10th Official Tournament Fundraiser Wrap-Up
Over the past week, the Flash Flash Revolution community has come together to help raise an absolutely overwhelming $2,183.25 USD in donations for the 10th Official Tournament fundraiser! After 6 years, officially sanctioned prize pools will be making a grand return – and it will be greater than all previous tournaments combined, with a total tournament cash prize pool of $1,250 USD!
107 keysmashers have generously contributed to the event, averaging an incredible $19.95/donation (only 107 easy payments of $19.95)! Brass “All Skill” Token recipients are encouraged to post their spoils in the “Look what came in the mail” thread or the Fundraiser discussion thread!
“We did it! Our vision will soon come into fruition!” PrawnSkunk exclaimed, elated with the success of his part in the project. In reality however, there was still much to be done. It was all out of his hands though, but he had great faith in the other team members. “We project his speed comprehension and execution to be over 750 BPM – it’s unimaginable!” foxfire667 added, still in disbelief that the final phase was so close. The first phase was completed a mere month ago, after an agonizing 10 months of excruciating labor, and another 3 weeks of testing. From the surface, one might call Synthlight’s plan nothing more than the ramblings of a deranged old man. However, those part of the Super Secret FFR Genetics Team knew it was a challenge worth accepting. Through endless research and countless modifications to the human genome, PrawnSkunk was finally able to successfully restep the sequence to create the ultimate keysmasher.
With the funds raised from the “10th Official Tournament” fundraiser, many limiting factors were alleviated, and the odds were beginning to stack in their favor. After a few weeks past, all of the necessary components were shipped to the lab, and were ready to incubate the insemination mechanically. The entirety of the FFR Genetics Team were readily awaiting the final phase – the step out of calculated simulation, and into reality. Every diagnostic instrument was meticulously placed and checked to ensure no faults would emerge. Now the only step remaining was the press of a button, and the activation key from Synthlight himself. Everyone in the room seemed anxious, as although Synthlight was running the operation, this would be the first time he was showing himself at the laboratory in person.
Despite the expectations of some, Synth’s entrance was rather uneventful. After a quick briefing, Synthlight lifted his hand to the terminal and turned his key. With the lab still in tact, and the readings still positive, the FFR Genetics Team were overcome with excitement. The machines seemed to be operating perfectly so far! In a few years, a new era of arrow smashing might actually begin! Synthlight approached the incubation chamber, gazing upon his creation affectionately. He spoke to it softly. “First person to post on your wall; I just want to welcome you to the insanity we call life. You are going to be Perfect, I can tell!” Synthlight, having graced the team with a decades’ worth of his presence, climbs into his FFRmobile and returns to his secret lair.
Somewhere deep in the heart of America, Synthlight sat back in his swivel chair, raised a pint of liquid freedom to his lips and and muttered softly under his breath,
“Cheers.”
Thank you to everyone in the community for your support! We wish you the best of luck in the 10th Official Tournament this summer.
– PrawnSkunk, TC_Halogen, foxfire667
Site Maintenance
Update 1: Server maintenance is complete, don’t worry if the site is randomly unresponsive for the next little while though. 
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Site might be down for a few hours. Hard drive updates. Thanks.
- Velocity, Zageron, Synthlight
10th Official Tournament Fundraiser
In anticipation of the 10th Official FFR Tournament, we invite you to help us raise donations towards providing some awesome prizes for this upcoming milestone in FFR history! We are very excited to present to you an outstanding lineup of donation incentives. Up for grabs are three new Support Token songs, and a limited quantity of solid brass “All Skill” FFR Tokens!
This is a strictly non-profit fundraiser, meaning all proceeds from this event will go directly back into the community as spontaneous contest prizes, and the 10th Official Tournament prize pool. Thank you to everyone in the community for your continuing support!
If you have any questions, please post in the fundraiser discussion thread, or send me a private message.
– PrawnSkunk
You will be contacted by PrawnSkunk via private message for any missing information.
(donations are no longer open!)
$5 | or more
Your choice of any 1 Support Token song
$9 | or more
Your choice of any 2 Support Token songs
$12 | or more
Your choice of any 3 Support Token songs
$20 | or more
1.75″ brass “all skill” token
+ free shipping worldwide!
Custom Forum User Title
Your choice of any 3 Support Token songs
Only want the brass FFR token? No problem!
* Just ask for “physical token only” in your donation comment.
*$10 | or more
1.75″ brass “all skill” token
+ free shipping worldwide!
Prochat
It is back up, and fully functional. There are some issues with it, but there isn’t much we can do about them at the moment. The user limitation, of 20, which was active for a few days, has been replaced by our pro license (with a cap of 500, so we’re good.)
If you notice any problems, excluding the arbitrary newline, please let me know.
–Zageron
FFR Rivalry Recruitment — We Want You!
What is a rivalry? — Rivalries are weekly hosted events, aimed at accelerating the playing ability of each participant through the drive of friendly competition. These rivalries provide a place for beginner and veteran players alike to compete as casually or fiercely as they choose.
Structured in the familiar format of the Official Tournaments, participants are given one week to post the best score they can on a selection of songs. At the end of each week, a credit prize pool is distributed, and each player is awarded rivalry points based on their performance.
This week’s Rivalries are already underway! Joining either rivalry is as simple as posting in your rivalry thread. Unsure of which division you belong in? Just ask, and we will be happy to let you know!
Carrotcake94’s Division 2 & 3 Rivalry is targeted towards Novice, Intermediate and Advanced players.
axith’s Division 4 & 5 Rivalry caters to hardened keysmashers in the Expert and Master skill brackets.
Good luck!
- axith (Rivalry Coordinator) and PrawnSkunk (Event Staff)
[AMA] FFR / Zageron
I’m energized, so I’m putting this on the front page. Bite me.
http://ask.fm/Zageron
Ask me anything about myself or FFR.
(Thread for the lamers.) But please use the link I provided to ask and view questions!
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Zageron
FFR Updates & Fixes (2)
Update 3:
Alright, arc got universal multiplayer working. (He cheated.)
This only applies to R^3.
Prochat, and the other two engines, will be updated to use arc’s hack as soon as we get the chance.
Enjoy. (Come to universal to chat!)
Cheers,
– Zag & arcnmx
FFR Updates and Fixes
Update 2: Since we can’t have SFS, I’ve started working on a tracking system for NotFFRon. I’ll be creating a very simple tracking system to help prevent cheating and to allow per-user progress tracking. Once that’s in place, perhaps a small group of us will come together to produce the final 18 or so levels.
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Update: Still no Chat/MP. I’ll post as soon as it gets done. T-T
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- Velocity engine will now load songs.
- NPS images are now generated and displayed again.
- Replay image generator is back in action.
Chat, Multiplayer, and Radio are in the process of being made available.
We are awaiting support from the creators of Smartfox, and until then we can do nothing.
Synth dropped in today to help us with the fixes.
Good Night!
– Zag
[C] FFR’s First Official Stepcharting Workshop
The First FFR Stepcharting Workshop is an interactive, intimate one-month event where stepcharters will step a 4-key file for either FFR or Stepmania, offer and receive constructive feedback, and revise their files accordingly. It will run from Sunday, March 2 to Saturday, March 29 and be open to stepcharters at every level, from seasoned veterans to beginners. There will be no afterparty with a bonfire and s’mores, but you are free to have your own if you so desire.
Some may wonder what the purpose of such a structured workshop is, but there are no catches or rewards here beyond learning more about stepcharting from one another and having a lot of fun. And really, why else are we all here? 
Those interested should private message me (moches) with the subject line “Workshop Registration.” The deadline for registration is the midnight of Saturday, March 1. Spots may be limited to 24 participants. In order to get a proper headcount, I also ask that questions and other messages be sent under different subject lines.
I sincerely hope you consider joining us for what’s sure to be a great time.
Sincerely,
moches
