5 Years!!!!!

I just wanted to take a moment and let everyone know that being Division Commander of the Quake Wars Division is an honor.

Here are a few things I wanted to share with you all, some of which were obtained in an email from one of our former DCs.

In April of 2007, TFO approves the 23th division in TAW: Quake Wars [QW]

It's been a long road and a wild ride. Here we are five years later, and still going.

The TAW QW Division was founded almost five years ago as one of the first divisions to use the "TAW Vanguard" process. Coming out of Vanguard a few months later it was a strong, close-knit division. As time went on, the division grew, and by the end of 2008 we had managed to become the biggest division in TAW. Later in 2009 we managed to become the biggest division in the history of TAW.  Since then, the size of the division has gotten smaller, in part to the numerous games that have come and gone that have lured members away from QW.  In the end, QW has weathered the storms and has kept itself alive due to the dedication of the core members that we have now, as well as the support from former QW members.

But that accomplishment aside, along the way we have met so many people, and remember, it is the people that matter. In the end, the games, tournaments, events, etc., all start to blend together, but our memory of our friends and the time we shared stays strong and vibrant with us. We have come to know many people whom we consider friends here, and even strengthen those friendships in person at Quakecon in Dallas.

Let us also not forget the people we lost along the way, like Zirawing who lost his life in a fire trying to save others, and all the comrades who have come and gone due to real life issues or moving on to other games.

We have nearly completed BFE XIX.  Unfortunately there have been a few setbacks on completion of the BFE, but rest assured, your Division and Battalion staff are working on solutions so that we may conclude BFE XIX, and continue on to 6 years, and possibly beyond.

To quote a famous Greek, "only the dead have seen the end of [Quake] wars."

I also wanted everyone to know that has participated in BFE XIX will be receiving a tab as soon as they become available.  Also, the Division Command Staff has created a special tab that will be awarded to several TAW members that are not a part of the QW Division, for their participation during the BFE as an external floater.  We appreciate their time in joining us in our matches, and this is a small way in which we can show our appreciation to them.

Here are a pair of testimonials from some of our oldest members:

My time in QW has been really good, joined in May 2008, recruited by Crusher WL, the first 2nd Bn CO.

It didn’t took long time before I was a FL , had 2 PL’s the late Zirawing and Poutting.

After a while I stepped up as HDI (TS today? ) and had some fun planning together with Feanor , HDI at the 1st Bn.

When Crusher leaved TAW in Dec. 2008 I stepped up as CO for the 2nd Bn and stayed there for almost 3 years.....in Nov 2011 I was asked to step up as DO for the QW Division and accepted and here I am

 The reason that I have stayed in the QW Division is that it is a great game, great members and my staff was really outstanding. Some of the staff members that have passed under my “supervision” are Dogstar and Stealthmist.......

We are always having fun in the matches , out internal scrim tournament are called “Battle for Earth” and we are now playing #19.......

In TS there is always a friendly atmosphere..

 These are the main reasons that I’m still in the QW Division

 Thanks for the word

 Cheers

 LTC OldWolf

DO QW Div.

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Quake wars is one of the best tactical team shooters I have ever played, and one of the best multilayer games played period. I have played over 2600 hours on it, and still play. It has user end dedi servers, custom maps and mods, player server admin ingame, and a great community. It could have been even better, had it gotten more attention and support from the publisher and developers. 

With my long time in QW, I am one of the top players, and quite skilled at flying and using heavy vehicles. I hope that the game will continue to get the support it needs, and we shall continue to have fun with it.

-ShmeeCow