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	Hello everyone! I'm here to announce that Rust has garnered a second Division Leader today in <a contenteditable="false" data-ipshover="" data-ipshover-target="https://gflclan.com/profile/53117-bue/?do=hovercard" data-mentionid="53117" href="https://gflclan.com/profile/53117-bue/" rel="">@<span style="color:rgb(255,201,31)">Bue.</span></a> <a contenteditable="false" data-ipshover="" data-ipshover-target="https://gflclan.com/profile/55131-vence/?do=hovercard" data-mentionid="55131" href="https://gflclan.com/profile/55131-vence/" id="ips_uid_1062_6" rel="">@<span style="color:rgb(255,201,31)">Vence</span></a> made it known that he will be leaving to focus on his education at some point either early or just before summer next year. We both agreed that getting a second Division Leader would be a good thing, and would allow that person to learn from him before that does happen. Together we also came to the conclusion that Bue was a very good option. 
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	My conversations with Bue about this, as well as the commitment she's shown towards the community for an extended period of time made this a fairly easy decision on my part. I'm certain she'll do a good job in the position, and I'm hopeful for the future of Rust. 
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	Please join me in congratulating her on the promotion, and happy holidays everyone! <img alt=":hahayes:" data-emoticon="true" src="//gflusercontent.gflclan.com/file/forums-prod/emoticons/hahayes3.png" title=":hahayes:"></p>
]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">121</guid><pubDate>Sat, 19 Dec 2020 08:13:59 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Closing the Rust Division</title><link>https://gflclan.com/articles.html/announcements/closing-the-rust-division-r140/</link><description><![CDATA[<p>
	Hello all,
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	It is with a heavy heart that I must announce that we have decided to close our Rust division. A few months ago, our servers were doing very well, but after continued performance issues, high turnover, drama, and just a lack of community support for the division, we unfortunately believe that it is for the better that we close the division for the time being . Thank you to all the staff, former and current, and players for making the division successful for as long as it was.
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	We may try to bring the division back at some point, but for now we want to focus on improving our infrastructure and existing divisions.
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]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">140</guid><pubDate>Tue, 10 Aug 2021 01:47:15 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>The Second in a Series of Promotions</title><link>https://gflclan.com/articles.html/announcements/the-second-in-a-series-of-promotions-r4/</link><description><![CDATA[
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	<span style="color:#ffd700;">As I previously alluded, more promotions are on the way. This is the second stage of the series, which will only address the GMod division. Given that our GMod division is smaller than it previously was, we have opted to restrict the number of promoted individuals so as to not mar the division with an overly bureaucratic methodology. The following individuals were chosen by a poll that was distributed to those within our Trusted group.</span>
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	<span style="color:#ffd700;"><a contenteditable="false" data-ipshover="" data-ipshover-target="https://gflclan.com/profile/134-zebra/?do=hovercard" data-mentionid="134" href="https://gflclan.com/profile/134-zebra/" id="ips_uid_7706_10" rel="">@Zebra</a> originally rose to prominence alongside his twin brother <a contenteditable="false" data-ipshover="" data-ipshover-target="https://gflclan.com/profile/261-stud/?do=hovercard" data-mentionid="261" href="https://gflclan.com/profile/261-stud/" id="ips_uid_7706_8" rel="">@Stud</a> as admins of our GMod Purge server. Under <a contenteditable="false" data-ipshover="" data-ipshover-target="https://gflclan.com/profile/440-shiny/?do=hovercard" data-mentionid="440" href="https://gflclan.com/profile/440-shiny/" id="ips_uid_7706_9" rel="">@Shiny</a>'s management, they quickly ascended to be superadmins. Shiny's resignation promptly left the brothers as the prime candidates for Purge management. Stud resigned shortly after this initial promotion due to life circumstances, leaving Zebra alone to manage the Purge server. He has since been overseeing an overhaul of Purge's plugins and performance.</span>
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	<span style="color:#ffd700;"><a contenteditable="false" data-ipshover="" data-ipshover-target="https://gflclan.com/profile/16-bigtime388/?do=hovercard" data-mentionid="16" href="https://gflclan.com/profile/16-bigtime388/" id="ips_uid_7706_12" rel="">@Bigtime388</a> was the manager of our GMod Murder server from November 2015 to March 2016, along with admin on Deathrun and superadmin on Prop Hunt. He passed off management of Murder to <a contenteditable="false" data-ipshover="" data-ipshover-target="https://gflclan.com/profile/142-dead_soul/?do=hovercard" data-mentionid="142" href="https://gflclan.com/profile/142-dead_soul/" id="ips_uid_7706_11" rel="">@Dead_Soul</a> due to uncontrollable circumstances with his Internet connection. He has since rejoined Murder's management as a co-manager. Bigtime is also credited with the creation of our GMod Hide and Seek server. Furthermore, he has aided <a contenteditable="false" data-ipshover="" data-ipshover-target="https://gflclan.com/profile/256-based_matt/?do=hovercard" data-mentionid="256" href="https://gflclan.com/profile/256-based_matt/" id="ips_uid_7706_13" rel="">@Based_Matt</a> with the server files of our late DarkRP server.</span>
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	<span style="color:#ffd700;">Some of you may not agree with these choices and that's okay. Nevertheless, we shan't rue this day and should rather elect to wish these fellows good fortune in their trials.</span>
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]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">4</guid><pubDate>Sun, 25 Sep 2016 04:35:53 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>The Promotion - New Technical Administrator</title><link>https://gflclan.com/articles.html/announcements/the-promotion-new-technical-administrator-r89/</link><description><![CDATA[

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	Hello Everyone!<br>
	<br>
	I am very pleased to announce our new Technical Administrator, <a contenteditable="false" data-ipshover="" data-ipshover-target="https://gflclan.com/profile/48031-ashakiri/?do=hovercard" data-mentionid="48031" href="https://gflclan.com/profile/48031-ashakiri/" rel="">@<span style="color:rgb(178,34,34);">AshAkiri</span></a>. His technical skills with his creative ways to solve problems specifically with our CS:GO Surf Timer servers! This marks him as a valuable member of the community.<br>
	He will be dedicating his time towards the CS:GO Division on our future projects!<br>
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	Everyone please give him the warmest welcome in his new role!
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]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">89</guid><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2020 21:02:25 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>[Announcement] GMod Expansion --TTT3 and TTT4</title><link>https://gflclan.com/articles.html/announcements/announcement-gmod-expansion-ttt3-and-ttt4-r101/</link><description><![CDATA[
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	Welcome!
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	We have launched two new TTT servers for our Garry's Mod Division. First up is TTT Vanilla, which is the good ol’ classic Trouble in Terrorist Town. This server will be managed by <a contenteditable="false" data-ipshover="" data-ipshover-target="https://gflclan.com/profile/46168-waylon-smithers/?do=hovercard" data-mentionid="46168" href="https://gflclan.com/profile/46168-waylon-smithers/" rel="">@<span style="color:#1ee9e3;">Waylon Smithers</span></a> and <a contenteditable="false" data-ipshover="" data-ipshover-target="https://gflclan.com/profile/43491-yogpod/?do=hovercard" data-mentionid="43491" href="https://gflclan.com/profile/43491-yogpod/" rel="">@<span style="color:#1ee9e3;">Yogpod</span></a>. To easily connect, open Console and type "connect 92.119.148.99" (without ") or simply click <a rel="">here.</a>
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	After that is TTT Anarchy, which is a different take on the gamemode where the rules are next to none. This will server will be managed by <a contenteditable="false" data-ipshover="" data-ipshover-target="https://gflclan.com/profile/1623-xy/?do=hovercard" data-mentionid="1623" href="https://gflclan.com/profile/1623-xy/" rel="">@<span style="color:#ff0000;">Xy</span></a>. To easily connect, open Console and type "connect 92.119.148.100" (without ") or simply click <a rel="">here.</a>
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	If you’re interested or want to learn more, then please visit the links below.
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	<a href="https://gflclan.com/forums/forum/1350-ttt-vanilla/" rel="">https://gflclan.com/forums/forum/1350-ttt-vanilla/</a><br><a href="https://gflclan.com/forums/forum/1311-ttt-anarchy/" rel="">https://gflclan.com/forums/forum/1311-ttt-anarchy/</a><br><a href="https://discord.gg/cdPNUkz" rel="external nofollow">https://discord.gg/cdPNUkz</a>
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]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">101</guid><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2020 19:51:10 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Community Representative Election Results (Round 2)</title><link>https://gflclan.com/articles.html/announcements/community-representative-election-results-round-2-r137/</link><description><![CDATA[
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	Hello!
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	The re-run of the community representative election has concluded. Thank you to everybody who participated. The results are as follows:
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	<a contenteditable="false" data-ipshover="" data-ipshover-target="https://gflclan.com/profile/8-shuruia/?do=hovercard" data-mentionid="8" href="https://gflclan.com/profile/8-shuruia/" id="ips_uid_6732_10" rel="">@<span style="color: rgb(114,137,218);">Shuruia</span></a> - 73 votes. Shuruia shall occupy one of the two empty community representative slots.
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	<a contenteditable="false" data-ipshover="" data-ipshover-target="https://gflclan.com/profile/28360-blazingarson/?do=hovercard" data-mentionid="28360" href="https://gflclan.com/profile/28360-blazingarson/" rel="">@<span style="color:#f97594">BlazingArson</span></a> - 59 votes. BlazingArson shall take the other empty community representative slot.
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	<a contenteditable="false" data-ipshover="" data-ipshover-target="https://gflclan.com/profile/53006-flamie-alexis/?do=hovercard" data-mentionid="53006" href="https://gflclan.com/profile/53006-flamie-alexis/" rel="">@<span style="color:rgb(178,34,34)">flamie Alexis</span></a> - 50 votes
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	<a contenteditable="false" data-ipshover="" data-ipshover-target="https://gflclan.com/profile/50660-alexis/?do=hovercard" data-mentionid="50660" href="https://gflclan.com/profile/50660-alexis/" rel="">@<span style="color: rgb(114,137,218);">Alexis</span></a> - 39 votes
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	<a contenteditable="false" data-ipshover="" data-ipshover-target="https://gflclan.com/profile/68132-k1p_/?do=hovercard" data-mentionid="68132" href="https://gflclan.com/profile/68132-k1p_/" rel="">@<span style="color:rgb(69,218,74)">K1P_</span></a> - 13 votes.
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	Shuruia and Arson's term shall begin today, May 30, and will expire on November 30.
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]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">137</guid><pubDate>Sun, 30 May 2021 05:01:42 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>New Graphics Team Leader!</title><link>https://gflclan.com/articles.html/announcements/new-graphics-team-leader-r160/</link><description><![CDATA[
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	Hi guys! After a long time of being GFX Team Leader, I have decided to pass it on to someone who I know will do amazing things with the position, that person being <a contenteditable="false" data-ipshover="" data-ipshover-target="https://gflclan.com/profile/60341-clavers/?do=hovercard" data-mentionid="60341" href="https://gflclan.com/profile/60341-clavers/" rel="">@<span style="color:#f97594;">Clavers</span></a>! Clavers has been with the GFX Team for quite some time now, and he is easily one of the most skilled and easy-going people to have ever been on the team. Without further ado, please join me in congratulating him on his new position!
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	If you're interested in joining the team, click <a href="https://gflclan.com/forms/128-graphics-team-member-application/" rel="">here</a>!
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]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">160</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Jan 2022 05:18:44 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>New CS:S Division Leader - Leks</title><link>https://gflclan.com/articles.html/announcements/new-css-division-leader-leks-r105/</link><description><![CDATA[<p>
	Hi everyone. I'm here to announce that Leks has parted ways with CS:GO and has made the switch over to CS:S. He will be joining forces with Reeve as a second Division Leader, and it is our hope that with Leks' help, the two of them can make the Division better than ever. 
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	Please join me in thanking Leks for his service on the GO side and congratulating him on the move. 
</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">105</guid><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2020 01:17:22 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>New Moderation Team Leader</title><link>https://gflclan.com/articles.html/announcements/new-moderation-team-leader-r134/</link><description><![CDATA[
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	Hello everyone! I'm excited to announce that @Joshy#8638 / <a contenteditable="false" data-ipshover="" data-ipshover-target="https://gflclan.com/profile/241-joshy/?do=hovercard" data-mentionid="241" href="https://gflclan.com/profile/241-joshy/" rel="">@<span style="color:#f97594">Joshy</span></a> will be joining me as the Moderation Team's co-leader! The decision was made due to the Moderation Team's ever-expanding nature, and having a second Team Leader will allow the team to grow and thrive.
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	Joshy has done an outstanding job as Senior Moderator, and I am confident that he will continue to excel as Team Leader.
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	Please join me in congratulating him on his new position!<br>
	 
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]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">134</guid><pubDate>Sun, 23 May 2021 01:34:09 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Community Representative Elections - Round 2</title><link>https://gflclan.com/articles.html/announcements/community-representative-elections-round-2-r135/</link><description><![CDATA[
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	Hello!
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	Recently, the Council has decided to rearrange the layout of the Council and to add 2 new permanent council positions (in order to get to 9 members as intended). We have decided that the two current community representatives, Salad and Infra, should fill these positions for now. In order to replace the community representatives we have just re-designated, we will be running another election with candidates from the last community representative election. The election will run until May 30, 2021 and the terms of the new community representatives will begin on that date.
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	The rules are the same as the last voting period:
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		You must be a Member or above
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		Your account must be at least 2 months old.
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		You may cast 2 votes. Each vote must go to a different person.
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		Once you have cast a vote, you cannot remove the vote and recast it for a different person.
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		If you're a candidate you may vote (even for yourself), but please remember to act with integrity throughout the process.
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	You may vote <a href="https://gflclan.com/crvoting/" rel="">here</a>.
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	Thank you and good luck!
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]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">135</guid><pubDate>Sun, 23 May 2021 03:53:50 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Rust & CS:S Division Leaders]]></title><link>https://gflclan.com/articles.html/announcements/new-rust-css-division-leaders-r138/</link><description><![CDATA[
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	This turned out to be one hell of a Sunday. As you might've seen from the title of this thread, we've now promoted two people into the Division Leader position. 
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	Starting off with CS:S, we have <a contenteditable="false" data-ipshover="" data-ipshover-target="https://gflclan.com/profile/1535-runda/?do=hovercard" data-mentionid="1535" href="https://gflclan.com/profile/1535-runda/" id="ips_uid_4023_6" rel="">@<span style="color:rgb(255,201,31)">Runda</span></a> taking the reigns. A manager that's been around the community for many years.
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	I originally was not planning on getting CS:S a new <abbr title="Division Leader">DL</abbr> after Jekyll's departure, but given just how motivated Runda is, it'd be a shame to not give him the opportunity. I also feel good about his future plans for the division.
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	Moving on to Rust, with Creed's departure last week, truth be told we weren't left with many options. That being said, <a contenteditable="false" data-ipshover="" data-ipshover-target="https://gflclan.com/profile/53765-dominick987/?do=hovercard" data-mentionid="53765" href="https://gflclan.com/profile/53765-dominick987/" id="ips_uid_4023_7" rel="">@<span style="color:rgb(255,201,31)">Dominick987</span></a> showed a lot of interest in the role and also approached me about it himself. Much like Runda, Dominick seems incredibly motivated to make his division succeed. Rust desperately needs stability, and I do believe Dominick is the one that's going to deliver it after talking to him. He has a solid gameplan, and I'm very happy about it. 
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	I'm looking forward to working with these two, and I feel good about both promotions. So, please join me in congratulating these tryhards on achieving their epic victory royale. 
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	Thanks.
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]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">138</guid><pubDate>Sun, 06 Jun 2021 15:39:21 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Community Representative Results Electric Boogaloo</title><link>https://gflclan.com/articles.html/announcements/community-representative-results-electric-boogaloo-r157/</link><description><![CDATA[
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	Hello all,
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	The runoff election for the remaining Community Representative slot has concluded. The results are as follows:
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	<a contenteditable="false" data-ipshover="" data-ipshover-target="https://gflclan.com/profile/15181-dapainwayne/?do=hovercard" data-mentionid="15181" href="https://gflclan.com/profile/15181-dapainwayne/" rel="">@<span style="color:#45da4a">DaPainWayne</span></a> - 52 votes
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	<a contenteditable="false" data-ipshover="" data-ipshover-target="https://gflclan.com/profile/50660-alexis/?do=hovercard" data-mentionid="50660" href="https://gflclan.com/profile/50660-alexis/" rel="">@<span style="color: rgb(114,137,218);">Alexis</span></a> - 32 votes
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	To keep things consistent, <a contenteditable="false" data-ipshover="" data-ipshover-target="https://gflclan.com/profile/15181-dapainwayne/?do=hovercard" data-mentionid="15181" href="https://gflclan.com/profile/15181-dapainwayne/" rel="">@<span style="color:#45da4a">DaPainWayne</span></a>'s term will expire at the same time as <a contenteditable="false" data-ipshover="" data-ipshover-target="https://gflclan.com/profile/8-shuruia/?do=hovercard" data-mentionid="8" href="https://gflclan.com/profile/8-shuruia/" rel="">@<span style="color: rgb(114,137,218);">Shuruia</span></a>'s.
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	<img alt=":furretlove:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="//gflusercontent.gflclan.com/file/forums-prod/emoticons/furretlove32.png" title=":furretlove:">
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]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">157</guid><pubDate>Thu, 16 Dec 2021 00:32:22 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>The Return of Rust</title><link>https://gflclan.com/articles.html/announcements/the-return-of-rust-r158/</link><description><![CDATA[
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	Hello, everyone!
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	Back in August, we announced that the Rust division would be closed down indefinitely due to several issues with performance and many other factors. After a long break, I am delighted to announce that the division will be returning, led by <a contenteditable="false" data-ipshover="" data-ipshover-target="https://gflclan.com/profile/13623-baconator/?do=hovercard" data-mentionid="13623" href="https://gflclan.com/profile/13623-baconator/" id="ips_uid_2685_6" rel="">@<span style="color:rgb(255,201,31)">Baconator</span></a>, from its break on the <strong>17th of December</strong> at <strong>5:00 PM CST</strong>!
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	 One of the biggest issues we faced before the division took a break was our server's performance issues, with quite a bit of lag and stuttering plaguing the experience. Over the past few months, efforts have been made to maximize performance across all of <abbr title="Games For Life"><abbr title="Games For Life">GFL</abbr></abbr>, with significant improvements seen across the board - especially in some of our most demanding communities like CS:GO Surf and GMod CWRP. We hope that our newfound performance gains will prevent the performance issues faced by Rust in the past!
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	To start, we will be launching with a single server: <strong>a Modded 5x server</strong>!
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	IP Address: <span style="font-family:Courier New,Courier,monospace;">rust5x.<abbr title="Games For Life"><abbr title="Games For Life">gfl</abbr></abbr>.gs:28015</span> (<span style="font-family:Courier New,Courier,monospace;">92.119.148.58:28015</span>)
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	Managers: <a contenteditable="false" data-ipshover="" data-ipshover-target="https://gflclan.com/profile/7569-lonely/?do=hovercard" data-mentionid="7569" href="https://gflclan.com/profile/7569-lonely/" id="ips_uid_2685_9" rel="">@<span style="color: rgb(114,137,218);">Lonely</span></a> &amp; <a contenteditable="false" data-ipshover="" data-ipshover-target="https://gflclan.com/profile/50660-alexis/?do=hovercard" data-mentionid="50660" href="https://gflclan.com/profile/50660-alexis/" id="ips_uid_2685_8" rel="">@<span style="color: rgb(114,137,218);">Alexis</span></a>
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	Launch: <strong>17th December 2021 - 5:00 PM CST</strong>
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	As we make progress with this server, we will be looking at community feedback to see what we can bring to the table next, so please join the discussion in the <abbr title="Games For Life"><abbr title="Games For Life">GFL</abbr></abbr> Rust Discord: <a href="https://gfl.gs/rustdiscord" ipsnoembed="false" rel="external nofollow">https://<abbr title="Games For Life"><abbr title="Games For Life">gfl</abbr></abbr>.gs/rustdiscord</a>
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	A sincere thank you to all involved in making this possible, and we hope everyone enjoys the server! The sub-forum for Rust will be opened upon launch, so in the meantime, join the <a href="https://gfl.gs/rustdiscord" rel="external nofollow">Rust Discord</a>.
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]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">158</guid><pubDate>Fri, 17 Dec 2021 03:09:45 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>New GMod Division Leader</title><link>https://gflclan.com/articles.html/announcements/new-gmod-division-leader-r177/</link><description><![CDATA[
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	Hello! I am happy to announce that <span><a contenteditable="false" data-ipshover="" data-ipshover-target="https://gflclan.com/profile/15181-dapainwayne/?do=hovercard" data-mentionid="15181" href="https://gflclan.com/profile/15181-dapainwayne/" rel="">@<span style="color:rgb(255,201,31)">DaPainWayne</span></a> </span>will be joining <a contenteditable="false" data-ipshover="" data-ipshover-target="https://gflclan.com/profile/636-pyros/?do=hovercard" data-mentionid="636" href="https://gflclan.com/profile/636-pyros/" rel="">@<span style="color:rgb(255,201,31)">Pyros</span></a> as co-Division Leader of our GMod Division! Wayne has proven more than capable for the position in recent months with his constant willingness to help other staff, as well as his ever growing knowledge of the backend of GMod. With his experience as an admin (CWRP, DarkRP, old Purge, Prop Hunt) as well as his more recent Manager role for our Purge server, Pyros and I believe he will be a good fit for the position. Please join us in congratulating him!
</p>

]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">177</guid><pubDate>Sat, 13 Aug 2022 02:41:13 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Reintroduction of Technical Administrator</title><link>https://gflclan.com/articles.html/announcements/reintroduction-of-technical-administrator-r67/</link><description><![CDATA[

<p>
	Hello, with the upcoming changes to our machines in the near future, and to prepare, we've decided to reintroduce Technical Administrator.
</p>

<p>
	 
</p>

<p>
	Their responsibilities will include handling the back-end of our system when and if necessary (includes web setup, gameservers, etc.)
</p>

<p>
	The following people in the group will be:
</p>

<ul>
<li>
		<a contenteditable="false" data-ipshover="" data-ipshover-target="https://gflclan.com/profile/1-roy/?do=hovercard" data-mentionid="1" href="https://gflclan.com/profile/1-roy/" id="ips_uid_3038_7" rel="">@Roy</a>
	</li>
	<li>
		<a contenteditable="false" data-ipshover="" data-ipshover-target="https://gflclan.com/profile/3669-dreae/?do=hovercard" data-mentionid="3669" href="https://gflclan.com/profile/3669-dreae/" id="ips_uid_3038_6" rel="">@<span style="color:rgb(178,34,34)">Dreae</span></a>
	</li>
	<li>
		<a contenteditable="false" data-ipshover="" data-ipshover-target="https://gflclan.com/profile/6-nick/?do=hovercard" data-mentionid="6" href="https://gflclan.com/profile/6-nick/" rel="">@<span style="color:rgb(178,34,34)">Nick</span></a>
	</li>
</ul>
<p>
	 
</p>

<p>
	Please join me to welcome them with our newly reintroduced role in <abbr title="Games For Life">GFL</abbr>!
</p>

]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">67</guid><pubDate>Sun, 10 Mar 2019 22:22:45 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>New TF2 Division Leader - Coven</title><link>https://gflclan.com/articles.html/announcements/new-tf2-division-leader-coven-r98/</link><description><![CDATA[
<p>
	Hi everyone, I am proud to announce our new Division Leader - <a contenteditable="false" data-ipshover="" data-ipshover-target="https://gflclan.com/profile/43921-coven/?do=hovercard" data-mentionid="43921" href="https://gflclan.com/profile/43921-coven/" rel="">@<span style="color:rgb(255,201,31)">Coven</span></a>! He is known for his management and communication towards to TF2. 
</p>

<p>
	 
</p>

<p>
	Please join me to welcome him as new Division Leader.
</p>
]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">98</guid><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2020 03:51:21 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>New TF2 Division Leader - Hamtaro</title><link>https://gflclan.com/articles.html/announcements/new-tf2-division-leader-hamtaro-r106/</link><description><![CDATA[
<p>
	Hi everyone. I'm here to announce that we've now promoted <a contenteditable="false" data-ipshover="" data-ipshover-target="https://gflclan.com/profile/46670-hamtaro/?do=hovercard" data-mentionid="46670" href="https://gflclan.com/profile/46670-hamtaro/" id="ips_uid_503_7" rel="">@<span style="color:rgb(255,201,31)">Hamtaro</span></a> to be the new Team Fortress 2 Division Leader. About a week ago, <a contenteditable="false" data-ipshover="" data-ipshover-target="https://gflclan.com/profile/43921-coven/?do=hovercard" data-mentionid="43921" href="https://gflclan.com/profile/43921-coven/" rel="">@<span style="color:rgb(29,163,196)">Coven</span></a> stepped down simply due to a lack of time to carry out the tasks that <abbr title="Division Leader">DL</abbr>'s have. With his help, we were however able to find a suitable replacement in Hamtaro. 
</p>

<p>
	 
</p>

<p>
	I've spoken to Hamtaro quite extensively since then, and am confident that he'll be able to do a great job. So, please join me in congratulating him on his new position. 
</p>
]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">106</guid><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2020 15:52:31 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Event Coordinator Team Released</title><link>https://gflclan.com/articles.html/announcements/event-coordinator-team-released-r40/</link><description><![CDATA[

<p>
	Hello everyone. You may have noticed that we have a new role on the forums called Event Coordinators. This role was inspired by GCC and their approach towards event management. Currently there are four members of <abbr title="Games For Life">GFL</abbr> who have been doing amazing work within GCC and pushing them forward with every event they produce. These members are <a contenteditable="false" data-ipshover="" data-ipshover-target="https://gflclan.com/profile/1535-runda/?do=hovercard" data-mentionid="1535" href="https://gflclan.com/profile/1535-runda/" rel="">@<span style="color:#1ee9e3;">Runda</span></a> <a contenteditable="false" data-ipshover="" data-ipshover-target="https://gflclan.com/profile/636-pyros/?do=hovercard" data-mentionid="636" href="https://gflclan.com/profile/636-pyros/" rel="">@<span style="color:#ffff00;">Pyros</span></a> <a contenteditable="false" data-ipshover="" data-ipshover-target="https://gflclan.com/profile/5288-syntax/?do=hovercard" data-mentionid="5288" href="https://gflclan.com/profile/5288-syntax/" rel="">@<span style="color:#ffff00;">Syntax</span></a> and <a contenteditable="false" data-ipshover="" data-ipshover-target="https://gflclan.com/profile/6359-kubnair/?do=hovercard" data-mentionid="6359" href="https://gflclan.com/profile/6359-kubnair/" rel="">@<span style="color:#ffff00;">Kubnair</span></a>. The sheer amount of effort each one of them has put into their work within GCC is phenomenal!
</p>

<p>
	That is why these members will be the first four to start up our Event Coordinator team!
</p>

<p>
	 
</p>

<p>
	Now for some details about this team and what they can do within there new role.
</p>

<ul>
<li>
		My aim for the team is for one <abbr title="Games For Life">GFL</abbr> event a month, starting with a Christmas themed event which they are starting to work on now.
	</li>
	<li>
		They will continue to work within GCC to provide events. However they can now request usage of <abbr title="Games For Life">GFL</abbr>'s servers and any other reasonable resource for use within GCC and for <abbr title="Games For Life">GFL</abbr> events.
	</li>
	<li>
		They will be able to use the Creative team to create GFX for events and for recording/streaming and tweeting the events. 
	</li>
	<li>
		They have access to request the Developer team to edit plugins for usage within events.
	</li>
	<li>
		They are able to work with our Server Managers to be able to create events on our current servers.
	</li>
	<li>
		They have been given permissions to directly post and feature posts within the events sub-forum.
	</li>
	<li>
		Lastly they have been given TeamSpeak permissions to edit and use the Event channel, in order to support using TeamSpeak during events.
	</li>
</ul>
<p>
	 
</p>

<p>
	Now I would like to mention that working within GCC is not required by the role, however the team does need to be involved in the events from GCC. 
</p>

<p>
	There will be opportunities for members to apply and help out the Event Coordinators but that will currently be handled through PMs instead of an application form.
</p>

<p>
	 
</p>

<p>
	This new role is something that will give us all something to look forward to and will help provide <abbr title="Games For Life">GFL</abbr> with some regular, quality events. I have a lot of belief in the current members of the team and look forward to their upcoming work within <abbr title="Games For Life">GFL</abbr>!
</p>

]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">40</guid><pubDate>Tue, 21 Nov 2017 04:25:38 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>GFL Partnering with Affray Studios</title><link>https://gflclan.com/articles.html/announcements/gfl-partnering-with-affray-studios/</link><description><![CDATA[
<p><img src="https://gflusercontent.gflclan.com/file/forums-prod/monthly_2018_06/affray.png.1fd011ce73d3f66c146dcf6b0359bc19.png" /></p>

<p>
	Hello! I’m happy to announce that <abbr title="Games For Life"><abbr title="Games For Life">GFL</abbr></abbr> will be partnering with Affray Studios, the group behind SCP: Ascension. SCP: Ascension is a new SCP game being developed by Affray Studios with Unreal Engine 4. It will not be yet another rehash of the “Containment Breach" style, rather something fresh and exciting. There are over three game modes planned and even a story-mode based off of the SCP Wiki's "Project Resurrection" canon. There will also be heavy mod support, including Steam workshop integration and server configuration. <abbr title="Games For Life"><abbr title="Games For Life">GFL</abbr></abbr> will be providing servers for Ascension upon its release, ideally in both North America and Europe.
</p>

<p>
	 
</p>

<p>
	If you have any questions about the game, you can find their website at affraystudios.com and join their discord server using the invite link <a href="https://discord.gg/affray" ipsnoembed="true" rel="external nofollow">https://discord.gg/affray</a>
</p>

<p>
	 
</p>

<p>
	If you would like to know more about the SCP Wiki, you can find them at scp-wiki.net
</p>

]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">47</guid><pubDate>Sun, 03 Jun 2018 03:32:05 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>New Social Media Team!</title><link>https://gflclan.com/articles.html/announcements/new-social-media-team-r117/</link><description><![CDATA[
<p>
	Hello everyone!
</p>

<p>
	 
</p>

<p>
	As a lot of you may know by now, we have been working very hard to create a new Social Media team. I am happy to announce that the team has finally been created, and will be led by <a contenteditable="false" data-ipshover="" data-ipshover-target="https://gflclan.com/profile/421-salad/?do=hovercard" data-mentionid="421" href="https://gflclan.com/profile/421-salad/" rel="">@<span style="color:#f97594;">Salad</span></a> and <a contenteditable="false" data-ipshover="" data-ipshover-target="https://gflclan.com/profile/45876-infra/?do=hovercard" data-mentionid="45876" href="https://gflclan.com/profile/45876-infra/" rel="">@<span style="color:#f97594;">Infra</span></a>! This team will handle all social media aspects of <abbr title="Games For Life">GFL</abbr> - such as Twitter, Twitch, YouTube, Facebook, and more!
</p>

<p>
	 
</p>

<p>
	We would also like to also announce that we are now looking for promising candidates to join the team and help create content! If you are interested in supporting the team with content creation, apply to become a Social Media Team Member by clicking <a href="https://gflclan.com/forums/topic/66005-how-to-apply-for-the-social-media-team/" rel=""><span style="color:#f39c12;">here</span></a>!
</p>
]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">117</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2020 04:18:08 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>New Team: Public Relations</title><link>https://gflclan.com/articles.html/announcements/new-team-public-relations-r122/</link><description><![CDATA[
<p>
	Hello everyone! I'd like to officially announce the newly created Public Relations team, led by <a contenteditable="false" data-ipshover="" data-ipshover-target="https://gflclan.com/profile/45876-infra/?do=hovercard" data-mentionid="45876" href="https://gflclan.com/profile/45876-infra/" rel="">@<span style="color:#f97594;">Infra</span></a> and <a contenteditable="false" data-ipshover="" data-ipshover-target="https://gflclan.com/profile/421-salad/?do=hovercard" data-mentionid="421" href="https://gflclan.com/profile/421-salad/" rel="">@<span style="color:#f97594;">Salad</span></a>! This team combines our preexisting Writing and Social Media teams, as well as incorporates the Member Acceptor role. This team will continue to handle all aspects of our <abbr title="Games For Life"><abbr title="Games For Life">GFL</abbr></abbr> social media platforms, as well as all of the former Writing team's responsibilities.
</p>

<p>
	 
</p>

<p>
	If you're interested in applying to join the team, click <a href="https://gflclan.com/forums/topic/66005-how-to-apply-for-the-public-relations-team/" rel="">here</a>!
</p>

<p>
	To see the team's current members, click <a href="https://gflclan.com/forums/topic/66004-public-relations-team-roster/" rel="">here</a>!
</p>
]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">122</guid><pubDate>Fri, 01 Jan 2021 21:23:12 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>November Community Representative Election</title><link>https://gflclan.com/articles.html/announcements/november-community-representative-election-r148/</link><description><![CDATA[
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	Hello!
</p>

<p data-pm-slice="0 0 []">
	 
</p>

<p>
	We are nearing the end of the current set of Community Representatives' terms, which means it is time to begin the next election cycle! We'd like to have the new community representatives settled into their positions by December 1.
</p>

<p>
	<br>
	As a quick refresher to the unacquainted, a Community Representative is a member of the Council who is not a high-level staff member. Even non-staff members, such as VIPs/Members can be elected. The purpose of the Community Representative role is to guarantee to the community gets a say in <abbr title="Games For Life"><abbr title="Games For Life">GFL</abbr></abbr> Council decisions.<br>
	<abbr>Community Representatives are elected</abbr> for a term of 6 months and may serve up to two consecutive terms. The current community representatives are <a contenteditable="false" data-ipshover="" data-ipshover-target="https://gflclan.com/profile/28360-blazingarson/?do=hovercard" data-mentionid="28360" href="https://gflclan.com/profile/28360-blazingarson/" rel="">@<span style="color:#ffff00">BlazingArson</span></a> and <a contenteditable="false" data-ipshover="" data-ipshover-target="https://gflclan.com/profile/8-shuruia/?do=hovercard" data-mentionid="8" href="https://gflclan.com/profile/8-shuruia/" rel="">@<span style="color: rgb(114,137,218);">Shuruia</span></a>, they will lose their seat in council shortly after the election has concluded.
</p>

<p>
	<br>
	In order to become one of the two CRs, you must win a spot in the upcoming election. The election is public and members of the community will get to vote. To be considered, you must fulfill a few requirements:
</p>

<ul>
	<li>
		<p>
			You must be a member or above.
		</p>
	</li>
	<li>
		<p>
			You must not have any outstanding punishments. Controversial individuals or individuals with an extensive punishment history may also be excluded from running at the option of the current council.
		</p>
	</li>
	<li>
		<p>
			You must get at least two current Council members to sponsor your application.
		</p>
	</li>
	<li>
		<p>
			Please do not apply if you do not intend to serve the entirety of the 6 month term.
		</p>
	</li>
	<li>
		<p>
			You may not currently be a higher-up (Team Leader, Technical Administrator, Division Leader, and Director).
		</p>
	</li>
</ul>

<p>
	 
</p>

<p>
	The following are not required, but are strongly recommended:
</p>

<ul>
	<li>
		<p>
			Be well known throughout <abbr title="Games For Life"><abbr title="Games For Life">GFL</abbr></abbr>. Having been present for a long time, having a high amount of Forum / Discord activity, and generally being helpful to new users are generally great ways to accomplish this.
		</p>
	</li>
	<li>
		<p>
			Be prepared to deal with drama. There is always plenty!
		</p>
	</li>
	<li>
		<p>
			Try to have sufficient free time to attend council meetings.
		</p>
	</li>
</ul>

<p>
	 
</p>

<p>
	For purposes of obtaining a sponsorship, the current council consists of the following members:
</p>

<p>
	<a contenteditable="false" data-ipshover="" data-ipshover-target="https://gflclan.com/profile/1623-aurora/?do=hovercard" data-mentionid="1623" href="https://gflclan.com/profile/1623-aurora/" rel="">@<span style="color:#ff0000">Aurora</span></a>
</p>

<p>
	<a contenteditable="false" data-ipshover="" data-ipshover-target="https://gflclan.com/profile/13-ben/?do=hovercard" data-mentionid="13" href="https://gflclan.com/profile/13-ben/" rel="">@<span style="color:rgb(255,0,0)">Ben</span></a>
</p>

<p>
	<a contenteditable="false" data-ipshover="" data-ipshover-target="https://gflclan.com/profile/45876-infra/?do=hovercard" data-mentionid="45876" href="https://gflclan.com/profile/45876-infra/" rel="">@<span style="color:rgb(255,0,0)">Infra</span></a>
</p>

<p>
	<a contenteditable="false" data-ipshover="" data-ipshover-target="https://gflclan.com/profile/636-pyros/?do=hovercard" data-mentionid="636" href="https://gflclan.com/profile/636-pyros/" rel="">@<span style="color:rgb(255,201,31)">Pyros</span></a>
</p>

<p>
	<span><a contenteditable="false" data-ipshover="" data-ipshover-target="https://gflclan.com/profile/46670-hamtaro/?do=hovercard" data-mentionid="46670" href="https://gflclan.com/profile/46670-hamtaro/" id="ips_uid_7886_9" rel="">@<span style="color:rgb(255,201,31)">Hamtaro</span></a></span>
</p>

<p>
	<span><a contenteditable="false" data-ipshover="" data-ipshover-target="https://gflclan.com/profile/421-salad/?do=hovercard" data-mentionid="421" href="https://gflclan.com/profile/421-salad/" id="ips_uid_7886_8" rel="">@<span style="color:rgb(255,201,31)">Salad</span></a></span>
</p>

<p>
	<span><a contenteditable="false" data-ipshover="" data-ipshover-target="https://gflclan.com/profile/28360-blazingarson/?do=hovercard" data-mentionid="28360" href="https://gflclan.com/profile/28360-blazingarson/" id="ips_uid_7886_7" rel="">@<span style="color:#ffff00">BlazingArson</span></a></span>
</p>

<p>
	<span><a contenteditable="false" data-ipshover="" data-ipshover-target="https://gflclan.com/profile/8-shuruia/?do=hovercard" data-mentionid="8" href="https://gflclan.com/profile/8-shuruia/" id="ips_uid_7886_6" rel="">@<span style="color: rgb(114,137,218);">Shuruia</span></a></span>
</p>

<p>
	 
</p>

<p>
	<i>If you do not get sponsored, there is always a next time. Please do not beg or bother if the answer is no.</i>
</p>

<p>
	 
</p>

<p>
	The current community representatives <strong>may not</strong> sponsor themselves should they wish to run again.
</p>

<p>
	 
</p>

<p>
	Once you have obtained your sponsor, you can submit an application using this <a href="https://forms.gle/xnX3CKdewMoP9CRW8" rel="external nofollow">Google Form</a>. You will receive an email from Google containing your responses indicating that we have received your application. Council will then review applications. If Council approves your application, you will be allowed to participate in the election and you will be contacted by a member of the council containing directions for the second stage of the application process. Applications should be submitted by April 14th and the election will begin shortly thereafter.
</p>

<p>
	 
</p>

<p>
	Thanks <span><span><img alt=":pikajoy:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="//gflusercontent.gflclan.com/file/forums-prod/emoticons/pikajoy.png" title=":pikajoy:"></span></span>
</p>

<ul>
</ul>

<p>
	 
</p>

]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">148</guid><pubDate>Tue, 02 Nov 2021 05:08:38 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>New Event Coordinator Team Leaders</title><link>https://gflclan.com/articles.html/announcements/new-event-coordinator-team-leaders-r150/</link><description><![CDATA[
<p>
	Hi, everyone! I am excited to announce that we've got two new Team Leaders for Event Coordinators team. The team previously was in a revamp mode led by <a contenteditable="false" data-ipshover="" data-ipshover-target="https://gflclan.com/profile/421-salad/?do=hovercard" data-mentionid="421" href="https://gflclan.com/profile/421-salad/" rel="">@<span style="color:rgb(255,201,31)">Salad</span></a> and <a contenteditable="false" data-ipshover="" data-ipshover-target="https://gflclan.com/profile/53006-aiexis/?do=hovercard" data-mentionid="53006" href="https://gflclan.com/profile/53006-aiexis/" rel="">@<span style="color:rgb(178,34,34)">AIexis</span></a>. Since then, the team is now stable.
</p>

<p>
	 
</p>

<p>
	Please join me to welcome <a contenteditable="false" data-ipshover="" data-ipshover-target="https://gflclan.com/profile/65741-copium-queen/?do=hovercard" data-mentionid="65741" href="https://gflclan.com/profile/65741-copium-queen/" id="ips_uid_8105_7" rel="">@<span style="color:#f97594">Copium Queen</span></a> &amp; <a contenteditable="false" data-ipshover="" data-ipshover-target="https://gflclan.com/profile/39422-duck/?do=hovercard" data-mentionid="39422" href="https://gflclan.com/profile/39422-duck/" id="ips_uid_8105_6" rel="">@<span style="color:#f97594">Duck.</span></a>. They both will be co-leading the team! 
</p>

]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">150</guid><pubDate>Sat, 06 Nov 2021 00:17:25 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>The Third in a Series of Promotions</title><link>https://gflclan.com/articles.html/announcements/the-third-in-a-series-of-promotions-r5/</link><description><![CDATA[
<p><img src="https://gflusercontent.gflclan.com/file/forums-prod/monthly_2016_09/Untitled-1.jpg.028ed57ec9d9ff22c5f597357411638a.jpg" /></p>


<p>
	<span style="color:#ffd700;">I'm obviously a tad late on the draw for this (that's timezones for you), but I might as well post this for the sake of continuity. Bear in mind that this announcement is only in observance to one individual.</span>
</p>

<p>
	 
</p>

<p>
	<span style="color:#ffd700;">Please congratulate <a contenteditable="false" data-ipshover="" data-ipshover-target="https://gflclan.com/profile/252-syrus/?do=hovercard" data-mentionid="252" href="https://gflclan.com/profile/252-syrus/" id="ips_uid_4389_6" rel="">@Syrus</a> on his ascension to the role of community advisor. Outside of his management in CS:GO Minigames and his GFX contributions (such as providing overlays for our eSports team), he has routinely provided Roy with valuable insight. At that point, being promoted to the rank of community advisor is merely a formality given that he has already acted in that sense prior to his ascension.</span>
</p>

]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">5</guid><pubDate>Tue, 27 Sep 2016 14:11:04 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>An Early Christmas Present From The Arma Team</title><link>https://gflclan.com/articles.html/announcements/an-early-christmas-present-from-the-arma-team-r35/</link><description><![CDATA[
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