Meán Fómhair 2015
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Anyone and everyone is welcome to come out and join the GSCH guilds and group up for the stream. In several of these games we'll form up raids and go take on some big uglies. That crab in ArcheAge is going down!
Learn more at:
http://gsch.info/p/122207
The Evolution of the Elder Role
For years we've kept 1 Elder per active 100 people. As our population has reduced since we began playing games that limit population we've decided to up this to 1 Elder per 50 people. This gives us more coverage per elder and keeps our current elder team intact.
Additionally I have decided to add some focus to our eldership team. I have outlined several focuses where Elders can help keep the family running smoothly and relieve some of the burden from the select few who have been trying to carry the whole thing. The various roles include but are not limited to:
- Roster Managers - To process invites / removals
- Marketplace Manager - To approve new recipes, add new ingredients and plan new developments.
- New Player Development - Introducing new players to the Gaiscioch Way and being a positive light in the world.
- Social Media Managers - To aid in managing Facebook, Twitter, Google+, and provide support for livestreams.
- Reputation Managers - To help monitor forums, social media, and in game communication to make notes of positive and negative feedback and help build a plan to address it.
- Proofreaders - To help proofread content for newsletters & website.
- Server Relations Manager - To act as a liaison between Gaiscioch & server communities.
- R&D - To help research new title, build relationships with development teams, and identify trouble areas in potential titles.
- Family Historian - To help chronicle the history of our family, share the Gaiscioch story to others, and teach new members about our families ways.
- Resource Manager - Help manage vaults, data entry, and process prizes for contests.
- Public Relations - Assist in family meetings, post constructively on public forums, and help manage the image of Gaiscioch. These members will be very public facing.
These new focused roles will allow us to spread the load across all of the elders and ensure that each elder is contributing to the overall success of the family. I will be building out some tools to help each of these roles streamline processes and gain the ability to help me keep things updated and current. In preparation for these new systems we decided to bring on 2 new elders with specific specializations.
Welcoming 2 New Elders to the Team
- Verve will be joining our Elder Scrolls Online Eldership team to help me manage the adventures in the game to keep them updated with all of the new content getting introduced into the game. His dungeon running expertise has been a godsend over the past year and lead me to promote him as a family commander for ESO. After watching him for several months we've decided to bring him onto the team to assist with the management of that side of the house.
- Smitty has been nominated and selected to join the Guild Wars 2 team to assist Soren and I with promoting Gaiscioch over social media channels, livestreams, and participate in public appearances. He will also be joining the new player integration team, making sure all of our new players understand how things work.
Gaiscioch Family Promotions:
I wanted to take a moment to say congratulations to a few members this month for accepting their next credo and stepping into a new role in our family.
War Council (Ard Tiarna)
The War Council is comprised of members who have stepped up to lead events and activities for the family. They have proven themselves on the battlefield and have collected 25 signatures of approval from their followers. They have accepted the Mark of Servitude credo and understand that Leadership is not a position of power, it is a position of service. They have committed themselves to hosting fun and friendly events for the community at large.
» Findan
Officers (Seaimpín)
The Gaiscioch Family officers act as a front line for questions and answers. These members have accepted the Mark of the Protector credo and have vowed to assist new members with familiarization and report any suspicious or unbecoming behavior to the eldership team.
» Cait » IoWegian » Paleus » papo64
Veteran Members (Saighdear)
Veteran Members have proven their devotion to the family by participating in events and contributing to the family's success. They have been active more than 90 days and have continued to be contributing members to the family.
» Alphazuma » Asharei » Jjrdragon » Klove » Krevdar » Lionann » Namrie » Winterlight
Official Members (Lorgair)
Official Members have earned the rank of Lorgair and have accepted the Mark of the Kindred credo. They have officially decided to become members of the family and start their journey to ascend the roles of the Gaiscioch Family.
» Binocious » Braelith » Chade » Darkone663 » GamerMom63 » Lilanya » SimpleNeophyte » Tor » TylerF
Guild Wars 2 News
The Raid Bomb is About to Drop
Yes, Raiding in Guild Wars 2 was being discussed on the official forums since a little over a year ago. Tidbits of teaser information has lead us to believe the big Raid word is about to drop this weekend. Be sure to tune in Saturday, August 29, at 10:30 a.m. Pacific Time for a special livestream presentation as ArenaNet reveals "Challenging Group Content" that will define your endgame experience in the expansion.
Be sure to check out:
https://www.guildwars2.com/en/news/guild-wars-2the-journey-ahead-at-pax-prime-2015/
Heart of Thorns Release Date?
This week marks the one conference a year where ArenaNet has home field advantage. Over history this is a very big conference for them. I would not be surprised to see a date drop at PAX Prime.
Be sure to keep an eye on our Guild Wars 2 news coverage at:
http://magazine.gaiscioch.com/tag/guild%20wars%202
New Family Commanders for September 2015
This month we'll be welcoming JayRF and GmaFog/Humble Misty to the Family Commander lineup. There are several up and coming commanders we plan to work with in the future and we'll likely see a couple more added next month. Both JayRF and GmaFog have been hosting events open to the public for our family and have acted as a Gaiscioch Commander should. As always our commanders are hand picked based on leadership ability, compassion, and most importantly patience. These two have shown these traits in bulk over the past few months and we are proud to welcome them to the team.
Please Welcome Our Newest Members
Please welcome our newest members to our Guild Wars 2 family.
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Guild Wars 2 Events at a Glance
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Top Guild Wars 2 News For August, 2015
- Events for Aug 3rd - 10th
- A sigh of relief
- Anniversary Sale!
- Guild Wars 2 Update: Game Update Notes - August 25, 2015
- Guild Wars 2 Update: Game Update Notes - August 11, 2015
- The First Beta Weekend Event Begins Today!
- Meet Five Gauge of the Abjured
- Introducing PvP Leagues
- Complete Booster Overhaul and Dwayna’s Weapon Set in the Gemstore!
- Meet the Herald: Revenant’s Elite Specialization
Elder Scrolls Online News
At The Gates of the Imperial City
Here comes the Imperial City! The moment we've been waiting for, for quite a while, is finally here. My Thursday events will likely focus on getting us inside and exploring the depths of the Imperial City. Looking forward to sharing those adventures with you.
The Little Bird Returns
Rumors travel fast, so I wanted to take a moment to set some of your minds at ease. Yes, we are below 250 members, and yes it's going to get increasingly more difficult to keep the members we have as it will be harder to find groups, tougher to connect with the few that still play, and even more difficult to make an impact in the world on a public level. That said, there are no plans to close the Elder Scrolls Online branch at this time.
The horizon looks bleak for new chapter potentials. Nothing is even remotely close to being ready to go live and certainly nothing available has the demand we currently have for Elder Scrolls Online. I have faith that through the fall and winter we will see those numbers climb back over the 250 mark just like it did previously. This is not the first time we dropped below 250.
We will not close the ESO chapter unless there is something else drawing more of our members attention and has cleared our rigorous evaluation process. At the soonest you're looking at late 2016 early 2017. Which means we have a whole year ahead of ourselves to see where ESO goes.
I am confident that my eldership team, commanders, and community that has brought ESO alive will keep this going for the next year. Yes, the game is struggling, but the community is tight knit and there is more kindness floating around our ESO chapter than any group i've ever had the pleasure of being a part of.
There is no reason to close this chapter just yet, and I will not act too hastily when I know outright regardless of what game we play, the months of May - September always go down in population. Pulling the cord now would be premature and unfair to the people who had to stop playing over the summer. We will do what we can to keep this ball rolling forward for as long as the audience wants us to.
I believe we will see a rise in population come October. As people return from their summer vacations and kids go back to school our rooms will fill once again. There's no need to panic just yet :).
Please Welcome Our Newest Members
Please welcome our newest members to our Elder Scrolls Online family.
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Elder Scrolls Online Events at a Glance
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Top Elder Scrolls News For August, 2015
- Crown Store Showcase: August 7th, 2015
- Meet the Character – Captain Caudex
- The Imperial City Guide: Areas
- The Tamriel Chronicle, Issue #91
- Battlemaster’s Corner – The Unstoppable Force
- ESO Live’s Next Episode: 8/14
- Meet the Character – Father Egnatius
- Creating ESO: Arboretum District
- Loremaster’s Archive: Politics and the Imperial City
- Battlemaster’s Corner – The Numidium Reborn
Gaiscioch Magazine News
Gaiscioch Magazine Issue 6 Has Shipped
In Issue 6, Gaiscioch Magazine takes on the toughest foe we as humans ever face: Ourselves. In this Person vs Self focused issue we take a trip down the spiritual and psychological side of gaming. Learning to conquer yourself and take control of your emotions can better your lives in many ways both in game and out.
In addition, we ask a few strangers from a wide variety of ways of life to share their perspective on this struggle. We feature one of the most renowned cosplayers, Sarah Cain, who shares her experiences with stepping into the world of cosplay. We also talk with Staci Brooke, a uniquely gifted life coach who helps people past major roadblocks they place in front of themselves. Gaiscioch Activities Lead, Foghladha shares some tricks for event leaders to master their own mind and control the mental state of their followers.
On the gaming side, Issue 6 features exclusive interviews from the teams behind Echo of Soul, Camelot Unchained and Land of Britain. We will also take a first look at Just Cause 3, Skyforge and Gigantic, and just when you thought it couldn’t get any better, we also proudly feature several fan favorite short stories, recipes, and life lessons giving you the complete picture when it comes to the lives of gamers.
Check out the latest issue at:
http://gsch.info/mag-6
Issue 7 In Production
For issue 7 we are tackling the Human Connection as a topic. If you have a good story about a relationship that was forged in game that crossed over to the real world please share it with us by contacting us at: magazine@gaiscioch.com. We share profound connections in games and want to show there is more to gaming than just the game. As always we are looking for members who would like to join the Magazine Team. Keep an eye on the monthly calendar for our monthly Magazine Team meeting.
Be sure to check out our latest stories and gaming news at: gsch.info/mag
Gaiscioch Livestream News
September 2015 Streams of Epic Adventure Schedule
We continue our Streams of Epic Adventure show on Monday Nights @ 6PM PT. This month we'll be missing a costar here and there. Here's the lineup of games we'll be showing this month:
- Aug 31st: Age of Conan - This one is Mature, Very Mature!
- Sep 7th: Black Gold - The Best Game Nobody Will Ever Play
- Sept 14th: Chivalry Medieval Warfare - Need More Players!
- Sept 21st: Neverwinter: 4 Relics of Eire - Hopefully the Foundry will be back online in time :)
- Sept 28th: Rainbow Six: Siege - Come Breach With Us! Looking for Guest Star with Beta Pass
Tune in Mondays @ 6PM PT:
http://gsch.info/soea
September 2015 Siege War Schedule
Tune in to some epic siege warfare on Tuesday & Thursday Nights. For the month of September we'll be hosting weekly ESO Siege War Livestreams on Blackwater Blade every Thursday. Here's the schedule:
- Tuesdays @ 6PM PT: The Siege War of Sanctum of Rall - Guild Wars 2
- Thursdays @ 6PM PT: The Siege War of Blackwater Blade - Elder Scrolls Online
Come join us for some epic fights and when the DLC is released we'll be exploring the new content in the Imperial City.
Tune in Tuesday & Thursday @ 6PM PT:
http://gsch.info/siegewar
Fog's Side Quests for September 2015
This month I'll be focusing my extra curricular activities on Gloria Victis, Chivalry Medieval Warfare, Wildstar, Star Wars Old Republic, Allods Online and hopefully actually get back on my PS4 for some Witcher 3 and Destiny.
Be sure to subscribe to our Twitch stream for instant notification when I go live:
http://gsch.info/twitch
Guild System Deconstructed September 2015 Update
No, I haven't forgotten about this one. I'm currently working on the show outline, rating system and opening trailer. With Yulishka going out of country for the next month I'm hoping to finish several key projects including this one. Stay tuned for more.
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Closing Notes
News, News, and More News!
Look for a whole lot of news flowing in over the next few weeks. With PAX Prime and the slew of conferences in Asia this month we're looking at a lot of news flowing our way. We've prepped the Gaiscioch Magazine site to keep you in touch with the latest content in the gaming scene. Simply visit http://magazine.gaiscioch.com/ to see up to the minute content from over 20 different gaming news and article sites.
To those joining us at PAX I look forward to meeting you! This will be a fun time! To those that aren't I look forward to sharing info with you on Sept 5th at the Gaiscioch Family Summit. Stay safe and I'll see you on the other side.
Slan Go Foill!
(Goodbye For Now)
Benjamin "Foghladha" Foley
Ceannard De Gaiscioch Treubh