LordBaguette

Been taking stock of my life recently and to be honest I have just been extremely bored and frustrated without having any kind of challenge in my life at the moment. Whilst I am still being paid for 38 hours work, I currently have hardly anything to do (boohoo i know) but it means I have a lot of spare time. I wanted a new challenge and have decided to begin learning Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and After Effects, with a view to hopefully start creating some free lance logos / art etc to hopefully eventually start making some money from it, and long term maybe even a career. I would also like to get into Motion Design eventually once comfortable with the software. Sick of where I am currently I just want a change of pace
 
I was interested in graphic design as a kid and did use photoshop back then a lot and Fireworks. But I havent done anything like that in easily over 10 years, so will be starting from the ground up with youtube tutorials. I saw @Grebothis interested in digital art, just wondering if anyone else has any experience with the programmes / the industry. Any tips etc would be great maybe even share your portfolios
 

Been taking stock of my life recently and to be honest I have just been extremely bored and frustrated without having any kind of challenge in my life at the moment. Whilst I am still being paid for 38 hours work, I currently have hardly anything to do (boohoo i know) but it means I have a lot of spare time. I wanted a new challenge and have decided to begin learning Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and After Effects, with a view to hopefully start creating some free lance logos / art etc to hopefully eventually start making some money from it, and long term maybe even a career. I would also like to get into Motion Design eventually once comfortable with the software. Sick of where I am currently I just want a change of pace
 
I was interested in graphic design as a kid and did use photoshop back then a lot and Fireworks. But I havent done anything like that in easily over 10 years, so will be starting from the ground up with youtube tutorials. I saw @Grebothis interested in digital art, just wondering if anyone else has any experience with the programmes / the industry. Any tips etc would be great maybe even share your portfolios
 

Well life hasn't been quite the same this year has it now? It's been a struggle, even for Mr Annoying Positive guy over here. Keeping going mentally is challenging enough in life as it is, let alone more lockdown news across the world. However, I haven't stopped, maybe procrastinated a little too much, but I wanted to report we are getting somewhere. Needless to say I can't do it without you all visiting and popping in, not forgetting our home for which i'm extremely grateful. This could be a long-ish one but it will be worth it so please read all of it!
 
I'll do my best to keep it brief (yeah, okay Lee) and maybe give you some visuals a long the way to make it easier to not switch off 😁
 
FG Progress Updates
 
We mentioned some months ago here, we (or more so I, with the help of you amazing people) wanted to make a stand and keep things moving where we could to make a difference. I've copied the bits mentioned from the thread and shown any progress next to it:
 
Merchandise Shop - New application purchased for FG so it can support the Merch shop. Early days but you may see that there is a resemblance of a shop on our Home (you can check it out in the menu bar).
 
It needs a lot of fleshing out with way more bits need to be added of course so obviously any ideas of things we should have in there please can you keep them coming. Big shout out to Matty @Misneach_  as he working through to find an american provider so we can get the same or similar designs to save on the postage.
 
FG Points/Gamerscore - This hasn't moved anywhere. Not received any ideas since we raised it and sits lower down the pecking order as it was an added incentive to your daily life at FG. Creating new sections (New entire page spaces for games) - I've started creating a few but obviously need a little more content to get them fully up and running. I'm considering making a few live with bare bones and getting all of you to help flesh them out a bit and offer suggestions on what you think would work best. That way we have something workable ongoing to regularly improve. Destiny and FIFA are a few i'm looking at but there's a lot of work under the hood with the new functionality to get it bang on. Just wanted to show you something to see progress is being made even if it still needs major tweaks and changes:      
 
Creating new sections - New homepage - its coming along too. Not too much to giveaway here but I think we need to have a central point for everyone to remember all the other parts of stuff we have fun with too. Work in progress below but getting there...even if it could end up meaning one extra click for some:
 
Expanding existing areas - we now have dedicated forums and discord channels for a few games with also corresponding notifications for those games. You may have seen a few pop up in discord and these should work well with new page spaces if we decide to have them. Guides & Tips section - We haven't received any new updates to it. With Destiny launching soon and with other brand new games as well as existing games starting to get a following (FIFA, 7 Days, etc) it would be good to get a few more up. Re-engaging with old FGers - we've seen a few faces come back, and its nice to see some of the PPRs of old (and new!) being updated. Its just a rubbish time for everyone so reading everyones PPRs, hearing that you're all okay and getting by however you can is really awesome to see. Would love to see more updates and people embrace PPRs more, even if its just to read others and comment on their ones. Its the one big way we can make a difference in such a small amount of effort. Open our doors to new FGers - A few people have graced us with their presence. Awesome thanks to people like Nutty @Nutcuttlit  spreading the FG wings out there on all manor of games. When you can, make sure you take the moment to make newer people feel part of the group properly. The more we help each other, the better we'll all feel about stuff going on. Regular gaming nights schedule - We've definitely picked up a few things and I can only see more to come. FIFA Monday Night Football, GT Sport Weekly Races on Tuesdays, 7 Days horde nights every so often, and Destiny Raids have popped up again too. I think what I probably need to do is more simple YouTube explanations on how to set up events, etc as I fear just because I might not be able to turn up or can't make a night doesn't mean we can't make a go of things. We also have to be persistent. If a few times they don't work, you keep trying as the more it becomes force of habit, the more times people will join for fun and good times. Ways to help others (real charity fundraisers starting with charity streams) - I don't think we've managed to find enough time to do these of late which is a shame as its something we could definitely do to support others. I did think about a group Movember even if its 3 days late. Try to get a regular pattern on sending out Feel Good Fund parcels to caring FGers - There's been a few parcels sent out. I haven't updated the thread lately but this probably leads into a time where because this year has an absolute awful one for many, i'm going to try and do what I can to make something happen, starting with the BIG Xmas FGFGF Giveaway.  
Comms - WhatsApp
We clearly still have a major problem with how life is at present, even though we have Discord, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and our Home here to keep in touch. Whilst I started many years ago saying it could work, over recent years it proved to get in the way, as it makes us all a little lazy at times. However, with the year we've had, how many people are splintered over all those ways to connect, the inability to help get everyone on one simple chat application AND Sony royally fucking up playstation chat parties, I'm planning on resurrecting one purely for FGers. All I ask is that you don't forget this place as this is our Home. If we don't have a home, FG will splinter and die which we all don't want. Let me know if you want to be part of one and we'll see how it goes. When we seem in a better place in the world we'll see how things lay, like everything here and we can change things around as and when we're at that point. I won't hesitate to close it though if I feel this place is dying away. Any views, thoughts, opinions i'd be seriously grateful on this thread.
 
The BIG FGFGF Xmas Giveaway
Well, here we are. After not being able to do something last year and we've said enough about 2020 until the cows come home (never understood that expression when written down but it works when i say it out loud), its time I believe to put some smiles back on people's faces. I want to keep the Feel Good Fund surprises coming to direct people as and when I can but for the main part of the rest of this year, I want to do the following as I special thank you for being FG and being there for others here too.
 
We all love an advent calendar so here is our very own. Behind each door will be a prize we will give away, each day of the year. I'D URGE YOU TO KEEP IN CONTACT HERE TO NOT MISS OUT ON YOUR CHANCE.
 
Rather than spell out all the prizes on this thread straight away, the below lets you select each door to see whats behind each day of the 25 days of Christmas. I can detail them properly on a separate thread but for now go and enjoy whats behind each door 😄. The Raffle System will go up within the next 2 weeks for, I'll create a new thread and it will be for EXISTING FGers ONLY. It will be clear what the rules are to enter so make sure you check your FG login details as it will be linked to those.
 
The final point I just wanted to quickly touch on is Donations. We can't ever run without them, so thank you for anyone that has donated this year when it's been really tough. No matter whatever you can give and at whatever time, its massively grateful. It can't be like this every year but this one is on me to try and help bring some smiles back to the end of this year - Thank you to all of you for being FG.
 
GGFG
 
Link to FG Advent Calendar below (EDIT - I had it embedded in the post too but it doesn't paginate correctly on mobile, the link will be good to go for all):
 
Forever Gaming's Christmas Giveaway!
CALENDAR.MYADVENT.NET FG has created an advent calendar for you! Happy holidays! 🙂  

Joining details should be the same as the old club but just incase:
 
Club Name: Forever Gaming
 
I think thats all you need to send a request?
 
 
 

Good idea. I mean the system would be fine if they just had a private or public option... literally all they need to add to fix it. Not sure what they were thinking 

Hello all
 
I have recently purchased a Nintendo Switch for my girlfriend, I will also be using it. Just wondering how many people in FG have one / are actively playing it online. Currently have Animal Crossing (thats for her) and Pokemon Shield. Zelda Breath of the Wild will be my next purchase
 
Tom

poo sorry didnt see it

Was good fun, I kind expected it to be a disaster but we played quite well 😂 @GazzaGarratt I would advise watching a quick video on all the little tips like finness shots, lobbed through balls etc 

I will probably cycle most of it, but I am game
 

ill play - although not played pro clubs for years

FG Friday just gone was seriously awesome lolz everyone. I needed it muchly after my internet has been hit by a nuke so I was tethered to my phone internet enjoying the Packet Loss like some others for a change 😎
 
@Dan94  was utterly ridiculous. Like, ridiculously ridiculous. Not many could stop him all night as he clearly has been at the gym making all the (Packet) gains 💪😂 Tom @LordBaguette  was on fine form with his well timed crap jokes. We'll let him off for winng one or two games cos of that. "PlumberDave, *bum, bum*, we're going to, Plumber Dave" 🤣🤣
 
'Poor' Rich @tronic44 😂 propping up the leaderboard most of the night, mainly cos of knife setbacks. Then again, @phil bottle seemed all too happy to place himself on the end of my knife all night, Cockney savage. @Laidback Lankyman  Mike kept saying he was playing for last place whilst pulling out killstreaks here and there that didn't go unnoticed. @Greboth setting the setback to 3 for most of the night on Gun Game was his greatest achievement to date. Never seen him so frustrated coming 2nd and 3rd so much. Hilarious. Nice one for taking over the host mantle though buddy 😘
 
I think Paul @slamminbones  will forever be my nemesis in whatever game I come up on. At least unlike Dan, I can knife him back a few times. I spent a few hundred miles just tracking Dan down to knife the fucker to stop him from winning. Nick grabbing a fantastic win near the end of the night on One in the Chamber but we couldn't let him enjoy it for long, as it must've been the Packet loss everywhere. @crispymorgan  and @Ajay  making an appearance was refreshing to see. I think we've all missed Crispy's utter moodiness and anger when its blatantly not his fault that he came about 6th. Just wonderful bliss hearing that all over again. 🥰 And finally @Diddums graced us with his presence late in the night and surprised us all by not going for a fag and a shit until the 4th continuous game.
 
Shame @Stretch616  had an issue with his PS4 accepting discs otherwise he could've joined on the ultimate banter. Still nice to hear his frustrated voice though. Thanks to Elliott @Middle Class Caveman  for sorting the earlier games before his kid decided to have an accident of all accidents 💩
 
GGFG all!! On to the next one!
@Ajay  @ChaosGladiator  @crispymorgan  @Diddums @Dan94  @Greboth @Laidback Lankyman  @Middle Class Caveman  @phil bottle @Plumbers Crack  @slamminbones  @Bluebear  @LordBaguette  @tronic44

😂 sorry phil

Made it slower but buy ins are same 

Made it slower but buy ins are same 

Event Title: FG Poker Tournament 2
Event Author: LordBaguette
Calendar: Community Calendar
Event Date: 07/04/2020 08:00 PM
 
Second FG poker tournament. Moved to Saturdays going forward 
 
FG Poker Tournament 2
 
Details on how to join below - if you have already joined the club, skip to registering to the tournament step
 
Apologies, due to gambling law issues, Americans wont be able to join
 
NEXT TOURNAMENT SATURDAY 4TH JULY 8.00PM GMT
 
Instructions for access:
 
Download PokerStars client from:
 
 Online Poker – Play Poker Games at PokerStars
WWW.POKERSTARS.UK Join PokerStars today - the world's best online poker room with best tournaments anywhere online. Great offers for new players, don't miss out!  
 
Register an account
 
Once registered see below instructions for joining the Home Club
 
Join a Home Games club Click on the Home Games tab in the main lobby. Bottom right of home page, click more then home games Select Join a Poker Club. Enter the Club ID and Invitation Code along with your name or comment (your name or comments will only be seen by the Club Manager in order to approve your application to join the club. ... Agree to the Home Games Terms & Conditions. Select Join Club.  
Club ID Is 3615216
The invitation code is fg_poker
 
Once in the club lobby, to view upcoming tournaments, click schedule, then at the bottom there will be a list of tournaments. Click the tournament, and then register to join. This must be done prior to the starting time of the tournament.
 
The next tournament I have set up is for July 4th at 8PM UK Time. Buy in is 5.50 pounds, with 1 optional rebuy if you get knocked out early. This will be the first test run tournament, so hopefully will go okay, may edit some of the blind times etc if it ends up being too long. I can change the tournament time if people aren't happy with it
 
If you want to chat and play, we will use the FG discord room FG Lounge
 
Let me know if you need any assistance in joining the club and / or tournament
 
Good luck all!
 
 
 
 
N.B. If viewing this via the FG App, please visit the Calendar event via browser to RSVP. Thanks.
 

FG Lounge on discord  if you are joining the chat! @phil bottle @GazzaGarratt @tronic44  @Middle Class Caveman  @Stretch616  @G_dub52  @Greboth

FG Lounge on discord  if you are joining the chat! @phil bottle @GazzaGarratt @tronic44  @Middle Class Caveman  @Stretch616  @G_dub52  @Greboth

FG Lounge on discord  if you are joining the chat! @phil bottle @GazzaGarratt @tronic44  @Middle Class Caveman  @Stretch616  @G_dub52  @Greboth

FG Lounge on discord  if you are joining the chat! @phil bottle @GazzaGarratt @tronic44  @Middle Class Caveman  @Stretch616  @G_dub52  @Greboth

FG Lounge on discord  if you are joining the chat! @phil bottle @GazzaGarratt @tronic44  @Middle Class Caveman  @Stretch616  @G_dub52  @Greboth

@GazzaGarratt@phil bottle@tronic44 @G_dub52  @Middle Class Caveman  @Stretch616  @Greboth
 
Make sure you guys register for the tournament before 8PM friday!!
 

@GazzaGarratt@phil bottle@tronic44 @G_dub52  @Middle Class Caveman  @Stretch616  @Greboth
 
Make sure you guys register for the tournament before 8PM friday!!
 

@GazzaGarratt@phil bottle@tronic44 @G_dub52  @Middle Class Caveman  @Stretch616  @Greboth
 
Make sure you guys register for the tournament before 8PM friday!!
 

@GazzaGarratt@phil bottle@tronic44 @G_dub52  @Middle Class Caveman  @Stretch616  @Greboth
 
Make sure you guys register for the tournament before 8PM friday!!
 

@GazzaGarratt@phil bottle@tronic44 @G_dub52  @Middle Class Caveman  @Stretch616  @Greboth
 
Make sure you guys register for the tournament before 8PM friday!!