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Greetings, we in the SW Division would like to take this opportunity to invite you to join us for 7 days free unlimited play in Star Wars the Old Republic. This is not a recruitment drive in any way, however an opportunity to introduce you to this fantastic game, as well as our members. We’ve had free weekend passes but that just isn’t enough for some people. Each of our members has twenty five 7-day trial invites that we can give out to you to try and test the game.
Again this is NOT a recruitment to pull you from your current division, however supply an opportunity to expand and get to know other members within TAW. This is to also provide you with a taste of the SW universe. If you are interested in obtaining a 7-day free trial with us, please let us know, come visit us in team speak in the SW division channels or send me a mail at Draxton@TAW.net for the trial.
We look forward to seeing and hearing from you, and help answer any questions you may have regarding the game.
Regards,
Draxton
SW Div. DC
QuinoaAOC of the newsletter team had a few minutes to talk to Cryptic, the Division Commander of Team Fortress 2, about what it means to be a member of TAW in the TF2 division. What qualities do these players have? What kind of personalities did the division attract? In short, what is TF2 all about? The name that came up was Blink so the media team immediately went to sit down with this exemplary member.
Let’s start by telling everyone a little about you,
I’m Blink; I’ve been with TAW for quite some time now and enjoy it here. I used to be in Team Fortress Battalion 4 but have just transferred to Battalion 1. I play a lot of online games while also playing football/soccer in my spare time with a few friends. I have finished my education and I am currently looking for work.
What might someone be surprised to know about you?
Well I have been in a few clans before TAW, no popular ones, just ones me and some friends made back on my console gaming days. I think I remember the first clan that my friends made with me, It was a fun clan full of friends, and well it was made back when Call of Duty 4 came out, our clan tags were I<3U. We would just go in search and destroy lobbies and have fun. If I remember they gave me a challenge to do to join there group. 6V1 Search and Destroy, I had to win one round when they had to win ten. And I beat them on about round five. I also make a few Lets Plays on YouTube with a friend called Kippesoep001. He has around 5100+ subscribers so a few people know who I am. But my own channel has about 100+ subscribers.
Do you have any special hobbies or activities outside of online gaming/TAW?
Football/Soccer. I play as a goalkeeper and am nicknamed the “psycho goalkeeper”, due to I tend to run out of my area a lot. (And I mean a lot; I may as well be an outfield player). I enjoy playing football/soccer a lot and I don’t think I will stop playing either. Another hobby is watching anime, and well, that’s not too special is it?
What brought you begin playing with TAW?
One person who is no longer in TAW convinced me to join TAW in the TF2 Battalion 4 division. And here I am, still running about in the TF2 division because everyone is very nice here and I get free cookies :P.
Over the course of your eight months with the clan, you have been in and out of active membership, changed games, and been all over the enlisted ranks. What keeps you coming back to TAW and what are your goals in the clan?
Well to start, I’ve been moving house a lot so I’ve had to go on leave countless times, AND have just transferred to the European division of Team Fortress (Yes, I’m British and was in the North American division, Don’t ask). I’d say out of the eight months in TAW. I’ve been active for about five to six months. And during those five to six months, I’ve had a whole lot of fun, and countless memories.
You actually requested a Gump Medal...tells us how and why this came about?
It all started when I was taking about a Gump, and LKinchloe (The Division Officer) overheard me taking about a Gump and said, “Talking about a Gump is Gump-worthy” and gave me one. And also put on the description of the Gump Medal that I asked for it. That’s the story to it really, nothing like Cryptic’s and LKinchloe’s Gump Medals. It’s my only shiny badge so I wear it with pride.
What games other than TF2 do you enjoy regularly and do you play them with TAW or is it a single player kind of thing?
I could keep going on with this question; I play a lot of games, osu! Killing Floor, Left4Dead, Rusty Hearts… Too many, ha-ha. I tend to play with anyone, TAW or not TAW. For example, I have a Civilisation 5 game going on right now with TAW_Cryptic, That’s always good fun, and I also play Rusty Hearts with a few friends outside of TAW. Generally if you want to know all the games I play, just go on my steam page, and you will see a big list of recently played games. I generally tend to play a game called “osu!”, Which is a music game, a bit like Elite Beat Agents, but for the PC. I am trying for the high ranks in that game and I can safely say I am climbing up the ladder slowly but at a good pace. On “osu!” I am currently ranked 188th in the United Kingdom. I play it for fun, but well, now it seems to be a hobby.
What do you feel sets the general membership of TF2 apart from other divisions in TAW?
Well in Team Fortress, we are a fun group who like to have a good bit of fun playing the game. But when we have to play seriously, we will and we can. It’s quite nice to spend one practice messing around on the public servers trying to recruit and making everyone laugh, and then next practice we are all against each other in a private game. I would not know any much difference between TF2 and any other TAW division, due to I have not been in any except from TF2, But over in TF2, we try to have fun and be serious at the same time. (Also if you want to, You should join us. We have cookies.)
TF2 has been through a lot recently, what changes do you look forward to the most in the near future?
We are trying to get some new faces into our TF2 division, and because I’m a Training Instructor, I will be asked a lot of questions on tips and tricks, and it’s quite nice to help new players, it always makes me happy when I see someone else happy. So teaching people tips and tricks on a game is good for me. So really I’m looking forward to the TF2 division growing in members and getting more recruits in!
What makes TAW special among the host of other TF2 clans out there?
Well, having been in a few communities and clans myself, TAW has always stuck out. (In a good way). It’s nice, Friendly, and everyone is polite. Many clans that you can join, you will join and you will get intimidated due to they could be better at the game than you or they could be rude and be nasty. And well in some clans, there’s no one to go to inside that clan if someone is being rude, the only option is to leave. But in TAW, I can go to someone and get it resolved.
Any parting comments or things you would like to add about TF2 for other TAW members?
TF2 is a great game. You have people saying, “Oh it’s been infected by the Free2Play virus” etcetera, but to be honest, it’s a good thing. Before TF2 became Free2Play, a lot of new people were struggling to play; due to everyone on TF2 were good players. Now that it’s Free2Play, a lot more new players started to play, and it balanced it out. But yeah, TF2 Is a great game, it will take some time to learn, but it’s worth it. Yes it worth it, so join the TF2 Division!
The TF2 division has been through a lot in its history with TAW and now the man in charge of TAW operations in the world's most whimsical first person shooter is none other than Cryptic, a UK based leader who has made it his mission to get the whole of TAW involved with the cartoonish mayhem Valve has provided him, even if it means forcibly moving the entire clan into his TS server to do it. QuinoaAOC got a moment to chat with the DC of TF2 and the results were just a glimpse into the mind of this driven leader. Let’s start by telling everyone a little about you, Alright, I'm Cryptic, mostly because I speak in a dodgy Tees-side accent! Atleast these days I seem to make a lot more sense, just practice "init" (colloquial slang) What might someone be surprised to know about you? There is plenty, to be safe though I'll just talk about my first clan |FuN|, we played Medal of Honor; Allied Assault in the Community MOHAA league, back then we were in the premier division, I had the handle Ch402 back then (2 instead of 5 because that is too mainstream) I can't tell you want what the acronym means...it's against TAW policy :D, but the N does stand for noobs. It was a good time and I learned the value of humility, I mean we called ourselves noobs, and we still stayed in the premier division! Oh also, from 12 to 16 I trained In the Korean martial art we called "Musado," until the local club had to disband (8th rank, 4 from black) (more on that later) (its not Thai-Kwon-Do) Do you have any special hobbies or activities outside of online gaming/TAW? I have a dog, a black Stafford terrier with white chest called Tux, I look at her training as a hobby, it just isn't work to me, me and my Dad are going to start taking a metal detector with us on our walks. So...tell us about the infamous two Gump Medal winning script test. Any single action that results in two Gumps must be a fun story, what happened? Ok so I had just gotten the DO position at the time, The Game was DC at the time and had given me the link to bespoke script. Next, I was sitting in TS with Gant, so I figured it was just us two there, no better time to test my script! After all if it went wrong...it was just us two to find out... So I look at the instructions, and find the command to "move all to channel" /ma t [channel ID] "Huh, must be this one, ok Gant I'm just going to move us both into the TF Lobby now" [Press enter] ~User has been~User has~User~U~ ... ... ~You have been banned from the server~ Well it didn't take long for me to realize the magnitude of my derp, I hoppend onto steam and IM'ed Gant... "I used the wrong command didn't I" Luckily Gant was good enough to locate Cutthroat and tell him how much of a berk I am, and I was back in the server after a trip to the kettle for some tea and laughs. Someone made a joke about me using the script properly to empty the TF channel of all the idlers, instead I did it manually ;) by the way, I haven't gotten it wrong since! What brought you to TAW? I see you started in Red Orchestra 2 and moved into Team Fortress 2, what brought about the change? Technically chance, I was the first person to join RO2, month(s) before release, being part of FuN I was extremley anxious to get a modern WW2 shooter and decided I needed to join a clan to get the best experience out of it. Anyway the game release, and we had plenty of success until BF3 drew close, members started dropping out, and the RO community as a whole became a difficult place to recruit in, with the masses talking about "switching over." The ship was sinking and I wanted to hold on to the bitter end, but I reluctantly decided it was a waste of effort, seeing that the TF1 battalion could use my tick on the register and with it being my single favorite game online, it became an easy decision pretty quickly. You have only been in TAW for nine months and have already achieved a place among the TFO and a rank of Lieutenant Colonel. What do you fell you brought to the table that resulted in such a rapid rise through the ranks? In a word; "Tenacity." In two words; "Yes Sir/Maam!." I credit the tenants of my martial arts club (the United Kingdom Musado Association) for teaching me Musado...korean for "the way of the warrior spirit." I left a long time ago but still live by the rules I learned. On top of that I have had plenty of role models, in and outside of taw, I won't go naming them, they know who they are. My only ambition so far has been to do what I do successfully, I never asked for any promotions, a few I almost turned down (or did in RO) because I was enjoying my current post. Are there any other games you play regularly outside of Team Fortress 2? Civilization (5 mostly) and Killing Floor are two of my favorite games. I have a huge collection too but those 3 games make up most of my gaming diet. Being that TF2 is a Free to Play game, do you feel this will help or hurt the TF division in the long running struggle to maintain a division? If you go looking on forums etc you see plenty of people whine about the change over, all of them ridiculous, how could it hurt? The people who complain and threaten to quit aren't the kind of people we want anyway! (TF2 was never expensive anyway!) The change can only serve to help because more people get into the game, more people pay what they want to enjoy the game they love, and that keeps valve funding the development of a game that released around 4 years ago! (not sure of the exact dates.) In conclusion, with a well made game, with constant support from the developer and a well established community, the F2P model is good for everyone, PS it isn't a struggle here either, simply because of the loyalty inspired by the game and its producer, our members are simply hooked on TF2! woo constant updates! TF2 has had its ups and downs as a division like any other. What do you believe to the cornerstone of its continuing success in TAW? TF2 is the cornerstone of TF2, I think the last answer covers this well, it really is such a great game on many levels, I believe that to be the secret to our success, oh and tenacity, did I say that yet? Mustn't forget, we have hats too! What are you looking forward to improving in the division that will help it appeal to other members of TAW and to public players in general? Aside from simply recruiting and playing on our server I look forward to seeing some stable competitive teams in the mix, with the TF2 community comes several different styles of game play including highlander (there can be only 1...of each class) The idea is to have more ways to play the game and to have an identity for TAW within the TF2 community, and like I keep telling people before they go out to recruit...to make more friends than enemies! Every Division has it's strengths and weaknesses, be it from the membership, the game itself, or the developers support of the game. What are the strongest, and weakest, characteristics of TF2 as a division and a game and how to you use them to your advantage as a DC? Oh that is a tough one, I think it would have to be the sheer size of TF2 as a whole that has impacted the division as-well as itself the most, for better or worse. With so many well established groups out there, it can be difficult to be seen in the community, we have a lot of competitors and TAW's family friendly ideals it make a tough market indeed, at the same time there is nothing like a bit of healthy competition is there? Any parting comments or things you would like to add about TF for other TAW members? Sure, If you try this game, you will fail a LOT, and if you chose to persevere, you will encounter a lot of good and bad advice, my only advice to players starting this game would be to find your own strengths and weaknesses without looking too much at finer details like what other people do and "what looks good on paper," it's a diverse game! (also, myself and a lot of others exploit common behavior to our advantage! :D ) I'm sure a lot of people would love some fresh meat down here, guests are always welcome (hint). It's a great place to kick off your training wheels with no need for shame (public servers can be harsh, but that isn't reserved to TF2).
It is often said that "imitation is the sincerest form of flattery." The team behind Gang Garrison 2 has taken this to heart in many ways while creating their game. Gang Garrison 2, a Team Fortress 2 'demake', is an online, team and class based, 2-D, side-scrolling shooter made in the spirit of Valve's cartoonish FPS. The game started as a contest where contestants were to take contemporary games and 'demake' them; creating games which would be more in the vein of games found 15 years ago. In this theme, the visuals of Team Fortress are lovingly deconstructed down to simplistic 8-bit inspired graphics. Each of the nine similar-but-legally-distinct classes are instantly recognizable and even play similarly as in the game's big brother. The game, supposedly made by "Faucet Software", even loads from the "Smoke" program, mimicking Valve's name and Steam program.While the game is similar in several ways, there are a number of very distinct differences which are quiet refreshing. Primarily, the game is almost painfully simple; Only five buttons are used for basic game play, and some classes don't even use all five buttons. Basic movement and jumping are controlled using W, A, and D with shooting and special abilities activated with left and right mouse clicks. This simplicity is also reflected in the inventory system: there is none. No hats, no unlockable weapons, nothing but the basic equipment. While that does not sound terribly exciting, it is extremely refreshing to simply find a server using the server browser and just play without having to think about one's load-out.In the end, I find Gang Garrison 2 a welcome, and simplistic reprieve from an age where games are often judged by graphics quality or the number of features they contain. Instead, the developers of this game forced themselves into a box and then proceeded to think outside of it. All of this, on top of a fairly active community and developers who still update the game, patch bugs, and add features fairly often, makes this a delightful game that would be foolish not to try at least once.
Gang Garrison 2 can be found here for your gaming pleasure: http://www.ganggarrison.com/
Our focus this edition is an outstanding member that has been involved with many division of TAW...Slautter. A CO in the TF2 division, Slautter was hand picked from the ranks of TAW's Arma division to take the reins in-game for the crew in Team Fortress. CherryLaneKilla of the newsletter crew had a few words with Slautter and here's what the newly stationed CO had to say.
Let’s start by telling everyone a little about you.....
That is a hard one. Probably, that my life dream when I was young was to be a fighter pilot.
Yes, I love to work on cars and motorcycles, and most of all drive and ride them. (Fast)
What brought you to TAW and more importantly, what brought you back to TAW after leaving us for a brief time?
Originally, I joined to learn the game of Arma2. I was only gone for 1 day. I came back. Because some of my comrades in the Arma 1st Bn. sent me emails wanting me to stay. I have befriended a few guys that I really respect and love to play with, so I came back and asked to be put in the Reserve Division
So I could devote more time to mission editing and practicing for badges. I was SO for nine months and had little time to devote to myself.
Up until recently, you were in the ARMA reserves. Now TF2 has moved you in as a CO, what brought about this change and how was the opportunity presented to you?
As Staff Officer for Arma 1st Bn, my old XO (LKinchelo) and I had been discussing me taking the XO position to help out in the TF division. When I stepped down from the SO position in Arma I decided to take him up on the offer. It turned out that his 4th BN CO stepped down, so I took that position.
A campaign victory tab, Operation Glass House, and three TAW medals are credited to your call sign in just ten months. Tell us about which of these many accomplishments you are most proud of.
I am very proud of the Medal of Resilience. I was recommended for this by my closest friend and comrade in TAW Louderthanu. He recommended me for the hard work I did as his FL in Foxtrot, and Bravo squad, and for helping 2nd Battalion in their time of need for a SO to do their onboarding after a mass exodus happened. As DI and as SO I made myself available to help anyone...any time.
Are you continuing to play ARMA as well or is TF2 now your sole concern in terms of gaming?
My true gaming interest is still Arma, but I enjoy TF. I came down to TF for a new challenge and to become a better leader. Much easier with a smaller group, to try and learn the skills necessary to command a battalion
As a CO, what do you feel is your role in rebuilding and strengthening the division?
I feel my role as CO is to create and maintain a well-organized and fun environment for our members to have every day. Beings that I am new to the game of TF, I am currently
watching, learning and making subtle recommendations for minor changes. I feel that my highest priority is working on recruiting new members to the TAW TF2 Division. I feel that change must be slow and steady, as to not upset the balance in a radical way.
What strengths do you feel you bring to the table as a CO that will assist in driving the division to future victories and accomplishments both in TAW and in TF2?
I bring a wealth of knowledge on on-boarding and have a lot of experience in managing people in RL. I am patient, and steady. I like to think I know when to be firm and when not to be. I have a cooperative attitude and am willing to listen to my subordinates.
What upcoming improvements in the division are you looking forward to that will help it appeal to other members of TAW and to public players in general?
Currently, I am working on a recruiting plan/procedure for our members to follow, so that we aren’t pushy, but yet, get the right message out to the public. I am basically taking one area at a time and seeing what advice I can give that might help our battalion in training, onboarding, and member retention.
TF2 is a really fun game. We have a relaxed atmosphere, and the stuff you find and trade for is a lot of fun.
** Graphic Credits to DeadXOn
Vanguard is happy to announce we will be opening an Horizon team for Diablo III shortly. As a Horizon Team we will be able to recruit new members and evaluate Diablo III as a possible TAW game. We are currently looking for someone with leadership experience to serve as the Team Leader, if you or someone you know is interested please contact Hook or Kingcheese for more information.
We hope to focus on the games 4 man cooperative play as the base for team organization and structure. This will be new territory for TAW but as always we will put our best foot forward and lead the way in the Diablo III community. If any gaming community can pull this off, TAW is the one.
Diablo III Game Guide
Diablo III Collector's Edition
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Release Date: May 15, 2012
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Well my name is Kyle or azreal in game. I am a platoon leader and the guild leader for the empire side of the swtor division.
People may find it surprising that I'm an avid knitter. Haha, seriously though I am a huge vinyl record addict and comic book geek.
The only hobby I currently have aside from online gaming with TAW and my previously stated addictions is building computers.
Star Wars The Old Republic isn't a game where gaming clans are seen as an integral part of the community. What made you decide to join up with TAW in a game where the majority of players are without a clan?
I used to run a guild for my friends and some of them joined a raid with taw members, after doing so they spoke to me about joining TAW and just have the entire guild absorbed. When we did eventually move everybody into TAW it turned out to be an amazing move.
You have been with TAW for awhile now. What are some of the differences you have seen that separate the different units in SWTOR?
The only thing that separates the 2 units of swtor is the faction choice between republic or empire, that being said both factions get along well and often join the same channels to help each other. I've been a huge star wars nerd since I can remember and I've played almost every single SW game ever made including SWG for a while.
Are there any other games that you occupy your time with outside of SWTOR?
Well I have a lot of games that I have on the go, roughly 200gb worth. However my most played and anticipated games are diablo 3, guild wars 2, and firefall.
What has been the number one thing about the [SW] division that has kept you coming back to play with TAW?
The people in TAW are the reason I keep playing, I've met some incredibly nice players and had the pleasure of playing swtor with them on multiple occasions. Communication and activity.
Every member believes his or her division is top dog in TAW, what do you feel sets [SW] apart from the rest of the communities' divisions?
The officers of the swtor division are dedicated to making everybody feel welcome and informed at our meetings.
Any parting comments or things you would like to add about [SW] for other TAW members?
We have people online and in TS at all times, I encourage anybody thinking about playing swtor to come in team speak with us and we would be glad to help you get started! We're a newer division but yet we have accomplished a lot, so I see great things in the future for our division. We have completed all raid content including the new operation (denova) and have done it with great success since day one. We are very dedicated to getting all raid content done as well as having a fun time doing so.
1. What might someone be surprised to know about you?
After the Marines, I started my own Bail Bond and vehicle recovery business, still licensed I WA State today. I have obtained over 768Fugitive arrests. I am currently a Licensed and authorized Washington State Field operations trainer for Bail Bond recovery agents, as well as some minor field operations tactics for city police departments.
2. Do you have any special hobbies or activities outside of online gaming/TAW?
Friends, family are my life; however I do have time for some Karaoke, and production of Industrial tech/electronica music on the side.
3. Star Wars isn't necessarily a game where gaming clans are seen as an integral part of the community. What made you decide to join up with TAW in a game where the majority of players are without a clan?
Community and friendship. Players join MMO’s for various reasons, and the most common is to play with others. The major aspect of an MMO is that fact it’s a Massive Multiplayer Online game. And Massive is just that… “MASSIVE”. Finding players isn’t hard, and you get to have a chance to play with them through a PUG (Pick up Group). This is an excellent way to see how they play, react with others, and overall gain knowledge of who they are. This is integral to building any Unit in TAW, and is important to help determine if they would be a great fit with us.
4. You have been with TAW for a while and were a part of the spin up. What are some of the differences you have seen that separate the different units in SW?
Well this is an interesting question. To my knowledge; we are the first MMO Division in TAW that have taken steps to play as two opposing factions in one game uniting them in TAW under one command (Empire of TAW & Republic of TAW). Like RTS and FPS games that we have in our other divisions, competition is there and the competitive spirit is raised through our members. However, in the end debriefs are held and constructive advice and criticism is given to those who seek it.
With the SW Division we have a wider spectrum of diversity. Empire & Republic two separate in game factions. It’s quite impressive when we meet in game showing our numbers. This also allows for members to play both sides with a common ground and interest.
Our player base also separates us. Everybody brings something to the table, from whimsical humor to a serious gameplay attitude. Not saying the other divisions don’t have this, but in an MMO, your personality carries over to the in game characters at times.
5. Where you a Star Wars player from the old days or did you start with SWTOR?
Yes, I played SWG (Star Wars Galaxies) for a couple of years actually, amidst other MMOs.
6. Are there any other games that you occupy your time with outside of SWTOR?
I play League of Legends though I am not too good at it, also World of Tanks now and then just to blow things up. Mostly if I am not on SWTORI am either doing other things or engrossed in Dragon Age.
7. What has been the number one thing about the SW division that has kept you coming back to play with TAW?
Though we have hit a few rough spots since the spin up, we have solid members that will pretty much bend over backwards to help others. Not only this, but I enjoy seeing and helping others grow within the game and reaching their own goals and accomplishments. This helps members leave after a session knowing that they did their part within our community.
Potential also drives me every time I log back in to TeamSpeak. Our division has the potential to become one of the best divisions in TAW. Our name is expanding and each member is doing their part well. As I every game, clicks form, but we have started to avoid that by involving all members into a cohesive bond together.
8. Every member believes his or her division is top dog in TAW, what do you feel sets SW apart from the rest of the clan’s divisions?
Momentum and balance. Our current leaders and members are what set us aside from the other divisions. Each one brings a different attitude and skill set to us. Sure, sometimes our heads collide, but there’s always a resolution on subject matters pertaining to TAW and we respect each other. I have high respect for which we have chosen for the leadership roles, and membership. Still being a new division, I know it is our members that will keep setting us apart.
As an MMO, the game is about players that play at random times, and have random goals each time they play. It is operational 24/7, and can change at a moments notice. Unlike the FPS and RTS, it’s not about logging in for an hour or two just to shoot and kill other players; it is about forming alliances, Building your character from the ground up, and evolving with the story line, and friendships.
This creates a dedication from its players and our members that when we log in to team speak we know something big could happen at any time, and it should be looked forward to. Our members have been playing the game and actually feeling worth as a member, as being part of TAW. This is due to the fact that each time you log in and team up with other TAW members, a new adventure can happen. Whether it’s in PVP or running through to the end of a quest, boss kills, or end game content. Each TAW member can choose whether or not they want to PVP or PVE for that game session and not be forced into situations they don’t want to be in.
The MMO world is forever changing with so many different variables that it’s not always the same. One moment you could be killing the biggest threat in PVE, Ranking in the PVP, or defending lower levels from enemy players. This drives our members to rally together and set forth accomplishments and recognition, along with a team spirit and not individualism.
9. Any parting comments or things you would like to add about SW for other TAW members?
This game has everything from a dynamic quest lines unique to each individual class, epic pvp and pve moments, and a great potential for new players. The voice overs are amazing, every NPC you speak to will have a voice over bringing them to life. Starting new in SWTOR is so unique, that as a player, you will be immersed in the SW universe. Eventually your actions and responses to quest lines will affect the endgame storylines as well as draw emotions and cause you to stand up in awe, or fight harder with anger at the drawing power of the storylines immense emotional take.
If you like to gather and craft, this game has it all. It allows players to have companions, as well as have them gather/craft for you if you are online or not. Companions are also an integral part for campaigning during solo missions and with others doing Heroic areas and flashpoints. They also have a story line of their own you may choose to follow and assist them with their own quests.
Come down and visit us at any time, and even join us for the free weekend trials that SW has. We would be more than happy to help you along the way.
10. What does the future hold for your division?
Well as the NA Bn CO, a lot of plans are in the horizon to produce more member involvement and a little more competitive spirit. Our Division will continue to grow, and gain momentum. With this, Both the Empire and Republic platoons will be recognized, and rewarded on their own perspective.
Our clan sponsored special events are starting to happen server wide. As we gather, people will take notice. (A large group of players with the same guild tags are hard to miss as they run past.)
11. Has it been difficult obtaining the number of raid content that your division has done in such a short period of time?
The raid content was accomplished by our dedicated members and perseverance. A few of our members were around since beta, and have learned the secrets of raiding, thus enabling leadership within TAW as raid leaders.
New recruits are shuffling in filling up the ranks. Dedicated players also contribute greatly, as they provide the willingness to learn and press forward with such passion and aggression, that hard modes and nightmare modes are taking hold.