Games Site Mass Update 2016

Hail to all members of the Valar Guild!

It is I, Eonwë, and it is time once again for the Games Site Mass-Update! This is the part of the year where I, Games Site webmaster that I am, wipe the gaming slate clean, clearing out all games listed for members from the last year, and invite you all to send in your most current gaming information. Why? So that all members can see what other members play, and maybe, just maybe, you all can find polite, courteous individuals playing the same games you do :} After all, one of the perks of joining an online community that plays games is the chance of getting with other members in that community in the games you enjoy :}

So what do I ask you for?

1.) What online games are you playing that you'd like to be able to find other guild members in?

2.) What name(s) can you be found under in those games, and where/what server?

3.) Replying to this e-mail is the preferred method of response, but I will also accept updates on AIM if you catch me, or on the Forum via PM.

We do have guild branches in several games, where you are welcome to bring in a character/account to better find members playing those specific games. Guild branches can be found in:

When Legacy of the Void came out last November, it brought more than just the final set of missions for StarCraft 2, it also brought some new game modes, like the Co-op missions, giving you control of a commander like Raynor, Kerrigan, or Artanis, and a set of units and upgrades associated with them to complete special maps. Blizzard continues to add commanders, and they're multiplayer required, so if you play StarCraft 2, are interested in Co-op missions, and want to find others who play, joining our group there might help.

Speaking of contact, you do keep your contact information up-to-date, right? Presumably you do, or you wouldn't be receiving this e-mail, you'd be reading this letter on the Valar Guild News :} To keep your contact info up-to-date, contact Varda. Check your contact information on the Membership Page: http://valarguild.org/varda/guild/members.htm. Find out there how to reach the people listed above as well.

- If you are the type that likes to write, you can write game reviews for the Games Site (sent to me), write poetry and stories for the appropriate sections of the Tolkien Site (sent to Varda), or research and write articles and papers for the Encyclopedia (also sent to Varda). If you're the artistic type, you can send contributions for the Art section of the Tolkien Site (also sent to Varda. As you can see by now, all things for the Tolkien Site go to her :}).

- Maybe there's a website you think does a pretty good job of something and you think we might be interested? Let Varda know for inclusion in the general Links page. Play a game you think might interest other members? Let me know for inclusion in the Gaming Links page. If you want to keep us updated on important information for that game you play(patches, expansions, new features, that kind of thing), you can let us know at our weekly meetings, or e-mail me for inclusion on the Games Site.

- Like to discuss Tolkien? Want to meet up with members in a more real-time fashion than e-mail or forum posts? Join us at the weekly meeting, every Sunday at 500p US East Coast time, where we conduct a business meeting then discuss Tolkien topics provided by members. Meeting minutes are posted by Varda for those who miss the meeting but would still like to know what was discussed.

- Can't make it to the meeting but still like to discuss stuff? Maybe you'd like to make plans for getting together with guild members in games? We have a Forum at http://valarguild.proboards.com/ where you can sign up, using your Guild Name as your display name so we all can recognize you. Let me know when you do so I can tag you as a member.

- Maybe you're finding your games or gaming times don't mesh well with other members', but you know there are other people out there who would like our group and can meet our requirements? Sounds like you might be interested in Scouting. Talk to Varda (our general contact person) for information on how to proceed.

Don't forget that October 4th is our 19th Anniversary! That's the perfect opportunity to contribute in any of the ways above!

www.valarguild.org is the doorway to all things Valar Guild :}