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Grimm · Feb 03, 2007, 09:04 PM // 21:04

IMO, there is a difference between a "noob" and a "newbie".

Newbies are new at the game and are willing to learn and get better. Everyone is a newbie at some point.

Noobs may be new, but they think they're experts and are not willing to learn from others. They're rude and usually insult people who don't recognize their percieved "leetness". Some people can be noobs even after playing a game for a while. It's more a state of mind than a a level of experience.

If you read the TTN site, I think you'll find that most are the latter, and I have no problem making fun of the later.

Vindexus · Feb 03, 2007, 11:51 PM // 23:51

The site is not meant to insult noobs and degrade them; think of it more as friendly jibing amongst comrades. If you don't take it too seriously (some of you are) then it's just some good laughs and some awesome Ajax programming (go me).

Also, I've helped plenty of people in Guild Wars, I like to think I've earned being able to make fun of some of them :P.

Arkantos · Feb 04, 2007, 12:11 AM // 00:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by Guild Wiki

A player that's new will say "I'm a newbie" to imply he/she is new at the game or the area they are in. A veteran might say: "Ok, any newbies here?" to mean, any players who have never before done the task the party is about to do. newb
Ignorant, unaware or clueless:
A player who carelessly aggros a group when the party was not ready or walks into a set of traps and kills himself would cause messages of "Are you a noob?!!!" from other party members. noob
Obnoxious, uncooperative or does not listen:
Many new players try to cover up their ignorance (because of the little tolerance shown to ignorance as seen above) by pretending to know what they are doing and taking brash actions while refusing to heed advice/warnings from veterans. When such players bring about harm to the party they will often stir such responses as "You're a @#%#ing noob!!"
noob

It is important to remember that there is a difference between newbie and "n00b" because everyone at one point was a newbie, but not necessarily a n00b

Learn the difference people.

Vindexus · Feb 11, 2007, 01:31 AM // 01:31

I've changed the rules. After Feb 23rd, any TTNs submitted will not be apart of the contest. The winner will be decided a week later on March 2nd.

www.talkingtonoobs.com/contest.php

Bowman Artemis · Feb 11, 2007, 04:31 AM // 04:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by -Loki-

Vin said it best on TGH - Noobs will get 2 things from me. Help or flames. It just depends on their attitude.

I beg do differ. Noobs will always get ridicule and abuse from me. Newbs on the other hand will get hints, tips and help with the game.

Here's a fun way of showing the difference!

Rodhin Kinning · Feb 11, 2007, 06:13 PM // 18:13

Hmm thanks for the clearification but to be honest this is the first time I've seen anyone say there is a difference between the two so I'm sorry if I missunderstood the content of this contest.