Delay.

We apologize for the inconvenience in the FTW loading times today. Basically, what has happened is that JCInk (which is the forum system FTW uses) got hacked - moreso, a DDOS attack. Basically what happens is, a person or a group sends so much 'packets' to the server that JCInk is in that basically renders it useless and it can't send ingoing stuff to the sites. So yeah, JCInk has been working to try and rid the server of this attack, but it's a lengthy process. There's time where it's up for a bit and then it's down for quite a bit.

There's a delay with Outbreak and Rampage due to this unfortunate attack. They won't be posted until tomorrow afternoon/evening which sucks balls and we'd NEVER have it THAT late ever, but the attack has delayed the writers from writing and such, you know how it is.

There will be a deadline extension. If FTW still sucks balls in the next couple days, then it'll have to be a week. Hopefully that's not the case as we don't wanna get grey hairs!                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

Team Inferno or Team Shockwave?

Whose side are you on...

Team Inferno

or

Team Shockwave?

Choose!                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

chadjamison@ftw.com

Any inquiries regarding FTW that you don't wish to do so in person 'cause you're a pussy or you're just a busy, busy person... send 'em my way!

Do you want a match against a certain superstar? Do you want one of those dang fruit baskets sent your way? Are you a chick and you want a piece of me, baby?! I'll do the best I can considering it ain't ridiculous!


OOC Note: This is something I'd like to try here in FTW to have more
character involvement here in general. So be sure to check out this
thread, as I'll be sure to respond if I can right here. If it takes off,
there may be an e-mail system forum. Until then, let's see,
shall we?

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              

Bunch of Notes!

Well, first things first...

Hot damn! What a show Boiling Point was! I'm so proud of everyone involved. From the roleplayers, to the writing staff, to my purple gang. It was just an amazing job from all parties and it really showed for what was a great event. Kudos, once again.

Second thing...

We got a whole buncha new people, huh? To all of you, welcome aboard! It's been a pretty crazy influx of talent so far and you've come into FTW at a good time. We're starting fresh after Boiling Point so it's a good time to get acquainted with the community and get yourself entrenched in feuds. Best of luck and have fun!

Third on the list...

Unfortunately, we've lost a few match writers recently. Whether it's flaking, computer issues, or what have you...our writing staff of 12 is now down to 7. Given the size of FTW though we need at least about 10 writers to be sustainable as a well-oiled machine. It makes the writing load easier for everyone to bear and it's what helped us to keep going strong week-after-week in a pretty timely and organized manner.

So, if you're able to write on a weekly basis, please be sure to reply to his thread or PM someone from the purple gang (supermod). Trust me, match writing isn't as bad as you think. Plus, it gives you an inside look at the way we do things and an opportunity for you to be more hands on with the product we put out.

Anyway, if you're interested, make sure you holla!

And lastly...

I will be going on indefinite hiatus. Yeah, yeah. I know you heard this from me before, but it's for real this time!

E-fedding is highly addictive for me and I kinda need to stop it. My personal life is getting pretty hectic with working two jobs and I need to put significant effort towards enrolling into my graduate school program. Simply put, as much as I love running FTW, it takes up way too much of my time.

But have no fear, the purple gang is here! Anything and everything should be directed to either Harmony, Gabriella, and William Haze from here on out. I'll check in time-to-time to help them with "big picture" stuff, but they'll essentially be handling everything. So no more PMing me about stuff! PY (The Board of Directors) and I (Chad Jamison) will simply be around for oversight and emergency situations.

Anyway, I think I've written enough, heh. Best of luck to everyone and I'll be seeing you around the boards!                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

Reviving the Tag Division

Figured I'd talk you all about this. It's become apparent that our tag division isn't as competitive as it should be and I think I might know the reason why.

It seems like people are tentative about forming tag teams in fear of missing out on meaningful singles pursuits. It's definitely a legitimate concern. That's why I want to hereby declare that the tag titles will be defended on weekly episodes of Outbreak and Rampage as opposed to pay-per-views.

I'm doing this so that people in tag teams can still have meaningful singles feuds and have blowoff matches at pay-per-views and such. The tag titles will be kind of a side item for wrestlers. So it's very possible to hold a singles title and tag title at the same time.

But it two tag teams wants to work out a special feud, by no means will they be restricted from having a tag title match at a PPV. I just figure with this arrangement we can at least entice more people to get into tag competition rather than having random singles matches on certain given weeks. It's just something else to put on your plate.

I know a few people have already approached me about forming tag teams and stables with other people. I just wanna open up the discussion to the entire roster. Feel free to discuss this or if you wanna get into a tag team and you're looking for a partner...