Here is our new charter folks.
Nutkinland: The RPG Site Forum Charter So you want to climb up our tree and hang from its branches, eh? Good, good. There's just a few things you should know before you proceed.
- Like the best things in life, registration is free, None of our features will ever be restricted to community supporters, nor do we restrict them on the basis of postcount or reputation. If your messages are funny, informative, or interesting on any level, please post them. If your replies help contribute to our conversations in any fashion, then please post those too. That should be your only incentive.
- Speak your mind here, without fear! Our administrators and moderators (also known as "Nutkins") aren't in the business of censoring what other people have to say. They will let you have total freedom to be yourself, but people who are consistently looking to start trouble while contributing nothing to the community will suffer the consequences. If you personally don't like a thread, then don't read it.
- That means all posts at Nutkinland represent the viewpoints of the writers under free speech. Nutkinland's hosts strive to provide an entertaining and interactive medium, and are not responsible for the views of individual visitors. All messages express the views of the individual authors, each author accepts final responsibility for what he or she says, etcetera etcetera etcetera.
- In return, show the Nutkins some respect. They're here to keep the forums safe and secure, and to the best of my knowledge none of them are getting paid for their hard work. Please do not feed, harass, or intentionally annoy the squirrels, and if they ask you to do something, do it because they may not ask you twice. You've heard of DM fiat? Well they drive a Fiat too.
- Let's also give the games industry the respect it deserves. We're not here to laugh at the people who play RPGs, but we are here to laugh with them. Let EN World be Fox News. Let RPGnet be CNN. Let Gaming Report be some raw news feed. This is Nutkinland: The RPG Site, and we are The Daily Show. Let's make mischief for the gaming community with a satirical edge of sharpness. Pull that rod of deadly seriousness out of your portable hole, present your own opinions when you report the latest news, have fun when you write game reviews, and give us your own humorous take on the industry. That's what Nutkinland is all about.
- This is an RPG site. It's not a pr0n site. It's certainly not an online vomitorium. If an image could get someone fired if they look at it from work, don't post it. Provide a link and clearly mark it as NWS (Not Work Safe). Likewise, if the image is upsetting or disturbing mark it as NMS (Not Mind Safe). When in doubt, presume everyone else works in a monastery and has a very weak stomach.
- We realize that some gamers lack important social skills, but even if we explained each and every aspect of common sense and acceptable behavior there'd still be at least one rules lawyer either claiming something wasn't covered or trying to cleverly circumvent something that was. So if you want a Rule 0, here it is: mind your manners. That is all; use common sense, don't act like a jerk, keep our forums clean, and help prevent forest fires. If you don't like it here, you can leave or refuse to register an account. If you wear out your welcome, you will be struck with the +12 banhammer. It's just that simple.
Pharao dreamt of a group of squirrels sitting on top of the sphinx, chittering amongst themselves as the sun stood right above Cheops.
I predict that peace and fun waits at this site, and years of plenty will follow.
Personally, I'm bummed out about the lack of pay. But the Fiat is some consolation. Vroom vroom! My and my banhammer are going for a ride, baby!
Cue the music from Wizard of OZ (where the witch rides by on her broom).
Quote from: PookaIt's certainly not an online vomitorium.
THANK YOU
Quote from: GunhildaPersonally, I'm bummed out about the lack of pay. But the Fiat is some consolation. Vroom vroom! My and my banhammer are going for a ride, baby!
And what a ride it is!
This ones better.
(http://www.fiat-coupe.fsnet.co.uk/pics/blue/blue13_.jpg)
Quote from: HreidmarThis ones better.
Yeah, dream on. Like Pooka would supply those for you.
Guys, I told you before I have to do something about my car's excellent condition.
Quote from: Pooka- Let's also give the games industry the respect it deserves. We're not here to laugh at the people who play RPGs, but we are here to laugh with them. Let EN World be Fox News. Let RPGnet be CNN. Let Gaming Report be some raw news feed. This is Nutkinland: The RPG Site, and we are The Daily Show. Let's make mischief for the gaming community with a satirical edge of sharpness. Pull that rod of deadly seriousness out of your portable hole, present your own opinions when you report the latest news, have fun when you write game reviews, and give us your own humorous take on the industry. That's what Nutkinland is all about.
Now
that's a mission statement.
One thing in the charter can't be emphasized enough, and that's the use of "we" and "us" and any other plurals in the section Knightsky quoted. Nutkinland isn't supposed to be an online magazine with a small group of writers trying to be smart and witty while everyone else just sits there clicking on stuff.
Sure, if the Nutkins manage to be funny when the post in the forums that's great. But it's up to all of us to make the new Nutkinland succeed in the long haul. The RPG Site is interactive in ways no previous version of Nutkinland ever was, and the difference comes from your ability to contribute new material.
Now this next paragraph is directed not at the people who always liked Nutkinland. It's directed at the people who hated it. I suspect a number of them will be lurking here this weekend, and this is my open letter.
OK. Maybe you feel we stopped being funny years ago. Maybe you think we never were funny. Does my sense of humor usually fall flat? Does Pooka's idea of comedy work your nerves? Could you do a better job than us Nutkins, given the chance? Great! Now's the time for you (or someone you know) to step up and show us how it's done.
Nutkinland is a blank canvas, every registered account comes with a complete set of paint, and I'm told the brushes are all made with genuine squirrel hair.
i certainly hope that people can put aside any old misconceptions about what they think nutkinland was, because so far it's been something entirely different.
...And I'm afraid , those that didn't get it in the past , won't get it now either......
Quote from: Megamieuwsel...And I'm afraid , those that didn't get it in the past , won't get it now either......
Yeah, but as always - fuck em. Like the man says if you don't like what we do around here, either put up or shut up.
I love the new site and the new focus on content. I think it could grow to be the best RPG site around.
Quote from: MaddmanI love the new site and the new focus on content. I think it could grow to be the best RPG site around.
Hear! Hear!
:toast:
Quote from: MaddmanYeah, but as always - fuck em. Like the man says if you don't like what we do around here, either put up or shut up.
I love the new site and the new focus on content. I think it could grow to be the best RPG site around.
ooh, this one's helpful too!
here, have an acorn. on me. it's tastey stuff!
Quote from: MaddmanYeah, but as always - fuck em. Like the man says if you don't like what we do around here, either put up or shut up.
I love the new site and the new focus on content. I think it could grow to be the best RPG site around.
Joke 'em if they can't take a fuck.
I think it's the start of something wonderful.
Quote from: MaddmanYeah, but as always - fuck em. Like the man says if you don't like what we do around here, either put up or shut up.
I love the new site and the new focus on content. I think it could grow to be the best RPG site around.
Oh , I can wholeheartedly agree with that one.
Would it be evil , if I'd like to see what would happen , should a certain A.Q. find this place?:deviousgrin:
Quote from: MegamieuwselWould it be evil , if I'd like to see what would happen , should a certain A.Q. find this place?:deviousgrin:
Can you say dogpile, can you say nuclear armageddon, I got plenty of other weapons hidden away.
If he comes here and honestly wants to participate (highly unlikely I know) then he'd probably be welcome. I would suggest that he use some other username than his usuall.
Quote from: HreidmarIf he comes here and honestly wants to participate (highly unlikely I know) then he'd probably be welcome. I would suggest that he use some other username than his usuall.
Though given that this is an RPG site, he'd probably have a better chance here than at Nothingland.
Quote from: Sojourner JudasThough given that this is an RPG site, he'd probably have a better chance here than at Nothingland.
You mean to say ; Becoming a little less stamped into the ground?
Quote from: HreidmarIf he comes here and honestly wants to participate (highly unlikely I know) then he'd probably be welcome.
Nutkinland's not just a blank canvas. It's a clean slate.
Quote from: MegamieuwselYou mean to say ; Becoming a little less stamped into the ground?
Given the subject matter, he has much less opportunity to piss us off, just as we have less opportunity to dogpile him.
He's welcome to join. Should he become a... problem, he'll be dealt with.
"What we have heah, is failah to communicate. Some men you just cannot reach".
Quote from: OddveigHe's welcome to join. Should he become a... problem, he'll be dealt with.
I agree with this. To quote our new fearless leader:
Quote from: PookaWho is Pooka? Did you hear the rumor that Pooka is Spoony Bard? That's a good one isn't it? Have you ever heard people talk about Spoony? Did you know that every referrence Pooka has ever seen to Spoony has been in a terrible light? Didn't Spoony strike you as a sad and bitter person? Isn't Pooka nothing like that at all? Do you think that Pooka - or anyone - would want the albatross of that name strung around his neck?
Did you know that Spoony is dead? That's right, he's dead. Pooka can't be Spoony because Spoony is dead. Gone. Kaput. No longer with us. Gone to pine the fiords and screech with the choir eternal.
What happened to Spoony? He died. Do you really want to know more? Does this lead to our next question - How is Pooka?
Given that the guy in charge of the site is working on reinventing himself, I think we should extend the same courtesy to ArtQ in case he wants it.
Quote from: DackeGiven that the guy in charge of the site is working on reinventing himself, I think we should extend the same courtesy to ArtQ in case he wants it.
Well said.
Indeed. This is a more enlightened Nutkinland. We've all (mostly) grown up now. :heh:
Quote from: ZalmoxisIndeed. This is a more enlightened Nutkinland. We've all (mostly) grown up now. :heh:
Up and out!
Quote from: ZalmoxisIndeed. This is a more enlightened Nutkinland. We've all (mostly) grown up now. :heh:
Sure.... until the next big thing hits. :heh:
Quote from: AndvariSure.... until the next big thing hits. :heh:
In all honesty, I think not having a political or religious forum is going to cut WAY back on drama, both here and cross-board.
Quote from: ZalmoxisIn all honesty, I think not having a political or religious forum is going to cut WAY back on drama, both here and cross-board.
It's fine with me. I've got other boards I can go to if I want to hear bitching about the President or WTO or Why Socialism's Kewl. I'm here to talk about games and geek shit. :snotty:
Quote from: ZalmoxisIn all honesty, I think not having a political or religious forum is going to cut WAY back on drama, both here and cross-board.
Nothingland still has Current Events. And there's a lot of political and religious subject threads there.
Quote from: Zachary The FirstIt's fine with me. I've got other boards I can go to if I want to hear bitching about the President or WTO or Why Socialism's Kewl. I'm here to talk about games and geek shit. :snotty:
But... but... the President
is a jerk, and Socialism
is kewl... :melodramatic:
AHEM!!
Go to Nothingland if you want to discuss those. :)
Quote from: HreidmarAHEM!!
Go to Nothingland if you want to discuss those. :)
You're so mean! No nuts for you! No nuts for you for a
year!:razz:
Quote from: KnightcrawlerNothingland still has Current Events. And there's a lot of political and religious subject threads there.
Yeah, but what happens on Nothingland stays on Nothingland, not Nutkinland.
Quote from: OddveigYou're so mean! No nuts for you! No nuts for you for a year!:razz:
Thats fine, I prefer meat.
Hreidmar grins and pulls out his flamethrower.Thats one of the reasons that I carry this, I can cook for myself. :heh:
Quote from: HreidmarThats fine, I prefer meat.
Hreidmar grins and pulls out his flamethrower.
Thats one of the reasons that I carry this, I can cook for myself. :heh:
Er... um.... you wouldn't torch a squirrel with glasses on, would you?:cool:
Quote from: HreidmarAHEM!!
Go to Nothingland if you want to discuss those. :)
grumble grumble socialism grumble tell my professor grumble its a good thing this place is kewl grumble :muttering:
:p
Quote from: Sojourner JudasYeah, but what happens on Nothingland stays on Nothingland, not Nutkinland.
Excuse my ignorance, but what are the themes of your 2 sister boards, since Nutkinland is obviously games and geek shit... (which I like :) )
Quote from: EmryysExcuse my ignorance, but what are the themes of your 2 sister boards, since Nutkinland is obviously games and geek shit... (which I like :) )
Nothingland: The Sanguine Oubliette is a board for everything else: politics, movies, music, technology, and other fun stuff that is not games.
Somethingland: Hodomir's Forest is an in-character board. the events of the board all take place after ragnarok.
Quote from: OddveigEr... um.... you wouldn't torch a squirrel with glasses on, would you?:cool:
In a nanosecond!
Hreidmar pulls out and primes his flamethrower.
Thjalfi steathily lowers a noose down and yanks the flamethrower out of Hreimdar's hands/
OK, safe now, i've got it...
Thjalfi slips and drops the rope holding the flamethrower.
Oops...
Thjalfi thinks it's a damn good thing that it was only Heidmar's backup flamethrower anyway... so He sits and waits to see the BIG gun come out...
Quote from: HreidmarCan you say dogpile, can you say nuclear armageddon, I got plenty of other weapons hidden away.
dogpiling is wrong, but those other options should work. :heh:
Quote from: HreidmarIf he comes here and honestly wants to participate (highly unlikely I know) then he'd probably be welcome. I would suggest that he use some other username than his usuall.
BrooklynKnight?
Quote from: BOZBrooklynKnight?
We don't really care what he goes by. We'll judge him by his actions, and rest assured, we will sentence him by actions, too.
Quote from: OddveigWe don't really care what he goes by. We'll judge him by his actions, and rest assured, we will sentence him by actions, too.
Don't forget that the punnishment will most certainly fit the crime. :Violent_sterb082:
Quote from: BOZdogpiling is wrong...
Whatever do you mean?;)
just saying, is all. :D
however did that phrase come about? did he engage in a lot of it, and then try to tell people it was wrong to do or something? i only semi- get it.
Quote from: BOZjust saying, is all. :D
however did that phrase come about? did he engage in a lot of it, and then try to tell people it was wrong to do or something? i only semi- get it.
Ever see a pack of wild dogs take something down? Thats where dogpiling came from.
Works for pretty much any carnivorous pack animal.
Quote from: KnightcrawlerEver see a pack of wild dogs take something down? Thats where dogpiling came from.
Works for pretty much any carnivorous pack animal.
Us squirrels aren't so much carnivourous, as just straight-up bloodthirsty. :deviousgrin:
Quote from: BOZjust saying, is all. :D
however did that phrase come about? did he engage in a lot of it, and then try to tell people it was wrong to do or something? i only semi- get it.
If you click the link in my sig (something I will change shortly since we wish to see less drama here) you will see the post fom whence it came (the "dogpiling is wrong" quote). This is the same thread that spawned the first asshatery thread. It's a good read if you've never actually read through it. ;)
no, i remember that thread already. and i remember when it got closed, he asked a mod if he could go back and edit it, but the mod said no. i never did quite get why that line was so funny, and i figured maybe i missed a reference or in-joke or something. :confused: