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The vast history of The WIDEVERSE encompasses all the events that led to the formation and subsequent success of BMW/WTT. Starting with the precursor Runescape clans and small groups of the early Aughts, WIDEVERSE history begins to coalesce in 2007 with the formation of the World of Warcraft guild, COMMNUISM. As such, all groups listed are considered a continuation of COMMUNISM and by extension the circle of friends that led them.
The History of The WIDEVERSE is considered as anything related to the central "group" from the primordial Runescape clans to the heavily established COMMUNISM and later BMW and WIDEBOYS.
 
Many points of WIDEVERSE's history is considered a "melting pot" when existing groups through whatever means become the primary subject of the WIDEVERSE such as in 2015 when COMMUNISM and BMW merged into one entity, combining their shared history or in 2012 when Friend Zone era was not part of The WIDEVERSE then for a short period was, then again left in 2013 to be replaced by The COMMUNISM Revival.


= Runescape Era (2003-2006) =
= Runescape Era (2003-2006) =
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In July, Shelarahn would join as the guild was getting more serious about raiding, specifically Serpentshrine Cavern and Gruuls Lair.
In July, Shelarahn would join as the guild was getting more serious about raiding, specifically Serpentshrine Cavern and Gruuls Lair.


In December, months after Shelarahn was promoted to officer, Spaceballs and him faced off in what would become known as the [[1st COMMUNISM CIVIL WAR]].
== Civil War Arc ==
In December, months after Shelarahn was promoted to officer, Spaceballs and him faced off in what would become known as the [[1st COMMUNISM CIVIL WAR]]. Those that split off would form a guild known as [[Scholars and Gentlemen]], which was extremely short lived, in the end leaving everyone involved without a stable guild.


= Diaspora Era (2007-2008 )=
= Diaspora Era (2007-2008 )=
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== Rebellion Arc ==
== Rebellion Arc ==
2018 would bring a year of turmolt as [[Clown World War I]] began with [[Taylors Banishment]]. Interpersonal relations between the admins would continue to degrade with this and especially after [[The Goose Migration]], eventually resulting in the [[3rd COMMUNISM CIVIL WAR]]. From here, Taylor began planning what would become known as BMW 3.0, a refocusing of the group back to gaming and being a social group, and his eventual abdication from leading the group.
2018 would bring a year of turmoil as [[Clown World War I]] began with [[Taylors Banishment]]. Interpersonal relations between the admins would continue to degrade with this and especially after [[The Goose Migration]], eventually resulting in the [[3rd COMMUNISM CIVIL WAR]]. From here, Taylor began planning what would become known as BMW 3.0, a refocusing of the group back to gaming and being a social group, and his eventual abdication from leading the group.


In December of 2018, as part of the BMW overhaul, Pol was removed completely from the discord, and moved to Rocket.Chat. However, the platform didn't take off as it was rather clunky and annoying to use. Pol chat would eventually return however in March of 2019 with [[BEEFY BOYS]].
In December of 2018, as part of the BMW overhaul, Pol was removed completely from the discord, and moved to Rocket.Chat. However, the platform didn't take off as it was rather clunky and annoying to use. Pol chat would eventually return however in March of 2019 with [[BEEFY BOYS]].
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The success of the 7th Golden Age continued with [[BEEFYTV]] being revived and a brand new group game being introduced, Vintage Story. The server for Vintage Story enjoyed several months of success, before it was retired in favor of the return of Gorzhakcraft and because of a very slow dev cycle.
The success of the 7th Golden Age continued with [[BEEFYTV]] being revived and a brand new group game being introduced, Vintage Story. The server for Vintage Story enjoyed several months of success, before it was retired in favor of the return of Gorzhakcraft and because of a very slow dev cycle.


== Taylor's Return Arc ==
== King Taylor's Return Arc ==
March 2020 brought the COVID-19 outbreak and the increasing of Stay At Home orders in most states. As a result, many game companies offered incentives in game for people to stay home and play games, specifically Blizzard and their massively successful MMO, World of Warcraft, who offered a 100% XP boost for a month. This led to a massive surge in popularity for WoW among the Wideboys, eventually leading to Capri Sun Tzu to reveal that he was still a part time leader of a moderately sized raiding guild on Thrall, which in turn led to [[Operation: Thralls Deep]].
March 2020 brought the COVID-19 outbreak and the increasing of Stay At Home orders in most states. As a result, many game companies offered incentives in game for people to stay home and play games, specifically Blizzard and their massively successful MMO, World of Warcraft, who offered a 100% XP boost for a month. This led to a massive surge in popularity for WoW among the Wideboys, eventually leading to Capri Sun Tzu to reveal that he was still a part time leader of a moderately sized raiding guild on Thrall, which in turn led to [[Operation: Thralls Deep]].


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On January 11th of 2023, Taylor once again abdicated and began the countdown to his assumed eventual complete departure in 2024. He passed the torch to Prude, who was appointed WIDESTEWARD until such time a new WIDEKING would rise.
On January 11th of 2023, Taylor once again abdicated and began the countdown to his assumed eventual complete departure in 2024. He passed the torch to Prude, who was appointed WIDESTEWARD until such time a new WIDEKING would rise.


In February, Football Shit-Talking Live rebranded to BEEFYBALL!
In February, Football Shit-Talking Live rebranded to [[BEEFYBALL!]]


Early 2023 saw many changes in membership, with former notable names like [[Tato]] and ADL returning, as well as the removal of 115 posters such as [[Nyarlathotep]]
Early 2023 saw many changes in membership, with former notable names like [[Tato]] and ADL returning, as well as the removal of 115 posters such as [[Nyarlathotep]].


= Schism Era (2023-Present) =
= Schism Era (2023) =
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[[File:SCJP.png|left|upright]]
== SCJP Split Arc ==
== SCJP Split Arc ==
{{See also|SCJP-WIDEBOYS Schism}}His frustration with the community mounting, Taylor would finally leave the community all together. Breaking away, he began reviving the SCJP as the new core group of The WIDEVERSE.
Meanwhile, because of his absence, WIDEBOYS became overrun with Tato and her Zoomer friends.
At the same time, COMMUNISM began to be revived in the form of the [[COMMUNISM Reformation Front]].


== Mercenary Arc ==
== Mercenary Arc ==
{{See also|MOTHER}}Now free of responsibilities and loyalties, Taylor began taking on outside opportunities in the summer of 2023, most notably serving as spymaster for external groups.


== Purge Arc ==
== Purge Arc ==
{{See also|Night of Long Potato Peelers}}Tony, having remained in WIDEBOYS, began to grow tired of the Zoomers. Threatening to also leave, Taylor stepped in, agreeing to return and purge the Zoomers. Returning, Taylor banned Tato and her friends. As a contingency, Prude set up '''[[SCEMA]]''' as a containment, inviting any recently kicked people as well as people who had previously left like [[Ass-Haggis]].
== Cold War Arc ==
Taylors return also reingnited conflicts between him and CST. After the failure of the [[WIDEFORCE]] reboot, Taylor banned him, as well as [[Kimsemus]] after the failings of their mercenary operations. A brief negotiation took place, with Kimsemus and Taylor reaching a compromise, but Capri and Taylor remained at odds until the August 8th Taylor-CST summit, in which Capri arrived completely intoxicated and rambled, leading to no resolutions, solidifying the twos discontent with each other.
Historians believe at this time Capri, as well as others within SCEMA were scheming against Taylor as well as the WIDEVERSE at large.
= widehaus. Era (2024-Present) =
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== New Diaspora Arc ==
On New Years 2024, following the annual Year in Review show, Taylor left WIDEBOYS for good. Following this, the community was rebranded as '''[[SIDEBOYS]]''' and ostensibly removed from the mainstream of The WIDEVERSE. In its stead, '''[[Widehaus|widehaus.]]''' was officially founded to replace it. Focused on the trio of Taylor, Devin, and Tony, the new community was founded specifically for the WIDEVERSE's content creation, as opposed to the previous two decades focused as a gaming community.
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