We're the old men, ace. I think the question on all of our minds is: can it really have been ten years? It seems impossible to me that we first did this a full decade ago. Wing Commander fans have grown up, created amazing things and stuck to the series throughout everything we've gone through since Secret Ops launched ten years ago today. I find it impossible to wrap my mind around it - I'm not ten years older than I used to be, and it sure doesn't feel like the site and the community is. Still: happy birthday, everyone! As always, you get the presents. Unfortunately, the offerings are somewhat subdued this year - but we have a good excuse... our chance to archive the Origin material held at EA Mythic interrupted the time we ordinarily gear up to produce new birthday features and sections. We think it was worthwhile, though, and we went all out to get the job done. You'll learn more about that story today -- and you'll see more of the amazing collection in the weeks and months ahead. And hey, it's not like we won't be doing this for our eleventh birthday. Now, let me repeat what I say every year: you're the best damn community in the world and worth all the blood, sweat, money and sacrifice that our team has put into this project. You deserve more than we can offer, really -- but we'll keep fighting for Wing Commander and Wing Commander fans everywhere... and we'll see you at the twenty year reunion. If you aren't already in #WingNut, come on by! We're giving out prizes, arranging multiplayer games and having a big trivia contest! -- Original update published on August 11, 2008
Happy 10th birthday CIC! I was very disappointed I couldn't make it after all the fun it was the last time. Needless to say, the CIC is the most amazing internet community I know. Here's to another ten years of WC excitement!
Congrats to everyone at CIC who makes this place what it is. Very few online communities have the dedication and passion that so many here have. I wish you all the best and hope to see the 20th year anniversary!
