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General => General Discussion => Topic started by: alicedavignon on December 25, 2008, 07:07:39 PM

Title: Hello
Post by: alicedavignon on December 25, 2008, 07:07:39 PM
Hello everybodies!

I'm new to this MUD and I would like to quickly introduce myself. My name is Alice and I study Art and Philosophie. As a part of my Philosophie course we must also learn about virtual worlds and I was told by a friend that this is a good one. I always wanted to try one myself, but never had time too do so. But this semester, I can finally try it! :D

I'm sorry for my English I'm not a mother togue speaking person, but I don't think it will be a problem because I have a good programme for spelling in my client. My parents are French and I just lived in Australia for the past 4 years before I moved back to Germany where I was born and grew up too.

My hobbis are dancing, art, theatre and suring (when I lived in Sydney).

I'm glad to meet you all and just wanted to say hello! Could you also give me some good tips about this world?

Thank you!
Title: Re: Hello
Post by: tortall on December 25, 2008, 07:17:15 PM
Welcome! Erm, tips.... That's kinda difficult. I suggest with your first character to join a clan. And the helpers are great. And I'm always willing to help too, so feel free to im me if you have any questions. :-)
Title: Re: Hello
Post by: alicedavignon on December 25, 2008, 07:19:47 PM
Quote from: tortall on December 25, 2008, 07:17:15 PM
Welcome! Erm, tips.... That's kinda difficult. I suggest with your first character to join a clan. And the helpers are great. And I'm always willing to help too, so feel free to im me if you have any questions. :-)

Ahh... hello tortall! Thank you for your welcomes. I read the documentation and the help files on the web site. How can I contact you in the game?
Title: Re: Hello
Post by: tortall on December 25, 2008, 07:22:20 PM
Hehe, well, you can't talk to other players about the game in the game. You're playing a character who wouldn't need to know how to emote, since that is a coded thing. You can contact me, or any of the helpers, via a messaging service, most use AIM. If you look next to my name you'll see some icons. One is a little yellow dude. That's my AIM account. If you don't have an AIM account, to can get one(for free of course) at www.aim.com


Feel free to pm(private message) me as well thought the GDB(General Discussion Board, aka, this)
Title: Re: Hello
Post by: Cutthroat on December 25, 2008, 07:22:43 PM
http://www.zalanthas.org/gdb/index.php/topic,33512.0.html

That link is a newbie's walkthrough that a player named mansa generously wrote up. Check it out if you want some quick tips before and while playing.

As tortall said joining a clan is helpful, and the helpers are good too.
Title: Re: Hello
Post by: alicedavignon on December 25, 2008, 07:39:17 PM
Ahh yes! I read about the emotes. It is a little bit like dungeons and dragons, yes? I saw the order in which you should put the emotes on the website too. I will absolutely try to use them! :)

Thank you too Cutthroat! I will read that. It looks very good!
Title: Re: Hello
Post by: Ourla on December 25, 2008, 07:41:26 PM
Welcome to the game!  Here is a list of helpers (http://www.armageddon.org/intro/helpers.php) that you can contact outside of the game with whatever questions you might have.  They're an excellent resource.
Title: Re: Hello
Post by: Archbaron on December 25, 2008, 07:46:14 PM
Welcome, I hope you enjoy your stay!
Title: Re: Hello
Post by: Clearsighted on December 25, 2008, 07:46:52 PM
Join the T'zai Byn. That'll make for a good Arm experience.  ;)
Title: Re: Hello
Post by: musashi on December 25, 2008, 07:51:49 PM
Welcome to Arm ... Thank you in advance for the boots and for your own safety, don't talk to Mansa.  :D
Title: Re: Hello
Post by: alicedavignon on December 25, 2008, 07:55:42 PM
Quote from: Clearsighted on December 25, 2008, 07:46:52 PM
Join the T'zai Byn. That'll make for a good Arm experience.  ;)

Yes, I think I will do that. The mercenaries guild sound very interesting indeed. I think it will fit my character too!

Thank you everybody who posted!;)
Title: Re: Hello
Post by: NoteworthyFellow on December 25, 2008, 08:13:19 PM
I second the advice to join the T'zai Byn.  My first character, many years ago, joined the Byn, and it was a fantastic choice.  I can't think of a better introduction to Zalanthan life.
Title: Re: Hello
Post by: Yam on December 25, 2008, 08:30:51 PM
Dibs on her boots.
Title: Re: Hello
Post by: Vessol on December 25, 2008, 08:35:05 PM
Quote from: NoteworthyFellow on December 25, 2008, 08:13:19 PM
I second the advice to join the T'zai Byn.  My first character, many years ago, joined the Byn, and it was a fantastic choice.  I can't think of a better introduction to Zalanthan life.

This is true, but the player should join whatever they feel comfortable with. New players can fit in many parts of societies and in many clans. My first char wasn't a Bynner.
Title: Re: Hello
Post by: musashi on December 26, 2008, 02:18:00 PM
I agree. I've never even played a Byn member, and don't feel like I'm missing out at all.
Title: Re: Hello
Post by: Is Friday on December 26, 2008, 02:41:34 PM
Cutest intro post ever.  :)
Title: Re: Hello
Post by: Gunnerblaster on December 26, 2008, 02:55:59 PM
Quote from: Is Friday on December 26, 2008, 02:41:34 PM
Cutest intro post ever.  :)
It'll make collecting her boots even the more sweeter.

:)

Welcome to the end of your life Armageddon!
Title: Re: Hello
Post by: Bogre on December 26, 2008, 03:41:35 PM
Welcome to Armageddon!
Title: Re: Hello
Post by: Vessol on December 26, 2008, 04:59:47 PM
Quote from: musashi on December 26, 2008, 02:18:00 PM
I agree. I've never even played a Byn member, and don't feel like I'm missing out at all.

Oh it's definitely something I think every Armer should experience, along with many other roles, but we're going off-topic.

Welcome to Armageddon, don't get attached to your boots or your character ;).
Title: Re: Hello
Post by: Yokunama on December 27, 2008, 01:26:52 PM
Quote from: musashi on December 26, 2008, 02:18:00 PM
I agree. I've never even played a Byn member, and don't feel like I'm missing out at all.

This may be true, but it is a good clan for newbies to join. Some clans are not newbie friendly. :(
Title: Re: Hello
Post by: AJM on December 27, 2008, 01:37:29 PM
Greetings, welcome to Arm.
Title: Re: Hello
Post by: Whoa Nelly on December 27, 2008, 05:27:03 PM
Your english is fine.  Probably better than some of the americans that play.

Also, if you're looking to continue learning the language, this game can be a great (though somewhat unforgiving) teacher.
Title: Re: Hello
Post by: Shalooonsh on December 27, 2008, 05:36:53 PM
I really must say that it's wonderful to see you all rally around a new player time and time again.

Alice, if you have any questions which players can't answer, please feel free to email me at shalooonsh@armageddon.org  and I'll answer as best as I can.

Welcome to the game, and I hope your research goes well!
Title: Re: Hello
Post by: bardbard#4 on December 27, 2008, 08:17:46 PM
Mudding for school?  Ya, I used to use that excuse too.
Title: Re: Hello
Post by: KIA on December 27, 2008, 08:24:19 PM
Quote from: alicedavignon on December 25, 2008, 07:07:39 PM
I'm new to this MUD and I would like to quickly introduce myself. My name is Alice and I study Art and Philosophie. As a part of my Philosophie course we must also learn about virtual worlds and I was told by a friend that this is a good one.

You should type up the assignment and post it, I'd be very curious to see the requirements of the project and the criteria for evaluation.

-KIA
Title: Re: Hello
Post by: jcljules on December 29, 2008, 01:28:03 AM
Quote from: KIA on December 27, 2008, 08:24:19 PM
Quote from: alicedavignon on December 25, 2008, 07:07:39 PM
I'm new to this MUD and I would like to quickly introduce myself. My name is Alice and I study Art and Philosophie. As a part of my Philosophie course we must also learn about virtual worlds and I was told by a friend that this is a good one.

You should type up the assignment and post it, I'd be very curious to see the requirements of the project and the criteria for evaluation.

-KIA

Any negative reviews and you can expect death for your character.  ;D
Title: Re: Hello
Post by: Raesanos on December 31, 2008, 05:28:26 PM
Welcome to Armageddon!
Title: Re: Hello
Post by: Xagon on January 03, 2009, 07:23:03 AM
I haven't played here long enough to be able to say:

"Welcome to Armageddon!"

</think "I should have thought of a cute welcoming post. I had to learn everything the hard way!">

Some of the things I've learned, which you should take as "Tips."

1.) What are the Byn? There' a bunch of bar-going assholes who start fights all the time.
2.) Who is the dragon? Simply a figment of your imagination.
3.) Where is the toilet? Ask #1.
4.) Which weapon is best? Use your hands, be a (wo)man.
5.) Why are you playing? So you can endlessly screw up on emotes for the first week!


Oh, and don't kill everything you see. Some of it fights back.
Title: Re: Hello
Post by: spicemustflow on January 03, 2009, 08:10:05 AM
For the first week?
Title: Re: Hello
Post by: Xagon on January 03, 2009, 09:33:18 AM
Quote from: spicemustflow on January 03, 2009, 08:10:05 AM
For the first week?

You shouldn't give everything away all at once! I could tell you that wearing a gemmed collar around in Tuluk is the best way to get the ladies, but that kind of kills the fun, you know?
Title: Re: Hello
Post by: alicedavignon on January 03, 2009, 06:02:34 PM
Thank you for the hearty welcome!

I must disappoint some of you, because don't have to review the world or write any papers about it. It is a part of recommended course material. Our Professor says that we will understand the idea better if we try some virtual worlds ourselves. :)

See you in the game! (hides her boots)
Title: Re: Hello
Post by: brytta.leofa on January 03, 2009, 06:22:50 PM
All right, alicedavignon's professor, raise your hand.
Title: Re: Hello
Post by: Sephiroto on January 03, 2009, 07:29:40 PM
Welcome to Armageddon.

I really hope this isn't some phishing scam.
Title: Re: Hello
Post by: alicedavignon on January 03, 2009, 07:43:13 PM
Quote from: Sephiroto on January 03, 2009, 07:29:40 PM
Welcome to Armageddon.

I really hope this isn't some phishing scam.

I'm sorry, I'm not very good at phishing. My father took me on a camping once with phishing, but I didn't catch anything.
I could sell you a fake watch though.  8)

QuoteAll right, alicedavignon's professor, raise your hand.

I don't think he is here. One of my friends told me about this game. :)
Title: Re: Hello
Post by: Zoan on January 20, 2009, 01:55:03 AM
This kid's adorable.
Title: Re: Hello
Post by: SMuz on January 20, 2009, 08:43:34 AM
Quote from: Zoan on January 20, 2009, 01:55:03 AM
This kid's adorable.
Seconded :P

Haha, that reminds me of last semester where I wrote my engineering ethics and strategic leadership paper on Dwarf Fortress. I would've taken Armageddon instead if it wasn't for the "engineering" part. Also, the "No IC info" thing doesn't help in doing any research :D
Title: Re: Hello
Post by: Tisiphone on January 20, 2009, 08:53:34 AM
Quote from: alicedavignon on December 25, 2008, 07:07:39 PM
I'm new to this MUD and I would like to quickly introduce myself. My name is Alice and I study Art and Philosophie. As a part of my Philosophie course we must also learn about virtual worlds and I was told by a friend that this is a good one. I always wanted to try one myself, but never had time too do so. But this semester, I can finally try it! :D

What exactly are you studying?
Title: Re: Hello
Post by: Malifaxis on January 20, 2009, 11:16:37 AM
Quote from: brytta.leofa on January 03, 2009, 06:22:50 PM
All right, alicedavignon's professor, raise your hand.

em smiles enigmatically.
Title: Re: Hello
Post by: Mechafish on January 20, 2009, 04:02:52 PM
Welcome to Armegeddon, have fun roleplaying and dieing!
Title: Re: Hello
Post by: Chettaman on January 21, 2009, 09:26:45 AM
Quote from: Yam on December 25, 2008, 08:30:51 PM
Dibs on her boots.
Damn!

Have fun! But try not to get too addicted... seriously...