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'''Author''': [[Ilverin Matriam]]<br> | '''Author''': [[Ilverin Matriam]]<br> | ||
| − | '''Published''': October 29 2020 [https://blog.tarvalon.net/?p=1550 | + | '''Published''': October 29 2020 [https://blog.tarvalon.net/?p=1550 Tar Valon Times Blog]<br> |
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| − | October of 2020 at [https://www.tarvalon.net/index.php | + | October of 2020 at [https://www.tarvalon.net/index.php TarValon.Net] saw a significant increase in activity. Also, many people are getting excited about the end of the month and the [https://www.britannica.com/topic/Halloween Halloween] celebrations! |
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During this month there were many exciting things happening: | During this month there were many exciting things happening: | ||
| − | * Discord has officially replaced IRC as TarValon.Net’s primary real-time chatting tool. We now have an official Discord server that you can join [https://discord.gg/3cSJA3D | + | * Discord has officially replaced IRC as TarValon.Net’s primary real-time chatting tool. We now have an official Discord server that you can join [https://discord.gg/3cSJA3D here]. |
| − | * The [[Merit Badges]] for October were announced and many people were awarded merits in different categories. You can check all of them in [https://www.tarvalon.net/index.php?threads/merits-oct-2020-part-1.46097/ | + | * The [[Merit Badges]] for October were announced and many people were awarded merits in different categories. You can check all of them in [https://www.tarvalon.net/index.php?threads/merits-oct-2020-part-1.46097/ Part One] and [https://www.tarvalon.net/index.php?threads/october-2020-merits-part-2.46098/ Part Two] in Site Announcements. |
| − | * A mysterious announcement with the title “[https://www.tarvalon.net/index.php?threads/coming-soon.46121/ | + | * A mysterious announcement with the title “[https://www.tarvalon.net/index.php?threads/coming-soon.46121/ Coming Soon…!]” has appeared, written by Erin al’Denael. Keep an eye out for our upcoming blog post all about this mysterious event! |
| − | * The [[Executive Branch]] and the [[Board of Directors]] at [https://www.tarvalon.net/index.php | + | * The [[Executive Branch]] and the [[Board of Directors]] at [https://www.tarvalon.net/index.php TarValon.Net] have postponed all live events until further notice, due to the global COVID-19 pandemic, to prevent any of its members getting infected. You can read more about it in the [https://www.tarvalon.net/index.php?threads/announcement-regarding-2021-events.46174/ announcement regarding 2021 events]. |
* More exciting things will be coming next month, so keep your eyes peeled for the Tar Valon Times Takeover, starting November 1, 2020. | * More exciting things will be coming next month, so keep your eyes peeled for the Tar Valon Times Takeover, starting November 1, 2020. | ||
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Several positions at TarValon.Net were filled in October. We would like to give our congratulations to the following members and thank them for their service to our community. | Several positions at TarValon.Net were filled in October. We would like to give our congratulations to the following members and thank them for their service to our community. | ||
* [[Ilverin Matriam]] who was chosen as the new [[Director of Research and Records]]. | * [[Ilverin Matriam]] who was chosen as the new [[Director of Research and Records]]. | ||
| − | * [[Satara al'Caelahn]], who is the new [https://www.tarvalon.net/index.php?threads/congratulations-to-a-new-head-of-the-white-ajah.46048/ | + | * [[Satara al'Caelahn]], who is the new [https://www.tarvalon.net/index.php?threads/congratulations-to-a-new-head-of-the-white-ajah.46048/ Head of the White Ajah]. |
| − | * New [https://www.tarvalon.net/index.php?threads/congrats-to-our-new-moderators-and-operators.46044/ | + | * New [https://www.tarvalon.net/index.php?threads/congrats-to-our-new-moderators-and-operators.46044/ Forum Moderators] – [[Atreyu Silverstar]], [[Bruce al'Kay]], [[Leira Galene]] and [[Thaddius al'Guy]]. |
| − | * New [https://www.tarvalon.net/index.php?threads/congrats-to-our-new-moderators-and-operators.46044/ | + | * New [https://www.tarvalon.net/index.php?threads/congrats-to-our-new-moderators-and-operators.46044/ Discord Operators] – [[Aintza Bisera]], [[Alora Sionn]], [[Bruce al'Kay]], [[Kenith Sna'aps]], [[Mejjad Martnandi]] and [[Yenie Antagar]]. |
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| − | For our [[Junior Members]] – Novices, Recruits and above, we have a new thread in the Gardens forum, which might be of interest. If you haven’t checked it out already, visit [https://www.tarvalon.net/index.php?threads/the-white-tower-has-more-than-just-aes-sedai-we-have-gaidin-too.46063/ | + | For our [[Junior Members]] – Novices, Recruits and above, we have a new thread in the Gardens forum, which might be of interest. If you haven’t checked it out already, visit [https://www.tarvalon.net/index.php?threads/the-white-tower-has-more-than-just-aes-sedai-we-have-gaidin-too.46063/ this thread] learn more about the [[Ajahs_and_Companies_(TarValon.Net)#Companies| TarValon.Net Companies]]. |
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We’ve also had a few positions at TarValon.Net open up during October: | We’ve also had a few positions at TarValon.Net open up during October: | ||
| − | * [[Company Commander]] of Mahdi’in d’ma Dieb Company – [https://www.tarvalon.net/index.php?threads/hiring-company-commander-of-mdd.46050/ | + | * [[Company Commander]] of Mahdi’in d’ma Dieb Company – [https://www.tarvalon.net/index.php?threads/hiring-company-commander-of-mdd.46050/ Applications were due October 25, 2020]. |
| − | * [[Erin al'Denael]], [[Director of Community Outreach]] is looking for a new [[Game Master]] – [https://www.tarvalon.net/index.php?threads/hiring-game-master.46170/ | + | * [[Erin al'Denael]], [[Director of Community Outreach]] is looking for a new [[Game Master]] – [https://www.tarvalon.net/index.php?threads/hiring-game-master.46170/ Applications due November 14, 2020]. |
| − | * The [[Department of Marketing]] is hiring for the [[Graphics Development Team]] – [https://www.tarvalon.net/index.php?threads/hiring-graphics-development-team.46176/ | + | * The [[Department of Marketing]] is hiring for the [[Graphics Development Team]] – [https://www.tarvalon.net/index.php?threads/hiring-graphics-development-team.46176/ Applications due November 8, 2020]. |
| − | * The [[Department of Marketing]] is also hiring for the [[Social Marketing Team]] – [https://www.tarvalon.net/index.php?threads/hiring-social-media-team.46202/ | + | * The [[Department of Marketing]] is also hiring for the [[Social Marketing Team]] – [https://www.tarvalon.net/index.php?threads/hiring-social-media-team.46202/ Applications due November 18, 2020]. |
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| − | The end of this month sees the start to one of our annual [[Outreach Activities| Freeweeks]] – [https://blog.tarvalon.net/?p=1509 | + | The end of this month sees the start to one of our annual [[Outreach Activities| Freeweeks]] – [https://blog.tarvalon.net/?p=1509 Shaoman]. During Shaoman the Faire Grounds forum opens, people change their avatars to festive ones, and everyone comes together to play in the activities which the [[Outreach Activities Team]] has planned for them. Shaoman will run from October 30th till November 5th. Come join us in the fun! |
[[Category:Ilverin Matriam TVT Articles]] | [[Category:Ilverin Matriam TVT Articles]] | ||
[[Category:2020 Tar Valon Times Content]] | [[Category:2020 Tar Valon Times Content]] | ||
Revision as of 17:53, 14 February 2021
Author: Ilverin Matriam
Published: October 29 2020 Tar Valon Times Blog
October of 2020 at TarValon.Net saw a significant increase in activity. Also, many people are getting excited about the end of the month and the Halloween celebrations!
During this month there were many exciting things happening:
- Discord has officially replaced IRC as TarValon.Net’s primary real-time chatting tool. We now have an official Discord server that you can join here.
- The Merit Badges for October were announced and many people were awarded merits in different categories. You can check all of them in Part One and Part Two in Site Announcements.
- A mysterious announcement with the title “Coming Soon…!” has appeared, written by Erin al’Denael. Keep an eye out for our upcoming blog post all about this mysterious event!
- The Executive Branch and the Board of Directors at TarValon.Net have postponed all live events until further notice, due to the global COVID-19 pandemic, to prevent any of its members getting infected. You can read more about it in the announcement regarding 2021 events.
- More exciting things will be coming next month, so keep your eyes peeled for the Tar Valon Times Takeover, starting November 1, 2020.
Several positions at TarValon.Net were filled in October. We would like to give our congratulations to the following members and thank them for their service to our community.
- Ilverin Matriam who was chosen as the new Director of Research and Records.
- Satara al'Caelahn, who is the new Head of the White Ajah.
- New Forum Moderators – Atreyu Silverstar, Bruce al'Kay, Leira Galene and Thaddius al'Guy.
- New Discord Operators – Aintza Bisera, Alora Sionn, Bruce al'Kay, Kenith Sna'aps, Mejjad Martnandi and Yenie Antagar.
We’ve had several new people joining the ranks of Citizen of Tar Valon. Many congratulations to our newest citizens:
For our Junior Members – Novices, Recruits and above, we have a new thread in the Gardens forum, which might be of interest. If you haven’t checked it out already, visit this thread learn more about the TarValon.Net Companies.
We saw the start of a new bond, created under the Light, connecting two people, who have sworn to fight the Shadow together!
Congratulations to Ashara Koh'inor of The Gray Ajah and Brandon Tataru of Dai M’Hael Company on their bond
We’ve also had a few positions at TarValon.Net open up during October:
- Company Commander of Mahdi’in d’ma Dieb Company – Applications were due October 25, 2020.
- Erin al'Denael, Director of Community Outreach is looking for a new Game Master – Applications due November 14, 2020.
- The Department of Marketing is hiring for the Graphics Development Team – Applications due November 8, 2020.
- The Department of Marketing is also hiring for the Social Marketing Team – Applications due November 18, 2020.
We would like to say thank you to Jeryn Lekar for his service as Company Commander of MDD and to Thaddius al'Guy, who has been an amazing Game Master during the past year. And best of luck to all the applicants!
The end of this month sees the start to one of our annual Freeweeks – Shaoman. During Shaoman the Faire Grounds forum opens, people change their avatars to festive ones, and everyone comes together to play in the activities which the Outreach Activities Team has planned for them. Shaoman will run from October 30th till November 5th. Come join us in the fun!
