Hall of Fame Helpers

fable · Post by **fable** » Sun Jul 29, 2001 7:38 am

Over the months I've watched people come and go, here. Some people have a few questions, and instantly depart. Others hang around with suggestions for a while. Then, there are a very few who just endlessly ask as many questions as possible, even refusing to read earlier posts on the same page to get what they seek, sometimes creating misleading and false topic titles to post the same questions repeatedly--and they never give back a thing to others, never answer a question or assist.

Yeah, it gets me down just a bit.

But then, there are some people who offer up a lot of information, helping out those who really need it, patiently gathering and offering advice and background. So I thought I'd create this topic for them: the best of the folks who have plenty to give to others in this BG2 forum.

Go ahead: post your entries.

Laurelei · Post by **Laurelei** » Sun Jul 29, 2001 10:23 am

Sabre, Xyx, Manveru, Fable: those are my votes for some of the most helpful folks on here

And if I forgot someone who helped me in the past, PLEASE don't get all indignant, and your help is appreciated

MegaToerist · Post by **MegaToerist** » Sun Jul 29, 2001 10:30 am

Not to forget Xandax and Nippy.
Also deserving a mentioing: Laurelei.

Thanks for everything guys/galls (is this correct?)
Geert

Tigerin · Post by **Tigerin** » Sun Jul 29, 2001 10:52 am

I'd say Sabre, KensayRyu and Manveru are those who helped a lot... and of course Xyx, Fable and Nippy follow there tail...

henhen · Post by **henhen** » Sun Jul 29, 2001 1:34 pm

hmm...actually quite a lot of people here are helpful...but if i have to shortlist, i'd say Sabre, Fable, Xyx, Manveru & KensayRyu.

Nippy · Post by **Nippy** » Sun Jul 29, 2001 1:38 pm

Thanks guys. It's nice to know people appreciate some of the help we give. One question, how have I helped people?

tlibro · Post by **tlibro** » Sun Jul 29, 2001 1:38 pm

Sabre, Fable, Xyx, and Metatron have been the ones who've answered most of my questions. Although he's never answered any of my questions, I think the best thread I've read on the board was Two's No Deaths, No Reloads. I really enjoyed reading that one. Thanks again everyone!!!!!

Yshania · Post by **Yshania** » Sun Jul 29, 2001 1:58 pm

If I am voting for those who have helped me specifically

Sabre
Pebz
Fable
and LeeHo760

deserve special mentions. There are others that answered my questions also and deserve my thanks!

If I was to vote for people who I see regularly post and help all (including myself indirectly) then (in addition to the above!)

KensaiRyu
Minerva
Xyx
Nippy

Amongst many others. I have not posted that many questions - the search function on this board is really good.

Arch_Angel · Post by **Arch_Angel** » Sun Jul 29, 2001 6:10 pm

I have got to admit this would have to be the most welcoming gaming community to newbies that I have ever seen. Too often people out there class themselves as "Masters" of a particular game, flaming newbies every time they post a question. It's the complete opposite here, although I'm not a newbie to the game I was once

Thanks guys

StillSouth · Post by **StillSouth** » Mon Jul 30, 2001 12:24 am

My thanks go out to any and all who help/debate/critisize/encourage/ any idea's that people have on hear.

I don't think i've seen yet things like:

PersonA: I was thinking of trying (insert bizzare new concept here) what do you guys think?

PersonB: Thats stupid...

And that's what i like to see. So my thanks go to everyone who has an opinion and is willing to share it without being a jerk.

/me wipes a tear

average joe · Post by **average joe** » Mon Jul 30, 2001 8:57 am

that's stupid.....

nah, j/k

I'm truly impressed with the dedication many individuals have for this game and board. and for their willingness to help!

MegaToerist · Post by **MegaToerist** » Mon Jul 30, 2001 10:21 am

As South says, there hasn't been any lynching on the board. There might be disagreement, but we seem to just talk it out as civilized people

Thanks to everybody for making this forum what it is...

Geert

Craig · Post by **Craig** » Mon Jul 30, 2001 10:32 am

Yshaina!

cgardenh · Post by **cgardenh** » Mon Jul 30, 2001 10:36 am

xyx, metatron.....
It's nice to visit a board where the average intelligence level is higher than Beavis and Butthead. To spite all the fussing none of us would bother with this board if this wasn't a cool*** game.

Yshania · Post by **Yshania** » Mon Jul 30, 2001 10:47 am

@Craig - thankyou! I tried lol! But when in doubt - wipe it out!

I had to reformat my drive as well recently! but no relation to BG problems, thankfully.

Did it sort out your installations with BG1/BG2/ToB?

fable · Post by **fable** » Mon Jul 30, 2001 10:54 am

As several people remarked, this definitely isn't a condescending board. There's no "nobility" lording it over the peons, and Buck's been good about preventing flames anywhere--here, or in the SYM topics. My recent experience with other boards hasn't been as good, but I think the kind of participant you have has a lot to do with the kind of tone the site owner and moderators set. They've definitely done a good job, here.

KensaiRyu · Post by **KensaiRyu** » Tue Jul 31, 2001 2:22 am

I have been away lately as I am a moderator now at Team BG for scripting so I dont come here as much, since I am very busy, nonetheless heres my entries of older helpers, when I frequented the board:

Weasel (who could forget him!)
ShadowStrider (oldie but goodie)
Fable (of course)
Sojourner (another long timer)
Kevin Dorner (when he had time to help)
Buck Satan (check the old posts

)

Xandax · Post by **Xandax** » Tue Jul 31, 2001 2:27 am

Originally posted by MegaToerist:
<STRONG>Not to forget Xandax and Nippy.
Also deserving a mentioing: Laurelei.

Thanks for everything guys/galls (is this correct?)
Geert</STRONG>

Why thanx - it is nice to feel appriciated some times

Fezek · Post by **Fezek** » Tue Jul 31, 2001 4:37 am

I would say kensai Ryu for providing with amazingly prompt advice when i first started.

Yshania for being a northern lass

Fable for providing me with the inspiration to write lots of daft spells for the spells that were left out topic

Xyx, Dark poet, Weasel, Sabre, basically those who frequent the SYM board for putting a smile on my face at 5:00 am in Japan!

Yshania · Post by **Yshania** » Tue Jul 31, 2001 5:31 am

@Fezek - it just proves that friendship can exist across the pennines - even if you are thousands of miles away at the moment