General => New member introductions => Topic started by: HBC on March 28, 2012, 11:00:36 AM
Title: I feel new again... :(
Post by: HBC on March 28, 2012, 11:00:36 AM
Why hello there :)
I'm finally returning to UO -- as we all know the icy talons of the game never let go of a true lover of it. I played on Great Lakes from 98-2002, back when I was in middle and high school. Now I'm 27. It's strange how fond memories of a silly game can keep creeping into your mind, making you reminisce about how much fun you once had.
Well, I have a different focus playing now. Being "grown up" and all, with a career as a police officer and a fiance whom I am marrying in two months, I can't justify playing like I used to. My father recently got me interested in a microcontroller system called an Arduino. I have no experience in programming or electronics, but I figured I would give it a try. Funny how things coincide, and I find a programming system of scripts for Ultima Online - the game I'm starting to play!
Understanding the flow of programming is my goal, and being able to write my own scripts is my end goal. I feel like this will not only give me a benefit in Ultima Online, but in utilizing the Arduino to its full potential. Playing a game AND learning. That's how I'll justify it to my fiance ;)
I'm ready to follow the tutorials and use the hell out of the search button. I'm sure you'll be hearing more from me when I get a little further in my learning.
Title: Re: I feel new again... :(
Post by: Hoby on March 28, 2012, 11:30:49 AM
Welcome, and nice intro. Like you said, be sure to abuse the hell outta the search button. Look around ask questions, lots of knowledable people here. Im sure a admin will be around shortly to unrestrict you. Hope to see you active on the boards!
Title: Re: I feel new again... :(
Post by: HBC on March 28, 2012, 11:31:36 AM
That's what I'm hoping for at least. The community here seems... more open to people learning than certain other forums :)
Title: Re: I feel new again... :(
Post by: TrailMyx on March 28, 2012, 11:56:56 AM
Congrats on the impending wedding (or condolences coming from a long-time divorcee - heh)
Welcome to the site!
Title: Re: I feel new again... :(
Post by: HBC on March 28, 2012, 12:01:52 PM
Thanks Trail! My Sgt. told me you're not a real cop until you've been divorced once, so hopefully I never become a real officer. :P
Title: Re: I feel new again... :(
Post by: Hoby on March 28, 2012, 12:09:58 PM
haha thats funny. Im with TM, congrats or condolences? ;) Not sure which. Hope you don't become a real officer too! lo
Title: Re: I feel new again... :(
Post by: Cooms on March 28, 2012, 07:50:50 PM
Welcome and Congratulations on the Wedding. Welcome to the site! lol I am 25 and I have been divorced once already.
Title: Re: I feel new again... :(
Post by: formerlyrara on March 29, 2012, 06:34:43 AM
LOL cooms had you beat, was divorced at 22. was married at 17 :) Remarried and been with the ball and chain now 10 years plus.. Gah getting older and older..
Title: Re: I feel new again... :(
Post by: gimlet on March 29, 2012, 08:18:04 AM
Welcome!
Title: Re: I feel new again... :(
Post by: _C2_ on March 29, 2012, 10:27:14 AM
Welcome to the site!
Title: Re: I feel new again... :(
Post by: Trixta on March 30, 2012, 08:48:04 AM
W E L C O M E
if you can read this tell Gimlet he is the man! :P