erik_benny Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Hello! I'm Erik. I'm an older gamer, mid 30's, and live in the midwest. I'm from the east coast, but don't hold that against me. I've been a gaming nut since before I was a teenager. I still have and collect all that stuff. Never did consoles post-PS1, couldn't keep up. Avid Steam user, Root/Head Admin for a large L4D2 community. I made a splash in "charity streaming" in the last 3 years, but have not done it in a while: I enjoy it very much and would like to get back to it. I decided to drop anchor here because of some consistent experiences on the FA Servers. On other servers, which I don't want to name-and-shame, I've seen cheaters, hackers, nasty attitudes, fly-by-night ET servers, when that's all unnecessary. Anyways, I joined the Beginners server, and saw admins who were not only willing to answer my questions, but were kind to the new members/myself. I died a LOT and said something like "I thought this was the beginner's server," and someone had validated that by saying "You just need to give it a chance." Obviously, my first experience was a good one. I've uninstalled and reinstalled ET about 200 times in the last few years, but have played it since it was still new. I seem to have amassed a lot of games on Steam, but really only play a few of them. The hours posted for L4D2 are, in fact, legit / real... (check the online stats, they're commensurate.) It's a LOT of modded VS games and a LOT of addon campaigns. That's also why I have so many hours in the GTA games. I guess us old dudes like to be good at 1 or 2 games, instead of simply knowing how to play a bunch. My sleep schedule is bizarre, too, so I can manage to get insane gaming hours in once or twice a week in major sessions. I'm always happy to make new friends and if you interact with me on the servers, it will be a positive interaction. I welcome and invite tips, as I've seen professional ET players here, unlike anything I've ever seen before. I wasn't just having off days, I really have seen some amazing stuff, and some have built mastery to the point of anticipating many moves, at any time. I really hope I can get to that level. My primary reason for playing ET is to have an outlet and personal game that is new or NOT L4D2/GTA. It's also very nice to game without having to have administrative responsibilities but, when I see the staff here, I suddenly miss it! Anyways, if there's anything else you'd like to know, or if you'd like to arrange regular ET games, sign me up! Let me know, and I of course love getting friend requests. You'll see me in the Beginner's server until I can at least hit about 5k or so XP. Then I'll be cannon fodder for the rest lol erik 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
audrey Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Hi there Erik, nice to meet you! Glad you're enjoying our servers, hope you'll enjoy our forums too! If you'd like to apply for membership , you do it down there in Applications section where you'll find appropriate form to fill too. I'll see you around, and please do visit our other servers too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erik_benny Posted August 25, 2015 Author Share Posted August 25, 2015 Hi there Erik, nice to meet you! Glad you're enjoying our servers, hope you'll enjoy our forums too! If you'd like to apply for membership , you do it down there in Applications section where you'll find appropriate form to fill too. I'll see you around, and please do visit our other servers too Thanks for the warm reception, and I will! I was honestly about to go in-game so I could gather that GUID business that one has to get from console. It's really bad but I've forgotten all of that and I used to really know it. Thanks for the tip about membership, I am indeed interested, and wanted to jump in once I got familiarized w/ the whole magilla. Need to read the rules, too, I'm a bit uncertain about some stuff like TJ / Spawn Camp~Exploit / Team Switching (I'm frequently the last to load and end up on diff. teams, I'm ok w/ that, just want to find it in the rules.) And yes, I plan to enjoy the forums. I spend MUCH of my day tending to (and participating in) the forums for the L4D2 community I am on staff for. I'd like to communicate with the community here, as well. PS Nice profile, you got the whole signature thing and unique image and everything. Gotta put something like that together for myself. Was considering VIP or Donorship package, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
audrey Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Yup, research the rules it's all very clear there. You'll manage Everyone has unique profile because everybody's quite unique and with lil time you'll build up yours too. We have awesome gfx team, they make great signatures. Mine was made by Sid with a lil prior research about me. I love him. Anyways , I do encourage you to donate, $$$ always welcome If you have further questions, feel free to PM me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MickeyMouse Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Hello Erik. Nice to read about you. You look very mature. Glad to see guys like you. Have a lot of good days on FA servers! Take care! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berlinerbol Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Hi Erik, nice to see your intro. Not much zombies here, but a nice community nevertheless! Enjoy your stay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
von Rantala Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Hello Erik and nice to meet you, yeah ET is best game ever, still playing that game after so many years, we run others games too like CS:GO, COD4 and TF2 You are welcome to try those too. Welcome to our servers and site! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helsen Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Hey Erik, welcome here. It is indeed true: just die trying often enough and you will succeed . Although some people will allways get the better of you (or me and a whole lot of others) in game. Ah well, having fun is the main option. And thanks for letting me learn something too . I finally found out what mid west America is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnG3L Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Hi and Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnTV Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Hi Erik, nice to meet you. I won't hold your dislike of the east coast against you. Come visit Jay#2 man, it's not so chaotic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFCA Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 welcome to the forums m8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bo0m Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Welcome to forums cya ingame Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbro Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Welcome on fourms and enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bow_In_Honor Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Hello Erik, and welcome to the forums. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ aka GDR DJ Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 hello and welcome in our forum Erik Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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