The Chronicles of Fantastic Contraption

[rlbabits]

I thought it would be interesting to chronicle the life of FC thus far. here is what i have off the top of my head. i would love to have people post what they know about previous happenings (its easier than looking through thousands of threads). especially the older members:
(a rough outline)
History of FC:


1.) (needs name)

Hap comps
badges
multiplayer events

2.)
lots of users like 90 online at once
brown potential is discovered
more comps and new types of comps
shuffle mags and level shuffle

3.) (golden age)
new badges
fantastic contest
tons of new mechanisms invented
paving the way
greatest contraptioneers video inspires many to create awesome contraptions
4.) (golden age continued)
"godlike" users and amazing designs
more shuffles more comps
right after fantastic contest
5.)
cutting edge designs
current events
unconnected shuffle
and other shuffles


What else happened?

help contribute if you know!

[rianbay812]

You should find links of each event.

[BoredDude2]

I remember when the top levels were all great and stayed at the top for a long time.
Now top rated levels come and go, never staying up for much long.

[Skips]

Simplest Badge Records rockets off, and then is completely owned by WizBang