PPT in 2003

Written by: Shoyru_Lover

I review my experience with PPT Forum and provide some invaluable advice for first timers to the wild, whacky and crazy world of PPT.

Two years into the PPT business, I sat back today and had a long hard look and think about what PPT had started as, and where it is heading, all while deciding to give it a more humorous slant to what it already is - not that we're not funny (haha, get it? hahaha!). I must admit, finding advice to impart and give to first timers to PPT is really proving to be quite a task. I started PPT with the intention of a fan site based on a game on the internet. Little did I know that PPT would soon become the largest and most renowned resource in the world. And along with that, some crazy and definite members, who have stamped their signatures into PPT history, who are in dire need of a white straight jacket. Alongside that, a lot of people need help - both kinds, and I will be the first to admit, I aimed to be the embodiment of 'NeoPian God' who wisely imparts his wisdom on those who need it, and those too lazy to go out on finding it, opting to head on over and socialize around the PPT Lounge drinking vodka martinis, throwing Chinese fighting muffins at each other, veging out on pizza and handing out cookies like there was no tomorrow to new comers. Not to mention rostered care of the PPT chicken christened Arrow. I decided I was a webmaster with morals, with a definite 'tude to life and a distinctive swagger that classed me as a unique, tofu eating rebel.

So with all these quintessential tools tucked firmly around my belt, I strutted around PPT website with no difficulty, chuckling evilly at silly new comers to PPT trying to sort through all the information - knowing full well that I had written most of them so I knew them all already, and opening PPT in multiple windows to do quick comparisons - when I knew perfectly well that many people wouldn't think of this. Alas, I was one of the first to succumb to such temptations of the PPT lounge room, and consequentially, PPT fell into a big bulletin of unorganized guides, solutions and tips, only good and useful for those willing to sort through all the gunk. However, being the all knowing webmaster who created this website, I knew where everything was. I discovered the joys of the PPT lounge rooms where all the famous PPT crew join to act like no one was watching -mwahahaha, I discovered the private boards where people could talk about whatever they wanted to rather than stick to the topic, I discovered that it was a lot more fun talking about Arrow the chicken in forum threads about Books, and I even managed to gate crash a PPT party, my cover only only blown after Arrow the Chicken followed me home.

So how is this all relevant to welcoming you to PPT? Well it really isn't very relevant, but here are some tips to help you navigate your way around PPT and if you join the happy family which PPT consists of :)

- If you dare venture into the PPT Forums, don't feed the members.

- Watch out for Forum member politicians during the annual PPTbies election. They have a itchy trigger fingers and will stop short of stalking you in order for you to vote for them. They try to be very, very persuasive and try very, very hard to convince you that they're the best candidate for winning. Avoid the PPT Forums in the month of September and November, and run very, very fast when they approach you.

- Carry around a tennis racket - for in the months of September and November, Arrow the chicken is feeling particularly temperamental and will attack randomly at people for no particular reason.

- Try to make as many friends as possible in the forums - definitely handy when the members decide to have a forum war - an event where everyone decides to start climbing walls and playing laser tag with everyone else.

- Remember that threads about Harry Potter are really usually about the tastes of various types of cheese and vice versa.

- Remember never, ever join the Diva Girls group, as you'll find that you'll begin to talk incessantly about hair care products, makeup, and boys.

- Remember that you are only banned from PPT after you have received three strikes against you - I mastered the art of keeping them at 2.99!

After all these jovial comments, the only reassurance I can provide you - hoping that I haven't scared you off completely now, is that PPT consists of thousands of members, all a close knit bunch :) We always welcome new members, and our job, is to have you, make the most out of your time at Neopets. Even then, a lot of people who don't play the game anymore still hang out with us, because we've formed many strong friendships! Ok, ok so a lot of ideas were taken from an article someone emailed me, but hey, I liked the article so I thought I'd rewrite a similar version here =] Hope you enjoy and I hope to see you around PPT!