Family Update: New Elders for Guild Wars 2 and Update on Recent Events

Greetings Everyone,

I've got a couple of topics I'd like to bring up. As many of you know I try to be as transparent as possible and keep you all in the know as much as I can. First and foremost this month we've chosen a few more elders to join the team to replace a few that we lost in our Guild Wars 2 chapter.

New Elders Join the Team

I would like to thank Soren and Oldgoat for accepting the responsibilities with becoming an Elder of the family. This is a huge sacrifice for them but both of them are used to the roles and responsibilities that come with this position. Both of them have been providing guidance to members since they first joined and have been of the elder mind ever since.

Soren - Is known for her oddball Tequatl runs and comedic attitude. She's fought with us on the battlefield and played an instrumental part in forming our family in GW2 and ESO. She has participated in Pioneer teams and has also done a lot of research to help keep us educated on burning topics.

Oldgoat - Ok who doesn't know Oldgoat, and what hole have you been hiding in. He is one of the funnest most loving people we have in Guild Wars 2. He's written guides for our magazine, walked my mom through dungeons (a task not even I brave), and has been an all around great guy to hang out with, ask questions, and take advice from.

We look forward to having these two on the team help plan out the road ahead for Guild Wars 2.

Family studying abroad

Additionally this past week we've had several members including my good friend Spartan decide to seek a bigger more competitive fight on foreign soil. Spartan, Foxy, Phonzo, and Aingeal departed for Jade Query for the time being to spend some time on a more competitive front. This is ok. They are still family, they are still welcome at our events, and they will resume their place in the ranks as soon as they return from their adventures. 

I want to put this out there right now to all of you. This has not changed and is not new. If you're not having fun where you're at, seek a change and find your happiness. That goes for anyone. Elder, non-elder, new member, or not even a member of the family. Player satisfaction is far more important than the tag above your head. While I will miss having my favorite dagger squad on the battlefield with me I can not blame them one bit. They melt the zergs we face, have no real challenge and things have gone boring for them. They need the thrill of the hunt, the adrenalin rush that comes from fighting someone better than yourself, they simply can't find that here. Their leaving the server may remove them from the roster but as easy as they left they can come back and be welcomed back with open arms. Spartan was an elder and will be an elder when he returns. 

I really want to avoid anyone having any animosity here, I do not feel any and I actually encourage them to chase what it is their after just as I would all of you. Remember once family always family. We may go away to college but family always finds their way home. I love you all and want the best for all of you. Please encourage them if you encounter them and if you see them in PvE feel free to join up with them. I know Aingeal wants to continue running PvE events for the family and thats ok. He will continue acting as a Gaiscioch/Tuatha without actually being in the In Game family. 

In Closing

Gaiscioch is a fluid community, we change and adapt as the current changes. I encourage you all to seek out fun wherever it may happen and always keep your enjoyment at it's max. Happy players make for happy communities. Take care everyone and thank you!

"Once Family, Always Family."

Grats to two both of you.

Thanks for the update. 

Congrats Soren & Oldgoat!

Congratz to all.

Soren... its about time Fog, what took you so long?  Gratz, its well deserved.  :)

I actually do not know Oldgoat, but its not too surprising because we already know that I do indeed have a hiding hole.  And its deep.  I do know that Fog does not casually ascend his Elders, so I am quite sure that its more than well deserved.  :) 

(Fog, coaching your mom through any kind of game-play isn't that bad.. and yes, I'm speaking from experience.  :P )

Congrats to all!  XD

Congratulations!!! :3

Soren, Goat, congrats to both of you! I can't think of anyone who better deserves Eldership than the two of you :-)

Goat, a special mention to you, my friend. Your wisdom and understanding has taught me a lot during the time we've played GW together. Always helpful, kind and patient with everyone, myself included :)  I consider you to be a kindred spirit and am honoured to know you :)

Soren, we may not have run as often together as I'd have liked to, but I've really enjoyed the events that I have run with you. Your Teq runs are downright, stand-out awesome :) I've always appreciated your humour and your care-free, can-do attitude with everything.

I think I speak for everyone when I say you both are inspirations within the guild and are looked up to by many, myself included.

Thank you both for being you :)

grats to both of you!!!

Congrats to you both. :)

Gratz to you both, very well deserved.

Absolutely wonderful! Congrats to you both!! :D

Grats to you both. Goat has lead me through many a dungeon and it's always been fun and Soren invited me to the only 3 successful Teq runs out of all the ones that I've done.

Each time I log in, though it's less often than it used to be, these two are always doing something with the family.

Congrats to both of you!