Happy 9th Birthday, CIC! (August 11, 2007)

Bandit LOAF · 08-10-2007, 17:00

I know I've said this every year for as far back as I can remember, but Wing Commander fans are the best fans in the world! In 2007, we were truly blessed - from official releases like EA Replay, Wing Commander Arena, Wing One and Star*Soldier to the continuation of amazing fan projects like Standoff, Flight Commander, Gemini Gold, Saga and beyond... it's been a good year to be a WingNut. Pat yourselves on the back, it was your hard work that got us where we are today... and it's only going to get better! For nine years I've watched you write fan fiction, argue about continuity, build amazing mods, run RPGs, record music, construct websites and a thousand other things. I've watched many of you (myself included) grow up and become the best of friends - I wouldn't trade this community for anything in the world.

2007 also marks the tenth anniversary of Wing Commander Prophecy[/b] - the very first game we ever followed live (as cub reporters at Introspection's Wing Commander Home Sector). It may be best known for having dialed back the amount of FMV, but it was also the first Wing Commander title developed from the ground up for Windows and the first to take advantage of 3D accelerator cards. Add to that the game's focus on smooth, fun and action-packed gameplay along with its epic story, amazing art direction and generally stunning visuals and you'll see why Prophecy will be remembered as one of the true classics.

To celebrate nine years of WCNews.com and ten years of Wing Commander Prophecy we've collected the usual assortment of fun toys and cool oddities... check out the updates below to learn more! What's next for us? Well, you can see some of that from the new projects we're starting below... but first it's time for vacation! The CIC staff (minus Kris, who'll hold down the fort) is headed for Dragon*Con - and we're going big this time! Not only will we be running a 'fan table' to promote Wing Commander, but we'll also be leading a convoy right down the East Coast. If you're somewhere between Connecticut and Atlanta, GA and want to join in the festivities, be sure and let us know!

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Original update published on August 11, 2007

Mekt-Hakkikt · 08-11-2007, 01:57

Before I head to university (I overslept of course), probably falling asleep in the bus, I just wanted to thank the CIC and all guys for the great BDay party!

I got lucky at the beginning with a quite easy trivia question and got the thing I wanted the most (did I even say "Thank you"? If not: Thank you very much), I came in last or second-to-last in the Arena games but I certainly had much fun.
The CIC is the reason why I began using the internet for more than email, it was the first forum I ever posted in and remains the only forum I post seriously. And I agree 100% with LOAF, it's a great place with great people! Wing Commander deserves no less.

So, thank you all for the great time I had here and for the awesome night.

CataclysmX · 08-11-2007, 11:53

Happy Birthday guys, keep up the good work!

Drizzt Do Urden · 08-11-2007, 17:03

Happy Birthday CIC!

Do we know how many people visited wingnut last night?

Manboy · 08-11-2007, 21:10

Happy birthday WCNews!

Thanks for maintaining the best fan-site on the web.

Dundradal · 08-12-2007, 09:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drizzt Do Urden

Happy Birthday CIC!

Do we know how many people visited wingnut last night?

I'm not sure who many people visited total but at one point there were about 70 people in #wingnut. It sure was great to watch the channel flyby that fast like the old days

Capn Johnny · 08-13-2007, 09:39

Doh!

Happy Birthday Guys!

Sorry I missed the actual date.. and didn't get around to writing something for Loaf like I promised.

Bad Johnny! Bad, Bad.

Bandit LOAF · 08-13-2007, 16:48

Don't worry about it - but we want to know what the Doughnut Horn was now...

Ricochet · 08-16-2007, 04:31

Bah, i'm sorry that i didn't stay till the end. Does anyone have a log of the party somewhere to share?

Death · 08-16-2007, 18:18

The parties are all logged. Give the staffers time to get it ready.

08-10-2007, 17:00	#1
Bandit LOAF It wears the skull of its dead mother on its head. When it becomes lonesome, it is said to cry loudly. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Ashton, MD, USA Posts: 23,932	Happy 9th Birthday, CIC! (August 11, 2007) I know I've said this every year for as far back as I can remember, but Wing Commander fans are the best fans in the world! In 2007, we were truly blessed - from official releases like EA Replay, Wing Commander Arena, Wing One and StarSoldier to the continuation of amazing fan projects like Standoff, Flight Commander, Gemini Gold, Saga and beyond... it's been a good year to be a WingNut. Pat yourselves on the back, it was your hard work that got us where we are today... and it's only going to get better! For nine years I've watched you write fan fiction, argue about continuity, build amazing mods, run RPGs, record music, construct websites and a thousand other things. I've watched many of you (myself included) grow up and become the best of friends - I wouldn't trade this community for anything in the world. 2007 also marks the tenth anniversary of Wing Commander Prophecy[/b] - the very first game we ever followed live (as cub reporters at Introspection's Wing Commander Home Sector). It may be best known for having dialed back the amount of FMV, but it was also the first Wing Commander title developed from the ground up for Windows and the first to take advantage of 3D accelerator cards. Add to that the game's focus on smooth, fun and action-packed gameplay along with its epic story, amazing art direction and generally stunning visuals and you'll see why Prophecy will be remembered as one of the true classics. To celebrate nine years of WCNews.com and ten years of Wing Commander Prophecy we've collected the usual assortment of fun toys and cool oddities... check out the updates below to learn more! What's next for us? Well, you can see some of that from the new projects we're starting below... but first it's time for vacation! The CIC staff (minus Kris, who'll hold down the fort) is headed for DragonCon - and we're going big this time! Not only will we be running a 'fan table' to promote Wing Commander, but we'll also be leading a convoy right down the East Coast. If you're somewhere between Connecticut and Atlanta, GA and want to join in the festivities, be sure and let us know! -- Original update published on August 11, 2007

08-11-2007, 01:57	#2
Mekt-Hakkikt Mpanty's bane Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Wiesbaden, Germany Posts: 4,639	Before I head to university (I overslept of course), probably falling asleep in the bus, I just wanted to thank the CIC and all guys for the great BDay party! I got lucky at the beginning with a quite easy trivia question and got the thing I wanted the most (did I even say "Thank you"? If not: Thank you very much), I came in last or second-to-last in the Arena games but I certainly had much fun. The CIC is the reason why I began using the internet for more than email, it was the first forum I ever posted in and remains the only forum I post seriously. And I agree 100% with LOAF, it's a great place with great people! Wing Commander deserves no less. So, thank you all for the great time I had here and for the awesome night. __________________ "Khasra! I have heard enough of Khasra!" For the Glory of Sivar!

08-11-2007, 11:53	#3
CataclysmX Cadet Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 74	Happy Birthday guys, keep up the good work! __________________ Before I knew about autopilot, I made long afterburner journeys in WC1.

08-11-2007, 21:10	#5
Manboy 1st Lieutenant Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Sydney , Australia Posts: 249	Happy birthday WCNews! Thanks for maintaining the best fan-site on the web. __________________ Go bannana! - Ralph Fight ot Flight?

08-13-2007, 16:48	#8
Bandit LOAF It wears the skull of its dead mother on its head. When it becomes lonesome, it is said to cry loudly. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Ashton, MD, USA Posts: 23,932	Don't worry about it - but we want to know what the Doughnut Horn was now... __________________ Long live the Confederation, Ben "Bandit" Lesnick, LMG. "You go, Loaf! Get some!" -JPG

08-11-2007, 17:03	#4
Drizzt Do Urden Captain Join Date: May 2004 Location: Georgia Posts: 389	Happy Birthday CIC! Do we know how many people visited wingnut last night?

08-13-2007, 09:39	#7
Capn Johnny Cap'n Johnny Join Date: Mar 2001 Posts: 298	Doh! Happy Birthday Guys! Sorry I missed the actual date.. and didn't get around to writing something for Loaf like I promised. Bad Johnny! Bad, Bad.

08-16-2007, 04:31	#9
Ricochet 1st Lieutenant Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 165	Bah, i'm sorry that i didn't stay till the end. Does anyone have a log of the party somewhere to share? __________________ "I'm either stupid in a smart way, or smart in a stupid way."

08-16-2007, 18:18	#10
Death gh0d Administrator Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Taylors, SC, USA Posts: 2,088	The parties are all logged. Give the staffers time to get it ready. __________________ SubCrid Death Official Net.Nazi, LOAF's Merry Guild A Meeting of Minds - a (mostly) cliche-free "first contact" story; updated periodically If you don't fear ^Death_ then there's a socket loose in your fear factory, buddy. - The Book of LOAF

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