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Primarchs of the Crimson Sun

The Gala Games community is an amazing place made up of multitudes, but our community owes so much to the careful and caring hands of a select group of elite professionals- The Primarchs of the Crimson Sun!

As the epicenter of Gala Games’ customer support, this team makes it their business to make sure the community is heard, informed and healthy. They guide the community and protect it from those who would do it harm. They also serve as a conduit between community and company, so that no matter what perspective we have, we’re all Galaxians.

We’ve spotlighted some of the Primarchs in previous posts, but today we focus on one remaining member of this elite squad of customer service professionals– Kathie! To most of the community she may be better known as Fria!

What is your role at Gala Games?

I am a Customer Support Lead. I help guide, mentor and resolve issues while assisting others within the company. I’m surrounded by a fantastic team. Together, we provide exceptional support to the community.

Why did you choose your Galaxian Title?

I have chosen the path of a Knight. As a loyal guardian, it is my duty to fortify and protect while defending against those who seek disorder and chaos. With confidence in the vision and honor in my heart, I aspire to bring knowledge, solutions and peace to all.

Favorite part of the Gala Games community?

I began my Gala Games journey as a community member, hanging out in Discord. It will always hold a special place in my heart. And of course… TEAM PIZZA! 🍕

Turtle or Tortoise?

Why not both?

What are your favorite games?

I’ve been a huge fan of Pokemon since the early days. Legend of Zelda games are always a delight to play. Obliterating bosses in Warcraft is always a blast. Recently, I played Elden Ring, which was an exhilarating challenge!

Lately, I’ve been achieving victory in Spider Tanks. I can’t wait to explore the world of Mirandus!

Favorite music?

There is a lot of great music out there! I have songs that I love to listen to in a wide variety of genres.

Cool hobbies and interests?

When I’m not playing video games, I enjoy binge watching my favorite shows.

Proudest gaming moment ever?

My greatest gaming moment is probably where it all began, The Nintendo SIXTY-FOOOOUR! Classics such as Banjo Kazooie and Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time inspired me to be a lifelong gamer. It introduced worlds beyond imagination and influenced my passion for video games to this day.

Favorite Food?

Pizza of course!

Which Spider Tanks Hat best represents you?

Space Helmet, logically! Who wouldn’t want to boldly go where no tank has gone before?

Which EoE Faction would you be aligned with?

While both the Royals and the Garrison sound fascinating, I would probably align with the Arbeiters and mine my own planet!

Which Exemplar best embodies you?

Darksun Elf. I prefer to hunt under the protection of the night sky.

What did you do before you came to Gala Games?

I have experience in Information Technology. Before joining the ranks of the Crimson Sun, I was a Community Moderator. I am a big supporter of blockchain and a decentralized future. Inspired by the brilliant minds here at Gala Games, it has been a dream come true to be a part of this field and apply my skills to the future of Web3 entertainment!

Which Town Star character could you replace, if only given the opportunity?

Jimmy! That way I could go on an amazing adventure! Would need to be careful about taking the adventure too far. Don’t want to end up on an alien spaceship… I wonder what Jimmy is up to right now?

We’d like to thank Kathie for taking some time to answer our questions and letting the community get to know her just a little better. We sincerely hope that learning a little more about each of the Primarchs has been fun and that you’ll be even more prepared when it comes time to go Goblin slaying with Fria herself!

Diving into the Primarchs of the Crimson Sun has been a blast, but there’s a whole wild world of Gala Games out there to explore. Expect to see more Galaxian Highlights coming up, as we explore more talented, passionate and dedicated professionals who work behind the scenes every day to make our community amazing for Galaxians everywhere.

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Join us Friday for a live streamed closed playtest of Last Expedition, the in-devlopment Web3 FPS

There are many new amazing gaming projects coming to the Gala Games Ecosystem, but the most talked about has probably been Last Expedition, the upcoming survival FPS.

Gala Games has promised some Web3 games that will rival some of the highest quality games you have ever seen. It’s time for you to witness one first hand.

Last Expedition

The game is a PvPvE 3rd Person Shooter/Survival FPS. Players must face off against a hostile alien world where everything and everyone wants them dead. Blockchain ownership will create new layers of survival strategy, bringing Web3 and AAA FPS games together for the first time in a brilliant and explosive combination.

Some limited teases and trailers of gameplay have been revealed, but this Friday many of you will enjoy your first chance to witness the cutting edge gameplay of Last Expedition live.

Early Test Opportunities

Guests of the -into the galaverse origin Las Vegas event in December 2021 were able to experience a limited onsite playtest of this incredible game.

Since the initial Galaverse playtest, gameplay opportunities have been very scarce and exclusive, limited to small internal groups. Recently, some members of the Gala Games team were invited into the fray. Let’s just say that they were blown away.

Playtest Watch Party

Gala Games’ Founder Eric Schiermeyer was so impressed with Last Expedition’s gameplay that he immediately called for a special invitational playtest. Basically, the game is not ready for the masses to jump in quite yet, but we could not wait any longer to share this beauty with the world.

We figure if they can’t play, let’s let them watch. Then they’ll understand why we’re so excited.

Unfortunately, you can’t play this time unless you’re one of the invited guests, but there will be plenty of opportunities to watch gameplay from some of your favorite Web3 content creators. You’ll even get to watch Jason “Bitbender” Brink taking on Last Expedition from the official Gala Games channels.

Sign up for notifications now at the scheduled stream link below:

Hosted on Nodes

There is another exciting reason for this particular playtest, and what it represents for the future of Web3 gaming is nothing short of revolutionary.

When you watch this amazing and sleek playtest on Friday afternoon, remember that the entire experience is being hosted through decentralized Gala Founder’s Nodes from our Node Testing Group. Let that sink in for a second.

This is a huge step for the future of decentralized gaming, where supporters can earn rewards for providing hosting resources to decentralized networks, making them more scalable than ever before. This has been Gala Games’ direction all along, and this is a major milestone on the road to ultimate Web3 empowerment.

Come Hang Out — Friday July 15 @ 3–4pm PT

We invite you to fully enjoy the festivities on Friday afternoon, as we celebrate Last Expedition and a new era of Web3 gaming.

Join us in Discord, where you’re sure to find some friends, and maybe even a leak or two. Share your favorite moments on social media with a #LastExpedition tag for a chance to get reshared from the official Gala Games account. And be sure to make your rounds to check out some of our other invited guests as they give Last Expedition a try for the first time.

Special Guest Streamers… You’ll find them playing Last Expedition throughout the hour of the playtest on their own channels!

CryptoStache
MetaMoney
On Chain Gaming

It’s all happening Friday from 3–4pm PT. Get psyched. We’re not selling anything this time. We’re just showing off a real game-changer of a game.

Join the Discussion in Discord, where the party will be happening in the Last Expedition Discussion Channel!

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Today we focus on another lead of the Community Team that you’ve surely seen around Gala Games before. Learn more about the Primarch you know as Deathlicious!

Primarchs of the Crimson Sun

The Primarchs of the Crimson Sun are always working hard every day to ensure that Gala Games is the best web3 community out there! As our community has grown massively over a short time, no one should take for granted the amazing dedication that this team displays as the masses of Galaxians swell. It is their efforts that ensure that our community is always a wonderful place for people from all walks of life to enjoy.

We’ve already explored many of the Primarchs, but today we’ll focus on another pillar of our elite customer support squad who is tirelessly working for the community whether it’s behind the scenes or out in the open.

Today we spotlight James– better known around Discord as Deathlicious!

What do you do at Gala Games?

I’m a Customer Support Lead. I’ve got a merry band of Customer Support extraordinaires that I love working with every day to identify trends and resolve issues for our community.

Previous experience that you bring to Gala Games

I’ve got a degree in Economics and Financial Accounting but all of my professional experience is actually in Information Technology. I’ve worked for the DoD in a few different roles and capacities and I feel like a lot of those experiences have translated quite well into my role here at Gala Games.

Why did you pick your Galaxian D&D title?

I like to think of myself as a bit of a Barbarian. I enjoy the thrill of competition (friendly of course) and challenges that I can use to focus on tackling problems. The idea of using this focus to adapt and deal massive amounts of deeps is something I can totally embody. In all honesty, Barbarians are obviously the coolest class in D&D.

What are your favorite games?

One of my favorite games that I still play to this day is League of Legends. It’s a game that I’ve played since 2009 and it’s something that I can always pick up and have some fun with. In 2016, I actually managed to achieve Challenger rank and I even received some physical rewards for finishing out the season there. Some of you who are familiar with the game may hate me for this, but I’m a one trick pony player and I love playing Nocturne.

There are many other games that I would consider to be a favorite as well, but just to name a few: Warcraft III, Diablo 2, Final Fantasy VII, Destiny 1/2, and the Fallout series come to mind. I’ll always have a distinct nostalgic feeling and love for Warcraft III as I spent an absolute ton of time playing the various custom maps. Sometimes I’ll hop in there just to enjoy those great maps.

These days I tend to play a wide variety of games but lately I’ve been enjoying some Dying Light 2, Risk of Rain 2 and Elden Ring.

Favorite music?

I can listen to almost any genre of music and enjoy it. But if I’m driving somewhere, I’ll always put on a playlist of some classic rock music which includes artists like AC/DC, Mötley Crüe, KISS, Van Halen, Guns N’ Roses, Twisted Sister, Queen, and a whole bunch of others.

Favorite food?

When it comes to food, I love a good burger or steak. As a guy who grew up in California, I could eat In-N-Out pretty much every day and never regret it. I love me a good 4×4 with fresh onions.

Any interesting hobbies?

My favorite hobbies and interests are mostly tech related these days. In particular, I have a hankering for computer hardware and peripherals. I love keeping up to date on the latest hardware and gear that hits the market. I’ve spent more than my fair share of money when it comes to mice and keyboards, that’s for sure.

For any of you keyboard enthusiasts out there, my latest build is a YMDK Melody 96 with Durock V2 Stabilizers and lubed/filmed Gateron Ink Black V2 switches. I can hit a max of 157 wpm on monkeytype.com when I’m equipped with this bad boy. I’ve also got this affinity for Small Form Factor PCs that I’m looking to indulge more in the future and I’ve recently picked up a 3080ti for that sweet gaming performance.

Outside of those things, I like to spend time with my beautiful wife and two kids. It’s always a good time when we sit down to watch a movie or some TV shows.

Ideal pizza date?

When it comes to pizza, one particular pizza shop comes to mind and it’s for their absolutely delicious pizza that has “tiger shrimp, cilantro, and jalapeno pesto in white sauce, with diced tomatoes”. Get me one of those and a good movie and we’ve got ourselves an ideal date.

Which Spider Tanks hat bests describes you?

The sunny-side egg in a pan speaks deeply to me. I’m a lover of eggs and in particular, a good sunny-side up egg with a runny yolk is just amazing.

True facts.

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We appreciate James volunteering some time to get to know the community a little better. We hope that learning a little about what’s beneath the red name was fun for all of you, and hopefully flexing cyborg-speed typing skills didn’t make anyone feel too insignificant.

It’s always a pleasure to spotlight the Primarchs of the Crimson Sun. In our next installment, we’ll zoom in on our one remaining Customer Support Lead, before we blast off into another part of the Galasphere.

Thanks to every single one of you for being a wonderful part of this community!

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Continue to get to know the Gala Games Team that makes the magic happen with another Galaxian Highlights! Today we spotlight Light GG!

The Primarchs of the Crimson Sun

Our community at Gala Games is a beautiful thing, and a lot of people work very hard to support and foster a positive culture and environment throughout every life that Gala Games touches. The Primarchs of the Crimson Sun are the front line customer service professionals who are there day in and day out to make sure the needs of the community are met.

In this installment, we are taking some time to get to know Elijah– better known as Light GG among the community. While you may not interact with him as often as some of the other Primarchs, his hand helps keep both the community and everything under its glorious hood running smoothly, even when unseen. He’s commonly the go-to for Founder’s Node issues on the Gala Games Discord, but is always there for whatever the community needs.

What do you do at Gala Games?

I am a Customer Support Lead. I enjoy working with my co-leads and my awesome team members to help resolve issues for the community. I help train and mentor people, manage the apps utilized by the team, and help with what needs to be done to provide support to the company.

What previous experience brought you to Gala Games?

Before Gala Games, I worked in the IT industry for small to medium businesses and large corporations. My previous role was a Systems Engineer that works with non for profit organizations. I helped with daily IT operations, provided consulting, and managed systems and network infrastructure.

I have been in the crypto space for some years and experienced the entire rollercoaster for better and worse. This combined experience allowed me to transition well into Gala Games and it’s been a pleasure ever since.

Why did you pick your Galaxian D&D title?

I’ve picked Light Mage because I enjoy supporting people to excel in their roles. The sense of fulfillment in seeing people succeed is such a satisfying feeling. It’s also the role I commonly pick when playing games because magic and wizardry are so cool.

What are your favorite games?

I grew up playing video games as I was in computer shops for the majority of my childhood. I heavily played GoldenEye007, Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire, Tenchu Stealth Assassins, Tekken, Counter Strike, DotA, League of Legends, and Rust.

My play to earn experience started with DotA in Warcraft III though as when I was in grade 6, I started joining tournaments and events where people pooled money and whomever team wins gets it all. I’ve competed in the Bicol region within the Philippines with friends and had such a wonderful time. Ah, this brings back great memories.

One of my favorite games is League of Legends. I started playing it back in 2009 and managed to reach Diamond in 2014 playing Jungle, ADC, and Mid. The Nidalee One-shot build is one of my favorites because Tons of Damage!

Lately, I’ve been playing Spider Tanks, Risks of Rain 2 and trying to learn how to play Minecraft.

Favorite music?

In terms of music, I enjoy listening to a wide range of genres depending on the mood. I listen to pop, rock, punk rock, metal, heavy metal, kpop, and EDM.

After watching the Bohemian Rhapsody movie, I played my Queen playlist on repeat for a month which my wife surely appreciated.

Favorite foods?

Picking a favorite food is tough. I like fried chicken and it’s probably why I used to work for KFC Restaurant. In all seriousness, I love fried chicken, especially Korean Fried Chicken and Jollibee. Also, I like a medium-rare steak with a hint of garlic and paprika. I also like sushi– specifically mango and volcano roll. I could go on…

What’s your ideal pizza/sandwich date?

I’d choose pizza any day of the week. An ideal pizza for me would be a donair pizza that has extra cheese, onions, and garlic, then watch a thriller movie with my wife.

Which Spider Tanks hat bests describes you?

Spoilers, cause it looks great, doesn’t it? PLUS ZOOM ZOOM.

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Thank you to Elijah for sharing about himself with the community! Now when Light GG helps you solve your world-ending Node problems on Discord, you’ll know what cat to picture sitting on the other side of the screen.

You all make the Web3 world possible, and we’re always excited to feature some of the people who help support our community. There are a lot more dedicated professionals to feature coming up! Join us next time as we continue to shine a spotlight on the Primarchs of the Crimson Sun!

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Get to know the customer service professionals that are dedicated to our Galaxian community. Up today, the ChairBandit himself!

The Primarchs of the Crimson Sun

On the front line of the Gala Games legion are brave heroes that serve, defend and educate. Their ferocity to protect the community is equally matched by their compassion for every Galaxian. They carry good tidings between the people and the rest of the Gala Games team, but also carry the legendary Banhammer of Deletion.

The Primarchs of the Crimson Sun are Gala Games’ elite Customer Support squad. Longtime members of the community are likely very familiar with these devoted denizens of Discord, and it’s well past time to take a minute to get to know them a little better.

Today, we start with the lead of The Primarchs, Levi– better known as ChairBandit!

What do you do at Gala Games?

I’m a Customer Support Lead. I help identify issues that need fixing, interface with the other departments around the company in a variety of ways as well as the community to help get goals accomplished, and look good while doing it.

Why did you pick your Galaxian D&D title?

Bandit of Chairs, Mentor of CS, Wielder of Beard. My long history of stealing chairs has become somewhat of an urban legend on every continent except Antarctica (I’m coming for you next!) There have been many copycats over the years, but there can only be one true, original ChairBandit.

Lately I’ve been dedicating my life to mentoring the Customer Support team both professionally and personally to help them grow and become as awesome as they can be while maintaining a somewhat respectable beard. Having said that, I do plan on coming out of retirement one of these days for one last heist.

Favorite games/music

I actually grew up in the punk/metal scene. Mohawk, leather jacket, all that jazz. I still harbor quite a bit of love for that genre of music. It instills that rebellious mind set that helps me push forth and continue to want to change the world for the better, particularly for the little guy that often doesn’t get the attention or adoration they deserve.

As for video games, I’ve grown quite fond of seeing just how high my threshold for smashing a keyboard can be with Elden Ring and I’m loving every second of it. I’m also very much looking forward to competing in Spider Tanks and finally becoming the world renowned gaming legend my twelve year old self knew I could be.

Some of my old school gaming loves definitely lie with a variety of Super Nintendo and N64 titles such as MegaMan, Super Mario, Final Fantasy etc… One of my favorite games of all time is Donkey Kong 64 and it’s not up for debate.

Favorite food/hobbies/interests

Favorite food is definitely a Carne Asada Burrito. If ever I’m hungry and looking to order something and can’t decide on what to get, that is my default option probably 90% of the time.

As for hobbies and interests, that’s quite a difficult question. I’ve grown up with ADHD and one of the byproducts of it could actually be considered somewhat of a superpower when applied properly. It is my ability to entirely focus on a singular thing and learn everything there is to know about it, and I mean REALLY go down the rabbit hole.

One of the downsides is that this process is very cyclical and can result in a number of unfinished hobbies and projects all over the house that I’m “planning on getting to one day.” I’ve got 3d printers, Warhammer figures, lockpick sets, magic sets, you name it, just all over the house at all times and I jump into them for a couple weeks here and there. I am quite literally a Jack of All Trades and Master of None, but I enjoy how dedicated and enthusiastic I’m able to become with the things that interest me and wouldn’t trade it for the world.

Previous experience that you bring to Gala Games

I come from a long history of being an IT nerd and a lot of it was customer service related. I’ve worked as the sole IT person for a large development company, I’ve worked for the US Department of Defense in a variety of roles, and that experience really helped me hit the ground running when I came over to Gala Games.

The best part is, I got to take all that professional experience I’ve accrued over a 10+ year career in IT and start applying it to my biggest hobby– video games!

Ideal pizza/sandwich date

Is a Mexican restaurant an acceptable response? Don’t get me wrong, pizza is great and all, but I’ll take a burrito over pizza any day of the week.

Which SpiderTanks hat bests describes you?

Definitely the viking helmet. I’m very in tune with my norse roots so any opportunity I have in a video game to adorn myself with viking aesthetics and pillage my way to victory is a no brainer.

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Thank you so much Levi for sitting down and sharing with the community, and at the same time curse you for stealing the chair you sat down on!

There are so many talented people who work tirelessly to bring you top notch Web3 entertainment and cultivate a community that you can be proud to be a part of. We are overjoyed to be able to give you this chance to know the Galaxians who are here for you day in and day out.

We’re all on this Galaxian journey together. Join us next time as we continue to spotlight The Primarchs of the Crimson Sun!

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