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| Sunday, February 11th, 2007 |
| Issue: 10 |
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Editor: iAir |
| Newbie Vs. Noob |
mrpelli |
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As Ive experienced, observed, and played bootleggers I've noticed there is and always will be a huge amount of newbies (new player) and noobs (dupe) floating around Bootleggers. While being a past crew owner and apart of recruiting team for many crews, it was important to do my best when telling them apart. As most of you know it could jeopardize the well being of your crew or a hefty piece of cash if scammed. The 3 main things when trying to tell them apart would be: Profile, Attitude, and English. There are more ways and methods of telling them apart but these are the main 3.
Profiles:
Some may disagree thinking, well they would pretty much look the same however, there are differences you can pick up. No not message counts or sign up dates compared to rank, but the presentation and selection. For instance a newbie would select simple paint-made pics, or possibly pics found on Google. They may also post simple things like promotions or certain bootmails. Assuming that they haven't learned the proper BB codes they might not have a profile. Noobs however would have a more professional looking profile picture with a more organized line of texts. As well as the regular rank and message discrepancies, considering they would have a better understanding of the use of a profile.
Attitude:
While both newbies and noobs can be annoying or bugging at times, this can act as a tell when splitting the two. Seeing how both of these stereotypes can reduce themselves to begging, there presentation and attitude can be a flaw. Generally when a newbie reaches out they are sincere and shy, when rejected they go away quietly. Though when a noob reaches out they sound like this rit m8 kn I gt lone moneys!!!111. When rejected they dont go away quietly. They share more of there great grammar and opinion about your face or mother, in short, they like to give attitude. This can help when loaning money or playing those games on the OTF. This could save you some cash.
English/Slang:
This element ties in with the attitude of their vocabulary, grammar and terms used and can be a useful hint. While being a new player way back when, I made sure to sound nice and proper as well as intelligent, expecting the same in return. Noobs however seem to talk quicker with less effort, not expecting much in return accept maybe a quick hitlist or donation. Slang is indeed used everywhere by noobs, newbies and OGs. We all know MSN slang is taking over the universe. When it comes to the common Bootlegger slang, a new player can only know so much. They wouldnt normally type with (oc, ee, BM, or pwnd) to name a few. Which is why you see various abbreviation charts and other guides to help new players. So it would be a good guess to say that this person knows bootleggers a bit too much to be a new player if they talk with poor grammar and wild slang that you and even regulars wouldnt understand. A very good tip that many people forget when evaluating between the two.
In closing remember to look closely when in a position with a crew, owning a crew, or even just protecting yourself. Identity theft, impersonators, liars as they are all out there and they are gunning for you and all you got. However dont forget the little people; dont let the noobs bring you down. I myself have helped and gave new players a chance, most of which turned out to do well on Bootleggers. Hopefully this will make a lot more people stop and think when new players are reaching out - to help them rather than put them down. Through bootmails or forum topics, it could benefit you one day.
This article was written by past experiences, observations, and opinions. Not all of it is accurate or 100% flawless. There are many ways to tell them apart and many ways to get cheated by not telling the two apart. This is a start for old players, growing players, and new players themselves.
Good luck and happy gaming.
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