THE GAISCIOCH SOCIAL GAMING COMMUNITY
Homepage: http://www.gaiscioch.com/
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jjbjMg7GTQ8
The Gaiscíoch (Pronounced: Gosh-Kia) Family began as a social gaming community in the industry pioneering MMORPG Dark Age of Camelot. We began on the Nimue server on November 11th, 2001, with a focus on creating a fun and enjoyable community for players of all ages and skill levels.
With our roots firmly attached in the Celtic Mythological Cycle, the Gaiscíoch hold honor, respect, integrity, and fellowship, over hierarchy and dictatorship. Today the Gaiscíoch family spans many games, sports, and social circles.
We are a social casual gaming community with a relaxed approach toward gaming. We allow our members to play how they want, when they want, as long as they want and do not constrict them with quotas or requirements. It is through gaming, athletic competition, and social interaction that we forge new friendships and relationships.
The Family Lifestyle
Our foundation is based on the Casual Gaming lifestyle. Low to No requirements, humorous attitudes, and very laid back gameplay. While we are typically one of the Largest Families in the games we play, we have become this way by leading by example, giving everyone a fair chance to enjoy playing by our side. We do not hold grudges, do not isolate ourselves, do not force people to play a certain way. We simply provide an organized front for everyone in the family and out to enjoy playing by our side.
Family membership is run just like a family. There might come a day when a member may move out, but if they decide that they would like to come back our doors are always open to them so long as they have not violated our only rule. Blades out, not in. Members may not attack another member, verbally, physically, or in any other way. Doing so will lead to banishment from the family. The most important thing you will learn being around us is, If you aren’t having fun don’t do it. Having fun and building friendships are our focus.
The Gaiscioch Experience
First and foremost you do not need to be a Gaiscioch to enjoy the Gaiscioch experience. Our team of seasoned event leaders plans, schedule, and hosts large scale public events for everyone on our server. We do not limit events to members only. In addition our community pools their efforts together to help produce prizes and giveaways for major public community events as well as putting together “welcome kits” for new players just getting started in the game. It’s not the tag above your head that is important, it’s the stories you share and friendships you make that remain with you over the test of time. Gaiscioch is all about creating those memories and friendships.
The Gaiscioch Lifestyle
The Gaiscioch Family is relaxed in approach and we allow our members the freedom to play how they want, when they want, as long as they want. We do not require attendance, or have quotas. We allow our members to try other guilds if they so desire and treat them as family even still. The Gaiscioch is not about what tag is above a characters head. It is about showing people a good time, making friends and memories. Even if that means that a person joins another guild in game. Player satisfaction is the single most important goal.
As long as a member abides by our code of conduct, inside or out of our family we allow them to join and leave as often as they like and even allow them to use our websites participation and leadership system as well as the marketplace. Many of our family have later become guild leaders of their own and often find themselves joining our Tuatha. We are pleased to assist members in forming their own guilds and support them in doing so.
Life in Guild Wars 2:
Scheduled & Unscheduled Events
Gaiscioch believes in giving the power to the player. Guild leaders and officers are not required to form and hold events. Every player in the community is allowed to run their events with a little guidance. We share a wide range of activities from dungeons, to dragon runs, to zone clears, to WvW sieges and exploration every week. Our community is global so members will be on at all hours of the day. Best of all Gaiscioch runs inclusive events for everyone. Guild membership is not required for participation in our events.
For a look at our upcoming week’s calendar visit:
http://guildwars.gaiscioch.com/events/
Our Commitment To Sanctum of Rall
Over the years, rumors have circulated about our departure from Sanctum of Rall. Let me assure you this will not happen. The only way we leave Sanctum of Rall is if ArenaNet takes it from us. Sanctum of Rall and our Guild Wars 2 chapter are a living memorial to a dear friend and companion. As long as the candle burns bright we will continue to keep it lit.
Over the past 2 years we have gone above and beyond for our server offering massive prizes including 8 Legendary weapons, over 200 20-Slot bags, and over 1,400 Exotic weapons. In addition we help keep our community site fun and up to date. Regardless of what the rumor mill says we will not leave Sanctum of Rall. The day it closes is the day we leave Guild Wars 2. Anything less would be disrespectful to the memory of our dear friend Roger “Oldroar” Rall.
Learn more about Sanctum of Rall at:
http://www.sanctumofrall.com/
Going Beyond The Game
The Gaiscioch Family has gone past just being an in game guild and has taken an active role in game development and out of game communities.
Gaiscioch Pioneers
We work closely with game developers to help address key issues hindering progress within their titles and participate in focus groups and testing to ensure the games we call home are as successful as we can help make them. The Gaiscioch Pioneers were formed to be a front line testing team that can analyse data and present the development team with ideas and perspectives. This team has worked with ArenaNet, ZeniMax Online, Trion Worlds, Mythic Entertainment, Carbide Studios, NC Soft, and Black Eye Games.
Gaiscioch Magazine
Additionally we have our very own digital magazine which has featured members of the Guild Wars 2 team including Colin Johanson. Our magazine features guides, feature stories, and addresses many in game and out of game issues that gamers like yourself face. This is not just a gaming magazine, it’s a gamer life magazine.
Read the Magazine At: http://www.gaiscioch.com/magazine
Charity Involvement
The Gaiscioch participate in several charity events each year. For the past 4 years the Gaiscioch have ranked in the top 25 during the Extra Life Charity Event which benefits the Children’s Miracle Network and we host our own DoubleUp Charity Event during the Spring and Summer sending kids in need cuddly stuffed animals to give them a friend in their darkest hour. Our community is committed to making a difference in this world.
Learn more about our charity involvement at: http://eso.gaiscioch.com/charity/
Athletics
One of our lesser known features is that we encourage athletic activity and competition. The Gaiscioch currently have two Flag-Football teams in Portland, Oregon which compete in tournaments in the Pacific Northwest. They recently won the Comcast SportsNet Summer Football Challenge sweeping all 6 games. Additionally we have a bowling team and uniforms ready to order to support teams spawning up all over the continental USA.
Learn more at: http://www.gaisciochfootball.com/
Gaiscioch is an Inclusive Community
We allow people to participate in what we do even if they are not part of the guild.
To us player satisfaction is more important, than the guild they are affiliated with.
It’s not the loot and accolades we walk away with,
it’s the memories and friendships that we cherish forever.
For more information
Visit us online at: http://www.gaiscioch.com/
Join us and ask questions on RaidCall Channel: 1101
Join us for the 2014 Extra Life Event This Saturday!
12AM-3AM: WvW with Commander Foghladha [Livestreamed]
3AM-6AM: WvW with Aoibheann
6AM-9AM: WvW with Jordyee
9AM-12PM: Conquering Orr with Commander Prissy
12PM-3PM: Dragon Hunting with Soren
3PM-3:30PM: Pink Day in LA – Show your pink!
3:30PM-6PM: WvW with Hella Vanka
6PM-9PM: Exploring Orr with Rylssa
9PM-12AM: SOR Community Guild Missions & WvW with Commander Foghladha [Livestreamed]
Win the LEGENDARY Sunrise!
http://www.sanctumofrall.com/discussion/sor_events/post_44644.html
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