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NO. 014 - The Madness Is Over

Posted by TheTankTribune - September 27th, 2020


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LOCAL PAPER TAKES TO THE FORUM LOOKING FOR TAGLINES ONLY TO BE GREETED BY A SERIES OF COCK JOKES

@BillyRedSnake




LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

Good Morning Newgrounds! I hope you all had a wonderful Madness Day! I've been adding some things I missed out on in a playlist to watch later. This year's Madness Day had an incredible turnout this year. The Daily Feature's this week features some Madness as well as entries in the Among Us Animation Jam. We've had more Reanimated Collabs hit the scene and discussed the inner workings of Site Moderation. If you haven't had breakfast yet, I suggest you scroll down to the Newgrounds Kitchen section for a recipe for some amazing pancakes. With that let's get into the happenings of Newgrounds!

The-Great-One




QUOTE OF THE WEEK

“SHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM”

@Jojo




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THEME SONG BY @sorohanro


FEATURED COMPOSERS

@Vortonox @mistmurk @1f1n1ty @Kassich @D-Rock @EON @PuffballsUnited @steampianist @Svenzo @DFerociousbeast @XtremelyVenomous @AsheSnyder @BananaBreadBoi @Cyberdevil @S3C @Syntrus @rainbeats @AlvaroMorenoU @Jahn33 @heyopc @JoelyMoley @OpenLight




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THE LATEST FROM THE FOUNDER AND CEO OF NEWGROUNDS @TomFulp


MADNESS DAY 2020 WINNERS

Madness Day has come and gone again this year. There was bloodshed, there was violence, there was the return of a series, there was... coffee? All in all there was much fun and angst to be had and the turnout for this year was incredible! Here are the 1st Place winners of each category! Congratulations to you all!


BEST MOVIE



BEST ART



BEST MUSIC



Post-Madness News & Updates

An advertisement campaign to run ads on the site will be in motion. It was originally slated to start last week, but it was postponed and then cancelled for the upcoming Halloween celebrations. If you're using an AdBlocker and can't afford a Newgrounds Supporter Subscription, then I ask that you kindly turn off your AdBlocker. It is a way for the site to make money and thrive. These ads are one of the many reasons that this paper that you're reading right now even exists. If you can afford a Supporter Upgrade then by all means help support the site.


A new video player will be launching soon as well. With the dying of Flash imminent, steps are being taken in preserving the content on the site.


Spooky Prizes & Cool Stuff!

The deadline for the Among Us Animation Jam is October 7th, that's next Wednesday. If you haven't finished your piece yet, now is the time to make those finishing touches.


The Halloween Writing Contest is in full force with some wonderful entries already. The theme is The End of the World. If you're a writer, then show us what you got. The deadline is Halloween so there is plenty of time! The judges are @SevenSeize4President, @The-Great-One, and @Dranj.


Tom has also highlighted a lot of cool stuff in this news post. Check it out, rate, and review all of it. All of the things!


Bubsy Reanimated Bob-Collab

@New999 has started a collaboration project to reanimate the Bubsy animated series pilot from the 90s. Originally started by Bubsy fans, it has now been made an open project for others to join in. The deadline for this is November 24. It is also strict because it will be launching on Twitch on the 25th and be ready for Newgrounds on the 26th.



The Official NG Fanzine Thread

@HavryloThePigeon is working on a fanzine for Newgrounds and is looking for feedback on the project. Where The Tank Tribune focuses more on news, this will be a magazine featuring articles and fun things from not only Newgrounds, but animators elsewhere as well. Give your thoughts in the official thread!




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Last Week's Daily Features from the Portal as posted through P-Bot's Postings are listed here. @Irezoomie picked up a Daily Feature for their debut movie Part of Your World. Madness entries picked up awards for this week, with the Daily Feature for Madness Day going to @LittleLuckyLink for Dusk of the Madness: OVERTIME. Resident Evil REANIMATED picked up a Daily Feature. @GoodOldTom picked up a Daily Feature for his debut movie The Shallow Knight. @ChutneyGlaze grabbed a Daily Feature with an entry in the Among Us Animation Jam.





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These are the people who make Newgrounds possible. Thank you!


SUPPORTER OF THE WEEK

@Wegra


One of Newgrounds biggest fans, funniest members, and all around quality shitposter. Wegra has an immense love for Newgrounds and its creators. Being one not only to have a Supporter Upgrade for over six years, but he gifts other members Supporter Upgrades as well and makes donations not only to the site, but to multiple competitions here on the site! Whenever Wegra appears you know you're in for a good time.




SUPPORTER PARTY

A super fun secret forum, exclusively for NG Supporters


Welcome to the supporter forum!

A lot of users become supporters, but don't drop by the Party. Stop in and introduce yourself!


Why Did You Support Newgrounds

A thread made early in the Supporter launch. What made you want to purchase a Supporter upgrade and give your hard earned money to Newgrounds?




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The Half-Life Collab

3RD DEADLINE: September 29

FINAL DEADLINE: November 8


Among Us Animation Jam!

DEADLINE: October 7


SNES Music Contest

DEADLINE: October 9


Halloween Writing Contest 2020

DEADLINE: October 31


Bubsy Reanimated Bob-Collab (OPEN)

DEADLINE: November 24




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VAULT INTERVIEW: Troisnyx

A throwback interview this week on the Tribune, with an interview with @Troisnyx. The Interviewer spoke about her music career and her life experiences growing up. Check out this blast from the past.




ARTIST NEWS


Thank You All So Much!

@larrynachos is celebrating 650 fans! At the time of this paper it is now over 670 fans. He also has news and updates regarding the Newgrounds Arcade and is looking for help to add more to the game.


17+ years on NG.

@AnimatriumStudio has made his return to Newgrounds after a long hiatus. He was the original creator of Super GTA Bros.. He's working on a new sci-fi project now.


5 Years, 4k Fans! Piss & Vinnegar

@Arzonaut is celebrating 5 years on Newgrounds and hitting over 4,000 fans! They were a part of the Smash Bros Collab and Final Fantasy 7 Collab.


Animation updates! Wandering Cloudlings + FFVII!

@Butzbo has a new movie out with his GIF Wandering Clouds. It was expanded into its own piece. He also talks about the Final Fantasy 7 Collab with a shoutout to @frootlupin for helping with voices.



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'Survival Cube'

Butzbo




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With the Resident Evil Reanimated Collab being successful, it is time to look back at Resident Evil 2.9 by @Pyst-Dude. It was his first movie here on Newgrounds and he picked up a Daily 4th Place for it. It was a parody of the intro cutscene from Resident Evil 3: Nemesis.




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THE MEMBERS OF NEWGROUNDS


NEW USERS


@santiboca is new to the site. They're an artist looking to share their works with the site. Go give them a friendly welcome!


@Vex47 is a new musician to the site. He already has a new song posted. Give him a warm welcome to the site.



@JJA1999 joined back in February and has introduced themselves. The pandemic has them a bit bored. Share some of your favorite stuff on Newgrounds and say hi in the Intro Thread.


STORIES


Happy birthday fro!!!!

@Fro had a birthday last week! If you missed out, go and wish him a Happy Birthday!


My Birthday

@JerryRus also celebrated his birthday last week. If you missed out, go and wish him a Happy Birthday!


We need a new mod

What started off as a joke thread turned into a serious discussion involving moderation on the site and how moderators were chosen over time and nowadays.


CHEESE!!!

@Prinzy2 has made a thread dedicated to cheese. If you're a cheese lover or a cheesemonger then please share your favorites with us!




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A LOOK BACK AT THREADS OF THE PAST


Put my meat in your mouth.

@Jonas recounts a tale of a burger that he had at Buffalo Wild Wings. It is called the Jonas.


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TODAY'S HAIKU


Albeit's demise

Lingers within my nightmares

What is the meaning

@DrunkGecko




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RECIPES FROM THE NEWGROUNDS COMMUNITY


Welcome back to the Newgrounds Kitchen. If you haven't made breakfast yet, I've got one for you, courtesy of yours truly. It the recipe for my homemade pancakes! I hope you enjoy them!


The-Great-One's Griddle Cakes

I have tinkered with this recipe for years and finally got it to a point that I am proud of. They can be a nice hearty breakfast to start the day if you're into carb loading. Even as a nice dessert if you mix in about 1/2 cup of mini chocolate chips and serve with ice cream.


INGREDIENTS

  • 1 cup bread flour
  • 1 cup sifted buckwheat flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 2 cups whole fat buttermilk
  • 1 14 oz. can of sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 tablespoon molasses
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 2 egg whites
  • 1/4 cup melted butter
  • lard (or Crisco)


STEP 1: In a large bowl place your bread flour, sifted buckwheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk to combine.


STEP 2: In a smaller bowl place your buttermilk, molasses, vanilla extract, and egg yolks. Whisk to combine.


STEP 3: Combine the dry and wet ingredients together adding the melted butter. Stir together until the flour is gone. Do not over mix! If there are lumps in the batter that's fine.


STEP 4: Beat your egg whites until you have stiff peaks. Fold them gently into your batter until you can't see the white anymore. Make sure you don't over mix the lumps out.


STEP 5: Let your batter rest for 10 minutes. While the batter is resting, set your pan over medium heat on the stove or between 350-375 degrees if you're using an electric griddle of electric frying pan.


STEP 6: Grease your pan using lard about a tablespoon (pan size will vary). Be sure to grease a small ladle as well.


STEP 7: Apply a small round of batter onto the pan and spread it out with the back of the ladle. Let it sit until bubbles start to form and the outside begins to brown. Flip and continue cooking on the other side until the edges begin to brown.


STEP 8: Take this first griddle cake and throw it away.


STEP 9: Repeat STEP 7 skipping STEP 8 until you either have enough griddle cakes or run out of batter, whichever comes first.


STEP 10: Serve with maple syrup, fresh fruit, whipped cream, bacon, or all of the above if you're into that sort of thing (I won't judge you).


FOOTNOTE: If you like fruit or bacon in your pancakes. Once you spread your batter out in STEP 7 add your pancake innards here before you flip.




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Everyday Newgrounds chooses a User of the Day at random! Here are the selected people of the two last weeks! Congratulations to all of you!


@QueenComplex

@ICantSeeHelp

@LadyAurality

@UriaTosu

@Thomas-Renini

@TFFeathers

@AlexandruCirlan


USERS OF THE DAY ON THIS DATE

2003: @Furious-Angel

2005: @slayerkiller667

2010: @Lkoz91

2019: @Makaroonipoika




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The week can get people down sometimes. With all of the hustle and bustle and action packed drama that entails our lives, sometimes it's nice to just kickback and relax.





There is a lot of content to look at this week. For next week's issue there will be brand new interviews from two of Newgrounds most prominent members featured, be ready for that. There will also be a new section added. I kind of hinted at what it might be in this issue, it will be up to you to discover it. I hope you enjoyed Madness Day and all of the content coming to Newgrounds! Never forget the past either. If you liked the tagline at the top of the paper you can submit your own in the Tagline Thread. The Tribune is also looking for new recipes for the Newgrounds Kitchen so submit yours! I hope you all have a wonderful Sunday!




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Comments

What? How?

@JerryRus Hello! Did you have a nice birthday?

@The-Great-One yeah, it's was nice

Thanks for the @ Hahahaha i can't believe you chose that song I'm dead!

@BillyRedSnake 's tagline is the best ??? Another great issue!!!!
And I want those pancakes!!!!

That recipe looks good! I'm gonna have to give it a shot :)

Wow, there've been a lot of collabs and contests recently!

I actually remember that troisnyx interview coming out :) Probably one of the longer interviews I've read xD

Fantastic issue! Have a great week :D Thanks for the mention too <3

thanks for the mention man much appreciated!

how come i have not seen this profile earlier? this is golden!

Thanks for the @ :D

Cheers for the mention! Really appreciate it!

Very honored to have been on the featured composers, neat newspaper will be following!

Thanks for the highlight! :)
Also, Sunday Console is great to remember some classics, I remember playing 'This is the Only level' so long ago, time to check it out again!

Thank you for the mention, I'm pretty new here. It means a lot! Glad you enjoyed a song (:✌

Thanks for the shout out! I love this newsletter as it brings the past and present together for all of Newgrounds. You're doing great work!