Post by XreignZ on Jul 16, 2013 16:47:36 GMT -5
Issue #4 (for Season 5, Week 7)
Written by gogetarulez
Oh hello there, welcome to ORL Weekly. This week we have our usual news coverage and race predictions! Excuse us for the cancellation of last week’s issue because we were kidnapped by some drug dealers. In spite of the popularity of the race coverage, this issue will not feature it any due to lack of personnel. Anyways... Read on!Written by gogetarulez
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General News:
Sadly, one of our journalists has hung up his keyboard. Because of the interest in the newsletter, we do want to continue but one journalist can’t do it on his own. So, we are looking for a replacement. The position requires average English writing punctuation and grammar. You must be someone that’s regularly active on the forums and above all, dedicated. If you’re interested in this position then please create a mock-up of the newsletter and send it to XreignZ. Anyway, here are some essentials for your newsletter:
-Date of newsletter, newsletter issue number#, and brief self introduction.
-General recap on the news week in ORL. (don't have to go into too much detail, but bonus points if you go through
the theater films and provide a quick recap on each race)
-List and briefly describe any current or upcoming events such as unofficial tournaments, the next season signups openingup, etc. The most important part of this point is that you link to the calendar,
the season signups board, and the unofficial tournaments/series board.
-Link dump (ORL youtubes, ORL facebook, ORL site, etc)
Optional (do as many as you want. the more you do the higher chance you have of getting the position):
-A short driver interview (optional)
-Track of the week.
-Team news listing who joined and left teams.
-Community spotlight. Advertising other halo racing related youtube channels, websites, etc. Advertise a maximum
of one each week, and do not advertise the same one more than once a month.”
- Quoted from XreignZ's original hiring message.
Moving on, the gametype is coming! The gametype is coming! Yes sir, it is here. The “Halo4Modding” team has released their modded “Race” gametype for Halo 4. This magnificent gametype is similar to the gametype we used in Halo:Reach and more customizable. This race mod is equipped with a few other mods as well, i.e. the invisible item mod and the merging of vehicles and objects. The ORL will use this gametype for their official events such as division races. It has some great features such as a lap counter, so say goodbye to the human lap-counters! To get the “Outlaw Racing” gametype, simply ask your nearest division manager. (Editor note: I don't know that Unreal saved it yet -XreignZ)
In other news, Motocross drivers will be delighted to hear that race 10 of Season 5 is finally decided. The hotshots will race on Enigmatic SX by King “Eduardo” Edward I.
And finally, some fun news for the classic ORL-racers with us would be the restoration of ORL History. Our very own xNJD1x has spent multiple hours to restore statistics of the very first season of ORL racing. These statistics were thought to be gone but you can check them out here!
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Upcoming Events:
Currently we don’t have any upcoming events other than official races and our new Grifball addition. But our man from down-under has posted a two important threads regarding next season’s secondary divisions.
First off, he posted a poll to check out the community’s interest in a terrain track series for next season. But he also opened up a thread for secondary division track submissions for Season 6. This may include terrain tracks, collision courses, hybrids and short tracks. Please note that there are requirements for these tracks such as compatibility with the newly introduced race gametype (Checkpoints).
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(For the polls and track submissions)
(Sign up for the Grifball season matches!)
(Submit or race in a tournament or series!)
ORL Calendar
(List of Official Races, Unofficial Races, and ORL Sports)
ORL Calendar
(List of Official Races, Unofficial Races, and ORL Sports)
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Support the ORL!
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Community Spotlight:
This week we feature Halo4Modding, a YouTube channel that has brought us all a lot of joy regarding modded gametypes. They upload their latest creations regarding Halo 4 Mods once they complete them. Support their awesome work!
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Race Predictions:
Grand Prix 1:
BxA Real Deal D has won his first race this season and he’s looking to work his way back into championship contention. Look for him to pull off some “smoove moves” in his debut as a Global Racing driver.
Grand Prix 2:
Look for Unrealiztic to finally bounce back after NakedBacon’s winning streak. Sunset Stadium might prove to be too much for some.
Grand Prix European:
Elite mkb might look really good at Sunset Stadium and he might just take the win from gogeta who lost his first race this season the week before.
Mixed Terrain 1:
The Mixed Terrain drivers are headed to Providence Raceway, where proven GP-driver DarkLynx976 might prove himself once again.
Mixed Terrain 2:
The Superfly-trio might look into a full Superfly podium on this one, with their Grand Prix skills.
Motocross 1:
PancakeMuffin’s consistency might lead him to another win as the MX legends give a show to some prisoners at Prisonyard SX.
Motocross 2:
XreignZ is racing his own track this week which might give him that small edge to beat out the Rejects duo.
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Thank you for reading another issue of ORL Weekly. The next newsletter may be delayed if we don’t find another journalist soon. Don’t forget to apply for that journalist position! -gogetarulez
