[center][url=http://www1.flightrising.com/forums/ann/1946083][img]http://flightrising.com/dropbox/communityupdate_w.png[/img][/url] [/center] [b]Table of Contents:[/b] [br] [LIST] [*][b]Item Caption Contest 4 Winners[/b] [*][b]Progenitor Restorations[/b] [*][b]Community Recap: [/b] [list][*]Forums [*]Festival Highlights: Gala - Gathering 2015-2016 [/LIST][/list] [br][br] [url=http://www1.flightrising.com/forums/ann/1946083][b]Click here to read more![/b][/url] [more] [br][br] ----- [br][br] [center][b][size=6]Item Caption Contest 4 Winners[/size][/b][/center] The item caption contest results are in! Your creativity and enthusiasm for the fourth Item Caption Contest showed in the entries and a big ol' Earthshaker hug to everyone who participated! There were so many great captions to choose from, some were even neck and neck during the voting process! Congratulations to @confusedpaladin, @Trickilicky, @Spiral, @Windhover, @eternity1, @Jackaloped, @renlav, @Razzles, @ViridianSylph, @BallpointTattoos, @Amehime, and @Duveteux! [br][br] [center][item=Banded Rattlesnake][item=Bluebite Rattler][item=Blue Spot Pygmy Wrasse][item=Pygmy Wrasse] [item=Broadback Pleco][item=Pleco][item=Polar Wooly][item=Wooly Bear] [item=Cheerful Chime][item=Dancer's Bell][item=Emerald Brooch][item=Ruby Brooch][/center] [br][br] These writers have a shiny [b]new vista[/b] available to them in their [b]Account Settings[/b]! Thank you again to everyone who participated! [br][br] ----- [br] [center][b][size=6]Progenitor Restorations[/size][/b][/center] When [i]Flight Rising[/i] first opened in June 2013, players could not exalt or sell their progenitor dragons. The overwhelming community response was that this was restrictive, forcing you to use two spaces in your Lair permanently. Due to popular demand, we made the necessary changes so progenitor dragons could be exalted. Fast forward to 2016 and we've received hundreds of messages from players over the years about exalted progenitor dragons. [b]As we reviewed them we noticed the messages were all expressing the same feeling[/b]: regret for hastily exalting their progenitors, telling us they've now realized their progenitor dragons were truly unique to their account. [b]While exalting is meant to be a meaningful and permanent choice[/b], it has become clear to us that the permanent loss of progenitor dragons has had a long-lasting, negative impact on your play experience. [b]After discussion, we want to give you the chance to reclaim your progenitor dragons.[/b] Exalting a progenitor does not award treasure or count towards dominance, so these restorations will not affect the economy or dominance pushes. [br] [b][size=4]Restrictions[/size][/b] As the team will be manually restoring progenitor dragons and we anticipate several hundred tickets on this, [b]requests submitted MUST be sent through [url=http://www1.flightrising.com/site/contact-us]Contact Us[/url] and contain the following information[/b]: [br] [list][*][b]Requests must use the email registered to your account[/b][br] [*][b]Requests [u]must[/u] be titled: Progenitor Restoration[/b][br] [*][b]Requests must contain the dragon ID number(s) or a link to the dragon(s) in the body of the ticket. [/b][/list] [b]There will be no exceptions granted.[/b] Requests [b]must[/b] have the above information or they will not be processed. [br] [b][size=4]Disclaimers[/size][/b] In submitting a progenitor restoration request, [b]you acknowledge there will be a waiting period.[/b] [b]This offer is for progenitor dragons [i]only[/i].[/b] [b]Restorations will be performed in waves, in the order they were received.[/b] If you can't remember your dragon's ID number but can remember their name, breed, genes, etc. [b][url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?p=search&search=dragon]Dragon Search[/url][/b] may be able to help. We will try to answer what questions we can today in this thread. Please use the FR icon located in the lower right corner of Admin posts to track our replies. [br][br] ----- [br][br] [center][b][size=6]Community Recap[/size][/b][/center] [b][size=4]Forums, June-July 2016:[/size][/b] [br] [indent][b]Top 3 Forums:[/b] [br] [LIST] [*][b][url=http://www1.flightrising.com/forums/baz]Dragons for Sale[/url][/b][br] [*][b][url=http://www1.flightrising.com/forums/frd]Flight Rising Discussion[/url][/b][br] [*][b][url=http://www1.flightrising.com/forums/ibaz]Items for Sale[/url][/b][br] [/LIST] [br] [b]Top 3 Threads:[/b] What threads in [b]Flight Rising Discussion[/b] did our forum-goers spend most of their time reading or posting to? Below are the top three non-staff run threads in the number one discussion forum: [br] [list][*][b][url=http://www1.flightrising.com/forums/frd/1889405][Dom Watch] Dust Devil Dads[/url] [/b] [br] [*][b][url=http://www1.flightrising.com/forums/frd/1037465]Auction House Mispost Lost-and-Found![/url][/b] [br] [*][b][url=http://www1.flightrising.com/forums/frd/1881983]Coli Vista Quest[/url][/b][/list] [br] [b]Challenges Highlight: [/b] Are you looking for a new challenge? We've included some new or popular challenges below! [br] [list][*][url=http://www1.flightrising.com/forums/frd/1696152#post_1696152][b]Chest Challenge 2016[/b][/url] [indent][i]The idea behind this challenge is to hoard all openable items(and higher tiers all items period), and then open them in a grand hurrah at the end of the year. [/i][/indent][br] [*][url=http://www1.flightrising.com/forums/frd/1522427#post_1522427][b]Bad Luck Blitz[/b][/url] [indent][i]This challenge is super simple. Starting at the Training Fields, fight through each venue in order. Remain in a venue until a battle results in *zero loot*. [/i][/indent][br] [*][url=http://www1.flightrising.com/forums/frd/1842634#post_1842634][b]Alphabet Legacy Challenge[/b][/url] [indent][i]...the founders of the challenge both have A names and then the heir and its mate have B names and so on until we get to Z.[/i][/indent][/list][/indent] [br] [b][size=4]Reminder: Ad Reports[/size][/b] Have you spotted an advertisement that is not in the lefthand sidebar or footer? An ad that makes noise or plays a video without you clicking on it? An ad that has content inappropriate for[i] Flight Rising[/i]? If you have, please report the ad to our ad team,[i] Hiveworks[/i], here in our [b][url=http://www1.flightrising.com/forums/frd/27823]Advertising Report Thread[/url][/b]. [br][br] ----- [br][br] [center][b][size=6]2015 - 2016 Festival Recap[/size] [size=5]Crystalline Gala through Greenskeeper Gathering[/size][/b][/center] [center][i][size=2]All events listed below have completed.[/size][/i][/center] [br][br] For those new to [i]Flight Rising[/i], over the last three years the community created the tradition of celebrating a Flight’s holiday by putting on a site-wide organized event. These events are characterized by a “hub” posted in the [b][url=http://www1.flightrising.com/forums/frd]Flight Rising Discussion forum[/url][/b]. Here players share and celebrate their Flight with their fellow players and provide a digest of links and mini-events happening around the site. Our [b][url=http://www1.flightrising.com/forums/ann/1861078]May Community Update[/url][/b] covered the 2015-2016 [b]Brightshine Jubilee[/b] through [b]Rockbreaker's Ceremony[/b]! Today we’ll cover the 2015-2016 [b]Crystalline Gala[/b] through [b]Greenskeeper Gathering[/b]!. Given the depth and breadth of the events, it’s not always possible to recap every mini-event held. Please take the time to check out each hub to see all each Flight had to offer for their 2015-2016 holiday! [br][br] [center][img]http://flightrising.com/dropbox/ice_contest.png[/img] [url=http://www1.flightrising.com/forums/ann/1726105]Official Announcement Thread[/url][/center] Highlights from Ice Flight's [b][url=http://www1.flightrising.com/forums/frd/1710732#post_1710732]Crystalline Gala event hub[/url][/b]: [br][list][*][b][url=http://www1.flightrising.com/forums/forga/1724912][GLA] Find the A[/url][/b]: [indent][i]The A has disappeared from the festival's big "CRYSTALLINE G LA" sign. The Icewarden is displeased and submits a formal request to the Ice Sprite Detective Agency to track it down. It's your job to interview the witnesses and investigate the scene of the crime. Find out who stole the A and why, and where it's hidden now, or else we're doomed to celebrate the Crystalline Gla for all of eternity![/i][/indent][br] [*][b][url=http://www1.flightrising.com/forums/raf/1715756][Gala] Crystalline "Gla" Cooking Co:[/url][/b] [indent][i]Rokoshi looks delighted to see you and ushers you inside. Many dragons can be seen bustling about and they call out friendly greetings and well wishes. They are busily replacing food, taking trash, and filling drinks. The cave is huge and brightly decorated. There are ice sculptures, balloons, banners, and confetti everywhere. Despite the cold, snow weather outside it is warm and comfortable here.[/i][/indent][br] [*][b][url=http://www1.flightrising.com/forums/drs/1715769]Crystalline Gala Frozen Royalty Pageant:[/url][/b] [indent][i]This year's theme is "An Adventure Awaits!" What does that mean exactly? Well it's up to the entrants to decide how to interpret this theme! Do you have a dragon based off of a video game? Do you have a dragon that just enjoys the concept of "adventure"? Have fun with dressing up your dragons to however you feel they would best fit this theme![/i][/indent][/list] [br][br] [center][img]http://flightrising.com/dropbox/shadow_contest.png[/img] [url=http://www1.flightrising.com/forums/ann/1758609]Official Announcement Thread[/url][/center] Highlights from Shadow Flight's [b][url=http://www1.flightrising.com/forums/frd/1735884#post_1735884]Trickmurk Circus event hub[/url][/b]:[br] [list][*][b][url=http://www1.flightrising.com/forums/raf/1759252][Trickmurk] Story & Poetry Contest:[/url][/b] [indent][i]"Well hello there." comes a soft and welcoming voice. Focusing on the dragon in front of you, it seems impossible that you could have missed her, given her eccentric clothing and significant size. "Come! Come join us in our feats of creativity!" At that the snapper motions behind her with her large tail, indicating the numerous dragons floating around or sitting down, all clearly revelling in their story-telling, some mumbling to themselves, others peacefully silent as their brains work overtime. "All are welcome here. The only thing we ask is that you're kind, and hope that everyone feels welcome to share their wordful masterpieces with us."[/i][/indent][br] [*][b][url=http://www1.flightrising.com/forums/forga/1762185][Trickmurk] Ruin-a-Dragon:[/url][/b] [indent][i]Step right up, step right up! Welcome to the Ruin-a-Dragon stall and get ready to misuse the noble scrying workshop! It's a simple game that I'm sure fine folk like you could have some fun with. Take a break from the rest of the Circus for a moment, select a dragon from the person above you, scry it, and ruin it! Then show us the results, because where's the fun in keeping that kind of thing to yourself?[/i][/indent][br] [*][b][url=http://www1.flightrising.com/forums/forga/1754942]All in! - Cooking Contest:[/url][/b] [indent][i]My name is ELFudge and I have quite the deal for you! I'm looking for the tastiest edible concoctions in all of Sornieth. I'm willing to bet that I can make it worth your while to share...[/i][/indent][/list] [br][br] [center][img]http://flightrising.com/dropbox/wind_contest.png[/img] [url=http://www1.flightrising.com/forums/ann/1802613]Official Announcement Thread[/url][/center] Highlights from [b][url=http://www1.flightrising.com/forums/frd/1788919]Wind Flight's Mistral Jamboree event hub[/url][/b]: [br][list][*][b][url=http://www1.flightrising.com/forums/rp/1804306][MJ] Mayhem! At the Jamboree [CYOA]:[/url][/b] [indent][i]It's finally time for the Wind festival! As the travelers flock to the Windswept Plateau, the clan of Two Hunters' Retreat offers everyone interested a tour around the realm of the Windsinger, and a brief taste of the life on the wind - and what occasion that the playful Wind dragons partake in doesn't end in at least a little mayhem? Especially the Jamboree. Especially when the two guides clash so much...[/i][/indent][br] [*][b][url=http://www1.flightrising.com/forums/forga/1787525][MJ] Mistral Meals: Winner's Announced!:[/url][/b] [indent][i]The smells of food dances on the wind, beckoning dragons to long rows of open tents and food stands. At the end, a stage has been set up where a Wildclaw paces with an energetic bounce in her step, pausing to fidget with her bow tie or corasge, not quite convinced they're set perfectly straight. Seeing a crowd start to gather, drawn in by the delicious scents wafting from the surrounding foodstalls, she decides now is a good as time as ever to get started.[/i][/indent][br] [*][b][url=http://www1.flightrising.com/forums/drs/1789248][MJ] Mistral Masquerade:[/url][/b] [indent][i]You hesitantly approach a large gazebo, crowded by hoards of chattering dragons. A cheerful Coatl stands proudly on a tiny step-ladder, the feathers lining his head bobbing expressively as he speaks. His hips sway as if he were dancing to the pan flutes you've been hearing all throughout the festival. "Welcome to the third annual Mistral Masquerade!" he calls. "My name is Wingsong, and I'll be your host for this year's contest." He shimmies a bit, the silks and bells on his middle jingling a little.[/i][/indent][/list] [br][br] [center][img]http://flightrising.com/dropbox/water_contest.png[/img] [url=http://www1.flightrising.com/forums/ann/1833673#post_1833673]Official Announcement Thread[/url][/center] Highlights from Water Flight's [b][url=http://www1.flightrising.com/forums/frd/1827145#post_1827145]Wavecrest Saturnalia event hub "Welcome to Camp"[/url][/b]: [br][list][*][b][url=http://www1.flightrising.com/forums/forga/1833637#post_19493269]The Legendary Hunt - Wavesat 2016:[/url][/b] [indent][i]You were enjoying another day at Camp Cuttlefish relaxing with your friends when you all decided to go explore. It couldn't hurt to venture away from the group could it? Besides, curiosity never killed the Hainu! Or does that phrase go differently...[/i][/indent][br] [*][b][url=http://www1.flightrising.com/forums/cc/1833695#post_19464378][WAVESAT] *Puffer Fish Prophecies*:[/url][/b] [indent][i]You hear hatchlings giggle as waves crash onto the shore. Dragons from all over Sorneith have come to enjoy the Wavecrest Saturnalia by paying a visit to Camp Cuttlefish. As you walk along the beach, looking around at all of the cabins and activities taking place, you happen across a small cabin with a sign portraying a bloated puffer fish set upon a small satin pillow, resembling a crystal ball. With your curiosity piqued, you decide to enter the cabin. A handsome tundra sits in the back, trying to get a handle on some very excited dragons.[/i][/indent][br] [*][b][url=http://www1.flightrising.com/forums/forga/1833757]Momma Kyuth's Scout Cookies!:[/url][/b] [indent][i] I'm Kyuth, Progen and Matriarch of DracoCharky's clan. I love the Wavecrest Saturnalia, and after all the fun my first one brought, last year I decided to open a little bakery. It turned out to be really quite popular, so I thought I'd bring my stall back, but this time around I've recruited a little help.[/i][/indent][/list] [br][br] [center][img]http://flightrising.com/dropbox/nature_contest.png[/img] [url=http://www1.flightrising.com/forums/ann/1862516#post_1862516]Official Announcement Thread[/url][/center] Highlights from Nature Flight's [b][url=http://www1.flightrising.com/forums/frd/1849004#post_1849004]Greenskeeper Gathering event hub[/url][/b]: [br][list][*][b][url=http://www1.flightrising.com/forums/cc/1856230][GG] Nature Sprite Dress-Up:[/url][/b] [indent]This is a design contest, where entrants design an outfit for the Nature Sprite using on-site apparel only. There are five categories/themes you can choose to enter: Nature, Warriors, Glamorous, Silly, and Freestyle![/i][/indent][br] [*][b][url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/forga/1856279/1][GG] Glademomma's Diner Cooking Contest:[/url][/b] [indent][i]"Hello, and welcome to Glademomma's Diner! May I take your order? No? What? You aren't here to eat? You saw our ad in the Everbloom Gazette? Wonderful, let me take you back to see the chef."[/i][/indent][br] [*][b][url=http://www1.flightrising.com/forums/forga/1858970][GG] Measure Up:[/url][/b] [indent][i]The Viridian Labyrinth is sanctuary to many dragons. Teeming with abundant life, flora and fauna thrive here. The lush gardens scent the air and fresh water flows freely. For those that keep to the gardens and veins, the Viridian Labyrinth is paradise. Despite its initial harmless appearance, those that wander farther will discover danger. Massive trees blanket the land in darkness, even on the sunniest of days. The verdant growth is haven to the most dangerous of predators. Only those with strength and cunning can survive beneath its canopy. Size matters in the Shrieking Wilds. Do your dragons measure up?[/i][/indent][/list] [br][br] ----- [br][br] [b][size=4][b]Additional Updates:[/b][/size][/b] [br] [list] [*]Shattered Serpents and Shadow Serpents no longer drop Dust Slither and Olive Sea Snake. [*]Scalebacks no longer drop Dusky Mealworm and Crumbling Leather. [*]Squall Rasa and Maned Rasa no longer drop Spotted Skunk and Dark Basalt. [*]Opheodrys Serthis and Carmine Serthis no longer drop Intact Parchment and Waterskin. [*]Emerald Webwing and Ruby Webwing no longer drop Delicate Bat Wing.[/list]