Flashpoints

FLASHPOINT RULES
  • Flashpoints may take place quarterly per real calendar year, and intend to raise the tension of the Map game for the period of one real calendar month.
  • 'Themes' may be announced and applied to Flashpoints that alter this ruleset. Please see that month's Flashpoint announcement for more detail.
FLASHPOINT DURATION
  • A Flashpoint event begins on the first of the month that is announced by the SWRP: Chaos Staff Team at 12:00 AM EST and lasts for the entirety of that month.
FLASHPOINT EFFECTS

Flashpoint effects may modify other rulesets.
  • Mandate strengths/weaknesses do not apply during Flashpoint Events.

FLASHPOINT EXAMPLES

The following examples are posted to give you an idea of what you might expect in a Flashpoint.
  • Dominion Effort Victory Conditions now equate to 30 posts, instead of the usual 50.
  • Major Factions may complete up to six Dominions during the month of the Flashpoint.
  • New map mechanics, like increased Invasions or even new ideas such as Campaigns.
  • New forum mechanics may be introduced temporarily for that month.
Etc, etc.

FLASHPOINT END
  • A Flashpoint Event ends at 12:00 AM EST on the first day of the following month.
  • All incomplete Dominions must follow standard Dominion Rules.