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The Birth of a
Clan
In The Beginning...
 Setting
up a clan can be easy as 1 2 3, but your success is dependant on the hard work
of core members. Fading
Mirage has a great bunch of guys who actively recruit and keeps
tab on one another. We also have an active webmaster who
keeps our website updated and
fresh. The forums are there to help each other out when it comes
to news, practices and events. Keeping in constant communication
with everyone ensures that our Clan thrives well into the
future. How serious do you want your clan to be?
Remember, its all about having fun with your buddies and
friends....unless you want play for money and fame!
So you want to join a
clan? But can't find one? locating a clan on the
internet is not hard at all. Just go to any search engine and
you'll most likely find hundreds of clans related to any
game or genre.
 Fading
Mirage is not considered a newbie clan. We consist of veteran
Unreal players who simply play for love of the game. Started by
my buddy Vegeta, Fading
Mirage has been able to attract players from all walks of life.
In fact, the ages of our members range from 15 to 25 years old with various
demographics and backgrounds.
Competition
Clans exist due to
our competitive nature as individuals. Lets again take a peek at the dictionary
to dig deep into the meaning of competition:
com·pe·ti·tion (k m p -tsh  n)
n.
-
- The act of
competing, as for profit or a prize; rivalry.
- A test of skill or
ability; a contest: a
skating competition.
- Rivalry between two or more businesses striving for
the same customer or market.
- A competitor: The competition has cornered the
market.
- Ecology. The simultaneous demand by
two or more organisms for limited environmental
resources, such as nutrients, living space, or light.
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As human beings, we
thrive on our completive juices to get us going. Everyone
loves the thrill of victory, but loathes over the acceptance of
defeat. Most of us strive to do the best we can,
given our talent, time and resources that's available to us.
This attitude is not only prevalent in everyday life, but to gaming as
well. As far Ecological reasons are concerned, I'll leave that
for the men in white suits. :-)
The Rush
Defend The
Flag! Enemy Carrier is Here! I'm Hit!
Imagine that your defense
is outnumbered and the enemy is approaching, what's there to
do? Do you run? Do you hide? Dire the task may
be, its the moment and the adrenaline rush that gets you
going. Furthermore, this is when teamwork gets into play.
Communicative aspects
of any organized team play event has always been the key determinant
in any teams success. Without the proper verbal communication
with other team members, you will face the same situations similar to
that of the Alamo. Communication is half of the fun, executing
orders and accomplishing them is another thing.
The Ensuing Battle
The "Facing
Worlds Map" in Unreal Tournament is a very popular CTF map that
offers great views, and stunning graphics. Your outside in the
coldness of space, standing atop an asteroid gripped by Earth's
orbit. The rotation of the Earth is dizzying and immaculate, its
a lonely place, and your clan is readily hardened for the upcoming
battle that awaits. There are two fortresses immense in their
size, one of them you defend, and the other you will
conquer The battle field is large in size, you can
see the enemy coming a mile away. Setting a
defensive barrier and denying the enemy from penetrating is a task so
daunting, that you may need over half of your squad just to defend
it.
Your offensive and
defensive strategies are set The battle begins. You stand
atop of the fortress with your sniper rifle in handy. You feel
and hear the bloodshed down below as your Clan tries to penetrate the
opposing defenses. You grip your rifle steadily, as you
anticipate the next move. Your team relies on your defense and
cunning ability to snipe. Incoming!!! You see a wave
of incoming forces coming round the hill, ready to take your
flag. Now its up to you to put a stop to them, can
you do it?
Its All About
Having Fun
In the end it doesn't
matter who really wins because its all about the experience, the
aspect of team work, and its execution. The
ability to get a bunch of friends and comrades together to play a team
game on the internet is an accomplishment in itself. Taking them to
the next level of competitiveness will require a combination of practice
and timing.
Playing with an
organized group of people will enhance the of your online experience and further the
lifespan of the games you play. Plus, playing single player
games on the internet can be boring and repetitive sometimes.
With more and more team based games coming out this year, the
formation of clans and groups will ensure that the gaming community
thrives with competition.
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about this article at The
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