As most of you have figured out by now, this was all an April Fools' day joke.
Thanks to everyone who played along. For everyone else, don't be too disappointed: the Whitebots "DLC" was actually an old mod, so you can play around with that for now. Also, you can enjoy the site without ads now, which everyone (including me the Elite members) have had to suffer through for nearly 24 hours!

Original message:
We're starting a new project to clean the forum up a bit, and today, we'll be unveiling a new feature: Data Realms Elite. There's been a lot of features requested by the community, but the major hurdle has always been that we simply can't afford to implement them. We think we've found a solution that should keep everyone happy!

For only $14.99 USD per month (and there's some great deals if you register for a longer period), you'll get access to all of these great features:

• Access to nightly builds of Cortex Command
• Live webcam of Data's work machine 24/7*
• Access to an official server for the online play mod*
• A shiny new gold title and user rank
• Low-level moderator powers in all sections
• Access to the new Elite section of the forum, containing:
  
  • Exclusive DLC for the game, including the Whitebots and Robopope factions
  • Sneak peeks at upcoming features and development art
  • Weekly chats with the development team

Better yet, if you buy yourself Data Realms Elite in the next week, you'll get 33% off, meaning you only pay $9.99 per month!

You may notice a few cosmetic changes to the site. Don't worry, they aren't permanent -- as soon as you buy Data Realms Elite, they'll disappear.

See you in the Elite section!

Oh for the love of ♥♥♥♥


EDIT: where do i throw my money
EDIT 2: nvm clicked on giant obvious banners

EDIT 3:

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15$ per month?
♥♥♥♥ this ♥♥♥♥

Didn't we pay for a game, and now paying this crazy amount.
Lower the price to at least 5$
And I'm sold. Or a once off payment. Other than that. ♥♥♥♥ this.

yeah man between this and all my porn subscriptions i wont be able to stay afloat

...porn or games?
; ~ ;

Why would anyone pay for porn? Why would you even?

hey guys i found out that if you [Redacted] you can get it without paying

just [Redacted] when you go to [Redacted] and its awesom

♥♥♥♥ yeah im better than you all

EDIT:
Ok then..
; _ ;

I would prefer if there was a bit more information. Are the faction packs out now? What sort of minor mod abilities would I get? If I get it and it runs out, will the banners be put back up?

To answer your questions:

• The DLC packs will be arriving monthly. If you order now, you'll get the April DLC pack (to be announced).
• Minor mod abilities mostly allow you to approve new users' posts, and special attention will be given to your reports. As well, you can delete your own posts whenever you like (currently, you can only delete a post if it's the last one in a thread, which is PHPBB default).
• Yes, if you run out, the banners will return.

That worked! all i did was go [Redacted] the [Redacted] and then BOOM! Free Data Realms elite! Thank you [Redacted]!! <3

Mmm, interesting.

Just need to get some cash now.