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Title: "...you say goodbye, I say hello..."
Post by: Barceleroth on April 08, 2007, 10:11:30 PM

Hey everybody, I'm Spencer, also the leader of Barceleroth.  I'm new to NationStates, but I love studying government/history, and I'm really looking forward to having some fun here.  Other than that, I apologize for the Beatles lyrics.  :)   (unless you're all a bunch of classic rock nuts like me.  ;) )  And I hope to get to meet most of you sooner or later.   Now let's PARTY!!!  :drunks:  

Title: Re: "...you say goodbye, I say hello..."
Post by: Solnath on April 08, 2007, 10:13:46 PM

Welcome, and hope it's sooner!

Title: Re: "...you say goodbye, I say hello..."
Post by: Dysanii on April 08, 2007, 10:15:29 PM

Hey. Welcome to Taijitu.

Im not really a big Beatles fan, but I like the album I own (St. Peppers Lonley Hearts Club Band) and I like 70/80s stuff like Yes, Genesis, Steve Hackett, Phil Collins etc.

Is there any particular historical area/period you're interested in?

Title: Re: "...you say goodbye, I say hello..."
Post by: Varkour on April 08, 2007, 10:23:17 PM

Hello and welcome!

* I like the Beatles' early stuff

Title: Re: "...you say goodbye, I say hello..."
Post by: Barceleroth on April 08, 2007, 10:26:09 PM

Thanks for the welcome guys.  About history, I'm up to my eye balls in American history, especially Constitutional/Civil War eras.  I also enjoy the world wars, English history, and like every guy, medievil history.  :)  I'm also interested in Greek and Roman history, but I can only read for so many hours of the day.  ;D  

Title: Re: "...you say goodbye, I say hello..."
Post by: Talmann on April 08, 2007, 10:59:41 PM

Ahh... Another fan of medieval and Greco-roman history. I assume The G-R history is mythology or is it an overview of the time and life of them?

In any case, Welcome! And join our marvelous RP section!

Title: Re: "...you say goodbye, I say hello..."
Post by: Solnath on April 08, 2007, 11:16:08 PM

Why on Earth would you assume it's mythology? In my personal opinion the achievements of both the Roman as well as the Greek cultures of ancient times are far greater in their interest value than the mythology alone. After all, there's only so much you can care about the war of Troy, especially compared to Thermopylae, Teutoburg (yeah, I know, Roman stuff) and Salamis and what-not.

Title: Re: "...you say goodbye, I say hello..."
Post by: Barceleroth on April 08, 2007, 11:36:20 PM

Like I said, I'm interested in Greco-Roman history, but if I told you that it was my most knowledgable subject, I'd be full of it.  :)  And Talmann, did you mean that everything besides an overview of the time and life of Greece/Rome is mythology?  But thanks for the welcome.  And if you meant role-playing by RP, I'm a complete novice, so I'd really appreciate it if anyone could give me some sort of overview.

Title: Re: "...you say goodbye, I say hello..."
Post by: Solnath on April 08, 2007, 11:40:31 PM

In all brevity, in a RP you have characters and you narrate their actions and thoughts and others react to those actions with their own characters.

Title: Re: "...you say goodbye, I say hello..."
Post by: Talmann on April 08, 2007, 11:43:51 PM

@ Sol-1st off: Troy isn't Mythology, per se. I meant the stories of the gods, they are the more humorous and intriguing of all the stories;
2nd: I know the culture of both civilizations, as well as their military accomplishments, were EXTREMELY important as a foundation for the modern world;
3rd: We're cluttering Barceleroth's Welcome thread. 3 strikes, we're out!

@ Bar- No I didn't mean that.. see above. And the how-to section, I think, has some overview on RP. But really all you do is make stuff up.  Granted, there are rules on how far you can go, BUT... We'll tell you if you go too far. So have fun  :)

Title: Re: "...you say goodbye, I say hello..."
Post by: Barceleroth on April 09, 2007, 12:17:41 AM

thnx.  Will do.

Title: Re: "...you say goodbye, I say hello..."
Post by: Solnath on April 09, 2007, 12:19:02 AM

Yeah, you better. Anyone remember what we did to the last guy who wasn't having fun? Eh?

Title: Re: "...you say goodbye, I say hello..."
Post by: Barceleroth on April 09, 2007, 12:54:32 AM

Oooo, thanks for the warning, Sol.  ;D 

I checked out the role playing area...  I just wanted to double-check that nobody's going to jump on my back if I just jump in on the middle of one?

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Post by: Saletsia on April 09, 2007, 01:05:21 AM

hello and welcome!          :drunks:

Title: Re: "...you say goodbye, I say hello..."
Post by: Algerianbania on April 09, 2007, 01:43:08 AM

I consider myself a classic rock nut. Didn't think there where many of us out there.

Title: Re: "...you say goodbye, I say hello..."
Post by: Saletsia on April 09, 2007, 01:57:21 AM

Start RPin!!!     :fight:  :drunks:  O:-)

Title: Re: "...you say goodbye, I say hello..."
Post by: Gulliver on April 09, 2007, 07:12:43 AM

As Minister of the Community, I would like to welcome you warm-heartedly to Taijitu Barceleroth :)

You might be interested in some of the following...

The How To Section (http://forum.taijitu.org/index.php/board,7.0.html): Consulting some of the posted stickies here might provide you with an answer for some of your questions, and ought to help you off to a good start.

Office of the Minister of the Community (http://forum.taijitu.org/index.php?board=54.0) If you are at any time lost, have any questions, or need help, have a complaint this is the place to go. I will be more than happy to assist you in whatever way I can.

Games (http://forum.taijitu.org/index.php?board=12.0): An urge to spam? Just need something to do while you wile away the minutes? Then the game thread is the place for you. Especially useful for building up your post count.

Office of the Minister of Internal Affairs (http://forum.taijitu.org/index.php?board=13.0): This is where you want to go if you wish to obtain a Taijitu citizenship. Very simple to obtain, and very much something that you want to obtain if you wish to pursue and ever more in depth approach to Taijitu. In particular, it opens the way to Taijitu’s political realm, and affords you certain rights and privelages.

The Senate (http://forum.taijitu.org/index.php?board=55.0): The heart of Taijitu politics and legislation, it is open to any that have met some rather simple requirements. If you have held citizenship for fifteen days, you can apply for membership in the Senate.

And one of my personal favorites to finish...

Roleplay (http://forum.taijitu.org/index.php?board=8.0): Perhaps one of the best I know of in NS, it’s worth checking out if you are so inclined. And don’t forget that wonderful map (http://forum.taijitu.org/index.php?board=11.0) which Oz has blessed us with. Just remember: you need to have 30 posts, provide a link to your nation, and give coordinates.

I hope that’s enough to get you on your feet and started, but if there is any questions you have, any help you need, don’t hesitate to ask. I am more than willing to help :D

Title: Re: "...you say goodbye, I say hello..."
Post by: kor on April 09, 2007, 11:28:57 AM

Hello and Welcome to Taijitu!!

Title: Re: "...you say goodbye, I say hello..."
Post by: Allama on April 09, 2007, 11:42:32 AM

Why hello!  It looks like all the classic rock lovers are joining in the same week.  The Beatles are absolutely fantastic.  What's your favorite album?  I can't stop listening to Revolver, personally.  How do you like slightly more "recent" classic rock, like Led Zeppelin?

Also, Greco-Roman history is very interesting.  I especially like the mythology (typical girl), but the real political/social history fascinates me as well.  Any aspects you pursue specifically, or do you find it an intriguing period in general?

Title: Re: "...you say goodbye, I say hello..."
Post by: Solnath on April 09, 2007, 11:55:44 AM

Quote from: Barceleroth on April 09, 2007, 12:54:32 AM

I checked out the role playing area...  I just wanted to double-check that nobody's going to jump on my back if I just jump in on the middle of one?

Well, if you're going to jump in the middle of an already existing thread, people are most likely not going to like it if you don't ask for their permission to join their storyline. But if you're going to just start a new one, feel free to.

Title: Re: "...you say goodbye, I say hello..."
Post by: Barceleroth on April 10, 2007, 05:29:36 AM

Thanks, Sol, that's exactly what I wanted to know. 

And Allama, great minds think alike.  ;)   Revolver is definitely one of my favorites, of course along with Sergeant Pepper and the White Album.  They're all classic.  I love Zeppelin, AC/DC, Skynyrd, Clapton, all the legends.  About Greco-Roman history, I read all I can get my hands on about the period in general.  I'd say I most enjoy the aspects of Roman politics and Greek warfare.  And mythology always makes for great reading. 

And thanks for the welcome, everybody.  Believe me, I've seen some forums that have more cliques than a high school.  Taijitu is really refreshing, and I'm glad to be here. 

Title: Re: "...you say goodbye, I say hello..."
Post by: PoD Gunner on April 11, 2007, 07:47:05 AM

Welcome Spence, heh, great to see some still listen to music  and read more then price-tags ;D hope you'll enjoy Taj. See you around.