Two weeks ago, a decision was made by the War Council in light of continuing issues with MCC to limit the Field Marshals' choices on map selection to H2A and H4 maps. That decision has been rescinded. I want to also come out and say that I was the first one to originally suggest the option. Here's what happened:
I and two other members from my Squad who are in the War Council gave anecdotal evidence on our experiences after the first battle night. The conclusion was that we felt that Halo 2 played poorly online. We also concluded the same thing about the titles except for H2A and Halo 4. So I suggested that we limit our map selection to those games until the next content update for the game. With two other WC members behind me, we pressured the rest of the War Council to do the same. Some found no fault with the logic, others dissented but reluctantly agreed.
A poll came up quickly about the decision. The argument was that the War Council did not consult with the community about the decision, and that for an indefinite period of time, the War Council would continue to act without consulting you all. And that argument was right. It is our job as community leaders to balance the needs and wants of the community, and we left you out of the equation. Whether we felt it was wise for the stability of our events or not, we should have included your opinions and experiences in our judgment. By pushing the other members of the War Council, I acted to limit that inclusion. I did so hastily and with little regard to the rest of you, and I am truly sorry.
To those that voted in the poll and disagreed with the War Council's decision, please forgive our lack of discretion to you. And to those that agreed, we appreciate the support, but it is not right to vilify those who opposed your viewpoints. Anarchy and JamieDJ were not trying to spread discord in the community by bringing this issue to light, and it is wrong to target them for doing so.
Going forward, the High Commands of both armies will factor the opinions of our members into our map choices, just as we will factor war tactics and the state of the game. If you want to play a specific map come Sunday, refer to the WARMAP and ask your High Command what options are available so that we can make those decisions. We are listening.
I'm leaving this thread unlocked for anyone to speak their mind. But if you fight among yourselves, know that this is your only warning. Infractions will be issued to all parties involved in any offensive behavior, no matter who thinks who is right.
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