Pandemic 2 impossible badge guide

For those who haven't noticed it in the game comments this is a near sure-fire way to get the impossible badge within 10 or so tries.


Follow this, it works after a few tries.
1 Pick Virus
2 Start in Canada, Greenland, New Zealand, Cuba, or madagascar (if not, restart)
3 Sell starting symptoms (if any), other than sneezing. If you don’t have sneezing, buy it
4 Buy 1-1-1-0 Resistances
5 Once your disease spreads to a few countries, sell sneezing to get rid of visibility
6 Wait until all countries are infected. If Madagascar closes or this is after day 30, restart
7 Pump 4 Drug Resistance and buy sneezing, coughing, vomiting
8 After a few days, unlock tier 2-3 keeping whatever symptoms it gives you
9 Buy fever, fatigue, diarrhea, pulmonary edema, hypersensitivity, hemorrhaging
10 Wait until everyone die



Not sure who wrote this, but it's an awesome strategy. So thanks!
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Celebrity look-a-likes, in DM1!?

Ever wondered what celebrity you look like, now you can see for yourself! Just go here!



I'll go first so here's mine:



Feel free to post yours in the comments!


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Kongratulations!

...To both Joshhh and JesseMH8 on getting their own rooms. Joshhh now owns Lantea (Named after the original home planet on Stargate: Atlantis). And JesseMH8 now owns Master Chief Kitchen. A big Congrats to both of them; hopefully they will still visit DM1 from time to time.

And late Congrats to Everlovely and LazyMuse for getting their own rooms last week!
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Darkness

Random short story by TheGhostGamer

Darkness


Pandaris Station. Location: orbiting Mars. Purpose of the station: Research Mars. Manufactured in 2045, this station has been the pinnacle of human engineering for over 30 years. The station itself is “U” shaped, with many layers and large hangers on either side. The east side is composed of laboratories and office room, while the west side is living quarters housing the 156 scientists and engineers aboard the Pandaris. In the center was a giant cafeteria. With the exception of a massive engine failure in 2053, the station has had no major problems or malfunctions, until last week…



Without warning, the station went completely dark. No transmissions from the station, and long range scans report a massive power failure.

Sergeant Kim and the other 15 men and women of the scout team approached the Pandaris in their T89 Swan class drop ship. Evan Stanton sat in the drop ship, cradling his M89 Gauss rifle.

Evan looked around at the other members of his squad. Some were scared, other looked indifferent. For many of them, this was their first mission away from Earth.

The drop ship docked with the Pandaris, and the loading ramp descended to the cold metallic floor of the station. The 16 marines stepped down from the drop ship and stood in standard formation.

“Ok, I’ll be back to pick the lot of you up at 0600, be ready” With that the Swan pilot lifted his craft, and flew out of the hanger.

Evan tried not to think of it as being stranded on the station, but the thought kept creeping back into the front of his mind.

The station was pitch black, so the squad flipped on the gun-mounted flashlights as they waited for orders.

Sergeant Kim spoke. “Alright marines, this is a scout mission. Nine days ago this station went completely dark, nothing is known about what transpired here, but it’s our mission to find out. Split into squads of two, each Squad takes a different level.”

The squad knew what to do instantly, and split into their respected teams. Evan and Pvt. Simpson rode the lift to subsection 5, the main conference floor.

They proceeded down the hallways without so much as a word. They hallways were also pitch black, the only light source being the two flashlights. All of the rooms they encountered had large round table with multiple chairs. All conference rooms. They scanned the rooms for any sign of life, illuminating everything with their lights.

Evan was wondering why the people aboard the Pandaris needed all these room when he caught a flash of movement with his flashlight. To him it looked like a person running on their hands and feet.

“Hey…did you see that?” Evan asked his fellow marine.

“Hm? I didn’t see anything, maybe this station is getting to you.” Simpson replied without even looking at Evan.

“Yah…yah you’re probably right…” Evan said as he proceeded to scan the hall and room for anything.

“This is Kim, all squads report.” The voice through Evan suit-com almost gave him a heart attack.

After a few minutes of squad reporting in, it was clear this station was abandoned; no one else had found anything.

Evan scanned the hallway, looking into the darkness of the station, when he thought he saw something once more, but this time it looked as if it went into one of the conference rooms.

Evan batted Simpson on the shoulder and pointed to the room, the signal for “I think someone is in there”. Simpson nodded in agreement.

Evan slowly approached the room with caution. Simpson dropped to one knee and slowly scanned the hallway as Evan entered the dark room. He slowly used his flashlight to illuminate every part of the room, but saw nothing. He entered farther and stopped dead in his tracks.

“What the…” He said to himself. Voices. All around him. Only whispers really, and he couldn’t make out what they were saying. His first though was the other marines, but he quickly dismissed that, he and Simpson were the only ones on this level. Suddenly the voices stopped, plunging the room in total silence once more.

“Hey Simpson, get in here….something…strange just happened.” Evan said while still looking around the room. He waited for a response, but none came.

“Simpson?” Evan said, louder this time, still no response.

“Simpson, get your ass in here.” Evan said as he exited the room looking for Simpson.

Darkness. There was only darkness around him, no Simpson. He quickly dropped to one knee and scanned the hallway, but there was nothing. He opened his suit-com and pinged Simpson, with no response. Evan started to panic, but then he saw something that made his heart stop.

On the floor, right were Simpson was standing, was a M89 Gauss rifle, Simpson’s M89 Gauss rifle.

“What the hell…?” he said quietly as he opened his suit-com once more,

“Kim! Kim come in!” Evan almost screamed into the com.

“Stanton? What’s going on?” Kim’s voice came through the com.

“Its…Its Simpson, I don’t know where he is! He...He is gone!” Evan managed to stammer out.

“What? What do you mean gone?” Kim said, confused.

“He…I went into a room, I thought I saw a shadow run in there, and when I came out, Simpson was gone, his rifle was here, but he was gone. I check all the rooms around us…!” Evan yelled through the com.

“I” there was a long pause while Kim tired to decide what to do. She pinged her suit-com, and opened a channel to all the marines. “Ok marines, this mission just became complicated; I want everyone to report to the cafeteria, on the double marines.

“Roger” came 14 voices over the com channel.

Evan didn’t need to be told twice; he booked it to the elevator and pushed the button.

As he waited for the elevator, almost in a panic, he heard something. Scraping. Like something was running down the hall. The sound grew louder and louder, as if some wild animal was charging down the hall. Evan quickly raised his rifle and aimed down the hall, only to see…nothing. There was nothing down the hall. Sweating now, he quickly turned back to the elevator. The elevator chimed and opened, revealing a pitch black box.

Evan jumped in and quickly pressed the “Cafeteria” button. Evan briefly wondered how the elevators were working with no power, but quickly dismissed the thought. Without warning, Evan’s mounted flashlight went dark. The small elevator was enveloped in darkness. He smacked his rifle a few times, hoping to get the light back on.

More whispering. Evan clearly heard someone say “None will survive.” Evan swung his rifle wildly around, looking for anything, but it was impossible to see anything in the darkness.

The elevator chimed and the doors opened. The whispering stopped. Evan jumped out of the elevator and quickly closed the doors.

He quickly looked around the cafeteria, and saw a handful of marines.

“Marines, over here, quick” He instantly recognized Moore, the second in command.

Evan quickly ran over to the marines, and noticed there was not 14 of them, but only 7, including himself.

“Where….where is everyone else?” Evan stammered out.

“We don’t know, we lost contact with everyone else, including Sergeant Kim.” Moore said as he checked his rifle.

Evan’s mounted flashlight kicked on, surprising him. The marines had taken a defensive formation, covering all the elevators and doorways.

“Ok marines, we will wait here for a while, then retreat back to the hanger and wait for evac, this is no lon—“He was cut off but the chime of an elevator door.

The marines quickly aimed their rifles at the doors. They opened slowly, revealing nothing more then an empty box.

“…the hell” A marines managed.

The marines shined their flashlight something very unnerving. Two M89 Gauss rifles lay on the floor of the elevator, complete with everything but their owners.

“Screw this” Moore said as he looked at the rifles. “Everyone saddle up, were headed back to the hanger!”

The marines approached the elevator and split into two groups. Moore and three other marines got on first. The doors closed and the full elevator rose upwards. Evan, and the two other marines he recognized as Mendoza and Carmine, waited for the next ride.

“Let’s just take another one” Mendoza said as they waited.

“Moron, we can’t take another, this one takes us directly to the hall that leads to the hanger, and the other takes us to separate floors.” Carmine said matter-of-factly.

“Right…” Mendoza said as he waited.

The doors chimed once more, Evan was getting sick of that sound, and the doors opened. The three marines stepped in and rode the elevator to section 1, the main floor. The doors opened and, to the marine’s horror, no one was waiting for them.

“Where is Moore?” Evan said in a cautious tone.

“Probably went to the hanger all-ready, come on” Mendoza said, as he began walking toward the hanger.

They walked quickly, not bothering to scan any rooms or check any corners.

“Shhhhh…I think I heard something…” Carmine said as he stopped.

It was the scraping sound again… It sounded closer, and faster.

“What the…is that an animal?” Carmine said as he looked around.

“No…I have heard this before I…wait…where is Mendoza?” Evan said as he noticed Mendoza was gone.

“What he was…” Carmine began, but was silenced by a rifle on the ground, right where Mendoza has been standing.

“My god…Mendoza!” Evan yelled. It was in vain, no response came.

“…Ok…Lets get the hell…oh…oh god no.” Evan began, when he noticed Carmine was also missing.

Evan ran. He didn’t stick around to find out where they went or what happened to them, He just ran. As he ran, he saw something move in front of him, another shadow, and this one closer. He quickly dove into an open room and aimed his rifle at the door. Nothing happened, nothing came through the door. He turned around to scan the room, and dropped his rifle in horror; in front of him stood a creature of unimaginable horror. The creature had a human frame and stood on two legs, but that was where the similarities ended. It has gray, cracked skin, long legs with large claws at the end. Its arms were thin, with long fingers. Where its heart would be, there was a hole, inside; nothing but darkness. Its face was almost human, but distorted; where its eyes would be, there was nothing.

The creature smiled, revealing a row of razor sharp teeth.

Evan screamed, and ran. He didn’t bother to pick up his rifle, he just ran. He ran faster then he ever thought he could. After what seemed like miles he arrived at the hanger, he quickly entered. His only light was a tiny flashlight connected to his sidearm, which he pulled out and turned on. He scanned the room for any sign of the creature, but there was nothing…

Evan let out another scream. On the ground, near the hanger door, were four M89 Gauss rifle.

Something inside Evan snapped. He grabbed two of the rifles, checked the magazines, and with one in each hand, began running down the hallway.

As he ran he screamed and fired his rifles wildly into the air, challenging whatever that creature was to come out and fight him.

He finally reached the elevator, reloaded his rifles, and scanned the hall. The creature stood in the middle of the hall, arms outstretched, smiling. Evan wasted no time; he unloaded both rifles into the creature. Bullets flew everywhere, spend cartages flew all around Evan.

The creature was gone. Evan dropped the rifles and turned around, only to come face to face with the beast.

Evan raised his rifle and fired, point blank, into the creatures head. The creature flew back, hit the elevator doors, and remained motionless.

Evan let out a triumphant laugh, and turned around. It was there, the beast was right in front of him. It reached out and grabbed Evan’s sidearm, and snapped it in half like a child’s toy. The hallway was plunged into darkness.

In the darkness, a scream rang out. Then there was nothing but silence.







The creature know as Salgaris drifted back into the shadows, waiting for its next group of victims.


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Help the chi man!

As most of you know we're going to have another Hall of Fame ballot after the current one. I would like to know who you think should be on the next ballot. I'm going to limit it to 20 people so don't say everyone,thanks.

Please leave a comment with who, and DO NOT suggest yourself.
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Javano's Weekly Competition

Hey! For those of you who don't know me, I am Javano. I come from the great land of Canada to bring you a weekly game competition. Starting on Saturday August 2nd 2008, there will be a competition involving one Kongregate game which spans one week. Each competition finishes the following Friday. I will post the top 5 contest winners after the contest is finshed. BEFORE YOU CAN ENTER ANY CONTESTS YOU MUST ADD DM1Challenge AS A FRIEND ON WWW.KONGREGATE.COM SO I CAN VERIFY YOUR SCORE. To detirmine the winners I will be taking the top 5 scores from DM1Challenge's "Friends Highscore" list. Also i am indeed a normal person and i do have a life too, so there may be weeks i cannot host a contest but i will most likely notify you ahead of time, But I apologize ahead of time for any weeks that i don't. Good Luck and Have Fun! =]
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DM1 Devs: Power Hunter By OuTrIgHtChAoS

In power hunter you well, hunt for powers. It’s a basic platformer and runs very smooth, and looks pretty good also; only thing missing is backgrounds really. (Art really is the hardest thing to do for an amateur developer, trust me!) The world is very well put together and changes nicely as you unlock more powers, it’s quite cool actually; reminds me of console platformers where you have to revisit areas after unlocking an item. Although Power Hunter doesn’t have that much in terms of play time( most should be able to beat the game within 10 minutes) the game does offer a few API highscoring options to increase the last ability, namely artifacts collected, and how long it took you to beat the game. I really like Power Hunter, it just has a great feel to it!



Graphics 8.5/10
Backgrounds are all it’s missing, everything else is awesome!

Gameplay 10/10
Gameplay is very awesome! The game runs great, and as I said above, has a great feel to it.

Sound 10/10
Music’s cool reminds me a bit of the old Power Rangers intro song, Chaos! ;-P A few sound effects would be nice though, but the awesome tunes make up for it.

Bug report 9/10
Only one little bug: it’s hard to get out of the one room where you go down and there’s a platform on top (if you have any idea what I’m talking about). But if you know how to wall jump you should be able to get out of it.

Scoring 10/10
Has every type of scoring you could hope for. And hopefully will get a DM1 pride game soon.

Overall 9.5/10 (Rate 5/5 on kong or die!)
It’s a nice game, missing a few sound effects and a bigger world, and maybe a use for that gun of yours. Overall I really like it. And if you take out rating, is probably the second best game made by a DM1 member (the first being Drunken Masters). Good work Chaos!


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pDecathalon

pDecathalon

This game is great, it not only makes you think, but it lets you have fun too. It's kind of a puzzle game. It's basically a physics based puzzle game that uses decathalon events. I enjoyed it, and the levels get progressively harder in a way that makes sense. It's a great game when you want to take a break from the monotony of Protector.
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Ikariam Capital of Kongregate

Ikariam. The game most DM1 regulars play. Most of these members are those who have been on Kong since TheTall0ne (also a DM1 regular and room jumper) introduced the game. We've gotten a huge take on the game since our small upbringing and DM1 is in the center of Kongregate-Ikariam discussions with most ikariam members originating from Diggmark1. Of course, it has been a long while but it shows how we play and react inside the game. Our conversations over the game have slowed down on Kongregate and most Ikariam communications stay in Ikariam, but you may occasionally see the classic "do you want to trade resources?" and of course, most of you will see that in Diggmark1.

Of course we know that the game is time consuming, so most members have entered vacation mode and their accounts are preserved, but Diggmark1 still reigns supreme when it comes to Ikariam.

We are also looking for more Kongregate users for our alliance, so if you are interested in Real-Time MMORPG games join us here, and make sure you select the Iota server. After you get an Embassy you can join the Kong-Alliance; we would be happy to have you!

And on a side not, this is indeed my first blog post as an author so don't yell at me.
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Desktop Tower Defense 1.5

You can't visit any flash game websites without seeing some kind of tower defense game. Spawned from the incredible popular Warcraft 3, Tower defense games have evolved into one of the best flash game series ever. For those who don't know what a tower defense game is (both of you), It's a flash game where the objective is to prevent monsters, or "creeps", from reaching a certain part of the map. You build towers to destroy the creep as they cross the map. They have evolved over the past few years, and Desktop Tower Defense 1.5 is the best of the best.

Graphics 8/10
The graphic quality of DTD 1.5 is probably the worst part of the game. Not to say the graphics are terrible, but the towers and creeps look bland.

Gameplay 10/10
Not many games play quite like DTD, but that's not a bad thing. After a few minutes of getting used to the controls, this game can give hours, even weeks of gameplay. With multiple gameplay modes it will keep you occupied for quite a while

Bug Report 10/10
No bugs are present.

Sound 9/10
The sound on this game is great. When you kill a creep, it sounds like you killed a creep, what else could you ask for?

Overall 9/10
A solid game experiance with days of replayability. Play this now!

Play Desktop

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DM1 Devs: Whack-A-Chi, By Mailesmyth

Come on, honestly, who doesn’t want to hit me from time to time? Well now you can! One of the first Digg Mark 1 games that doesn’t have ceiling cat at the helm! DM1 Whack-A-Chi is basically Whack-A-Mole except instead of hitting a poor animal, you get to hit my lovely Which Sox avatar, and thanks to my very hard head I barley feel a thing! As for the game, it’s actually a good Whack-A-Mole and has Kongregate API scoring so you can compete against your friends to see who is better at beating me up. Game looks about as good as a flash Whack-A-Mole game is going to, and runs very well (no lag issues). A side from all the inside jokes, it’s a good game, and one of the few, if not only, Whack-A-Mole games on Kongregate with high scores.

Graphics 7/10
They probably could be better, but come on for a Whack-A-Mole game there is no need for them to be!

Gameplay 9/10
Only complaint is that there are a few too many “fakes” at times, other than that everything is awesome!

Bug report 10/10
No bugs!

Sound 5/10
No sound, not that needs to be, but a little sound when you “hit-a-chi” would be nice.

Lulz factor 10/10
Game makes me laugh every time.

Overall 8/10 (8 is higher than 5 so rate 5 on Kong or else!)
It’s just a fun beat your friends and have a good time simple game, and I’m in it! What else could you ask for? Not much, and nothing that’s appropriate on the site at least… ;-)

Digg Mark 1: Whack-A-Chi!
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TheGhostGamer's Bio

I'm an aspiring writer and game designer.


Current Projects:
Books:
- "Wizard Redemption" (Out later this year)
- A Sci-Fi book with no title. (Out later this year)
- "Guns of Fate" (Out late next year)
- "Psych" (only in Development phase, so out in a long time)

Short Stories:
-There are quite alot of these, so check my website under the forums for my Short Stories.

Flash Games:
- "Zombie Commander" (Think Field Commander with zombies, Out late this year...hopefully)

Other random things:
- I'm currently working on my website (2idiots1computer.com)
- I love to design games, so I randomly make game storyline/creatures/races/everything else.
- If you need ideas for a book or video game ect. ask me, i'm loaded with random ideas.

(Coming soon, Samples of creatures and races to be used im my books/video games)

I have writing quite a few novels and short stories, most of which are on my website.
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FIRST

Hai guize, I got first post. WIN
Copyright from http://www.the1wizblog.blogspot.com <3

Wizky
HAI NICK
ItBeNickYo
HAI WIZ
Wizky
When did you sign up to Kong, how, and why? ^_^
ItBeNickYo
I joined up in June of 07, i was on Armorgames and was searching through there links of other gaming sites and click on Kongregate. Main reason i joined was because i loved the idea of a card game.
Wizky
;D And can you remember your first few friends on Kongregate?
ItBeNickYo
Yes, actually im still friends with them now. Dazb, Spartakips, & Outrightchaos.
Wizky
Any particular best friends on Kong?



Wizky
*COUGH COUGH*
ItBeNickYo
Yes, a couple really. Sparta and Wizzy.
Wizky
B)
ItBeNickYo
=]
Wizky
And how long do you spend on Kong every day? =]
ItBeNickYo
O god, way too much time. ANYWAYS, at least 4 hours off and on.
Wizky
That's all? Hahahaha
ItBeNickYo
Hahahaha, probably more.
Wizky
Suuuuuuuure
ItBeNickYo
I am!
Wizky
I believe you. Really.
Wizky
Anyway, moving on
Wizky
What's your favourite room? =D
ItBeNickYo
ItBeARoomYo! & Digg Mark 1
ItBeNickYo
I love them equally.
Wizky
Haha, Cool- Anywayz, what's your favourite game on Kong?
ItBeNickYo
Hmm, I’m not sure. If i had to pick one, it would probably end up being either Sonny or Idle 2!
Wizky
Idle 2? Hahahahhahahhaaha
ItBeNickYo
YES!
Wizky
I mean; great choice (!)
Wizky
=D Cool, down to 1 question in the Kong set. What's your current favourite Kong feature and what features are you looking forward to?
ItBeNickYo
I love the badges system. i pretty much cant wait until the card game is completely done.
Wizky
Probably same case as at least half of Kongregate right now :p
ItBeNickYo
Were all the same.
Wizky
Anyway, do you play a lot of non-Flash games? ^_^
ItBeNickYo
Not really, I used to though.
Wizky
And what's your favourite console?
ItBeNickYo
Mostly Nintendo Stuff.
Wizky
Ok, down to mod questions my moderator amigo
ItBeNickYo
Thats me!
Wizky
Who else :P
Wizky
(No guys, I'm not a mod, we just work together on getting people banned. ROFL)
ItBeNickYo
hahaha, yes!
Wizky
Soooo, How long have you been a mod?
ItBeNickYo
Almost a month.
Wizky
And how long have we been working together?
Wizky
ROFL
ItBeNickYo
About 3 weeks now, i think.
Wizky
=D
ItBeNickYo
=]
Wizky
And how did you feel about becoming a mod? (Happy, shocked, etc)
ItBeNickYo
I was happy about it, i knew it was coming so i coudnt of been shocked.
Wizky
I know pretty much everyone thought you were a mod already :p
ItBeNickYo
Haha, yeaaa.
Wizky
And is there anyone you have seen that you have thought should be a mod too?
ItBeNickYo
Hmm, i used to think Severeflame was a mod. we all know what happened there.)
Wizky
:P And what's your advice to any future mods?
ItBeNickYo
Um, try harder would be my advice
Wizky
And what's your advice (we ask a lot of you, dont we) to anyone who would like to become a mod?
ItBeNickYo
Never ask to be a mod, always keep the rules in mind. Arguements can never happen.
Wizky
And seeing as a lot of "moar modz plz plz plz" threads seem to pop up recently, answer this question =D
Wizky
If there was a troll/spammer in the room, what is the advised action to take?
#1: Mute
#2: Ask to stop
#3: Modcall
ItBeNickYo
If there isnt a mod in the room already, it would have to be #3
Wizky
And when should that action be taken;
#1: Instantly
#2: After a few minutes of asking to stop
ItBeNickYo
It depends on how bad the troll/spammer is.
ItBeNickYo
Usually #2
Wizky
Oh, and user-contributed question; what's better, Cookie, pie or cake?
ItBeNickYo
Cake!
Wizky
Ok ^_^ Last set; Room Mods!
Wizky
Do you feel that owning a room makes people look up to you?
ItBeNickYo
A little bit yea.
Wizky
How much time do you spend in your room, in comparison to the time you spend in others?
ItBeNickYo
Usually i try to be in my room most of the time. Unless my room is dead, then i go visit my peoples in Dm1
Wizky
I would ask what rooms do you like to visit if not your room, but you've answered that ^_^ So we're done!
ItBeNickYo
=]
Wizky
Thanks for participating in the interview!
ItBeNickYo
No, Thank You.
Wizky
BAI NICK!!
ItBeNickYo
BAI WIZZ!
Wizky
=]
ItBeNickYo
=]

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And so it begins...

Hello everyone!

Well, I think it’s about time DM1 had its own blog, so here it is. But why, you say? I hope to use the blog to showcase games made by developers who call DM1 home. And to also use it to feature “DM1 Pride games” much like DM1 challenge it will be a high-score contest; except instead of a point system it will be “winner take all”. More details on it soon to follow. A few more things are

-A “DM1 hall of fame” which will be a short bio about some of DM1’s very best, as voted on by you.

-Interviews with various DM1 users.

-News pertaining to everything Kongregate.

And hopefully more! I also want this blog to be run by DM1 users not just me, so if you would like to contribute and possibly become an author on the blog drop me a shout.

Also please add the DM1 blog as your site on Kongregate!
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Hoping to launch soon!

Hey guys, I hope to have the blog up August 1st. If you notice anything weird before then It's probably me testing something.

Thanks chi~

P.S. Anyone wishing to become an author leave me a whisper. And if anyone would like to submit a banner that would be sweet!
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