FC Update 7.9

[Mythonian]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-BxCzOpcSp4

FC Update 7.9

Peacetime Update!


Welcome to Peacetime!

REDD was victorious in the Second War of Halo 4, and managed to capture Vortex. Now, Peacetime is upon us as we prepare for the upcoming war.

Peacetime is when we take a break from Battles, look back at the last war, and try to come up with ways to improve how we do things. This includes revising our Rules of Engagement, looking at how Battle Nights are set up and managed, and trying to streamline or refine everything we do, so that the next war is more fun and enjoyable for everyone.

This Peacetime, we have a questionnaire which we'd like everyone to fill out. It gives us a lot of feedback so that we know what we need to focus on, so we'd really appreciate it if you took a look at it!


Peacetime Questionnaire: http://goo.gl/x73A2I

or fill the form out below!1-RV6wAeOsrYxjkE89-Aa_MbytGG8GHgdKRXsQBM2MLI

However, Peacetime is not forever. War will return, and the date of the first Battle Night of the next war is going to be...

August 18th, 2013
So mark your calendars! The first Attack Plans will be up the Monday prior to that date! Only a few weeks left!


Which Army is Right For Me?

As always, during Peacetime members are able to transfer between the armies much more freely.

So far, 46 people have transferred between armies. At the time of writing this, 21 have gone from REDD to BLUE, and 25 from BLUE to REDD. The armies should be nice and mixed up for next war, which always helps to keep the wars interesting. :)

We always encourage people to give both armies a chance, so if you think you might be interested, click here (http://fcwars.net/forums/showthread.php?11719-Peacetime-Transfers).

Since I joined over 3.5 years ago, I've gone from BLUE, to neutral, to REDD, to neutral, to BLUE, to neutral. Both armies were always a lot of fun. Now, to continue that pattern, I'm personally going to hop over to REDD (if they'll have me) and see if I can enjoy the next war a bit. :) (Note: it should go without saying, but I always put the community first, so no, I won't be giving unfair advantages to REDD, except if you count the fact that I'd be shooting at BLUEs.)


MedeMagic

Like last month, MedeDust has made a new banner for us. Unlike last month, the Fluid, REDD, and BLUE designs will have to wait a bit and will be released over the next week or two, hopefully.

If you weren't automatically set to it, click below to check it out!


http://gyazo.com/5a68ab09ec33e4bf9ec707484 981a354.png (http://fcwars.net/forums/forum.php?styleid=28)

First time a new skin included a redesigned navigation bar. Took me a few hours to get that working nicely, but I think it turned out pretty nicely. :)

To switch between our skins at any time, just use the dropdown menu at the bottom left of any page.


In addition to that, a full new set of rank images, see below:





REDD High Command
http://www.fcwars.net/node/ug/august/REDDFM.pnghttp://www.fcwars.net/node/ug/august/REDDGEN.png
http://www.fcwars.net/node/ug/august/REDDLTG.pnghttp://www.fcwars.net/node/ug/august/REDDMJG.pnghttp://www.fcwars.net/node/ug/august/REDDBRIG.png





REDD Flag Officers
http://www.fcwars.net/node/ug/august/REDDCOL.pnghttp://www.fcwars.net/node/ug/august/REDDLTC.pnghttp://www.fcwars.net/node/ug/august/REDDMAJ.png





REDD Officers
http://www.fcwars.net/node/ug/august/REDDCPT.pnghttp://www.fcwars.net/node/ug/august/REDD1LT.png
http://www.fcwars.net/node/ug/august/REDD2LT.pnghttp://www.fcwars.net/node/ug/august/REDDCWO.pnghttp://www.fcwars.net/node/ug/august/REDDWO.png





REDD Enlisted
http://www.fcwars.net/node/ug/august/REDDSGMoR.pnghttp://www.fcwars.net/node/ug/august/REDDSGM.pnghttp://www.fcwars.net/node/ug/august/REDD1SG.pnghttp://www.fcwars.net/node/ug/august/REDDMSG.png
http://www.fcwars.net/node/ug/august/REDDGSG.pnghttp://www.fcwars.net/node/ug/august/REDDSSG.pnghttp://www.fcwars.net/node/ug/august/REDDSGT.pnghttp://www.fcwars.net/node/ug/august/REDDCPL.png
http://www.fcwars.net/node/ug/august/REDDLCP.pnghttp://www.fcwars.net/node/ug/august/REDDSPC.pnghttp://www.fcwars.net/node/ug/august/REDDPFC.pnghttp://www.fcwars.net/node/ug/august/REDDPVT.png







BLUE High Command
http://www.fcwars.net/node/ug/august/BLUEFM.pnghttp://www.fcwars.net/node/ug/august/BLUEGEN.png
http://www.fcwars.net/node/ug/august/BLUELTG.pnghttp://www.fcwars.net/node/ug/august/BLUEMJG.pnghttp://www.fcwars.net/node/ug/august/BLUEBRIG.png





BLUE Flag Officers
http://www.fcwars.net/node/ug/august/BLUECOL.pnghttp://www.fcwars.net/node/ug/august/BLUELTC.pnghttp://www.fcwars.net/node/ug/august/BLUEMAJ.png





BLUE Officers
http://www.fcwars.net/node/ug/august/BLUECPT.pnghttp://www.fcwars.net/node/ug/august/BLUE1LT.png
http://www.fcwars.net/node/ug/august/BLUE2LT.pnghttp://www.fcwars.net/node/ug/august/BLUECWO.pnghttp://www.fcwars.net/node/ug/august/BLUEWO.png





BLUE Enlisted
http://www.fcwars.net/node/ug/august/BLUESGMoB.pnghttp://www.fcwars.net/node/ug/august/BLUESGM.pnghttp://www.fcwars.net/node/ug/august/BLUE1SG.pnghttp://www.fcwars.net/node/ug/august/BLUEMSG.png
http://www.fcwars.net/node/ug/august/BLUEGSG.pnghttp://www.fcwars.net/node/ug/august/BLUESSG.pnghttp://www.fcwars.net/node/ug/august/BLUESGT.pnghttp://www.fcwars.net/node/ug/august/BLUECPL.png
http://www.fcwars.net/node/ug/august/BLUELCP.pnghttp://www.fcwars.net/node/ug/august/BLUESPC.pnghttp://www.fcwars.net/node/ug/august/BLUEPFC.pnghttp://www.fcwars.net/node/ug/august/BLUEPVT.png





There are also new images for neutral members, but you'll have to find those yourselves. :P


Peacetime Map Testing

In order to get some testing on maps that may possibly be used in the next war, we'll be doing multiple events each week for the rest of Peacetime.

Everyone is welcome to show up, and if you do, you'll get a sneak preview at possible maps to be used, will be able to give direct criticisms/suggestions about the map, or make suggestions of other maps to use. The more the merrier!

Three events each week:
Tuesday, 8:00 PM EST.
Thursday, 8:00 PM EST.
Saturday, 6:00 PM EST.

This Saturday, I will personally not be there, but someone else from the Forge Department may organize it and try getting some people together.



We'll be posting up some more updates over the next two weeks, including all the changes we're making to how the war works. Until then, continue giving us feedback and suggestions so that we can make Rec3 the best war so far!

~Mythonian :cyborg:

[RetRdidMunkie]

Damn, those ranks look nice.

Mede does good work.

[Dos Eggys]

When are the sweet new rank images being rolled out?

Nevermind, derp.

[Jam Cliché]

WOW, colors.

[Fuzzy]

Loved the video (props to Myth)! Love the new images (props to Mede)!

I call dibs on Myth being in Vanquish!!!

[KillerGUNNY132]

Great update. Loved the video. Love the new skin. Love the usergroup images.

Good stuff.

[Blackhawk570]

im just posting to see my new image

[Relapsive]

Sorry fuzzy, myth is my new general.

[Anthuknee]

Wow everything looks good.Great job to everyone

[THExSPIDERMAN]

Bask in the glory of my double rank.




Nvm they took it away

[OPOC1L1PSE]

Fantastic update. That video brought me to tears with REDD's beauty. The new user groups look fucking fantastic. An all around great addition to the community. Can't wait for this next war to start.

[Maxdoggy]

I'm glad we decided to feed MedeDust legitimate food this month - just look at the results!
<3 our resident Mexican.

Me gusta.

[Fateless Wolf]

great update myth. im with opoc on that vid did bring a slight tear to my eye as well. next war here I come ;)

[Spattan177]

great video! what is that song? kinda catchy. I nap now. have nice day comrades.

[Mythonian]

Loved the video (props to Myth)!


Loved the video.


That video brought me to tears with REDD's beauty.


great update myth. im with opoc on that vid did bring a slight tear to my eye as well. next war here I come ;)
Glad you guys liked the video. Been wanting to do something like that since the very first Reach war, but never got around to it until this time. xD


great video! what is that song? kinda catchy. I nap now. have nice day comrades.

It's in the description of the video on YouTube. "End of War" by BlueOceans. You can check it out here: http://www.newgrounds.com/audio/listen/541709

[RaZ Vader]

http://www.ltparis.com/images/vader-impressive.jpg

I like everything. Keep up the good work gents. Proud of you all.

[GhostHammer]

Everything looks awesome, great job everyone :)

[Silko]

Sexy

[Sgt Catastrophe]

I'm loving the new skin. :panda::new:

[DECEIT]

Solid video, good job!

[HellSpawn 101]

good job guys loved it

[Zeta Crossfire]

That was amazing. Great work on the video.

[Asseroya]

The ranks aren´t better than the old ones, but I guess they look a bit fancy

[Choca Cola]

Mede, you do too well for your own good, tone it back or things might happen to you. Anyways sweet update Myth.

[zZ Dr K Zz]

I LOVE everything I'm seeing so far! <3's all around!

[Harry]

I COME BACK AFTER A WEEK TO SEE THIS AWESOMENESS.

:panda: