Comments for page "Some Things Every Noob Should Know"

Re: 1337

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 21:18:15 +0000

Anonymous: I disagree with you on one point: leetspeak isn't always a sign of laziness or stupidity.

Fine. What is a sign of, then? Because, to be honest, I can't possibly imagine a reason why an "above average intelligence" person would like to sound like a broken record (or make the same impression a monkey punching on a keyboard would do)…

Re: 1337

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 11:09:35 +0000

When you can learn to read entire articles, then I might bother reading whatever you write.

— hartnell

1337

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 07:43:55 +0000

I disagree with you on one point: leetspeak isn't always a sign of laziness or stupidity. Yes, things like, "wut r u doin?" are wildly annoying, but leet is not what they're speaking. When an individual is incapable of correct spelling and grammar, it is far beyond obnoxious, and I agree that asking for help or trying to have a serious conversation in "leet" or simple bad grammar will get you ignored/blocked/assassinated, but you were making it seem like the 1337speakers out there are village idiots and looked down upon by all, when that is not the case. Leet is definitely not meant for those types of people. You're stereotyping a lot of above average intelligence with a lot of illiterate, mentally challenged idiots. I didn't even read the rest of the article, but I'm sure it was very nice.

(no title)

Thu, 06 Aug 2009 19:20:25 +0000

You made me go back to my introductory post and make sure I hadn't used any of the "annoying words". I can understand how some people would find most of those annoying, but slang like "dunno", or "wanna" have an organic feel to them. Not that I'm making an argument for their use, but I can see why some people would prefer those to the clinical feel of "don't know" or "want to".

Regardless, it's an excellent post, and one that I've added to my bookmarks for quick reference.

-V

(no title)

Sat, 23 May 2009 06:56:43 +0000

It is the overall impression that you leave that matters. You are not going to get lynched for using dunno every now and then. But the more annoying your writing gets the fewer people will give you the time of day (did i say that right?) :)

(no title)

Sat, 23 May 2009 05:21:38 +0000

I dunno…I've gotten away with using words like 'wanna' and 'gotta' and such in forums quite a bit (and hey, I just used 'dunno' without meaning to. ^^) I guess it'd be annoying, but it's more of how I speak.
The list of annoying words is entertaining to read through, though, and very true. ^^ I still think that, in my experience, you can get away with a few words on that list as long as you are still polite and using proper english.
I'm not a n00b (I hope…), but I still think this article is well-written and to the point. ^^ It'd be helpful for newbies, definitely.

(no title)

Sat, 28 Mar 2009 11:35:55 +0000

Great article.
I'm from Mexico and I am glad to hear about this, in many forums I'd always posted the "wanna" word.
Thank you have a great day.

-—Leor8apuma

(no title)

Sun, 08 Feb 2009 19:11:32 +0000

That's a great attitude to have. :)

— hartnell

The next HN

Sun, 08 Feb 2009 16:50:25 +0000

Im going to become the next HN :)

great article!

Re: Mouse shooting

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 13:05:30 +0000

Nice job :)

Im sure this will help many new people to the forum like me

Re: Mouse shooting

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 14:31:07 +0000

Please ask this on the forum in an appropriate category, and at the same time let us know what programming language you are using (or want to use), and i am sure you will receive lots of help :)

Mouse shooting

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 14:24:53 +0000

thanks for the tut. I was wondering how I would make a target shooting game, using the mouse as your cross hair.

the targets should move across the screen and eventually hit your little castle thing. I want to know how I would make the targets move across the screen and how they would be destroyed on the left click of the mouse. any help would be much apreciated :D also anything about different weapons and how I make them react differently (like grenades bouncing and exploding) would be awsome.

Thanks. If you could get back to me asap that would be great :D

josh.