These are the updates and changes made to Secret Wars in v1.01:
-Clarification on map updates added to both S.H.I.E.L.D. and HYDRA War Zones.
-Added “News, Updates, and Version Patch Notes” section to Secret Wars Homepage.
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Secret Wars: How to Play
Here are the rules on how to participate in Secret Wars! Watch the video below or keep reading for more detailed instructions.
Signing Up
Sign up or log in to your Face Front Account
Head to the HQ and click on Secret Wars. This will take you to the Secret Wars home page.
Once on the Secret Wars home page, choose your faction, it is the first option marked with this image:
More details and alternative methods of choosing a faction can be found on this page.
Once you have chosen S.H.I.E.L.D. or HYDRA, head back to the Secret Wars home page and click on the War Zone corresponding to the faction you chose. The S.H.I.E.L.D. War Zone will look like this:
The HYDRA War Zone looks like this:
Playing the Game
Once inside, leave a comment listing either your city and state, or simply your state. Ex: Phoenix, Arizona or Arizona. You are free to leave other comments, such as communication with teammates and strategy details, but the only comments worth points are those with a location.
NOTE: You may only do this once per month, and it must the state you live in.
At the end of the day, any new submissions will be counted towards your state. The state on the map will then change to either blue or red, depending on which faction you claimed it from.
The total number of S.H.I.E.L.D. and HYDRA agents for the month will be listed at all times.
If a state is claimed by the other faction, you may reclaim it by recruiting friends to your cause! For example, if one HYDRA agent claimed Phoenix, Arizona, the state would become red. However, and you and another S.H.I.E.L.D. agent both list a city in Arizona, there would then be 2 S.H.I.E.L.D. agents in the state, and it will turn blue.
NOTE: There must be at least one more agent of a faction than the other in order to reclaim a state.
If you have been recruited by another agent, reply that agent’s original comment so that you both can earn extra points!
Scoring
At the end of the month, everything is scored.
Agents = 1 point
States = 10 points
Whichever faction wins for the month gets to vote on an Infinity Stone that their faction can use to help them in the Secret War.
The winning team for the month will get Face Front Tokens to use in the Token Shop, exclusive Avatars for Face Front, and more!
Individual agents that recruit other agents to the cause will receive bonus rewards.
VS Mode
At certain points in the month, VS mode will go up for 24 hours. During this mode, the state for each faction with the fewest number of agents defending it will be contested.
To participate, you must go into the VS War Zone when it appears and comment with either Attack or Defend. You may only comment once.
If the state being contested is from your faction, you must comment Defend to maintain your hold over it. If the the state belongs to the other faction, you must comment Attack to seize it from your opponent.
Assist bonuses from Marvel heroes or villains will be applied to this mode. Voting on an Assist will occur on Face Front Twitter and Facebook pages.
After 24 hours, if more agents for either faction showed up to attack or defend, your faction will either maintain the state, capture it, or lose it to the other faction.
NOTE: Keep an eye on Face Front’s social media and Secret Wars updates to figure out when VS Mode is taking place for the month.
Secret Wars is Here!
Introducing Face Front’s newest interactive fan experience: Secret Wars!
Premise
S.H.I.E.L.D. and HYDRA have been at odds for decades, but their latest encounter has changed everything. Now they clash not only for the fate of the world, but the fate of the future. CLICK HERE to read the prequel comic!
Secret Wars is year-long battle between the forces of S.H.I.E.L.D. and HYDRA for control over the United States! And the deciding factor… is you!
Choose to fight for the future with S.H.I.E.L.D., or rule over the world with HYDRA. After choosing your faction, you’ll fight in sanctioned War Zones against to other side to either save, or enslave!
Features
Fight in the epic real time VS modes throughout the month for heavily contested regions!
Acquire assists from famous Marvel heroes and villains, such as Black Widow, Arnim Zola, and more!
Win Infinity Stones for controlling the most regions, which turn the tides of the fight!
Earn rewards such as: Exclusive Avatars, Face Front Tokens, perks for your War Zone, and more.
Recruit your friends to your side to bolster your ranks and earn more points!
Play Now!
Secret Wars is the biggest Face Front experience to date! And you can start playing NOW! So what are you waiting for? Click Here to get started!
Black Widow Teaser
So the new Black Widow teaser trailer dropped! To commemorate this moment, I dug my Red Guardian figure out of the pile of Marvel Legends he was sitting in, a figure I only bought for the Giant-Man Build-A-Figure, and took this picture!
I posted it on my Marvel Legends action figure group, but all anyone could talk about was Taskmaster’s suit missing the mark! Not one comment on how awesome my picture was! So I gave in and made this:
Anyways, here’s the trailer, in case you’ve been living under a rock! The long and short of it: Looks awesome, love Widow’s new suit(s), Yelena had better steal the show, the Red Guardian suit looks legit, and I hope Taskmaster’s powers are represented well.
Marvel Q&A: How do you Raise a Superhero?
Q: How do you raise a superhero?
@SingleMomN1cole
A: Bring the boy to Westchester. I believe I can be of some assistance.
@ProfX
A: Pawn them off on your brother and your husband’s childhood best friend.
@Susie_Storm
@Susie_Storm
Really Sue!?!
@johnnyFLAME_ON
@Susie_Storm
As the husband’s childhood best friend, I’m inclined to agree. Bring the little guy over here Nicole!
@SuperPat16
A: Lots and LOTS of online magic classes.
@TicTac
A: Find a nice plot of farmland to settle down in. Quiet, secluded, and perfect for training.
@Barton_Hawkeye
@Barton_Hawkeye
I second the farm thing.
@I…Am…IronMan
@Barton_Hawkeye
I have a lake house… does that count?
@SingleMomN1cole
@SingleMomN1cole
Oh yeah, that’s perfect!
@Barton_Hawkeye
A: Well first make sure your kids are real. Made that mistake one too many times…
@sokovianwitch
@sokovianwitch
… You need help sis. Also don’t join the Inner Circle, not a good environment to raise a kid…
@theRealPolaris
A: Maybe try, you know, actually raising them instead of leaving them to rot in a loony bin with an Omega level mutant demon brain-worm in their head!!!!
@WeaReleGioN
@WeaReleGioN
David, please forgive me, I had no idea…
@ProfX
@ProfX
Too little too late Dad! Glad I got the invite to your dumb little school. Oh, that’s right, I DIDN’T!!!
@WeaReleGioN
@WeaReleGioN
Can y’all take this drama somewhere else please? I’m trying to help my son, not read you two bicker.
@SingleMomN1cole
@SingleMomN1cole
I’m sorry ma’am, you have a nice day. Keep your son away from shadow demons!
@WeaReleGioN
@WeaReleGioN has left the chat!
A: You don’t really know, it’s just a leap of faith. By the way, MJ and I are expecting!
@PeterB.Parker
@PeterB.Parker
No way! For real? Congrats man, you’re gonna be a great dad!
@Miles$$BROOKLYN$$
@PeterB.Parker
Way to take that dive Pete, I’m happy for you!
@Gwanda
A: Bring the child to me. I have raised many powerful warriors, among them my fearsome Black Order, and the most dangerous woman in the galaxy.
@InfiniteTitan
@InfiniteTitan
Do NOT listen to him!
@Best_Guardian
A: Best you can do is be there for him. I grew up alone on the streets of Oakland with no one to look after me. Don’t let your boy turn out like me. Just keep on doin’ you. He’ll come up right.
@Wakanda4Never
@Wakanda4Never
You look… really familiar…
@SingleMomN1cole
@SingleMomN1cole
Hm, guess I just got one of those faces.
@Wakanda4Never
@Wakanda4Never
Yeah… guess so…
@SingleMomN1cole
A: I can’t have kids.
@Red_intheLedger
A: I’m sorry, I made it weird.
@Red_intheLedger
@SingleMomN1cole has closed this question! Thank you for your responses!
In Defense of MCU Spider-Man
No disrespect to Tobey, I grew up with those Sam Raimi films. In fact, the first Spider-Man movie is the reason I love Marvel today, the reason Face Front exists! But I have to say I agree with the common consensus: Tobey is a great Peter Parker and a love letter to the Stan and Steve era of comics. Andrew was a great Spider-Man and more in line with the Ultimate comics. Tom Holland, however, is an excellent balance of both Peter Parker and Spider-Man, merging the best of the 616 and 1610 universes. But the problem I often come across is people believing that since Tobey is their favorite, Tom’s version of Spider-Man doesn’t count. Or, as some put it, “Not my Spider-Man”.
I’ve been quiet on this matter for a while, but I think I finally have to address the hate Tom’s Spidey gets. I feel it’s completely baseless and unwarranted. People who complain usually flock to the same argument; they say he’s the ‘Iron-Boy’ and doesn’t do anything independently for himself. That Tony holds his hand and it takes away from him being Spider-Man. Well news flash: Tony’s dead. And whoever still holds this mindset clearly wasn’t paying attention to Spider-Man: Far From Home.
Let me pitch this at you: You’re a 10-year-old science nerd, and everyone makes fun of you for it. You don’t fit in with the other kids, and it gets kind of lonely. To cheer you up, your Uncle Ben tells you about Tony Stark, the most successful man on the planet, because he’s a science nerd, like you. Then, in 2008, that rich and successful science nerd you looked up to as your idol becomes a superhero. So wouldn’t your first instinct if you suddenly became a superhero as well be to become the man you’ve idolized for years? Hence the line in Spider-Man: Homecoming “I just wanted to be like you.”
Were any of the Tom-haters actually watching the Tobey Maguire movies? Remember when Peter introduced himself to Norman Osborn? He spoke admiringly of his research in the now heavily parodied “Something of a scientist myself” scene. So imagine if Norman hadn’t become the Green Goblin, but figured out Peter was Spider-Man. Don’t you think we’d have the same situation on our hands? Norman using Oscorp resources to help Peter be the best Spider-Man he can be? If Norman was good guy, then Spider-Man probably would have ended up looking more like this:
What about Spider-Man 2? Peter stated that Octavius was an idol of his, a scientific genius he looked up to. So let’s say Otto didn’t become Doc Ock, and he figured out Peter was Spider-Man. Don’t you think he would have helped Peter become… wait for it… a Superior Spider-Man? Like in the Marvel’s Spider-Man PS4 game? Octavius would have taken Peter under his wing, then Spider-Man would probably have looked something like this:
Even in The Amazing Spider-Man. Peter admired Dr. Connors, he read his book, he helped him with the cross-species genetics. So, let’s pretend Curt didn’t become the Lizard. Don’t you think the Tony/Peter relationship would play out with Connors and Peter? Then how would Spider-Man look? You guessed it, like this:
So the only difference between Tony and Norman, Otto, and Curt is that he didn’t become a super villain! So, Peter’s science genius idol in the MCU who figured out he was Spider-Man hooked him up with his best gear to help him become the best Spider-Man he can be. So what did he look like? Like this:
But now, with Tony gone, Peter is forced into the situation he was in the previous movies. Now he’s on his own, and you can tell even from his physicality alone in Far From Home that he’s already grown into a fully functional and independent superhero. So what if he used Stark tech to make his suit? He used Oscorp tech to make his web-shooters in Amazing Spider-Man. And so what if he gets help from some Avengers from time to time? Did he not go to Harry in Spider-Man 3 to get help fighting Mega-Sandman and Venom? Spider-Man in the MCU is just as much Spider-Man as the other two franchises. The thing is he now lives in a world where the Avengers exist, so those circumstances alone are bound to change the fundamentals of his heroics. But at the end of the day, it’s indisputable that whether you like Tobey, Tom, or Andrew, they all have one thing in common. They are all Spider-Man.
Doctor Strange: Battle on Bleecker Street
Hey True Believers! It’s a Face Front Halloween Special! Doctor Strange: Battle on Bleecker Street is the first of the four Avengers: Infinity Showdown tie-ins!
When the Falcon ripped reality apart, he opened a doorway to the Dark Dimension, leading Dormammu to take control of some of Marvel’s spookiest villains! Now Doctor Strange must lead a team consisting of Ghost Rider, Elsa Bloodstone, Blade, and Moon Knight against Dormammu and his new army, Man-Thing, Morbius the Living Vampire, and the Green Goblin! Watch it below now!
Guest starring Eileen Nestman as Elsa Bloodstone, and Ashley Nestman as Nico Minoru!
Four New Face Front Originals!
Sam Wilson snapped his fingers, and tore reality to shreds. Following this event are four brand new Face Front Originals that will fill in the blanks and set up the story for Infinity Showdown Part 2! Below are the posters for each new tie-in and a brief description.
Infinity Showdown: Nick Fury
This is actually a prequel to the first Avengers: Infinity Showdown video. In Infinity Showdown: Nick Fury, we will discover how the Infinity Gauntlet wound up where it was, and how Sam found out about it. These events will also cover where Nick Fury went and why he left Talos in charge during Spider-Man: Far From Home. This marks the first appearance of Nick Fury in the Face Front Universe!
Infinity Showdown: Spider-Man
Sam’s relationship with Peter has been… contentious to say the least. But when Sam snaps his fingers, Peter all of a sudden finds himself in a universe with no Avengers! How will Spider-Man fight against this new group of villains, the Sinister Six!
Infinity Showdown: Doctor Strange- A Face Front Halloween Special
When the Falcon ripped reality apart, he opened a doorway to the Dark Dimension, leading Dormammu to take control of some of Marvel’s spookiest villains! Now Doctor Strange must lead a team consisting of Ghost Rider, Elsa Bloodstone, Blade, and Moon Knight against Dormammu and his new army, Man-Thing, Morbius the Living Vampire, and the Green Goblin! This ties directly into events in Avengers: Infinity Showdown Part 2! This event will also have some top secret information for the Oscorp Conspiracy: Back to Formula interactive experience, so keep an eye out!
Infinity Showdown: Loki
Loki always causes mischief, but this time he’s gone too far. Taking place mere minutes before Avengers: Infinity Showdown, Thor banishes Loki to the realm of Hela, Goddess of Death. Loki must rely on his silver tongue and tricks if he hopes to survive this encounter. These events are crucial to Part 2 of the Infinity Showdown.
There you have it folks! Make sure to follow Face Front on Facebook and Twitter, or just keep an eye on the blog, for more news on release dates for these projects! And as always, Face Front True Believers, I’ll see you in the Multiverse!
Be a Part of Marvel Jeopardy!
Don’t live in AZ, but still want to be a part of this Friday’s Marvel Jeopardy? It’s easy! I will be livestreaming the game on the True Believers Fan Club Facebook group page. There, you can interact as if you were actually in the meeting!
Comments with your answers on the livestream will be read after the the questions, and point will be tallied. If you score the most on the livestream, then you’ll win exclusive prizes!
To get access to the Facebook group, you must be an Avenger tier Patron or above and follow Face Front on Facebook. Click Here to join Patreon.
Face Front Ultimate
Face Front Ultimate is the final chapter of the Face Front Blog. This is the new direction, with new initiatives, and an all around better fan experience. Let’s lay out what exactly you can expect from the biggest update since Face Front’s launch:
The Website
As you’ll probably notice, the website looks entirely different now! I’ve remodeled it from the ground up, making the interface easier and creating a more accessible and streamlined experience.
The HQ houses all of the unique portions of the blog, and the videos and podcast are still in the same place. Account management has all been moved under one tab, and the Token Shop tab gives you access to all things involving Face Front Tokens, including your cart. New look, new content, same Face Front.
Marvel Multiverse
Marvel Corner has been replaced by Marvel Multiverse. It’s essentially the same thing, giving you access to each unique category of the blog, however the title makes more sense. And, you know, sounds cooler. Click Here to access the Marvel Multiverse.
Oscorp Conspiracy: Back to Formula
The Oscorp Conspiracy is back! For those of you who didn’t know, the Oscorp Conspiracy was an interactive experience where Face Front users took on Norman Osborn and Oscorp to try and stop their evil schemes. Now, it’s back.
This time around it’s structured into Quests, and you unlock them by completing the one before it and using the Oscorp Encryption Key to gain access! Whereas the Oscorp Conspiracy was a community event before, it is now individualized, allowing a more balanced reward structure, including previously inaccessible Avatars and even Face Front Tokens depending on how well you do!
Quest 1: Word Search for Answers is available to play now! Quest 2: Target Acquired, is coming soon, so be sure to save that Encryption Key if you finish Quest 1! Click Here to access the Oscorp Conspiracy: Back to Formula.
E.G.G.
E.G.G. is a Face Front Fan Fiction that takes place in my own version of the Marvel Universe. I’ve been writing it since 2012 and it has well over 100 core issues, not including spin-offs, events, tie-in series, point ones, and what if’s. Don’t worry though, I’m not going to drop all of that on you at once!
The first 10 issues of E.G.G. are available now to read, and not to mention that you get 5 Face Front Tokens every time you read an issue, so make sure you’re logged in when you read! Subsequent issues will be uploaded on a weekly basis, so keep an eye on the E.G.G. page! Click Here to read E.G.G.
True Believers Fan Club
After the first meeting, and the next one coming up, I’ve decided that in-person meetings, while quite fun, exclude a lot of the Face Front and Marvel fanbase. I did it so that I could finally bring the community part of blog together, but now I’ve got an even better way.
The blog itself is dedicated to fun, Marvel content, and the True Believers Fan Club will be dedicated to the community! Once you’ve joined Patreon at the Avengers Tier or above, you’ll have access to the exclusive True Believers Fan Club webpage and Facebook group, where I will conduct livestreams for everyone involved. That way the interaction I wanted can expand worldwide. Click Here for the latest news on the Fan Club.
Amazing Fantasy
Amazing Fantasy is an audio adventure that will be replacing the Face Front Podcast. The Podcast never got to where I wanted it to be, so I decided to turn it into a more focused, narrative based experience that I’m positive will be enjoyable for Marvel fans everywhere.
Amazing Fantasy is a story that asks the question: What if you woke up in the Marvel Universe? It will have action, drama, romance, adventure, and everything else you expect from a Marvel caliber story! The first episode of Amazing Fantasy will be available soon, with subsequent episodes being uploaded on a consistent basis. Click Here to access the Face Front Podcast.
