It is with great pleasure that I announce the creation of a "Deputy RA" position. This title is something for a number of people who have been invited to help me out with rules issues on the forums. It is a way of recognizing certain individuals who have demonstrated a clear knowledge for the rules of Heroclix as well as a willingness to help bring people around to a better understanding of the game.

Too often in the past few weeks I've seen a thread where the answer was clear and obvious based on the wording of the mechanics being discussed. Some folks said one thing, others argued against it, and more than one person posted "Well, we'll wait until NBPerp weighs in to see which way it goes." I don't mind doing that, but it shouldn't always be necessary. The Deputy position is my way of certifying certain individuals that they know what they're talking about. That if you see a thread with an answer from them, you don't need me to weigh in - the correct answer has been supplied.

All three of these guys are taking this responsibility seriously. When it comes to new issues, where perhaps the rules are not clear, they will always give their best answer and let you know that the posting was their opinion and not necessarily an established ruling. But absent that caveat, you can assume that their posts reflect my opinion as well.

At this time, I'd ask everyone to pour themselves a glass of their favorite beverage and raise that glass in a toast, welcoming HARPUA, NORMALVIEW and QUEBBSTER to the ranks of the Heroclix Deputies.

Hip hip HOO-RAY!

HUZZAH!

Congratulations guys, It's well-deserved!

So does that make Norm the Rules Sheriff?

Shh!

Do you want to make Heroclix go the way of High Stakes Drifter?







As before, if anyone needs anything, I am short PM or rules thread away (I'd prefer the rules thread method, just so as to not clog my inbox too much, but PMs are okay, too).

Do they get a bullet in their pocket?

I know I'm going to start calling him "Marshall Barth".

I want badge numbers before I accept any rulings!!!

The Chief Judge gets to appoint Deputies - this is an excellent and progressive idea.

Congrats to Harpua, Normalview, and Quebbster.

Should we just starting calling you all - "The Rules Regulators"? LOL!!

Alright not to be that guy but can they get a status update on their avatar or donor to say they are deputies or is this a non official rule of thumb?

Where can I report Harpua for "Deputy RA Brutality?" Will there be a special Deputy RA internal affairs unit?



Edit: Grats guys.

Congratulations guys!

Hm, which one gets to be Keifer Sutherland?

-J

Can I call Lou Diamond Phillips?


You know, so I can star in fantastically bad Sci-Fi/SyFy channel movies? That sounds awesome...

Thank you, Norm, for this opportunity. I'll try not to let you down.

Thanks to the others for their congrats.

I'll echo this.





Oh, and I call dibs on being Chavez. Mount Up!!!

Crud!!!!!!!!