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A '''Golden Age''' is a specific time or era in | [[File:61_post449349092_0.jpg|right|thumb|600px|upright|A [[DREADFORT]] during the absolute peak of [[BMW]]s power during the 4th Golden Age.]] | ||
A '''Golden Age''' is a defined specific time or era in [[WIDEVERSE]] history characterized by increase activity, notable actions and battles, as well as social, and sometimes monetary, prosperity. As with all things, the good is balanced out by the bad, and Golden Ages are balanced out by [[Dark Age]]s | |||
= Defining a Golden Age = | = Defining a Golden Age = | ||
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== 2nd Golden Age == | == 2nd Golden Age == | ||
* Beginning: Formation of [[Friend Zone]] | * '''Beginning''': Formation of [[Friend Zone]] | ||
* End: [[The Banishment of Shelarahn]] | * '''End''': [[The Banishment of Shelarahn]] | ||
* April 3 2012 - June 6th 2013 ({{Age in years, months, weeks and days|month1=04|day1=03|year1=2012|month2=06|day2=06|year2=2013}}) | * '''April 3 2012 - June 6th 2013''' ({{Age in years, months, weeks and days|month1=04|day1=03|year1=2012|month2=06|day2=06|year2=2013}}) | ||
The 2nd Golden Age began with members of the 2nd COMMUNISM coming back together on the Darkspear US server and founding the guild, Friend Zone. On paper, this was the groups peak in WoW, with the guild eventually becoming the best guild on the entire server, beating out several other much older and established guilds. The concept of branching out into other games was also established during this age, with [[FriendCraft]]. | The 2nd Golden Age began with members of the 2nd COMMUNISM coming back together on the Darkspear US server and founding the guild, Friend Zone. On paper, this was the groups peak in WoW, with the guild eventually becoming the best guild on the entire server, beating out several other much older and established guilds. The concept of branching out into other games was also established during this age, with [[FriendCraft]]. | ||
The age ended when Shelarahn was removed from the guild, however, the age would continue for a year or so after for Friend Zone, however they were now outside of the | The age ended when Shelarahn was removed from the guild, however, the age would continue for a year or so after for Friend Zone, however they were now outside of the WIDEVERSE. | ||
== 3rd Golden Age == | == 3rd Golden Age == | ||
* Beginning: Prudes Return | * '''Beginning''': Prudes Return | ||
* End: 2nd COMMUNISM Dark Age | * '''End''': 2nd COMMUNISM Dark Age | ||
* July 18th 2013 - Summer 2014 (1 year) | * '''July 18th 2013 - Summer 2014''' (1 year) | ||
When Prude returned just a month or so after Friend Zone was lost, a new Golden Age began to emerge as [[Pigeon]] was soon brought into the fold, and the group transferred from Darkspear US to Lightninghoof US and established a COMMUNISM guild there. | When Prude returned just a month or so after Friend Zone was lost, a new Golden Age began to emerge as [[Pigeon]] was soon brought into the fold, and the group transferred from Darkspear US to Lightninghoof US and established a COMMUNISM guild there. | ||
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== 4th Golden Age == | == 4th Golden Age == | ||
* Beginning: Formation of [[BMW]] | * '''Beginning''': Formation of [[BMW]] | ||
* End: [[2nd Rusticity War]] | * '''End''': [[2nd Rusticity War]] | ||
* May 25 2015 - October 6th 2016 ({{Age in years, months, weeks and days|month1=05|day1=25|year1=2015|month2=10|day2=06|year2=2016}}) | * '''May 25 2015 - October 6th 2016''' ({{Age in years, months, weeks and days|month1=05|day1=25|year1=2015|month2=10|day2=06|year2=2016}}) | ||
The longest, and arguably greatest Golden Age of the | The longest, and arguably greatest Golden Age of the WIDEVERSE began when multiple clans from [[Goon Playground]], including [[GAY]], merged to create a megaclan on non-[[Goon]] servers. Historians debate the exact beginning of the Golden Age, as BMW was only tangibly related to the WIDEVERSE in the early months. Also debated is the length, due to the 2015 Hiatus from September to November of 2015. However, as has been pointed out, a Golden Age is about the activity level and general enthusiasm of the group, and not necessarily the group itself, as during the Hiatus, COMMIE CREW saw a brief resurgence due to new blood trickling in from BMW. | ||
The age continued after the hiatus, with Taylor assuming direct control of the group and the Rust clan continuing its streak of dominance. However, after 10 months, the age would end after the failure of the Rusticity Clone server due to massive DDoS attacks. | The age continued after the hiatus, with Taylor assuming direct control of the group and the Rust clan continuing its streak of dominance. However, after 10 months, the age would end after the failure of the Rusticity Clone server due to massive DDoS attacks as well as increasing infighting, later resulting in the [[BEEFY Troubles]]. | ||
Some WIDEVERSE historical scholars <ref>Me</ref> argue that the Golden Age actually extended into March of 2017, with the launch and subsequent downfall of Conan Exiles. | |||
== 5th Golden Age == | == 5th Golden Age == | ||
* Beginning: WTT Rebrand | * '''Beginning''': WTT Rebrand | ||
* End: [[ | * '''End''': [[Wonka Uprising]] | ||
* March 3rd | * '''March 3rd - June 28th 2018''' ({{Age in years, months, weeks and days|month1=03|day1=03|year1=2018|month2=06|day2=28|year2=2018}}) | ||
After [[The Great Slump of 2017]], many ideas were put forward on how to revitalize the group. The first was dropping the Wrongthink branding and shortening to exclusively WTT, and to also add nights where the group would schedule games or movies. Thus, the 5th Golden Age began. Every Saturday night was movie night, followed by some sort of scheduled game like ArmA or Stellaris. | After [[The Great Slump of 2017]], many ideas were put forward on how to revitalize the group. The first was dropping the Wrongthink branding and shortening to exclusively WTT, and to also add nights where the group would schedule games or movies. Thus, the 5th Golden Age began. Every Saturday night was movie night, followed by some sort of scheduled game like ArmA or Stellaris. | ||
The end of the age came after 3 admins quit and tried to splinter the group during The | The end of the age came after 3 admins quit and tried to splinter the group during The Wonka Uprising. The effort was nearly entirely fruitless, but was enough to bring the activity and mood of the group out of the golden age. | ||
== 6th Golden Age == | == 6th Golden Age == | ||
* Beginning: Jacks Return | * '''Beginning''': Jacks Return | ||
* End: Alexs Employment | * '''End''': Alexs Employment | ||
* May 3rd 2019 - August 5th 2019 ({{Age in years, months, weeks and days|month1=05|day1=03|year1=2019|month2=08|day2=05|year2=2019}}) | * '''May 3rd 2019 - August 5th 2019''' ({{Age in years, months, weeks and days|month1=05|day1=03|year1=2019|month2=08|day2=05|year2=2019}}) | ||
The most recent Golden Age began after the end of [[Clown World War I]] and [[Jack|Jacks]] return, right on the heels of [[The Sauce Affair]]. With [[AlexanderDeLarge]] now the sole leader, he brought back the BMW Calendar and the weekly schedule of activitys. Movie night began again, and [[WEIRD WEDNESDAYS]] were brought back as well. Voice chat was active like it hadnt been since 2016 and a small group even began venturing back into [[Rust]]. | The most recent Golden Age began after the end of [[Clown World War I]] and [[Jack|Jacks]] return, right on the heels of [[The Sauce Affair]]. With [[AlexanderDeLarge]] now the sole leader, he brought back the BMW Calendar and the weekly schedule of activitys. Movie night began again, and [[WEIRD WEDNESDAYS]] were brought back as well. Voice chat was active like it hadnt been since 2016 and a small group even began venturing back into [[Rust]]. | ||
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== 7th Golden Age == | == 7th Golden Age == | ||
* '''Beginning''': [[The Troon Uprisings]] | |||
* '''End''': [[Night of the Long Steak Knives]] | |||
* '''December 19th 2019 - June 13th 2020''' ({{Age in years, months, weeks and days|month1=12|day1=09|year1=2019|month2=06|day2=13|year2=2020}}) | |||
The 7th Golden Age began to form with Alex moving to a working from home position and the appointment of [[Orkle]] to mod. A month later, The Troon Uprisings only added to the fire, with the Second Bimmer Purge, the floodgates of recruitment opened, replacing those that had left 3 fold. This new found membership was parlayed into increase in voice chat, game nights, and the return of many old activities, such as the formation of BEEFYTV and the return of WEIRD WEDNESDAYS, Anime Streams, and Movie Night | |||
Further success was found with the outbreak of COVID-19 and increased activity from homebound members. A lockdown related XP buff in World of Warcraft led the Biggers to align themselves with [[Capri Sun Tzu]]s raiding guild, [[ATB]]. | |||
= Pyrite Ages = | = Pyrite Ages = | ||
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Notable Examples: | Notable Examples: | ||
* 2nd COMMUNISM: When Spaceballs returned and tried to restart COMMUNISM a year after the Civil War. The group saw a brief resurgence but momentum was quickly lost when most everyone left for actual raiding guilds, and the group returned to nothingness. | * '''2nd COMMUNISM''' (2008): When Spaceballs returned and tried to restart COMMUNISM a year after the Civil War. The group saw a brief resurgence but momentum was quickly lost when most everyone left for actual raiding guilds, and the group returned to nothingness. | ||
* The Conan Era: Despite inflating the member count of BMW 3 fold, Conan was only the briefest of Golden Ages, and many scholars debate that it did more harm to BMW than good. | * '''The Conan Era''' (Early 2017): Despite inflating the member count of BMW 3 fold, Conan was only the briefest of Golden Ages, and many scholars<ref>Also me</ref> debate that it did more harm to BMW than good. | ||
* BMW 3.0: While meeting most the criteria of a Golden Age, The BMW 3.0 Era isnt considered one because it is viewed more as a rebuilding phase of the group than an actual time of great progress. However, of the listed Pyrite Ages, this is the most close to being an actual Golden Age. | * '''BMW 3.0''' (Late 2018): While meeting most the criteria of a Golden Age, The BMW 3.0 Era isnt considered one because it is viewed more as a rebuilding phase of the group than an actual time of great progress. However, of the listed Pyrite Ages, this is the most close to being an actual Golden Age. | ||
* '''WIDE Media Group''' (Early 2022): Originally hailed as The 8th Golden Age, historians have recently agreed that the era failed to live up to it's early promises, quickly losing steam as The WIDEVERSE fell into The 2022 Slump. | |||
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