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In the meanwhile... THANK YOU SEMPER!

 

I have a (not wonderfully but at least fully!!) painted chaos army of my own! All mine! It's the first time! (I play from the 2000... only another fully painted army of tyranids...and a few GK... i'm a lazy, lazy graylover -__- )

The Etl was a blast! 

 

THANK YOU AGAIN! 

And all of you, Chaos Fratres!

 

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(Thanks wife)

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Alr-i-i-i-ght, Chaos!

Enough is enough. Stop interfering with Captain Semper's Wi-Fi.

You're either delaying it because of your loss and you don't want it revealed...

...or you're delaying it because of your win and are just enjoying torturing the rest of us...

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Alr-i-i-i-ght, Chaos!

Enough is enough. Stop interfering with Captain Semper's Wi-Fi.

You're either delaying it because of your loss and you don't want it revealed...

...or you're delaying it because of your win and are just enjoying torturing the rest of us...

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and ourselves, we enjoy torturing ourselves too...

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Section 4 – The banners of excellence

The Realm of Chaos is the Primus Inter Pares a third year running! This is a hat trick and a record almost impossible to beat!

So here's the Primus Inter Pares

http://fortressofunforgiven.homestead.com/ETL_2016_Banner_04_Primus_Inter_Pares.jpg http://fortressofunforgiven.homestead.com/ETL_2016_Medal_02_Primus_Inter_Pares.gif


Furthermore, like last year, the Champions of each faction (i.e. the ones that made the most points) will be awarded the Badge of the Champion:


Codex: Halandaar

http://fortressofunforgiven.homestead.com/ETL_2016_Badge_04_Forum_Champion_AoD.jpg


Blood Angels: evildrcheese

http://fortressofunforgiven.homestead.com/ETL_2016_Badge_02_Forum_Champion_BA.jpg


Dark Angels: Tanyr

http://fortressofunforgiven.homestead.com/ETL_2016_Badge_01_Forum_Champion_DA.jpg


Space Wolves: dantay_xv

http://fortressofunforgiven.homestead.com/ETL_2016_Badge_03_Forum_Champion_SW.jpg


Forces of the Imperium: Passeltov

http://fortressofunforgiven.homestead.com/ETL_2016_Badge_06_Forum_Champion_IMP.jpg


Realm of Chaos: Chaeron, SlaveToDarkness

http://fortressofunforgiven.homestead.com/ETL_2016_Badge_07_Forum_Champion_Chaos.jpg


Horus Heresy: Demonl

http://fortressofunforgiven.homestead.com/ETL_2016_Badge_05_Forum_Champion_HH.jpg


Now moving on to the other badges of excellence:

The Badge of the Hero: This goes to all who have successfully completed all of their vows and at least one vow worth the maximum of 3,000pts.

http://fortressofunforgiven.homestead.com/ETL_2016_Badge_08_Badge_of_the_Hero.jpg

The eligible participants are:

Augustus b'Raass
dantay_xv
Demonl
Dreadclaw
evildrcheese
Filkarion
Kraigallach
Kurama
NovemberIX
RikuEru
Sturm Moonwolf
SW1
Tanyr
undeadsoldier
Wolf Lord Kieran
Wolf_Pack
Zujara

The Badge of the Martyr is awarded to any participant completing the maximum possible of 15,000 points (5 vows x 3,000pts/vow)

http://fortressofunforgiven.homestead.com/ETL_2016_Badge_09_Badge_of_the_Martyr.jpg

The eligible participants are:

Chaeron

SlavetoDarkness

The Badge of the Artificer: This is one of the most difficult awards as it is purely subjective and ultimately unfair...

But here goes:

http://fortressofunforgiven.homestead.com/ETL_2016_Badge_10_Badge_of_the_Artificer.jpg

UltraRich:

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http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f372/rbrewster101/IMG_7045_zpsnzv13sxs.jpg



Brother Chaplain Kage:

Hidden Content

http://i.imgur.com/BA9FdDg.png


Uprising:

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Atia:

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Mithilforge:

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I would also like make some honorary mentions based on innovative or outright crazy ideas:

demonl for painting up not one but two Warlord Titans! And he didn’t stop there. He went on to paint a Knight and infantry too.

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WarriorFish for his Knight with LED eyes!

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Hyperion for putting together the past and the future with his retro Field Police "counts as" the newest kids in the block: the Deathwatch! (and the helmet stripes)

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TheOneTrueZon. Look at those dozer blades! (and the tartan lining)


Hidden Content

http://i.imgur.com/W41eV4G.jpg



The ETL Collegia Titanicus: This is a new ETL Badge of excellence to reward those committed enough to complete at least one Titan during the ETL. The ETL Collegia Titanicus will be expanded further to award badges depending on the type of Titan each participant completed and will create specific badges for previous years as well... In the mean time, all those who completed a Titan this year but also in the past, feel free to wear it.

If your name is not in the list below/ please send me a link of your ETL post with the completed Titan in it and I will happily add it below. Furthermore, we will try to produce Collegia Titanicus badges corresponding to each specific ETL and with the specific Titan type. Until then please use the badge below.

http://fortressofunforgiven.homestead.com/ETL_2016_Badge_11_Collegia_Titanicus.jpg

demonl [HH]

You can see the image above in the honorary mentions (running out of images allowed per post)

Ninjaman [HH]

undeadsoldier [Chaos]

Warsmith Gorrched [Chaos]

And if I have missed any, let me know an I'll add it to the list.


Section 5 – Captain Semper's closing notes

Well, ETL V – The Shadow Guard Edition is over. Half a decade of ETL and it still goes strong! With 470 participants and the most points completed ever, I can say this was arguably the most successful ETL of all. As usually, the conduct of the frater during the event was exemplary and in line with the best traditions of the B&C.

Some interesting things happened this year that may need further analysis. First it was the sharp decline in participation levels in the Blood Angels and the IFOR Factions. Or to be more precise the return to their more normal levels after a spike in ETL IV. In the case of IFOR it can be mainly (but not exclusively) explained by the hype created by the Mechanicum Codices last year. Unfortunately this hype did not create a deep routed following within the B&C community, with the natural result of a sharp depression in participation levels. The Blood Angels experienced a huge surge last year for no systemic reason other than the fraters’ enthusiasm and the sense that the BAs should be leading in a painting event such as the ETL. This attitude continued this year resulting in a very impressive performance as analysed in the relevant section above. Be that as it may, the Blood Angels managed to beat the ETL III participation levels and completions so one may argue that ETL IV although not repeatable (or is it?) it certainly transformed the Faction’s ETL profile. IFOR on the other hand, seem to have lost its direction this year, but next year it will be bolstered with the Deathwatch. Maybe it’s time for a single IFOR Strategium? Hmmm…

On the other end of the spectrum, this year the Space Wolves (not least because of the new forum’s Champion’s efforts) came together in what was a show of force that ticked all the boxes in SWs ETL characteristics. Slow start – explosive end, large average vow (in fact the largest of ETL) and loads of Heroes to boot. And on top of that their participation rose to an unprecedented 51 – putting them for the first time at par with the BAs, DAs and even the Codex. And the rest, as they say, is history.

Now my beloved DAs…. The valiant efforts of those who completed their vows shined through as a beacon of hope but for a Faction that has become Primus Inter Pares this was a very lukewarm performance. I sure hope that the DAs will get back to full strength again next year and will be challenging the top position again.

What I need to think about now is the future of the event.

One thing that will definitely go is the Badge of the Artificer. It is a torment for me to sit down and choose among like a thousand outstanding entries, with no set criteria and ultimately with no qualifications. It’s not that I’m a painting guru, nor have I any Golden Demon credentials. Besides the ETL is not about painting excellence, it’s about commitment and motivation. Still there might be a substitute, but it’s early days yetl…

Another issue to address is balance. The ETL was never supposed to be this super balanced event to begin with especially as the interest of the frater is not proportionally divided among the ETL Factions. It was supposed to be more like light-hearted fun with a competitive edge. Over the years a number of rules were introduced such as the points’ limit and completion rate adjustment to keep things a bit more balanced without losing sight of the core ideas of the ETL. Still there seem to be further room to improve.

HH in particular is extremely popular and it increasingly feels like an entire setting vs. individual 40k Codices rather than the Codex vs. Codex that was the initial inspiration of the event. At the other end of the spectrum, participation levels in the IFOR are materially lower and it comprises many diverse Codices and (perhaps more importantly) Strategiums. There are other things as well, and all will be considered, taking into account not only balance but also the ETL mechanics and practical application... One thing is for sure, ETL VI will see some important differences!

Before I close I'd like to thank yet again the Admins (Kurgan and Brother Tyler) for allowing the ETL to run for a fifth year in a row! I would also like to thank the Supreme Grand Master of the Inner Circle The Shadow Guard for giving so much of his time to shape the imagery of the ETL! This fifth ETL is dedicated to him as a token of appreciation and gratitude!

I would also like to thank all the Frater and Mods who put an extra effort to create an environment of friendly rivalry - too many to list individually and missing one would be too unfair! These are the frater that rose to the challenge to lead the ETL effort in their respective forums and with wondrous results!

Looking ahead, there are the usual events like the Call of Chaos and the Loyalty and Treachery and who knows what else... And of course a refreshed ETL VI will be again with us next May!


So until next year, farewell!

Captain Semper
Member of the Inner Circle
Master of Recruits

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Congratulations to my brothers of the Realms of Chaos faction for once again emerging victorious in this year's E Tenebrae Lux. Congratulations to those of the Horus Heresy for incredible work in the event, I'll be joining you all next year. And congratulations for everyone else who participated in the event. I didn't follow any of the other strategiums or the work that went on in them, but I'm sure everything was awesome. :tu:

 

As for me, I will bear my badge of the Oathbreaker with dignity. I was the first to vow in my forum (possibly one of the first to vow in the entire event) and I was really hyped at the start of the event. By failing my vow, I have dishonored myself and my faction, and I shall bear the Oathbreaker's sigil until I consider myself atoned for my failure.

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Thank you again, Caotain Semper, for again running the best and biggest painting event in the world.

 

Also, congratsulations are in order to everyone who completed their vows, contributed to the fantastic spirit of respectful and friendly rivalry, and especially to the Space Wolves who came in third! I hadn't expected that, and I think it is great. In addition: kudo's to the Blood Angels for their fantastic spirit and commitment - a shame not more frater joined your ranks, otherwise you would have surely topped the ETL. Also thanks to the Horus Heresy for giving Chaos the drive to push just a little further this year, and to Codex for the last minute scare!

 

Congrats to all and see you all in a later event!!

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http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb456/dantay_xv/untitled.png


 


Thank you so much Captain Semper for a fun event.


 


And a big thank you to all the Wolves participants for making this a great year for our forum


 


Congratulations to Chaos for another outstanding win


and to all the forums for making this a big fun event


 


We came into this with around 50% of new starts and my experience from my first ETL was that I felt woefully underprepared. So this year, we as Wolves decided to remedy that issue.


 


We did our best to try and make the Claws welcome and to help prepare them for what was ahead. We also realised that we had a number of veterans who may have been in a similar situation to the Claws, so it was important to ket them know that they are jusst as important too.


 


We also tried to inject some team work along with the fun element which is part & parcel of the ETL.


 


It was not down to one person, but it was a team effort and there were quite a few working behind the scenes to ensure things went smoother than previous years.


 


We often rely so much on our mods, often without realising it. and it is a big ask for us to expect them to hold each forum together in the ETL and run the forums etc. They are here to enjoy themselves too.


 


A forum does not win because of one individual. A forum wins when it pulls together as one.


So as a challenge for next year, use the Wolves as an example. Volunteer to help out, work alongside your mods, you see something which you think is not right or needs improving, do not leave it to the mods. Step up and with mod permission, help out.


Put a team together who can act as a support network and nurture your Blood Claws.


 


But most of all:


 


http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb456/dantay_xv/Team....jpg


 


Finally the Wolves can say:


 


http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb456/dantay_xv/6f69b07ebfeb5e5ca2d42a7b8f98592f.jpg


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Thankyou Captain Semper for another awesome event and thankyou to my fellow Frater across the board for being awesome people!

 

Remember as well: if the ETL got you to put paint on a model, then regardless of Faction you're winning at life!

 

Dragonlover

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