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Excellent work Hotlead! You have a really good eye for video production. I love the combination of footage with people talking about the game. It really brings home the social aspects of the community. Well done!

S! All, The following JG I pilots are being recognized for their actions during Session A2 of Flanders In Flames 2018 "Winter Campaign" (flown on 27 January 2018). Congratulations! . . . Saxon Knight's Cross of the Military Order of St. Henry Lt. Thomas Lahm, Jasta 6 (session #A2, 27 January 2018), posthumously, for conspicuous personal bravery on the battlefield or, more frequently in the case of officers of higher rank, for merit in positions of great responsibility [outstanding streak - 10 air victories over 12 sorties.] Honor Goblet for Successful Attacks from the Air Sgt. Otto (Jocassee) Heidemann, Jasta 4 (session #A2, 27 January 2018), for the destruction of 1 enemy ground target within one streak. Wound Badge 1918: Gold Class Fähnr. Peter (Sipi) Pfeil, Jasta 6 (session #A2, 27 January 2018), for being wounded in action 6 times within one streak.

Hi Shadepiece, thanks for stopping by and saying hello! I'm sorry that I didn't get the chance to fly with you last week. If you're interested in ROF events, you should definitely check out the Flanders In Flames tournament that we run every Saturday. http://forum.jg1.org/forum/73-fif-tournament-information/ We're always looking for more pilots. And it may be just the thing to get some people in ACG interested in WW1. Definitely consider joining us!

S! All, I hope that everyone has been enjoying the "Winter Campaign" of FIF 2018! I had a few rule reminders that I wanted to post as we move forward into the second half of Phase A. Firstly, everyone should make sure to double and triple check their weapons modifications before they hit fly! Here are the approved mods: http://forum.jg1.org/topic/5457-fif-2018-winter-campaign-plane-modifications/ It's very important that everyone note that all bombers should be using the single rear turret. The only exception to this rule is the F.E.2b (which needs the extra oomph). All commanders should be aware of this rule, and they should be making sure that their pilots are aware of this rule. Secondly, FIF is built on trust and friendship. And it's important that we avoid a "win-at-all-cost" attitude that often plagues online events. There have been increased reports of "ramming". And while these instances were more than likely unintentional hits (due to lag spikes and heightened combat), let's make every effort to be respectful of our opponents, and try to avoid collisions if possible. If collisions do happen, please make sure to apologize and be gracious. I would hate to get involved in a dispute of this kind. Finally, everyone should be aware of our refly rules. This goes without saying. And it's all I'll say on this topic. I do check the stats. Be aware of this. Should anyone have an concerns, please PM me directly. Thanks!

FIF 2018 "Winter Campaign" - A2 Results (Saturday, 27 January 2018): Blue (Central) Objectives Completed: 10 Espionage Completed Artillery Correction (Arty Spotting) Completed HQ Reconnaissance (HQ Recon) Completed Destroyed Entente Aerodrome Destroyed Entente Bridge Strategic Recon Completed Espion Target Destroyed Front Line Unit Destroyed Wreath Drop Completed HQ Recon Secondary Objective Completed Red (Entente) Objectives Completed: 11 Reconnaissance of Front Lines (Trench Map) Completed Destroyed Central Tanks at Factory HQ Reconnaissance (HQ Recon) Completed Destroyed Central Bridge Destroyed Central Aerodrome Central General Captured Destroyed Central HQ Trench Attack Completed HQ Recon Secondary Objective Completed Central Moving Ship Destroyed Wreath Drop Completed Total "Phase A" Objectives Completed (to date): Blue Team = 16 + 10 = 26 Red Team = 8 + 11 = 19 . . . Server Stat Information: http://fif.jg1.org/mission/6146/ . . . Server Screenshots:

Hi Matt, Thanks for posting! And thanks for the application. I'll drop you an email today. Looking forward to talking with you more soon.

That's fantastic work Geezer! Really impressed.

Yeah, it looks pretty good.

Ouch... Now I'm scared to update.

J30 Von Fronk is also registered to the Red Team.

Hi Bock, you're all set for the Blue Team. Welcome!

Hi Badger, I'm glad you pulled the trigger. I'll drop you an email tonight.

S! All, The following JG I pilots are being recognized for their actions during Session A1 of Flanders In Flames 2018 "Winter Campaign" (flown on 20 January 2018). Congratulations! . . . Bavarian Knight's Cross of the Military Order of Max Joseph Hptm. Wilhelm (Wiley) Luftritter, Jasta 4 (session #A1, 20 January 2018), for bravery and meritorious leadership in battle [for amazing streak - 16 air victories, 10 ground victories, and 3 wounded-in-actions, over 19 sorties.] Saxon Knight's Cross of the Military Order of St. Henry OffzSt. Martin Weiss, Jasta 6 (session #A1, 20 January 2018), for conspicuous personal bravery on the battlefield or, more frequently in the case of officers of higher rank, for merit in positions of great responsibility [for valiant last stand, esprit de corps and good streak - 7 ground victories, and 2 wounded-in-actions over 9 sorties.] Wound Badge 1918: Silver Class Fähnr. Peter (Sipi) Pfeil, Jasta 6 (session #A1, 20 January 2018), for being wounded in action 3 times within one streak. Hptm. Wilhelm (Wiley) Luftritter, Jasta 4 (session #A1, 20 January 2018), for being wounded in action 3 times within one streak. Wound Badge 1918: Black Class Uffz. Attila (Etzel) Reinhard, Jasta 10 (session #A1, 20 January 2018), for being wounded in action 1 times within one gunner streak. Prussian Air Gunner Badge Uffz. Attila (Etzel) Reinhard, Jasta 10 (session #A1, 20 January 2018), for acting as an observer / gunner during an official sortie. German Army Report Hptm. Fritz Butzzell, Jasta 11 (session #A1, 20 January 2018), posthumously, for gallantry in battle, but also extraordinary fidelity and essential service. [good streak - 1 air victory and 8 ground victories, over 4 sorties.] Sgt. Erich (Razwald) Vogel, Jasta 11 (session #A1, 20 January 2018), posthumously, for gallantry in battle, but also extraordinary fidelity and essential service. [good streak - 2 air victories, 3 ground victories, and 3 wounded-in-actions over 10 sorties.] Sgt. Otto (Jocassee) Heidemann, Jasta 4 (session #A1, 20 January 2018), posthumously, for gallantry in battle, but also extraordinary fidelity and essential service. [good streak - 3 air victories, and 1 wounded-in-action over 4 sorties.] OffzSt. Lothar von (GenMarkof) Zudet, Jasta 11 (session #A1, 20 January 2018), posthumously, for gallantry in battle, but also extraordinary fidelity and essential service. [good streak - 2 air victories, 1 ground victories, and 2 wounded-in-actions over 6 sorties.] Oblt. Richard (Vonrd) Ausweichen, Jasta 10 (session #A1, 20 January 2018), for gallantry in battle, but also extraordinary fidelity and essential service. [good streak - 2 ground victories over 4 sorties.] Lt. Werner (danudet) Kliegmann, Jasta 4 (session #A1, 20 January 2018), posthumously, for gallantry in battle, but also extraordinary fidelity and essential service. [good streak - 2 ground victories and 1 wounded-in-action over 6 sorties.]

Ouch. Double ouch.

FIF 2018 "Winter Campaign" - A1 Results (Saturday, 20 January 2018): Blue (Central) Objectives Completed: 16 Espionage Completed Artillery Correction (Arty Spotting) Completed HQ Reconnaissance (HQ Recon) Completed Destroyed Entente Aerodrome Entente Moving Ship Destroyed Destroyed Entente Factory Destroyed Entente Bridge Central Prisoner Rescued Destroyed Entente HQ Strategic Recon Completed Espion Target Destroyed Reserve Unit Destroyed Front Line Unit Destroyed Off-Road Entente Convoy Destroyed Wreath Drop Completed HQ Recon Secondary Objective Completed Red (Entente) Objectives Completed: 8 Destroyed Central Factory HQ Reconnaissance (HQ Recon) Completed [was completed but didn't display] Artillery Correction (Arty Spotting) Completed Destroyed Central Bridge Destroyed Central Aerodrome Central Moving Ship Destroyed Wreath Drop Completed Front Line Unit Destroyed Total "Phase A" Objectives Completed (to date): Blue Team = 16 Red Team = 8 . . . Server Stat Information: http://fif.jg1.org/mission/6070/ . . . Server Screenshots:

SRV is the man.

Thanks Geezer!

We've considered running a map 24/7, private and locked to just JG1 pilots. If there was an interest in this, we can definitely explore it.

I was really sadden to hear this. Talk about our of left field. RIP

Team Commanders, please make sure to remind your pilots via TS before mission start.

Love the map. Your depiction of No Man's Land is really creative. It also really nails down the tremendous loss of life.

That's a very good point. And strangely enough, I think the talk on the Luftwaffe that Kliegmann posted above talks about that dilemma in some detail. The lecturer mentions the "Curse of the Grand Narrative" and the "Tyranny of the Recent". And how those two misconceptions shape public opinion over time. Especially when you start to lose the people who actually lived through the time periods in question. The grand narrative removes all the messy complicated details in the interest of making things easy to understand. And we all tend to over emphasis the recent stuff on our radar because that's the closest material to our current reality. It's a very good point. For example, two common music myths which betray the grand narrative, combined with the push for the recent: Myth #1 - Van Halen invented tapping. Myth #2 - Jimmy Paige was the first person to use a bow on a guitar for Rock Music. You can already see this coming... Eddie never claimed to have invented tapping. He just modified it for himself and his own playing style. And Jimmy Paige (like a lot of other things) borrowed the bow idea from Eddie Paige of The Creation. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLPRM12ewr0 In the context of music, this helps explain why radio and commercials and tv and movies and other aspects of media seem to push the same bands with the same songs again and again and again and again. With no exploration of genres. No deep cuts off of well known albums, let alone any air time of lesser known gems off of little known albums. And no attempt to explore the greater tapestry of Rock Music. And as a result, you lose a lot of really great bands.

You're listening to interesting music today. Truthfully though, it's a fascinating lecture. Thanks for posting!

Definitely can't wait to see where you take it!

Hi All, Here is a report from CH Hanger regarding the CH issues that a lot of us have been having: http://www.ch-hangar.com/forum/index.php?/topic/8750-concerning-ch-control-manager-in-windows-10-and-comments-made-on-another-forum/