Greetings!, lurker turned new member

Hello, MFGGers!

I found this site fairly recently, and was fascinated by the things on it - all kinds of great games, sprites, and other resources. After downloading and playing a number of the games, I realized that something I would really want to do is make a Mario game myself. And what better way to do that than to join a site with all kinds of people who can help me?

I've already begun - just begun, mind you - to make a Mario platforming game in the style of the original games, and plan to go through with the project until it's finished (though it could well take many months). I plan to work mostly on my own, aside from using a lot of the great resources here (and of course giving full credit where it is due).

I've been lurking around these message boards for a while now, before deciding to join them. They seem like a good place for me to hang out when I want to talk about gaming and other things. I've been a member on other VG-related boards before, but was generally unpopular, due in part to my own behavior (don't worry, I think I've matured since then). MFGG provides me with an opportunity to start over again, and hopefully become a respected member of the community.


Curious to know more about me? My name is Donald Grant Herring, Jr. (I go by Grant); I'm 20 years old, white, and male; and I live in the USA (Indiana, to be more precise). I enjoy playing video games, using the Internet, making games, reading, drawing, working on stuff for my friend's site, and occasionally engaging in political debates (generally on the conservative side ). Some of my favorite video game series are Mario (especially the platforming games), Wario, Kirby, Donkey Kong, and Sonic.

If anyone wants to talk to me, they can contact me on AIM (see my member profile). I will probably visit the MFGG chatroom from time to time as well.



P.S. I hope this post isn't too long and boring for you to read. If it is, just pretend it says "Hi, I'm new!" and I'd imagine it's all good.

This post has been edited by Grant on Nov 1 2006, 10:44 PM

Hey!

I'm sure you'll be big friends with Nightwing.

Welcome new, potentially intelligent member. Nice introduction. Statues, liverwurst, USS MFGG, fountains, shrubs and so on.

I nominate you for new best member of all time. ALL TIME.


A very hearty welcome to MFGG! If you don't understand the subliminal humour found here, not to worry. About a week in the PPP will envelop your mind to understand.

tl;dr.

Welcome.

Welcome, great introductory post, certainly better than the massive amounts of posts consisting of little more than "i'm new lol" that we usually get.

Wow, you guys reply fast.

Thanks for the welcome! And Yoshiman, I've checked out the PPP, and it already looks to me like a Place of Great Hilarity. I'm sure I'll enjoy it as well as the other places on the boards.

Welcome to MFGG ^_^

sdfdsadsd The PPP should definitely be renamed to PGH: Place of Great Hilarity.

Yo.

I'm the guy that everyone says makes godly sprites.

..I'm not kidding. I've read that so many times in my time on the internet.

Whoa, an intelligent person. We don't get many of those anymore.
Welcome aboard!

Welcome, hope you enjoy your stay here. Don't let the crazy in-jokes and the PPP scare you off.

What they said. Welcome to MFGG!

I appreciate the welcomes, everyone!

It feels so good to join message boards and see welcoming posts come in.

I guess I should get to looking around and posting elsewhere, eh, what?

Holy s**t, first smart member in over five months.

Welcome.

I have to say, you're probably the first member to make proper use of the contact administrator form. And unearth a bug in the ban matching as well.

Greetings, new member! Enjoy your stay at MFGG.

You already gathered a lot of respect with such an awesome introduction.

Welcome Aboard and enjoy your stay.

WTF, who are you and why did you say this

Welcome to MFGGG!!

Watch out for the Brain Raptors and you'll be fine