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==Introduction==
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==Overview==
Gaming Staff are a branch of staff responsible for operating the several official TWC Gaming aspects of the website. They are made up of regular members and citizens of TWC, and are highly dedicated to their position.  
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Gaming Staff are a branch of staff responsible for operating several competitions, tournaments and activities for the website. There are a handful of branches within Gaming, often autonomous in their activity while under the eye of the Gaming Hex.
  
==Tasks==
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The current Gaming Hex is {{GamingHex}}. Local staff are available and able to assist with matters in their branch, otherwise the Gaming Hex is the ideal contact for general department matters.
*The RPG section. While the group tasked with running the RPG section are not all Gaming Staff, Gaming Staff is responsible for the RPG Section. - T'''his section is currently inactive.'''
 
  
*The [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?1535-TW-Hotseat-Campaigns Hotseat Campaigns section]. Whilst not all hotseats are run by Gaming Staff, it does run many of them and is responsible for the area as a whole, as well as competitions, awards, etc.
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== Total War Hotseats ==
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The Hotseat Staff organize and maintain the hotseating section on the forum, using the [[Hotseat|hotseat mechanic]] to host campaigns and competitions based on the game mode as well as keep the section friendly and informative. Regular users may organize their own Hotseat games in this section as well.
  
*The [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?793743-The-Total-Guess-Competition-Rules-Leaderboard-amp-Commentary The TGC section]. The Total Guess Competition is entirely run by the Gaming Staff.
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:Where to find them:
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:* [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?1535-TW-Hotseat-Campaigns TW Hotseat Campaigns forum]
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::* [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?770719-Gaming-Staff-FAQ-Rules Getting started FAQ]
  
*The [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?1967-Post-of-the-Fortnight-Competition The PotF section]. The Post of the Fortnight Competition is currently entirely run by the Gaming Staff, but can also exploit help from non-staffers when needed.
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:Current Staff:
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{{HotseatsStaffList}}
  
== Gaming Directors ==
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== General Competitions ==
Gaming Directors are supervising the activity within the different branches of the Gaming Staff. They are also responsible to ensure that the various games and competitions are properly held and they are as well committed to keep the same alive and running.
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The General Competitions are various posting games members can partake in.
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* The '''Total Guess Competition''' hosts organized guessing games in the [[Coliseum]]. The games award points for being successful, and with enough points a member can receive TGC [[Contest Awards|awards]]!
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* The '''Post of the Fortnight Competition''' allows users to nominate quality posts made in a given span of time. The winner receives points that contribute to PotF awards. This position is vacant; please contact an administrator if you're interested in helping organize it.
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:Related threads and sections:
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:* [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?793743-The-Total-Guess-Competition-Rules-Leaderboard-amp-Commentary Total Guess Competition main thread]
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:* [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?1967-Post-of-the-Fortnight-Competition Post of the Fortnight forum section]
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:Current Staff:
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{{CompetitionsStaffList}}
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== Site Awards ==
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''Main article: [[Site Awards]]''
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The '''Site Awards''' are yearly events organized by the Gaming Hex and non-permanent volunteers. There are two of them: the [[Modding Awards]] and the [[Members' Awards]]. If you are interested in assisting with this, such as providing dedicated art or help coordinating, feel free to get in contact!
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== Play by Post RPGs ==
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'''Play by Post RPGs''' were once a feature provided by TWC for roleplaying games. The section fell dormant, and has been unavailable to the public for some time. If you are interested in the section, please contact the [[Hexagon Council|administration]].
  
 
== Gaming Emeritus ==
 
== Gaming Emeritus ==
Those who are Gaming Emeritus are former Gaming Staffers (usually former Gaming Directors) who have left office but are kept around in staff for advisory type roles.
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The Gaming Emeritus are former staff (typically, Directors of a section) who have left office, but can still participate in the Staff as advisors.
  
 
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==Current Staff==
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== Gaming Awards ==
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As noted above, there are several opportunities to receive awards by participating in Gaming activities. Aside from specific awards there is also the more general '''Gaming Competition Sword''', awarded for winning an official Gaming competition once, three times and six+ times respectively:
  
For a list of Staff Members & Directors see [[Staff#Gaming Staff & Awards|here]].
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==See more==
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These are most frequently seen on victors of officially hosted Hotseat matches.
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Gaming Staff receive the '''Gaming Chess Piece''' for their service, based on time served and contributions to the department.
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{{GamingAwardsList}}
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==See Also==
 
There is a Gaming-related TWC publication called [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1920 The Gamer's Gazette], providing all sorts of stuff ranging from reviews to videos!
 
There is a Gaming-related TWC publication called [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1920 The Gamer's Gazette], providing all sorts of stuff ranging from reviews to videos!
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{{TWC Info}}
 
[[Category:Staff]]
 
[[Category:Staff]]

Revision as of 18:28, 17 August 2022

Gaming Staff
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Current Staff: View Here

Overview

Gaming Staff are a branch of staff responsible for operating several competitions, tournaments and activities for the website. There are a handful of branches within Gaming, often autonomous in their activity while under the eye of the Gaming Hex.

The current Gaming Hex is Template:GamingHex. Local staff are available and able to assist with matters in their branch, otherwise the Gaming Hex is the ideal contact for general department matters.

Total War Hotseats

The Hotseat Staff organize and maintain the hotseating section on the forum, using the hotseat mechanic to host campaigns and competitions based on the game mode as well as keep the section friendly and informative. Regular users may organize their own Hotseat games in this section as well.

Where to find them:
Current Staff:

Template:HotseatsStaffList

General Competitions

The General Competitions are various posting games members can partake in.

  • The Total Guess Competition hosts organized guessing games in the Coliseum. The games award points for being successful, and with enough points a member can receive TGC awards!
  • The Post of the Fortnight Competition allows users to nominate quality posts made in a given span of time. The winner receives points that contribute to PotF awards. This position is vacant; please contact an administrator if you're interested in helping organize it.
Related threads and sections:
Current Staff:

Template:CompetitionsStaffList

Site Awards

Main article: Site Awards

The Site Awards are yearly events organized by the Gaming Hex and non-permanent volunteers. There are two of them: the Modding Awards and the Members' Awards. If you are interested in assisting with this, such as providing dedicated art or help coordinating, feel free to get in contact!

Play by Post RPGs

Play by Post RPGs were once a feature provided by TWC for roleplaying games. The section fell dormant, and has been unavailable to the public for some time. If you are interested in the section, please contact the administration.

Gaming Emeritus

The Gaming Emeritus are former staff (typically, Directors of a section) who have left office, but can still participate in the Staff as advisors.

List of Gaming Emeritus

Gaming Awards

As noted above, there are several opportunities to receive awards by participating in Gaming activities. Aside from specific awards there is also the more general Gaming Competition Sword, awarded for winning an official Gaming competition once, three times and six+ times respectively:

GamingCompBronze.png GamingCompSilver.png GamingCompGold.png
Bronze
List of Holders
Silver
List of Holders
Gold
List of Holders

These are most frequently seen on victors of officially hosted Hotseat matches.

Gaming Staff receive the Gaming Chess Piece for their service, based on time served and contributions to the department.

GamingCP bronze.png GamingCP silver.png GamingCP gold.png GamingCP emerald.png GamingCP ruby.png GamingCP amethyst.png
Bronze
List of Holders
Silver
List of Holders
Gold
List of Holders
Emerald
List of Holders
Ruby
List of Holders
Amethyst
List of Holders

See Also

There is a Gaming-related TWC publication called The Gamer's Gazette, providing all sorts of stuff ranging from reviews to videos!


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