The Newbie Party

[Loony BoB]

The Newbie Party

The real reason behind making this party thread late is because I thought that there would be better options for parties and that I would be able to give the Newbie Party's backing towards one of them, and also because I have had a lot to do lately. However I find it fitting that The Newbie Party is created later than even the party of Super Delete, as newbies are commonly those who have joined at a later time than others.

Last year The Newbie Party went under the guise of the #eoff party and still won. However this year, #eoff is already a dominant force in Eyes on Final Fantasy and I see no reason to further such a cause - although I still do personally endorse #eoff as a vital part of Eyes on Final Fantasy's community. But this year, it is not a time for the #eoff party. This year, I would like to go back to the roots of the Newbie Party, which is concentrating on the members of Eyes on Final Fantasy.

Two years ago, I started a thread stating the following:

We need a party that will put forth the real life source of these forums - the newbies, the unrecognised, the underrated, the underestimated and all their fans (the not-so-newbies).
This year, I return to that statement and will do everything I can to give the less recognised members of Eyes on Final Fantasy a chance to make a stand. This year, I have no gimmick, like so many other parties out there right now. I am not listing off a bunch of fads or trends, I am not mocking celebrities or other political powers, I am not riding on the most obscure random object I could think up nor am I trying to appeal to any other specific niche. I am appealing to Eyes on Final Fantasy's community environment and hoping that newbies can enjoy this place as much as I did when I first joined, and I am hoping that oldbies can do everything they can to encourage just that.

Two years ago, the Newbie Party won the elections. Last year, the #eoff party, which included the Newbie Party (as well as the Goomba Party and various #eoffers) won the elections. I ran both times and I did it for the Newbies, and the Newbies did it for themselves, too. I am immensely proud of those who joined for the greater good of EoFF and I wholeheartedly encourage people to continue to do so.

Naturally, while newbies are a great part of EoFF, oldbies will not be discluded from this group and I respect that it is always handy to have a mixture of people, so I encourage anyone who enjoys having equal rights around these forums to join this party. I hope that while oldbies are doing what they can for the newbies that the newbies will be grateful to those members who have laid out the platform for them, for these members are joining this party for the newbies. Respect, as always, should be mutual.

Newbies. The life-blood of Eyes on Final Fantasy's community. Respect them, encourage them, help them make EoFF's future a better place. For we all were a newbie at one point, and even some of us who have been around for many years still feel that newbie joy in our hearts.

Party Members
1. Loony BoB
2. kyuzo
3. K-chan
4. Chibi Youkai
5. Ashi
6. Mimiru
7. thedrummer488
8. enano

[Boosk]

aw, thats really nice :love:
I would join but you're not fluffy and pink and boris would most like eat my brain...

But I like the Newbie Party!
*throws sparkles*

Kagga:love:

[Captain Maxx Power]

By not having a gimmick you have a gimmick. Well, rather you win than Psy.

[Chris]

:eep:

[Loony BoB]

:eep:
...Huh? :confused:

[Chris]

Party Members:
1. Loony BoB
:eep:

[Lindy]

I think it's time to reveal it at last; I hate the word newbie.

Goddamned internet speak.

EDIT : Oh yeah.

Moi : *scathing comment*
LB : *cheerful reply*
Moi : *vicious attack*
LB : *threat of banning*
Moi : *lack of posting*

There, sorted, my work in this thread is done.

[Loony BoB]

I think the word "newbie" is great. It's like "rookie" in a major sport. It's your time to shine, when you're the underdog and you have every opportunity to make a fresh start and really get the full feeling of EoFF. I think, however, the word "n00b" and other such variants aren't so great. They suggest more to the "can't type" category than the "new member" category, and I don't like that, as a lot of newbies can type better than some of our longest standing veterans. This is why I think people should be judged not by the date of their registration, but by the content of their posts.

Chris: I still don't really get it. Why would I not be the first member of the party that I've been in for the past two years? :confused: I'm a firm supporter of newbies, always have been and always will be. :)

[Chris]

Yeah, I see no reason to hate newbies or even the word, newbies. At one time, we were all newbies! (Did that sentence make any sense?). :(

[Lindy]

I think the word "newbie" is great. It's like "rookie" in a major sport. It's your time to shine, when you're the underdog and you have every opportunity to make a fresh start and really get the full feeling of EoFF. I think, however, the word "n00b" and other such variants aren't so great. They suggest more to the "can't type" category than the "new member" category, and I don't like that, as a lot of newbies can type better than some of our longest standing veterans. This is why I think people should be judged not by the date of their registration, but by the content of their posts.
Except that most of the internet is powered by elitist morons who call anyone new a "n00b", which is what has led to me hating the roots of the tree which has sprung from that word.

And I really don't care about when someone joined either, your point is very good, I wish to subscribe to your <s>pornographic</s> newsletter.

But not the party, obviously, duh.

[Psychotic]

Well, rather you win than Psy.Yeah, I hope you die painfully.

You only waited 3 days, BoB?

[Loony BoB]

I was going to wait longer but when the member with the word 'Del' in their name with more posts than any other member with the word 'Del' in their name starts their party, you know you've waited long enough.

That, and I actually had the time to sort something out during a short lull in phonecalls and emails at work this morning. The only real point to me waiting was to have most participating members already joined up to other parties, anyway, and that goal was effectively achieved on day one anyhow.

[Dignified Pauper]

The Newbie Party


This year, I return to that statement and will do everything I can to give the less recognised members of Eyes on Final Fantasy a chance to make a stand. This year, I have no gimmick, like so many other parties out there right now. I am not listing off a bunch of fads or trends, I am not mocking celebrities or other political powers, I am not riding on the most obscure random object I could think up nor am I trying to appeal to any other specific niche. I am appealing to Eyes on Final Fantasy's community environment and hoping that newbies can enjoy this place as much as I did when I first joined, and I am hoping that oldbies can do everything they can to encourage just that.

Party Members
1. Loony BoB

That paragraph states why this party will lose. Hey BoB, want to join the Fat Chocobo party?!

[Loony BoB]

I have no intention of joining any party but The Newbie Party, as it is what I firmly believe in, and even if I only get one vote, then that vote will be better than none.

[Dignified Pauper]

But you don't have enough candidates to run for all the positions, so you might as well join the Fat Chocobo party. Be part of the winning team. Besides, a vote fur us is a vote against Psychotic. And, after he screwed you over in last years election when you two slept together in a secret alliance, how could you not want to vote against Psy?

[Psychotic]

A vote for every party that isn't TUTU is a vote against Psychotic.

[Dignified Pauper]

but specifically, Fat Chocobo.

[Shaun]

The word 'newbie' has been twisted. To be a newbie on the Internet is no longer a good thing at all - you're usually treated like crap and you're underrated - seriously. That's why this party isn't taking off. =P

[Loony BoB]

Shaun: This party has won twice. The reason this party isn't "taking off" is because I delayed three days intentionally. I knew this would happen - although I was happily surprised to see some people putting off joining other parties so they could rejoin the Newbie Party, which is the only party to have been around every year.

Marick: Psy never screwed me over. Hell, I won.

Also, if I was desperate to win this thing then I would have started my party the hour the elections began. I had advance warning, after all. Either that, or I would have allied with Psy, because God knows if we were on the same team then all you other guys would get taken to the cleaners. Lucky for everyone, I don't think that will be happening anytime soon. :)

[Psychotic]

Either that, or I would have allied with Psy, because God knows if we were on the same team then all you other guys would get taken to the cleaners. Lucky for everyone, I don't think that will be happening anytime soon. :)Imagine if we'd teamed up with Del, too.

[Loony BoB]

Imagining teaming up with just you was kind of weird to think about. The three of us? That's just... that's just scarey.

[boris no no]

*spreads sparkles*

you are a funny one BooB

[Drift]

No0B 0wns jo0!!! i'm in BoB ^_^

[Captain Maxx Power]

Yeah, I hope you die painfully.

I love you too Psy. :love:

[Lost Number]

Everyone loves Psy.

[Psychotic]

Except my mother. :(

EDIT: Wait, she does too. Never mind!

[Loony BoB]

As my first member, DC, you shall be our party's official chat representative, given that I've not been heavily active in there lately. :)

[Miriel]

I like newbies. I like cuddling them in FFXI and I especially like EoFF players who become FFXI newbies. Awww, so cute!

But, yeah. Goodluck with the party BoB. I would join, but ya know. I'm loyal to my party and my man. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/hannahgoesrawr/EoFF/_upupandaway__by_Narfmaster.gif

But you don't have enough candidates to run for all the positions, so you might as well join the Fat Chocobo party. Be part of the winning team. Besides, a vote fur us is a vote against Psychotic. And, after he screwed you over in last years election when you two slept together in a secret alliance, how could you not want to vote against Psy?
Good lord, man. You're worse than P. Diddy with his whole, over the top, constantly nagging, vote-or-die campaign. BoB is not going to join your party. Move on.

[Raistlin]

Newbies? What are those? *pokes the strange "newbies"*

[Cz]

Also, if I was desperate to win this thing then I would have started my party the hour the elections began. I had advance warning, after all. Either that, or I would have allied with Psy, because God knows if we were on the same team then all you other guys would get taken to the cleaners. Lucky for everyone, I don't think that will be happening anytime soon. I propose that the next election be BoB and Psy vs. the world. Now that's a battle!

[Yamaneko]

This is the least elitist of all the parties. Eh...

But I cannot deny I was in the newbie party a few years ago.

[-N-]

I suppose I should post in this thread. Good luck, BoB; sorry I can't join you. :)

On a more shameless self-advertising note - I have supported and placed several newbie members in Fat Chocobo positions, including the title battleground of General Chat. The Newbie Party has little more to do with giving newbies opportunities other than its namesake. So come check us out instead. (http://forums.eyesonff.com/showthread.php?t=78930) *points to sig too, hell yeah :p*

[Raistlin]

This is the least elitist of all the parties. Eh...

But I cannot deny I was in the newbie party a few years ago.
Unne Avatar Party, Yams! Get out your Unne avatar with the Bible.

[K-chan]

1. Loony BoB
2. kyuzo

Aww... this makes me sad. Only 2 members? Must join, people! : D C'mon, support the newbies and stuff!

[Alive-Cat]

This is by far the second best party. They are honest, hard working, loving people. Just like us! But smaller...Much, much smaller...:cry:

[Loony BoB]

I certainly hope that people are not joining a party because it happened to come up on the first day, and are instead choosing the party that best suits their views on EoFF.

But I won't fool myself with mixing hope and reality. :)

[Psychotic]

Instead you'll fool yourself with excuses that it's because you didn't set up shop straight away, rather than because you're using the same old tired idea? :)

[Loony BoB]

"Same old tired idea" didn't work the first three times. Seemed to only improve!

[Psychotic]

Yeah, this is a pretty nice improvement you got goin' on here. Hoo boy. Yep. This sure is the improved life!

[Loony BoB]

You're just jealous because I put you in second place two years running. I hope you do better now that I have not started on day one, Psy! Seems you have even more competition now, though. =/ Golly!

[Psychotic]

Hey, congralutations, you beat a semi-well known member in a leadership contest due to your popularity, and you hid behind the feature of #eoff, which was totally your invention, a year later. Must have taken real skill and effort to win. However did you do it?

[Chibi Youkai]

Sign me up. Finally! We'll win again.

[Doomie]

Yeah, but we have Captain Awesome on our team. (Rusty)

[Chibi Youkai]

And that makes the difference how?

[Loony BoB]

Hey, congralutations, you beat a semi-well known member in a leadership contest due to your popularity, and you hid behind the feature of #eoff, which was totally your invention, a year later. Must have taken real skill and effort to win. However did you do it?
It's okay, Psy. Let it all out. *pat* :(

[fire_of_avalon]

I thought I'd always be a member of this party, but the winds of change have called me elsewhere. I'll be watching you guys. ;_;

[Psychotic]

Thanks man. If ever you want to do the same, please don't. Even EoEO couldn't handle that level of whinery.

And you accuse me of having a God Complex. :rolleyes2

[Loony BoB]

I would just like to take this moment to publically thank Chibi Youkai for rejoining the Newbie Party for the third year running by offering her the position as deputy leader of the Newbie Party as reward for her consistently fair oldbie/newbie relations over the past years. I think that now more than ever it is her time to shine. She does Eyes on Final Fantasy proud.

[themagicroundabout]

Good luck with this, BoB :spin:

[Loony BoB]

Good luck with this, BoB :spin:
Thanks, Mister. :up: I'd also like to thank those others who have wished our party well. :)

[Lost Number]

You will need it.
For you are up against the PRM party
*realizes this party has won loads before*
Ahhh.

[Doomie]

My post was obviously deleted. It wouldn't have been the same without a newbie party anyway. The victory would have seemed slightly empty.

[Loony BoB]

The elections as a whole seemed empty without the Newbie Party. It just felt like something was wrong. I gave considerable thought to giving The Newbie Party's endorsement to one of the various other parties, but I just didn't really feel the right mood in any of them. =/

EDIT: And yeah, your other post had nothing to do with this thread at all, I actually thought you had just posted in the wrong thread or something.

[Doomie]

I actually already mentioned that this year's elections was crappier than last years because it felt weird. NOW I know why.

[Chibi Youkai]

Thanks, BoB!
Things definately wouldn't be the same without the newbie party, that's for sure. Good luck to everybody.

[Spiffing Cheese]

Good luck, BoB!

This party makes me happy inside.

You're going down! :choc2:

[Raistlin]

The elections as a whole seemed empty without the Newbie Party. It just felt like something was wrong. I gave considerable thought to giving The Newbie Party's endorsement to one of the various other parties, but I just didn't really feel the right mood in any of them. =/
UAP! >=o

[Loony BoB]

I don't know why I'd give the UAP the Newbie Party endorsement at all. It's nothing to do with newbies and everything to do with one specific oldbie. :p

[Lost Number]

What about the PRM party.
We have newbies!

[Raistlin]

I don't know why I'd give the UAP the Newbie Party endorsement at all. It's nothing to do with newbies and everything to do with one specific oldbie. :p
But everybody loves Dr Unne, newbie and oldbie alike! Just like RSL! :love:

[Loony BoB]

What about the PRM party.
We have newbies!
I gave most consideration to yourselves, actually. :)

[Ashi]

Am I allowed to join? :D

[Shaun]

Sorry for the slight misunderstanding, BoB. But may I ask why most of the current members have been registered for at least a year? Doesn't that take the point out of it being the 'Newbie Party'?

[Loony BoB]

Most of the members waited specifically for this party to begin. Most newbies would, sadly, have not been aware of such a party, or would have been coaxed into joining another party at an earlier time. I think this might be the only party that doesn't have people actively recruiting. I'm just happy it's here.

And of course, Ashi. =]

[Madonna]

The elections as a whole seemed empty without the Newbie Party. It just felt like something was wrong.You know that was just because you hadn't started your own party, as you have traditionally have done.

I do wish you luck in the recruitment of your party, but I fear you'll experience the same slow turnout that the Unne Avatar Party is suffering.

There is always a spot for a good man on our team, BoB, so that we can make EoFF a better place. Just in case things do not work out as wonderfully as they should.

[Loony BoB]

As I've said, I won't change teams. I'll always be a member of the Newbie Party. :) I won't be joining another party, although I'll obviously have my pecking order should this glorious party not make the voting stage of the elections.

I've actually not made a party on at least two occasions, joining The Rulers (run by edczxcvbnm) and the Reformed Newbie Party (run by Nait) on prior occasions.

[Psychotic]

I think this might be the only party that doesn't have people actively recruiting. Hey, that's my line.

[Lawr]

I have no intention of joining any party but The Newbie Party, as it is what I firmly believe in, and even if I only get one vote, then that vote will be better than none.

You know that only works in the movies...

[Loony BoB]

What can I say? I stick to what I believe in, follow my heart. It's never done me too bad in the long run. And I really like newbie-appreciation. <3

[-N-]

Don't get me wrong, Loony BoB is an inspiration etc etc, but seriously, this thread is soppier than an emo poem. :p Feels like I'm attending a sermon each time.

Good luck again etc etc etc. :)

- Neel

[cloud_doll]

okay, what is it with all these party things?

[vampirepiggyhunter7]

*enters, throws up, then leaves*

[Chibi Youkai]

okay, what is it with all these party things?

It's an annual thing we do, in a nutshell it's a bunch of competitions for the fun of it. Each section has it's own prompts, and then we vote on who we like the best.

[Del Murder]

If you found 18 actual newbies to join your party I would be impressed.

There will always be a special place in my heart for the Newbs.

[Yamaneko]

I don't officially recognize anyone who registered after 2002.

[Samuraid]

If only this party had started slightly earlier, I would have joined it.

[Raistlin]

I don't officially recognize anyone who registered after 2002.

[Rase]

Well, I wish you the best of luck BoB. Not too much luck, mind you, just enough to come in second to us. :p

[Loony BoB]

If only this party had started slightly earlier, I would have joined it.
It's not too late to change party if you believe there is a better one. This is why you should never join early unless you're able to change later on should a party that better suits your ideals comes along. *nod*

Delete, I would be impressed if we got 18 newbies too. I think it might be that we're too relaxed about everything this year. :p I know I am. I'm just here to represent, I don't expect victory.

[Drift]

represent!

[Samuraid]

It's not too late to change party if you believe there is a better one. This is why you should never join early unless you're able to change later on should a party that better suits your ideals comes along. *nod*

Delete, I would be impressed if we got 18 newbies too. I think it might be that we're too relaxed about everything this year. :p I know I am. I'm just here to represent, I don't expect victory.
At this point, I've already committed to a forum for the FC's. But I'll always identify with the newbie party as it remains one of the greatest parties ever. :)

[Chibi Youkai]

Too bad. Hopefully, at least we'll get some more members this year.

[K-chan]

If not, we'll go around to other parties and try to convince them to switch. : D You know... or not.

[Lawr]

I don't officially recognize anyone who registered after 2002.

I could have joined in 2001, if I had seen that register button
four years back...

[Chibi Youkai]

when are we going to start choosing categories?

[Loony BoB]

Oh yeah. Uhm... now, I guess. :p

[KentaRawr!]

I am definitely quitting the Fat Chocobo's to join this party. :D

Edit: Actually, I think I will stay as a fat chocobo. I mean, c'mon. I'm no newbie! I'm, dare I say it, a veteran!

[Chibi Youkai]

I'm no newbie.

And I want Kingdom Hearts if it's not taken then. :p

[Mimiru]

How do I join?

[Loony BoB]

Just post in the thread stating that you would like to join, and you're in. :)

[Mimiru]

kk, I'd love to join, then!

[Loony BoB]

And just like that, you're in. :D

[Chibi Youkai]

are we going to have an official sig or anything?

[Loony BoB]

If we can get 12 more members by Sunday then we'll have enough party members to actually need a sig. =x Unfortunately, I just don't have the time this year to take a very active role in this party. =/ I just couldn't not have it around... even if it won't make the cut. :( But if you're able to take control of anything, Chibs, you do anything you feel like doing. I give you all the authority on it that you could need. :)

[Chibi Youkai]

lol, okay. Sounds good to me.

[Loony BoB]

Whoop, you're too fast for me. I edited that post. :)

[Chibi Youkai]

I'll take control of anything you need me to.

[Trumpet Thief]

chaos: I have limited time to talk right now, but hell, I wanna join the Newbies!

Trowa: Give us any position you have. *sits and stares and sits and stares*

Rubedo: And it's good to see you again, Loony Bob!

[Loony BoB]

:up: Cheers, mate. :)

[Trumpet Thief]

chaos: Damn. Sorry Bob, but we already joined the JLI.

Rubedo: The thing was, we thought that was something completely different from the Elections. :)

[Miriel]

Maybe someone with multiple personalities can get away with joining more than one party.

[Trumpet Thief]

chaos: I sure hope. An admin will have to see about that, though.

[RSL]

That's up to Election Booth. I doubt it though.

[Chibi Youkai]

Ack, we still need more people...

[thedrummer488]

ill join

[Chibi Youkai]

Finally.

[Lawr]

Wow. Well I'll be a...
Flame grilled patty with a melted cheese hat
and two onions, one slice of lettuce, a tomato
with flaky strips of bacons gently rested on top,
and all under a sesame seed bun.

I no longer look at forums as forums, now I look
at them as movies! (or the Terminator)

[Awrini]

Sign me up BoB. Glad to be back.

[Loony BoB]

Unforutnately the due date for applications passed before we could get enough members so it looks like we're down and out of this round. But I wouldn't have chosen a different party regardless.

[Awrini]

Oh dear, an election without the Newbie Party. Things really have changed.

[Loony BoB]

Yeah, that's why I started it up, because nobody else would. The elections did have a Newbie Party, it just didn't reach the next stage of the elections. :)

[Psychotic]

Does this mean that I beat BoB by default? :D

Yeah, it's a pretty hollow victory, but I'm not picky. :p

With so many parties not making it this year, I wonder what differences there will be to the rules of next year's elections.

[Loony BoB]

I don't think I'll be repeating this experiment next year. :p Depends on how busy I am, I guess.

I've PM'ed Boothy with a couple of suggestions for the next elections, although some of them might not be workable.

[Awrini]

Well, that can't be good.

[Chibi Youkai]

That sucks. Oh well, we tried. Maybe I'll try to get it going next year if you can't.