Thank You for Your TG Service

Recently, @TGxLadicius (Lad) sat down with our CoD Division Officer, @TG-AMP (Amp) to get to know him a little better and understand some of the things he has done over the last few years in TG.

Lad: In the beginning, how did you come to be a member in Tactical Gaming?

Amp: I was recruited by a member named TG-Rambo on the PS3 for Call of Duty: World at War sometime in early April of 2009. My official join date being April 20th, 2009. 

Lad: How have the Advanced Training Courses (ATCs) affected you in your time in Tactical Gaming?

Amp: ATCs are an amazing program the Training Office provides to our membership. Anything that provides an augmentation to our membership's gaming experience is a great value add for being in TG. It's been a while since I fully participated and prepared for one, and I'm hoping that changes when we bring back ATCs for Cold War. 

Lad: For other members of squad, battalion, or division staff, and their counterparts in TA, what would you say is the best approach to tackling a daunting task?

Amp: Break it down into manageable sections, and make sure they are in the right order. If one section of a project is dependent on another, use common sense and get those sections done first. Create goals out of those sections, and check them off as you progress through the task. 

Lad: I have always been a big believer in the Tactical Gaming Mediation Program. Have you ever felt the need to use it?

Amp: Yes, of course I've used it several times, both to resolve my own situations, and the situations that come my way from my staff. I'm glad you asked about this though, as now that I think about it, we haven't had a TGMP in CoD in several months. We must be doing something right! 

Lad: In regards to member retention, what are some of the methods you, or your staff employ?

Amp: I could write a book on this. Retention should be the biggest focus for Tactical Gaming Staff across the board. Recruiting is great, but imagine if we didn't lose members in the first place. The big thing here as staff is to constantly remind yourself, "Why would a stranger want to join TG, and what are the regular benefits we should be providing those who do?". 

I'd say first and foremost, make sure your calendar is filled with events spread across different categories. Make sure there are some competitive events, cash prizes, recruitment events, companion app "team-like" events, and special fun nights. Such that there is something for EVERYONE. Remember, tiny cash prizes for small competitions is probably your #1 membership draw. These small events, in this welcoming and sportsmanlike environment with free sign-up, is something that members CANNOT EASILY obtain outside of TG, and that's where we really shine in CoD. Creating content for the members to consume, and thereby stick around for more, is KEY.

Here are some of the events I created during my return to TG in mid-2019:

Amp, thank you so much for your time! Lad, thank you for taking the time to interview Amp!

As Amp mentioned, events are great for our members, and they are something we are trying to focus a lot more on for all of TG. What events would you like to see?