Custom Disciplines

First up, I'm pleased to announce that as of today (probably, maybe tomorrow we'll see), DB members that have reached the rank of Equite 3 or higher will be able to request custom disciplines for their characters, something I previewed very briefly in my Statement to the Electorate last October. Idris and Zen have been hard at work on this for a while now, developing detailed policies and procedures for making and implementing these requests, and thanks to James's evil genius, the site can now accommodate this system (and do other cool new things behind the scenes).

Idris will have a report out shortly with all of the details of the new custom discipline system and instructions on how to request yours, but the gist of it is that from EQ3 up, members will now be able to mix and match discipline feats (including about a dozen brand new ones) and also choose a name for their custom discipline. Want the piloting prowess of an Ace but think its extra mechanic feat is a waste? Pick something else! As with any new system, there may some growing pains and we'll take member feedback into account when considering any tweaks in the future.

Seasons and Plot

Another item that's really only been hinted at so far is the launch of our new form of vendetta, the DB Season. We will be kicking off the first season in early 2025, which also happens to be the 30th Anniversary of this club. Look for more information from Atra on what to expect as we get closer. We will also be running a lower key club-wide event to end the year and lay the fictional groundwork for the plot of the first season.

Finally, just a reminder to apply for Combat Master if you love the ACC and want to help usher it into its new era.