Fellow newbie here! And welcoming you to what I hope will be a nest of like-minded people. If like-minded means "utterly insane nerds".

No offense meant to any poor souls who think "nerd" is an insult. Nerd pride!

Welcome to the Board. Please deposit your sanity in the provided receptacle. *indicates bucket marked "Warg Fodder"* You shan't need it here. Also, here's a bag of giant peanuts.
What are your favorite anime?

I had this up before, but Firefox froze and I lost what I had written. I will try to reproduce it accurately below.

I hope you will forgive the out-of-country (for me) greeting—it just seemed to be the best way to respond. We seem to have similar interests; I love writing (my portfolio is rather pitiful, though—only two short stories), find RPing fun (despite not being actively involved in anything—do you know any good, online, communities?), and enjoy creating video games (I just can't seem to get past the quarter-way mark). I do have to say, however, that video game and literary fandoms are my favorites. I haven't spent much time finding any anime I love. [Gift moved—check bottom of post]

I can't understand C++, and Flash seems too image-oriented for me. I enjoy working in C variants, though, and am currently coding with VERGE, and have used AGS in the past. Have you heard of either of those programs?

Anyway, take a bladed yo-yo. It can be used to cut through tangled coding and annoying Sues, after you learn to use it. And, no, it is not inspired by doctorlit's Razor Boomerang.

Have some nicely sharpened pencils, good for writing or fighting. I promise they won't break.

*pokes*

Hm, fan games, eh? Maybe when you've been around a while you can produce the next PPC computer game. {= )

Also, despite what others have said, I wouldn't worry about the Spy. It's probably just someone from the Department of Intelligence.

~Neshomeh

*bathes everything in fire between muffled shouts of spyyyy!*

*Says a muffled welcome, requests medic, and hands Candescence a Cadian pattern lasgun*

Have a stuffed toy that explodes when thrown!

Here, have some electro glue, it's a shocker when you apply it on sues.

Have a Razor Boomerang (watch your fingers when you catch it)!

You say you're a fan game maker. Do you make flash games, or are you a ROM hacker? Or something else impressive I've never even heard of?

Feed it only Generic Meat.

You may have it to eat, or in the face - up to you ;)

Lovely to meet you!

Enjoy this six pack of Bonk! energy drink as a complimentary welcoming gift.

Taken from the finest bishounen and perfect for decorating!



Please use responsibly. Contact your doctor if you show any of the following symptoms after using this product: nausea, migraines, unusual rashes, unusual hair or eye color, the development of extra finger or limbs, the disappearance of any fingers or limbs, paralysis, compulsions to endlessly watch anime, seizures, or death.

I gift you with a coxcomb. It's a sort of silly hat with Shakespearean lineage.

Have a Mary Poppins Carpetbag, you'll need it!

Welcome! Here's your very own Frying Pan of Doom^tm, useful for clocking 'Sues and 'Stus over the head, as well as cooking. Alton Brown, master of multi-tasking in the kitchen, would approve.

Also, here's a highly useful list of Official Links for you to peruse:

So, in relative order of sensible-reading-ness, there are...

* The Original PPC Series (A MUST read, and one I'm assuming you've already done, since you've gotten this far)

The Board:

* The Board Constitution
* The FAQ: For the Board

The Wiki:

* The PPC Wiki (which you've hopefully already seen)
* The very-important-to-read-before-requesting-Permission Permission article
* The Guide To The PPC
* The Mission Writing Guide
* The Slash-Sporking Guide
* The FAQ: For Newbies.

And finally, but very usefully,
* The List of Everything PPC

Enjoy!

Hmm, first time I've said that. Hello, newbie! Don't worry, the spy is most likely a PPCer who ran out of Bleeprin.
Have a pet tabby cat. You may name her whatever you wish.

Spy sappin' mah sentry!

Fair winds!

Nice to meet you. Have a lovely set of polyhedral, random number generators.

By the way, you didn't have to point at me like that.

-Barid

Welcome to the Board! I offer you this sparkly rock. It makes a lovely paperweight, and may also be used as a projectile weapon or as emergency punctuation.

Someone will be around shortly to give you The Links. I do hope you enjoy your time with us!

--anamia

By spy, do you mean an agent for the League of Mary Sue Factories, capable of throwing Agents OOC?

Nice to meet you! Have a bag of pebbles and a Random Shiny Object.

Welcome to the Board! Please have some chocolate, and enjoy your stay.

Hello! Have a seventeen foot long, multicolored, wool, knit scarf (curly wig not included), and a bag of jelly babies.

Please use IRresponsibly!