And the Decision is....

[Tensei Kaori]

Okay, so we have quite a few people who are pretty darn excited about the prospect of having an interactive fanfic on these forums, and to be frank, I am too. So, after having waited awhile to give people a decent chance to vote, I am declaring my decision.

The Konoha Forums WILL have an interactive fanfic, almost definitely beginning this week.

Now, now, before you start running off to look for the place where the fanfic will be held, stay here for a sec. A couple things have to happen before I launch the boards. I (and anyone else who wants to help; PM/IM me about it if you do) will be writing up a detailed explanation about what the fanfic is and how to participate, etc, etc. This will basically tell you everything you need to know whether this is the first ever interactive fanfic (or anything like it) you've participated in, or you're a veteran when it comes to anything that remotely resembles what we're doing.

It shouldn't take long, but I feel that it needs to be up before anything else to prevent any future confusion. Oh, and just so you know, you have to read that explanatory post and post a reply so I know you've done so before you begin playing - this is to make sure you understand what's going on, not to be mean or anything. Don't worry, I'll make it as clear and concise as possible.

Now, that said, I'm really looking forward to this! If you want to participate right away, you might want to begin writing your character's biography (see the poll thread in the General Board for more information) so you can post it as soon as the boards are up. I know I will be once the explanatory post is done!

That's all, folks! ;D

[SeraphMazrakiel]

Will do, Hokage-sama. *gets tah writin'*

[Hatake Hiroshi]

Yay! I'll get to work right away on my chara! Hopefully I'll have plenty of time while I'm in NC! Heehee!

[Kisameisbackfromcamp]

i probably wont do it since im a noob

[Tensei Kaori]

Whoa, whoa. Hold on a sec.

1) N00b is a derogatory word, and I don't like it being used to describe members of these forms. I've seen it before and I don't like it. There are no n00bs, only welcome newcomers.

2) How can you be a "n00b" if you're one of the first people to sign up? You've been here since the beginning.

3) Any and all are welcome to participate, no matter how new or experienced with the forums they are.

So it really depends on whether you wanna do it or not. Obviously, if you don't want to, no one will make you, but I don't want people thinking that they can't join in on the fun until they reach a certain "level" or something. I think you're fun and creative, and I'd definitely love to see you join in if you want to. ^^

[Kiel]

"n00b" is a technical name for newcomer or first beginner. Whether it is derogetory or not depends on its usage:

"Alright n00b, I'm gonna show you the ropes" Is quite acceptable.

"lol diz n00b 1z 5U<1<0RZ! B00! F5c!< J00!" is very rude and unneccessary.

Then again, you're the Kdaime, what you say goes.

^_^;;

I'll follow you Kaori-sama, you're our leader.

[Tensei Kaori]

I see what you're saying, but your example up there is the first time I've ever seen the word "n00b" used in even a slightly non-negative way. ^^;