Do you have what it takes to be a Beasts of War Tzar?
February 3, 2012 by warzan
Beasts of War are recruiting an elite cadre of members to champion their favourite gaming systems!
If you think you have the drive and expertise to become one of our team of Gaming Tzars, then you might be the sort of player we're looking for.
But what does the title of Tzar demand?
- We need someone who's proficient with their chosen gaming system...
- Someone who isn't scared to give their opinion on their chosen system... that's right... we don't want dribbling fanbois.
- We want someone who has ideas about how to make their chosen game desirable and exciting for new players.
- ... and someone who will nurture new players and give advice to help them get to grips with their game.
- You will be working with the BoW team to ensure your game gets enough content and news coverage, and ensure we don't miss anything.
- You will be a leader in the forum of your chosen game and tasked with not just moderation but participation in the forum and encouraging others to get involved.
- You will be on the hunt for other contributors and article writers who can bring even more depth to the hub for your chosen game.
- You will work with us and probably even the games developers behind the scenes to basically ensure fun is had!
- Probably stuff we haven't even thought of yet 🙂
But what's in it for the Tzars?
Well other than the undying love (adroation even!) of new players and the respect of we old warhorses, there could well be something more "tangible".
I don't want to go into that side too much as we want people to apply that love the game, well because they love gaming, not because they want to be rewarded.
Application you say?
Yes... that's right there's an application form which can be accessed by pressing the button below.
Any details sent in the application form will be treated in the strictest confidence.
We ask for evidence of previous experiences you may have and all entries will be judged strictly on merit.
If you are under 16, you can still apply. However, it may be necessary for you to get the permission of a parent or guardian before you are able to participate as a Gaming Tzar. We would be required to confirm this permission if you are selected.
If you are a parent of guardian and you want to apply on behalf of your child, then by all means do. Just indicate that on the form.
So continues a raft of changes and upgrades we're bringing to the community this year to ensure that all you gaming lovers get your fix for the games you play, while having the opportunity to explore the games you don't (currently) play! We will likely only be picking a single Tzar for each game so please only apply if your willing to spend a bit of time and effort on this. We will do our best to make sure its fun and rewarding for the lucky new team members who join us!
Cheers Guys! - Warren
Not looking for anyone to do WHFB?
Not yet, both Warhammer 40K and Fantasy are excluded for the moment. This is an opportunity for the lesser represented games and games we haven’t done anything on before.
But in the near future 40K and Fantasy will be added 🙂
I really wish I was good at any game to give back but I have little knowledge in most. If you need an expert on paper, scissors, rock I’m the man for you!
You pipped me to that so bagsy tiddling o’the winks.
Tiddling my wink is my specialty
I lost out on the dribbling fanboi bit… 😛
I’d love to do it, but really cannot, for two reasons:
– I’m waaay too busy writing the games!
– I would be totally partial to the games I have vested interests in!!!
😉
Sincerely yours
Alessio
lol nice Alessio, lets make sure your extra nice to the Tzars who pick up the baton on your games eh 😉
on that photo you totally look like Jean Reno in Léon 😀
damn I am stupid forget it ….it IS LÉON ….next time Ill look it up before I post something …*crawls back to his lair *
No one has seen Jean Reno and Alessio together thus proving my theory that they are one and the same person.
Assassin and game designer, dunno how he finds the time!
😀
But Alessio wears glasses… oh wait… erm forget it 😉
I’m certainly intriqued, but I know that I don’t have the extra time as I’m tying to wrap up my Bachelor of Digital Media by the end of this year. Keeping me busy!
What about Talisman?
Do you want to Apply for it?
Hell yes if you’re needing it
@warzan only you don’t have an entry for it
well… I’ve just submitted my applications for Tsar of KoW and Tsar of Warpath- I’ll look after them for you Alessio 😉 (provided I get chosen)
If I only would be good enough with the English language *sigh*
You know Warren it would be cool if there are multiple entries BoW picks best 2 ,then have them write a piece post it, then have maybe the community cast the last vote for each game system…
Viva La Revolution let the people decide 🙂
Whoever picks Malifaux my eye is on ya- lol
I’d love to champion a game system, if I didn’t love so many.
Also, don’t Tzars have a tendency to be overthrown by communist revolutions? That would seem to be a flaw in your plan.
@blackbrunswicker
Nice reply or follow up to my viva la revolution comment didn’t know if any would get it 🙂
Too bad form me I guess, I’m ony an expert for Tannhauser, and I just got into DUST Tactics.
BTW DUST Warfare isn’t out yet so you might have a hard time finding an expert for it. : )
That’s a preemptive strike, so someone that’s a fan of the Dust world has a very good chance there to get into the game. 🙂
This is not a call for experts by the way, but a call for dedicated fans who want to see their game grow and have a bit of time to spare.
any intrest in Kampgruppe Normandy? I’m no expert but the system is very very good!!
Glad to see the RPGs on the list too 🙂
You enter the forum, do you:
a) read and not post
b) Post and start a flame war
c) Troll
d) Kill Troll
e)Become a Tsar and ride the wave of glory to level 10
If your not sure roll a d10
A d10 with sides A through E?
tee hee
1-2=a, 3-4=b etc
If you like roll a d5 (use a d10)
I went for lotr… Although I couldn’t find lots of my finished articles, I put up the ones I could find & some WIP’s
Damn….!!!
I think I submitted I’m 16… Which isn’t… Can I change that in some way ?
We really like the idea of this.
A game Tzar program is a great way to help games get exposure and find champions amongst the gamers.
It’s also great for us companies to find people who are enthusiastic about our games and work with these people to help them in their hobby and to help us too.
Two thumbs up to the Beasts of War team for this.
Tor Gaming will be doing what we can to support BoW and this program.
How “in print” does this game have to be? I would love to be, for example, the Necromunda Tzar, but you know, its official support is… lacking.
You’ll notice that they have a Tzar for Bloodbowl. Necromunda and Mordheim are conspicuously absent from the list. In the mean time, however, could be fun to get some necromunda discussion going through the forum. Start some discussion topics and see how it goes!
We are trying to keep the Tzar program erm… setup so as it can be win win for the Tzars and they get a fair reward for thier efforts. We would love to see necromunda and warhammerquest etc in there, but are unsure how much in the way of rewards we can pull together for the Tzars there so its really case of trying to be fair to folks. However if you fancy becoming a Tzar for a lesser supported game and have the energy and abilities to pull together content, people and activities with a bit of support from… Read more »
I like that Infinity is on top of the drop-down list for the Tzar program. But people on the official forums are not exactly clapping their hands in glee over this. It could have have something to do with a certain competition about a certain amount of a particular TAG not yet yet resolved 😉
Yeah we have been a bit overwhelmed since start of december. And competitions has been an area we have struggled with for a while as keeping people informed about winners etc has been tricky, the announcements were missed etc.
So aside form implementing the new project system internally, that’s what the prizes button on the top nav is for and over the next week that will be populated with the various compos and their results.
Hopefully the combination of the two will make it easier to give stuff away! 😉
hmm… i might go for the table top video games one but the only games i’m aware of are Space Marine and the DoW(s).
you know what i might as well go for it. got a few ideas already brewing in my mind.
love to , but my systems aren’t on the list, so Tzar away…good luck
What are your systems?
“Rock, Paper, Scissors, Lizard, Spock “:P
Gruntz, 7TV and Rogue Trader 40K…..
Grunts and 7TV are possibilities, and while my copy of Rogue Trader is one of my prized gaming possesions thanks to @dane other than some stuff this summer with it (pm me if your interested) its not likely to get a hub 😉
I’ll talk to andy about the others though.
Darn it, haven’t got the time on my hands, plus i’ve just started warmachine and Bushido. Although if someone were to do Bushido that would be awesome!
If anyone fancies Bushido, friend me and drop me a PM as i’d like to talk with you 🙂
I would love to be part of this for Warmachine/Hordes (and their upcoming RPG) and maybe Malifaux, as would my brother @monly I assume, but we only game between us both due to our LGS not having wheelchair access (second floor building with just stairs) and I’m wheelchair bound. I think our limited scope might not be what @warren and the rest of the BoW team desire.
@warzan ;P
If you can get coherent words and sentences on a screen and engage and entertain (and grow) a community then you can be a Tzar mate 😉
Tzar’manship requires only Mind and Heart mate.
And Talisman as an option for me to apply. Shame heroquest is out of print.
When will Tzar’s be picked?
Process has already started, the Tzar program is a long term program that we will continue to push and support to help other new games as they come out. So it will be a continuous process.
Uncharted Seas? (He says, with a giant ogre as a profile picture)