July 2016 - Throwback July

[John the best]

Avatar updated

[TysonV]

Sporting the avatar. Let's have fun.

[Astoriana]

Liberty stands

[robellis00]

Avatar updated! Freedom isn't free.

[t4mcr53s2]

happy birthday Canada, avatar updated though debated Lady Liberty

unfortunately getting harder to represent that we in the south still/(ever) welcomed anyone's tired ,poor, and hungry... I hope the dream doesn't fade

[tzor]

You can ring my bell, bell, bell, ring my bell.

[TheTrueNorth]

Happy Day Canucks

[EBConquer]

[Swifte]

i'm here for the avatar medal.

[ooge]

Avatar medal

[Bigroo4601]

Avatar in place!

[DoomYoshi]

To anyone who played Mortal Kombat X - my avatar makes the same sound that you hear when you do Cassie Cage's salute move.

[rizky_biznezz]

Avatar changed

[kizkiz]

And I have an avatar

[Dukasaur]

And I have an avatar

Oh, look! It's the same as mine!

[Godd]

say it aint so, here's mine

[kizkiz]

And I have an avatar

Oh, look! It's the same as mine!

Ooooh

by the way - What is it? lol

[ABN - PFDR]

USA

[Leroy Gibbs]

I'll give it a shot, just joined and saw this.

[Dukasaur]

And I have an avatar

Oh, look! It's the same as mine!

Ooooh

by the way - What is it? lol

The Houses of Parliament.

It's built in imitation of yours....

[ESQuire]

Avatar set. Looking forward to the medal.

[TimWoodbury]

got my avi set

[harvmax]

initiated new avatar, please send medal at end of month.

[gregwolf121]

eh why not, free medal can't hurt

[ConfederateSS]

Official Monthly Challenge for July 2016
Brought to you by the Community Team



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July 1, 1867
Canada Day is a momentous day in North American history. Under the Constitution Act (previously the British North America Act), the colonies of New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and the United Providence of Canada collectively formed a single country called Canada. A day of celebration was held under the name "Dominion Day" up until 1982, until legislation was passed officially sponsoring and renaming the day to Canada Day. On this day, Canadians at home and all across the world celebrate the founding of their home.

July 4, 1776
Independence Day for the United States of America was a triumph for not just a revolution in a war sense, but in a revolution for democracy. The American Revolution was a historical precedent many would follow- the underdog had finally won, the colony overthrew her queen, and the Age of Empires would soon see its close. Colonies all over America soon followed suit- Mexico overthrew the Spaniards, Canada the British, Haiti the French, and a large part of South America would soon declare its freedom. And what a glorious declaration it was! Democracy was on the rise, the oppressed were now leaders, and the oppressors had been slain. On this day, not only do we celebrate for the end of a war, but for a new wave of freedom, liberty, and peace.

Canada Day is July 1st, and the U.S. Independence Day is July 4th. Both of them are huge holidays for our respective countries, and for those of us living close to the border they often merge together. Here in Niagara, for instance, there is a "Friendship Festival" in Fort Erie that spans the gap and celebrates both holidays, and in other border towns there are similar events. This year we have what is known as a "perfect" Friendship Festival weekend, with July 1st being on Friday and July 4th being on Monday, and many of the younger and/or more adventurous souls will be partying the whole four days through!

NO SIGN-UPS REQUIRED - Everyone is eligible!
To appear on the scoreboard all you need to do is join and win at least one game started between July 01 and July 31.

Settings
Maps: Canada, North America, or USA
Players per game: 4+
Game Type: Doubles, Triples, or Quadruples
Initial Troops: Any
Round Limit: Any
Play Order: Any
Spoils: Any
Reinforcements: Any
Special Gameplay: FOG - optional; TRENCH - optional
Round Length: Any

Medal Criteria
Tokens are for WINS only.
40 points are required for a medal and at least 2 of each token type.

Each BRONZE Token is worth 1 point - 4 and 6 player games
Each SILVER Token is worth 3 points - 8, 9, and 10 player games
Each GOLD Token is worth 5 points - 12+ player games

Wins will still be counted until August 31.

JULY SCOREBOARD

Bonus Opportunity
Any player that sports one of the avatars below for the month of July and posts in this thread saying so will receive a General Achievement Medal.



Notes

• Games must start between CC Time: 2016-07-01 00:00:00 and CC Time: 2016-07-31 23:59:59 to be considered for the challenge.
• Any issues will be solved by me, [player]CatchersMitt14[/player], and my word is final.

------------July first was going to be The USA's Independence DAY...But the Southern States lead by N.C. Rep....Forced Tom Jefferson to rewrite his document. Because he originally wanted ALL MEN/PEOPLE FREE from British rule. Including the slaves. The Southern States were not going to join the fight. At the same time The US was trying to get help from France and Spain. In order to look Unified. Jefferson gave in. rewrote his document. It was delivered to THE BRITISH(well ratified on it's way...) on July 4th instead of July 1st. So The USA and Canada could have had the same B-Day.
------------In Detroit/Windsor area. We always had a International Freedom Festival. But people ruined it. Still have fireworks. But the party isn't as KOOL as it used to be years ago. It lasted longer and had more events. Like the Detroit/Windsor Fire Depts. would play tug of war across the Detroit River. etc.etc....
------------An old joke my father would tell every year...."Why is the Fourth of July?...Get it, "Y" is the fourth letter in July. ....ConfederateSS.out!(The Blue and Silver Rebellion).