Wed, Jul 30 2008 19:33:39 EST
RPWS Connected
AdjustantReflex has let us know on our forums that the RPWS is now featured in the ClansConnected community toolbar!
First off, a big thank you to Reflex for adding us, which will help spread the word about us!
Secondly, another big thank you to Reflex for using the forums! Come on people, they’re not there for nothing… 
Fri, Jul 25 2008 10:52:52 EST
Signups and Incentives
“Signups”, per se, are open for Summer Season 2, starting August 3rd at 8pm EST.
When I say per se, it’s mainly because you don’t particularly have to signup to play. All you do is just send a Friend Request to RPWS Members or post asking that one be sent to you, and then just show up on the night and join the party! But it would be nice to post here saying you’ll play, allowing us to keep track of things 
Also, there will be a few “incentives” for Summer Season 2. If the season is played out to completion (i.e. all 8 weeks played in full), then the winner of the season will get a choice of either a 12-month Xbox Live card, or a 4000 MS Points card! Plus, second and third place will get either a 3-month card or a 1600 Point card! It’s player’s choice as to what you want (as long as Amazon still have stocks 
), so if you want a chance turn up and play!
And on a side note, the site underwent a few upgrades as well. You’ll see the news articles and forums look a lot more alike now. I’m still not sure how it looks in IE though, so if it looks a little weird - not my fault! Any bug reports are appreciated!
Anyway, hope to see you Sunday week!
Tue, Jul 22 2008 11:57:31 EST
Summer Season 2 details
The 2008 Summer Season 2 will begin on Sunday, August 3rd at 8pm EST. The season will run for 8 weeks, ending on September 21st.
Schedule
Summer Season 2 will retain most of the same schedule as Season 1, with a slightly different ordering. The schedule may change during the season if there are any changes in map availability.
- Foundry, Snowbound, Guardian, Cold Storage, The Pit, Epitaph, Construct, Narrows
All gameweeks will start at 8pm EST, and last no longer than one hour (in the event of qualifying)/45 minutes (no qualifying). An absolute minimum of 8 players is needed for a gameweek to be official, and in the event of a gameweek taking place with less than 8 players, half points will be awarded.
Scoring
Scoring for Summer Season 2 will follow the revised scoring system, intended to make the overall scoring gap between the winner and those that finish near the bottom closer.
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | 6th | 7th | 8th | 9th | 10th | 11th | 12th-16th | DNQ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 45 | 43 | 41 | 39 | 37 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 25 |
Non-qualifiers score 25 points for each game they are unable to compete in. If a player drops out in the middle of the gameweek, players who did not qualify will be invited back to participate in the official game, and will score normal points, instead of the 25 points for a DNQ.
Maps
New for the second season, all maps will now have two official RPWS variants - one with equipment, power-ups and turrets, and the other without. This is to allow tweaked weapon spawns, positions and other possible changes as asked for by the community.
Custom Gametypes
Custom gametypes may now also be played on completely customised maps. The community may submit gametypes and associated maps (if any) for possible inclusion into the Custom gametype list.
That’s most of the information for Season 2. If you need any extra info, feel free to ask in reply to this news post, or in the forums.
Tue, Jul 22 2008 06:47:46 EST
End of Summer Season 1 cancelled
Due to a severe lack of players these past couple of weeks, it has been decided that the end of Summer Season 1 will be cancelled - and instead focus will be put on getting Summer Season 2 going.
The half-points Construct results will be made official and will count towards the overall Summer Season 1 standings, but will not count towards the All-Time standings.
Summer Season 2 will start the 3rd of August and run for 8 weeks, ending September 21st. After that there will be a one week break before the start of the 2008 Autumn Season, spanning 10 weeks from October 5th to December 7th, and will take place at 5pm EST, rather than at 8pm EST.
Summer Season 2 will also begin using the new scoring system for matches. More information can be found on those changes here.
Further details regarding Summer Season 2 will be announced shortly.
Fri, Jul 18 2008 05:21:42 EST
Forerunner double-header
This weekend sees a Forerunner double-header, with Epitaph and the repeat of Construct (after the disappointing turnout last week).
Epitaph is one of the smallest maps on the series’ tour and should see a lot of close-quarters action! But, keep in mind the two levels, the gravity platform, and the fact that you can fall off the edge!
Epitaph games:
- Slayer: Slayer Covie - Carbine/Plasma Rifle start, 50 points
- Objective: Default Mosh Pit - 150 points
- Custom: Assassins - Full settings under Custom Gametypes
Also, there will be a repeat of last weekend’s Construct games on either Saturday night at 8pm EST, or Sunday night at 8pm, with Epitaph starting afterwards. If most of the competitors from last week show up at the repeat, then the repeat will be considered the official results and net full points (as well as counting towards the All-Time standings). If not, the repeat will be for half points and will not count towards the All-Time.
Hope to see you all either Saturday or Sunday night at 8pm EST!