Actually what Nitro said was incorrect. I don't have any good news to give; in fact, it's rather bad news.
I've been exchanging emails with Aristotle over the past couple days, and things are not good with him. He's a bit upset about a number of things, including the lack of activity at RS.net, the cancellation of OB1, slow activity at JK, and the overall atmosphere of XWA. I believe that he feels that these sites aren't providing much besides a discussion area, and that the sites are past their useful period. Noone really checks for news and there isn't much news to be had. I won't even mention the lack of updates.
So, it's with a heavy heart that I have to be the bearer of bad news, and tell you guys that come new years, this and all the other sites on the LucasGames network (i.e. those owned by Aristotle) will be shut down.
I'm sorry, guys. You're a good group of kids, young and old. I'll miss you all.
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