UK Newbie Says Hello

Clodhopper · 08-31-2005, 04:45 PM

Hello everyone,

I'm a newbie to the NFL world though I do have an idea of the game rules.
I just want to stick my head up and say hi to everyone and see what sort of reception I receive? I am currently slowly working my way through the FOF 2004 demo and reading all the posts about this detailed,fascinating simulation.
It will take me a while to get through all the available rules, strategies, tips etc. I hope I can ask questions on stuff I'm unsure about?

Thanks
Clodhopper

Fonzie · 08-31-2005, 04:48 PM

Welcome to our little nest of insanity, Clodhopper. Ask away!

JeeberD · 08-31-2005, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clodhopper

I hope I can ask questions on stuff I'm unsure about?

Just make sure that anything you ask isn't something that is explained in the manual or else you'll get your freakin head torn off...

Oh, and welcome to the board!

Coffee Warlord · 08-31-2005, 04:48 PM

Well, the reception you receive depends largely on your reactions to the following Items of Lore.

1) Colossal Squid

2) Penguin Hats

3) Rhinos

4) Trout

5) Dictators

6) Werewolves

Thank you.

sterlingice · 08-31-2005, 04:52 PM

Greetings- like the screen name. You seem a lot more courteous and a lot less of an arse than some people who have joined of late. It's a welcome change

SI

Icy · 08-31-2005, 04:55 PM

Welcome to FOFC forums Clodhopper. Apart from the USA fans, we are here a lot of Europeans who love Football too so you will like at home. Also soon you will discover that this community is not only about the NFL or the game FOF2004, we discuss about everything possible, make fun, help with friendship the guys in problems etc.
Enjoy your experience

Antmeister · 08-31-2005, 04:56 PM

Just remember that more than 98% of the post has nothing to do with the actual game you are playing. If you are looking for some great tips, there's a sticky at the top of the page.

korme · 08-31-2005, 05:03 PM

Welcome grasshopper

Kodos · 08-31-2005, 05:06 PM

Welcome, Cladshopper.

terpkristin · 08-31-2005, 05:10 PM

Hello Clodhopper!
My advice? Stick with real FOOTBALL and forget this American football stuff

I got nothing for FOF, sorry, but figured I'd say hi.

/tk

korme · 08-31-2005, 05:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by terpkristin

Hello Clodhopper!
My advice? Stick with real FOOTBALL and forget this American football stuff

I got nothing for FOF, sorry, but figured I'd say hi.

/tk

Dammit Kristen, don't you remember saldana's first thread. You just ruined a hopefully long line of welcomings with Clodhopper's name altered. Gosh!

JeeberD · 08-31-2005, 05:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by terpkristin

My advice? Stick with real FOOTBALL and forget this American football stuff

Ban her, Ben. Now.

Raiders Army · 08-31-2005, 05:12 PM

Welcome n00b

terpkristin · 08-31-2005, 05:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JeeberD

Ban her, Ben. Now.

Sorry Shorty and Jeebs. I still love you both.

/tk

sterlingice · 08-31-2005, 05:13 PM

We do have a nice hattie section of the board

SI

kingfc22 · 08-31-2005, 05:14 PM

Welcome Clodhopper.

Beware of flying trout.

QuikSand · 08-31-2005, 05:59 PM

Welcome, Eukaneuba.

Emiliano · 08-31-2005, 06:23 PM

Hey welcome to the board!

wbatl1 · 08-31-2005, 06:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clodhopper

It will take me a while to get through all the available rules, strategies, tips etc. I hope I can ask questions on stuff I'm unsure about?

There are very few things that most of us like to talk more about than football and football management sims. We will almost always be willing and eager to talk about the game we love.

Also, there are usually more sports threads on the front page, and every couple of days a FOF thread, but obviously the hurricane in the US has our attention. Also, search the forums and the archives for threads, since the games are old enough that posts from years back are still helpful. Also, don't be afraid to read advice for other (earlier) FOF games, as some of the best strategy guides are for the earliest versions, but are still applicable in some ways for the latest.

Last of All, Welcome to the Extended Family we call FOFC.

MJ4H · 08-31-2005, 06:52 PM

I would like to welcome you to the board Clodhalter

Joe · 08-31-2005, 07:03 PM

CHEMICAL SOLDIER · 08-31-2005, 07:20 PM

Welcome to the board cherry

. Feel free to discuss any topic here at FOFC.
Oh, before anything I have to ask you a question:

Is Oliver Cromwell considered the Father of The British Army?

WSUCougar · 08-31-2005, 07:46 PM

Welcome aboard!

Oh, before anything I have to ask you a question:

Is Olive Garden considered the restaurant of The British Army?

Eaglesfan27 · 08-31-2005, 08:02 PM

Welcome to the board. I highly recommend checking out the sticky at the top of the page which has plenty of good information. Again, welcome

gottimd · 08-31-2005, 08:15 PM

Welcome abroad!

Oh, before anything I have to ask you a question:

Is Oliver Twist considered the book of The British Army?

KWhit · 08-31-2005, 08:58 PM

Welcome Claude Hopper! We're always happy to help (unless you start off by posting controversial stuff in a political thread - then you might get banned).

Buzzbee · 08-31-2005, 09:08 PM

Welcome Claude Hooper!!

Don't forget to check out the Strategy forum. You can find some good information in there.

MJ4H · 08-31-2005, 09:33 PM

Welcome Mr. Chunderhorse. Even though I've already welcomed you to the board I have a very important question for you. Is Oliver Warbucks the father of Franklin Delano Roosevelt?

sterlingice · 08-31-2005, 09:56 PM

(could someone explain to the clueless among us what the weird questions like the "of the British army" thing are all about?)

SI

fantastic flying froggies · 09-01-2005, 01:16 PM

Where from the UK are you? England, Scotland, Wales, N. Ireland ?

The answer will decide whether I welcome you or not...

j/k of course, welcome to our little part of the internet world!

scooper · 09-01-2005, 01:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kingfc22

Welcome Clodhopper.

Beware of flying trout.

Or worse...uhh..."spelunking" trout.

Bee · 09-01-2005, 01:22 PM

I think you guys scared him away...

Northwood_DK · 09-01-2005, 01:30 PM

Welcome Clodhopper

Always nice to see another European around here. As you have properly already noticed they have a very strange kind of humour but you get use to it.

Just stay away from anything regarding politic and penguins and you be safe.

And about the game. Join an online MP league. That’s the best way to learn the game and the only place you will see any actual football talk.

Clodhopper · 09-01-2005, 05:59 PM

Hi everyone,
No I wasnt scared away, I was simply reading all the wacky welcomes of various sizes and shapes from the "Asylum". I particularly liked my name changes as the posts went on.
Its early days for me yet as I try to get comfortable with the demo version of FOF, though I intend buying the full version a little later ( I aint no cheapskate !).
I have alot of reading and searching of the stickies( sounds a bit painfull!!), archives,forums,and strategy guides before I can go on line and be comfortable with what I'm doing. Though I appreciate the advice that I may learn quicker by playing on-line.
For the benefit of Fantastic Flying Froggies I live inLeeds, West Yorkshire, England.
Coffee Warlord: These "Items of Lore" you list Colossal Squid,Penguin Hats, Rhinos,Trout, Dictators and Werewolves sounds like an in-joke amongst some of you, so its wasted on me !!
Chemical Soldier asks (though I aint sure how serious he is ?), Is Oliver Cromwell considered the father of the British army. I think he was instrumental in forming the first English standing army answerable to parliament/government of the day.

On a more serious note: My thoughts and best wishes go to anyone affected by the recent Hurricane/Floods.

I will watch the posts with interest.

Clodhopper

MizzouRah · 09-01-2005, 06:20 PM

Welcome aboard!!

mhass · 09-01-2005, 10:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clodhopper

Coffee Warlord: These "Items of Lore" you list Colossal Squid,Penguin Hats, Rhinos,Trout, Dictators and Werewolves sounds like an in-joke amongst some of you, so its wasted on me !!

This too is in the sticky, Quarterhorse.

Marc Vaughan · 09-02-2005, 06:47 AM

Welcome aboard ...

(you'll get used to the in-jokes and general madness fairly quickly ....

)

MIJB#19 · 09-02-2005, 07:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marc Vaughan

Welcome aboard ...

(you'll get used to the in-jokes and general madness fairly quickly ....

)

Don't count on it, though, I still don't get half of the ones listed.

Anyway, welcome to the club.

08-31-2005, 04:52 PM	#5
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	Greetings- like the screen name. You seem a lot more courteous and a lot less of an arse than some people who have joined of late. It's a welcome change SI __________________ Houston Hippopotami, III.3: 20th Anniversary Thread - All former HT players are encouraged to check it out! Janos: "Only America could produce an imbecile of your caliber!" Freakazoid: "That's because we make lots of things better than other people!" Last edited by sterlingice : 08-31-2005 at 04:52 PM.

08-31-2005, 05:10 PM	#10
terpkristin Grizzled Veteran Join Date: May 2003 Location: Ashburn, VA	Hello Clodhopper! My advice? Stick with real FOOTBALL and forget this American football stuff I got nothing for FOF, sorry, but figured I'd say hi. /tk __________________ GO TERPS! https://www.flickr.com/photos/terpkristin https://twitter.com/terpkristin

08-31-2005, 05:13 PM	#15
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	We do have a nice hattie section of the board SI __________________ Houston Hippopotami, III.3: 20th Anniversary Thread - All former HT players are encouraged to check it out! Janos: "Only America could produce an imbecile of your caliber!" Freakazoid: "That's because we make lots of things better than other people!"

08-31-2005, 05:14 PM	#16
kingfc22 Head Coach Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Morgan Hill, CA	Welcome Clodhopper. Beware of flying trout. __________________ Fan of SF Giants, 49ers, Sharks, Arsenal

08-31-2005, 06:23 PM	#18
Emiliano College Prospect Join Date: May 2004 Location: Nuremberg, Germany	Hey welcome to the board! __________________ Xbox Live&PSN: Emiliano81 GM of the Rome Gladiators in the WOOF

08-31-2005, 04:48 PM	#2
Fonzie Pro Rookie Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Illinois	Welcome to our little nest of insanity, Clodhopper. Ask away!

08-31-2005, 04:48 PM	#4
Coffee Warlord Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Colorado Springs	Well, the reception you receive depends largely on your reactions to the following Items of Lore. 1) Colossal Squid 2) Penguin Hats 3) Rhinos 4) Trout 5) Dictators 6) Werewolves Thank you.

08-31-2005, 04:55 PM	#6
Icy Pro Starter Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Toledo - Spain	Welcome to FOFC forums Clodhopper. Apart from the USA fans, we are here a lot of Europeans who love Football too so you will like at home. Also soon you will discover that this community is not only about the NFL or the game FOF2004, we discuss about everything possible, make fun, help with friendship the guys in problems etc. Enjoy your experience

08-31-2005, 04:56 PM	#7
Antmeister Pro Starter Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: At the corner of Beat Street and Electric Avenue	Just remember that more than 98% of the post has nothing to do with the actual game you are playing. If you are looking for some great tips, there's a sticky at the top of the page.

08-31-2005, 05:03 PM	#8
korme Go Reds Join Date: May 2001 Location: Bloodbuzz Ohio	Welcome grasshopper

08-31-2005, 05:06 PM	#9
Kodos Resident Alien Join Date: Jun 2001	Welcome, Cladshopper.

08-31-2005, 05:12 PM	#13
Raiders Army Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Black Hole	Welcome n00b

08-31-2005, 05:59 PM	#17
QuikSand lolzcat Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Annapolis, Md	Welcome, Eukaneuba.

08-31-2005, 06:52 PM	#20
MJ4H Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Hog Country	I would like to welcome you to the board Clodhalter

08-31-2005, 07:03 PM	#21
Joe Pro Starter Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Minneapolis	hi

08-31-2005, 07:20 PM	#22
CHEMICAL SOLDIER College Starter Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Henderson, Nevada	Welcome to the board cherry . Feel free to discuss any topic here at FOFC. Oh, before anything I have to ask you a question: Is Oliver Cromwell considered the Father of The British Army? __________________ Toujour Pret

08-31-2005, 07:46 PM	#23
WSUCougar Rider Of Rohan Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Port Angeles, WA or Helm's Deep	Welcome aboard! Oh, before anything I have to ask you a question: Is Olive Garden considered the restaurant of The British Army? __________________ It's not the years...it's the mileage.

08-31-2005, 08:02 PM	#24
Eaglesfan27 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Jersey	Welcome to the board. I highly recommend checking out the sticky at the top of the page which has plenty of good information. Again, welcome __________________ Retired GM of the eNFL 2007 Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles (19-0 record.) GM of the WOOF 2006 Doggie Bowl Champion Atlantic City Gamblers. GM of the IHOF 2019 and 2022 IHOF Bowl Champion Asheville Axemen.

08-31-2005, 08:15 PM	#25
gottimd Dearly Missed (9/25/77-12/23/08) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: DC Suburbs	Welcome abroad! Oh, before anything I have to ask you a question: Is Oliver Twist considered the book of The British Army? __________________ NAFL New Orleans Saints GM/Co-Commish MP Career Record: 114-85 NAFL Super Bowl XI Champs In memory of Gavin Anthony: 7/22/08-7/26/08

08-31-2005, 08:58 PM	#26
KWhit Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Conyers GA	Welcome Claude Hopper! We're always happy to help (unless you start off by posting controversial stuff in a political thread - then you might get banned).

08-31-2005, 09:08 PM	#27
Buzzbee College Starter Join Date: Jun 2002	Welcome Claude Hooper!! Don't forget to check out the Strategy forum. You can find some good information in there. __________________ Ability is what you're capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it. - Lou Holtz

08-31-2005, 09:33 PM	#28
MJ4H Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Hog Country	Welcome Mr. Chunderhorse. Even though I've already welcomed you to the board I have a very important question for you. Is Oliver Warbucks the father of Franklin Delano Roosevelt?

08-31-2005, 09:56 PM	#29
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	(could someone explain to the clueless among us what the weird questions like the "of the British army" thing are all about?) SI __________________ Houston Hippopotami, III.3: 20th Anniversary Thread - All former HT players are encouraged to check it out! Janos: "Only America could produce an imbecile of your caliber!" Freakazoid: "That's because we make lots of things better than other people!"

09-01-2005, 01:16 PM	#30
fantastic flying froggies Pro Rookie Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Sunny South of France	Where from the UK are you? England, Scotland, Wales, N. Ireland ? The answer will decide whether I welcome you or not... j/k of course, welcome to our little part of the internet world! __________________ Detroit Vampires (CFL) : Ve 're coming for your blood! Camargue Flamingos (WOOF): pretty in Pink

09-01-2005, 01:22 PM	#32
Bee Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Fairfax, VA	I think you guys scared him away...

09-01-2005, 01:30 PM	#33
Northwood_DK College Benchwarmer Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Back in Norway	Welcome Clodhopper Always nice to see another European around here. As you have properly already noticed they have a very strange kind of humour but you get use to it. Just stay away from anything regarding politic and penguins and you be safe. And about the game. Join an online MP league. That’s the best way to learn the game and the only place you will see any actual football talk.

09-01-2005, 05:59 PM	#34
Clodhopper n00b Join Date: Aug 2005	UK Newbie Returns Hi everyone, No I wasnt scared away, I was simply reading all the wacky welcomes of various sizes and shapes from the "Asylum". I particularly liked my name changes as the posts went on. Its early days for me yet as I try to get comfortable with the demo version of FOF, though I intend buying the full version a little later ( I aint no cheapskate !). I have alot of reading and searching of the stickies( sounds a bit painfull!!), archives,forums,and strategy guides before I can go on line and be comfortable with what I'm doing. Though I appreciate the advice that I may learn quicker by playing on-line. For the benefit of Fantastic Flying Froggies I live inLeeds, West Yorkshire, England. Coffee Warlord: These "Items of Lore" you list Colossal Squid,Penguin Hats, Rhinos,Trout, Dictators and Werewolves sounds like an in-joke amongst some of you, so its wasted on me !! Chemical Soldier asks (though I aint sure how serious he is ?), Is Oliver Cromwell considered the father of the British army. I think he was instrumental in forming the first English standing army answerable to parliament/government of the day. On a more serious note: My thoughts and best wishes go to anyone affected by the recent Hurricane/Floods. I will watch the posts with interest. Clodhopper

09-01-2005, 06:20 PM	#35
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	Welcome aboard!!

09-02-2005, 06:47 AM	#37
Marc Vaughan SI Games Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Melbourne, FL	Welcome aboard ... (you'll get used to the in-jokes and general madness fairly quickly .... )

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