Well, NE may be considered more elitist than any other site, but it has gotten better for new players, especially with the advent of NE4. I am a fairly new member to that site, having been on there for little over two years and I've been treated with plenty of respect and I have lost it over acts of stupidity. I was never the best player at RCT2 and a lot of people criticized and looked down at me also due to my attitude on that site, but I matured a little more and was given a lot more respect in the process. Many people think NEdesigns is a very exclusive website and hate the fact that there are accolades. People need to remember that they don't need to get accolade (just play for fun), and a lot of parks and most designs don't get it. I have yet to get an accolade myself, but thanks to my determination and the good and helpful feedback of people at New Element, I have improved and hopefully will get it soon. There are plenty of new players at NE designs. The thing most people would dislike would be members acting arrogant, annoying, and rude. I don't have a major problem with anyone on that site and whenever I post a screen, I can get blunt criticism, but people there are kind and helpful. Personally, it doesn't matter your skill level (unless it is very low and you criticize another player's skill level). I think that NE isn't mainly elitist but most members are serious and frank. Unlike TPR, it is a mostly RCT site, so it is pretty much expected. Most people on NE are hardworking and improving players of varying style and skill. As long as you don't develop a reputation or have the wrong attitude, you'll have no problem. Most people on NE designs are tolerant as well as kind and will provide honest feedback. It is a great website and has recently became very liberal. I have yet to meet a haughty elitist in this great community of helpful and civil gamers.
