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Off-Topic Discussion => General Discussion => Topic started by: Deen on October 03, 2003, 05:28:51 pm

Title: Hello, I'm new here
Post by: Deen on October 03, 2003, 05:28:51 pm
Hello all,

I am new to this forum, so just saying "Hello" in my first post


Denis
Title: Hello, I'm new here
Post by: Unknown Target on October 03, 2003, 05:30:26 pm
Someone find the welcome beam, I'm too tired :)

Anyways, WELCOME TO THE HLPBB!!!!
Title: Hello, I'm new here
Post by: Hippo on October 03, 2003, 05:35:10 pm
welcome
Title: Hello, I'm new here
Post by: pyro-manic on October 03, 2003, 05:46:23 pm
Hey there! Welcome to HLP. You'll probably get shot in a minute, but I wouldn't worry about it. :D

Anyway, have fun. There's a load of cool stuff around, so I'm sure you will. Check the stuff at the top of the page for some of it. :)
Title: Hello, I'm new here
Post by: karajorma on October 03, 2003, 05:49:54 pm
Click on the FAQ link below if you have questions. I've got most of the main ones asked by newcomers in there already.
Title: Hello, I'm new here
Post by: Hippo on October 03, 2003, 05:55:09 pm
Here we go:

Acquire Target : Deen. Commence Plasma Core Insertion. Beam-Free-All. FIRE!

(http://members.cox.net/wmcoolmon/images/welcome.gif)

Welcome to HLP. There are exits to the left and rear. Do not attempt to use them. Under your seat you will find empty beer cans, cookie crumbs, dog eared dungeon Porn mags left by Shrike... oh, and a Flamethrower. Unfortunately, we're out of napalm, so you'll have to bludgeon people to death with them.

In the event of serious conflict, there are plasma rifles in the forward locker, though these can only be opened by an Admin, [V], God, or Hyperintelligent shade of the colour Blue. If, for whatever reason, you find yourself crawling around in the ductwork, there's a better than average chance you'll encounter a Shivan. They're easy to spot with the five legs and all. If you're lucky, it's just Carl, who responds well to food rewards. If not, then at least you die quickly. Be aware that the entrance to the main control room is guarded by subspatial claymore mines.

If you type "you", and it comes out "we", or you see russian letters, blame the admins. April Fools comes only once a year, but they make it last a long time.

Have a nice day.
Title: Hello, I'm new here
Post by: diamondgeezer on October 03, 2003, 06:07:52 pm
Yo. Link in sig.
Title: Hello, I'm new here
Post by: Corhellion on October 03, 2003, 06:20:34 pm
j0!

I am Cor! Resident Lego nut/fanatic/etc/etc.

Welcome to the HLPBBs.

Cor
Title: Hello, I'm new here
Post by: phreak on October 03, 2003, 06:57:42 pm
hello deen

make sure to check the SCP forums
Title: Hello, I'm new here
Post by: Deen on October 03, 2003, 07:33:17 pm
Thanks for the welcome.

I discovered freespace about 2 weeks ago when saw it on HOTU.
Dowloaded it and loved it. I was thinking of getting Homeworld 2, but now I dont need it since I got Freespace (especially, as I saw from the demo, they removed many cool features like kamikadze ships and other stuff, I liked the first Homeworld better).

Tried to buy Freespace 2, but found only used version for $60 on Ebay and Amazon.
I got all the .vp files missing from the HOTU version from Fractux's FTP. (THank you for providing those;) , Fractux )

I have been lurking around these forums and website extensivelly for the past week or so. Read all the FAQ's, got FS_Open, downloaded FS Port, the Inferno campaing (cant wait to play that , but havet finished the main FS2 Campaign yet.), downloaded Derelict campaign as well, looking forward to playing it as well.

Hope to become a useful member of the community.


Denis:D
Title: Hello, I'm new here
Post by: Blue Lion on October 03, 2003, 09:29:34 pm
How did you find this place if I may ask
Title: Hello, I'm new here
Post by: Black Wolf on October 03, 2003, 11:26:11 pm
Always nice to see a HOTU Success :D Welcome!
Title: Hello, I'm new here
Post by: Setekh on October 04, 2003, 12:14:39 am
Indeed, welcome to HLP. :)
Title: Hello, I'm new here
Post by: Ashrak on October 04, 2003, 12:31:38 am
Welcome to the place where there is a lot of light :)
Title: Hello, I'm new here
Post by: Gortef on October 04, 2003, 01:19:11 am
But the light will get hammered... ... ... bad wordplay I know :p

Welcome Deen. And enjoy your stay ^_^
Title: Hello, I'm new here
Post by: Nico on October 04, 2003, 05:10:47 am
yo
Title: Hello, I'm new here
Post by: kode on October 04, 2003, 05:20:04 am
Quote
Originally posted by Blue Lion
How did you find this place if I may ask


I thought there was a link in some file in the hotu download.
Title: Hello, I'm new here
Post by: Sandwich on October 04, 2003, 05:36:39 am
Dean, in your honor, I've defined a new smiley. Guess what "welcome" surrounded by colons is. :D
Title: Hello, I'm new here
Post by: kasperl on October 04, 2003, 05:37:52 am
:welcome:

what does this do?

edit:

finally, this saves a lot of searching, thank you sandwich.
Title: Hello, I'm new here
Post by: magatsu1 on October 04, 2003, 07:47:33 am
oh, great,  another b****y newbie.



heh, jus' kiddin.
:D
Title: Hello, I'm new here
Post by: Ashrak on October 04, 2003, 07:53:32 am
*points and laughs at the 185 post guy* ;)
Title: Hello, I'm new here
Post by: magatsu1 on October 04, 2003, 07:56:39 am
Quote
Originally posted by Ashrak
*points and laughs at the 185 post guy* ;)


and the less than 2 months old reg. date ?!:lol:
Title: Hello, I'm new here
Post by: HotSnoJ on October 04, 2003, 08:15:03 am
:welcome:
WElcome to HLP. I can' wait to see what you can do for FS modding. That is if you can. But I'm assuming you can FS mod, or want to FS mod, why else would you register?

While enjoying the new beam controls HotSnoJ inadvertanly destroys major parts of HLP.

Oops :nervous:



Sandwich is a genious! :D
Title: Hello, I'm new here
Post by: Nico on October 04, 2003, 08:19:08 am
Quote
Originally posted by Ashrak
*points and laughs at the 185 post guy* ;)


Yhat's not coz you're a spammer with a big postcount that you have to be proud :D

"runs"
Title: Hello, I'm new here
Post by: kasperl on October 04, 2003, 08:25:08 am
venom, WTF happened to YOUR postcount?
Title: Hello, I'm new here
Post by: Setekh on October 04, 2003, 08:31:18 am
Apparently, he was sick of being labelled a spammer. I don't blame him. :p

Let's give this thing a work-out then, shall we?

:welcome:

Boo-yah!
Title: Hello, I'm new here
Post by: Gloriano on October 04, 2003, 08:52:22 am
Welcome to HLPBB :) :)
Title: Hello, I'm new here
Post by: Deen on October 04, 2003, 10:07:01 am
Thanks for the welcome again

I found this site from karajorma's FAQ. Very useful.:yes:

I'm afraid I am not much of a Modder, but am willing to be useful in all other ways.

Denis
Title: Hello, I'm new here
Post by: HotSnoJ on October 04, 2003, 10:11:45 am
It's pretty easy once you know what to do.

Basicly you just need some ideas up in your head. ;)
Title: Hello, I'm new here
Post by: karajorma on October 04, 2003, 10:20:10 am
I seem to vaguely remember that there was a link to my FAQ at HotU. I'm glad it's helping users find this place and I'm especially happy that they seem to come here already having read the FAQ so I don't have to point them at it every time :D
Title: Hello, I'm new here
Post by: Deen on October 04, 2003, 10:37:59 am
Well, as a matter of fact I would like to try to do some modeling/modding.

Does anyone know of a good free program that can be used for such purposes?

Thanks

Denis
Title: Hello, I'm new here
Post by: Styxx on October 04, 2003, 11:58:48 am
There's a free version of Truespace 3 somewhere...

Found it. Here:
http://www.hard-light.net/forums/index.php/topic,13593.0.html
Title: Hello, I'm new here
Post by: HotSnoJ on October 04, 2003, 12:17:50 pm
Quote
Originally posted by Styxx
There's a free version of Truespace 3 somewhere...

Found it. Here:
http://www.hard-light.net/forums/index.php/topic,13593.0.html
Don't listen to him/them! You want to use Blender (www.blender.org). TrueSpace is only good for when you are going to convert your models into FreeSpace's POF format. :p
Title: Hello, I'm new here
Post by: Black Wolf on October 04, 2003, 12:32:20 pm
Both the above Programs suffer horribly from the "Monkey on Crack" Syndrome - ie. that's what they got to design their interface. You'll be wanting GMax (http://www.discreet.com/products/gmax/). Witht the Tutorials that you can get from the same site, you'll be making  awesome models in no time, and with the Quake 3 MD3 exporter and lithunwrap or Deep Exploration, you'll be making awesome FS2 models in no time. After all - V used Max :)
Title: Hello, I'm new here
Post by: karajorma on October 04, 2003, 12:55:57 pm
I listed several programs in the modding section of my FAQ. I use TS6 myself but I used to use TS3 so I know you can make some pretty nice things with it.
 Out of the free options mentioned it's a case of just trying them and seeing what you like using.
Title: Hello, I'm new here
Post by: Galemp on October 04, 2003, 12:57:25 pm
*tries out the new SCP beam tiling and translation code*
(http://www.3dap.com/hlp/hosted/fsport/misc/beamtile.gif)

Hi, make yourself at home, and enjoy the ride. :)

And thanks for downloading the Port. :thepimp: Don't play Silent Threat, though, whatever you do.
Title: Hello, I'm new here
Post by: Carl on October 04, 2003, 01:06:10 pm
and if you do, make sure you have a rubberband.
Title: Hello, I'm new here
Post by: kasperl on October 04, 2003, 01:25:40 pm
or a wad of ductape

or a cellphone.
Title: Hello, I'm new here
Post by: Deen on October 04, 2003, 04:51:25 pm
Thanks for pointiong out the programs, I'll take a look.

Why rubberband for Silent Threat?

Denis
Title: Hello, I'm new here
Post by: kode on October 04, 2003, 04:52:45 pm
never mind this post, I was obviously delusional.
Title: Hello, I'm new here
Post by: karajorma on October 04, 2003, 04:58:19 pm
Quote
Originally posted by Deen
Why rubberband for Silent Threat?


Most people are of the opinion that the best way to complete silent threat's last mission is to get a rubber band to hold down the joysticks fire button and walk off and make some tea.
Title: Hello, I'm new here
Post by: Deen on October 04, 2003, 07:18:38 pm
I see...
Title: Hello, I'm new here
Post by: phreak on October 04, 2003, 08:02:40 pm
that last mission was fun since ive always used the keyboard to fly.  i never thought of anything to hold the key down.... until now. a sinker (lead weight used for fishing)
Title: Hello, I'm new here
Post by: übermetroid on October 04, 2003, 08:12:44 pm
Quote
Originally posted by GalacticEmperor
[BAnd thanks for downloading the Port. :thepimp: Don't play Silent Threat, though, whatever you do. [/B]


GE, I thought you were going to fix that for us?  When is reborn comming out?  :confused:
Title: Hello, I'm new here
Post by: Tian Guan on October 04, 2003, 08:25:41 pm
*feels deprived*

[grumble]I never got incinerated by a beam cannon[/grumble]

*goes and sits in the corner muttering something about revenge and a tide of death*
Title: Hello, I'm new here
Post by: übermetroid on October 04, 2003, 08:34:29 pm
Quote
Originally posted by Tian Guan
*feels deprived*
[grumble]I never got incinerated by a beam cannon[/grumble]
*goes and sits in the corner muttering something about revenge and a tide of death*


Quote
Originally posted by Hippo fixed for TianGuan by UberMetroid

Acquire Target : Tian Guan[/I]. Commence Plasma Core Insertion. Beam-Free-All. FIRE!
:welcome:
Welcome to HLP. There are exits to the left and rear. Do not attempt to use them. Under your seat you will find empty beer cans, cookie crumbs, dog eared dungeon Porn mags left by Shrike... oh, and a Flamethrower. Unfortunately, we're out of napalm, so you'll have to bludgeon people to death with them.

In the event of serious conflict, there are plasma rifles in the forward locker, though these can only be opened by an Admin, [V], God, or Hyperintelligent shade of the colour Blue. If, for whatever reason, you find yourself crawling around in the ductwork, there's a better than average chance you'll encounter a Shivan. They're easy to spot with the five legs and all. If you're lucky, it's just Carl, who responds well to food rewards. If not, then at least you die quickly. Be aware that the entrance to the main control room is guarded by subspatial claymore mines.

If you type "you", and it comes out "we", or you see russian letters, blame the admins. April Fools comes only once a year, but they make it last a long time.
;7

There you go.  And dont feel so bad.  I did not get one until I have like 15 posts up.  :(
Title: Hello, I'm new here
Post by: HotSnoJ on October 04, 2003, 09:04:39 pm
You shouldn't be grumbling Tian. I don't even think I got it!
Title: Hello, I'm new here
Post by: Taristin on October 04, 2003, 09:08:25 pm
It wasn't around when I brought my decrepit arse over from the VWBB...


<--Old fart on the forum
Title: Hello, I'm new here
Post by: Tian Guan on October 04, 2003, 09:25:46 pm
Awww, I feel all special.

*rubs arm and several inches of blackened skin and muscle flake off and fritter away*

Hmm. That ain't right.
Title: Hello, I'm new here
Post by: Blue Lion on October 04, 2003, 10:20:45 pm
Quote
Originally posted by Tian Guan
*feels deprived*

[grumble]I never got incinerated by a beam cannon[/grumble]

*goes and sits in the corner muttering something about revenge and a tide of death*



I never was, so don't feel too bad


Not that anyone pays attention to me anyways
Title: Hello, I'm new here
Post by: Setekh on October 05, 2003, 01:36:02 am
Quote
Originally posted by GalacticEmperor
*tries out the new SCP beam tiling and translation code*
(http://www.3dap.com/hlp/hosted/fsport/misc/beamtile.gif)


:lol: Nice one, GE. ;)
Title: Hello, I'm new here
Post by: kasperl on October 05, 2003, 03:26:46 am
i never got shot, but everybody around me got

sniff

but i ain't feeling bad or anything, i am used to being excluded....

and really, do i deserve it? since when do i do anything usefull here?
Title: Hello, I'm new here
Post by: Setekh on October 05, 2003, 03:31:33 am
Since... now!

:welcome:

Welcome to HLP, kasperl! ;)

Don't feel so bad, people who've missed out. I mean, come on... even I haven't been given so much as a 'welcome' post before... (a couple of 'welcome back' threads, though) :D
Title: Hello, I'm new here
Post by: kasperl on October 05, 2003, 03:33:36 am
uhm, Steak, you were the one who mader these boards right?

how could anyone welcome you?

and those welcome back threads are huge.
Title: Hello, I'm new here
Post by: Setekh on October 05, 2003, 03:34:48 am
It... was... a... joke. :p

(For the record, I was the 8th registered user.)
Title: Hello, I'm new here
Post by: Bobboau on October 05, 2003, 03:46:07 am
1) Kier (some Vb dev guy)
2) Shrike
3) Fantomeye
4) Griffon UK
5) Thunder (Kalfireth)
6) Xenolith
7) heretic
8) Setekh (lord and savior)
9) TOdD MilLar (hmf)
10)Test (HLP RuLeZ!)
11) Hammer of HLP 0wnage (Wham! Bham! Thank-you Ma-am!!!)
Title: Hello, I'm new here
Post by: Martinus on October 05, 2003, 02:57:16 pm
[color=66ff00]Actually the Shotguns and exits welcome came first IIRC, you might not have got a beaming simply because it didn't exist back then. I wonder who pioneered incinerating new people? :lol:
[/color]
Title: Hello, I'm new here
Post by: kode on October 05, 2003, 03:35:41 pm
the guy who made the beam, probly.
Title: Hello, I'm new here
Post by: Darkage on October 05, 2003, 04:29:51 pm
I never got beamed, but thats not suprising if you register a day after the boards were opend:D
Title: Hello, I'm new here
Post by: Setekh on October 06, 2003, 05:19:11 am
Quote
Originally posted by Bobboau
1) Kier (some Vb dev guy)
2) Shrike
3) Fantomeye
4) Griffon UK
5) Thunder (Kalfireth)
6) Xenolith
7) heretic
8) Setekh (lord and savior)
9) TOdD MilLar (hmf)
10)Test (HLP RuLeZ!)
11) Hammer of HLP 0wnage (Wham! Bham! Thank-you Ma-am!!!)


Heh, a few old names there. :) You're not too bad yourself, Bob, at #57. ;)
Title: Hello, I'm new here
Post by: HotSnoJ on October 06, 2003, 06:32:17 am
*looks at userid*

I'm #516. :p
Title: Hello, I'm new here
Post by: Darkage on October 06, 2003, 09:19:03 am
I am #23:D


and this (http://www.hard-light.net/forums/index.php/topic,485.0.html) was my first thread:D



PLEASE DO NOT BUMP!;)
Title: Hello, I'm new here
Post by: Setekh on October 06, 2003, 09:28:14 am
Quote
Originally posted by Darkage
I am #23:D


and this (http://www.hard-light.net/forums/index.php/topic,485.0.html) was my first thread:D


You were one of the real early ones, Daan. :) Believe it or not, I actually remember that thread... ahhh, the nostalgia. :D
Title: Hello, I'm new here
Post by: Darkage on October 06, 2003, 10:06:24 am
I almost forgot i have been here for so long. And that thread got back some memorys.:)


You can clearly see that i was a newb at FS.:)


This place rules:yes::D
Title: Hello, I'm new here
Post by: HotSnoJ on October 06, 2003, 11:47:00 am
My first! (http://www.hard-light.net/forums/index.php/topic,1699.0.html) :p (last post in thread)
Title: Hello, I'm new here
Post by: Gloriano on October 06, 2003, 12:08:09 pm
I am#153;)