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Wildcarde Cadet
Joined: June 30, 2009 Posts: 5
| Posted: 2009-06-30 19:32  
Hi-I'm downloading the game, trying out the demo, thought I';d say hello, and ask for any advice you all may have.. I literally just stumbled across this game, and it looks like what I want.. I'll get to reading the forums in the meantime..I love sci-fi ship to ship combat, love strategy games, etc..this might be the one for me, we'll see..
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$yTHe {C?} Grand Admiral Sundered Weimeriners
Joined: September 29, 2002 Posts: 1292 From: Arlington, VA
| Posted: 2009-06-30 19:38  
Yes, I have some advice. Elipses are not sufficient sentence breaks. In fact, they do the opposite and give the impression that thought is not ending and is instead rambling on and on. Just one period, please.
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Wildcarde Cadet
Joined: June 30, 2009 Posts: 5
| Posted: 2009-06-30 19:49  
friendly community you have here..beat up a lot as a child perhaps?
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Sens [R33] Admiral
Joined: September 27, 2008 Posts: 1020 From: Edge of th...
| Posted: 2009-06-30 20:06  
We disapprove of the mutiliation of the English language. Please use proper grammar and syntax.
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FAdm. Tim Webbers *S1* Fleet Admiral Courageous Elite Commandos
Joined: May 08, 2005 Posts: 69
| Posted: 2009-06-30 20:33  
Dear, dear.
Welcome; we're always glad to have new blood around here. Make yourself comfortable and stay away from the Gaifens.
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Wildcarde Cadet
Joined: June 30, 2009 Posts: 5
| Posted: 2009-06-30 20:37  
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On 2009-06-30 20:06, Sensitivity wrote:
We disapprove of the mutiliation of the English language. Please use proper grammar and syntax.
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Ah, another beacon of light and warmth heard from. If you want to STOP new players from sticking around, you're doing an excellent job. keep it up.
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Bardiche Chief Marshal
Joined: November 16, 2006 Posts: 1247
| Posted: 2009-06-30 21:09  
Actually, you might want to ignore the douchebags. (don't be fooled by this, I am one of them myself)
DarkSpace community is a bit rough at the moment, but in-game, where the action is, you usually find some of the cooler guys. Like 'sa la', 'spatula_ninja', 'Stray', 'Lawman' and more of those cool dudes.
The forums are like the retirement home for old people, see. Most of the people are all grumpy old hasbeens who can't seem to consider being nice as being a viable way to go through forum life. :-)!
Welcome! Hope the douches haven't turned you away just yet. Come join us in the scenario server, ask a few people for some assistance and you should get the hang of the game fast enough. I suggest joining the UGTO as a first time player, as the faction is the easiest to play (you don't have to think of a lot of things), although in scenario you may be forced to give ICC a swing.
K'Luth are an entirely different faction who rely on stealth. Each faction has its own strengths and fortes, and contrary to what appears to be popular opinion the factions are pretty balanced in their combat abilities.
But hey, that's a matter to discover in-game. :-) Hope to see you there!
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Kanman Grand Admiral Pitch Black
Joined: August 26, 2005 Posts: 1017 From: Virginia, United States
| Posted: 2009-06-30 21:12  
We always welcome new players. Seriously, welcome. However, do not become offended or hostile towards constructive criticism. In a game where the primary means of communication is text, your grammar is all we have to judge your character. If you type like an idiot and english is not your second language, we will assume you are an idiot. We have nothing else to base our opinions on.
Seriously, though, welcome to DarkSpace. The community really is nice, although sometimes a bit heavy on the sarcasm and banter. Have fun, and I hope to see you around long-term.
[ This Message was edited by: Kanman on 2009-06-30 21:13 ]
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Tael 2nd Rear Admiral Palestar
Joined: July 03, 2002 Posts: 3697 From: San Francisco Bay Area
| Posted: 2009-06-30 22:05  
The simplest advice to give is if its Red its Dead... Don't ignore Yellows though, they wont ignore you...
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Drafell Grand Admiral Mythica
Joined: May 30, 2003 Posts: 2449 From: United Kingdom
| Posted: 2009-06-30 22:11  
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... If you type like an idiot and english is not your second language, we will assume you are an idiot. We have nothing else to base our opinions on...
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Oh crap! Why didn't somebody tell me this?
P.S. - Welcome Wildcarde
[ This Message was edited by: Drafell on 2009-06-30 22:12 ]
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Joined: March 03, 2004 Posts: 2673
| Posted: 2009-06-30 22:41  
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On 2009-06-30 21:12, Kanman wrote:
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Oh crap! Why didn't somebody tell me this?
P.S. - Welcome Wildcarde
[ This Message was edited by: Drafell on 2009-06-30 22:12 ]
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Well, I believe every village needs an idiot Draf. ; )
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Coeus Grand Admiral Sundered Weimeriners
Joined: March 22, 2006 Posts: 2815 From: Philly
| Posted: 2009-07-01 00:08  
Draf, one of you is more than enough, don't need a buncha 4th grade flunkies.. got enough of them too =P
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Winters Rapture Fleet Admiral United Nations Space Command
Joined: December 09, 2007 Posts: 355
| Posted: 2009-07-01 00:16  
Here, Lemme help you out newbie!
A lot of the players here are anti-social and really dislike any new people, like an over loyal dog defending it's master, They are defending their game. Just give them some time and they will be forced to allow you into their club and they wont flame your posts right off the bat.
Just trust me, Don't let them sour your taste of this game. Just because they can't enjoy the game dosen't mean you can't.
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Sardaukar Admiral Raven Warriors
Joined: October 08, 2002 Posts: 1656
| Posted: 2009-07-01 02:25  
Most of us are good natured, we just snipe at each other a lot. After... cripes, seven year years for me, similar spans for others, we've known each other long enough for it to be second nature. Don't take much personally; Like the rest of the internet, thick skin will serve you well here. Not much left to say that's of use to a new player that hasn't been said, aside from never underestimating the value of smaller ships. Speed, ranged weaponry, and rate of fire can easily triumph over a slow bruiser like a dreadnaught.
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Wildcarde Cadet
Joined: June 30, 2009 Posts: 5
| Posted: 2009-07-01 10:10  
Thanks for the welcomes. No, I won't let the flamers turn me off the game, I'm enjoying myself so far in a talon..mostly in stealth while I read the manual and try not to jump into a planet like I did yesterday . See you in game.
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