[August 15th, 2006]
I signed onto the site as -Blaze. A rule later disallowed me from starting my name with a "-". So I became Blaze28.
Without realizing it, I had signed up on Clock Day. When my submission passed through with a huge score, I was so happy! I had no idea what was going on!
I later found out what had happened, but like many users I ran with it.
After only a month or two of Newgrounds, I stopped coming to the site all together.
[August 12th, 2007]
Out of the blue, I decided to take an interest in Flash again. I wanted a name without numbers or any of that bullshit in it. I took down all submission off that account, so I could start fresh!
I asked for a name change, but didn't get one. So I had to start my new acount as Goat-Man.
I had no idea where the name came from, and still don't.
Again without realizing, it was almost exactly a year later, and right near Clock Day. But this time I was prepared, and refused to submit anything. Mostly because of hatred for Clock Day.
[August 22nd, 2007]
My first submission as Goat-Man that hadn't been previously submitted as Blaze28. (Although the two after were old submissions)
It did decently. But got my realizing how much I enjoyed sitting down doing Flash!
[October 28th, 2007]
My first award! It was part of a collab, but damn that felt good. Again, inspired to try harder than ever before!!
[November 1st, 2007]
I won a Pumpkin Carving Contest. My Tankmen carving earned me 4th place!
I even got an extra little honor, because JohnnyUtah made the carving his display picture on his userpage for about a month. Thanks man!
Which is awesome, because the spot was added just for me. Maybe I'll do another next year ;)
[March 12th, 2008]
My first submission featuring my new mascot character, the Goat. It was also my first submission to get really positive feedback, and awesome reviews. I was actually one review shy of Review Crew Pick. That still feels like a kick in the teeth to think that :(
But as of May 23rd, it had 50 reviews, and was on 20 favorite artists lists!!
[March 18th, 2008]
My second piece on Newgrounds to feature the Goat!
It was also my first Daily 1st!! Oh joy!
I got to work with the 2 very popular twins, MarcyVF and TommyVF. That is still an honor to me, and feels awesome!
Without them, my Goat wouldn't exist!
[May 5th, 2008]
I show Newgrounds a little love by purchasing the Captain Figure.
It's awesome, and is proudly on display in my room!
[June 17th, 2008]
I am officially on 50 favorite artists lists!
That feels great. I feel loved. I hope my fans continue to grow (but not for no reason of course. I plan to earn them!)
I love my fans, thank you guys!
[June 28th, 2008]
I have officially been credited in more Flashes in 2008 than in 2007.
2007 = 13
2008 = 14 (so far...)
[August 12th, 2008]
I have now been a member of the Newgrounds community for nearly 2 years!
1 year exactly as Goat-Man!!
I wish I had some sort of anniversary Flash ready, but I forgot about it completely.
As of today, I have also made 100 Flash reviews!
[December 9th, 2008]
My first solo award! Daily 4th!
That same submission also got the Review Crew Pick!
Goat 51
[January 3rd, 2009]
Because of the Daily 4th of Goat 51, I was randomized, and was a part of the monthly voting panel for the first time in my Newgrounds history!
I spent a lot of time, making sure I picked out those that I thought were the best, and most deserving.
Not just because they had a video game parody...
igott
that is an interesting ride.
Graeme
Hopefully it's not over yet!