A lot of people on the gaygamer forum don't feel like moving to Darkhaven.

http://gaygamer.net/forum/showthread.php?16115-Guild-Wars-2/page163
http://gaygamer.net/forum/showthread.php?38466-Darkhaven-is-the-NEW-unofficial-LGBT-server-for-GW2/page2

Episode 674 - Enterprise - "Stigma" - 02/05/2003

http://www.allstepisodes.com/megvid.php?n=5214

T'Pol learns she has Pa'nar Syndrome contracted from her mind meld in "Fusion" and must face being ostracized by Vulcan society and losing her position on Enterprise.

Enjoy!

I honestly think Eternal Grove will be back at release... it seems like they are starting with a smaller list for BWE 3 to really stress the system and likely get a mock release day sort of data..

I just hope we don't get scattered in the confusion.. and I to have concerns about Darkhaven.. as mentioned its the reddit server as well as a large number of PvP guilds.. not to mention the name itself will have a certain type of draw to it.. I just think this is going to be one, very over-crowded and two, not a good match..

It's a very good suggestion Lace, my only concern is it has been/is quite difficult to get people to utilize the website and trying to get in touch with anyone that doesn't use the website regularly is next to impossible. I have tried to do it on several occasions with little to no success trying to simply find out their forum names for the guild rosters. Getting those same people to log on "together" and use vent will probably be just as difficult. :dry: I profusely apologize for appearing to "throw the proverbial wet blanket" on your idea because I am totally open to listening to/implementing whatever someone can come up with. We could certainly utilize the MOTD to inform guildies when something like this has been set up. Although, again, while we can post info using the MOTD, getting people to notice what's right in front of their face as they log in is yet another story. :whistle: Been there, done that too....:( Maybe QiqJoe has some thoughts on how we can overcome this issue. I am certainly more than willing to entertain any idea that may work for us. ;)

EDIT: I went ahead and moved this message to the Cantina in the SWTOR forum block as that section fits either faction. (I also altered the description for that forum section so it doesn't say only Knights of Stonewall. Hope that helps!) :)

I know moving is NEVER fun but it sounds like you have something to look forward to like learning about the new country and your new home away from home. We'll hold the fort until you are able to return. Thanks again for letting us know! :)

I have bounced around so many alts and types that names flip and change frequently. Some will reflect their race and things I believe would affect their choices. Pride of Cait. Cait Warrior etc.

Others have taken the inventors or writers approach. USS Arthur C Clarke. USS Iain M Banks. USS Trevor Bayliss and so on.

Less Canon types would flit between stuff like major cities near me. Or simple playful names like the Sao Paulo class USS Phaser Diplomacy.
I really wanted to make some with proper Iain M Banks/Culture style names but they can not be long enough for really good efforts along those lines.

My only real headache is when tinkering on the KDF side. I want the names to seem genuine and not just human or obviously human derived names. But especially for Gorn/Nausicaan and Ferasan there is no real lore or Canon to back those choices so most end up being named via Random engine and what it suggests and seems to fit.

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I didn't see anything about what happens to our characters when we log into the game but I'm going to guess we'll be given the choice to transfer them to another server.

ArenaNet already announced that existing characters would be wiped:

Before and immediately following this final Beta Weekend Event we’ll delete all existing beta information. Every beta character and all information or items associated with them will be deleted before Headstart Access and launch occurs. However, we will be preserving your beta account’s contact list so you can easily connect with your fellow beta gamers during Headstart Access or after launch.

Yeah I understand the concerns.

I'll keep my eye on the other forums and see what the other guilds are doing. We could always pick a different server for ourselves and forget the other LGBT guilds.

That could hurt us though because cooperation between guilds could end up being very important when it comes to completing the large scale Dynamic Events and winning the war in World vs World. Being able to cooperate with other like-minded guilds would hopefully make things smoother.

It seems "Darkhaven" is the GBLT server of choice .

I didn't see anything about what happens to our characters when we log into the game but I'm going to guess we'll be given the choice to transfer them to another server. Guilds seem to work cross-server so we shouldn't have any problems with re-joining the Vanguard or anything like that.

Being honest I'm a little heart broken they've taken our first home away but I'll get over it! Asura and Sylvari woop! :)

Arenet posted the list of the servers for BWE3. Eternal Grove isn't in it...

(this doesnt fit in LOS or KOS since it kinds goes for both sides ... so putting it here.)

In Rift a guild I was in had a very nice custom made set of web pages that allowed folks to request certain items to be crafted and then crafters got points towards leveling in that guild from making them .. then also folks donating requested materials got points etc .. which the crafters spent points on to 'buy' etc etc .. its far too much work for this organization of course and we don't promote that way ... but it got me to thinking of how we can broadcast our needs in SWTOR... mostly those looking to have things made and crafters willing to make it ..

Now this has been done in many games .. many guilds where someone posts on some forum .. can anyone make me xxxxxxx .... with the enormous amounts of items and the time sensitiviy on making those items .. this method seems impractical for us ... I mean by the time John Doe asks for a might hilt 14 .. and someone responds ... and makes him a blue might hilt 14 .. he may really need a might hilt 16 or greater ... So I don't think just asking and waiting for a response will work ...

And keep in mind while John Doe may be a sith .. we do have ways between both LOS and KOS to get that hilt to the sith even though the crafter might be republic .. thats a non issue ..

What I am trying to brainstorm is how can we effectively help each other with requests like this which unless its a level 50+ item ... time sensitivy is an issue ...


One suggestion is using our vent server more and having a crafting day ... for about 2 hours every so often .. where both republics and imps are in vent .. and willing to craft .. and requests are made live .. it would also perhaps require those making requests willing to purchase some raw mats to help those crafters get from blue to purple or possibly green to blue ...(do NOTE that crafting a blue higher level item may take up to 30 minutes per try and does not guarantee learnign the purple schematic .. so instant gratification would only apply when a crafter happend to have that recipe for you)

Getting together like this would also let crafters know what things they can try to learn during the non schedule times to be ready for requests for folks at a later time.


Anyway throwing this idea out there .. maybe someone has a better one ...or maybe yall think it sucks ... would like feedback eitehr way before I tried to organize something like this ...

Episode 673 - Enterprise - "Dawn" - 01/08/2003

http://www.allstepisodes.com/megvid.php?n=5213

Trip is fired upon by an Arkonian ship and is stranded on a planet with his attacker.

Enjoy!

My science captain goes with inventors or engineers. So far she's got the USS Jobs and USS Kelly Johnson

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Hey Nick,

Do you mind if I reproduce this guide in the Stonewall Times?

Ali

Nope, go for it! I hope to expand it more soon.

Well since my main toon's name is Seven of Eleven I named his ships appropriately. Here are couple of them that I can remember:

Slurpee
Bratwurst
Chili Cheese Dog
Nacho
Taquito

Hey Nick,

Do you mind if I reproduce this guide in the Stonewall Times?

Ali

I think Eternal Groove is the best choice simply because it is the home of the Sylvari, the race that is very diverse and LGBT friendly. I wouldn't be surprised if it turned into a "Proudmoore".

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everyone would assume Atalanta was a typo anyway.

Well, not EVERYONE... I know a fair bit of mythology and mythological figures.

Hurry back! We'll all want details of your trip and new experiences. Happy moving!

hrrmm, looks like there's a good sized update for the beta this weekend. People should probably patch soon.

Or as Arnold would say...

Do it! Do it naaauuuughh!