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Kitty
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Posted On: 03/27/2014 at 05:18 AM
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I noticed that around 21% of our family is less than 25 years old, also noticed that a lot of new members are over 30 years old. In any other gaming group I have been around I didn't see too many gamers over 30, do we get more people in that demographic age because we have more older players? How do people find out about our family? Is it word of mouth effect?

I find this very interesting!

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Replied On: 03/27/2014 at 05:26 AM PDT
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I found GSCH via MMORPG.com. I had previously been engaging/being recruited by another guild in another faction for ESO. But, something was never quite 100% yes I should do this. When I saw the Pookha led PvP video I went search for GSCH. I read over the website. Watched more videos on YouTube. Sent Fog an email. Re-rolled in GW2 and the rest is history.

I am still a baby to the guild. But I am 34 IRL. I liked the "older" crowd presented. And from what I have experienced, some of the younger members are awesome "kids" and I don't use that term derogatorily. 

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Replied On: 03/27/2014 at 08:00 PM PDT
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In GW1 I was in a guild that had older players...found them through guildwarsguru.com, I think, and they had specified that they were an older guild, a mix from grandparents to teenagers. Then in GW2 a friend from the guild in GW1 joined Gaiscioch and recommended it...so that's how I got here at 31. :) Not sure how he found out about it. I do remember seeing the guild out and about when I was doing a map clear by myself before I joined, but I had no idea what they were doing or thoughts of joining at the time.

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Replied On: 03/27/2014 at 10:17 PM PDT

Kitty,

I stumbled upon the guild while researching ESO.  I watched a pvp video on youtube featuring the teamwork within the guild and knew instantly that was something I wanted to be a part of.  A quick search of 'Gaiscioch' on youtube, brought up the 'what is Gaiscioch' video, and the rest is history.

I'm 41 and belonged to the Old Timer's Guild for the majority of the games I played until I started feeling a bit too squeezed in by the politics and the way the leadership handled things.  Overall, a good bunch of people, but it only takes a few rotten apples.. 

That being said, I haven't really been exposed to this level of camaraderie since the Marines. It's quite nice. :)

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Replied On: 03/27/2014 at 11:07 PM PDT
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I found the family via an ESO email showing the family AvA taking of a keep.

When I did research, I found this guild holds values, respect, and maturity that I have always strive to do in other guilds/games.

I am 49 and been gaming for years.  After experiencing the highs and lows of guilds, it is refreshing to have a guild like this. :)

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Replied On: 03/28/2014 at 02:06 AM PDT
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I found Gaiscioch following a post in my previous Neverwinter guild from someone who knows Foghladha IRL.  I took a look at the website, realised that I had already seen them in action in a great AvA keep-storming video online, and signed up on the spot.  It is great (at 48) not to be one of the top two or three "silver surfers" in the guild - most refreshing :)

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Replied On: 03/28/2014 at 05:22 AM PDT
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Age demographics play a large part in my choice of guild - not so much out of necessity these days - but out of habit from when I first started in WoW. I'd been in some truly horrible random guilds there, and while age isn't always linked to maturity, my experience has been that it's still a good indicator for me of how well I'll fit into the guild (not least because age has the element of shared experience - and at 41  I don't have too much in common with a teenager).

Both Kiwi-Hawk and I survived in WoW by joining The Older Gamers (TOG), a meta-guild with a minimum age requirement of 25 years. Since then, it's been a habit to use the presence of older members as my "must have" criteria. I don't make minimum age a requirement though, and I don't  miss it here. Gaiscioch is such a warm, friendly guild that minimum age is unnecessary, and the age diversity makes for a richer experience. And as Dok says (above), it's also a nice change not to be the oldest!

I didn't find Gaiscioch by word of mouth though: I followed a link from a GW2 Guild Recruitment page to this website, saw that the guild had older members and a solid administrative structure with clear policies regarding acceptable behavior and mutual respect, and was immediately hooked. ;)

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Replied On: 03/28/2014 at 01:51 PM PDT

I think we get an "older" population since we are truly a "mature" gaming community.  It is one thing to advertise for new players by stating that "We are a mature gaming community" and a totally different side of the coint to actually be "mature" and not advertise but just have people seek you out.   Gaiscioch's policy has always been to accept anyone - from any where - from any age - as long as they are mature and not only accept the family policies but actually practice those policies as well.  As we all know "maturity" is reached at many different ages.

People come to us since they see our actions within the game and they want to be a part of us.  Those that drop in without really embracing our values soon leave - many on their own accord - since they won't abide by our family first policies.  

I joined the guild after a RP experience with Fog when Warhammer first launched and we stumbled upon each other in the wilds just outside the starter area.   He invited me to check out the website and consider applying after our brief adventure... I have never regretted, and often find myself amazed and considerably lucky, that I joined Gaiscioch.   They have provided me with a true sense of community and a gaming family - and this is why I stay - we stay.  And since we stay and have fun while learning a few life lessons along the way - our maturity level continues to grow and shine through.

We are Gaiscioch!   Never forget that regardless of what you do in your life and you can't go wrong since our guidelines don't just work for games - they do actually work for real life too. 

Safe journ!

 



» Edited on: 2014-03-28 13:52:52

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Replied On: 03/28/2014 at 05:35 PM PDT
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I'm no spring chicken... High School Class of 1973, played pong first and many games and platforms later played my first MMORPG at the dawn of Y2K. I've been in small guilds and big guilds, played raid nights that never ended, and saw my share of friends come and go. When Sony announced the "Sun-setting" of my currant game, Vanguard Saga of Heroes, I started to search for a new home. There are a lot of games out there and even more guilds! Then I found the PvP video of Pooka leading Gaiscioch to victory. I didn't care about the PvP win but, there was something there that I felt more than saw or heard and I had to know more. I searched and read and watched videos and somewhere between blades in not out, and fog saying that smiles where more important than what tag was over your head, I sent the email to request an invitation to the family. I'm a new member, here for only a few months and haven't even grouped and played with anyone yet but, after following these forums and hearing Fog and every veteran member never leaving the straight and narrow path set before us, I can only pray that I live up to Gaiscioch and have no doubt that if I do, then I have found the home I long for!

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Replied On: 04/03/2014 at 03:11 PM PDT
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I found GSCH during Rift! I was in another guild which was a larger guild but I didn't feel I 'clicked' with them. I did some searching and found a lady named Lillan who was in GSCH. I applied, got in and have been a happy camper since, even though my girl Lilllan has been MIA for a while :(

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Replied On: 04/03/2014 at 04:59 PM PDT

I'm Dok's older sister - he told me this was where I would be at home - I'm very new, but very happy with his advice.  Good luck and happy gaming to all.  :)

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Replied On: 04/03/2014 at 05:26 PM PDT
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Funny this post should come up today, asking how we found Gaiscioch, today is exactly 3 years to the day since I joined the guild, and I didn't realize that until just now.  

When I left Aion to play Rift and most of my friends had either stopped playing or stayed in Aion so I was on my own. I looked in the Rift forums and saw Fog's post about community events on Faeblight, so I made a new character on that server. As soon as I walked out of the tutorial area, feeling a bit lonely, I saw Fog announcing the community event over zone chat saying all were welcome even lowbies. I joined the guild that day.

 



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Replied On: 04/04/2014 at 01:47 AM PDT
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i joined the guild in GW2, looking for some place to call home after my recent guild had completely fallen apart. i was pretty bitter about being "ousted" for just having a baby and not being able to raid non-stop on the weekends anymore. naturally, i was looking for a group with a completely different mindset.

don't have much time for GW2 anymore, since i'm in FFXIV most of the time, but i love this family! i'm never leaving! :D

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Replied On: 04/04/2014 at 10:55 AM PDT

Same era as Tuz (above)...in my mid 50's.   I don't really choose guilds by age bracket.  But what drew me here was watching that video?  Gaiscioch Takes a Keep??. I had never heard of Gaisioch until that point.  While watching it, the first thing that came to my mind was ...these guys have been playng GW2.

The other thing that really got my attention was when the Commander..in the midst of a full scale assault asked his people to watch their language.  And folks did what he asked and they con't  having fun.  I though right then this might be a good place to play.

I'm not a pollyanna...I've been around the track a few times.  And I know all the words...use them sometimes too.  But I don't when I'm playing with mixed company...as there might be kiddoes online.  Just wish more folks out there in the webverse would take that into consideration when playing these types of games.



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Replied On: 04/04/2014 at 11:09 AM PDT
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Tomorrow for me would mark 1 year since I took a leap of faith, downloaded raidcall, and jumped into a guild mission event.

Two of my brothers found gaiscioch, and we all joined up together. However, I had been iffy about doing anything in voice chat with any guild I didn't know well, despite the rules. Because of my moral standards, I don't get into things like teamspeak for SOR because I don't want to be subjected to streams of profanity, and inappropriate conversations. But, I decided to be brave, and here I am, happy, enjoying the family, and here to stay.

I'm glad to be a part of a truly family friendly gaming community.

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Replied On: 04/04/2014 at 11:23 AM PDT
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Excuse my ramblings Kitty.   ;)

 

My age is 59.  Does that make me too old?  I've been playing on the computer since before Everquest.  Even did a WOW gig back n 90 something.  Before that I played text based MUD's.  My first internet connection was a "back door" through the University of Southern Maine.  My first email address was a free email from Florida State University. 

 

I've been on the internet since before there were pictures.  I ran a BBS in New York State for a while.  I know that FIDO doesn't mean that cute little dog at my feet.

 

Yeah, I'm in the over 30 group.  But we consider ourselves the "cool kids."  And we welcome everyone at every level to have fun.

 

I got turned on to Gaiscioch by someone who was just over the 30 year old mark at the time. 

 

So, maybe we do have more older newbies because we have older members.  OR maybe it's because we're more patient with those of us who weren't born with a game controller in our hands.

 

;)

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Replied On: 04/04/2014 at 01:37 PM PDT
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I appreciate OldGoat (and others) posts re this topic. I am 54 and have been around computers and gaming since the early 80's. I recall playing my first text based game of Civil War on a machine with a ticker tape to load the application in 5th grade. I was hooked on gaming.

I bought a Timex Sinclair, a Texas Instruments TI 99/4a and typed in programs by hand into the Commodore 64 before I was able to afford a floppy drive. Working for IBM in the 80's I had an IBM AT Loaner at home with a green screen and dual floppies. Later they developed the $3000 10 gig 'Winchester drive'. It was a big deal when they launched the PC Junior. We used an email system called profs (mono green screens) before widespread use of internet email.

Was part of the faithful at Rich LaPorte's Gonegold.com (no longer active) - buying, selling and trading games.

Long time gamer, but just an MMO'er the past 8 years or so. Found Gaisicoch while surfing around gaming sites. Was immediately impressed with the friendliness of most family members and the distinct lack of nonsense and focus on an inclusive and fun gaming community with dedicated Elders (bravo to all of you!). Played a bit of GW2 with the family, now looking forward to ESO.

I am older and slower now but still like to run around with the kids.

Peace







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Replied On: 04/04/2014 at 06:28 PM PDT
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Heck, I'm 31 and people say "Aren't you a little bit old for videagaims?". And I think that the cool kids have a lot to teach, offer and more to us the newbies at life :3

I love you guys with a big love!

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I found the family through my cousins who has been with the family for a while longer than I have.  I jumped on when GW2 launched and was active for a short while until GW2 became really boring.  Starting to learn my way around the site now and get accustomed to everything.  Not used to have having so many people in a guild!  I like it though!  Jumping into ESO and it looks like something I'll stick around for for quite a while!

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