote: I'm not quite sure what to say about this.

It's gone now whatever it was.

What was it?

At 2/1/08 11:20 PM, aldlv wrote: btw... you both can vote on the monthly panel... :'(
you are so lucky...

I wish I could

As far as I know all you really have to do is deposit every day. That SHOULD put you in the top 2000.

At 2/1/08 11:33 PM, aldlv wrote:

At 2/1/08 11:31 PM, christmasraptor wrote: I also noticed the big 10,000 post.

*checking the total repiels* wow... yes... almost... just a few little more... XD
(btw... 9994 replies now.. XD)

Just so everyone understands, the 10,000 post is the 9,999th reply. So, when you see 9,999 up there THAT is the 9,999th post.

People seem to confuse this constantly since the replies does not count the first post of the thread. =)

almost there...

At 2/1/08 10:11 PM, DarkSoldier wrote:

At 2/1/08 09:49 PM, RSQViper wrote:

At 2/1/08 09:48 PM, DarkSoldier wrote: How are all the flash candidates there chosen because i saw a flash before which got daily feature in January and it's not there to vote on?

You sure it was from January?

It got Daily Feature - 01/02/2008?

Odd.

I would think it would be there. I'm wondering if the release date 1/1/08 is messing something up somewhere... *shrug*

Write Tom or Wade and ask about it. That would be my best suggestion.

At 2/1/08 09:48 PM, DarkSoldier wrote: How are all the flash candidates there chosen because i saw a flash before which got daily feature in January and it's not there to vote on?

You sure it was from January?

All daily, weekly and front page awards go onto that voting panel.

It's also possible you missed it? There's a lot.

At 2/1/08 08:19 PM, DarkSoldier wrote: The rank thing seems to be a major problem here but i do think everyone will go back to their old ranks unless someone has a more reasonable alternative?

What are you talking about? You mean the positions?

I would imagine everyone would just settle back to their original positions. That would make the most sense.

Not a big fan of co-anything.

At 2/1/08 07:36 PM, Night-Mare wrote: So, am I going on the Flash or BBS section? :D

Well, seeing as you really make lots of Flash I would suggest the Flash Dept for you.

But you also have over 3K posts, so it's your preference.

At 2/1/08 03:40 PM, rune-hunter wrote: only 66 reviews to go :D

I don't think we need a count down... This isn't a +1 Post thread, ya know?

As for reviews on my end, not so much this week. I had a few deleted thru movies getting removed so that sucks big time.

At 2/1/08 06:27 AM, Phantom wrote: Yo, I'm alive, party's over. I require two things, first the basic EGB news of what happened this past month, and two, a link to our forums.

LINK!

ANd not a whole lot has gone on, really. Yoshi77777 almost joined but was quickly dismissed upon a lot of people's request.

EagleRock has not been around much at all.

Oh, and not long ago Slash posted some new guidelines and wants input on a little EGB forum revamp.

Welcome back, man!

who under-posted (beside myself) who needs an ass whoopin'...

EagleRock! It was HIM, I SWEAR!!!!!!!!

At 2/1/08 06:28 AM, Phantom wrote: Hey, been dead for a while, what's the news for now, if I was demoted I'll kill you fucks. Lol kidding, maybe.

Now what's up?

Wow! Good to see you back, man. We missed you muchly.

The NGDD has gone thru much change, but we saved your spot at the top for your return.

(Nice return my the way)

Also, ShortMonkey just left so we need a new Flash Dept Head.

Oh, and check out the NGDD User where all our club info is going to start being put. It's still under some construction, obviously.

Wow, those were simply awesome. I wish I had the talent to paint like that (and the time).

I also somehow missed this competition entirely. =( *sad face*

Probably because I was in China when it was announced. Damn that place!

I think my favorite of the bunch was the Rust-Punk one. Personally, I am the Swain in thinking it was a diver. That's right. A diver just like in "Men of Honor."

I also really liked the one Luis made (The Clown).\

Not the biggest fan of Adam's, though...

At 2/1/08 02:44 AM, TheThing wrote: Yes it is. I'm one of the 1,000 best B/Pers out of 1,000,000, give or take. You can't tell me that isn't some kind of accomplishment.

Oh, it does. It means you're in the top 1,000 B/Pers. I'm just saying it's not that tough to attain. There's just not a whole lot of active B/Pers at our level.

Hell, with 100 B/P you're in the top 50,000

With 600 B/P you're already top 10,000.

With over 7,000 I hit the top 600 and I don't know if I'll ever hit top 400 or 300. =(

Sad now...

At 1/31/08 03:30 PM, christmasraptor wrote:

At 1/31/08 02:41 PM, NintendoMadness wrote:

I'd say the Wii is much better for the family types and gets to a much wider audience. The Queen of England has played it so it must be goos. >.<

little drop in credibilty there, *checks username* yup. I agree, butsome of the motion control is annoying for precise things.

Yeah, the Wii's motion is overused and misused quite a lot. Not to mention the fact they don't really control wha tis released on the Wii so there is a LOT of pure crap released on that system.

Then there's the Xbox360. It's gets to the mostly male audience, mostly: shooting, sports, shooting and sports.

yeah, but for the LADIES, it has.... um... er... that one... yeah, you're right.

It has Viva Pinata!

a great... game... XD

(Actually it is kinda' fun)

At 1/31/08 08:12 PM, TheThing wrote:

At 1/31/08 12:21 PM, christmasraptor wrote: I'm a big gamer, and there really isn't much difference beween ps3/xbox.

As of yet there isn't, graphics and coding wise. But I bet that within the next 3 years, a clear difference will emerge. But that's only graphics; there are huge differences in other places like online, games, hardware maintenance, and out of box functionality.

Out of box functionality... You mean consoles that break down?

You DO realize the PS3 has almost the same failure rate, right? The reason you don't hear about it AS MUCH is because there are a lot less people that have them.

I'm more neutral, and have both. Xbox has more big titles, but the ps3 has resistance as an exclusive. Gamers shouldn't fight over consoles- just accept them all.

I accept the 360's games and what you can do with it online-wise. But do I think it's better than the PS3? No; the 360 has the games, but it has nothing else really going for it.

Rumble controller...

lmao. Nice move, Sony. They had to play catch-up on that, too.

and for emphasis:

the 360 has the games, but it has nothing else really going for it.

Point proven. The GAMING console 360 has better games.

Reason to buy a console: for games

What console to buy: The one with the games

Console with the games: XBOX 360

Epic win.

At 1/31/08 05:34 PM, mooguy wrote: Most exclusives for the PS3 are coming to the 360. GTA, Devil May Cry, (probably MGS). I forgot most of them but in the past, have you noticed that almost all (once) PS3 titles were only intended for the PS3 they went to 360 just because no one had it.

Actually, it's because Sony couldn't get their shit together in time to work out a contract to make those games exclusives,

INcorrect. Sony very much wanted those games as exclusives except the greener pastures were far too enticing. With PS3 coming in a distant 3rd to the 360 and Wii what sense does it make to make anything exclusive to the PS3?

None.

And speaking of throwing cash, how do you think games BECOME exclusive?

Yeah. The console-makers 'throwing cash' at the developer.

It would just be a flame war incited by the 360 fags.

Yeah, ok. You aren't a total "fanboi" with that response alone... tsk tsk

At 1/31/08 08:31 PM, ShortMonkey wrote: I'm resigning

Um... Why?

Why?

And... also... WHY???

I'm resigning from the NGDD. Good luck to everyone here and it was great to be a part of this department for quite a while. I put RSQViper as leader of the Flash Department. Congratulations on your long-deserved position!

Can you do that, though? Isn't someone to be appointed?

Bye everyone!

Bye... =(

come back

At 1/31/08 08:49 PM, TheThing wrote: *Honestly sits with mouth open* What!?

Why!? When!?

Yeah, my sentiments exactly.

Bye everyone!

You seem almost too happy to leave.

No kidding, right?

BYE! YAYAYAYAYAY!!!!

At 1/31/08 08:46 PM, TheThing wrote: I'm in the top 1000 B/Pers! After 3 (or more) days of sitting at #1005, I finally moved up 7 ranks to reach #998. 2 days later than when I wanted, but I think I'll manage.

Yeah, that's not too tough to attain. It's the top 400 or 300 that really means something.

At 1/31/08 09:05 PM, lilhunter03 wrote: Congrats right now i'm 403 just one or two days and i'll be in the top 400 b/pers.

See, there we go. Congrats in advance!

At 1/31/08 09:28 PM, aldlv wrote: I'm rank # 362

Wow, you got there so damn fast, too. I don't know whether to credit boredom or dedication.

At 1/31/08 10:05 PM, SlashFirestorm wrote: This isn't really a problem, but I'd just like to tighten up the review process after I nearly let Yoshi77777 into the Barracks. It's become apparent to me that, as several members claimed, he's kind of a dick, lol, and I don't want a repeat of that incident.

Yeah, but it's why we're here. We got your back, man!

Where IS EagleRock, anyway?

I have NO idea.

At 2/1/08 01:59 AM, DarkLotusJuggalo wrote: I finally went up in a B/P rank! :D

I am now a Master Sergeant!

Ooooh! Congrats!

At 1/31/08 01:26 AM, 3vi1 wrote: Apparently stolen.
Stolen from: http://www.albinoblacksheep.com/flash/ni njaschool

It got thru. I emailed Wade.

At 1/30/08 10:29 PM, TheThing wrote: Don't get me started on video games; I'll kick your ass in a debate over them.

No you won't/didn't.

You counted Hots Shots Golf 5 and Sing Star as huge names which is not credible. Counting those, I guess we can all count Bejeweled 3 for the 360...

Seriously, for the 360 you forgot to mention Age of Conan and Banjo Kazooie.

The Live vs Home argument is moot beyond belief. Home isn't even out yet and Live's online function, though $50 a year, is stellar. Usually any lag you ind is the coding form the game, not Live's problem. Gears of War runs nearly flawless and just LOOK at that game.

Also, you can tell how a system's going by watching publishers. The PS3 has lots quite a few big-name exclusive games to now share with the 360 which does not bode well.

PS3 is more expensive, games are the SAME price and many Microsoft games for the 360 are also $50 upon release just like SOME PS3 games are. For the most part, both have $60 games as a standard price.

Then the 360 has Arcade which is full of games. "Castle Crashers" is another 360 exclusive. Not sure if that's Arcade only or what, though. 360 also has DVD vs the Blu-ray PS3 totes to push its agenda yet again to come up with some sort of media we all have to use (beta anyone?). That was my #1 reason to not get a PS3.

To clear things up, I had a Gamecube, XBOX and PS2. When this gen came I had to make had decision. I took a lot into account and the fact is, the XBOX near the end really put it to the PS2 and all my PS2 did was gather dust. I COULD have gotten games for it, but why? I had everything I needed for XBOX.

The same trend continues.

Honestly, both systems have their merits as does the Wii.

The Wii is by for the most intuitive system and most fun to play. It does not, however, have the best games. The best games go to the 360 by leaps and bounds. Halo 3 (yes, Halo 3), Gears of War, and Bioshock are all Game of the Year contenders and all ONLY on the 360. No tto mention often when the same game is on both consoles you see the reference by gaming sites/magazines that the 360 version runs smoother.

Know why? Sony had to change the chip they were going to use last-minute. Remember that delay it ran into? Yeah.

The only reason to go PS3 is if you want a Blu-ray player. It's the cheapest way to get one.

Like Cole said, if you are super-casual, want a party platform. or don't care about online (because online is NOT user-friendly on this system) get the Wii.

But if you are a gamer not clinging to a brand "just 'cause," the XBOX 360 is the better system. I mean, it's clear. I could care less who makes what. If the PS4 and XBOX 720 (or whatever they call it) come out, I'll get the PS4 if it's what I feel is better.

At 1/28/08 08:27 PM, AnalPenguinFarming wrote: See you guys later.

Be safe in your journey deep inside your soul.

At 1/28/08 08:30 PM, AnalPenguinFarming wrote: I apologize for my double post, but due to the fact I know that I will be inactive for the next couple of days, I'm going to need to put someone in charge of my position of accepting new members. So, RSQViper, you're the guy I'm choosing to take my place for now. Enjoy the power of accepting and rejecting new members for the little while I'm gone.

Alrighty then. But fair warning to anyone new: I have a huge amount of time during the day where I cannot post, so you may be waiting while for acceptance.

Last I knew, individual department leaders can accept recruits, so it would be nice if you guys all kept a close eye on this thread for new people looking to join.

At 1/28/08 08:39 PM, deslona wrote:

At 1/28/08 02:21 PM, RSQViper wrote: Also, there's an XR competition going on for whoever makes the best banner to go into the NGDD profile.

Yes, the dimensions of said sig piccy >.>

I'll copy/paste it for you from our "Upload Header Image" link:

Your header image is a .gif or .jpg that displays at the top of your user page. For aesthetic reasons, it must be exactly 770 pixels wide. However, the height may be anywhere from 40-100 pixels.

Note: we will automatically add rounded corners to your banner.

So stick to that and: happiness. Whatever height makes it look best in the style header you create.

At 1/28/08 09:26 PM, aldlv wrote:

At 1/28/08 08:30 PM, AnalPenguinFarming wrote: ... So, RSQViper, you're the guy I'm chosing to take my place for now...

ohh... now we have a AnalPenguinViper... saying to the new ones if they can enter or not... lol

You son of a...!!!!

Oh, and as for posting in a spam tread: Never do it. It's just not a good idea. If it's a legitimate thread in the wrong place or all messed up, still best to stay away or be a nice guy and link them to the BBS Rules.

At 1/28/08 01:58 PM, Odyssic wrote: Hey, I'm back. So whats been going on, someone needs to give me a quick summary of what I missed.

Well, we are now revamped with a new XR system. You can check it out here: http://ngdd.newgrounds.com/

Also, there's an XR competition going on for whoever makes the best banner to go into the NGDD profile.

I think that covers it. =)

Oh, and welcome back!

At 1/27/08 03:03 PM, Auz wrote: Update #123

Thanks for the update, man!

82) 0759 +000 RoweNuts
83) 0753 +000 mjnoir1
84) 0752 +019 RSQViper (+4)
85) 0751 +000 EZ3 (-1)

Cool, but since this list was made, 3 reviews have been deleted since 3 people decided to delte their Flash I reviewed. I think all 3 had responses, too so that sucks.

Most ranked up: RSQViper

Hey, cool. =)

New: CruzAzul-19

Hello there.

Off: ThreeStar

So long, farewell, it's hard to say adieu...

Top 10 this week:
01) +061 | Darkside7000
02) +039 | Cyberdevil
03) +019 | RSQViper
04) +017 | Bezman
05) +013 | Xalyx
06) +008 | Bahamut
07) +007 | IceDragon64
08) +007 | MAYORMCHEESE
09) +006 | milinko959, Coop83, YoinK

Nice job to all.

At 1/27/08 12:22 AM, aldlv wrote: guys... what the hell is wrong with this idiot???

http://daddy-l-jackson.newgrounds.com/ne ws/post/8883

take a look... some you are there...

i found, stero, rsqviper, slash...

A simple reason why that is like that: He copy/pasted whoever was online and just made an idiotic post.

Oh, well.

Does this crash anyone else's browser?

If so, whistle that crap.

At 1/26/08 08:34 PM, AnalPenguinFarming wrote: HOLY SHIT EVERYONE! I GOT MY NORMAL WHISTLE BACK!!!!!!!! WOOOOOOOOOT!!!!!!

Wow, nice to see you got out of your hole.

About time, too because I was beginning to wonder about you...

At 1/26/08 07:54 PM, mooguy wrote: The game typers club is a new club. I belive it came out earlier today. I'm not really sure what the club is about, since, the topic starter soulwert, gave the club no rules what so ever and no explination of the club at all.

Yeah, I checked out that link and I'd say it's not going anywhere since it has exactly zero replies still.

Hehe.

Plus it looks stupid.

Oh, and welcome to NGDD. =)

At 1/26/08 03:01 PM, AnalPenguinFarming wrote: I'm going to contribute to the NG contest just because I just got Photoshop, which I'm extremely pumped about. But I promise mine will NOT be a pretty one at all.

Cool. Have fun learning that program. I suck a it, personally. lmao.

Lately I've been using the NG Paltalk, if anyone hasn't tried it yet I suggest you do because it's one of the funniest places sometimes. A great place to do if you need a laugh.

WTF if NG Paltalk?

At 1/26/08 01:38 PM, Cole wrote:

At 1/26/08 09:47 AM, NintendoMadness wrote:

At 1/25/08 11:58 PM, Cole wrote: Grand Prize: 50 xR
2nd Place: 25 xR
3rd Place: 10 xR

The 'Grand Prize' is a bit too high.

Sorry lol I was realllly tired when I wrote that. I was a bit out of it... The first competition will be for the header

Grand Prize: 30 xR
2nd Place: 20 xR
3rd Place: 10 xR

Yeah, this seems to be the right level of XR for a prize.

Good! Now I guess we make them... ummm.. ok.

GO!

At 1/25/08 07:49 PM, TheThing wrote: I'm sorry to say, but that milestone, although a big one, isn't that hard to achieve in today's portal.

It is when you're like me and don't vote to pass everything even if you know it'll make it thru.

At 1/26/08 01:45 PM, NEVR wrote: I just passed 13,000 B/P, so I'm pleased. Only 1,000 to go until I make Captain! :)

Damn, man. Congrats on that massive achievement.

At 1/26/08 12:47 PM, aldlv wrote: I'm not so sure... but I think this 2 flash from the same guy are stolen
http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/42 1994
http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/42 1992

from Stickwars.co.uk

I'm sure that I saw the stickwars.co.uk from other user

Damn... seriously? I even reviewed one of those.

Bleh. Better not be stolen...

Oh, and what's up with everybody and the dark auras all of a sudden? Come back to the light side, father! There is still good in you, I feel it!

At 1/25/08 01:49 PM, Cheekyvincent wrote: I have sent a complaint to Wade (I am being patient, I'm just checking..., also, I have never sent a message to him, while expecting a reply...) a week and 2 days ago, does it take this long? I know he has been online, since he has been on the BBS and I've also seen him online...

Thanks in advance

Cheekyvincent

or is he just ignoring me because I'm a bloody asshole?

Sometimes he can take some time, but that does seem a little lengthy.

He and Tom actually get a ton of emails and I am pretty sure Wade does not respond to everything unless he thinks it is deserving of his time.

He probably read your complain and thought "meh" and carried on.

At 1/24/08 09:52 PM, Cole wrote: So, I was looking at my header and realized it was a bit tacky, so I added a blur to it...I'm not sure if this makes it better or worse, but personally I think that it looks kinda cool. Opinions, anyone? Also, if you wish to keep the current header, just say so.

I like this version as well. Looks really good. I like the boarder around it and the look of haze.

At 1/25/08 12:25 AM, Andrea364 wrote: I was wondering, could the NGDD have a theme song? If yes, could it be mine (that I just now submitted)?

It's an alright song. Not sure if it fits the NGDD, but it's good.

Damn I feel like an attention whore now, lol : /

Because you are one. Admit it!

At 1/24/08 05:49 PM, Sir-Nuts wrote:

At 1/24/08 04:00 AM, RSQViper wrote: What else do you expect from Yoshi7777 and his lousy crew? What a fucking retard he is...
All of 'em are retards.

I don't like them either, but remember: we aren't against any crew, as much as anyone of us hate them, we can't flame them nor any memebers of the "crew".

The EGB can't have an outright opinion, but I am allowed my own and to state it. And my opinion is that he and his crappy crew suck.

On a happier note, I passes 4,000 saves today. Hoorah!!

At 1/23/08 01:53 PM, NGDD wrote: Check out the new informational updates posted on my userpage as it will help everyone understand the current Department Summaires, XR System, and Contest Scheduling.

I checked it out. Looks good for a start.

I do think the newest post should always be a post that links to the important posts, though. That way going into the NGDD Profile will always be a quick click to get to where you want to get to.

Like LATEST CONTEST

MEMBER LIST

XR SYSTEM

etc... (except links, obviously)

This will also be the place you'll be able to find the updated memberlists, contest results, and news updates on the situations with the Newgrounds Department of Defense as well as Newgrounds itself.

I love it, though!

At 1/23/08 09:58 PM, TheThing wrote:

At 1/23/08 01:16 PM, RSQViper wrote: I don't think we need a new thread, however. Not any time soon, at least. This thread has tons of life left in it so closing it and starting a new one would probably be overkill.

I don't think so. Not only have we changed the stuff I mentioned, but we have changed our direction. Before, we were about serving NG. Now, we're about helping out those noobs become model NGers, especially after that crop of 07ers that came through.

Hmmm... true. It's a toss-up for me. I like this thread and it's got a history, but we have changed.

I think if we do make a new one and close this one, the first post needs to be posted by NGDD Profile and be something that is worked on and designed (yes, the first post) by department heads and the NGDD before it's done. This way nothing is missed, it's properly spell checked and is updated. Since we don't have edit abilities, I think it's important to put lots of thought into it.

Anyway, I am waiting on my new cell phone, the Voyager from Verizon. Using THAT I can get on NG again from work. HAHAHAHA! Work can't stop me!!!!

I hate to be pessimistic to you, but from what I hear, web browsing is a bitch on a 2.6 (or whatever) inch screen. Plus, it'll be slower than using a computer. But I'm sure that it'll be better than no Newgrounds.

Yeah, that's what I'm shooting for. Using it when I have nothing else, not as a primary source or anything.

Oh, and I got it today! SWEET! It' sIS sweet, too. I still have to mess with it to get it online (haven't tried that yet) but my fingers are tired from transferring my phone book, setting it up and activating it.

At 1/23/08 02:34 PM, Allhaillaharl wrote: Hey guys! Could I join the BBS Department?

Well, you do have a lot of one-line posts, and a few of them are bumps. But you are in some clubs (Death Note, WoW, even the Sig Makers took you in). And although they are one-liners, I do see that you put some thought and humor behind a few, or at least try.

Personally, I think you would be a great candidate to help show the direction of the new Newgrounds Department of Defense. You're in.

Welcome to NGDD!

At 1/23/08 10:00 PM, DarkSoldier wrote: Man i got a sore throat :(

I had a non-sick streak for like 1 month and some days.

And you're in here giving it to all of us!?!??!

BANISHED!!!

QUARANTINE!!!

XD

At 1/23/08 11:20 PM, Cole wrote: Ok so I have a new vote for everyone. I decided to make a new header for the NGDD account, but I'm not sure what you guys'll think. So, here it is for the vote:

I really like it. I even like the outline. I think without the outline it would blend in too much with the BG.

At 1/23/08 08:30 PM, PossiblePancakes wrote: I'm not sure if anyone has posted anything on this relatively new crew, The Garbage Whistle Crew. I can't believe that there are as many idiots on Newgrounds as there are. I guess I just understand the logic of morons who want to make a negative thing a positive thing.

What else do you expect from Yoshi7777 and his lousy crew? What a fucking retard he is...

All of 'em are retards/

At 1/23/08 10:46 PM, Sterockicy wrote: Well if you go to my profile you will find that I made it to 1,000 responses.

Ok, I'll say it:

A ton of those don't even count. Heck, you posted a crapload of them so I don't see how they can honestly count towards you 1,000.

Cheater, cheater, pumpkin-eater!

Whew! Well, I've been a busy bastard as of late, but whatever.

I think I am going to have some time to actually animate this weekend for once this year.

Good to see we have come to a solution on the new system. I like the idea of including missions as those are pretty cool.

I don't think we need a new thread, however. Not any time soon, at least. This thread has tons of life left in it so closing it and starting a new one would probably be overkill.

Anyway, I am waiting on my new cell phone, the Voyager from Verizon. Using THAT I can get on NG again from work. HAHAHAHA! Work can't stop me!!!!