Time: 5:15PM
Date: October 6, 2011
League: Western S4 & S4 Korea
Subject: Brand new weapons and an amazing new feature!

Hello there ladies and gentlemen. The S5 Reporter Team is back with an exciting update. I think that's it's safe to say that Western S4 League is "neck in neck" with S4 League Korea when it comes to the latest patches and updates. And because of this speedy upgrade, we'll be covering both updates in one log!! So sit back, and get some music kicking as we unravel some new content. Let's get the show on the road!!



Brand New Tactics for our Support Troops

We'll start off by introducing a brand new weapon, the Rescue-Gun!! This gun-type weapon is a great addition to the support type lineup. This weapon is quite different than it's early predecessor, the Mind Energy weapon. The Rescue-Gun does what Mind Energy can not. With this weapon, you'll be able heal multiple team mates with one bullet!! The AoE effect (though rather small) spreads through the infected area, healing everyone in it's path. Sadly, when I mean "everyone" I really mean EVERYONE. This weapon can also heal your opponents as well. It may come across as a negative side-effect, but just imagine the new challenges players can overcome. Think of all the new strategies one can come up with!! Every veteran player will receive their very own Rescue-Gun for beta testing (sorry newcomers).

Strike Away at Your Opponents With Jaws of Steel!!

The new Assault Rifle G-capsule is out; it's time to take out you Piranha-Assault Rifles!! This G-capsule weapon (like every other G-capsule weapon) comes equipped with the latest Force Pack abilities. Hunt down your opponents and "let them have it"! Shred through all who oppose you. They'll never see it coming!!

Santa's Elves Are Here to Give a Helping Hand

This next update was supposed to be implemented back when the Message Box System was announced, but it was dropped so that the developers could tweak the system. We've waited and waited, and it's finally here. I'd like to introduce the Gifting System!!



The Gifting System allows users to gift items to one another. Just click on the little triangle button (on the item that you wish to gift) and select "Gift" from the drop box. Enter your friend's name, and a message/comment (optional; similar to message system). Confirm your request, and presto!! You've just gifted that very special item to a very special friend! Use the message box to check whether you received an item or not.

NOTE(S): As of this moment, this is only implemented on the Korean servers. Western players will have to wait a bit longer. You may not gift inventory items. All items are giftable (including PEN items) - not just capsules.



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And that's all she wrote (literally). This patch was rather small, but it did bring some new changes that we've been waiting for. Until next time, as Captain Reiki would always say: "You guys know the drill. Get out there and Show Me Your S4!!|

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Time: 6:15 PM PST
Date: October 4th, 2011
Subject: ONEN

Hey there sports fans!! The moment that every has been waiting for is finally here. Our fellow producers Outkast and Hollowz have released their latest episode (episode 6) of Onen. Onen and the crew decide to check out one of S4 League's underground clubs, but things aren't looking too well. Bi is doubting her team and Zio isn't making things any better. Meanwhile, the other teams have also arrived; but their own, devious plans. How will Onen and his team react!!??

Be sure to catch episode 6, right here at Channel S5!! : http://forums.chs5.net/topic/10045-s4-league-onen-episode-6-club-relations/
(If the link does not work, here is the Youtube video itself: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SgzslSnq0hM)


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Until next time, you guys know the drill. As Reiki would always say, "Get out there and Show Me Your S4!!"

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Hello S4 Leaguers!

The world of S4 League is filled with creativity, and one particularly quick rising star is a video series made by Outkast and hollowz, called Onen. On ChannelS5, we'll be publishing updates as to when the latest episode will be coming out on the front page. Don't miss out on this creative spark!



Onen, the series title character and protagonist, is new to the world of S4 League and is trying to find his spot in the competitive scene.
Here at S5, we bring you an exclusive interview with series creator Outkast. Read on to see what he has to say!

What inspired you to create Onen?
hollowz did actually. He said, “We should make a series”, so I said “Let’s make a series, is that what you really want?” And he replied, “Yeah I think so”. And then I just started writing ^^

How much work goes into creating an episode of Onen?
OH…MY...GOD
First we have to get everyone dressed, and it’s like being in a dressing room for an hour. Once that’s done we start the room, and because of the outfit delay these days everyone has to leave and come back in a certain order, so that when I’m recording I can see everyone’s outfit. That takes about 10 minutes if it’s done quickly…it’s taken longer. Once everyone is in their outfits and ready to go, and all visible, we start recording the action. That takes about 2-4 hours depending on how much we’re recording. That’s all the in-game stuff.

The voice recordings take a few days max because everyone has to get them done at their own pace to make sure they’re 100% audible. So once that’s all knocked out, I go into Sony Vegas and take around 10 hours editing everything.

THEN the project is sent to Hollowz to add effects when they’re needed. Then he sends it back and I finalize it and make sure everything is OK.

Then we wait for it to render, and then we upload it.

In other words, it takes A LOT of work.

How many episodes ahead have you planned out and written?
We have all three seasons planned out.
Season 1 which we just finished. Season 2 which is the upcoming one.
And Season 3. Six episodes per season.

Is Onen going to end after the three seasons are over?
We actually haven’t decided. But trust that season 3 will be very climactic either way.

OK this next question is one I’m sure will be popular. Do you ever plan on releasing the names of the songs you use in Onen?
Haha yeah, people ask for those a lot!
We actually plan on adding the names of the songs IN the episodes whenever they start to play.

What about the songs for episodes that have already passed?
Just like an anime we have certain themes for certain areas and characters, so all the songs will be reused at one point or another.

Could you give us a bit of information on what we can expect in the next few episodes?
Hmm well Onen isn’t any specific genre, so I really want everyone to expect the unexpected. The upcoming season will be anything and everything people would want in a show, that much we can promise.

Thanks for taking the time to chat Outkast.

There you have it!
Currently there are five episodes of Onen released.
Check out the first episode of Onen here: Onen Episode 1: Pilot.

And don’t forget to Show Me Your S4!

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Good afternoon, S4 Leaguers!

I hope you're enjoying this Monday. In hindsight that it was the day before, for all the Americans out there, lets take a moment to remember 9/11 and all those that have given their life over this horrific event. It's not a pretty thing to remember, but it's always a reason to keep moving forward and never giving up. I'd also like to mention that we, as a staff, apologize for the slow down in published news and hope to get that up to speed again.

So enough with the sappy stuff, on with the update!

Luxurious and mildly dangerous: Welcome to Rusty Gardens!

TD is getting a little bit of love in this latest patch. The mode receives its first map in nearly a year's time! Rusty Gardens is Pentavision's new creative branch into the new season, Iron Eyes, which is centered around a metallic theme. Rusty Gardens promises to be expansive as well as entertaining. Not only does the map have a wide space for open combat, intricate jumps, and some varying surprises built in, it is also the first TD map to feature 8 versus 8. You may remember that the room sizes were increased for TDM and Seige Mode some time ago on certain maps. This means much more chaos on the Touchdown field and an even greater reason for big maps like this one. Expect a great deal of play time in this exciting new stage!



Assault Rifle and Turret make a break in S4!

The two latest weapons that went up for testing were released. In EU, both were released, but in KR, only the Turret was released. Both of these weapons are season based weapons and add a whole new flavor to S4 League. If you do not remember, the Turret is a HMG/Installation weapon hybrid. It can pick up and go anywhere even though it has limited ammo. The Assault Rifle is the latest rapid-fire type which has massive damage per bullet and great speed, but a slightly random spread. This forces mid to short range combat with it, but at that range, you can rack up some nice victories. Don't forget to pick these up!



The Cutest Companion; grab the latest pet today!

This cute little lady is now available! The latest in the pet series, these companions give you a bit of a boost while being with you on the battlefield. They're also pretty neat to have around. If there was ever anything that would make you stand out in a fight, having this adorable pet might make you a winner in a match and with the ladies! Don't forget to check it out once it's available to you!


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That's it for now, tune in next month for more updates. Y'know the score; get out there and show me your S4!

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and Sanzo for the pictures