Future of the Stonewall Gaming Network

I have been thinking about the future of Stonewall Gaming Network for some time now and I’d like to discuss it with all of you. I’ll be blunt -- in a lot of ways, our foray into a multi-guild network hasn’t worked out well. Knights of Stonewall (KOS) isn’t active, and while Stonewall Vanguard (SWVG) is active in Guild Wars 2, the players aren’t involved in our overall community. If we’re to launch a new guild, sooner or later, we would need to prepare and be ready. As well, we need to have a path in mind for the future of our community.

It’d be easy to blame Star Wars: The Old Republic for the lack of activity in KOS or say that our player base in SWVG is just different, but I feel both of those are just scapegoats. I’d like to reexamine how we decide to start new guilds, get them running and maintain them over the long term. Also, I’m interested to get some input on how we, as a multi-guild network, should function. As well, I’ll clear up some misconceptions about how things currently run.

Right now, our entire community is largely focused on Star Trek Online. For players coming here for other games, it’s very difficult for them to get involved into a community that’s based on an IP or lore that they know little to nothing about. Despite my best efforts to move the community in a less Star Trek centric way, there’s been little success. It’s been like plugging a dam with my finger. If we’re going to continue with the multi-guild network, I need a dedicated group that’s willing to help out, regardless of the game or guild, to move the entire community in right direction. Some of the work needed isn’t fun or glamorous, but it needs to be done.

For those interested in this topic, I’d like to invite you to join me on TeamSpeak this weekend. I’m looking to chat with those of you who are willing to speak up and share your thoughts, so please skip this if you just plan to listen Please think about what I’ve brought up in this message so far and bring your own honest thoughts and even some questions. I would love to hear from those of you with opinions, perspectives and ideas on how to solve the problems of running this community. If you have any additional questions or concerns, feel free to reply here, but let’s save the discussion for the meeting.

This is in important topic to talk about and I wish I could make it :(

I hope lots of people come and provide lots of useful input.

I think I'll be there. Not sure if I have anything useful to add, but I do want to hear what is going to be said. Also, I will try to think of some stuff that might help.

Btw, for those that want to join next weekend but don't have Teamspeak, here is a how-to guide: http://fleet.stonewallgaming.net/welcome-center/guides-and-tutorials/how-to-setup-teamspeak

I am going to attempt to attend this summit meeting, as this is very early in the morning on sunday for me due to time difference. I am quite interested in what else is going to be said as well as.

I will be present. I have written up a one sheet of thoughts. if you'd like me to share it with you, Nick, prior to the Summit I will send you the link.

This is something I've always felt strongly about, so I'm super excited that it's being discussed! :woohoo:

I'll be there as well.

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I think I'll be there. Not sure if I have anything useful to add, but I do want to hear what is going to be said. Also, I will try to think of some stuff that might help.

Actually, if you don't plan on speaking up, don't attend. I'm not looking for an audience. :P If I see people not talking, don't be surprised if I start calling people up by name.

I have been authorized by Ambassador S'taass to inform you that delegates from the Empire will attend. Prepare seats for us..

Oh I suppose I can descend from my Godly perch to mingle with the mortals.

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Oh I suppose I can descend from my Godly perch to mingle with the mortals.

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Quote by Lars1091

I think I'll be there. Not sure if I have anything useful to add, but I do want to hear what is going to be said. Also, I will try to think of some stuff that might help.

Actually, if you don't plan on speaking up, don't attend. I'm not looking for an audience. :P If I see people not talking, don't be surprised if I start calling people up by name.

lol. It probably is just that I won't be able to think of something beforehand but will come up with stuff during the conversation. It usually goes like that with me :P

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Oh I suppose I can descend from my Godly perch to mingle with the mortals.

I think you meant

I am stealing this gif

I had hoped to make it to this, but due to the time difference and work commitments as such, i wont be able to attend this.

Is it possible to convey messages to someone to speak on our behalf as something what i would have wanted to say at this summit?

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I had hoped to make it to this, but due to the time difference and work commitments as such, i wont be able to attend this.

Is it possible to convey messages to someone to speak on our behalf as something what i would have wanted to say at this summit?

I can read what you write. Feel free to email me.

Cheers,

Brandon =/\=

Thanks Brandon i will forward you what i want to say.

Dax

For those interested, we just released the SGN Chat that we'll be using in Knights of Stonewall. Check out the announcement here.

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For those interested, we just released the SGN Chat that we'll be using in Knights of Stonewall. Check out the announcement here.

This is awesome, Nick. Thanks for all your work on it.

Q: Does this work as an overlay in STO too, or any game really, so we can chat with all online community members, not just those playing 1 game?

Cheers,

Brandon =/\=

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Q: Does this work as an overlay in STO too, or any game really, so we can chat with all online community members, not just those playing 1 game?

Yup, it should run on top of an app just fine. I had it open while watching Netflix yesterday.