KSI Newsletter: August 2019
Augusta??s Newsletter is here! Read it, stay informed and get involved in the community. (We hope you’re hyped for Donors Weekend!)
What’s up awesome people! It’s August and summer is officially starting to wrap up. This month marks the beginning of the second half of the 2019 Divisional Cup! And what better way to get it kicked off than with KSI’s very first Donors Weekend Event! Read on for more info.
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2019 Divisional Cup
Here are the point totals for each division so far:
Current Div Cup Standings
- Dark Legions: 187
- Demonic Mayhem: 321
- Divine Warriors: 277
- Eternal Souls: 436
- Last Strike: 69
- Sovereign Legacy: 243
- Wicked Destruction: 283
Here’s a snapshot of all the ways members can earn Div Cup points in August:
The DOUBLE POINTS category for August is Weekend Warfare on August 24th!
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Department Operations
News
August’s SYTYCW topic is “The Best You Can Be”. Make a submission AND earn points for your division. Head to the News section to post today!
News Applications are open! We’re looking for members who aren’t afraid to talk about how they feel and what they think. The News Team uses KSIGlobal.org to operate, create content and write articles.
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Social Media
The August Twitter Blitz will be live during our very first Donors Weekend Event! Dates are 8/16 – 8/18. Follow the KSI Twitter – @KSIGlobalGaming – and reply to the Twitter Blitz topic when it goes live on the 16th. Members will have three days to earn points for their division by participating!
Our second community Instagram event is happening later this month over Labor Day weekend! Follow the KSI Instagram and starting on August 30th, like and comment on the most recent post to earn your division Div Cup points! (Include your gamertag & division when you post.)
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AAP
We have a special treat this month. The AAP would like to announce their newest brainchild – in combination with the HSI Department: Department Event Awards!
- Extrovert
- Socialite
- Specialist
- Aficionado
- Savant
- El Presidente
These awards are not for the faint of heart. The requirements are extensive but that just makes the achievements all the sweeter. Read about how you can earn yours here.
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Productions
Streamer of the Month:
- KSI Trixie
Check the KSI Calendar and tune into KSILive on a regular basis to see what streams are going on. Interact with the streamers and the community by chatting in the chat box. Turn on notifications to see when all streams start. Don’t forget to sub to the Twitch channel!
New video uploads were recently posted to our YouTube channel!
Stay tuned for the July 2019 Clip Submission Montage that will be posted! In addition, we are going to make “KSI Edits” a thing! These videos will be montages that are requested by members of the community. Please message KSI MeShell 7 if you have clips and would like a montage made by our Editors!
If you have any ideas for streams or YouTube videos, visit this link!
The Upload Studio Montage Competition will open on August 5th and will close August 25th. Every Montage submitted will earn your division 1 participation point. All montages must be at least 45 seconds long, and must be made using Upload Studio on Xbox. At the end of every month, Productions Staff will vote on the best Montages. Top 3 will be posted on YouTube. If you need any help using Upload Studio contact KSI MeShell 7 or any other Productions member.
The August Clip Submission will also be open on August 5th and will close on August 25th. Each clip submitted will earn 1 point for your division, with a maximum of 2 clips per person.
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Tournaments & Events
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Performance Operations
Community Development Committee applications are open! We are looking for dedicated and knowledgeable members of the community. Go apply today!
This month’s topic is all about the Departments. During your time in KSI, hopefully you have heard about the Departments within the community. And if you haven’t, here’s a list of each and what their role is in the community. The Performance Officers would like to hear your opinion and your answers to these questions!Â
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For more information about any of these events or about the KSI Newsletter, please message KSI December 77.
