Happy 25th Birthday, Gaiscioch!

When you look back at the road we’ve walked, it seems like yesterday we were charging across the hills of Emain Macha. The epic battles in Praag, or even the slaying of Asha Catari in the capital city of Meridian, shine like beacons on our mantle. We have a quarter century of epic memories collected, and there’s no end in sight.

I have been eternally blessed to meet each and every one of you. With your own unique histories, preferences, sense of humor, and style, you bring life to this community. I am ever so grateful to you all for joining me in this thrilling adventure.

As our past has been set in stone, written firmly upon the history books, our next chapter is ours to pen. Where will we go? What will we do? What will we become? These are all questions I look forward to exploring the answers to with all of you.

A road such as this is best shared, experienced, and remembered. I look forward to the next 25 and hope you all will find a little piece of this community to love as much as I do. You all make this place special and have made an impact in all of our lives. Thank you for being here. Happy Birthday, Gaiscioch! Let’s see where this epic adventure takes us.

Gaiscioch For Extra Life Launches Friday!

Be sure not to miss our 2026 Gaiscioch for Extra Life Charity Event kicking off Friday, November 6th and running through Sunday, November 8th. We’ll be giving away some keys to unlock games throughout the event. You can participate in games or watch on Twitch or YouTube for your chance to win.

Additionally, this year I’ll be doing a Donor raffle as well and be giving away some prizes to those who contribute $1 or more towards our goal.

This year we hope to raise $2,500 for the Children’s Miracle Network through the Extra Life Charity Event. You can be a hero by donating here.

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Gaiscioch.com Improvements

New Onboarding System

Over the past month, I’ve rebuilt several systems, improving them to be more effective for the current direction we are moving.

Failte!

The Doorway to our community has been something I’ve been struggling with for a while. I just didn’t feel it landed the way I wanted it to. So I reworked it, over and over again, until I landed on this new vision of it. Going back to our roots in telling Irish Mythology to the masses, I came up with the concept of having the Tuatha Dé Danann play a bigger part in the overall lore of the community.

Upon landing on our new Failte section, you’ll be presented with a short introduction that you can read or listen to. Then you’ll have the option of choosing 2 options in a true RPG style: the secret word or request the secret word.

Once you have the secret word, you’ll move to the rules and credos to verify that you agree to them. Then you get to the new thinned-out member registration. I’ve stripped a lot of the bloat from the form as we no longer need a lot of it. You can still add all the info in your edit profile area if you like, but it’s not necessary to join the community and get started.

Enhancing Logins

The second half of the change revised the login system. This upped the password security to modern-day standards once again. This will automatically update when you log in next. It also allows you to log in with your email, username, or via Discord if you’ve linked it. Giving you more options to get into your account securely and as easy as possible.

We’ve also revamped the “Remember Me” feature to work better across various browsers. It even allows you to remember your login at multiple locations or devices separately now.

If by chance you’ve lost your password, the easy password reset section is there to help.

Event Manager System

This is another area I have given a refresh. Giving it a bit more modern feel and made it a bit easier to use. My hope is that this will help speed things up and improve people’s ability to make use of the system.

Livestream & Videos

Another improvement I made was our livestreams page, which can now be accessed from the Watch link at the top of our site. This section now dynamically reads our YouTube playlists to create pages filled with video content to keep you up to date. We have sections for all of our shows and even a feed for new MMO and Coop titles coming down the pipeline.

Foghladha Event Schedule Changeups

This month my schedule is going to be rearranged a bit. For the remainder of the year, my events may be spotty at best, as family, work, travel, and doctors will be a big part of the next two months. Here is my tentative plan for events over the next two months.

• Tuesday:

  • 4:00 PM PT: CB: Bandit Raids

  • 6:00 PM PT: CB: Territory Wars

  • 8:30 PM PT: CB: The War Report

• Wednesday:

  • 5:00 PM PT: World of Warcraft Forever

• Thursday:

  • 5:00 PM PT: ArcheAge Chronicles

• Friday:

  • 4:00 PM PT: Guild Wars 2 WvW

• Saturday:

  • 4:00 PM PT: CB: New Player Training

  • 6:00 PM PT: CB: Territory Wars

  • 8:30 PM PT: CB: The War Report

Upcoming Adventures

This is a very big month for us. Right on the heels of Aion 2’s launch comes the next big adventure, World of Warcraft: Forever. We’re not entirely sure which of these is going to keep the attention of the masses, but I intend to support both until people move on to something else.

That said, here’s our World of Warcraft: Forever launch plan.

World of Warcraft: Forever

Taking over where we left off with Classic, Forever will be taking the mantle of our World of Warcraft chapter. Based on the buzz within the community and the interest from outside players wanting to join us here, it’s looking like we’ll be around the 200-300 range within the first week, population-wise.

We set the trading post up for classic and can port it over the resources we already entered to save some time. Some items may have changed, so we may need to make some updates.

Community Details:

• KICKOFF EVENT: Wednesday, Nov 4th, at 5 PM PT

• SERVER: RP-PvE

• FACTION: Alliance

• TYPE: Subscription MMORPG

• COMMUNITY: Chapter (200+ Members)

• GUILD: Gaiscioch

• LEADER: Foghladha

• ELDERSHIP TEAM: Izmina, Donaliam, HouseCarlKarl, Trithian

• Join the Adventure

• Unlock Discord Channels

ArcheAge Chronicles

This one is more cooperative than an MMORPG; however, it does have social systems like an MMO. We will be starting up our Early Access adventure in ArcheAge Chronicles on Thursday at 4 PM PT, giving us a couple of days to get our bearings. If you’re a fan of games like Soulframe or Dark Souls, then you may enjoy this spinoff on the ArcheAge universe.

• KICKOFF EVENT: Thursday, Nov 5th, at 5 PM PT

• SERVER: TBD (Check Discord)

• TYPE: Buy-to-Play MMORPG lite

• COMMUNITY: Adventure (25+ Members)

• GUILD: Gaiscioch (TBA - Guild System wasn’t available in Beta)

• LEADER: Foghladha

• Join the Adventure

• Unlock Discord Channels

Chapters & Adventures

Guild Wars 2

Guild Wars 2 is in for another round of balance changes and a WvW Map this fall. For the months of November and December, I will be dropping down to just my WvW Event on Fridays and then pick back up our new player-themed event in the new year. There have just been too many conflicts lately to make it dependable.

Be sure to enjoy the holiday events as they are great sources of loot, currency, and memories. GmaFog, Darcy, and Mika continue to host several events every week for your enjoyment. Be sure to stop by your favorite events and support the community.

Remember, ANYONE can invite to Gaiscioch, so if you make a friend, welcome them to join us. The more the merrier!

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Conqueror’s Blade

This season we’re causing some waves. Already, alliances that knew us as the peaceful alliance, yet the same ones who constantly hit us for no reason, are complaining because we’re attacking them without them provoking us.

This season we are all in for war. We’ve allied Vigilantes and VANGUARD to leave our mark on the world and stop waiting for houses to come at us because they had a bad day. We’re striking first and working towards our seasonal goals. Will our path lead us to the gates of the capital once again? That is uncertain.

All we know right now is we need more reinforcements that are bloodthirsty and ready to roleplay the heck out of this Aztec-themed season cause there will be human sacrifice! :D Well, at least Avatar sacrifice :P. Regardless, this will be a season of violence, and maybe it will get people to think before they attack next time. We’re revisiting each of the alliances that chronically hit us unprovoked and giving them a taste of our blades. So far it’s working.

We’ve been dominating the Leaderboard, but that will likely change as we move into the second half of the season. Things are about to intensify, and what we’ve been doing with 40 people won’t be enough on the road ahead.

Join us for some fun, mayhem, and glorious siege!

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Aion 2

What started as a curiosity has exploded into a full Aion 2 community. We went from wondering if we would even fill up to hitting the guild cap within 24 hours. Even with rotating people out at 7 days, the guild remains hard capped most days. As soon as spots open, they get filled. I suspect it might slow down in the next month, and we’ll be able to breathe a little. For now, several of our members are hosting events in endgame dungeons, the abyss, and world boss trains. Feel free to join us and have some fun!

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Enshrouded

Enshrouded has finally launched officially with its 1.0 release. A group of Gaiscioch has decided to partake in some weekend runs hosted by Mika on Saturdays at 11 AM PT. The server goes online for 2 hours each week to make sure nobody speeds along progression faster than the group desires.

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Soulframe

Soulframe has announced that Preludes will hit Open Beta on November 6th, just in time for our Extra Life event! This means that everyone can get a chance to dive in and check out this beautiful game. Be sure to join our adventure and let’s see if we can get some groups going!

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Other Curiosities

There have been several new games that snuck up on our watchlist out of nowhere. Here are a few new ones that were just announced.

Everlast: Undying Tale

Coop | Survival | Available Now on Steam

On Everlast: Undying Tale’s magical world of Sarkis, the undead have risen. Gather, explore, skill, and craft in this MMO-Lite Action RPG Adventure. Only by bridging the gap between the living and the dead can you break Death’s curse.

GRAVHOUNDS

Demo Available on Steam

GRAVHOUNDS is a 1–4 player co-op action builder. Drop into hostile planets as a pack, build and defend your base in physics-driven mayhem, and extract with everything you can carry before you become alien chow! The longer you stay, the greater the danger... and the rewards.

Keelblade

Learn more on Steam

Sail across a fantasy world in your own pirate ship. Master souls-like combat and powerful magic to hunt deadly bosses. Discover new islands and loot them for hidden treasures to craft upgrades for both you and your ship. (1-6 Players)

Ignite the Depths

Learn more on Steam

Ignite the Depths is an atmospheric dark-fantasy PvE dungeon crawler set within a sprawling, hand-crafted labyrinth. Descend into the darkness alone or unite with up to 4 players in a co-op adventure. Will you conquer the Abyss?

Expedition: Into Darkness

Demo Available on Steam

Brave forbidden dungeons in a quest for knowledge and treasure in this medieval PvE co-op extraction looter. Craft weapons, customise gear and join forces with up to four allies. Survive the ruins together—or lose everything you carry.

The banners are rising, the drums of war are sounding, and a familiar call echoes across Azeroth. The Gaiscioch are coming home!

For nearly 25 years, the Gaiscioch Social Gaming Community has brought adventurers together from every corner of the gaming world. Founded in 2001, our community was built upon a simple belief: the greatest adventures aren’t measured by the enemies we defeat or the treasures we collect, but by the friendships we forge along the way. From humble beginnings to legendary battles spanning countless worlds, we’ve always believed that gaming is better when everyone has a place to belong.

Now, we’re returning to one of the worlds that helped shape our history. World of Warcraft: Forever marks the next great chapter in our journey through Azeroth, carrying forward the friendships, traditions, and adventures we began in World of Warcraft Classic. Whether you’re a battle-hardened veteran returning to familiar lands, a curious newcomer discovering Azeroth for the first time, or an old friend searching for a place to call home, the gates of Gaiscioch stand open to you.

And judging by the excitement already building, we won’t be traveling alone!

A New Beginning, A Growing Army

With tremendous enthusiasm from our existing members and an exciting wave of interest from players outside the community, we’re anticipating 200–300 adventurers joining our ranks within the first week! This extraordinary response positions World of Warcraft: Forever to become one of our most active chapters, with opportunities for everything from casual exploration and dungeon adventures to organized raids, community gatherings, and unforgettable moments together.

We’re also bringing forward some of the infrastructure established during our Classic adventures, including our community Trading Post. Much of our existing item database can be carried over, allowing us to get things moving quickly, although some resources and item details may need updating.

Most importantly, we’re building a chapter where players of every experience level, schedule, and playstyle can find their place. Whether you have an hour to explore or an entire evening to conquer dungeons, there’s a place for you among the Gaiscioch.

Our World of Warcraft: Forever Chapter

• Server: RP-PvE

• Faction: Alliance

• Game Type: Subscription MMORPG

• Community Classification: Chapter (200+ Members)

• Guild: Gaiscioch

• Chapter Leader: Foghladha

• Eldership Team: Izmina, Donaliam, HouseCarlKarl, Trithian

Our leadership team will help guide the chapter, organize adventures, welcome new members, and ensure that the spirit of Gaiscioch remains at the heart of everything we do.

Join Us for the Grand Launch Celebration!

Wednesday, November 4, 2026 | 5:00 PM Pacific Time

Location: Stormwind Bridge

Every great adventure deserves a memorable beginning, and we’re kicking off this new chapter with a gathering of friends, both old and new!

Don your finest armor, polish your shields, dust off those tabards, and make your way to the iconic bridge of Stormwind. We’ll gather beneath the banners of the Alliance to celebrate the return of Gaiscioch to Azeroth, reconnect with old companions, welcome our newest adventurers, and prepare for the journeys ahead.

Whether you’ve marched beside us for decades or are joining Gaiscioch for the very first time, we want you standing alongside us when this new chapter begins.

Your Adventure Starts Here

Ready to join the journey? Visit our chapter headquarters to learn more about World of Warcraft: Forever and prepare for launch.

Join the Adventure

Already a member or planning to join us? Unlock our World of Warcraft Discord channels to meet fellow adventurers, coordinate activities, and stay informed about upcoming events.

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The Next Chapter Begins NOW!

Azeroth has witnessed the rise and fall of kingdoms, the triumph of heroes, and battles that have shaped the fate of its people. Yet the greatest stories are often the ones written between friends.

We have walked these roads before. We have stood together against impossible odds, celebrated hard-earned victories, and shared countless evenings filled with laughter and adventure.

Now, a new generation of stories awaits.

Raise your banners, gather your companions, and answer the call.

For the Alliance. For our friends. For Gaiscioch!

Summer Game Fest - June 5th

With the main event on June 5th, you can also look forward to a full week starting on June 1st and running through June 8th of game announcements, content drops, and massive news from Microsoft, Sony, Nintendo, and hundreds of developers. This is the largest content drop of the year and will highlight what is on the Horizon.

Schedule:

• Sony State of Play - Tuesday, June 2 at 5 p.m. EDT

• Summer Game Fest - Friday, June 5 at 5 p.m. EDT

• Day of the Devs - Friday, June 5 at 7 p.m. EDT

• Wholesome Direct - Saturday, June 6 at 12 p.m. EDT

• Story-Rich Showcase - Saturday, June 6 at 1 p.m. EDT

• Future Games Show - Saturday, June 6 at 3 p.m. EDT

• Xbox Games Showcase - Sunday, June 7 at 1 p.m. EDT

• PC Gaming Show - Sunday, June 7 at 3 p.m. EDT

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Steam Next Fest - June 15-22

Play free demos of games that haven’t even launched yet! Explore upcoming titles of every genre, interact with the developers behind them, and wishlist your faves.

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Pacific Northwest Summer Meetup 2026

Join Gaiscioch at the Canterbury Renaissance Faire in Silverton, Oregon, on July 26th for the 2026 Gaiscioch Pacific Northwest Meetup. We will meet up at the food court at 1 PM.

The Canterbury Renaissance Faire is an invitation to participate in an imaginative interactive environment modeled on elements from a plausible Summer Market Faire from the era of “Good Queen Bess” (Elizabeth I, 1558-1603). We see it create an interactive stage where faire goers can experience the sights and sounds, science, entertainments, crafts, and lifestyles of Elizabethan Village Folk, celebrating the best of their village life.

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Please Welcome our Newest Members!

• Drudes

• FormaldehydeFace

• HandyAndyIlanios

• Inconvient

• LoOptical

• ORGALORG

• RobdgreatRomeoFox

• saladeira

• ShenSirValardul

Congratulations to our Recent Promotions!

I wanted to take a moment to say congratulations to a few members this month for accepting their next credo and stepping into a new role in our family.

War Council

• Caludon

• CJ

• Maxina

• Robdalf

• TalVaszha

• Tpeyra

• TylerF

• Wags

Guardians

• Brinon

Veterans

• ThatDudeRyan

Members

• Skub

Thank You to Our Legendary Supporters:

Behind every victory, every adventure, and every story we share stands a group of unsung heroes—our supporters on Patreon, Discord, and Twitch. Your generosity fuels the heart of Gaiscioch, keeping our servers running, our tools sharp, and our dreams alive. You are the guardians of our legacy and the champions behind the curtain. Thank you for helping us continue the tale and keeping the spirit of Gaiscioch burning bright.

Avohaiel, Birdee, Venorik, Radiologikal, WilliamBrandis, Warchild, Phyrehart, CerrisCharredOak, Blienmeis, Kageshukuun, Trithian, Borrys, Varder, Kritus, Flugh, CJ, ZoogieZork, Intp, Foghladha, Zuruta, verve, SirHenryVale, Talania, Robdalf, Tip, Dorda, Ruuta, Greyeagle, Rhynor, Rylssa, Jakemm, Izzy, Vinsinar, Gio, Pedro, Isha, SAI, Nikodemus, Radgasken, Benjoseph, Whoflung, Saile, CaptainBubbles, Kimbria, Zady, PJ, GrandpaMij, Tearlach, Ariah, kmfeternal, Kaeleer, Happymancer, Weebitt, Donaliam, Oldgoat, HousecarlKarl, Crickgy, LordSatwick, Burialsoup, evolOG, Sea, Smitty, Lilanya, ColossalUprising, Toughplyr, Ghengiz, Lexys, Viera31b, LeglessCheetah, Beliar, Wusfud, Nuldii, KaySlays, Thargond, DRHamp, Sudu, Randeth, Roac, Eiahn, Mika, Sindarin, Somercy2163, Namrie, Zio, GrabGames, BananaPancakes, Jessica, DemiBeard, Tanek, JustMike, CoreRed, Lotheym, Jairone, Aemrys, Wags, SeanBlack, REEIII, Anja, Carande, Shadeflayer, Booie, Lorax, Garyc, OolongXLII, Sudy, Atalle, Castyn, Tirwen, Haggal, xrist04, Skittlefart, TheGreenRanger, Arkin, Hyabusaa, Caellius, MisterUrth, Rakerburn, Devoutbishop, Beardtongue, Nubba, Helbourne, Malocclusion, Elsimer, Tpeyra, Wendy, IAncientt, Neoyoshi, TheCruelKing, Harkonis, Bialust, Dracojan, Kirial, Ir1shguy, soggyhamster, Arsnocte, Aalwein, Sekkerhund, Rofii, Magesw, CKMo, xRolandx, Nicholas1, SHenanegenz, Foxman150, Braves, SunderCats, Crow, Elidien, Avengelyn, TimoDaOne, Proffy, Ckemikal, Kado, Rayko, Kiobio, Joseph, AluSeph, Soprema, Aylune, Thelen

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Guild Wars 2

“THE ONLY WAY” Launches

Your race to foil the Inquest’s plans continues in the second major update for Guild Wars 2: Visions of Eternity! Discover Eternity’s Garden, a new explorable zone; battle against an ancient protector of the island left behind by the seers; train new tiers of your Castoran Survivalist and Wild Castoran Magic Masteries; and more as you work with allies to stop Director Vloxx, Overseer Kuda, and the Inquest. Earn new rewards, including new legendary accessories for PvE and WvW, new relics, and more. A refreshed lineup of items in the Wizard’s Vault also offers a brand-new armor and weapon set, an emote, and the Enchanted Springer mount skin!

Guild Wars 2 Summer of Adventure Schedule 2026

As we did last year, we’re looking to have another summer of adventure in Guild Wars 2 as we prepare for the final chapter of the Visions of Eternity storyline. Arriving this fall, we can expect to see the story's conclusion. To prepare, a few of our Gaiscioch Event Leaders will help you get caught up, leveled up, and fully explored.

COMMANDER: FOGHLADHA

June Adventures with Foghladha

• 3rd at 4PM PT: New Player World Boss Tour

• 10th at 4PM PT: Act 3 – The Only Way

• 17 at 4PM PT: Secrets of Kryta - Jumping Puzzles, Secret Dungeons & More!

• 24 at 4PM PT: Eternity’s Garden Meta & Masteries

• FRI at 4PM PT: Beginner Friendly WvW + WvW Guild Missions

COMMANDER: MIKA

• SUN at 9AM PDT: From Rags to Riches

• FRI at 8AM PDT: Great Hunt for Achievements

COMMANDER: GMAFOG

• SAT at 8AM PDT: Having Fun Doing World Completion

COMMANDER: DARCY

• THU at 9:30AM PDT: Story Completion

COMMANDER: SIGMUND

• SUN at 5PM PDT: Last Chance Guild Missions

Conqueror’s Blade

Gaiscioch Captured Conqueror's City!

In a really, really, really unexpected plot twist, the Gaiscioch found them alone in their alliance with a rare shot at the capital… With nobody else even qualified to attack it. Well… we put our hand in that cookie jar and claimed the capital for a whole 23 minutes. The Gaiscioch banner flew proud and high as the Endgame houses looked in amazement… or was it confusion? Then they murdered us and stored our corpses in the cellar. But we were there!

We were then joined by Latium and Disciples, who helped us keep our last remaining gate until the end of the season. They turned out to be a lot of fun to play with and taught us a lot.

It was quite the experience to see the whole server take sides. Some praised us, some made it their mission to make us fall. It was quite telling. Several friends revealed themselves as friends of convenience, and their true intentions became very public.

Overall, I’m really proud of the community and what we achieved this season as we laid CB 1.0 to rest and said hello to CB 2.0. For more on our season, read A View From the Top.

Next season we’ll be returning to our peaceful ways and working on another record-breaking fief. This time, we aim at a rank 9 town, which has yet to be done on Elysium Peak.

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The Adventures

This past month, Gaiscioch has been active in several exciting adventures. Here’s a list of the active adventurers along with some info about them.

CAMELOT UNCHAINED

Type: MMORPG | Faction: Tuatha de Danann | Guild: Gaiscioch | Steam

Join Gaiscioch on Wednesday, June 3rd at 6PM PT / 9PM ET as we form up Gaiscioch in Camelot Unchained on the Tuatha De Danann Faction. The Game launches into Early Access on Tuesday the 2nd, and we’ll be rekindling our heritage with the successor to Dark Age of Camelot. Please note that this is not the official launch of the game; it is still in a very beta state. There is a long road ahead, but at least now we can experience it as a community. Let’s explore and learn the basics while we watch the developments play out.

ALBION ONLINE

Type: MMORPG | Faction: Martlock | Guild: Gaiscioch | Steam

Albion Online is a fantasy sandbox MMORPG featuring a player-driven economy, classless combat system, and intense PvP battles. Explore a vast open world full of danger and opportunity. Grow your wealth, forge alliances, and leave your mark on the world of Albion.

SOULMASK

Type: MMOLite / Coop| Steam

Don the Ancient Mask. Wield the power of gods. Possess any of your tribespeople, recruit followers, and build a thriving automated civilization. Survive, expand, and forge your own legacy across a vast ancient open world — together with friends.

WINDROSE

Type: Coop | Steam

Embark on a PvE survival adventure in the Age of Piracy. Fight on land and sea, solo or with friends. Build, craft and explore vast open world filled with dark secrets. Master soulslite combat and take on challenging bosses, command your ship and plunder unspoken treasures!

RETURN TO MORIA

Type: Coop | Steam

A survival crafting adventure set in the Fourth Age of Middle-earth. Lead the Dwarves to reclaim Moria - mine, build, and battle through procedurally generated depths alone or with up to 8 players in co-op. It is time to return to Moria!

DEEP ROCK GALACTIC: ROGUE CORE

Type: Coop | Launched: May 20, 2026 | Steam

DEEP ROCK GALACTIC: ROGUE CORE is a 1-4 player co-op FPS action roguelite featuring sci-fi dwarves, alien horrors and procedurally-generated caves. Join the elite dwarven Reclaimers and fight through perilous mining facilities infested with deadly Corespawn. For Rock and Stone!

PALIA

Type: MMORPG | Steam

Discover a welcoming world in Palia, a free-to-play fantasy life sim adventure where you can craft, explore, and create the life and home of your dreams. With nearly endless ways to make Palia your home, you’ll find relaxation and joy in every corner of this vibrant, heartwarming world.

Coming to Steam Next Fest

Embers of the Uncrowned

Type: MMORPG | Steam

Embers of the Uncrowned is a dark fantasy MMORPG where fast-paced, satisfying isometric view combat meets brutal, gory visuals. In an epic tale drenched in human blood at the hands of elven invaders, embark on a journey to reignite the house’s last ember of hope.

Mithrall

Type: MMORPG / Coop | Steam

Mithrall is a Massive sandbox survival game with epic battles, dynamic exploration & real-time conquest. Shape the world, forge your legacy, and dominate in servers of up to 15,000 players in a living, breathing dwarven realm of war, trade, and ancient power.

This month has been a challenging one for me. As you’ve noticed, I’ve missed a few events. Both my wife and I are taking advantage of our new healthcare and taking care of a lot of the longstanding things we never could afford. Like rehabbing my right shoulder that has been dislocated twice, and the hip flexor that I partially tore in 2019. Finally, going to physical therapy has also encouraged me to go back to the gym and strengthen the joints we are working on. Both my wife and I have been seeing quite a few doctors lately, which has made my schedule rather tentative at best. It should normalize soon, and I’ll be back on a regular schedule.

With summer coming up, we can expect a bit of a dip in activity as we normally do, but for those of us who are gaming, we’ll have quite a few fun things to play. We have Steam NextFest (June 15) coming and the Summer Game Fest (June 5th) right on the horizon.

Meet Rabby the Tabby, Feral #33

To add more festivities to my festive life, we rescued feral cat #33, which we have dubbed Rabby. This one is almost certainly an abandoned cat that was dumped in our nearby forest. He doesn’t strike, he’s litter box trained, and he loves affection. We heard him meow for the first time a day in.

He had an abscess on his face where it looked like he had been scratched in a fight. He had several scars and cuts on him from outdoor life. We took him in and got him neutered and vaccinated as well as cleaned up with a full round of antibiotics. We’re helping him recover now and hope to place him in a home soon.

If anyone is local and would like an indoor-only cat who is loving and affectionate, let me know. We will likely have him placed in a home by the end of May. He’s already home-ready and progressed through our feral-to-friendly program in days, not weeks. He’s ready for love.

Pacific Northwest Summer Meetup 2026

Join Gaiscioch at the Canterbury Renaissance Faire in Silverton, Oregon, on July 26th for the 2026 Gaiscioch Pacific Northwest Meetup. We will meet up at the food court at 1 PM.

The Canterbury Renaissance Faire is an invitation to participate in an imaginative interactive environment modeled on elements from a plausible Summer Market Faire from the era of “Good Queen Bess” (Elizabeth I, 1558-1603). We see it create an interactive stage where faire goers can experience the sights and sounds, science, entertainments, crafts, and lifestyles of Elizabethan Village Folk, celebrating the best of their village life.

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What Are We Playing?

This month, there are several new game drops, and our Gaiscioch are raiding quite a few new worlds on top of our big chapters in Guild Wars 2 and Conqueror’s Blade. Here are a few of the latest games to catch our eye:

• Soulmask - 1.0 Launch

• The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria

• Windrose

• Gloria Victis (Beta)

• The Quinfall

• Elder Scrolls Online

• Dawn of Defiance (Beta)

• Dune Awakening

• Scars of Honor (Beta)

• Albion Online

If you’re looking to get involved, hop onto Discord and give yourself the respective roles in #Channels and Roles.

April 2026 Gaiscioch.com Updates

Over the past month, I’ve been optimizing a few more Gaiscioch.com scripts and have removed the requirements for Leadership and Fellowship for progression, moving our system to a more flat-line progression system.

I’ve also built a 100-level system for community progression that will unlock new titles for you and provide you with your role in the community.

The Roles will be assigned as follows:

• Level 1: New Member

• Level 10: Member

• Level 20: Veteran Member

• Level 30: Guardian

• Level 40: Warlord

• Level 50: Legend

Each level you game has a unique Celtic theme title. Level 100 is set to 2.5 million exp (Honor points), which is a bar that is far too high for me on purpose. There is no change in role after level 50, just more titles. Level 50 is set to 150,000, which is where the Laoch rank currently lives.

What happens to Fellowship / Leadership and Artisan, Scholar, Discovery, and Social points?

These will become a chart that shows you where your point distribution comes from. All of these will build your XP points, and you can use any of those old systems to earn points towards your levels.

How will the new pathways work?

I’m setting up the new system to group adventures and activities into specific pathways or Houses. Each will have a primary House associated with it. For example:

• Guild Wars 2 = Mysticism

• Conqueror’s Blade = Warfare

• Guild Wars 2 WvW = Warfare

• Dune Awakening = Discovery

• Enshrouded = Artisanship

• Delta Force = Shadows

Games will be assigned a primary House. Then activity types can also be assigned a House, so PvP siege events can be attributed to Warfare, while other activities in-game are assigned to Mysticism.

The Houses:

• House of Mysticism - Fantasy & Medieval

• House of Warfare - Siege Warfare

• House of Artisanship - Survival & Crafting

• House of Discovery - Sci-Fi and Exploration

• House of Shadows - Tactical & Strategy

Each of these houses will have 20 titles that can be earned by progressing through the ranks of each house.

Devotion Ranks

We will be showing the length of time you’ve been an active member of the community by upgrading your avatar frame. Launching with the new avatar system, these avatar frames will unlock as you continue to log in to Gaiscioch.com. Devotion is based on the number of days you’ve logged into Gaiscioch.com. Your timer continues to run as long as you log in once per week. If you go AFK for an extended period of time, your timer will stop and continue when you return.

1. Sailetheach (Stag) - 7 days

2. Faolchu (Wolf) - 30 days

3. Capall (Horse) - 90 days

4. Iompróidh (Bear) - 180 days

5. Fhiaigh (Raven) - 360 days

6. Aracos (Hawk) - 720 days

7. Ulchabhán (Owl) - 1,080 days

8. Iolair (Eagle) - 1,440 days

9. Griobhta (Griffin) - 2,700 days

10. Arach (Dragon) - 3,650 days

Tying it all together

There will be a new Titles section on your profile where you can choose which title you’d like to display below your name, similar to how you can in most MMOs. You can choose from the various titles you’ve unlocked. All in all, I am working to turn Gaiscioch into a Meta-MMORPG where you can level up by playing MMORPG & Cooperative games together. I even hope to create some fun web-based games to play eventually to help share the history of Gaiscioch and share the real mythology behind it.

Please Welcome our Newest Members!

• FormaldehydeFace

• Ilanios

• Optical

• Robdgreat

• RomeoFox

• SirValardul

Congratulations to our Recent Promotions!

I wanted to take a moment to say congratulations to a few members this month for accepting their next credo and stepping into a new role in our family.

War Council

• Caludon

• CJ

• Maxina

• Robdalf

• TalVaszha

• Tpeyra

• TylerF

• Wags

Guardians

• Brinon

Veterans

• ThatDudeRyan

Thank You to Our Legendary Supporters:

Behind every victory, every adventure, and every story we share stands a group of unsung heroes—our supporters on Patreon, Discord, and Twitch. Your generosity fuels the heart of Gaiscioch, keeping our servers running, our tools sharp, and our dreams alive. You are the guardians of our legacy and the champions behind the curtain. Thank you for helping us continue the tale and keeping the spirit of Gaiscioch burning bright.

Avohaiel, Birdee, Venorik, Radiologikal, WilliamBrandis, Phyrehart, Warchild, CerrisCharredOak, Blienmeis, Kageshukuun, Trithian, Borrys, Varder, Kritus, Flugh, CJ, ZoogieZork, Intp, Foghladha, Zuruta, verve, SirHenryVale, Talania, Robdalf, Tip, Ruuta, Dorda, Greyeagle, Rhynor, Rylssa, Jakemm, Izzy, Vinsinar, Pedro, Isha, SAI, Nikodemus, Radgasken, Benjoseph, Whoflung, Saile, CaptainBubbles, Kimbria, Zady, PJ, GrandpaMij, Tearlach, Ariah, kmfeternal, Kaeleer, Happymancer, Weebitt, Gio, Donaliam, Oldgoat, HousecarlKarl, Crickgy, LordSatwick, Burialsoup, evolOG, Sea, Smitty, Lilanya, ColossalUprising, Toughplyr, Ghengiz, Lexys, Viera31b, LeglessCheetah, Beliar, Wusfud, Nuldii, KaySlays, Thargond, DRHamp, Sudu, Randeth, Roac, Eiahn, Mika, Sindarin, Somercy2163, Namrie, Zio, GrabGames, BananaPancakes, Jessica, Tanek, DemiBeard, JustMike, CoreRed, Lotheym, Jairone, Aemrys, Wags, SeanBlack, REEIII, Anja, Carande, Shadeflayer, Booie, Lorax, Garyc, OolongXLII, Sudy, Atalle, Castyn, Tirwen, Haggal, xrist04, TheGreenRanger, Skittlefart, Arkin, Hyabusaa, Caellius, MisterUrth, Rakerburn, Devoutbishop, Beardtongue, Nubba, Helbourne, Malocclusion, Elsimer, Tpeyra, Wendy, IAncientt, Neoyoshi, TheCruelKing, Harkonis, Bialust, Dracojan, Kirial, Ir1shguy, soggyhamster, Arsnocte, Aalwein, Rofii, Magesw, CKMo, xRolandx, Nicholas1, SHenanegenz, Foxman150, Braves, SunderCats, Crow, Elidien, Avengelyn, TimoDaOne, Proffy, Sekkerhund, Ckemikal, Kado, Rayko, Kiobio, Joseph, AluSeph, Soprema, Aylune, Thelen

Support the Community

THE DROP

We’ve had a few recent announcements in the Game world that I wanted to be sure to share before we go!

Deep Rock Galactic: Rogue Core

RELEASE DATE: May 20, 2026 | Sign Up for the Playtest on Steam

DEEP ROCK GALACTIC: ROGUE CORE is a 1-4 player co-op FPS action roguelite featuring sci-fi dwarves, alien horrors, and procedurally-generated caves. Join the elite dwarven Reclaimers and fight through perilous mining facilities infested with deadly Core Spawn. For Rock and Stone!

AION 2

RELEASE DATE: 2026 | Expect big announcement at Summer Game Fest

AION 2 is the only MMORPG built around a world where the sky is the battlefield. Choose your faction, ascend as a Daeva, and fight a faction war across a world 36 times larger than the original. PC only, on Unreal Engine 5.

Honor of Kings: World

Alpha Signups Now Open

Honor of Kings: World is an eastern fantasy multiplayer action RPG where you and your friends explore a vast realm and embark on thrilling adventures with legendary heroes! The game expands on the lore of the world’s most popular MOBA game, Honor of Kings, with an ambitious, beautiful and immersive cross-platform, multiplayer experience featuring character development, combat and exploration.

Gaiscioch Community Roundtable - Feb. 28th

Join us for this month’s Gaiscioch Community Roundtable as we discuss what’s new and exciting in the Gaiscioch Community. We will be meeting in the Gaiscioch Roundtable channel at 1 PM PT / 4 PM ET for a quick one-hour open mic night to share what adventures and events you’re hosting and discuss some new games on the horizon. Come share your thoughts!

Please welcome our newest members!

AluSeph, Avocado, Basil, Bruicelev, Dioneprey, Elric, Gierfrid, HariTheyezI2eb3l, Kayross, Labbe, LumosLumos, Lydia, madnessbane, MaubySan, MorgremNanoy, OGPatriot, Orograle, Otsala, QuietWolf, ragnar1234, Ragnarly, RegiisReverie, SaltyHumor, Samady, SertiPhyd, Silvermoon, Skub, SmithyJones, SunpunkTankhead15, TokieWartooth, Toxichartzz, Urdin, Wally, and Zergxy

Thank you to our Supporters!

None of this would be possible without your help! Thank you for your contributions via Patreon, Discord, and Twitch. You’re helping keep this community running.

Avohaiel, Birdee, Venorik, Radiologikal, WilliamBrandis, Phyrehart, Warchild, CerrisCharredOak, Blienmeis, Kageshukuun, Trithian, Borrys, Kritus, Varder, Flugh, Intp, CJ, ZoogieZork, Zuruta, Foghladha, verve, SirHenryVale, Talania, Robdalf, Tip, Ruuta, Dorda, Greyeagle, Rhynor, Rylssa, Jakemm, Izzy, Vinsinar, Pedro, Isha, SAI, Nikodemus, Radgasken, Benjoseph, Whoflung, Saile, CaptainBubbles, Kimbria, Zady, PJ, GrandpaMij, Tearlach, kmfeternal, Kaeleer, Happymancer, Weebitt, Gio, Oldgoat, Donaliam, Ariah, Shadeflayer, HousecarlKarl, Crickgy, LordSatwick, Burialsoup, evolOG, Sea, Smitty, Lilanya, ColossalUprising, Toughplyr, Ghengiz, Lexys, Viera31b, LeglessCheetah, Beliar, Wusfud, Nuldii, KaySlays, Thargond, DRHamp, Sudu, Randeth, Roac, Eiahn, Sindarin, Somercy2163, Zio, GrabGames, Mika, BananaPancakes, Jessica, Tanek, JustMike, CoreRed, Namrie, DemiBeard, Jairone, Lotheym, Aemrys, Wags, SeanBlack, REEIII, Anja, Carande, Booie, Lorax, Garyc, OolongXLII, Sudy, Atalle, Castyn, Haggal, xrist04, TheGreenRanger, Arkin, Hyabusaa, Caellius, MisterUrth, Rakerburn, Skittlefart, Devoutbishop, Beardtongue, Nubba, Tirwen, Helbourne, Malocclusion, Elsimer, Tpeyra, Wendy, IAncientt, Neoyoshi, TheCruelKing, Harkonis, Bialust, Dracojan, Kirial, Ir1shguy, soggyhamster, Arsnocte, Aalwein, Rofii, Magesw, CKMo, xRolandx, Nicholas1, SHenanegenz, Foxman150, Braves, SunderCats, Crow, Elidien, Avengelyn, TimoDaOne, Proffy, Sekkerhund, Ckemikal, Kado, Rayko, Kiobio, Joseph, AluSeph, Soprema, Aylune, and Thelen

A Dramatic February Comes to a Close

The Games Industry Lost Its Mind a Little This Month.

This month was a bit of a massacre when it came to the tech/gaming industry. Let’s break down a few of the big stories.

Microsoft loses Phil Spencer & Sarah Bond, Replaces them with Microsoft AI Exec Asha Sharma

Phil Spencer began his Microsoft journey in 1988 and helped them launch the original XBOX in 2001. He was a legend in the industry and has decided to retire. On his heels came the announcement of XBOX President Sarah Bond’s resignation and the appointment of Microsoft AI Executive Asha Sharma to fill the role of Microsoft Gaming’s CEO.

This caused a massive uproar, as Asha Sharma has no gaming experience at all, with all of her experience coming from AI, her engineering at Meta and Instacart, and she serves as a board member for Home Depot.

IGN posted a wonderful article about the topic that I encourage everyone to give a read. Time will tell what fate awaits the Microsoft Gaming Lineup, which includes Elder Scrolls Online, World of Warcraft, and future MMORPGs.

New World’s Second Coming?

In another dramatic turn of events, Alistair McFarlane, the game director of Rust, has offered to buy New World from Amazon for $25 million dollars. In the following weeks, he announced that he had now signed an NDA and can no longer discuss the potential sale. We will have to just wait and see what comes of this. Can New World have a second life? What are your thoughts?

Read more about this dramatic plot twist

The Elephant in the Room: Ashes of Creation

This, by far, is the most dramatic twist of the month that affects a good chunk of our community. Ashes of Creation was a game that had some serious potential for our community, and now it seems like a far-fetched glimmer of dust in a forgotten galaxy.

There’s been a lot of discussion about this and a lot of misinformation and snowballed conclusions. I think in the coming months, as the multiple lawsuits playout we’ll see the true story emerge, but as it stands now, all we know is Steven Sharrif exited stage left in the most dramatic way. His leadership team then resigned as well. The new owners of the IP laid off the entire team without pay, and Ashes now drifts online until the servers go dark forever.

Accusations flew from all parties involved. The truth will likely come out through the court cases. For now, everything is just speculation and assumptions. We won’t know the whole story until the court cases are completed. For now, grab the popcorn and let’s commiserate with each other on the loss of one of the most promising looking MMO’s we’ve had in a while.

The Great AI Resignation

While not specifically about gaming, I think it’s going to have a profound effect on the industry all the same. This past month, we saw a number of key players in the AI Sector resign from their positions:

• Mrinank Sharma | Head of Safeguards | Anthropic | Left with Ethical concerns & stark "world in peril" warning

• David Silver | Chief Scientist | DeepMind | Leaving to found Ineffable Intelligence

• Zoë Hitzig | Researcher | OpenAI | Opposition to ads in ChatGPT

• Ryan Beiermeister | VP Product Policy | OpenAI |Fired for her opposition to "Adult Mode" & Safety concerns

• Tony Wu & Jimmy Ba | Co-Founders | xAI | Left due to their strategic shifts and looking towards their “Next chapter”

• Geoffrey Hinton | Godfather of AI | Google

I believe this is just the tip of the iceberg, and we will be seeing many more in the coming months. These companies have been operating at multi-billion dollar losses, and the bubble is about to pop. We will see who survives.

What’s Going On in Gaiscioch?

Overall, our community is growing and exploring several new worlds.

Guild Wars 2

Guild: Gaiscioch na Rall

Our Guild Wars 2 chapter has been riding on some of its most active numbers since launch, and we are continuing to grow. We are reducing the rotation of our 500 person roster, and many of our members are now rotating at 2 months. Our goal is to get 500 active players in the roster. If you ever go on leave and end up being rotated out, you can simply request an invite, and we’ll get you back in the Roster asap.

Our Weekly Event Lineup:

• Sun. @ 9:00 AM PT: From Rags to Riches - Mika

• Tues @ 10:30 AM PT: Namrie’s Fractal Event - Namrie

• Tues @ 6:00 PM PT: Cal’s Rift Hunting- Rebooting - Caludon

• Wed. @ 4:00 PM PT: GW2: New Player Adventures - Lv. 2+ - Foghladha

• Thu. @ 9:30 AM PT: Darcy’s Guild Wars 2 Storyline Event The Icebrood Saga Chapter 1 - Darcy

• Fri. @ 8:00 AM PT: Great Hunt for Achievements - Mika

• Fri. @ 4:00 PM PT: GW2: Beginner Friendly WvW - Foghladha

• Sat. @ 8:00 AM PT: Having Fun Doing World Completion - GmaFog

Conqueror’s Blade

Server: Elysium Peak | Guild: Gaiscioch & GaisciochDubh

The war continues as we wrap up our 25th season this week. We have 2 wars left, and so far, we’re looking pretty solid going into the final week. We’ve faced off against Warborn, ImperialGuard, NoEvil, and the Cohorts in the past few weeks and came out on top. Things are really heating up for our final showdown.

In addition to the close of the 25th season Roses, the announcement of the next season is generating some massive hype. Dubbed “Conqueror’s Blade 2.0,” we’re looking at a massive rework of gameplay systems and even territory wars. I will be paying close attention to the changes and will bring you an exclusive issue focused on the changes coming to Conqueror’s Blade. Be sure to follow the Conqueror’s Blade topic.

Our Weekly Event Lineup:

• Mon. @ 4:00 PM PT: CB: Battalion Practice (Siege & Events) - Foghladha

• Tue. @ 4:00 PM PT: CB: Bandit Raids & Warmup Sieges - Foghladha

• Tue. @ 5:30 PM PT: CB: Territory Wars - Foghladha

• Fri. @ 6:00 PM PT: CB: Battalion Practice (Siege & Events) - Foghladha

• Sat. @ 11:00 AM PST: CB: Last Chance Bandit Raids - Foghladha

• Sat. @ 4:00 PM PST: CB: Warmup Sieges - Foghladha

• Sat. @ 5:30 PM PST: CB: Territory Wars - Foghladha

Adventures

We have a couple of extracurricular events on the calendar each week for those looking to explore additional worlds with friends.

Weekly Event Lineup:

• Sun. @ 7:00 AM PT: Where Winds Meet: Sunday morning Wind Gusts - Jairone

• Mon. @ 6PM PT: StarRupture Coop Party - Foghladha

The Adventure Lineup

This month, several new games arrived on our doorstep unexpectedly. Let’s highlight a few big adventures you can play right now!

The Quinfall

Type: MMORPG | Server: Chicago, Channel 2 | Guild: Gaiscioch

Embark on an adventurous journey to explore the Quinfall universe. Be a part of unique battles and an immersive story with dozens of different professions in the depths of medieval times in an all-new MMORPG experience.

Learn More

StarRupture

Type: 4-Player Coop

StarRupture is a first-person open-world base-building game with advanced combat and tons of exploration. Play alone or in a group on this sublime and ever-changing planet, extract and manage resources, create your complex industrial system, and fight off hordes of alien monsters.

Learn More

Epitome

Type: MMORPG

Welcome to the system of Epitome. Explore a world woven from the threads of reality. Here, we, the Archons, my creations, rule over their unique realms, shaping and distorting them according to their desires. This is no mere adventure - enter Epitome and strive to become an Archon.

Learn More

Coming Soon

World of Titans

Type: MMORPG

World of Titans is a high-fantasy MMORPG built by MMO players who miss that feeling of logging into a world that actually feels alive. Form parties, build guilds, dive into dungeons and raids, and fight for your faction in a story-driven world.

Scars of Honor

Type: MMORPG

Set on the war-torn continent of Aragon, two alliances - the disciplined Sacred Order and the relentless Domination - battle for survival as an ancient Ice Dragon stirs in the frozen North.

Choose your faction, race, and class, then build your hero through a modern MMO combat system, evolving talents, personal Scars, meaningful crafting, and endlessly replayable Evershifting Dungeons.

The Horizon

A few new exciting games dropped onto our horizon this month. Give these a look and let us know what you think!

Darkhaven

Type: MMORPG

Darkhaven is a next-generation ARPG brought to you by many of the original creators of Diablo and Diablo II. Explore a procedurally generated and fully destructible open world unlike any other in this solo or multiplayer adventure.

Over The Top WWI

Type: MMOFPS | Launches: March 6th

Join 200-player battles in Over The Top: WWI - an intense shooter set in the gritty backdrop of World War I. Pick your class, choose from a vast arsenal, including rifles, artillery, airplanes and powerful tanks, and experience the chaos of fully destructible battlefields.

Under a Rock

Type: 10-Player Cooperative

A procedural open-world survival craft game for 1-10 players. Explore a primitive but dangerous place with a different evolutionary path; here, wildlife is oversized, Neanderthals still exist, and curses are real.

Share your thoughts!

Which new games are you most looking forward to? Be sure to comment below or visit our #Adventure-Discussion channel in Discord. We love hearing your feedback.

Be sure to check out tomorrow’s Steam Next Fest story!

This year, we have a long, fun road ahead of us. With new expansions, new games entering the fold, and hundreds of events waiting to be enjoyed. From Guild Wars 2 to Conqueror’s Blade, from our newly launched Ashes of Creation adventure to the launch of Chrono Odyssey later this year, this year is looking to be a big one.

Let’s dive in and take a look at the big news and games on the horizon.

Gaiscioch Community News

The Great Website Migration

We have migrated to our new server and upgraded to the latest version of PHP and MariaDB. While about 80% of the website is error-free, I will continue hunting and eliminating oddities as I find them.

There is still a lot to do across Gaiscioch.com, GaisciochMagazine.com, ConquerorsBladeaHub.com, TelaraSaga.com, ChroniclesOfTamriel.com, GreatTyrianAdventure.com, gsch.info, and extralife.gaiscioch.com. There are additionally 5 other sites that moved with this migration, too, that I have been working on fixing.

At the end of the day, I feel the site is running smoother than it was, and I’ve also begun setting it up for the new system. Together, we’ll be building a magnificent future for our community.

New Gaiscioch.com Synced Discord Bot

While I was migrating our website, I began brushing up on my Python, and with the help of ChatGPT, connecting some dots and finding a cheap Discord bot hosting place, I managed to get my Gaiscioch.com bridge up and running.

This bot syncs ranks between Gaiscioch.com and our Discord, as well as tracks when people contribute to the community through Discord. No,w instead of having to manually run this process daily or weekly It does it several times a day automatically.

Some additional features I’m looking to add in the future are:

• Better event announcements

• Automatically gives Discord ranks when you join an adventure or removes ranks when you leave an adventure.

• Logging in or registering to Gaiscioch.com using your Discord login. (Using oauth)

• Announcing Promotions, awards, and community accomplishments to Discord.

Mark Your Calendars: G4EL 2026: Nov. 6-8

Join us for our 16th annual Gaiscioch for Extra Life as we celebrate our 25th year as a community playing some old favorites. We’ll be diving into some retro gems this year, as well as our newest and greatest.

Featuring:

• Dark Age of Camelot

• Guild Wars Reforged

• Return of Reckoning (Warhammer Online)

• Guild Wars 2

• Elder Scrolls Online

• Conqueror’s Blade

We will be treating this as a 25th-year homecoming tour to show players where we used to play. We will be forming up new characters and exploring the beginning scenes of each game together.

More Information coming soon to https://gsch.info/extralife

Upcoming Releases

• Jan. 27th 2026: Echos of Elysium

• Mar. 2nd 2026: World of Warcraft: Midnight

• Mar. 2026: The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin

• Mar. 2026: SAND: Raiders of Sophie

Please Welcome our Newest Members!

AluSeph, Bruicelev, Dioneprey, droffilc, Elric, FuddGierfrid, HariTheyez, Lydia, madnessbane, Morckye, OGPatriotOrograle, Otsala, Regiis, Reverie, Samady, SertiPhydSilvermoon, Simticia, SmithyJones, Sunpunk, TokieWartooth, ToxichartzzUrdin, Urlish, Zergxy

Congratulations to our latest Promotions!

Guardians

• Lotheym

Veterans

• BoTheLegend

• Skittlefart

• Tangent

Members

• EllieLobelia

• OdenallFather

• RiverSongr

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Thank you to our Supporters!

None of this would be possible without your help! Thank you for your contributions via Patreon, Discord, and Twitch. You’re helping keep this community running.

Avohaiel, Birdee, Venorik, Radiologikal, WilliamBrandis, Phyrehart, CerrisCharredOak, Warchild, Blienmeis, Kageshukuun, Trithian, Borrys, Varder, Kritus, Intp, ZoogieZork, CJ, Flugh, Zuruta, verve, Foghladha, SirHenryVale, Talania, Robdalf, Tip, Dorda, Greyeagle, Ruuta, Rhynor, Rylssa, Jakemm, Izzy, Vinsinar, Pedro, Isha, SAI, Nikodemus, Radgasken, Benjoseph, Whoflung, Saile, CaptainBubbles, Kimbria, Zady, GrandpaMij, Tearlach, kmfeternal, Kaeleer, Happymancer, Weebitt, Gio, Oldgoat, Donaliam, Ariah, Shadeflayer, HousecarlKarl, Crickgy, LordSatwick, Burialsoup, Sea, Smitty, Lilanya, evolOG, ColossalUprising, Toughplyr, Ghengiz, Lexys, Viera31b, LeglessCheetah, Beliar, Wusfud, Nuldii, KaySlays, Thargond, DRHamp, PJ, Sudu, Roac, Eiahn, Randeth, Sindarin, Somercy2163, Zio, GrabGames, Mika, BananaPancakes, Jessica, Tanek, JustMike, CoreRed, DemiBeard, Jairone, Aemrys, Namrie, Lotheym, Wags, SeanBlack, REEIII, Anja, Carande, Booie, Lorax, Garyc, Darj, Sudy, Atalle, Castyn, Haggal, xrist04, TheGreenRanger, Arkin, Hyabusaa, Caellius, MisterUrth, Rakerburn, Devoutbishop, Beardtongue, Skittlefart, Nubba, Tirwen, Helbourne, Malocclusion, Elsimer, Tpeyra, Wendy, IAncientt, Neoyoshi, TheCruelKing, Harkonis, Bialust, Dracojan, Kirial, soggyhamster, Arsnocte, Aalwein, Rofii, Magesw, CKMo, xRolandx, Ir1shguy, Nicholas1, SHenanegenz, Foxman150, Braves, SunderCats, Crow, Elidien, Avengelyn, TimoDaOne, Proffy, Sekkerhund, Ckemikal, Kado, Rayko, Kiobio, Joseph, AluSeph, Soprema, Aylune, Thelen

Upcoming Adventures

With an eternal eye on the horizon, a few new MMORPG’s and Cooperative titles landed in my inbox. Check out these new titles and cast your vote for your favorites.

• The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin (Mysticism) - an open-world anime RPG set in the universe of [The Seven Deadly Sins]. Step into the role of Prince Tristan of Liones and explore an open-world Britannia, as you embark on a journey to restore order to a world thrown into chaos by the collision of time and space.

• World of Titans MMORPG (Mysticism) - World of Titans is a high-fantasy MMORPG built by MMO players who miss that feeling of logging into a world that actually feels alive. Form parties, build guilds, dive into dungeons and raids, and fight for your faction in a story-driven world.

• Of Peaks & Tides (Artistanship) - Step onto this vast ancient land shaped by intuitive physics, and form a new world born of your imagination. Explore solo or team up online with friends. Reforge the mortal realm devastated by divine wrath. Feel the world shift with your every move. Your lands await. Will you answer?

• Chronicles: Medieval (Warfare) - Step into a vast, dynamic medieval sandbox. Create your character and forge your path from rags to riches. Engage in intense combat, fight for land, glory, and legacy, and lead massive armies into epic, large-scale battles.

• Echoes of Elysium (Artisanship) - Survive the skies in Echoes of Elysium, a co-op airship survival RPG. Build and customize your floating fortress, gather resources, and explore a vast procedural clockwork world with up to 6 friends. Battle land and skyborne threats while uncovering mysteries in a paradise on the brink.

Recently Launched Adventures

This past few months, several new adventures launched. Some have been embraced by the community at large, while others flew under the radar with curious eyes looking into them. Will they thrive or will they fall, that is for you to decide. Which of these do you enjoy?

• Ashes of Creation (Warfare) - An old-school take on the modern MMORPG set in a living, reactive world where your choices shape civilization. In this PvX open world sandbox, players will build cities, forge empires, and lay siege to foes. Uncover the Ancients as you fight to reclaim the fallen world of Verra.

• StarRupture (Discovery) - A first-person open world base-building game with advanced combat and tons of exploration. Play alone or in a group on this sublime and ever-changing planet, extract and manage resources, create your complex industrial system, and fight off hordes of alien monsters.

• Where Winds Meet (Mysticism)- an epic Wuxia open-world action-adventure RPG set in ancient China in the tenth century. Players will assume the role of a young sword master as they embark on a journey to uncover the mysteries of their own identity. Let the wind carry your legend on an epic journey to the East!

• Anvil Empires (Warfare) - a massively multiplayer game where thousands of players work together to build empires, wage war, and conquer in a persistent online world. March alongside armies of players in massive melee battles and large-scale sieges.

• World of Sea Battle (Warfare) - Set sail in World of Sea Battle, an action-packed open-world MMO in the Golden Age of Sail! Command historic ships, battle in PvP & PvE, shape the economy, and engage in territorial guild wars in your quest for glory across the high seas!

Major Upcoming Adventures

The two major titles still on our chapter watch board are Chrono Odyssey and ArcheAge Chronicles. While there is likely some time before these arrive, these two appear to have the best chance of success within our community. We will keep a close eye on them and continue assisting with providing feedback to their respective teams to help shape a world we’d like to play in.

Chrono Odyssey (Mysticism) - A Next-generation Action MMORPG. Game features include awe-inspiring visuals powered by Unreal Engine 5, a vast and intricately designed seamless open world, dynamic action-based combat mechanics based on time manipulation, and extensive customization.

ArcheAge Chronicles (Mysticism) - Explore Auroria, a vast and vibrant world brimming with rich lore and thrilling action. ArcheAge Chronicles delivers an immersive experience that will capture players' hearts, whether they are newcomers to the setting or seasoned adventurers.

The Watchlist

Here is a sample of some of the other titles we are watching the development of.

MMORPG:

• Guild Wars 3

• Scars of Honor - Fantasy MMORPG

• Stars Reach - Sci-Fi Survival MMORPG

• SAND: Raiders of Sophie - Sci-fi Survival MMORPG

• Bellatores - Survival Siege Warfare MMORPG

• Epitome - Indie Fantasy MMORPG

• WorldShards - Fantasy MMORPG

• Cinder City - Futuristic MMO Tactical Shooter

COOP:

• ATMOSFAR - Sci-fi Survival

• Windrose - Pirate Adventures

• The Cube - Sci-fi Shooter

• Light No Fire - Sandbox RPG

• Legacy of Valor - Strategy Action RPG

• Far Far West - Wacky Western Shooter

• Canyons - Shooter

• Kingmakers - Medieval Strategy Shooter Sandbox

• Reaper Actual - Tactical Survival FPS

Share your thoughts!

Which new games are you most looking forward to? Be sure to comment below or visit our #Adventure-Discussion channel in Discord. We love hearing your feedback.

Season’s Greetings from Gaiscioch

Dearest Kinfolk,

I hope the holidays treat you well. Holidays can be a very happy and sometimes somber time. We’ve shared many great adventures together over the years, and I look forward to the future with all of you.

I want to offer my ear to all of you. If you are having any hardship or rough time getting through the holidays, shoot me a message in Discord. Times are not always easy. Sometimes, they are the backstory to an epic moment in our lives when we rise up and defeat the odds. Remember, it’s only in our darkest moments that we have the most potential to shine. I’m here for you if you need me. Don’t hesitate to reach out.

Serious stuff aside, I look forward to exploring the holiday events and festivities with all of you. I’m pulling all my currently active events and throwing up some new festive events. So keep an eye out for those! I’ll be resuming a regular calendar in January.

Thank you for being such a wonderful part of this merry community, and I look forward to our futures together.

Warmest Regards,

Foghladha

Guild Wars 2: Winters Day Festival

It’s the coziest time in the Tyrian calendar—Wintersday has come again! From now until January 2, players of any level can enjoy partaking in traditional Wintersday games and entertainments while earning seasonal rewards. Check out the full release notes for all the details, and head to Divinity’s Reach in the game when you’re ready to experience the magic for yourself.

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Conqueror’s Blade

Christmas Limited Mode [Ice Cold Colosseum] Returns for a Limited Time! Each side starts with 13 Trophies. Every time a player’s Hero or a Vanguard Hero is defeated, that side loses 1 Trophy. When either side loses all Trophies, their Boss appears. Defeat the enemy Boss to claim final victory.

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Elder Scrolls Online

It’s time to make merry with the return of the New Life Festival in-game event!

The 2025 New Life Festival in-game event arrives at 10AM EST on Thursday, December 18, 2025, and continues until 10AM EST on Tuesday, January 6, 2026. This year’s festivities include new collectibles, boosted XP, new event quests, and more.

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Guild Wars Reforged

It’s time for Wintersday, that joyous time of year when towns glimmer with festive decor, vendors offer seasonal treats, and the hearts of Tyrians everywhere are filled with goodwill.

As always, the towns of Lion’s Arch, Droknar’s Forge, Ascalon City, Kamadan, and the Eye of the North will be decked out in Wintersday decorations. Visitors to Lion’s Arch, Kamadan, and the Eye of the North will be invited to participate in holiday quests, missions, and games, all with their own rewards.

Mark your calendar! Wintersday events begin at 12:00 p.m. Pacific (UTC -8) on December 19 and run until 12:00 p.m. on January 2.

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Palia: Winter’s Wonder

Welcome back, Palians, to the Winter’s Wonder edition of the Palia Path Roadmap! This is your seasonal snapshot of what’s arriving in the cozy snow-dusted weeks ahead, what’s quietly cooking behind the scenes, and what festive surprises are still tucked under the tree.

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Lord of the Rings Online: Yule Festival

As the end of the year approaches and the weather turns cold, snowy players throughout Middle-earth gather for fun! Our annual Yuletide Festival features games, rewards, and other great ways to celebrate Winter!

The 2025 Yuletide Festival begins at 10:00 AM Eastern (-5 GMT) on December 11th and runs until 3:00 AM Eastern (-5 GMT) on January 5th, 2026!

Learn More

Addition Seasonal Events

• Once Human Starlight Holiday Month

• Throne and Liberty Startree Solstice Event

• WoW Feast of Winter Veil 2025

• Lost Ark Winter’s Wrath

• FFXIV Starlight Celebration

• Winter is Coming to Game of Thrones Kingmakers

We had another great year of Extra Life almost bringing in 1,800 for the Children’s Miracle Network. We’ll still be taking donations up to Jan 1st here. Now that that’s past us, it’s time for the Great Server Migration to begin! If you missed the news earlier this month, check it out here. Be sure to choose your prizes if you won during the Extra Life!

The Community Conference Delayed

With the great migration taking place over December, there’s no way for me to pull off the Community Conference and the migration. Therefore, I’m postponing the conference to January 25th. I’m hoping this will provide me the time I need after the dust settles to produce the show.

The Horizon

We’ve seen some pretty cool announcements come our way, including Ashes of Creation’s drop onto Early Access. Let’s do a quick rundown on what’s going on in our community this month.

House of Warfare

Ashes of Creation - Dec 11th

Now not everyone is going to be jumping on board, but I will be diving in and scheduling a few streams so we as a community can explore it and make the decision if this is a place we want to call home. Stay tuned for that announcement. I will be joined by SirHenryVale, HousecarlKarl, Mika, Donaliam, Seacoral, and Trithian as we dive into this game and examine its potential.

Adventure︱Steam

Conqueror’s Blade - Crown & Cross Conclusion

The season is coming to an end, and next season appears to be when the two-handed bastard sword makes its way into Conqueror’s Blade as a hero weapon. A developer video teased the making of the class, so we should be able to look forward to that in the near future. That said, December-January, I’ll be migrating Conqueror’s Blade Hub, so my usual new season preview may be delayed.

Adventure︱Steam

World of Sea Battle

This past month, Gaiscioch formed a clan in World of Sea Battle, the new open sea MMO. Gaiscioch is looking for members to join us so we can launch into the trade guilds before finding a faction to throw our weight behind. If you like Sea Dogs, Black Flag, or Pirates but wish it was an MMO, then check this one out. It’s has PvE only areas and PvP areas for those who want to compete. Certainly worth trying.

Adventure︱Steam

House of Mysticism

Guild Wars 2 - Visions of Eternity

The party never stops in Guild Wars 2. Our community is riding on full these days with the afk window shrinking to below 3 months for the first time since launch. We are constantly having to rotate people out to make room for new players. For those returning, hit any of us up for an invite. Everyone can invite. Over the course of December, my activity is going to be sporadic as I’ll be traveling for a good chunk of it but I do want to get some story events in the books to help people get through the latest story chapters with the expansion.

Adventure︱Steam

Guild Wars Reforged - Dec 3rd

If you’ve ever been curious about the original Guild Wars, now’s the time to jump in. Guild Wars Reforged is launching on Dec 3rd, and our community has an active group of players playing weekly together. Get involved and see the events unfold that shape the world of Guild Wars 2.

Adventure︱Steam

Where Winds Meet

This quiet little game with astonishing graphics and creative gameplay mechanics snuck up on many and appeared out of nowhere. While it does have a guild system and some open-world areas where you can play with others, it’s largely considered a co-op game. It is, however, one of the most beautiful and wonderfully written free games we’ve seen in a long time. Check it out for yourself and join Gaiscioch in-game to find others to play with.

Adventure︱Steam

House of Artisanship

Enshrouded - Wake of the Water Launched

For those who didn’t know, Gaiscioch has a private server available. I welcome you to join us using the password “family”. We have a main Gaiscioch base labeled as Gaiscioch HQ on the map. Please build up your houses there. We use the other bases as teleport locations to important areas. The only base we plan to keep is that one, so please make sure to build around it. You can adopt one of the many rooms if you like or even help us make the place home. This is a collaborative effort, and all help is welcome. Come explore the Wake of the Water with us!

Echoes of Elysium - Dec. 4

Survive the skies in Echoes of Elysium, a co-op airship survival RPG. Build and customize your floating fortress, gather resources, and explore a vast procedural clockwork world with up to 6 friends. Battle land and skyborne threats while uncovering mysteries in a paradise on the brink.

Steam

Cloudheim

Ragnarok shattered the world, and the gods have chosen you to shape the next one. Cloudheim is a 1-4 player action adventure that blends crafting with chaotic physics-based combat. Awaken forgotten deities, drive back corruption, and upgrade your shop in the sky to bring harmony to a broken realm.
Steam

House of Discovery

StarRupture - Jan 6. (Sign up for Playtest Now)

StarRupture is a first-person open-world base-building game with advanced combat and tons of exploration. Play alone or in a group on this sublime and ever-changing planet, extract and manage resources, create your complex industrial system and fight off hordes of alien monsters.

Steam

House of Shadows

PIONER - Dec. 16

If you were a fan of Stalker and always wished they made a multiplayer version, well, meet the overachiever PIONER. PIONER drops players into a vast, grim world, where survival hinges on exploration, crafting, and smart resource management. As an MMO FPS, it offers both PvE missions and intense PvP zones, with unique crafting mechanics, hundreds of weapons, and a deep story to explore.

Steam

Share your Feedback!

Let us know which of these games you’re most excited about, or let us know what game is on your horizon you’d like us to check in on. This ship is steered by the current of its players. If the community wants to play something, we want to play it with you!

Now 24 years behind us and over 9,000 registered members strong, we have conquered the impossible, done the unimaginable, won awards, built our own magazine, streamed for thousands, and raised nearly $60,000 for children in need. We’ve slain dragons, killed the unkillable, broken records in the games we touch, and entertained the masses.

All the while being drawn together by a never-ending thirst for adventure! It’s remarkable what happens when you let people play how they want, when they want, for as long as they want, with who they want. Magic happens, and 24 years later, here we are.

Not a day goes by that I’m not proud of all of you. From distant shores to my own town, you’ve come, shared, and built this community.

The Road Ahead

For years, we have sailed the sea of MMORPGs searching for that new home. All the Islands we’ve come upon have been small and washed away into the deep blue. We saw the rise and fall of Bless, Gloria Victis Astellia, Elyon, Crowfall, Devillian, Defiance, Wildstar, Firefall, Tera, Echo of Soul, Swords of Legend, and, most recently, New World. While these games may be distant memories, we shared many great adventures within them, and for a time, we were entertained. But they all lacked that something to keep us coming back.

Game Developers have shrunk the size of guilds from Unlimited in RIFT, to 1000 in World of Warcraft, to 500 in Guild Wars 2, to 100 in Conqueror’s Blade, to 70 people in Throne & Liberty, and it’s likely this trend will continue. While the grandiose MMO of days past seems to be a distant memory, we have found ways to adapt and flourish. Through our adventures, we have continued our quest to unite people with similar passions.

Looking to our horizon, I am hopeful about our future and want to take us on yet another great adventure. The first major challenge I must face to get us there is the website we’ve used for 24 years. It has served us well, but like our games of days past, it too needs to look towards its next chapter.

Gaiscioch.com

I’ll be honest with you all. The site is in dire straits and needs to be rebuilt. It’s not going to be a fast process. When we had to make the PHP 4.5 to 7.1 jump over the course of a weekend, we glued things together the best we could, but with over 20 years of code piling up, this monster is slow and a nightmare to maintain.

With 24 years of history, this site has served us well, but it’s time to build for the future. To do that, I’m going to rip it down to the foundation and build it new.

Over the Holidays, I will be tearing it to the ground and rebuilding it. I’ve discussed what pieces we should keep with and aim to get restored asap, but other areas like the Tavern will be going away now that Discord has taken over most communication.

The core areas I plan to have online day 1 are the Event System, Leadership, and Fellowship. I also plan to rebuild how progression works in Gaiscioch. I’ve wanted to simplify the system for years, and this seems like a good chance.

I will do my absolute best to try to preserve what data I can, but we need to shrink the amount of disk space is required. If all goes well, the site should be lightning fast and not take 8+ seconds to load at times.

Gaiscioch: Year 25

This is a big year for us, and I plan to position us in a way that we can take on the next 25 in new, fun ways. The first and major change is a bit of a step back to our roots. I have decided I want to go back to the place that brought my passion for Irish Mythology to life and gave way to creating the Gaiscioch.

I plan to introduce the Gaiscioch School of Epic Adventure, which includes 5 houses, each with its own motif, theme, emblem, patron, and lore based on Irish Mythology and blended with our community’s culture. You’ll be able to participate in events from any one of the 5 houses and increase your ranks within those houses.

🔴 Warfare - Siege Warfare & Conquest

Patriarch: Lugh Lámfada
Examples: Conqueror’s Blade, Dark Age of Camelot, Warhammer Online, World of Warships, World of Sea Battle, Ashes of Creation, Camelot Unchained, Blood of Steel, Gloria Victis, Warborne Above Ashes, Anvil Empires, Albion Online

Focused on Territory Control, Siege Battles, and epic warfare.

🟢 Mysticism - Fantasy & Medieval

Patriarch: Nuada Airgetlám

Examples: Guild Wars 2, RIFT, Elder Scrolls Online, Black Desert, Soulframe, Chrono Odyssey, Aion 2, ArcheAge Chronicles, Scars of Honor, Fellowship, Blue Protocol, Throne & Liberty

Grand fantastical worlds that embrace magic, mythology, and history.

🔵 Discovery - Sci-fi & Exploration

Patriarch: Manannán mac Lir

Examples: Star Trek Online, Star Citizen, Dune Awakening, Ashfall, Jump Space, Deep Rock Galactic, Warframe, Once Human, Elite Dangerous, Warhammer 40K Darktide, Light No Fire, Secret World

Step into the unknown and brave the unexplored; these games will take you to the far reaches of the known universe.

🟡 Artisanship - Survival & Crafting

Patriarch: Goibinu the Smith

Examples: New World, Enshrouded, Valheim, Light No Fire, Rune 2, Pax Dei, Icarus, Conan Exiles, Portal Knights, Soulmask, Myth of Empires

These games tickle your creativity, encouraging you to dream and build, and touch the sky. Imagination is the limit, and together we dream big and build bigger.

🟣 Shadows - Tactics & Strategy

Matriarch: The Morrigan

Examples: Orcs Must Die, Hunters Inc, Delta Force, Caliber, Warface, Ghost Recon, Rainbow Six: Siege, Overwatch, Fortnite, Shatterline, Blood Bowl 2

Fast-paced, action-packed, sometimes requiring a little stealth, these games are focused on keeping your reflexes sharp and your instincts sharper.

Bringing it together

Overall, I wanted to infuse a little bit of lore into each style of game we play. Providing backstories and information about each of the patrons and stoking the fires of curiosity. In the end, Gaiscioch was born as a way to share a forgotten mythos with gamers, and I would really like it to return to being that platform. I was even thinking of possibly holding some storytelling events in Discord where people could come around the campfire and share their tales each week.

Each of these houses will earn you Experience by claiming events for the games within each house’s purview. This, in turn, builds your profile to show what types of games you lean towards. All of the Experience you earn will go towards your new and improved Gaiscioch rank.

Additionally, I have plans to create subsystems from each of these houses that will carry over to games outside of their particular house. At the end of the day, I plan to use this system to help tie players together by similar interests. Helping people who like to play certain kinds of games find others who enjoy the same type of games.

Year 25 Meetups!

I’m going to be looking for opportunities to celebrate our 25th year with all of you. I would like to schedule some meetups this year, so keep an eye out for where and when. If opportunity allows, we’ll make it happen!

In Closing

The road ahead is uncertain, but I am certain that we are going to have the grandest of adventures filled with laughter and joy. I look forward to sharing this adventure with all of you!

Foghladha

Ah yes, October. The season of pumpkin spice everything, questionable costume decisions, and… charity marathons where we all heroically sacrifice our sleep schedules for a good cause! That’s right folks, it’s Extra Life season—where we channel our inner caffeine-powered night elves, slay digital dragons, build dubious contraptions, and raise money to help real-life heroes: kids who deserve miracles.

It’s been 15 years since Gaiscioch first stumbled into this noble quest, and somehow we’ve raised nearly $60,000 without once being sponsored by Red Bull (a true tragedy of our age). This year, we’re setting our sights on $5,000 more, because if there’s one thing we love, it’s proving that gamers can out-heal raid bosses and hospital bills.

So grab your dice, charge your headsets, and prepare to defend the realm of Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. Together, we’ll laugh, we’ll cheer, and someone will definitely misclick during a boss fight and become a legend in the highlight reel.

Pink avatars? Check. Overly ambitious stream schedule? Double check. A community crazy enough to pull it off? You bet your loot bag.

Game on, Gaiscioch. Let’s make this October unforgettable—for the kids, for the cause, and maybe for that time someone accidentally tried to tank in crafting gear.

This month is packed tighter than a loot chest after raid night: charity events, community news, promotions, and a raffle that might just make your inventory sparkle. So grab your favorite beverage, cozy up, and scroll on—because the Gaiscioch story is just getting good.

Get Involved!

Don’t miss the 2025 Gaiscioch for Extra Life Charity Event!

Celebrating 15 Years of Epic Charity Events!

It’s hard to believe it’s been 15 years since a little boy named Tristan inspired our community to step up and raise money for the Children’s Miracle Network. From a little boy in need of a kidney to the hundreds of stories we’ve heard since, the Children’s Miracle Network continues to shine and help these little heroes in need. Join me starting on Nov 1st as we raise money to support this awesome cause!

Event Schedule:

DAY 1: Saturday, Nov. 1

• 9:00 AM PT: Orcs Must Die Deathtrap!

• 11:00 AM PT: Game of Thrones: Kingsroad

• 2:00 PM PT: Warborne: Above Ashes

• 5:00 PM PT: Conqueror’s Blade

• 8:30 PM PT: The War Report of Elysium Peak

DAYE 2: Sunday, Nov. 2

• 9:00 AM PT: Terminull Brigade

• 11:00 AM PT: Enshrouded

• 2:00 PM PT: The Elder Scrolls Online

• 5:00 PM PT: Jump Space

• 8:00 PM PT: Soulframe

DAY 3: Friday, Nov. 7

• 9:00 AM PT: Tainted Grail: Fall of Avalon

• 11:00 AM PT: Darfall

• 2:00 PM PT: Guild Wars 2

• 5:00 PM PT: The Riftbreaker

• 8:00 PM PT: DAVY X JONES

DAY 4: Saturday, Nov. 8

• 9:00 AM PT: The Quinfall

• 11:00 AM PT: Voyagers of Nera

• 2:00 PM PT: Warborne: Above Ashes

• 5:00 PM PT: Conqueror’s Blade

• 8:30 PM PT: The War Report of Elysium Peak

DAY 5: Sunday, Nov. 9

• 9:00 AM PT: Hyperlight Breaker

• 11:00 AM PT: Kingmakers

• 2:00 PM PT: Dawn of Defiance

• 5:00 PM PT: Guild Wars 2

• 8:00 PM PT: RAFFLE

Schedule subject to change based on availability

Learn More

Our goal this year is to raise $5,000 to help save children’s lives. Since 2011, the Gaiscioch community has raised an incredible $57,789, and we’re aiming to add to that total in a big way.

You can join the fun by watching our live broadcasts and even getting a chance to win prizes. To participate, simply create a Gaiscioch Passport Account and enter the raffle. Remember, all donations are tax-deductible, and every dollar goes directly to helping kids in need.

We can’t wait to game with you for a cause that truly matters!

Donate Today!

Gaiscioch Goes Pink for October

In our everlasting quest to make a stand against cancer, the villain that has taken so many lives from our community, we stand in solidarity and remembrance, donning the color pink in October. You’ll notice most of our in-game icons shift to a pink color throughout the month of October. This annual tradition is in honor of all of our community’s cancer survivors and in memory of the ones who are no longer with us.

Upcoming Releases

• Oct. 8th: Kingmakers Launches

• Oct. 9th: Blue Protocol: Star Resonance Launches

• Oct. 16th: Fellowship Launches into Early Access

• Oct. 26th: Guild Wars 2: Visions of Eternity Launches

Community News

Please Welcome our Newest Members!

• EllieLobelia

• JvlivsCaesar

• RiverSngr

• Shikaari

• SparrowHeart

• Theprof

• Vamp

• vDreamsvLost

• Virilian

• walkingcorpses

• xTemplario

Congratulations to our Recent Promotions!

Guardians (Seaimpín)

• Kalec

• Stormsworn

Veteran Members (Curadh)

• Narco

Thank You to Our Legendary Supporters:

Behind every victory, every adventure, and every story we share stands a group of unsung heroes—our supporters on Patreon, Discord, and Twitch. Your generosity fuels the heart of Gaiscioch, keeping our servers running, our tools sharp, and our dreams alive. You are the guardians of our legacy and the champions behind the curtain. Thank you for helping us continue the tale and keeping the spirit of Gaiscioch burning bright.

• Venorik

• Radiologikal

• Birdee

• WilliamBrandis

• CerrisCharredOak

• Warchild

• Trithian

• Kritus

• Varder

• Flugh

• Zuruta

• ZoogieZork

• Robdalf

• Talania

• SirHenryVale

• Dorda

• Greyeagle

• Ruuta

• CJ

• Foghladha

• Isha

• SAI

• Nikodemus

• Radgasken

• Izzy

• Pedro

• GrandpaMij

• Kaeleer

• Happymancer

• Weebitt

• Gio

• Ariah

• LordSatwick

• Sea

• Donaliam

• Sudu

• HousecarlKarl

• PJ

• Roac

• Eiahn

• Randeth

• GrabGames

• Tanek

• CoreRed

• JustMike

• DemiBeard

• Mika

• MisterUrth

• Neoyoshi

• CKMo

• xRolandx

• Ir1shguy

• Joseph

• Kiobio

• Namrie

• SgtSlaughterJMVic

• CasualThayOne

Support the Community

Welcome to the new & improved Gaiscioch Community Newsletter. Now that we have established our Substack as the Gaiscioch Herald, I am setting up a schedule of deployment that will deploy in 4 parts.

• Gaiscioch Community Newsletter - The latest news, events, and community information.

• Guild Wars 2 Community Updates - News and events from the Guild Wars 2 universe.

• Conqueror's Blade Community Updates - Progress report of our war efforts in Conqueror's Blade.

• The Adventurer’s Guild - featuring news, events and updates from all of our adventures.

Additionally, for those who are interested, I will be launching 2 additional posts per month:

• Upcoming MMORPG News - Covering all of the latest news and trailer drops for new MMORPG titles.

• Upcoming Cooperative Gaming News - Highlighting a few hand-picked cooperative titles each month.

As a Substack user, you are able to activate or deactivate any of these to your preference. So if you don't want news from Guild Wars 2 or Conqueror's Blade, you can turn it off, and you won't be notified about it anymore.

Community News

Gaiscioch for Extra Life Schedule Announced

Get ready to play games for a great cause! The Gaiscioch Social Gaming Community is once again teaming up with Extra Life for a massive charity event to benefit the Children's Miracle Network. The 2025 Gaiscioch for Extra Life event will take place first on November 1-2nd, then the main event from November 7-9th.

Our goal this year is to raise $5,000 to help save children's lives. Since 2011, the Gaiscioch community has raised an incredible $57,789, and we're aiming to add to that total in a big way.

You can join the fun by watching our live broadcasts and even getting a chance to win prizes. To participate, simply create a Gaiscioch Passport Account and enter the raffle. Remember, all donations are tax-deductible, and every dollar goes directly to helping kids in need.

We can't wait to game with you for a cause that truly matters!

• Donate

• View the Schedule

• Learn More

Gamescom Announcements Huzzah!

Gamescom 2025 has revealed a number of key announcements for fans of MMORPGs and cooperative gaming.

MMORPGs:

• World of Warcraft: Midnight: Blizzard debuted the cinematic for the next World of Warcraft expansion. Midnight will see Blood Elf leaders Lor'themar and Liadrin defending their home of Quel'Thalas. Preorders are open, and the expansion is slated for release in the first half of 2026. The announcement also included a deep dive into new features like player housing, changes to transmog prices, and a new Allied Race.

• Aion 2: NCSoft's new MMORPG, Aion 2, received a news report confirming a global release shortly after its Korean launch in Q4 2025. It will be built on Unreal Engine 5.

• Where Winds Meet: The multiplayer open-world Wuxia RPG from NetEase was confirmed for a global release on November 14.

• Dune: Awakening: The survival MMO will get its next chapter and first DLC, "The Lost Harvest," on September 10.

• Interstellar Utopia: A new sci-fi sandbox MMORPG from Chinese studio Pixel Software was announced. The game promises cyborgs, spaceships, and mechs.

• Path of Exile 2: Grinding Gear Games announced "The Third Edict," its next big update (v0.3.0), which includes Act 4, a free trial, and a new league.

• Black Desert Online: The veteran MMORPG from Pearl Abyss is still going strong, with the launch of its "Edania" expansion this month. The update brings new content and a major focus on the "Demon Realm" within the game.

Cooperative Games:

• Call of Duty: Black Ops 7: One of the biggest co-op announcements was for Black Ops 7. The campaign can be played solo or with up to four players, and every mission is designed for variety and a shared experience. The game will also feature a new PvE mode called "The Endgame."

• Enshrouded: The co-op survival RPG announced its "Wake of Water" update for October, which will add new water physics.

• Everwind: A new trailer was shown for the co-op RPG and first-person survival game, which will be available on PC. Players can build bases on flying island-ships.

• Terminull Brigade: The free-to-play co-op action-roguelike shooter, developed by PewPew Games and published by Level Infinite, was featured with a new trailer. The trailer, titled "Into the Infinite," highlighted a new playable character and teased an upcoming content update. The game, which officially launched globally on July 30, 2025, had an immersive experience for attendees at Gamescom, offering hands-on demos. The game's core loop involves players teaming up as "Rogueteers" to fight against "malevolent shadow algorithms" in a collapsing virtual world called the Nullverse. The game's rogue-like elements mean that runs are randomized, with new challenges and rewards each time.

Please Welcome our Newest Members!

• ADonkey

• Atroh

• Dinky

• DJJohnnyTTV

• Lennox

• Santiago

• Sharky

• Snowgrayn

• Stumpy

• ThatDudeRyan

• Wizard

Congratulations to our Recent Promotions!

I wanted to take a moment to say congratulations to a few members this month for accepting their next credo and stepping into a new role in our family.

Guardians (Seaimpín)

• Zammi

Veteran Members (Curadh)

• Beriah

Thank You to Our Legendary Supporters:

Behind every victory, every adventure, and every story we share stands a group of unsung heroes—our supporters on Patreon, Discord, and Twitch. Your generosity fuels the heart of Gaiscioch, keeping our servers running, our tools sharp, and our dreams alive. You are the guardians of our legacy and the champions behind the curtain. Thank you for helping us continue the tale and keeping the spirit of Gaiscioch burning bright.

• Venorik

• Radiologikal

• Birdee

• WilliamBrandis

• CerrisCharredOak

• Warchild

• Trithian

• Kritus

• Varder

• Flugh

• Zuruta

• ZoogieZork

• Robdalf

• Talania

• SirHenryVale

• Dorda

• Greyeagle

• Ruuta

• CJ

• Foghladha

• Isha

• SAI

• Nikodemus

• Radgasken

• Izzy

• Pedro

• GrandpaMij

• Kaeleer

• Happymancer

• Weebitt

• Gio

• Ariah

• LordSatwick

• Sea

• Donaliam

• Sudu

• HousecarlKarl

• PJ

• Roac

• Eiahn

• Randeth

• GrabGames

• Tanek

• CoreRed

• JustMike

• DemiBeard

• Mika

• MisterUrth

• Neoyoshi

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For more than two decades, our community has shared stories, updates, and adventures through our monthly newsletter. From the early days of Ceannard Notes to the more recent Gaiscioch Community Notes, these letters have been our way of keeping the fires of fellowship burning brightly—reminding us that Gaiscioch is more than just a guild, it’s a family spread across many games, adventures, and even continents.

Last month, some of you may have noticed a quieter inbox than usual. The only newsletter that went out was through your Gaiscioch.com inbox. After nearly a decade of service, our bulk email provider, SendGrid, officially retired their free plan. Since then, we’ve been searching for a new home for our monthly missives. Unfortunately, most providers limit daily sends to around 100 on their free tiers—far too small for a community of our size.

And so, we turn the page to a new chapter. Today, I’m excited to introduce you to the Gaiscioch Herald, our new home here on Substack. This move will not only allow us to continue sharing our stories with you, but also provide:

• A more reliable platform for getting newsletters into your inbox.

• A central hub where you can easily revisit past issues.

• A cost-effective way to keep the Chronicle of Gaiscioch alive without breaking the coffers.

Much like the village bard who once carried news from hearth to hearth, the Herald will carry tidings of our community far and wide—celebrating our victories, our friendships, and our shared journey together.

Here’s what you can expect in each issue:

• Community News – updates, milestones, and highlights from across the family.

• Guild Chapters – the latest from our main homes in Guild Wars 2 and Conqueror’s Blade.

• Adventures in Progress – tales from the games we’re currently exploring together.

• Upcoming Horizons – news of new MMORPGs and cooperative titles on the horizon.

This move is about more than just technology—it’s about ensuring our stories continue to be told. Together we’ve crossed battlefields, scaled mountains, braved dungeons, and shared laughs along the way. The Herald is here to ensure those memories are never lost to time.

So, welcome to our new hall. Pull up a chair by the fire, grab a mug, and join us as we continue to write the saga of Gaiscioch—one story at a time.

With gratitude and fellowship,
Foghladha
Ceannard of Gaiscioch