Stonewall Valentine 2018
Someone generously sent me a Valentine anonymously and I want to say thank you to whomever it was.
Calling all Opinions!
Why did you want to/join Stonewall Fleet? What brought you to our lovely, glitter covered doorway?
I believe I was looking around for a fleet because I was getting a bit lonely after hitting level 60. I specifically wanted an LGBTQ fleet so I could feel more comfortable. I'm wary of my trans status, so I prefer not to take any chance with 'regular' guilds.
I remember seeing Reddit fleets for STO, so I googled LGBTQ fleets for the game, and I ended up finding a few. The one I looked at first seemed inactive, and Stonewall had a nice page with Discord access.
Discord is a huge bonus to me, even if I was a little intimidated by the code of conduct page (I'm paranoid).
What value have you found in our membership?
Well, first of all - You guys are funny. I'm a strange and sometimes bitchy person, so I don't mesh perfectly with any group of people, but I'm enjoying my time with the Fleet. And I don't feel like a complete outsider so that's nice.
I absolutely LOVE all the organized events and the fleet store idea. It really feels like a nice, tight-knit community. Everyone is so helpful, and it's great to have other nerds to talk too when I'm on.
I wish there were more ladies in the fleet, but I'm managing.
GXV3
The 1st Annual Romulan Farmer's Festival
This looks like great fun, its about time our Romulans had some fun!!
Gotta say aswell.. another outstanding poster there from Voleron and his magic mouse!
#RomulanFarmersFestival
Gotta say aswell.. another outstanding poster there from Voleron and his magic mouse!
#RomulanFarmersFestival
trick
Calling all Opinions!
In my case -- I'd been a member of another LGBTQ-aligned fleet since around STO's launch. Nice group of people, but I never really felt like I fit in. I couldn't really say why, but we just didn't click.
So I kept looking. I suspect at some point I saw a ship flying around with the Stonewall flag on it, and did some Googling. In July of 2015, I finally got around to applying to the fleet.
It's significant that I joined in July, because the summer event was going on, and my first face-to-face meeting (in-game) with any of my fellow fleeties was on Risa. At that point I knew I wanted to stay, 'cuz as you know, Stonewall members are smokin' hot. As time passed, I also found they were really fun people to hang out with.
Most important, though, is I feel like I fit in Stonewall Fleet. I have never felt like an outsider from the day I first joined, and I'm very familiar with feeling like an outsider. Don't let my stunning good looks and brilliant wit fool you -- I am a socially awkward penguin of the highest degree, and to feel like I belong is pretty huge to me.
Stonewall doesn't just say they're welcoming and inclusive as a marketing line -- we really are. See, I said "we." Rolled off the keyboard totally naturally, like I feel like I belong or something.
Anyway, that's why I'm here.
So I kept looking. I suspect at some point I saw a ship flying around with the Stonewall flag on it, and did some Googling. In July of 2015, I finally got around to applying to the fleet.
It's significant that I joined in July, because the summer event was going on, and my first face-to-face meeting (in-game) with any of my fellow fleeties was on Risa. At that point I knew I wanted to stay, 'cuz as you know, Stonewall members are smokin' hot. As time passed, I also found they were really fun people to hang out with.
Most important, though, is I feel like I fit in Stonewall Fleet. I have never felt like an outsider from the day I first joined, and I'm very familiar with feeling like an outsider. Don't let my stunning good looks and brilliant wit fool you -- I am a socially awkward penguin of the highest degree, and to feel like I belong is pretty huge to me.
Stonewall doesn't just say they're welcoming and inclusive as a marketing line -- we really are. See, I said "we." Rolled off the keyboard totally naturally, like I feel like I belong or something.
Anyway, that's why I'm here.
Duriansol
Calling all Opinions!
Since I asked the questions, let me start?
Why did I join Stonewall? & What brought me to the door?
To be honest, I didn't at first. My husband wanted to move to a larger fleet as our little fleet of two people just wasn't progressing well. I also have a history of working with large fleet/guilds in MMOs and found the participation level much better than trying to work with PUGs for important events.
What value have I found in the membership?
I've made friends, first. When I'm in a funk and want to just go pewpew, I can do that by myself or with a few friends. I can also join in with Fleeties that are working on different missions and pewpew with them.
I've also found value in the break away from the daily LGBT politics that I get bombarded with in my mundane life, I know that I can talk openly about my Husbear (a term I learned from Stonewall) and not have to worry about defending my choice of using Husbear, having a husband, or being attacked on a whim by some passerby (thank you overall STO community.)
Lastly, I've been able to get access to equipment and ships that were beyond my price-tag thanks to Fleet events and the Stonewall Credits. I got my first Wizkid code by participating in the various events in-game and on the forums and bought the code from our own FLEETSTORE.
I do want to know more about each of you, and look for me in-game.
@duriansol
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Why did I join Stonewall? & What brought me to the door?
To be honest, I didn't at first. My husband wanted to move to a larger fleet as our little fleet of two people just wasn't progressing well. I also have a history of working with large fleet/guilds in MMOs and found the participation level much better than trying to work with PUGs for important events.
What value have I found in the membership?
I've made friends, first. When I'm in a funk and want to just go pewpew, I can do that by myself or with a few friends. I can also join in with Fleeties that are working on different missions and pewpew with them.
I've also found value in the break away from the daily LGBT politics that I get bombarded with in my mundane life, I know that I can talk openly about my Husbear (a term I learned from Stonewall) and not have to worry about defending my choice of using Husbear, having a husband, or being attacked on a whim by some passerby (thank you overall STO community.)
Lastly, I've been able to get access to equipment and ships that were beyond my price-tag thanks to Fleet events and the Stonewall Credits. I got my first Wizkid code by participating in the various events in-game and on the forums and bought the code from our own FLEETSTORE.
I do want to know more about each of you, and look for me in-game.
@duriansol
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Duriansol
Calling all Opinions!
Hello everyone,
I'm curious: Why did you want to/join Stonewall Fleet? What brought you to our lovely, glitter covered doorway? What value have you found in our membership?
Feel free to share your thoughts openly here, or if you want to provide more anonymous feedback, you can PM me directly, and I'll re-post the information without your ID tag.
I really do want to know and I'm sure there are other people that are interested too!
Most sincerely,
Ilidan Sol @duriansol
I'm curious: Why did you want to/join Stonewall Fleet? What brought you to our lovely, glitter covered doorway? What value have you found in our membership?
Feel free to share your thoughts openly here, or if you want to provide more anonymous feedback, you can PM me directly, and I'll re-post the information without your ID tag.
I really do want to know and I'm sure there are other people that are interested too!
Most sincerely,
Ilidan Sol @duriansol
Kierix
viridian74
The 1st Annual Romulan Farmer's Festival
Khlinae arhem (thank you) for this great idea! I'm going to be there if I can :)
Unknown Person
The 1st Annual Romulan Farmer's Festival
http://www.stonewallgaming.net/photos/122677
Attention Fleeties! The Morale Department is proud to announce a brand new event which is the brainchild of our very own enthusiast of all things Romulan, @SaintPlazma!
The Romulans have been on Mol Rhihaan for a couple years now and since many of them are refugees from former Romulan Imperial farm worlds, they've decided to rekindle their old traditions. Imperial Romulans may seem cold, calculating and arrogant, but that is just the face they presented to the Alpha and Beta Quadrants during the old regime. Praetor D'tan has encouraged a festival that celebrates and shares Romulan culture with it's neighbors to foster greater understanding and promote peace between the Alliance powers.
Join us Saturday, 2/24 at 8AM PST for a day of all things Romulan. We'll be doing Romulan PvE queues, a Romulan/Reman Fashion Show, Romulan-themed Trivia and more! Keep your triple-lidded eyes peeled to this thread for further announcements and a detailed schedule of events. #RomulanFarmersFestival
Jolan'tru!
Schedule of Events:
Saturday 2/24
8:00 AM PDT (11AM EDT, 4PM UTC): Opening Ceremonies - New Romulus Staging Area
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM PDT (11:30 AM EDT, 4:30 PM UTC) : Romulan PvE queues
10:00 AM - 11:00 PM PDT (1PM EDT, 6PM UTC): Lost Admiral Event - New Romulus Staging Area
11:30 AM - 12:30PM PDT (2:30 PM EDT, 7:30 PM UTC): Romulan/Reman Fashion Show - Festival Ball - New Romulus Staging Area by the steps.
12:30 PM - 1:00PM PDT (3:30 PM EDT, 8:30 PM UTC): Romulan Trivia Pub Quiz - Discord
Closing ceremonies and Festival Ball - New Romulus Staging Area
Lost Admiral Event:
Admiral Kiromek, one of the highest-ranking Remans in the House of Nagh’reD has gone missing. Speak to his officers and find the clues that will lead you to him as you brave the treacherous wilds of New Romulus.
Romulan/Reman Fashion Show:
Be prepared to strut your stuff beneath the 2 moons of Mol Rihan. Your characters don’t have to be Romulan or Reman but your outfits should definitely have a Romulan/Reman “vibe” to them so participating with a Romulan or Reman character may make that easier.
The 3 categories are:
Senatorial Sartorial: You don’t need a thalaron bomb to slay when you’re on the senate floor, our raiments of leadership will sweep your political opponents from the halls of power like so much dust. Make it a formal, chic and professional look fit for conducting high-level negotiations, a look with presence… and make it IMPRESSIVE!
Sundown-Fun-Up!: The Remans aren’t necessarily Nocturnal, they just lived for generations in perpetual darkness. They love to come out of their shadowy quarter after sundown, making the New Romulus nightlife an active one, which their Romulan cousins don’t seem to mind. Show us a fun after-hours off-duty look that pays homage to the Remans shadowy nature.
For The Republic: The Romulan Republic has been instrumental in repairing relations between the superpowers of the Alpha and Beta Quadrants and supporting efforts in the Delta Quadrant as well. Allies such as these deserve a lot of appreciation and to know that we’re ready to fight for them just as much as they have for us. Show us a combat-ready uniform or armor that shows off Romulan Republic Pride!
Attention Fleeties! The Morale Department is proud to announce a brand new event which is the brainchild of our very own enthusiast of all things Romulan, @SaintPlazma!
The Romulans have been on Mol Rhihaan for a couple years now and since many of them are refugees from former Romulan Imperial farm worlds, they've decided to rekindle their old traditions. Imperial Romulans may seem cold, calculating and arrogant, but that is just the face they presented to the Alpha and Beta Quadrants during the old regime. Praetor D'tan has encouraged a festival that celebrates and shares Romulan culture with it's neighbors to foster greater understanding and promote peace between the Alliance powers.
Join us Saturday, 2/24 at 8AM PST for a day of all things Romulan. We'll be doing Romulan PvE queues, a Romulan/Reman Fashion Show, Romulan-themed Trivia and more! Keep your triple-lidded eyes peeled to this thread for further announcements and a detailed schedule of events. #RomulanFarmersFestival
Jolan'tru!
Schedule of Events:
Saturday 2/24
8:00 AM PDT (11AM EDT, 4PM UTC): Opening Ceremonies - New Romulus Staging Area
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM PDT (11:30 AM EDT, 4:30 PM UTC) : Romulan PvE queues
10:00 AM - 11:00 PM PDT (1PM EDT, 6PM UTC): Lost Admiral Event - New Romulus Staging Area
11:30 AM - 12:30PM PDT (2:30 PM EDT, 7:30 PM UTC): Romulan/Reman Fashion Show - Festival Ball - New Romulus Staging Area by the steps.
12:30 PM - 1:00PM PDT (3:30 PM EDT, 8:30 PM UTC): Romulan Trivia Pub Quiz - Discord
Closing ceremonies and Festival Ball - New Romulus Staging Area
Lost Admiral Event:
Admiral Kiromek, one of the highest-ranking Remans in the House of Nagh’reD has gone missing. Speak to his officers and find the clues that will lead you to him as you brave the treacherous wilds of New Romulus.
Romulan/Reman Fashion Show:
Be prepared to strut your stuff beneath the 2 moons of Mol Rihan. Your characters don’t have to be Romulan or Reman but your outfits should definitely have a Romulan/Reman “vibe” to them so participating with a Romulan or Reman character may make that easier.
The 3 categories are:
Senatorial Sartorial: You don’t need a thalaron bomb to slay when you’re on the senate floor, our raiments of leadership will sweep your political opponents from the halls of power like so much dust. Make it a formal, chic and professional look fit for conducting high-level negotiations, a look with presence… and make it IMPRESSIVE!
Sundown-Fun-Up!: The Remans aren’t necessarily Nocturnal, they just lived for generations in perpetual darkness. They love to come out of their shadowy quarter after sundown, making the New Romulus nightlife an active one, which their Romulan cousins don’t seem to mind. Show us a fun after-hours off-duty look that pays homage to the Remans shadowy nature.
For The Republic: The Romulan Republic has been instrumental in repairing relations between the superpowers of the Alpha and Beta Quadrants and supporting efforts in the Delta Quadrant as well. Allies such as these deserve a lot of appreciation and to know that we’re ready to fight for them just as much as they have for us. Show us a combat-ready uniform or armor that shows off Romulan Republic Pride!
GXV3
Stonewall Valentine 2018
Thank you so much for all your submissions
Our Cupid Postman @nivagni will be posting your Valentines surprises
to your In Game Mail Tomorrow/Today (14th Feb)
Go take a look to see!
#stonewallvalentine
Submissions are now Closed!
Our Cupid Postman @nivagni will be posting your Valentines surprises
to your In Game Mail Tomorrow/Today (14th Feb)
Go take a look to see!
#stonewallvalentine
Submissions are now Closed!
TLara
Stonewall Valentine 2018
Finally we picked our Valentines. We would like to give it to you all, because you are all our #stonewallvalentines! Hugs!!!
Voleron
Stonewall Valentine 2018
Hey my event came first and i was relying on our PR department to do all that stuff.
On the upside i sent my valentines
Bitch, P.R. commissioned an art piece of your character for your event and animated a poster for you. You can make the hashtag :p
Gravity
Stonewall Valentine 2018
Hey my event came first and i was relying on our PR department to do all that stuff.
On the upside i sent my valentines
On the upside i sent my valentines
Kierix
Stonewall Valentine 2018
So I saw the motd on Deep space Stonewall and The Klingon feets when I logged in. I didn't see it on Stonewall fleet. just a head up :)
Oh thanks nyc! yea we currently have x2 stonewall mini events going on simultaneously this week... #stonewallvalentine & #fleetbounty (that @gravity didnt bother making a hashtag for so i have)
So the PR have separated the MOTD in each fleets.. eventually all members will see, plus on our discord we are promoting.
Come on Discord nyc!!
#stonewallvalentine
Way to go bennnnn
Mstfrancis
Stonewall Valentine 2018
Finally at my computer and I just sent my Valentine!!!! #stonewallvalentine
GXV3
Stonewall Valentine 2018
So I saw the motd on Deep space Stonewall and The Klingon feets when I logged in. I didn't see it on Stonewall fleet. just a head up :)
Oh thanks nyc! yea we currently have x2 stonewall mini events going on simultaneously this week... #stonewallvalentine & #fleetbounty (that @gravity didnt bother making a hashtag for so i have)
So the PR have separated the MOTD in each fleets.. eventually all members will see, plus on our discord we are promoting.
Come on Discord nyc!!
#stonewallvalentine
Monster Hunter: World?
Just seeing if anyone was planning to get/gotten this game. Is it fun? Was seeing if there was anyone in a Starfleet group with this one.
SiranNataan
Nobody talking about Discovery?
I actually just saw my first episode, the most recent, when I was in Canada this past week. I really struggle with watching "dark" things, so I've been leery about Discovery. But I really liked the episode I saw, and now that the season is nearly over, I'm going to watch it all.