Disciples of Gaming

 
In the Beginning…

Since the dawn of servers and LANs, gaming groups have organized. As games grew complex, team-based play became more advanced, and gaming communities formalized. Some of these communities were casual while others grew competitive, forming the origins of what is now known as professional gaming.

Disciples of Gaming (DoG) is, in many ways, a third-generation of organized gaming. Its family tree dates back to the early days of Halo 2 on Xbox Live. Clans in Halo 2 were groups of up to 100 members who were eligible to compete together in matchmade games against teams from other clans. Competition was fierce; earning even a modest ranking was an accomplishment. 

Using the premise that every clan is a self-sustaining community, a plan was devised to create a mature and respectful online gaming community.  The focus was on a community that offered more to its membership: institutions to teach new gamers, event planning boards to encourage friendly tournaments and other community activities, and a reference handbook to help guide leaders and ensure quality in every DoG community. Membership would have its privileges. 

The First of December

On December 1, 2006, Disciples of Gaming emerged from the shadows and planted its feet squarely on the ground.  Within one week, Disciples of Gaming had gained more than 500 members.  Membership is growing, and the vision formed in those long-ago meetings is a reality. We are dedicated to giving our members more, both in community and in leadership resources. This is only the beginning of what we will accomplish. The future promises both great struggle and great opportunity, and we will make the most of both. 

Gaming Today

The gaming world continues to grow. Players and teams of all abilities compete in tournaments and online competition on a daily basis. Gaming is a red-hot, multi-million-dollar-a-year industry and a playground for people of all ages and demographics.

There are no boundaries of race, religion, creed or sex when it comes to online gaming. As much as the Internet has opened the world to millions through a computer, online gaming has widened the horizons of gamers through their gaming system.

Disciples of Gaming is an organization dedicated to the betterment of online gaming experiences. Through the wisdom and dedication of its leadership, DoG works tirelessly to create and maintain a community that makes online gaming a truly worthwhile and enjoyable experience for everyone. Professionalism and respect are essential to our communities. The leadership of our members and their dedication to the DoG community ensures that every member of the Disciples of Gaming has a fun, rewarding gaming experience.

Kaizen is a Japanese word meaning constant and never-ending improvement. This is our mantra. We will be the best gaming community, and will always strive to improve.