Vader's Broadcast

images courtesy of LoH Zombie

Introduction:  

In  celebration of DICE and EA allowing the gaming community to participate in the Battlefield 3 public beta, the Legion of Honor will be hosting a series of events for ALL LoH citizens and special invitees to take part in.

Deadliest Warrior Official Rules:

• Contestants sign up for a MAXIMUM of one performance and one ribbon based event.
• Signups begin 9/28/2011 close on 10/03/2011 11:59 PM EST
• Contestants must sign up for each event separately in the appropriate topic
• Each contestant is responsible for updating their post prior to event ending
• Event ends 10/10/2011 11:59 PM EST
• Winners will be announced and contacted within five days
• Open to Legion of Honor Citizens and Special Invitees Only.

Events & Unlocks (performance based - Tier 1):

Highest K/D:

Winners will be the individuals with the top three ranking K/D ratios at the close of the event.  Qualification:  game time played of a minimum 5 hours
Click HERE to sign up

Most Kills
Winners will be the three individuals with the most kills at the close of the beta
Click HERE to sign up

Top Score - Assault
Winner will be the individual with the highest score in the assault class at the close of the event
Click HERE to sign up

Top Score - Engineer
Winner will be the individual with the highest score in the engineer class at the close of the event
Click HERE to sign up

Top Score - Support
Winner will be the individual with the highest score in the Support class at the close of the event
Click HERE to sign up

Top Score - Recon
Winner will be the individual with the highest score in the Recon class at the close of the event
Click HERE to sign up

Events & Unlocks (ribbon based - Tier 2):

MVP Ribbons -  Earned by being the best overall on the scoreboard
Winner will be the top three individuals with the most MVP ribbons at the close of the event
Click HERE to sign up

Melee -  Earned by performing 4 knife kills during a round
Winner will be the individual with the most melee ribbons at the close of the event
Click HERE to sign up

Marksman -  Earned by executing 5 head shots during a round
Winner will be the individual with the most Marksman ribbons at the close of the event
Click HERE to sign up

Special Events:

If you sign up for any event you are automatically entered into the following special events:

VIP tags - Collect a dog tag from the VIP and have proof to win this prize.  VIPs include:  See HERE

Drawing - A drawing will be done at the end for a prize.  See HERE

Your targets are the Ace of Spades(Jim), Queen of Spades(Vader), King of Spades(Cohoona) and Jack of Spades(Zombie) in our deck of most wanted CoC members. Take their tags once and send them a message saying “gotcha!”  to claim the prize!  Once the mark has been hit, the prize for that mark is no longer available.

Drawing

All participants that sign up for this event are automatically entered into the drawing for the BF3 T-shirt.  Sign up!

Tier 1 Performance Based Unlocks & Prizes:

Highest K/D

1st Place - LCM; BF3 T-Shirt; Ace Pin Keychain
2nd Place - LCM; Squad Pin Keychain
3rd Place - LCM; EA Dr. Pepper Code

Most Kills

1st Place - LCM; BF3 Poster; Ace Pin Keychain
2nd Place - LCM; Squad Pin Keychain
3rd Place - LCM; EA Dr. Pepper Code

Top Score Assault

1st Place - LCM; Assault Excellence Pin

Top Score Engineer

1st Place - LCM; Engineer Excellence Pin

Top Score Recon

1st Place - LCM; Recon Excellence Pin

Top Score Support

1st Place - LCM; Medic Excellence Pin

Tier 2 Ribbon Based Unlocks & Prizes:

MVP Ribbon

1st Place - LCM; BF3 Poster; Ace Pin Keychain
2nd Place - LCM; Squad Pin Keychain
3rd Place - LCM; EA Dr. Pepper Code

Melee

1st Place - LCM; Melee Efficiency Pin

Marksman

1st Place - LCM; Recon Excellence Keychain

Automatic Entry:

VIP Tags - LCM; Melee Efficiency Pin; Ace Pin Keychain; EA Dr. Pepper Code (see Rules)

Drawing - BF3 T-shirt (see Rules)


For images and descriptions please see Reference Section

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Brought to you by the Battlefield Legion CoC and the PR Department

Legion of Honor

banner image courtesy of LoH Canuck

Battlefield 3 Open BETA - Launch Party

Thursday, September 29th, 2011 @ 9PM EST

Battlefield 3 Open BETA - Playdates

Saturday, October 1st, 2011 @ 9PM EST
Saturday, October 8th, 2011 @ 9PM EST

XBL Contact:  LoH Playdate

Join us for the most highly anticipated shooter beta of the year! 

Attention to Orders

Battlefield Legion, CCCLX Cohors Fraggednation Summer Ladder Awards

Sept 23, 2011 

Battle is the most magnificent competition in which a human being can indulge. It brings out all that is best; it removes all that is base. All men are afraid in battle. The coward is the one who lets his fear overcome his sense of duty. Duty is the essence of manhood.

-Gen. George S. Patton

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For their conspicuous efforts and honorable gallantry on the field of battle, we salute Romulus [PG] of the Battlefield Legion for their participation in their 2nd place finish in the Fraggednation 2011 Summer Ladder and Quarter Finals placement in the Fraggednation Tournament of Champions. For their efforts and success, we recognize them.

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Know Ye, that reposing special trust and confidence in the fidelity and abilities of :

BehaviorMOD
jamez is win
AuralTrip
AzaerusWolf
Bub Lust
Maduyn
Pray for deathx
Soulllessginger

I hereby award one (1) instance of the Roman Warfare Medal

The member who possesses this medal has been a pivotal member in the success of their Group’s domination over their enemies. This member is a disciplined, driven, controlled killing machine, an example to others, and a testament to his/her ancestors.

Given under these hands in the Legion of Honor on this 23rd day of September, Two Thousand and Eleven.

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Know Ye, that reposing special trust and confidence in the fidelity and abilities of

BehaviorMOD
jamez is win

I hereby award one (1) instance of the Combat Leadership Medal

The Combat Leadership Medal is awarded to the leaders of a Group who have demonstrated greatness on the battlefield. An effective Group requires great leaders, and the recipient of this coin has shown he possesses this trait.

Given under these hands in the Legion of Honor on this 23rd day of September, Two Thousand and Eleven.

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Know Ye, that reposing special trust and confidence in the fidelity and abilities of

jamez is win
Maduyn
BehaviorMOD
Bub Lust
AzaerusWolf

I hereby award one (1) instance of the Centurion Medal

The Centurion’s Medal is awarded to members who demonstrate all of the principles and ideals of the Legion of Honor. These members have taken it upon themselves to consistently ensure that others have an enjoyable Legion experience.

Despite success and intention, even Praetorian Guard units see turnover in the Legionnaire Ranks. Romulus is no exception to this. However, these core members represent the elite, battered few who were members at the birth of this unit and were still fighting in its ranks until the close of the final tournament two hundred and five days later. Their dedication and skill is the hallmark of an exemplary Legionnaire.

Given under these hands in the Legion of Honor on this 23rd day of September, Two Thousand and Eleven.

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Know Ye, that reposing special trust and confidence in the fidelity and abilities of

jamez is win

I hereby award one (1) instance of the Thracian Cross

This award is given to members who have shown bravery or leadership while on the battlefield. The behavior demonstrated must be of a consequential nature in raising Legion morale.

During the course of action through two ladder seasons and one invitational tournament, jamez has illustrated time and again the traits of leadership exhibited by the finest of leaders. He is an example of not only how to play, but why we play. Put simply, Battlefield would not have a Praetorian Guard unit without jamez’ dogged persistence and unwavering faith in his comrades.

Given under these hands in the Legion of Honor on this 23rd day of September, Two Thousand and Eleven.

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The Legion of Honor Council

A Few Words About Our Relaunch

by Rigger82 of Off Duty Gamers •  Sep 21, 2011 

 

Read More →

Holly Conrad and Jessica Merizan are both featured here #BioWare #MassEffect

Across the Universe article by Don Kaye on MSN - Parallel Universe

See the full article HERE

“It’s go time, baby!” Sunday 9/25 @ 9PM EST

Multiplayer and Co-Op

Attending:

LoH Medic
LoH Canuck
JOEGANAUT 64
LoH Johnnyquid
LoH Wetwork
Team Brannen

Contact:  LoH Playdate via XBL

“Oh, it’s bullshit. someone here found out that Cole played thrashball, and now it’s all “Oh Cole Train, tell us about that play again” and “Number 83, sign my shirt”. Where the hell are you guys?””

— Baird to Dom upon being asked how things are going at the Stranded camp (Gears of War 1; Epic Games and Microsoft Studios)

banner graphic by LoH Zombie

FUN AND TACTICS FOR ALL!

Legion of Honor, we bring the fun back into gaming!

Those members of the gaming community who volunteer their efforts to help the Legion of Honor grow shall be rewarded for those efforts, besides the thanks of our citizens.  We welcome members of the gaming community outside of the Legion of Honor to join us in the Battlefield experience and to help the Legion grow with emphasis on fun and tactics.

Rules

• Recruit must post for Training
• Recruit must pass Training
• Recruit must place YOUR NAME as a reference (cannot be updated after validation or recruit is forfeit from the contest)
• Recruit must be assigned to a group within the Battlefield Legion (as reported by our public Roster)
• Minimum of 15 recruits must be recruited to qualify; limit of 3 qualified winners overall so the first 3 persons to 15 recruits each wins!
• Open to ALL non-citizens over the age of 18; Citizens of the Legion of Honor do not qualify.
• Contest is running from 9/21/2011 to 10/21/2011 or may close sooner based upon the 3 qualified winners.

Prize - upon upon validation of all rules having been met: (choose from ONE of the following)

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*please express size needed; SM-XXL

OR

you may choose ONE of the following:

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Email:  lohvader@legionofhonorclan.com for more details, prize validation and Legion of Honor recruitment questions.




Brought to you by the Battlefield Legion CoC and the LoH PR Department

Legion of Honor

Banner Graphic by LoH Zombie

ATTENTION ALL LEGIONNAIRES!!!!!!

Let’s go everyone! There’s a whole world of BC2 players and we’re about to get the BF3 beta. We want to add as many Groups as possible, promote as many of you as we can and give out as many Enlistment Awards as possible! - LoH Zombie

• 1st Place:  Battlefield 3 - Limited Edition on Xbox 360/PC (value of $59.99) OR a Razer Imperator Gaming Mouse (value of $79.99)

image courtesy of http://www.battlefield.com/battlefield3

OR

image courtesy of http://www.razerzone.com/

• 2nd Place: 48” by 30” HD Battlefield 3 Banner (value of $39.99)

image courtesy of Ebay

• 3rd Place:  Paracord Bracelet by Off Duty Gamers (Tri-weave in woodland digital camo cord) - (value of $18.00)

image courtesy of http://www.offdutygamers.com/

*all winners will receive the Enlistment Award to be announced at the end of the contest

Rules

• Recruit must post for Training
• Recruit must pass Training
• Recruit must place YOUR NAME as a reference (cannot be updated after validation or recruit is forfeit from the contest)
• Recruit must be assigned to a group within the Battlefield Legion
• Minimum of 10 recruits must be recruited to qualify for 3rd place
• Minimum of 30 recruits must be recruited to qualify for 1st place
• Open only to ALL citizens of the Legion of Honor; in-house contest only.
• Legion of Honor Recruitment

Brought to you by the Battlefield Legion CoC and the LoH PR Department

Legion of Honor

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BFBC2 Zombicidal Playdate - September 24th @ 9PM EST

Xbox 360 only

Map:  TBD
Gametype:  Rush


Zombies:

Vanilla Zombie = Medic class; lightweight, defib paddles and knife only (body armor*)


Special Infected:  *not to be used if enough players are present

Smoker = Assault class; smoke grenades (explosive specializations kits only) and knife (ammo is available only to use once when hiding from survivors)
Boomer = Recon class; C4 (explosive specializations kits only) and knife (must throw a sensor ball before attack),


Survivors:

Engineer class; Any primary and secondary (ammo upgrade and magnum ammo kit only), anti tank mines only (rockets prohibited), not allowed to pick up any kits, upon death you become a Zombie (vanilla)


Zombies can revive other Zombies, and communicate by saying “Braaaaaaains!”



Battlefield:  Bad Company 2 Zombies created by Legion of Honor’s Valron and jamez is win.



Contact:  LoH Playdate (via XBL)
  

VADER GETS SOME BATTLEFIELD 3!

My journey began with a DM via twitter communicating with Seeson Mahathavorn,  the EA Battlefield Community Manager.  I don’t hold myself a writer nor a member of the press so to receive a super secret special invite to Seattle for a unique experience of playing both multiplayer and Co-Op in Battlefield 3 damn near blew my mind.  I only know myself to be a veteran of the Battlefield series whose specialty is only that of loving the series and engaging each Battlefield game tactically with fellow clanmates.  EA and DICE were to host a private Battlefield Community Event at the Westin Hotel in Seattle, included in our invite was the  flight, hotel room, and a 3-day PAX pass.  Once I received all the details it was so hard not to shout to the world “VADER IS GOING TO  SEATTLE TO PLAY SOME BATTLEFIELD 3!”

That Friday started off amazing, my roommate for the duration of PAX would be Stephanie Gutowski of RipTen, we were to meet up with Seeson Mahathavorn to pick up our passes then head over to start off Day 1 of PAX, along the way we met Mark and Allen of Off Duty Gamers,  and several others of  the Battlefield and Press Community.  Stephanie and I began our morning hunting for coffee and food, we then separated so that she could move towards the press section and I moved towards to lines of fans awaiting entrance. 

At 7PM that evening we were to meet on the 4th floor of the Hotel in one of the halls to begin the event.  The evening began with food  (buffet style) and great conversation, Ian Torney the Battlefield 3 community manager at EA games, along with Ross from SFX-360.com, aceattorney,  Stephanie, myself and several others chatted about the community as a whole, the importance of Battlefield to squad gameplay and the overall enjoyment we all hold for the series.

Just before gametime we were presented with our official swag for the event, everyone gasped and cheered as each item was presented individually:  one Razor Imperator laser gaming mouse, GUNNAR Optiks digital performance eyewear, an Astro Gaming backpack, a cobra stitch paracord bracelet handmade by Mark from Off Duty Gamers, and an official Battlefield 3 lanyard. 

Drinking, eating and playing #BF3, this is the absolute BEST gaming community ever! #PAX

GAMETIME! 

We paired up in twos to begin our Co-Op missions in Battlefield 3 on the PS3, our objectives were to clear the building of the enemy in order to extract and escort the hostage to the awaiting humvees.  Once the hostage was in place you were both to take point during the progression though the streets.  Stephanie and I geared up in our Battlefield 3 Astro Gaming headsets prepared to begin our hunt.

The graphics and lighting were amazing on the PS3; those stating that the console versions will not live up to the hype are sadly mistaken, I was very impressed.  It truly felt as if you were in darkened buildings hunting the enemy, stealth or running and gunning are both an option during the first part of the map but oh what fun it is to stab your enemy without him realizing you are there.  Stephanie and I traded point while  pushing  forward clearing rooms and opening doors, moving fluidly and without incident.  The hit detection was impressive as well as the  infrared scopes, cleaning out a dark building is done with ease and  precision.  Once the hostage was secured we were ready to escort the transport through the streets.  The map had opened up to long dark streets where enemies were posted high on roofs and balconies with RPGs, others posted down low behind rubble and disabled vehicles.

Stephanie and I separated to take the left and right opposite sides of the street, with enemy fire raining down rapidly and explosions from all sides it became apparent making callouts and marking tangos was essential.  We found out the hard way that our tactic of separating wasn’t going to work, we needed to be closer to each other with our focus on high/low targets while keeping our callouts clean and marking  targets.  When downed by the enemy a mission to cross a wide open street for a revive of your teammate is not a smart option.  We then reloaded and switched up to moving up the right flank with my focus on high targets and Stephanie’s on the low targets, once we got our rhythm going we were a solid wall no tango was taking down.  The sounds of gunfire and explosions rocked you in the astro headsets, it was beautiful.  We both were so absorbed in the gameplay that we had to be tapped on the shoulder so that they could transition our stations from PS3 to PC.

PC TIME!

We took a small break while DICE rearranged our stations, next up was  Battlefield 3 Rush on Operation Metro.  The 32-player game mode was going to be brutal but we were all ready and willing.  The lighting and textures were crisp, allowing for an elegant view of the battlefield.  Each team had one turn at attack and defend of the crates before we made the jump to Team Deathmatch.  This by far was the most fun of the evening, player #6 was my nemesis all night long.  Gunfire came from everywhere, down low in the streets, from second story windows to the halls of the station.  The attention to detail  on the maps, characterization and customization are worthy of a  Battlefield title and the Frostbite 2 engine is simply gorgeous, I have to say that TDM and Co-Op will be my most anticipated modes in the upcoming release. 

The event atmosphere was one of fun and gun, there were people chatting while others were making it a point to hunt others down in-game.  One note for future advice:  one must always keep their eyes on Daniel - he likes to “help” you with your mouse and keyboard.

DICE has definitively expanded on what TDM & Co-Op should be:  tactical squad and objective based gameplay that sets it apart from other shooters.   The objective base, map layouts, graphics, sound & tactical ability of Battlefield 3 is unique & exceptional.  No words I can say can expressly cover how impressive the scale of this game is going to be, October 25th cannot come soon enough. 

Prepare for yourself and your squadmates for war.

Here’s a picture of my swag at its new home!

I played #BF3 Co-Op Mode on PS3, BF3 Rush and Team Deathmatch on PC. IT WAS GLORIOUS and soooo much fun! Co-Op is awesome, you guys are really going to enjoy this game once it’s here.  #DICE has raised the bar.

Thank you so much DICE and EA for the opportunity to share your time with the Battlefield community.

V.

@Vader47 on Twitter; Xbl: LoH Vader; Legion of Honor Co-Founder & PR Director

Links:

• Legion of Honor
• Confessions of a Legionnaire - A Battlefield Bad Company 2 Story

  by:  Rigger82 of ODG

                                                 
Parachute Cord

Paracord, Type III Nylon cord and 550 Cord are just a few terms for  this very useful material. Those who have spent some time around the  military likely have used this material for any number of uses and its  about as handy to have around as a nice big roll of duct tape (100 mph  tape for my mil friends).

Learn more about paracord here


Keeping it around

One thing that you’ll notice after learning how great this stuff is  to have around is that its not the easiest stuff to travel with unless  you live life in pants with cargo pockets or carry a backpack everywhere  you go. One way that the military found to keep a little bit available  for emergency purposes is to wear it! With a little weaving and some  creativity bracelets, knife lanyards, key fobs etc were created.  Sometimes known as ‘Survival Bracelets’ a paracord bracelet properly  created can yield a good useful 10 feet of usable cord that fits around  your wrist.


Supporting this site and get your own paracord item

Little did I realize as a former parachute rigger that these  bracelets would prove as interesting to non military as they are to  vets. In order to serve a need and let you support this site and its  work with the military and gaming community the following items are  available for sale.


Costs, Shipping/Handling

Prices below include shipping to US/APO addresses, all other orders  outside the US will be calculated and confirmed after your order is  placed when we respond via email.

• Cobra Stitch – $15
• Tri-weave – $18 (a couple more feet of paracord and a little more time involved with this weave)

Products and Types

All bracelets come with a black plastic side release buckle for a secure but easy to remove closure mechanism

Cobra Stitch Bracelet – Approximately 3/4″ wide ‘traditional’ knotting technique

Cobra Stitch in Woodland Digital

Tri-Weave Bracelet – Approximately 1″ wide weave with a tight three row look

Tri-weave in woodland digital camo cord

Tri-Weave Olive Drab (left) and Black (right) cord

Currently available colors (will get more colors if there is interest)

(L-R) Woodland Digital, Olive Drab, Desert Tan, ACU, Black, Desert Digital


go HERE to order yours!

@OffDutyGamers

BTW, the ‘Tri-weave’ as Im calling it is the paracord bracelet you see on the @Battlefield 3 cover at troops wrist. http://j.mp/iz7pmo    

The cobra stitch is awesome, I wear it every day showing it off to anyone who will listen to me.  I was a lucky recipient of this gift from EA/DICE and Off Duty Gamers during a private Battlefield Community Event during PAX 2011.  It is a wonderful work of military art that deserves recognition, I proudly wear mine and have even purchased another one to use as swag for the Legion of Honor community site. 
Off Duty Gamers is currently going through an upgrade to their site, but with patience you can support through paracord too.

Regrouping, Rebuilding and Resuming the Assault

Due to recent circumstances we are stepping up our deployment of ODG 2.0 2.0 will offer military gamers and enthusiasts more then ever before.

If you need to reach us during this down time please contact contactus@offdutygamers.com

The Legion of Honor proudly presents:

Graphic by:  BehaviorMod

Trial by Fire: Due to the American victory, Up close and Personal Episode 2 will be the final interactive Battlefield Bad Company 2 video series.  You and your friends participation will determine the outcome.  This game will be held on Oasis Conquest.  Come assist your team attack and defend in order to determine which faction commands this conflict called Up close and Personal and which faction goes home defeated..  In game footage will be recorded and used to make each episode in of Trial by Fire and will be published on Youtube for everyone’s viewing pleasure.  

All persons wanting to participate, send an xboxlive message to LoH Playdate in order to be added to the sign-up roster.

Thank you and hope to see you there!

Trial By Fire Ep.1 - Battlefield Bad Company 2 Interactive Machinima - CLOSED BETA Trial By Fire Ep. 2 - BFBC2 Interactive Machinima - CLOSED BETA

Join us for some fun and footage on Sat Sept 10th 9 - 11:00 PM EST

XBL Contacts:  LoH Playdate and xX Cohoona Xx

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