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CC Dispatch [121] Chats, Whams, Suggs, Medals, Wow!
Posted: Sat Aug 02, 2014 1:40 am
by Dukasaur
Greetings, comrades, and welcome to the 121st issue of the Conquer Club Dispatch!
Wow! What an issue this is! We have just so much happening all at once!
Just a brief sampling:
In our new Officialdom section bigWham first appearance In Current Recon , the Head Chatter (or is that Chattering Head?) [player]trinicardinal[/player] brings you a complete tutorial Global Chat ALSO in Current Recon, [player]JamesKer1[/player] brings you the first in a new series of articles about the Suggestions In the Cartography section , the brand new Foundry Foreman ALSO in Cartography (do you get the impression that I love the word "Also"?), the second installment of dakky21's Guess The Map contest! The Guess The Map 75-player The Mess Hall section contains the second installment in jak111's Mafia Trivia contest, as well as the Honour Roll of Dispatch contributors who have recently been recognised. The War Games section is our Encyclopaedia Tournaementia with all the usual features -- this month's Tournament winners, the TPA update, and the Dispatch's longest-running feature, "Join This? Or Not!" Note: Due to the
extreme number of questions that were posted in our Interrogation of ChrisPond, the answers will not be available until issue 122. The following may have been a prescient post:
Subject: Conquer Club Dispatch Interrogation - ChrisPond Fulch wrote: After you submit your answers, do you think the mods will discuss a word limit for future dispatches?
We hope you enjoy the many articles below!
Dispatch [121] OFFICIALDOM section
Posted: Sat Aug 02, 2014 2:05 am
by Dukasaur
Greetings from The Deck Of The Webmonster by bigWham show
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> http://www.conquerclub.com/public.php?mode=action a little page that was thrown together a while ago to give a running feed of stuff happening RIGHT NOW on CC. Check it out, and see if you can create some news!here .
Dispatch [121] Current Recon section
Posted: Sat Aug 02, 2014 4:54 am
by Dukasaur
World of Chat: Going Global! by trinicardinal show
Welcome to the World of Chat. This is the first of a series in which we’ll try to give you a greater insight into the world of the Chat rooms. It seems fitting that we start our series with, not just a new insight into chat but a completely new chat altogether! Settings , look at the bottom of the Settings options (Under Chat Settings) and set 'Show Global Chat' to 'Yes'.here . Violation of the guidelines can lead to you being blocked or banned from Global and Live Chat. WARNING FAQ’s Q. Why doesn’t this chat have features for posting text in bold, italics or colours? Q. Why are there no time-stamps for when messages are posted. Q. Can I mute myself? Q. Can I block/ban a user from Global Chat? Q. How long will my mute last? Q. My messages won’t post, I get “Message cannot be posted”. Did my chat break? Q. I don’t see my posts but I’m not getting any error messages Q. I’ve tried scrolling as you suggested but Its not scrolling further down and I still don’t see my messages. Why are they not posting? Q. Why can’t I see global Chat from the Forums? Q. A user has violated the guidelines but a moderator is not there or did not deal with it properly.
Suggestions Section- Index and Features! by JamesKer1 show
Greetings!The Suggestions Team What does this mean? Suggestions Index HERE , or you can simply go to the Suggestions Forum and access it!a new section for the CC Newsletter , featuring suggestions of all kinds, young and old, that have or have had popular interest! Our first one is below:Co-Operative Play (2008) (also known as Unimorphic Games or Co-op)- This suggestions is essentially a reverse of polymorphic games, allowing for two or more players to play as the same color. This setting would require lots of trust in teammates, however, it could be very well worth the effort!Total Random Games (2014) - This suggestion allows for all randomized settings- not just a map. But, it also allows you to "pick-and-choose" whichever settings you want randomized, to safeguard against terrible combinations or allow some variance to the games.Shared Regions (2014) [XML] - This is a fantastic suggestion for everyone involved in the mapmaking process. This is a very intricate suggestion, but would open a gateway for those in the mapmaking community!
Incremental Improvement by Dukasaur et al show
In Issue 120 I challenged our readers to write their own late-breaking news section and identify the biggest new feature released last month. The winner was [player]dakky21[/player] with his answer:Subject: CC Dispatch [Issue 120] Two Contests, Mafia Back, UI Update dakky21 wrote: A lot of bugs introduced? (just kidding)
I guess the biggest feature is - Global chat!
iAmCaffeine wrote: The updates I've noticed so far:
Highlight over all buttons New PM rolls Live Chat changed to Chat Rooms Are the quick links to My Games | Purchase | Terms Of Use | Privacy Policy | Rules new? Referral program has it's own tab? That's all I've got for now.
Edit: The button highlight includes the ready/waiting/playing buttons next to a player's name in a game, just to clarify. Also, there is an in-game animation for rank changes. Not just New PM button rolling, but Post Reply, New Topic etc. all of that style.
Tazzy_J wrote: Are you referring to the text floating to the cursor on maps when attacking, reinforcing etc?
jackal31 wrote: the "rolling" of the buttons when passing over them with the mouse pointer.
stealth99 wrote: The champions Conquest Opens?
stealth99 wrote: Would it be the visual effects that occur in many screens. In the rating screen when you click on 5 stars, the others lite up in sequence quickly. I just won a star and the graphics for that have changed and they roll up in video as opposed to one screen image to the next. Lame i know but desperate times call for desperate measures.
j1mathman wrote: you shrink down the broswer width-wise and it shows "club" instead of "community"?
Dako wrote: Clans got tons of new stuff - All Clans, Clan Wars, Clan Leagues, Featured Games. Tournaments got Featured Games as well.
Killer4 wrote: A bit of a shot in the dark since I only started playing again recently; but the stats, snapshot (or maybe analyse in snapshot) when you are looking at Live Action games? (I only see it when I'm logged out though, is that a premium thing?)
bamage wrote: The Continents Overview with its nifty bonus highlighting?
Firefox 31, BOB, and You by Dukasaur show
A huge number of people have been on the forums reporting problems with Firefox 31 and some of the add-on scripts that CC players know and love, like BOB.Give up on BOB, and start running Panel Mode with its built-in BOB-like features; or revert to Firefox 30. http://www.v3.co.uk/articles/download_thanks/2035647#thanks (Thanks to [player]ElrictheGreat[/player]) but you can always do your own search at your favourite download site. Rolling back to Firefox 30 should allow your BOB to keep working, at least for now.
Dispatch [121] Cartography section
Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2014 3:50 am
by Dukasaur
Coup d'eDerp by
RedBaron0 show
The FoundryAll Beta maps will be deleted. Beta radiation is the number one cause of cancer in this country and I will no longer be a part of its dissemination to the masses. [player]thenobodies80[/player] will now be known as thesomebodies80, because he's special and needs to be recognized as a 'somebody' All maps rewards will include a basket of assorted muffins. Muffins are delicious. New map ideas will be required to have one of the following themes: Puppies All other ideas will be scoffed at and then promptly deleted. The next generation of maps will all be animated allowing for in inclusion of youtube videos to be played within the game itself. Bonuses will determined by the subject matter of the video being played. +50 troops per second for any video relating to PFUDOR All maps made before 2012 will be deleted, [player]bigWham[/player] is a class 5 hoarder and his intervention is next week. The only map available to be played for [player]Gilligan[/player] forever is "Island of Doom" This is where his exile begins: Gilligan's Island of Doom. The Foundry forums will have live music from now on, no rap or country music allowed. All maps looking for a gameplay stamp must first defeat me in a game of Operation. I must be satisfied that a mapmaker has significant gameplay knowledge before proceeding with their ideas. [player]iancanton[/player] must not go on vacation from the site for an entire year. Seriously, this guys jetsets all over the freaking world... All other Foundry team members not previously mentioned will be replaced by bunnies.... Playboy bunnies. Like I need to explain this one. All previously mentioned maps that were deleted will receive a consolation showcase from the Price is Right game show.(assuming they don't overbid) Everyone deserves a chance at living room furniture, a grill, and a trip to Wilmington Delaware. All maps will rotate on the screen in your relation to true north, or south if you live in the southern hemisphere. One must understand their true direction and place on the surface of the Earth to play this game correctly. Ummmmmmmmmmmmmmmm, more muffins? Cuz........ I'm hungry! Foundry Cartography Bunnies will strictly enforce all new policy and procedures.
Guess the Map -- Round 2 by dakky21 show
. The first installment of this contest was a huge success! 75 players attempted the challenge, a stunning number which we are not accustomed to seeing in our contests! Let's hope this is a sign of things to come! You must PM your answers to [player]dakky21[/player]. Please do not answer by posting in the thread or PMing to anyone else. Only answers sent to dakky21 will be official. Answers to each issue's quiz must be sent within ten days after the actual publication date. Minor typos will be overlooked. If you mean "Jamaica" and you type "Jamiaca" that's fine. HOWEVER, we are not finishing your thought for you: there is both a Baltic States and a Baltic Crusades. If you just type "Baltic" that is a WRONG answer, because it would require us to finish the thought and decide between Crusades and States. Points will be cumulative over the 10 issues. Depending on interest, the 10th round may carry bonus images and/or bonus points. In case of a tie at the end of the contest, dakky21 will PM a supplementary tiebreaking list of extremely difficult images. Please format your answers as follows:Number dot space Name of Map 1. Jamaica First place 2000 credits Second place 1000 credits Third place 625 credits Top five contestants get a GA medal. To qualify for any of the above prizes, you must score at least 35 points over the course of the contest. If and only if we get 25 or more contestants, we will have a random draw for a 6th GA medal.If and only if we get 75 or more contestants, the top player will get a Challenge Medal in addition to other prizes.Editor's note: we got the 75 in our first installment! Every issue the top contestant will get one or more Conquer Stars. Just like everything else about the stars, this is shrouded in mystery, so there's no telling what kind of star you will get! Drab? Auburn? Pink? A box of 50 Auburns? Wouldn't you like to know? This star prize can only be won once, so if you win it in week 1 and you are the top contestant in week 2 again, the prize in week 2 will go to the second place contestant, and so on down the list. Round 1 answers: Standings after Round 1:
Dispatch [121] Freestyle section
Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2014 4:24 am
by Dukasaur
Mafia Trivia Round 2 by jak111 show
With the first round of Mafia Trivia being a success, it is now time for Round 2. Scores: Mtam: 10 points BGtheBrain: 10 points MoB Deadlyl: 10 points MudPuppy: 10 points jonty125: 10 points trinicardinal: 10 points dakky21: 8 points Remember, inbox [player]jak111[/player] with your answers! You only have one attempt for each question and the winner/top 6 in tie will get to create a role that will be used in a future Mafia game! Answers to Round 1: Cop Mafia and Town Tracker Day and Night Roleblocker No, unless stated otherwise (also accept No). Doctor Moderator Watcher Finger of Suspicion I am a Vanilla Townie besides my ability to survive a shot. What role am I? (2 points) RT Mafia stands for? (1 point) In the night I may visit two people. Whatever happens to Player A will happen to Player B and vice versa. What role am I? (2 points) During which phase are most power actions sent in? (1 point) What total number of Mafia games have been completed from start to finish as of July 31st? (3 points) Visiting one person per night, I find them GUILTY! GUILTY! and everyone else GUILTY! What role am I? (3 points) Which role is usually 3rd party? Lyncher or Governor? (2 points) During or just before the lynch I may either stop the lynch or pass it onto another player. What role am I? (3 points) Why might someone be mod killed? (2 points) [Note: Multiple answers to this one]. In [player]pancakemix[/player]'s first complete Mafia game, what alignment was he? (3 points)
Dispatch Writers Honoured by Dukasaur show
The Conquer Club Dispatch would like to honour the following contributors, all of whom recently received General Contribution medals for their work on the Dispatch:
Dispatch [121] War Games section
Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2014 10:46 am
by Dukasaur
Hello friends, and welcome to your favourite part of the Newsletter, "War Games", where you can find information about CC Tournaments, and other stuff in the Tournament scene!
We say goodbye and many thanks for all his contributions to [player]mcshanester29[/player] though I have no doubt that he will be continuing in many other areas of CC activities. Many thanks mate!
In this edition of War Games we continue to deliver our news staples with [player]jdean1[/player]'s pick of the tournaments with his
Join This? or Not! and my update of TPA happenings in
TPA Wrap . Our leader and mentor, Dukasaur, has briefly returned to article writing with his
Those Magic Moments which every Tournament Organiser has experienced after their first tournament. Ah....takes me back .............
Have you a favourite tournament? Was there one that you enjoyed so much that you want it rerunning? If so, you can participate in [player]jdean1[/player]'s
Top Tourneys which is a new series of articles just for you!
Good Reading and Good Luck!
[player]DaveH[/player] Tournament Executive (Final prep by Dukasaur. Blame me for any mistakes. Tournament Winners Update: July '14 by iAmCaffeine show
Players Who Performed Exceptionally (Wins) [player]shaneback[/player] (2)
TPA Wrap by DaveH show
TPA Season 2: State of Play "A History of Europe" which was rescued by [player]Swifte[/player]. TPA 2: Standings The TPA2 spreadsheet will be finalised after the completion of the final tournament. TPA Season 3: State of Play TPA 3: Standings Link to Individual Scores (The Google scoreboard has mot yet been updated with the latest results). TPA Season 4: State of Play POLY World Challenge which was rescued by [player]redspyder[/player] and won by [player]SpazzAttack[/player].TPA 4: Standings
Join This? Or Not! by jdean1 show
And now for our regular look at a selection of the tournaments in sign-ups:Flonkerton (CC Olympics): http://www.conquerclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=206589
Those Magic Moments by Dukasaur et al show
Recently I decided to ask TOs about their sense of excitement when they first began organising. I remember how magical and mystical it all seemed to me when I first began, and I was curious how others felt.JohnAarson wrote: Certainly, mate.
It's difficult to choose one special moment in particular from my early tournaments, since Tournament Organization has been so liberating for me in terms of creativity. Maybe the moment would be when I first started recieving praises for my tournaments. The feedback from the community has always been one of the key factors of motivation for me to go on. I like immensely to create tournaments and the fact that I know that I'm not doing that only for myself but also to bring more fun and competition to the CC community is an amazing feel.
therev1957 wrote: Yes!!! Finally organized my first tournament...And it was easy!
poptartpsycho18 wrote: That special moment/feeling that motivated me to begin running tourneys is the exact same reason that I run them still; that need to provide a unique experience for those of us that have become jaded with the usual games over time, to take players on a roller-coaster of a ride the will make it so that the winner really worked to win my tournament and the pride of having my vision become a reality. I wanted to see if the wacky ideas that I have resonated with enough people that I could start a tourney and to see that I wasn't alone in my kookiness, that someone out there "got it". I took a break for a while (about 2 years) but when I came back it wasn't long before I just HAD to start up a few more tournaments and once again that feeling came over me.
jdean1 wrote: The creativity and fun they created. It was like discovering Conquer Club all over again and brought a new level to play and interact with. It made me feel like I fit in with the tournament community.
Darin44 wrote: Have players sign up to play in them. than it was how fast to get them to sign up, on the 1v1 16 player games. 64 8player games it was just running them.Back than it was the love of the game.I played all the time 6 to 8 hr a day around 100 to 200 games. now maybe 20 games.
Fuzzy316 wrote: For me, it was when after running a few tourneys, people became excited about playing in my tourneys, and as a result, they would fill up rather quickly, allowing me to run multiple tourneys at a time. At the time I liked the challenge of running anywhere from 3-10 tourneys at once.
cooldeals wrote: Winning the first one. Getting that first medal and message in my inbox.
elonpuckhog wrote: For me, its the thrill of coming up with a new idea and then having people enter the tourney. I typically design tournies around maps I want to play and so having people enter those tournies is fun.
General Bax wrote: getting the first tournament organizer medal.
BluU wrote: I won the tournament and obviously medal didn't show up right away on my trophy self.
Dispatch [121] Staff and Recruitment section
Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2014 12:16 pm
by Dukasaur
I would like to thank all the hardworking volunteers that help put this edition together:
Section Chiefs:
[player]DaveH[/player] [player]Swifte[/player] [player]Shannon Apple[/player] Reporters and Writers:
[player]JamesKer1[/player] [player]iAmCaffeine[/player] [player]jak111[/player] [player]jean1[/player] [player]dakky21[/player] Special Guest Contributions:
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[player]EBConquer[/player] [player]dakky21[/player] Working for the Dispatch is one of the fastest ways to earn General Contribution medals. Only four articles in a three-month period qualifies as a Contribution!
If you would like to apply to join the news team, please visit the thread below for more details!
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Re: CC Dispatch [121] Chats, Whams, Suggs, Medals, Wow!
Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2014 12:45 pm
by Dukasaur
Re: CC Dispatch [121] Chats, Whams, Suggs, Medals, Wow!
Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2014 11:42 pm
by Metsfanmax
JamesKer1 is a beast.
Re: CC Dispatch [121] Chats, Whams, Suggs, Medals, Wow!
Posted: Mon Aug 04, 2014 7:54 am
by Silkzone
OK!! I have a suggestion! But don't know who to talk to? Can I tell you so you can pass it on?
Re: CC Dispatch [121] Chats, Whams, Suggs, Medals, Wow!
Posted: Mon Aug 04, 2014 5:27 pm
by Dukasaur
Silkzone wrote: OK!! I have a suggestion! But don't know who to talk to? Can I tell you so you can pass it on?
There's a whole forum dedicated to suggestions:
http://www.conquerclub.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=4
Re: CC Dispatch [121] Chats, Whams, Suggs, Medals, Wow!
Posted: Tue Aug 05, 2014 2:36 pm
by Ace Rimmer
As a service to CC, I ran a test. It appears the only words banned in the side chat are the same words banned on live chat. To recap, those are:[words deleted -- Mod Edit]
Re: CC Dispatch [121] Chats, Whams, Suggs, Medals, Wow!
Posted: Tue Aug 05, 2014 2:59 pm
by BGtheBrain
Re: CC Dispatch [121] Chats, Whams, Suggs, Medals, Wow!
Posted: Mon Aug 11, 2014 1:50 pm
by MoB Deadly
Re: CC Dispatch [121] Chats, Whams, Suggs, Medals, Wow!
Posted: Fri Aug 15, 2014 10:32 pm
by agentcom
Metsfanmax wrote: JamesKer1 is a beast.
He is. I'm proud to have recruited him
and very happy to see the index finally touched up and made public. It's been a long time coming!
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