What ENWorld means to me (you).
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KB9JMQ
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Well I started coming for the 3E Rumors and found I couldn't leave.
I am mostly a lurker so others here don't know as much about me as I know about them
I feel this place is not only family but family all gathered outside on the front porch. You can stop by, have a drink, talk all day or not say a word and both your family and your own day is better for it.
I would be at a loss without. I am here at least 7 hours a day reading this and that and learning about my favorite hobby.
I am mostly a lurker so others here don't know as much about me as I know about them
I feel this place is not only family but family all gathered outside on the front porch. You can stop by, have a drink, talk all day or not say a word and both your family and your own day is better for it.
I would be at a loss without. I am here at least 7 hours a day reading this and that and learning about my favorite hobby.
Squirrel Nutkin
Explorer
Did I ever tell Morrus he's my hero? He's everything, everything I wish I could be. Oh, and I, I could fly higher than an eagle, for he is the wind beneath my wings... 'cause he is the wind beneath my wings.
*sniffle*
*sniffle*
Tarrasque Wrangler
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This is going to sound really weird, but one of the proudest moments for me in the last year or so was when I bought a Community Supporter account. I did it because I felt like this community was what I'd been looking for ever since I first logged on to the web seven or eight years ago. It was filled to the brim with gamers - the only people worth knowing 
. The light touch of the moderators allowed discussions to grow organically and I never felt locked in to having to talk about attacks of opportunity and 5' steps the way I did at the WotC boards. Still, sometimes I felt like the guy who buys vanity plates for his car, like somehow I was showing off my account for the world, when all it meant was that I've got a lot more discretionary income than many of you (I'm Chaotic Neutral. I work in a bank. Do the math).
But what made me realize how important this place is was a few months ago when a young poster by the handle of Tidus4444 discussed in an OT thread about his decision to come out of the closet. I may not be gay or a teenager, but I couldn't help but feel a pang of sympathy and respect for the young man, and I told him so. I wanted him to feel as at home here as I did. I was overwhelmed by the level of support he received here, from people he had never met in real life.
Since then I've come to the realization that what makes ENWorld a special place isn't the news bites or the ease of use or the instant rules explanations; it's the people who populate it. You are all amazing people who have helped enrich my life and many others', I'm sure. And I would pay any amount of money to ensure that it survives even one day more.
. The light touch of the moderators allowed discussions to grow organically and I never felt locked in to having to talk about attacks of opportunity and 5' steps the way I did at the WotC boards. Still, sometimes I felt like the guy who buys vanity plates for his car, like somehow I was showing off my account for the world, when all it meant was that I've got a lot more discretionary income than many of you (I'm Chaotic Neutral. I work in a bank. Do the math).But what made me realize how important this place is was a few months ago when a young poster by the handle of Tidus4444 discussed in an OT thread about his decision to come out of the closet. I may not be gay or a teenager, but I couldn't help but feel a pang of sympathy and respect for the young man, and I told him so. I wanted him to feel as at home here as I did. I was overwhelmed by the level of support he received here, from people he had never met in real life.
Since then I've come to the realization that what makes ENWorld a special place isn't the news bites or the ease of use or the instant rules explanations; it's the people who populate it. You are all amazing people who have helped enrich my life and many others', I'm sure. And I would pay any amount of money to ensure that it survives even one day more.
William Ronald
Explorer
EN World is a place where people come to discuss gaming, and much more. It is a place where intelligent people with passionate opinions can debate and, for the most part, treat one another with respect. It is a place large enough to encompass gamers of many different styles and philosophies. We have people who are masters of rules and strategies; we have excellent roleplayers; we have people with wild imaginations who tell great stories. The games discussed range from grim and gritty low-level affairs to high fantasy epics with the fate of worlds at stake. All of the people who post here help to make EN World my online home. I have fun here and often have serious discussions with people on a variety of topics.
We often debate issues hotly, but the moderators try to make sure that we respect each other despite our disagreements. As such, this is a place where I feel comfortable posting my opinions. I believe that we need to treat each other with respect in this life. Here at EN World, there is an effort to make everyone feel comfortable and at home.
When our members have good news, we celebrate with them. In times of tragedy, we console and counsel each other. In a sense, we are a community. We are not a community based so much on physical location, but by common interests. EN World is a place where some of our members can come to us with real life issues, and seek the advice of those they respect. I think the respectful tone and friendliness of most posters is a marked contrast to some other places on the web. For the most part, I think we try to remember that the people we respond to are just as unique and valuable as yourself. At EN World, most of us try to see the value in others and their opinions. I think this has made the site a far richer place than it would be otherwise.
Has EN World undergone changes as it has grown? Yes. There are many posters whom I do not know. However, I try to treat them like any other board member. I think everyone has something of value to contribute. Sometimes, I find that by looking past my preconceived notions about a topic I can learn a great deal from others. Also, the amount of knowledge on various topics is quite impressive. We have literally had discussions on everything from the works of Joseph Campbell and its influence on gaming and fiction to discussions of the armies of the Ancient World.
Additionally, I have made several friends online at EN World. Without EN World, I would likely have never met many of them. The people I have meet on EN World have enriched my life and giving me new understanding about a hobby that I have enjoyed for over 20 years. I have come to understand more outside of my own gaming group, and see through the eyes of others. I think everyone at EN World has something to contribute, which is something, we should remember when we post. If someone has a different style of play or rules interpreptations than you, it does not necessarily mean that the other person is wrong or somehow inferior to yourself. I think we have a lot to learn from each other -- in gaming as well as life.
EN World has lasted so long only because of a combined effort by administrators, moderators, and posters. Last year, I was at Gen Con and organized a list of people for the EN World gathering. It was a pleasure to finally meet some of the people I have talked with online. A community is more than just the sum of its members. It has its own dynamics, and a unique feel. I would like to thank everyone who has made EN World a fun place to learn about gaming, debate with each other, and learn more about each other. So, I will look forward to seeing all of you on the boards.
We often debate issues hotly, but the moderators try to make sure that we respect each other despite our disagreements. As such, this is a place where I feel comfortable posting my opinions. I believe that we need to treat each other with respect in this life. Here at EN World, there is an effort to make everyone feel comfortable and at home.
When our members have good news, we celebrate with them. In times of tragedy, we console and counsel each other. In a sense, we are a community. We are not a community based so much on physical location, but by common interests. EN World is a place where some of our members can come to us with real life issues, and seek the advice of those they respect. I think the respectful tone and friendliness of most posters is a marked contrast to some other places on the web. For the most part, I think we try to remember that the people we respond to are just as unique and valuable as yourself. At EN World, most of us try to see the value in others and their opinions. I think this has made the site a far richer place than it would be otherwise.
Has EN World undergone changes as it has grown? Yes. There are many posters whom I do not know. However, I try to treat them like any other board member. I think everyone has something of value to contribute. Sometimes, I find that by looking past my preconceived notions about a topic I can learn a great deal from others. Also, the amount of knowledge on various topics is quite impressive. We have literally had discussions on everything from the works of Joseph Campbell and its influence on gaming and fiction to discussions of the armies of the Ancient World.
Additionally, I have made several friends online at EN World. Without EN World, I would likely have never met many of them. The people I have meet on EN World have enriched my life and giving me new understanding about a hobby that I have enjoyed for over 20 years. I have come to understand more outside of my own gaming group, and see through the eyes of others. I think everyone at EN World has something to contribute, which is something, we should remember when we post. If someone has a different style of play or rules interpreptations than you, it does not necessarily mean that the other person is wrong or somehow inferior to yourself. I think we have a lot to learn from each other -- in gaming as well as life.
EN World has lasted so long only because of a combined effort by administrators, moderators, and posters. Last year, I was at Gen Con and organized a list of people for the EN World gathering. It was a pleasure to finally meet some of the people I have talked with online. A community is more than just the sum of its members. It has its own dynamics, and a unique feel. I would like to thank everyone who has made EN World a fun place to learn about gaming, debate with each other, and learn more about each other. So, I will look forward to seeing all of you on the boards.
Djeta Thernadier
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BardStephenFox said:Right there with you Djeta!
(One of the first things I noticed about you is your sig. Weird Al is great!)
Weird Al is the man. To be brutally honest, Weird Al is the only "celebrity" I have ever had a crush on. So in high school when all my friends were fawning over the New Kids on the Block , I was like, Weird Al is my idol. I guess I'm just weird.
Robbert Raets
Explorer
To me, ENWorld is a second home. It may sound cliche, but it's one of the few places I feel I can be myself.
I enjoy the jokes, the puns and the parodies. I love verbally sparring with CMG Mark or Baerandur. I love the antics of every Clay/Pkitty duel.
I don't think I'll ever leave ENWorld for anything.
I enjoy the jokes, the puns and the parodies. I love verbally sparring with CMG Mark or Baerandur. I love the antics of every Clay/Pkitty duel.
I don't think I'll ever leave ENWorld for anything.
BSF
Explorer
Djeta Thernadier said:Weird Al is the man. To be brutally honest, Weird Al is the only "celebrity" I have ever had a crush on. So in high school when all my friends were fawning over the New Kids on the Block , I was like, Weird Al is my idol. I guess I'm just weird.
*laugh* My wife and I have gone to his last two concerts. I only started being a fan with Weird Al - In 3-D. Which was way back when. Though, I can't say that I ever had a crush on him, I would love to meet him. But hey, I wouldn't call you weird.
Oh wait, this thread is for what EN World means! I guess I better end the hijack..
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