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So as the title says: Would you reject or accept noobs or new members? I bought up this question because so many experienced people in the game reject newbies (I don't really like the word noobs). It is sometimes upsetting for me to see people who are excited to play with other people nicely, rejected in a rude and disgusting way. For example, the other day people started bullying a new player in the game just because of their characters look and the lack of grammar, so I had to come up and type 6 long paragraphs teaching them how to respect new people. In what I think, everybody should be brought up forward to do things, even if they are new. Who knows, maybe those new players are intelligent and kind.
Anyone want to add on? :)
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It honestly depends on person to person.
Typically, I accept, because I find it hard to say no, but they do end up leaving of their own accord because they don't understand some things.
I do try to keep my groups mostly consisting of experienced members but, I do accept newer guys. They gotta learn the ropes somehow.
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You'll be right, newbies are not necessarily "bad", they can be kind and friendly.
In RPs, owners (of that roleplay) usually prefer to accept a more experienced FH player than a newbie, because newbies do not have that big experience with FH, they cannot download maps, presets etc. It pretty much annoys the RP owner. They would rather kick that newbie, instead of showing him everything important. (<--my own experience)
On the other hand, everyone was a newbie.
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Wow 6 long paragraphs? How did that turn out?
Anyway I always enjoy talking to new members. New members are like the sweetest things unlike some users since they finally have their little group and friends. I completely hate show off. I would really enjoy finding someone who was calm and just straight cool. Anyway, I would say I accept new members.
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Some newbies get a bad rap 'cause they are usually younger and are not the greatest at spelling. I for one, accept the new members. Sure, they can be annoying with their pleads for a mate or ridiculous sparkle fairy lions, but really, we were all one of those newbies as well, just different in age or the year we joined.
I see no reason to be biased against them.
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It's so nice to see all you guys expressing your acceptance and extensive opinions about new players. Yes, obviously new players need to learn the ropes somewhere, and I don't know about you, but have you ever tried to learn the REAL ropes at Bonfire? IT'S HARD! Generally that's where younger players stay, but as for the ones who don't, lets all keep welcoming them and stick up for them c: That's what we're about, a friendly role-playing community and environment! :P
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I agree with everyone of you, it's a good thing you all accept every person who enters the game, that's important because if you do, it means you know how to sacrifice and give.
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I would accept and support in any way I could with a new member, no matter their age or maturity. Everyone has a flaw and talent and as long as you have the patience and time to teach them and have them learn something new is always a great step forward. :) No one should be rejected upon who they are, what their name or user-name is and how they often react.
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You're right Toasty, that's what my mother exactly told me. <3 Everyone has something very nice is them, also flaws but we should always see the positivity.
+Nuzzle for you.
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In all honesty, if I was to come across a newbie (I myself am one) then I would not actually be afraid to be open-minded on how they act to the community. It really depends on how they talk to me or my friends, and other people.
For example, if they were to come across as nice and mature and happy to make friends; then I'd joyfully talk to them and help them get the basics of the game. They don't deserve my "bad" side if they're trying to be kind and want to have supportive friends that will help them through their problems.
If they were to come across as rude and immature and horrible to the community; then I'd just be that way to them but in a calm and hopefully modest manner. I can't tolerate bullying and rudeness and lack of etiquette these days (it's my age you see cx). If they're going to show such inappropriate behaviour to everyone else, then why should they have kindness in return? I don't see the point in trying. However, I wouldn't say anything that I know will lead to an argument, as I don't need that stuff in my experience with FeralHeart.
Overall, the phrase "treat people how you want to be treated" comes into play. I'll stick by that.
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Accepting the is always the best thing to do, tbh.
After all, all of u were newbies at one point! If you lend 'em a paw, they'll grow in any way- whether it be roleplaying, or maybe help them develop some social skills!
Help the new guys out. Too often I see people treating them like garbage and it's seriously messed up- don't be that person, haha,
(sORRY IM REALLY BAD WITH WORDS)
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I always love chatting with new members. I remember it took me a while to get settled, so why not spare them the same trouble? Of course it may be more enjoyable talking to more experienced players that you've seen around the forum a bit, but I try my best to accept new players just as much. As for those who reject them, I honestly see no rhyme or reason. Everyone, even the staff, were new to the game at some point, and you have no right to abuse them just because they are new.
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Whenever I look upon who I assume to be a new player,
I can only think back to the first time I ever joined FH and the kindness that
other players showed to me in the game and the forums, and yes I was young then.
Did I make the right decisions socially all the time, no.
In fact I think I made the wrong decision more than the right one,
but other people here helped me and with time I became a better person.
So with that said I always try to treat new players with the same treatment I was given,
no matter how rude or immature they may seem. ^^'
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I for one both accept and somewhat turn down newer ones.
Accepting:
Their usually friendly and just looking for some new friends to pal around with. I completely understand! I was once like them on FH c: Not everyone is packed with friends and multiple requests. I enjoy seeing new faces in the community, it means it's growing and more people are becoming interested. Why not lend a paw if they want help ay?
Declining:
Some are natural registered trolls. This is the only reason i'd reject a newer user. If they want to troll around with you, and/or annoy you on purpose, it's not the right position to accept them in my mind. Yeah it's fun, but not for the other user involved.
I see everyone's standing here, and completely understand. It's anyone's choice to accept or decline a new user.
If they need help, why not lend em' a paw? ^^'
~ Whisper
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I agree.
Many a can get easily annoyed by new players because of the 'lack of grammar' or how their character looks.
As much as my group cannot stomach it, I have to remind them that they must respect them at all costs.
Just because being rude to the newbie only proves your a jerk.
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I'll move this to the Game Discussion Board since it seems more appropriate there.
Just a heads-up for the future, if you're going to add a poll to the thread, please provide options to choose from, or see that the poll is relevant to the topic.
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i agree totally- i'm not even shocked at this point that people do this.
we should all make it our job to help, encourage and befriend new people. if someone asks the way to flurito plains, you don't snort and ignore them because their too 'nooby' for your standards. no, you politely show them the way to flurito plains and leave it at that. after all, you were a newbie too, and if their ever going to learn the ropes; someone needs to be there to show them how!
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You are all such kind members! Gosh that is so good to hear! :D I like the fact that you accept members no matter what, it really shows you are welcoming and kind. Looks and language really doesn't matter as you said. :)
I'll move this to the Game Discussion Board since it seems more appropriate there.
Just a heads-up for the future, if you're going to add a poll to the thread, please provide options to choose from, or see that the poll is relevant to the topic.
Thanks for the heads up, but I think this belongs to both game and forums discussion because new members appear in both the game and forum. And I didn't want to add any options/questions.
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I'll move this to the Game Discussion Board since it seems more appropriate there.
Just a heads-up for the future, if you're going to add a poll to the thread, please provide options to choose from, or see that the poll is relevant to the topic.
Thanks for the heads up, but I think this belongs to both game and forums discussion because new members appear in both the game and forum. And I didn't want to add any options/questions.
You're right, this is a community discussion which means it could either be in Forum or Game Discussion.
But do keep in mind that our little Mod in Training is still learning, so in this case we don't really mind if it is moved. Even though it could have stayed in one place, she's only trying to do good and go with her gut feeling.
She does know now that Community threads like these (that don't have a specific topic to either Forum or Game but is related to FeralHeart) can stay in one place.
She's still learning and is doing really well so far, a little move like this won't harm anyone~ :)
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I'll move this to the Game Discussion Board since it seems more appropriate there.
Just a heads-up for the future, if you're going to add a poll to the thread, please provide options to choose from, or see that the poll is relevant to the topic.
Thanks for the heads up, but I think this belongs to both game and forums discussion because new members appear in both the game and forum. And I didn't want to add any options/questions.
You're right, this is a community discussion which means it could either be in Forum or Game Discussion.
But do keep in mind that our little Mod in Training is still learning, so in this case we don't really mind if it is moved. Even though it could have stayed in one place, she's only trying to do good and go with her gut feeling.
She does know now that Community threads like these (that don't have a specific topic to either Forum or Game but is related to FeralHeart) can stay in one place.
She's still learning and is doing really well so far, a little move like this won't harm anyone~ :)
Of course, I didn't mind at all. :O Mistakes are mistakes, everybody does them.
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Hey Everyone,
I am a new member and and very excited to be apart of the FH community. It's been a week so far and I absolutely love this game and most everyone who I've met is very kind and helpful. I've been trying to figure out how to download texture packs/items/presets for mac and it's confusing but members have directed me to the right webpages.
That aside, I believe it really depends on the maturity level and politeness of the player themselves. As a new player, I try to not act like a n00b and remain polite. That goes a lot farther in general, especially if you want to rp with others. ;D
Fae
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Hey Everyone,
I am a new member and and very excited to be apart of the FH community. It's been a week so far and I absolutely love this game and most everyone who I've met is very kind and helpful. I've been trying to figure out how to download texture packs/items/presets for mac and it's confusing but members have directed me to the right webpages.
That aside, I believe it really depends on the maturity level and politeness of the player themselves. As a new player, I try to not act like a n00b and remain polite. That goes a lot farther in general, especially if you want to rp with others. ;D
Fae
Hello Fae, new member? <3 Well welcome to the community, it's great that you have met people that directed to the right pages and you made new friends. Even though you are a noob, you don't really need to care if people say something bad about the creativity of your wolves. No level of creativity is bad, it is just the minds of people who get confused when they see the 'bad one'. ;)
But overall, you are correct. Maturity and politeness is something everybody should have in order for people to accept them.
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I try to be equal and understanding, as I know that many new players come from the browser game Animal Jam, and think that the way you act on FeralHeart is the same as Animal Jam. I, as a new player, was that newbie. What I hate is when no one tells them that they have a bio for saying what they are, and when the newb tries to get adopted as a pet. I met someone earlier in Ficho trying to get adopted as a pet, ignorant that many people in FeralHeart don't adopt pets on their characters, unlike people on Animal Jam. It's very annoying.
Newbies are only shunned because they are coming from games that have a different "culture" of sorts, where things are very different and players act in a different way. They just need to learn what things we accept in FeralHeart, and what things we tend to ignore. For example, I'm going continue with Animal Jam as I'm familiar with the game, it's acceptable for a Warrior Cat roleplayer to wear a sword and a fox hat. In FeralHeart, Warrior Cat roleplayers tend to look over groups that let the players wear items of any kind, and view those groups as unrealistic. Another thing different from AJ to FH is that there are a lot of people roleplaying different animals, such as deer and rabbits. In FH, there aren't too many deer or rabbits.
My point is that we only shun new players because they just don't know how players on FeralHeart roleplay, what kind of character designs are viewed as realistic, or even how to make their bios, because they're new and might not have explored all of FH's features. If we could understand that they just don't know and accept new players, and teach them what they need to know to have a good time, we'd all just get along better. Wow, I sound like a hippie, XD
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I would definitely accept the new member cause come on for those who are mean to newbies give them a break you were once one too ya know help them out and teach them what you have learned don't be rude and think your better than them cause your not you have just been playing this game longer
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I gladly accept new people and even "NOOBs"! I used to be one too before! :) Much also depends of how player behaves, drama makers are ussualy ok with me but much is much and those who totaly ruin the roleplay are ussualy told by me to stop. Ive seen even newbies who were rude to more experienced players, those were also told to behave better :) I dont have problems with them and I like to watch how newbies will become real, experienced players :)
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I mostly accept them as I love helping newbies, especially the ones on Lagfire who can't find their ways around or can't figure out the controls. It really pisses me off when they're rejected, though, because I think I was rejected as a newbie [oh my god, that was such a long time ago] but I don't particularly remember.