Digilady | Tuesday, January 30, 2001 - 08:45 am  ~ BUMP ~ |
Guruchaz | Tuesday, January 30, 2001 - 09:30 am  First, you really have to want to be a part of the Game. That means that you are participating as much as you can allow time for. Be prepared to subconsciously go beyond those boundaries and possibly even neglect some routines from time to time as you really get to know everyone and more things are going on inside. Just make sure you eat. lol! I think I've stated this before, but here's something to think about, especially those that arrive here just to "jackass" around 24/7: Be who you are on the outside and don't be like the rough side of sandpaper (maybe the smoother side) because as you interact in a close environment, you run the risk of meeting people that you really truly like. Avoid alienating people beforehand just for the sake of controversy as it could eventually serve to create a stressful emotional situation whether you're prepared for that or not. It's almost similar to Ocean's A,B puzzle that seemed to stump everyone. Just a warning and some wisdom. The high points here are a combination of things. When everyone is here interacting at the same time, that's definitely a high point. The group chats, oneonone chats, the hot tub and living room type posts, and the challenges where we all work together towards a solution is a high point. Most importantly, those special instances where you click with certain inviduals is priceless and makes it all worthwhile. It makes you want to be here the next day and the day after that. I would highly recommend The Game to anyone outside who hasn't experienced it, especially all the lurkers and new arrivals. It's the best way to really get comfortable with people here in a short amount of time. |
Elitist | Tuesday, January 30, 2001 - 12:04 pm  First I would tell them not to listen to Guru. Just kidding Gu - you make some very good points. I agree with Gu - make sure you really want to be a part of the game and are ready to commit some serious time to it. Then double that amount you are willling to commit to know how much time you will really be spending. Don't assume it is just a game - be prepared to make an emotional investment. The game is about revealing a part of yourself, and that always has emotional repercussions. Make sure you are ready to laugh, cry, fight, make up. Make sure you have lots of sleeping pills ready to get you off to nighty-night when Game thoughts keep rattling around in your head. And bring an extra pair of underwear. |
Guruchaz | Tuesday, January 30, 2001 - 12:10 pm  And guys, don't forget the Speedos (girls too if that's your thing) uh huh huh Did that come out right? |
Elitist | Tuesday, January 30, 2001 - 12:53 pm  As far as I am concerned, anything that comes is all right with me. |
Guruchaz | Tuesday, January 30, 2001 - 01:03 pm  "Code 69! Code 69! There's a MissLibra in progress!!" |
Elitist | Tuesday, January 30, 2001 - 01:19 pm  Oh yeah, don't forget to bring a gross of condoms, a case of sponges, a tub of vaginal lubrication jelly, and if you are over 50, twenty tubes of PolyGrip. |
Guruchaz | Tuesday, January 30, 2001 - 01:29 pm  E, there's a couple of new topics up. |
Juju2bigdog | Tuesday, January 30, 2001 - 03:52 pm  Juju's advice: Quit trying to win the game and start being yourself as soon as it is possilbe to do so. Don't be surprised if you can't accomplish this in the first three days.
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Ocean_Islands | Tuesday, January 30, 2001 - 05:23 pm  You guys what an excellent question. |
Ocean_Islands | Tuesday, January 30, 2001 - 06:43 pm  I'm going to have to think about this one for awhile. |
Ocean_Islands | Friday, February 02, 2001 - 05:33 am  Be prepared to have someone standing by to pull the knife out of your back. More later (pulling out knife). |
Azriel | Friday, February 02, 2001 - 07:46 am  If you become interested in someone in the game and think they are flirting with you and trying to build a possible relationship with you, don't think that they care enough about your feelings that they will not nominate you. People in here are playing games. Leave your heart at the door before you come in and reclaim it when you get booted out. |
Elitist | Friday, February 02, 2001 - 07:51 am  If you piss someone off or hurt them, and you realize you have made a mistake, make amends as soon as possible. Festering wounds do not heal. |
Guruchaz | Friday, February 02, 2001 - 10:23 am  This is what I've learned: When you spill your milk, clean up your own mess quickly. Also, if you've stepped in it, check for trails on the carpet and clean that up. It does a body good. |
Juju2bigdog | Friday, February 02, 2001 - 12:58 pm  Don't do anything the least bit controversial on the day of nominations before the nomination deadline. |