Hello and welcome to [link=http://www.theforce.net]TheForce.net[/link]'s Jedi Council Forums!

So, you're new to the boards and trying to figure out how things are working around here?
Congrats, you just found the place to be!

This thread has been created to give you a first impression of the boards and the JC life. There's a swimming pool, a bowling alley, rancor riding, a rollercoaster, free food and drinks for everyone and everything else that a good party needs. Introduce yourself, get to know your fellow posters, and most importantly, have a great time!


The following posts contain some information that might be helpful to make your stay enjoyable.


Please note that this is a social thread, not an ongoing discussion. You don't have to read every single message - just go directly to the last page and join in.



Daniel lock: Sad to see this thread go. Everyone please feel free to join us at the next [link=http://boards.theforce.net/Welcome_New_Users/b10181/20338327/?0]Newbie Welcome Party[/link]. See you there!

 

Some useful links for you:

[blockquote][link=http://boards.theforce.net/message.asp?topic=4045696]The Official Welcome Thread[/link] - It's long , but very well worth it. A Must-Read!![/blockquote]

[hl=navy]Frequently Asked Questions[/hl]

[ul][li]How do I use the Smilies?
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[blockquote]Click on [link=http://boards.theforce.net/user_options.asp]Options[/link] near top of the screen and choose the second option, [link=http://boards.theforce.net/user_details.asp]Change Your User Details[/link]. Scroll down to the bottom of the page, there you'll find the place to type your signature. [link=http://boards.theforce.net/help/faqs.asp?markupcodes#htmlcodes]Markup Codes[/link] don't work here - if you want to post a link, just type the URL.[/blockquote][/li]
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[blockquote]Click on [link=http://boards.theforce.net/user_options.asp]Options[/link] near top of the screen and choose the eighth option, [link=http://boards.theforce.net/user_icons.asp]Choose Your Icon[/link].[/blockquote][/li]
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[blockquote]Just click on the username of the person. For example, if you want to see my profile, click on [link=http://boards.theforce.net/user.asp?usr=341669] [hl=mediumpurple]Morgaine[/hl][/link] at the beginning of my post.[/blockquote][/li]
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[blockquote]These questions are answered in the [link=http://boards.theforce.net/help]Snowboards Help[/link] index.[/blockquote][/li]
[li]Why do some topic have a line through them?[/li][li]How do I become moderator?[/li][li]What is the "Watched User list"?[/li][li]What is a sock?[/li][li]What is spamming/trolling/flaming?
[blockquote]Try [link=http://boards.theforce.net/message.asp?topic=4042642&replies=20]The Margaritaville Yellow Pages[/link] or [link=http://boards.theforce.net/message.asp?topic=4045825]Communications Freqently Asked Questions[/link] for answers.
Long topics, but very informative.[/blockquote][/li]
[li]What do all these abbreviations mean??
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Ok, now you've probably already discovered that the JC is a pretty big place.
The following post is supposed to give you an overview of the different forums. I highly recommend you to take a look around, there are many interesting discussions all over the place.
If you want to discuss a certain topic, but don't know where, please don't hesistate to ask.

For more information about a specific forum, I recommend you to read the informational threads that can be found in the headers of most boards, or to contact a forum moderator.



[ul][li] [link=http://boards.theforce.net/default.asp?cat=10020][hl=navy]Welcome[/hl][/link]
[blockquote][link=http://boards.theforce.net/board.asp?brd=10313]Informational Threads[/link]
The purpose of this board is to make it easier to find informational threads that are normally scattered across a number of different forums.
[link=http://boards.theforce.net/board.asp?brd=10181]Welcome New Users[/link]
This board is for welcoming new members and explaining how things work to them.[/blockquote][/li]
[li][link=http://boards.theforce.net/default.asp?cat=10001] [hl=navy]The Star Wars Films[/hl] [/link]
[blockquote][link=http://boards.theforce.net/board.asp?brd=10331]Episode III (Spoilers)[/link]
Discussion on the third and final chapter in George Lucas' exciting Star Wars Saga. The only place at the JC where you can discuss Episode III spoilers. A New Hope Spoilers are also allowed.
[link=http://boards.theforce.net/board.asp?brd=10014]Episode III (Non-Spoilers)[/link]
Discuss Episode III without fear of being spoiled!
[link=http://boards.theforce.net/board.asp?brd=10007]The Phantom Menace[/link]
Reactions, Thoughts, and Discussion of the Beginning Chapter to the Star Wars Saga.
[link=http://boards.theforce.net/board.asp?brd=10001]Attack of the Clones[/link]
Discussion forum for Episode II: Attack of the Clones.
[link=http://boards.theforce.net/board.asp?brd=10002]Classic Trilogy[/link]
A forum for those who remember, for those who will never forget, and for those who are experiencing the original trilogy for the very first time. Discuss Episodes IV, V and VI to your heart's content.
[link=http://boards.theforce.net/board.asp?brd=10456]Star Wars Saga[/link]
A new forum that bridges the entire Star Wars mythology on one board.
[link=http://boards.theforce.net/board.asp?brd=10467]Small Screen Star Wars[/link]
Come on in to talk about any of the Star Wars projects that have been released on television. Everything from the Clone Wars animated projects to the Holiday Special to the Ewok and Droid cartoons, and more.
[link=http://boards.theforce.net/board.asp?brd=10190]Star Wars Music[/link]
The place to discuss the Star Wars music. From Duel of the Fates to fan made music, anything about Star Wars music is allowed.
[link=http://boards.theforce.net/board.asp?brd=10265]LucasFilm Projects[/link]
You can discuss other Lucasfilm projects here, ILM work, etc.. that are not directly SW, but do have the LFL connection.
[link=http://boards.theforce.net/board.asp?brd=10012]Star Wars Community[/link]
A social forum for the discussion of anything Star Wars that doesn't seem to fit anywhere else. [/blockquote][/li]
[li][link=http://boards.theforce.net/default.asp?cat=10002][hl=navy]Beyond The Films: The Expanded Universe[/hl][/link]
[blockquote][link=http://boards.theforce.net/board.asp?brd=10458]Literature Rev

 

And now... let the party begin!

Enjoy your stay, everyone.

 

Woohoo! New digs!


Welcome to all the newbies, and the returning oldbies. Enjoy your time in the Welcome Party, we're all here to have fun.

 

Brilliant work, Julia. And welcome to the new users - enjoy yourselves around here.


*waits for the new users...*

 

Thanks. And welcome (back).


Good point, Obi Anne. I'll edit that.

 

Good job, Morgaine!

//Waits for some newbies.

 

I'm back! what happened to the Newbie Welcome Partyv2.0?
*waits in line for the roller coaster while sipping sushi beer*

 

Most excellent work, Morgaine.

*brings in blue milk and oreos for the newbies*

 

Hi guys, just popped in to say Hello.

Like the new digs.

*looks around and nods head*

Let the Party begin, Hey where's My Drink I hope it's not that Sushi beer, it went to my head last time.

Hey put on the dance music someone.

 

Looks great, Morgaine. Nice job, as always.

 

*Drags stuff from old thread to new thread*

Sweet. New digs. And maybe I'll be here more often.

Pfff!

Yeah, right!

 

New thread!!! Yaaaaaaaaaaayyyy!!! Wunderbar!!!

::starts pumping water from the swimming pool in the old thread to the new one:: We need some mementos, that's all. Newbies, too! All noobz report in!!

 

I'M STILL HERE!!!

*looks around the new place* WOW!!!



[hl=black]Emp_Palpartine[/hl]

 

Again, thank you all.

Welcome to the new thread, everyone.


Now all we need are some newbies. Come on, don't be shy!

 

**pops in**

Ooo nice decorations

 

Thank you Morgaine for taking your time. The colours match your colours too!

 

Well, it didn't take that long, actually. I copied most of it from version 2.0, just updated a few things.

And the colors are still my old name colors. I might change that for the next version.

 

*turns on some music*

Okay!

Now where are the newbies?

Did I scare them all away?

 

//comes out of hiding//

You scared me

 

Hey everyone!

Just wanted to let you know that I'm on holidays for a week, and won't be able to get online in the next couple of days. I'll be back on Friday, October 11th.

If there's a problem in this forum while I'm gone, please contact another moderator, I'm sure that everyone will be willing to help you out.

Goodbye, and see you all next week!

Julia

 

Morgaine throws the best parties!

Enjoy your time off!

Hellooooo newbies!

 

*falls in through the door tired dusty and in need of a drink*

pheeeewwww! This place is HUGE!,
*dumps bag before slowly sliding to meet it, lifts head from the ground*

oh by the way Hi! I'm Fluffy, a newbie and self-confessed fetthead. Thanks.
*drops face back on to the ground mumbling*
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