9/15/00   12:00 PM EST: STUFF: Well, no news is good news I guess--- those computer gnomes might be hard at work coding the final release of Tribes 2--- OR ARE THEY? They work really hard, but Sierra doesn't feed them enough. I've heard rumors of Gnome-revolts inside Sierra's networks, so Tribes 2 may be delayed until the slave-drivers put them back to work, or until the union and the company reach a settlement. There have also been reports that the new Intel 1Ghz "Hampster" chips that power WON.net's servers have also gone on strike: it seems that their running wheels

have broken, and, like the poor gnomes, are being underfed. No new applications, Halo/TF2/Tribes2 news, gaming news, or anything else interesting like that. Too bad. Our mod isn't progressing rapidly at all, either. We'll keep you posted as soon as something news-worthy comes up.

-[RFAS]F!shbulb

9/09/00   11:00 PM: FORUM HAPPENINGS: Saturday has been a rather uneventful day-- not much in the way of news has happened. There has been no Halo, TF2, Tribes 2, or CS news what-so-ever. Hostile Intent's (the CS-killer) webpage has been updated with a few yummy animations of their MP5A4sd, check it out HBO and a german Halo site mentioned our mod, RINGWORLD. The latter even has an interview! Our man topic today, however, is RFAS' forum. WE NEED EVERYONE TO VISIT THE FORUMS AND POST, DAMMIT! DO IT, DO IT NOW, WHORES! Sorry, I had to get

that off my chest. Peace out. -[RFAS]F!shbulb

9/07/00   8:30 PM: As of yesterday, I have formed a new CS clan for all the good independant players out there: go here for details-- it's a shitty page now, but it is under construction. Not much in the way of other news, except for the fact that I sent our first weekly newsletter out to all of you--- and we've been challenged by another clan to play a scrimmage in Tribes 1. If you're any good at Tribes, email Compaq or me and tell us you want in--- we may actually do it. Peace out for now.

-[RFAS]F!shbulb

9/08/00   11:00 PM: The news today is that of a new mod on the HL scene: a Halo-based mod! Yes, Compaq, me, and members of our newly formed mod. development team are making a Halo-based mod (as long as Bungie doesn't have us assasinated first). We're still in the early, early planning stages, but expect to hear something from us soon! In other news, RFAS has 2 new members, so check the members page and get to know em. Check everyone's profiles, too, Compaq did a lot of work on them and they R0x0r! If you haven't filled a profile form out, do so now with the help of the little linky above.

-[RFAS]F!shbulb

9/07/00   8:30 PM: As of yesterday, I have formed a new CS clan for all the good independant players out there: go here for details-- it's a shitty page now, but it is under construction. Not much in the way of other news, except for the fact that I sent our first weekly newsletter out to all of you--- and we've been challenged by another clan to play a scrimmage in Tribes 1. If you're any good at Tribes, email Compaq or me and tell us you want in--- we may actually do it. Peace out for now.

-[RFAS]F!shbulb

9/05/00   6:45 PM EST: Much of today's news lies outside the realm of Halo and Squad-based FPS shooters-- the X-box was further praised for its software selection in a Microsoft news brief, which can be found here . However, halo.bungie.org seems to think differently. They say that, with the console market dropping, and PS2's larger fanbase and higher-quality software will win the console war for Sony in the next few years. As for Halo and Tribes 2, it seems that all the Tribes 2 beta testers were selected, and I wasn't included [d'oheth!]. Oh well, I guess I'll have to wait like everyone

else... In other news, it looks like the Tribes 2 league/Webring's page has been updated: check it out here and check out the other clans we'll be up against. There's nothing left to report, but Comp and I will keep 'ya updated. Expect a big page update tomorrow (structure page needs some updating, and I might make another section titled "Leagues/Matches") PS- USE THE MESSAGE BOARD, DAMMIT!

-[RFAS]F!shbulb

9/04/00   11:00 PM EST: Hey all! Just here to give you your daily news update. We have two new members; [RFAS]Cow and [RFAS]Vapor. We also have a new ally; Silent Scope Corp. Feel free to visit their webpage here. In other news, I'd like to try to encourage everyone to USE THE MESSAGE BOARD! It would be nice to get to know eachother before any of the new games come out... Well that's about it for now, Cya guys-

-[RFAS]Compaq

9/03/00   1:00 PM: Hey everyone--- hope your Labor Day Weekend is going well. I have some news that could be a bit discouraging: Halo might be delayed for the release of the X-box, which would be later on next year. Pray that this doesn't happen--- we'd only have Tribes 2 to tide us over (which isn't that bad). In other news, we have a few new members, so check the members page, as well as the forum. I have a rather important thread running regarding the way we will organize platoons, so, please, tell me what you think.

-[RFAS]F!shbulb

8/29/00   9:30 PM: Hey everybody. Just here to give you all a dose of ... well news. Just a little bit of insite: The X-box should have some form of halo on it (for all of you future X-box buyers). Also, the X-Box has been upgraded to 128 mb of RAM. That's alot for a system. On another note, I'm hoping that Halo and Tribes2 will include map making (I know that I can make mods for tribes, but not maps). If anyone else is interested in making maps/mods with me, just give me an email at davidat1@home.com. Cya guys later...

-[RFAS]Compaq

8/28/00   6:00 PM: Sorry for the lack up updates, everyone, I've been really busy with other commitments. However, one thing I'd like everyone to do is check the "Platoon Structure" thread in the forum and post what they think. All I need is some more input that I can put into a new, revised "Squad Structure", "RFAS Ranks", and "Leagues and Matches" pages. Please, everyone visit the forum and tell me what you think should be changed. In other news, HL: CS Beta 7 has been released, and it isn't half as bad as what I expected. BTW, De_jeepathon2000 roxors.

-[RFAS]F!shbulb

8/25/00   5:50 PM: Well, F!shy here with your daily-dose of news-goodness. All quiet on the Halo front...there's actually nothing to report. However, in other news, the new CS beta, Beta 7, will include vehicles! Imagine, being able to drive around in jeeps, run people over, and have a partner provide a little firepower! Head over to Counter-strike.net to see what I'm talking about...if you don't have CS, go download the beta and start playing. Now. Also, check the forums at Haloplayers and support me in defending the stature of the US. There are some other good

topics running, too...well, I'm outta here. CHECK OUR FORUMS FOR SOME IMPORTANT POSTS! -[RFAS]F!shbulb

8/24/00   6:00 PM EST: Sorry for the lack of news updates, everyone. Compaq and I have been really busy with preseason soccer and other things (sleeping), so we haven't had much time to update the page...there isn't much news to report, other than the fact that new members are slowly trickling in. Check the members page to see who's joined recently.        In other news, Tribes 2 should be released in roughly two months. Also, Beta 7 of HL Counter-strike should be released in days. We suggest all members practice CS to keep up their

FPS skills. Other than that, nothing much to report. Keep checking the message boards to keep up to date... -[RFAS]F!shbulb

8/21/00   9:40 PM EST: I can now say, officially, that RFAS has it's feet wet. We have been welcomed by most of the Halo community (like the Roman Army and EF), in addition to having the fastest-growing Halo clan membership. We have enrolled in both Tribes 2 and Halo leagues, and currently are talking strategy on our forums. Because we're discussing Squad strategy on our forums, I'd like some of you to begin posting some ideas and/or opinions. On other news fronts, there has been talk of new units seen for Halo, including a boat. Check out HaloPlayers' forums for details.

-[RFAS]F!shbulb

8/21/00   5:00 PM EST: Hey guys. First off, I'd like to apologize for my remarks about the Russian Sub (I've heard that it offended some people). So you won't be hearing anything about that topic from now on (nor will you be hearing any crazy pointless news LOL). We have 2 new members now. SO we have a total of 10 people in RFAS (including [RFAS]Odrade and [RFAS]PSU). Keep recruiting! We will eventually need at least 25 players to play full games against other squads. Well that's all for now, thanks...

-[RFAS]Compaq

8/20/00   4:00 PM EST: Hey everyone... not much to say here: Just check out the Tribes 2 Chat Forum because I have made an important post. I would like everyone's input on joining this League... Well in "Russian Sub" news: The divers were unable to reach the sub. So that sucks for everyone on the sub AND for Russia (considering they didn't ask for help the day the sub went down) because the people are pissed off... I'd like to ask everyone to try to recruit more members! We need more to be able to be effective in the league... Well that's about it. Cya later all!

-[RFAS]Compaq

8/19/00   7:40 PM EST: Hey all, Fishy here. Nothing much on the "news" front, since Comp already mentioned the Sub thingy...however, I wanted to mention the fact that we *will* be joining a Tribes 2 league as practice for the real deal (Halo). So, pre-order your copies of T2! We just joined a Tribes 2 league here, so check it out! -[RFAS]F!shbulb

8/19/00   Hey all! Well, because of the hole in the Russian Sub, it is doubtful that anyone will reach it (while they are alive). Ok, back to ... uh ... *cough* ... [RFAS] news. We have four new members, [RFAS]Ghost, [RFAS]StarFox, [RFAS]neat, and [RFAS]$kyF!r3. I believe that I have found a site that will host our private link. Just give me a few days to get it set up... thanks :) I would like everyone to tell me what they would like to see more of (news/downloads/information), suggestions about the page, or clan structure. Just send me an email at davidat1@home.com.

Cya later... -[RFAS]Compaq

8/18/00   3:48 PM EST: Hey all. Just going along with this update thingy. I'd like to inform everyone that we might be getting two more members joining into the Command Platoon; their names being [RFAS]PSU and [RFAS]Odrade. We should find out by the end of this weekend (hopefully). Well in

'other' news today, a rescue capsule reached the Russian Sub, hog prices are rising on the expectation of strengthening pork command, and the Taurus horoscope is to write down your thoughts in private and let your feelings out (???). Well that's it for now, cya later today (or [RFAS]F!shbulb will...). -[RFAS]Compaq

8/17/00   6:30 PM EST: Wazaaah. [RFAS]F!shbulb here for your bi-daily dose of news goodness (mmm...bi.). So far, nothing new to report on the Halo/TF2 front, but Tribes 2 is scheduled for release all over North America by 10/17. Expect for RFAS to use Tribes 2 as a training program for new recruits...we might even decide to play competitively if the game is even better than expectations. However, this will probably be the case, due to the fact that Tribes 2, Halo, and TF2 are being released so far apart. A quick news snippet: Tribes 2 is reported to accomodate

more than 50 players in ONE GAME! No more news to report...except for the fact that there's a gaping hole in the side of that sinking Russian Sub...F!shbulb out. -[RFAS]F!shbulb

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