Stop Being An Asshole in Pubs

[dys]

If this applies to you then stop it already. In case you haven't noticed, our pub scene (and clan scene) is still pretty damn small. Occassionaly newcomers join a server and I've seen people with and without clan tags start demoralizing the newcomers simply for being newbie. That's fucking ridiculous, are you retarded? This game obviously needs more people, why the hell anyone would deter newcomers is beyond me. Stop being arrogant douchebags because you think you already know how to play the game because if you don't, there won't be a game to play. There's enough dumb assholes in the real world, don't be one in a video game community that's meant to be fun for everyone playing.

Every single one of us was a newbie to some game in the past. Don't forget how much fun it was to explore a new game with friendly people as you learned more about it.

Wherever an admin feels this thread belongs feel free to place it there. And also feel free to sticky it to everyone's forehead.

[Mudfrog]

Well said Dys.. this game needs as many players as we can get if we want it to be around for a while, if you think your the best player out there then great but you do not have to rub it in the face of a lesser player, this is a sure fire way to kill the FF following.

Not every game is a league match.. try having fun and getting back to the basics of what makes the game so enjoyable. You have practice and clan match's that are serious.. lighten up some.

[myersjr]

Very nice...I couldnt have said it any better myself.

[Circuitous]

I agree 100%.

Oh, and I Secret Policed this thread. Sorry, bickerers!

[Adamido]

Me likes post deletation!



On topic
Its true what you said dys, BUT this is the moment when admins should act. Too bad that seeing an admin is VERY VERY rare on most servers.

[myersjr]

hey circ.. i saw this in your sig..


School of Team Fortress:#schoolTF on GameSurge


Ive heard of things like quakenet and the like..for some reason im not understanding how to find these servers or games. It doesnt seem to make much sense on how to find these servers..Guess im just being noobish..sorry..

[KubeDawg]

Everyone is or has been a newbie at some point in time. If I am on a concmap, and I've already beat it, I help other people who are at the beginning learn sort of how the physics works and how certain timing/angles gets you to certain areas on the map.

There are and will always be assholes, and as much as you can try to post about it here, the only way to rid yourself of them, is to ban them from your server. If someone is being rude, I generally give them a warning. If they continue, or redirect their comments to me, then I will ban them permanently. There is certainly no need for someone to talk shit to make them feel better about themselves... I mean, I'll talk shit to people who I know in game, and realize someone who is a newbie not realize I'm not being serious. I try to use the most sarcastic voice possible, but still, I've found myself explaining the situation.

My 2 cents.

[Circuitous]

Originally Posted by myersjr

hey circ.. i saw this in your sig..


School of Team Fortress:#schoolTF on GameSurge


Ive heard of things like quakenet and the like..for some reason im not understanding how to find these servers or games. It doesnt seem to make much sense on how to find these servers..Guess im just being noobish..sorry..

No, no problem.

You need an IRC client. I'm assuming you're in Windows, so one of your options is mIRC.

When you get that installed and load it up it'll let you choose an IRC server. Find "GameSurge" in the list and connect to it, then type /join #schoolTF.

Those instructions are fairly loose, if you get the program set up and can't figure it out you can IM me. My contact info is on the left.

[Dr.Satan]

yeah...I read that wrong circ's got ya though!

[.50bmg]

Yes, please. especially clan members, can we at least pretend like we are a nicer class of people than that which can be found on CS? Please don't get annoyed if a noob does something wrong likes spamms the spawn or goes into the spawn room. Just inform them that it is agains the rules. Everyone goes off the deep end, and we end up losing a potential player. Try not to act indifferent either. Peeps ask quesitons all the time, and a lot of times nobody answers.. that's disheartening for a new player. The more you act cool, the more cool players we'll get. Give a little love peeps <3 KK?

[reaper18]

Originally Posted by .50bmg

Yes, please. especially clan members, can we at least pretend like we are a nicer class of people than that which can be found on CS? Please don't get annoyed if a noob does something wrong likes spamms the spawn or goes into the spawn room. Just inform them that it is agains the rules. Everyone goes off the deep end, and we end up losing a potential player. Try not to act indifferent either. Peeps ask quesitons all the time, and a lot of times nobody answers.. that's disheartening for a new player. The more you act cool, the more cool players we'll get. Give a little love peeps <3 KK?

*hugs*
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o, my bad.

[StrYdeR]

Ahhh fooey, hey reaper

[Darkness24713]

Originally Posted by dys

If this applies to you then stop it already. In case you haven't noticed, our pub scene (and clan scene) is still pretty damn small. Occassionaly newcomers join a server and I've seen people with and without clan tags start demoralizing the newcomers simply for being newbie. That's fucking ridiculous, are you retarded? This game obviously needs more people, why the hell anyone would deter newcomers is beyond me. Stop being arrogant douchebags because you think you already know how to play the game because if you don't, there won't be a game to play. There's enough dumb assholes in the real world, don't be one in a video game community that's meant to be fun for everyone playing.

Every single one of us was a newbie to some game in the past. Don't forget how much fun it was to explore a new game with friendly people as you learned more about it.

Wherever an admin feels this thread belongs feel free to place it there. And also feel free to sticky it to everyone's forehead.

Grow up. If you can't handle someone saying mean things then leave the server. Everyone knows that Fortress based games are made up of 80% assholes so you might as well deal with it.

[[AE] 82694]

Originally Posted by Darkness24713

Grow up. If you can't handle someone saying mean things then leave the server. Everyone knows that Fortress based games are made up of 80% assholes so you might as well deal with it.

How the fuck is a noob supposed to know that 80% of us are assholes? If they have played tfc for any length of time there not a noob they understand the basic concept. Thats the kind of attitude people are trying to change to give the noobs a chance to grow into something other than a noob.

[myersjr]

Originally Posted by Darkness24713

Grow up. If you can't handle someone saying mean things then leave the server. Everyone knows that Fortress based games are made up of 80% assholes so you might as well deal with it.

It would appear that you have a very low opinion of FF players. I can tell you this, if you carry an attitude like this into a server and treat somebody like you're an ass, its going to drive them off. Period. If there is one thing we know about people its that if they are playing with people that are talkative and enjoyable to be around, they'll stay. They may not be enamored with the game they're playing but they'll hang out just cuz they like the people that are on teh server at the moment. Ive seen this happen time and time again. It happens alot on the AE server, it happens on the NS server. Another thing, i know that many of you are very skilled at this game and tfc and you like to win and hone your skills and all that, but your absence from pubs, is really starting to hurt the game. I know there are many of you that feel that playing in pubs is a waste of your skills. But, perhaps if you guys were in pubs and talking to people and/or helping them, it would increase the player base?? In addition, just bs'ing with them on occasion is a good thing. Let people know what this player base is all about. There have been a few instances where I personally would try to get someone's attention through steam or whatever, only to get ignored. This is not good. If your ingame, let the person know that your ingame. Be as helpful as possible. If yo dont want to, then say something like, "I dont know if i could be of much help with that", or "Im kinda busy at the moment"..easy enough??