[RGMW] The RGMW Geek code
L.J Stuart
'RGMW GEEK CODE'
Version 0.50 (beta)
RGMW Code Key (compiled by L.J Stuart). Here's you chance to show off
how much of a fanboy/whiner/etc you are.
Similar to the Geek Code, all the same non-char symbols apply in the
same way. Lets have every .sig with the RGMW code block!
@ - varying trait i.e., WH--@
() - crossover range. i.e., D+(+++)
> - wannabe. i.e., FAQ++>+++
$ - getting paid for it! i.e., FAQ (how!?)
? - unsure about said topic. i.e., GM?
! - irrelevant/refusal to answer.
Please refer to the geek code for a more complete explanation.
You can combine both codes if you wish or transfer some from one to the
other, but please state that (If you combine them call it RGMW/GEEK CODE
BLOCK and if you combine them put the Geek Code letters in brackets.
Here's how the new letters work:
NAME:
Use the code to construct your name (this is a good way to hide your
real name from those who don't know it
A - 6
B - j
C - P
D - l
E - (space)
F - =
G - y
H - +
I - 9
J - *
K - /
L - @
N - e
M - r
O - F
P - 3
Q - :
R - d
S - 7
T - W
U - z
V - Q
W - !
X - ?
Y - <
Z - s
. - q
(space) - 5
eg. 'Jon Doe' would be Drone: '*Fe5lF '
N: OCCUPATION TYPE
NB --- Netzien of Business
NC --- Netzien of Classics
NCA -- Netzien of Commercial Arts
NCM -- Netzien of Computer Management
NCS -- Netzien of Computer Science
NCC -- Netzien of Communications
NE --- Netzien of Engineering
NED -- Netzien of Education
NFA -- Netzien of Fine Arts
NFN -- Netzien of Fluff Nazis
NG --- Netzien of Government
NGN -- Netzien of Grammar Nazis
NH --- Netzien of Humanities
NIT -- Netzien of Information Technology
NJ --- Netzien of Jurisprudence (Law)
NLS -- Netzien of Library Science
NL --- Netzien of Literature
NLU -- Netzien of Lurkers. Someone who joins in rarely but just likes
to watch. Some others can use the title to say that they lurked for a
long time and are proud they did (and so you should!)
NMC -- Netzien of Mass Communications
NM --- Netzien of Math
NMD -- Netzien of Medicine
NMU -- Netzien of Music
NPA -- Netzien of Performing Arts
NP --- Netzien of Philosophy
NS --- Netzien of Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, etc.)
NSS -- Netzien of Social Science (Psychology, Sociology, etc.)
NTW -- Netzien of Technical Writing
NO --- Netzien of Other.
NU --- Netzien of 'Undecided'.
N! --- Netzien of no qualifications.
NAT -- Netzien of All Trades. For those Netziens that can do anything
and everything.
A: AGE
a+++ 60 and up
a++ 50-59
a+ 40-49
a 30-39
a- 20-29
a-- 10-19
a--- 9 and under (GW target audience!)
a? immortal! (Cthuhlu)
!a Who wants to know?
*Exact age is allowable (i.e., a23)
Y: YEARS OF PLAYING GAMES (O: Oldie, N: Newbie)
YO+++ 45+
YO++ 31-40
YO+ 30-34
Y++++ 25-29
Y+++ 20-24
Y++ 15-19
Y+ 10-14
Y 8-9
Y- 6-7
Y-- 4-5
Y--- 3
Y---- 2
YN- 1
YN-- 6-11 months
YN--- 1-5 months
GENDER
xy male
xx female
!x undisclosed
xyxx both
yy neither
GAMES
Show how much you love (or hate) these games. Repeat for all games
below: G - GorkaMorka, N - Necromunda, W - Warhammer, 4 - Warhammer
40000, R - Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay, T - Talisman, M - Man o War, B -
Blood Bowl, H - Space Hulk, F - Battle Fleet Gothic. Any other can be
added. Please hold all these in square brackets, i.e. [G---, F-].
4++++ Amazing! Fantastic! The greatest revolution in gaming since the
creation of tabletop wargames themselves. I live and breath this game,
using every hour of every day to devising how to create new
rules/characters/etc. I take it on holiday with me and have created a
miniature version to play at work.
4+++ I play it most of the time, it is permanently out of it's box
since I usually tinker with it, painting figures etc.
4++ I've got it in the cupboard somewhere, getting it out when my
other games come around to have a game. It rarely gathers dust.
4+ It's a fun game; I like it, if only for sentimental reasons. I
don't really play it anymore, though.
4 I bought it because it was cheap, played it a few times, but am
undecided about it.
4- The only reason I bought this one was because it had GW written on
the box.
4-- If I could go back in time I'd get rid of this game
4--- What the hell was Jervis thinking?
4---- If the name is ever mentioned in my house I shall feed you to
my dog/god/devil children
4? Never played it
D: DEVOTION/FANBOYISHNESS
You love GW, don't you. Don't you? Whatever your position you should
state whether you love them or hate them.
D+++ I worship the ground that GW walk on, I know the staff members
by name and have to call up customer services for a chat because no-one
else will go near me. I have every edition of every game and have paid
£100 just to complete my White Dwarf collection. I never buy at anything
except retail price.
D++ I think GW are just doing what they must do, they are a business
after all and must make money. I have most games, but if I don't like it
I wait until it is discounted so I can get it cheep
D+ I buy mostly over the net but if I pass a GW store I pop in. I
like the staff and find them welcoming and helpful. The models are of
good quality but the price is anything but good. I'm rather nostalgic to
the days when you could buy a model for 60p
D I don't really care, I haven't bought any models for a long while
and don't really want any of the new ones so whether they raise their
prices or not doesn't matter. Although if they lowered them I might buy
some more guys to fill out my army. I have all the old editions and
don't see any reason for changing a system I like
D- I haven't bought a GW model in years and regularly walk into
stores just to show off my new Warzone figs that I use as marines. I
still play the games but use my friends instead of buying my own. Even
if they did lower their prices I still think the figures have taken a
nosedive over the years.
D-- I never go into a store and regularly declare my disgust about GW
over the NG's and mailing lists I hate the games and the prices are
ludicrous. The gaming systems themselves are clumsy and worthless and
getting worse every time. GW have turned into a money-grabbing business
trying to monopolise all the gaming market.
D--- I own a gaming store that does/did store GW products
D! I work for T$R
V: VICTORIES
v+++ I have won all my games through good tactics and fair play. At
the end my opponents don't hate me or call me cheesy and I point out
their weakness in their army and help them become better players. I do
things by a time-honoured tradition and never take any risks. I haven't
changed my army in ages except to add new troop types that are released
(and only when I have playtested them).
v++ I win 70-80% of my games. I sometimes do things I regret, taking
risks and slightly bending rules. I am a wild player, doing things for
fun whether I think I'll win or not. I play against pointlessly stupid
odds just to find out what could happen and smile all the way.
v+ I win 50-60% of my games, using stupid extra rules and
deliberately shooting at own troops. I learn from opponents but mostly
play for the fun of loosing rather than winning.
v I have won 50% of my games, average gamer all round
v- I loose 50-60% of my games, I'm just can't seem to get the hang of
it.
v-- I loose 70-80% of my games. Damn I suck..
v--- I loose almost all of my games due to the fact that I either
don't play them often or am such a good player I feel like I must let my
opponent win.
v* I am Jervis Johnson
v? No-one plays me anymore 'cos I'm cheesy
and that leads us greatly to our next subject:
c: CHEESE
c--- I use the least about of troops possible, utilising every
special character and vortex grenades for every one. I abuse the system,
and create my own troop types with amazingly stupid weapons. I am the
ultimate in beard.
c-- I use what is considered 'cheesy' combinations of wargear and
magic items but don't argue if my opponent wants a no magic or no
special character game.
c- I obey the rules and uphold what I believe is the right thing to
do, I still respect other opinions but if I want to use the forbidden
rod or the crown of command why shouldn't I?
c I don't use any overpriced magic items so not to start an argument
c- I never use special characters and field mostly basic troops
c-- I never use special characters or magic items
c--- I never use special characters, psychic powers/magic,
wargear/magic items or large armies as they are the embodiment of
cheese.
FLUFF
F+++ I am T'oma
F++ I base all my armies around the original background material and
have new chapters in marines with whole histories/characters/homeworlds
and special scenarios based on historical battles. I modify or base my
opinions about rules on the background of the armies and the game
itself. My marines are brutal fascist warriors who murder and pillage in
the name of the Emperor, my Eldar and sane and cool minded, almost to
the point of being unnatural. I am a member of the Fluff Nazi's and have
a massive web-based fluff archive. I have a Slann/Jokero/Samuri/Nippon
army.
F+ I love the games on the fluff mostly, using the obscure parts to
baffle my opponents and create new armies. If a rules dispute arrives I
go with the option that means fairness and common sense. I have a
Genecult/Halfling/Squat army.
F I love the rules and fluff equally
F- You base the game on rules not fluff, they are too different
thing.
F-- Why bother with fluff? I play to win.
F--- If you can't use it for a tactical advantage why bother?
F? What's fluff?
F* I wrote Rogue Trader
FAQ: THE RGMW FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (Maintained by Alistair Hutton)
FAQ++++ I am Alistair Hutton/Alistair McCallum/Blank Dave
FAQ+++ I make contributions to the FAQ or Mini FAQ
FAQ++ I know most of the regulars and read the FAQ when I first
joined
FAQ+ I know a lot, but I'm no guru
FAQ I'm you're average Joe. Read it a while ago
FAQ- I never knew there was an FAQ, but I'll read it now.
FAQ-- I'll read it when I get time
FAQ--- I don't see why I need too, but if there's any good info then
I might.
FAQ---- I'll do what I damn well please, thank you!
FAQ? Help, Help! I have a question!
3: WH40K VERSION 3
3++++ 40K3 rocks! I hate and despise anyone who plays anything else!
3+++ I'll never play v2 again!
3++40K3 is great, easy to play and brilliantly created. I still play
v2 for small games, though.
3+ I like v3 and v2 for different reasons, I play both - even at the
same time.
3 I like both equally well, I'm indifferent.
3- I liked the old ones, but the new version puts even that to shame
3-- Damn it, they ruined a perfectly good game by making it simple
and pointlessly dull.
3--- I'm part of the RTC
3---- I'm Tom Beliech.
!3 I don't play 40K
T? What is v2?
o: OBSESSION/INTEREST IN RGMW
o+++++ I am Evil Homer (eww!)
o++++ I have an unhealthy interest in rgmw. I am permanently attached
to my computer and I never throw out used news. I have a computer filled
with 2GB's of rgmw backlogged news spanning back to it's creation.
o+++ I love rgmw. I read only it and submit most of the posts to
alt.humour.best-of-usenet
o++ I still go to dejanews to read up on some memorable posts.
o+ Yeh, it's kinda good if you can filter out the crap.
o I'm indifferent.
o- Useless waste of space, I try to avoid it unless I need something
o-- I just go there to spam and annoy the mindless twerps who think
it's a good place.
o--- Usenet on a whole would be better without rgmw
o---- The world on a whole would be better without usenet.
d: INTEREST IN D
d++++ Her house is bolted to the ground because me. Guards are
stationed night and day watching for my presence!
d+++ Droool!
d++ Whoever has D is a lucky man
d+ D is one of the better people in the group
d She is just another colourful character in rgmw
d- You don't even know her for Christ sake!
d-- Anyone D+ or higher is just a perv.
d--- She's on my dartboard. Bullseye!
A: DEVOTION TO ALISTAIR
Ermm.. lets not.
When you get done, your code should look something like this:
-----BEGIN RGMW CODE BLOCK-----
Version .50 beta
Drone:'@q*5hWz6dW' N! a-- Y--- xy [G--- N++- W-@ 4++ R++++ T? M B+++ H++
F?] D+ v++ c-- F++ FAQ++ 3+(---) o++ d++ A!
------END RGMW CODE BLOCK------
Please, feel free to add things (I need them).
--
L.J. Stuart
I have nothing witty or amusing to say, which in itself may be considered
witty and amusing. But I doubt it.
Visit my site; one of the biggest 40k fiction sites on the web:
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-----BEGIN GEEK CODE BLOCK-----
Version: 3.1
GL/O d-- s+++:- a--- C++(+++) UL P- L+ E-- W++ N+++ o? K w O+ M+ V- PS+ PE-- Y+
PGP- t 5++@ X++ R++ tv++(+) b++++ DI+ D-- G+++ e* h! r++ y--
------END GEEK CODE BLOCK------
-----BEGIN JANITOR CODE BLOCK-----
Version 0.90a
JL/O a--- xy 1 2--- 3++ 4+++++ 5+++ 6++++ v++ HW- FAQ++>++++ T- A++ B+ S-@
------END JANITOR CODE BLOCK------
-----BEGIN RGMW CODE BLOCK-----
Version .50 beta
Drone:'@q*5hWz6dW' N! a-- Y--- xy [G--- N++- W-@ 4++ R++++ T? M B+++ H++ F?] D+
v++ c-- F++ FAQ++ 3+(---) o++ d++ A!
------END RGMW CODE BLOCK------
Shim
<navi...@beansburn.demon.co.uk> expounded:
Navigator, I sense we have a mini-FAQ situation here. I suggested this last
week, and spent yesterday writing it... could you reply to this mail,
please, and we'll try and sort this out? I don't want us to go to
loggerheads over this...
>RGMW Code Key (compiled by L.J Stuart). Here's you chance to show off
>how much of a fanboy/whiner/etc you are.
>Similar to the Geek Code, all the same non-char symbols apply in the
>same way. Lets have every .sig with the RGMW code block!
>
> @ - varying trait i.e., WH--@
> () - crossover range. i.e., D+(+++)
> > - wannabe. i.e., FAQ++>+++
> $ - getting paid for it! i.e., FAQ (how!?)
> ? - unsure about said topic. i.e., GM?
> ! - irrelevant/refusal to answer.
>
>Please refer to the geek code for a more complete explanation.
>You can combine both codes if you wish or transfer some from one to the
>other, but please state that (If you combine them call it RGMW/GEEK CODE
>BLOCK and if you combine them put the Geek Code letters in brackets.
No, you'd want two code blocks. Otherwise, it'll just lead to confusion.
>Here's how the new letters work:
>
>NAME:
Scrap this. Pointless.
>N: OCCUPATION TYPE
Surely RGMWer of [whatever], rather than 'Netizen' (shudder)?
>FAQ: THE RGMW FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (Maintained by Alistair Hutton)
Bzzzt. The FAQ is mantained by Andy Sheppard, and has been for years.
> FAQ++++ I am Alistair Hutton/Alistair McCallum/Blank Dave
Why Asmo? Should read "I am Andy Sheppard/Greywolf"
> FAQ I'm you're average Joe. Read it a while ago
'Average Joe' is a bad thing to say on RGMW...
>o: OBSESSION/INTEREST IN RGMW
>
> o+++++ I am Evil Homer (eww!)
Nope. EH is not the most RGMW-obsessive here... *grins*
> o+++ I love rgmw. I read only it and submit most of the posts to
>alt.humour.best-of-usenet
[Oh, BTW, Alister... one of your posts is up there]
>Please, feel free to add things (I need them).
Hokay - the full set of categories should be [adding and subtracting from
the Geek Code - this is in parallel, not as an addendum or replacement]
R(letter) RGMWer of [profession]
d Dress
s Shape
a Age
e Education
z Sex (also gender - repl. z with x or y for denoted gender)
r RGMW- activity
o RGMW- obsession
W Webpage (relevance...)
P Politics
† [ALT-0134] Religion
w Wargaming in general
4 40K
H WHFB
S Minor games (separated by slashes - Necromunda, Gothic,
Gorkamorka, Blood Bowl)
E Epic (slashes - Space Marine, Epic40K)
p RPGs
F Fluff Nazis
G Grammar Nazis
C Rogue Trader Cult
h Evil Homer
D D
B Black Sheep (baaaa...)
f Fanboy
FAQ FAQ
That should give enough to be going on with to draft v1...
-Shim.
Ninjafingers
sh...@shimgray.freeserve.co.uk wrote:
> On Sun, 6 Jun 1999 16:34:14 +0100, "L.J Stuart"
> <navi...@beansburn.demon.co.uk> expounded:
>
> Navigator, I sense we have a mini-FAQ situation here. I suggested
this last
> week, and spent yesterday writing it... could you reply to this mail,
> please, and we'll try and sort this out? I don't want us to go to
> loggerheads over this...
>
off
> >how much of a fanboy/whiner/etc you are.
> >Similar to the Geek Code, all the same non-char symbols apply in the
> >same way. Lets have every .sig with the RGMW code block!
> >
> > @ - varying trait i.e., WH--@
> > () - crossover range. i.e., D+(+++)
> > > - wannabe. i.e., FAQ++>+++
> > $ - getting paid for it! i.e., FAQ (how!?)
> > ? - unsure about said topic. i.e., GM?
> > ! - irrelevant/refusal to answer.
> >
> >Please refer to the geek code for a more complete explanation.
> >You can combine both codes if you wish or transfer some from one to
the
> >other, but please state that (If you combine them call it RGMW/GEEK
CODE
> >BLOCK and if you combine them put the Geek Code letters in brackets.
>
confusion.
>
> >
> >NAME:
>
>
> >N: OCCUPATION TYPE
>
> Surely RGMWer of [whatever], rather than 'Netizen' (shudder)?
>
Hutton)
>
>
>
>
>
>
> >
> > o+++++ I am Evil Homer (eww!)
>
>
> >alt.humour.best-of-usenet
>
>
>
I knew I should have paid attention in assembly class...
Ninjafingers
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BAZ!
Shim wrote in message <375afe9a...@news.freeserve.net>...
>On Sun, 6 Jun 1999 16:34:14 +0100, "L.J Stuart"
><navi...@beansburn.demon.co.uk> expounded:
>
>Navigator, I sense we have a mini-FAQ situation here. I suggested this last
>week, and spent yesterday writing it... could you reply to this mail,
>please, and we'll try and sort this out? I don't want us to go to
>loggerheads over this...
Ooh. ooh, all out war, I like it!
>No, you'd want two code blocks. Otherwise, it'll just lead to confusion.
I agree, mixing with the standard geek code will just cause unnecessary
confusion for our non-RGMW geek brethren. Besides, more blocks make for a
bigger .sig...
>Nope. EH is not the most RGMW-obsessive here... *grins*
Most definitely not, not by a long shot...
>Hokay - the full set of categories should be [adding and subtracting from
>the Geek Code - this is in parallel, not as an addendum or replacement]
>
> R(letter) RGMWer of [profession]
> d Dress
> s Shape
> a Age
> e Education
> z Sex (also gender - repl. z with x or y for denoted
gender)
Shouldn't we have 'c', for chick..?
> r RGMW- activity
> o RGMW- obsession
> W Webpage (relevance...)
> P Politics
> † [ALT-0134] Religion
Is this a wise choice for this ng...
> w Wargaming in general
> 4 40K
> H WHFB
> S Minor games (separated by slashes - Necromunda, Gothic,
> Gorkamorka, Blood Bowl)
> E Epic (slashes - Space Marine, Epic40K)
> p RPGs
> F Fluff Nazis
> G Grammar Nazis
> C Rogue Trader Cult
> h Evil Homer
> D D
> B Black Sheep (baaaa...)
> f Fanboy
> FAQ FAQ
>
>That should give enough to be going on with to draft v1...
Something about listserv?
Story Monster (or is this too 'cliquey')?
BAZ! 0 :' >
Shim
expounded:
>>No, you'd want two code blocks. Otherwise, it'll just lead to confusion.
>
>I agree, mixing with the standard geek code will just cause unnecessary
>confusion for our non-RGMW geek brethren. Besides, more blocks make for a
>bigger .sig...
Too true.
>>Nope. EH is not the most RGMW-obsessive here... *grins*
>
>Most definitely not, not by a long shot...
And who is, then?
>>Hokay - the full set of categories should be [adding and subtracting from
>>the Geek Code - this is in parallel, not as an addendum or replacement]
>>
>> R(letter) RGMWer of [profession]
>> d Dress
>> s Shape
>> a Age
>> e Education
>> z Sex (also gender - repl. z with x or y for denoted
>gender)
>
>Shouldn't we have 'c', for chick..?
I'd prefer x, y, and 'z' for neuter\private\hermaphrodite.
>> r RGMW- activity
>> o RGMW- obsession
>> W Webpage (relevance...)
>> P Politics
>> † [ALT-0134] Religion
>
>Is this a wise choice for this ng...
I feel we should add it.
>>That should give enough to be going on with to draft v1...
>
>Something about listserv?
>
>Story Monster (or is this too 'cliquey')?
Hey, why not...
l 40K Mailing List
M The Story Monster
-Shim.