Greetings once again from Vanguard! We are pleased to announce that we have 2 different Interest Meetings as well as a Spin-Up Meeting planned this weekend and would like to invite all of you to attend. You may have already noticed them in your events calender.
-Interest Meetings-
Neverwinter Online
This Interest Meeting will be taking place on June 1st at 12pm PST / 3pm EST and will start off our weekend. If you are curious about the game please join us and you can also read more about the game from this blog post.
Mordhau
Mordhau's Interest Meeting will be taking place right after Neverwinter Online's at 12:30pm PST / 3:30pm EST and will conclude our Interest Meetings for this weekend. If you are curious about the game please join us and you can also read more about the game from this blog post.
-Spin-Up Meetings-
Hell Let Loose
Hell Let Loose will be conducting it's Spin-Up Meeting on June 2nd at 12pm PST / 3pm EST please join us to support the launch of this game into Vanguard. If you are curious about the game please join us and you can also read more about the game from this blog post.
Regards,
JohnLockwood
VG PIA
In december 2018, the Recruiting Division became alive in TAW. [RD] started out with a few members who were either on leave or discharged, and they got the opportunity to come back to TAW to do the one thing they love the most, recruiting!
Honorable mentions for the members who started in [RD]:
Alas NA Battalion
DehLucks NA Battalion
Agnisekhar EU Battalion
Caaran NA Battalion
Redsword EU Battalion
Newest members in [RD]:
Riddersword EU Battalion
Rayeth EU Battalion
DestroyerPa NA Battalion
Denokiller NA Battalion
Promotions in [RD]:
DC - Caaran - NA
DO - Redsword - EU
XO - Riddersword - EU
Now today this Division have 6 members who have the same mindset and vision about the future of TAW, and we are looking for more members who want to help out this community overall.
The goal of [RD] is to help Divisions with recruiting, not to be the permanent recruiting team for any Division, but to analyze what could be done to improve results. The main responsibility of recruitment would still fall upon each Division and members within TAW. This team would help on and as needed basis, and for a limited amount of time for any Division.
Help Improve Forum Posts & Facilitate Recruitment Drives
Upon request of Division/Corps, assess state/status of units current recruiting.
Compile a list of forum posts, monitor activity; make recommendations for bumping them and keeping them up to date within Forum rules.
Obtain access to Divisions recruitment forum posts or create new ones for Divisions as needed.
Arrange/Organize recruitment drives within Divisions
Develop & implement TAW wide recruitment drives
Develop Recruitment Resources & Tools
Improving the TAW brand (Forums, Developer communication, Community outreach, Facebook groups, Discord groups etc).
Improving use of current TAW resources (Facebook, Twitch, YouTube etc).
Identify new or alternate recruiting technologies and partner with MMD and PIA’s to test or implement; Discord, Guilded, LFG etc.
Create a Recruitment Training manual for use by all Divisions.
Improve External Outreach
Creating and maintaining a good outreach with developers, and official games social media sites. Set up interviews or show Divisions how to make that type of connection with Developers and Official media sites.
Vanguard is currently gauging interest in the Free to Play Action RPG Dauntless, developed by Phoenix Labs and published by Epic Games. Epic Games are the creators and masterminds of titles like Fortnite and the Gears of War series which was my go-to back in my console days. The top selling points for this game are that it is free to play, it looks good, and it's cross platform meaning you can play it with all of your buddies, regardless of the platform you are playing it on.
If I had to give the game a very rough description I would describe it as Monster Hunter meets Fortnite graphics. I personally have never gotten into Monster Hunter, it carries a heavy price tag and seems very.... grindy to me. However I have to say the thought of playing this, for free, to get the same elements as Monster Hunter, is oddly alluring.
The name of the game is to hunt monsters for epic loot. Depending upon how you kill monsters you get components to craft gear with, the better the gear, the more epic monsters you can hunt. This of course continues and the sky is the limit. From videos I've watched the game looks really good, aesthetically. Character movement and that of the monsters is quick and snappy and it is just visually pleasing.
I will probably be picking this one up myself to play in my downtime (Ha downtime, what's that?) and if you are interested in seeing this game come to TAW and want to help with that process please fill out an interest for by following this link here.
John Lockwood
Greetings TAW from all of us here in Vanguard we are pleased to announce that Hell Let Loose is scheduled to have their Spin-Up Meeting on Sunday June 2nd at 20:00 GMT / 16:00 EST. If you are new to these parts and unfamiliar with what a Spin-Up Meeting is, this is where the folks leading the team tell you about their game and the direction they plan to take it in. A brief synopsis from Steam tells us this: Hell Let Loose is a realistic World War Two first person shooter with open battles of 100 players with infantry, tanks, artillery, a dynamically shifting front line and a unique resource based strategic meta-game. This is World War Two at a scale you’ve never played before.
Alright so the overview from Steam has caught my attention, As a lot of you might not know, I myself, come from Call of Duty, so any game based on WWII has my interest, however it seems like the developers of Hell Let Loose, Black Matter Studios is taking it to a much higher level, a much larger level. From my understanding the maps are impressively large, larger than what Battlefield boasts about. It is rumored that the map of Sainte-Marie-du-Mont is pretty much a 1:1 scale of it's actual location in Normandy, France. That is immense. Another bonus is that Hell Let Loose is made on the Unreal Engine meaning this game is going to look absolutely terrific. One thing to take note of from the video above is just listen to how good the game sounds. I've mentioned how great it looks, but the sound is also on a different level, subtle but makes a great impact.
In my research for this blog post I came across a lot of information regarding the game. It seems that while yes fighting the war is the bulk of the game, there is also a underlying fight for resources that is also taking place, which let's be honest makes a lot of sense. Attrition and the supply and demand of critical resources is a huge contributor in who is winning the upcoming skirmish. So rather than randomly fighting over flags in strategically spaced out areas like Battlefield and a countdown clock to determine who held the point the longest, you are fighting over crucial areas that you can turn around and turn into Garrisons and Outposts to turn the tides of battle and get those crucial resources: Munitions; Man Power; and Fuel.
There is plenty going on in this game that separates it from titles like Call of Duty or Battlefield. The game focuses on the nitty gritty of the massive conflict that was World War II and do to the different focuses, it makes it it's own game. There is something in it for everyone and if interested please fill out an interest form here or reach out to the Spin-Up Leader KrStopher. We look forward to seeing you at the Spin-Up Meeting.
Vanguard is currently gauging interest in the MMORPG Neverwinter Online, based on the Dungeons & Dragons franchise with a living world and immersive fantasy storylines.
Explore and defend one of the most beloved cities from Dungeons & Dragons as it rises from the ashes of destruction. This immersive free-to-play MMO will take you from the besieged walls of the city to subterranean passageways in search of forgotten secrets and lost treasure.
The game has been running strong since it's initial release in 2013 however they just revamped this beauty with the Undermountain Expansion which you can read up on here:
"Descend into the dungeon of the mad mage in Neverwinter’s largest expansion ever! Enter a battle of wits and force in Halaster Blackcloak’s sprawling dungeon; enjoy level cap increase, class overhauls and more this spring.
In the biggest expansion to date for the free-to-play MMORPG set in the Forgotten Realms, adventurers will be summoned to the immense dungeon beneath Waterdeep following mysterious visions. Updates will include a level cap increase to 80, five new Adventure Zones in the many caverns below Waterdeep, a new social hub in the Yawning Portal Tavern, a new Endgame Dungeon, an overhaul of Class Powers as well as Feats, revamped Boons system, richer loot drop experience and much more!"
Or if you'd rather watch the updates:
Included with this update
Check out this awesome launch trailer for the new expansion!
Coming from someone that has played countless hours of D&D with friends I can say that this game is definitely taking the "Old School" tabletop to a whole new level. If you wanted some more information I will enclose a link to the Neverwinter Online Wiki which can be found HERE.
If you or someone you know who might be interested in seeing this game enter TAW or if you would like to help get the team started please fill out the following Interest Form which can be found by clicking HERE. Also stay tuned for further information coming down the pipeline for an Interest Meeting that will be held in the near future!
Vanguard is proud to announce that the Foxhole [FH] team has progressed to Tier 2 status!
With this, they are now open for internal transfers. If you would like to transfer to the Foxhole Unit or attend events with the team, feel free to join them in their channels in Vanguard or talk to the SUL, Tirean for more information.
Mandatory Times are as Follows:
EU = Saturday 20:00 BST
NA = Saturday 22:00 EST
MORDHAU is a medieval first & third person multiplayer slasher. Enter a hectic battlefield of up to 64 players as a mercenary in a fictional, but realistic world, where you will get to experience the brutal and satisfying melee combat that will have you always coming back for more.
Find out more on their website:https://mordhau.com/
Check out the game on their steam page:https://store.steampowered.com/app/629760/MORDHAU/
Interested in seeing this game in TAW? Take the time to fill out the Vanguard interest form:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeavUd3yeHfBN0CyE5pJ9nkBzU2BL08gaU_P-QHDjZG13zjjA/viewform
Albion Online
Vanguard is having an interest meeting for Albion Online this Sunday at 3 pm est/ 8pm gmt. Everyone is invited to come. The purpose of an interest meeting is determine if a game is viable for TAW, and if we have enough member interest in that game.This game has recently went free to play. If you like to see this game in TAW or any other game please fill out the future game form.
A link to this event can be found here. https://taw.net/event/129076.aspx
ABOUT THIS GAMEAlbion Online is a sandbox MMORPG set in an open medieval fantasy world. The game features a player-driven economy where nearly every item is player-crafted. Combine armor pieces and weapons suited to your playstyle in a unique, classless "you are what you wear" system. Explore the world, take on other adventurers in thrilling battles, conquer territories, and build a home. Craft. Trade. Conquer. Dive in now and become part of a living fantasy world where everybody matters.Key Features
From basic tools and clothes to mighty armors and powerful weapons – nearly every item in the game is crafted by players, in player-constructed buildings, from resources gathered by players. Buy, sell, and trade with other players at local marketplaces all across the world of Albion. Craft rare and powerful items, then sell them to the highest bidder and grow your fortune.
With Albion Online's classless combat system, switching playstyles is as easy as switching gear. Test out new equipment anytime and swap out weapons, armor, and mounts to suit any situation. Hone your character’s skills by crafting new items, or by simply using your favorite equipment.From solo to small-group to large-scale battles, you'll need strategy, tactics and skill to prevail. Test your skills against other adventurers in high-risk, high-reward full-loot fights, and use every tactic at your disposal to emerge victorious.Join a guild and carve out your own piece of Albion in tactical guild-versus-guild battles. Take over territories for access to incredible resources. Build guild halls and crafting stations, and conquer entire cities to levy taxes and grow your wealth. Track your guild's progress on a constantly-updated leaderboard, and take on leadership roles to bring your guild to new heights of glory.Claim a city plot or private island and make it your own. Plant crops to sell or craft into food, raise your own livestock and mounts, and place crafting stations for other players to use for a fee. Stock your house with custom furniture and trophies, build chests to store your growing collection of loot, and hire laborers to keep everything at your homestead running smoothly.From small scouting bands to massive bosses, from dungeons to full-blown faction bases, the inhabitants of Albion’s open world await your challenge. Explore five beautiful biomes, each with its own challenges. Take on six different factions, each with unique enemies that require their own strategy. Partake in solo or group expeditions – or seek out the ultimate thrill by facing demons and other players alike in Hellgates.Albion Online is a true cross-platform MMO experience. Whether you prefer Windows, Mac, Linux, or even Android or iOS (mobile currently in beta), one account lets you play on all platforms, with all players on a single shared server. Forge alliances with other players worldwide and take part in massive battles to determine the fate of Albion.
The month of April will be of exciting feats for the Star Citizen Division! SCZ kicks of the month with a release of the highly anticipated 3.5 update that promises to change life in the universe. Currently released to the Public Test Universe (PTU) those who have been given privilege to experience this gesture has reported back COMPLETE AND TOTAL CHANGE to the system as we know it. From the newly detailed way a citizen creates his/her playable character; To the newly polished flight controls will give any die hard MMO participant goosebumps. Its safe to say that we all have our hearts set on the new 3.5 update and look forward to unlocking all treasures foretold!
We Also in Star Citizen welcome the month of April by honoring our First selected Commanding Officer FIRST LIEUTENANT EDIBLECRAB and his first appointed Executive Officer SECOND LIEUTENANT EWOKLOO. Both show remarkable statue in leading and building of the Star Citizen Division. With these two at the helm you can expect great things to come out of Star Citizen Division for the month of April 2019.
Mandatory Times:
NA: Sat 1900-2000 EST
EU: Sun 1430-1530 EST
Here are some great things coming from Apex legends!
Promotions:
Voppa stepped up to the XO position.
JuicySarah stepped up to the FS position.
Slurm stepped up to the TS position.
Syrenity stepped up to the SO position.
Flowenol stepped up to the DI position.
Jackel stepped up to the DI position.
Himscar stepped up to the SUL position.
Events:
EU: Thursday 3 pm - 4 pm EST & Sunday 2pm - 3pm EST
NA: Saturday 9pm - 11 pm EST
officially launched in late December 2018, the division has 18 pilots from both the EU and NA timezones in its division. In addition, many TAW members from other divisions are helping and contributing to the corporation growth in game.
-thanks to Veridical (current Arma Division member and the corporation IT director), the corporation has a new EVE related website which can be seen at https://taw-eve.com/
-the corporation is now a member of the rental alliance White Wolves Enterprise which is a member of the Warped Intentions alliance. This has given the corporation blue (friendly) status with the Legacy Coalition and gives 24/7, 365 days of content vs some major opponents (Goons, Pandemic, Fraternity, just to name a few)
-although lots has been accomplished in the past 2 month, what was accomplished is only scratching the surface on the corporation capabilities. Currently the corporation is working on many goals including growing its active membership, production unit, transport unit and PVP abilities (including healer type units and finding dedicated Fleet Commanders for PVP content)
If you are a current TAW member, playing EVE and you are interested in joining the corporation in game, please talk to LTC Avguste (EVE SUL). The EVE Division has still a few staff positions opened (DI, HDI), so if you are interested in transferring as an EVE Division Staff, please also talk to LTC Avguste ( http://taw.net/member/avguste.aspx )
Mandatory events:
NA: Friday 2200-2300 EST
EU: Friday 1700-1800 EST
Joint: Sundays 1530-1630 EST
This month was a big month for the ESO Division. The division became more solid with the staff roles being filled in as follows:
Airiswolf assigned as SUL
Ordashu assigned as CO
Camaiele assigned as XO
Amathist assigned as SO
PsychicChimp assigned as HDI
Amdirdor assigned as FS
Divinedread assigned as TS
This is an allstar team as they are communicating very well with each other and with Vanguard staff. The team has recently put in place it’s 2 Mandatory events, which last 2 hours each Saturdays at 2-4pm EST and 9-11pm EST. The team is now working on getting it’s recruitment posts in place and working towards actively recruiting and growing. If you own ESO, feel free to drop into the ESO Division Channels up in Vanguard and join them for some PvP or Dungeon runs.
If you would like more info on this game feel free to contact Airiswolf [ESO SUL].
Some great things are happening in the Ring of Elysium Division!
With the big move happening and too many new recruits and PFCs to mention, there has been some restructuring and promotions to tell you about. In the NA Battalion, Nnickos has taken on the Commanding Officer role with Dropperz moving up to be his Executive Officer. The team is completed with role changes for zdubs and MrDanO taking up the SO and HDI roles. On the EU side, LiMuBai took over the SO role and Enzer has moved up to FS with a promotion for all his hard work in organizing events.
All this new content and stability patches have lead to some fun new events. We recently had the ‘Terror From the Deep’ event, where all members spawn in the open sea for some close quarters, underwater combat with the DPV underwater vehicles. This is mayhem but great fun. These are in addition to our regular events like King of the Hill, Protect the VIP and Squad/Duo games.
Mandatory times:
NA Mando: Sunday 2000-2200 EST
NA Opt: Wed/Sat 2000-2100 EST
EU Mando: Sunday 1400-1600 EST
EU Opt: Wed/Sat 1400-1500 EST
NA Mando: Sunday/Tuesday 2100-2200 EST
NA Opt: Thursday 2100 EST
EU Mando: Sunday/Tuesday 1900-2000 GMT
EU Opt: 1900-2000 GMT
Mandatory Time:
Joint Mando: Saturday 1400-1600 EST/ 1900-2100GMT
Mandatory time:
Joint Mando: Sunday 1500-1700 EST/ 2000-2200 GMT
NA Mando: Sunday 2000-2100
EU Mando: Sunday 1300-1430
Mando Times:
Joint Mando: Sunday 1530-1630 EST
EU Mando: Sunday 1400-1500 EST
NA Mando: Sunday 20:15-21:15
Thank each and every one of you for your support to the Vanguard team!
V/R
MooreTTV