Gaiscioch Community Notes Issue 11, 2019

Gaiscioch

Cead Mile Failte!

Happy Birthday, Gaiscioch! It's crazy when we look back and see 18 years of laughter, memories, and really tall cliffs. We've slain a lot of creatures together over the years. From dragons to players to unkillable NPCs, we've killed em all. We've celebrated over 302,000 victories across 5 chapters and dozens of adventures.

UPDATE: We're really sorry about having to send you 2 copies of this one, but a skeleton got into the hamster wheel and poor charlie couldn't properly run. The pumpkin fell over and hit the black cat which jumped and knocked the witch off her broom. Needless to say, things got a little spooky and our perfectly handcrafted newsletter looked like something a goblin threw up. 

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Gaiscioch Family News

In Loving Memory of Sandi

A Legend of our family has moved on. She's on her way to the pearly gates to secure us the best plot. She'll be cooking up some goblin stew for us for sure. Nona was member #5 of our community. She joined us in Dark Age of Camelot at a point when I was simply searching to start my community. She saw me through the darkest times of my life and encouraged me to keep pushing forward. She is the only member of our history to have a significant part in all 5 chapters. She never asked for power or promotions just put it all out there to help others and ensure they're having a good time. She found out that she had stage 4 cancer last year but that didn't stop her. She kept pushing forward, spending time with her friends and family and joining us on many adventures. 

Nona really loved World of Warcraft. She tried to convince me to bring the family there for years, 15 to be exact. When World of Warcraft Classic launched I finally said ok let's give it a try and see what happens. Nona was overjoyed and even rolled an Alliance character for once. She joined us on several of our first community events and frequented the guild chat channel. As things progressed Nona faced her fate with bravery and a bit of humor. She wanted to make sure we all knew that she cherished her time with us and regretted nothing. She told me that she led a good life and was happy with the way it came to a close. I had never seen such bravery and contentment in such a dire situation before and it definitely made a mark on me.

You can leave comments and learn more at:
http://gsch.info/p/242573

Watch our Celebration of Life Walk in WoW: Classic

2019 Gaiscioch Virtual Conference

Join us for the 18th annual Gaiscioch Virtual Conference live on Twitch.tv and YouTube for a look inside our 18th year and what our outlook is for the future. Learn about where we've been, and where we're going. Check out upcoming games that we have our eye on for future adventures and chapters. There will also be an Ask Me Anything session toward the end of the broadcast in Discord. Be sure not to miss it! 

  • When: November 9th, 2019 at 2 PM PT
  • Where: Twitch.tv / YouTube / AMA on: Discord
  • Who: Members, Interested Parties, Media

Join us for the 9th Annual Gaiscioch #ExtraLife Livestream Event and Support the Children's Miracle Network

This Friday, November 1st, 2019 we will be kicking off our 3-day Livestream charity event benefiting the Children's Miracle Network. This year our goal is set at $5,000 and we've got a long way to go. As we raise more money for CMN we will be adding additional bonus prizes to the prize pile. Watch or Play to receive a 6-digit code that you will put into the ForTheKids Charity Event website. This code will enter you into the raffle and provide you with 1 grand prize raffle ticket which you can distribute to the prizes of your choosing.

Prizes Include a wide range of games donated by Gaiscioch Members and Game Developers. If you don't have a Gaiscioch Passport account yet head over to https://gsch.info/forthekids and sign up for access. If you'd like to donate to the event head over to https://gsch.info/extralife-donate

Game Lineup

FRI

Pine

Last Epoch

Dauntless

Edge of Eternity

World of Warcraft Classic

Hardland

SAT

Eden Rising Supremacy

Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem

Ghost Recon: Breakpoint

Elder Scrolls Online

Conqueror's Blade

Ashes of Creation Apocalypse

SUN

Deep Rock Galactic

Torchlight Frontiers

Paladins

Rune 2

Guild Wars 2

Raffle!


Learn about each of these games at https://extralife.gaiscioch.com/about/schedule.html

Inside the Family

Gaiscioch Family Patreons:

Want to give a special shout-out to those members who are helping enable our community to do great things. Their financial support has allowed us to expand the tools at our disposal and maintain the community without burning a hole in my personal savings. While a still do pay a bit out of pocket their contributions have prevented me from having to work side gigs to keep us afloat and for that, I am eternally grateful. It's at a manageable level I am comfortable with. Without these Patreons, you'd be seeing a lot less of me. Thank you for keeping me in-game and focused on growing our community.

Avohaiel
WilliamBrandis
Radiologikal
Kageshukuun
Rhynor
verve
Venorik
Blienmeis
CerrisCharredOak
Phyrehart
Borrys
Isha
Varder
Z. C.Kay
S. DeRouen
Robdalf
Whoflung
Birdee
DRHamp
Nikodemus
Weebitt
Somercy2163
Thargond
Ruuta
Eiahn
Randeth
Donaliam
xrist04
Beliar

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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.

Guardians (Seaimpín)

The Gaiscioch Family Guardians are an advanced part of the Veteran Members group and serve as the front line of our family. They help newer members learn about the family, our website, and our belief system. They occasionally will need to help get conversations back on track, or report misdoing's to the family elders. They act as advisors, guidance providers, and overall protectors of the family name. By this time a member should be involved in the family for more than 6 months and has been an active attendee in family events. For those who prefer fellowship over leadership this is the last stop on the family tree. Members must prove their leadership ability to progress to the Leadership ranks through the accumulation of both Valor Points (Earned through leading events.) as well as earning Tokens of Valor from lower ranked members of the family.

  » Cyrexae   » Drakin   » Ziorhon

Veteran Members (Curadh)

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.

  » Audrys   » Hork   » Lilou   » LusanRigh   » Mazzar   » Seaturtle   » Zwidar

Official Members (Lorgaire)

Official Members have earned the rank of Lorgaire 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.

  » Anja   » AshleySorceress   » Blore   » Claire   » Duncan   » EbonSilvershadow   » Lauralai   » Liszt   » Omogon   » Saoirsejo   » Tenaka   » Zhanqi

Please Welcome Our Newest Members

Gaiscioch By The Numbers

Population
Group Active %
Guild Wars 2 246 42%
Elder Scrolls Online 162 28%
World of Warcraft: Classic 197 34%
Adventures 284 49%
Total 579
Magazine
Group Total
Subscribers 5,351
Readers 368,661
Views 1,509,544
Followers
Media Total
Twitch 1,007
YouTube 579
Twitter 908

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The Hunt For
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Chapter Evaluation Goal: 40% Total Active Gaiscioch Population (232) or 200 Votes Pre-Launch.

Potential Chapter News

  1. Ashes of Creation Apocalypse Nighthawk Gryphon Sweepstakes!
    MMORPG.com
  2. Ashes of Creation Showcases The Small Order Of Doctors In Latest Update
    MMORPG.com
  3. Chronicles of Elyria Kickstarter-Versary Hits Home Stretch in Final Week
    MMORPG.com
  4. Ashes of Creation Update Features New Map, UI Updates, More
    MMORPG.com
  5. Chronicles of Elyria Heads Into Week Three Of Its Kickstarter Anniversary Event
    MMORPG.com
  6. Snag an Ashes of Creation Apocalypse Swordbrand Cloak from Intrepid and MOP
    Massively Overpowered
  7. Chronicles of Elyria’s Kickstarter-versary funding drive crests $560k, keeps on adding new goals
    Massively Overpowered
  8. Chronicles of Elyria closes domain and settlement selection and shows off a dungeon
    Massively Overpowered
  9. Chronicles of Elyria’s Kickstarter-versary enters its final week with one final stretch goal to unlock
    Massively Overpowered
  10. Ashes of Creation Apocalypse just rolled out a much smaller PvP map for testing
    Massively Overpowered

Chapter 4:
Guild Wars 2

Build Templates Make Their Way Into Guild Wars 2

One of the fan favorite features of the original Guild Wars game was the ability to create and share builds with friends directly in game. On October 29th Build Templates finally arrive in Guild Wars 2. Be sure to take a look at this awesome new feature at: https://www.guildwars2.com/en/news/learn-all-about-build-and-equipment-templates/

New WvW Matchup Places SOR & Tarnished Coast as Allies

In an interesting turn of events, we have been paired with Tarnished Coast once again. The last time we were paired we had a grand ol time and we can only hope the same will be true this time. What we do know is we can be more reliant on scouting reports that we could on our past matchup. Be sure to come on out Wednesdays at 6PM PT for some WvW action with Foghladha.

Guild Wars 2 Events at a Glance

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Top Guild Wars 2 News For October, 2019

  1. Guild Wars 2 Breaks Down Build And Equipment Templates
    MMORPG.com
  2. Mike O’Brien is leaving ArenaNet and Guild Wars 2 to form a new studio
    Massively Overpowered
  3. Guild Wars 2 Shadow Of The Mad King Halloween Event Live October 15
    MMORPG.com
  4. Guild Wars 2 Patch Notes Outline World Polish and a Host of Skill Tweaks
    MMORPG.com
  5. Here’s why the Guild Wars 2 community is grumpy over build templates
    Massively Overpowered
  6. Guild Wars 2 studio ArenaNet chased the 2016 Gaile Gray account hacker all the way to Germany – and lost
    Massively Overpowered
  7. Flameseeker Chronicles: Does Guild Wars 2 release more paid outfits than armor skins?
    Massively Overpowered
  8. Leaderboard: Are you concerned for the future of Guild Wars 2?
    Massively Overpowered
  9. Guild Wars 2 Streaming Schedule For This Week Features World vs World, Live Art Creation
    MMORPG.com
  10. Guild Wars 2’s Shadow of the Mad King Halloween festivities return October 15
    Massively Overpowered

Legacy Chapter 5:
Elder Scrolls Online

Dragonhold DLC is Live Now!

The Season of the Dragon saga concludes with Dragonhold, The Elder Scrolls Online’s latest DLC story zone. Defend the people of Southern Elsweyr, restore the mysterious Dragonguard order, and fight back against the Dragon menace. Your year-long adventure comes to its exciting finale here!

REFORGE THE DRAGONGUARD

Gather unlikely allies and help Sai Sahan reform the Dragonguard, an ancient order of Dragon hunters though lost to history.

EXPLORE A LOST PROVINCE

Restore order in a lawless region beset by Dragons, pirates, and slavers, and bring hope to the once-proud Khajiiti kingdom of Pellitine.

THE SEASON OF THE DRAGON

Put an end to Kaalgrontiid’s terrible schemes with bonus quests that bring the Season of the Dragon year-long adventure to its exciting conclusion.

CLAIM UNTOLD RICHES

Uncover powerful item sets and a massive host of collectibles buried deep within Pellitine’s ruins, including titles, furnishings, costumes, and more.

Learn more at:
https://www.elderscrollsonline.com/en-us/updates/dlc/dragonhold

Elder Scrolls Online Events at a Glance

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Top Elder Scrolls Online News For October, 2019

  1. The Elder Scrolls Online's Dragonhold Prologue Quest Is Now Live On All Platforms
    MMORPG.com
  2. Elder Scrolls Online players can slay fictional dragons to save literal cats in a unique charity event
    Massively Overpowered
  3. The Elder Scrolls Online Dragonhold Live On PC And Mac Today
    MMORPG.com
  4. Elder Scrolls Online’s Dragonhold DLC launches October 21 on PC, but the prologue questline is live now
    Massively Overpowered
  5. Tamriel Infinium: Which province will The Elder Scrolls Online explore in 2020?
    Massively Overpowered
  6. Elder Scrolls Online previews Dragonhold’s drama and destinations
    Massively Overpowered
  7. Elder Scrolls Online’s Dragonhold DLC is officially live on PC
    Massively Overpowered
  8. The Elder Scrolls Online Brings The Spooky Season To Tamriel With the Witches Festival
    MMORPG.com
  9. The Elder Scrolls Online: Dragonhold DLC review
    GameSpace
  10. The Elder Scrolls Online Previews Dragonhold's Southern Elsweyr
    MMORPG.com

Honorary Chapter 6:
World of Warcraft: Classic

World of Warcraft: Classic Events at a Glance

All Times Pacific

Top World of Warcraft: CLassic News For October, 2019

  1. World of Warcraft: Classic should be getting Phase 2 before the end of the year
    Massively Overpowered
  2. World of Warcraft: Classic is getting Dire Maul today ahead of the rest of Phase 2
    Massively Overpowered
  3. World of Warcraft: Classic layering, Corruption, and the BlizzCon Q&A
    Massively Overpowered

Recreational:
Gaiscioch Adventures

RUNE II Launches November 12th

Sharpen those axes! In November we're heading into RUNE II. I'll be looking for a few trusty companions to help me with a Sunday morning Livestream adventure. We'll be forming up at 11AM PT and set off on adventures through this Cooperative RPG set in the days after Valhalla. Be sure to take a look at the official website at https://gsch.info/play/rune and sign up for the adventure at https://gsch.info/g/rune

Kingdom Under Fire 2 Launches November 14th

Kingdom Under Fire II is a video game set in a high fantasy setting developed by Blueside which merges real-time strategy, role-playing game and massively multiplayer online game genres - the game is to have a single player, and online multiplayer mode.

We are currently, polling interest in Kingdom Under Fire 2 to see how many people will be playing it. If you are planning to give it a try, be sure to join the Adventure at: https://gsch.info/g/kuf2. For more information Watch the Trailer or visit https://gsch.info/play/kuf2

Jairone Takes the Helm in Astellia

For those of you playing Astellia, I have passed the torch to Jairone as I can't devote the time needed to successfully lead the adventure. He is our highest level and resident expert in Astellia and is very good at teaching people about the game. Join the adventure at https://gsch.info/g/aste

Conqueror's Blade Community Gets Featured This Week!

Keep your eyes on the House Spotlight as we will be featured as the Westweg Alliance. Both Gaiscioch and Tuatha are taking center stage. To go with the feature we have our own trailer! Be sure to check out our new trailer for a look at all the cool things we're up to. 

Be sure to join us Monday Nights at 6PM PT for advice and coaching from Foghladha. Territory Wars takes place Tuesdays & Saturdays at 7:30PM PT and we form up 30 minutes early so we can move to where we need to be before it begins. If we can get more people interested we can resume scheduling skirmishes with GrimReapers and KnightsTemplar to give us some Territory Wars experience. The past couple weeks attendance has been quite small for Territory Wars even with a full 88 active person house and a 34 person house. If you are new and would like to try this Free-2-Play PvX Siege Warfare game be sure to request to join "Gaiscioch" for fastest inclusion. There is no waiting on Gaiscioch, while house Tuatha has a 34 person waitlist. Join the fun!

Download & Play Today at:
https://gsch.info/play/cb

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Gaiscioch Magazine News

Gaiscioch Magazine Launches Issue 19

Be sure to check out our latest issue featuring Trine 4, Guild Wars 2, Onward, World of Warcraft: Classic, GreedFall, Witchstone, and Lord of the Rings Online.  You can check out the latest issue at: https://www.gaisciochmagazine.com/issue/19/

Latest Features:

Be sure to check out our latest stories and gaming news at: https://www.gaisciochmagazine.com/

Gaiscioch Livestream News

Livestream Lineup

The Siege War
PlayStation Adventures
Gaiscioch Adventures
Gaiscioch Presents
Gaiscioch #ExtraLife

Schedule

The Siege War

Wednesdays at 6:00PM PDT

PlayStation Adventures

Thursdays at 3:00PM PDT
Mondays at 3:00PM PST
Tuesdays at 3:00PM PST
Wednesdays at 3:00PM PST
Fridays at 3:00PM PST

Gaiscioch Adventures

Fridays at 6:00PM PDT
Saturdays at 11:00AM PDT

Slan Go Foill!
(Goodbye for Now)

Benjamin "Foghladha" Foley
Founder & Activities Director
Gaiscioch Social Gaming Community
E: foghladha@gaiscioch.com

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