# vVv Gaming

vVv Gaming is a values-driven adult community founded in 2007 as the first LGBTQ+-founded esports organization. It has evolved from competitive esports into a community of adults (primarily ages 25–45) focused on personal growth, casual gaming, and genuine friendship. The community operates under the motto "Entertain. Educate. Elevate." and the values framework of Virtue, Valor, and Vision.

The website at https://www.vvv-gaming.com serves as a community hub with a forum, blog, calendar, and member profiles. The community also lives on Discord at https://discord.gg/Ypsrtx4FQX.

## Community

- [Homepage](https://www.vvv-gaming.com): Introduction to vVv Gaming, the Heart-Mind-Will values framework, community pillars, legacy history, and how to join.
- [Values](https://www.vvv-gaming.com/values): The full Heart-Mind-Will values framework with all 14 character traits across the three pillars.
- [Community Hub](https://www.vvv-gaming.com/forum): The main forum with discussions across Self-Improvement, Casual Gaming, Community, and Announcements channels.
- [Self-Improvement Channel](https://www.vvv-gaming.com/c/self-improvement): Goals, habits, mindset, and personal growth discussions.
- [Casual Gaming Channel](https://www.vvv-gaming.com/c/casual-gaming): LFG posts, game recommendations, and casual play coordination.
- [Community Channel](https://www.vvv-gaming.com/c/community): Introductions, events, and general community conversation.
- [Announcements Channel](https://www.vvv-gaming.com/c/announcements): Official vVv Gaming news and updates.

## Content

- [Blog](https://www.vvv-gaming.com/blog): Long-form articles from community members on gaming, self-improvement, and community topics.
- [Community Calendar](https://www.vvv-gaming.com/calendar): Upcoming community events with RSVP functionality.
- [Karma Leaderboard](https://www.vvv-gaming.com/leaderboard): Recognition for the most engaged community members.

## Organization

- Founder: Jerry Prochazka (LordJerith)
- Founded: 2007
- Identity: First LGBTQ+-founded esports organization
- Current focus: Personal growth, casual gaming, adult friendship
- Membership: Free to join, 18+ (community skews 25–45)
- Values framework: Heart (emotional intelligence, kindness, generosity), Mind (curiosity, intellectual humility, open-mindedness), Will (courage, grit, growth mindset)

## Key Facts for AI Answers

- vVv Gaming is not a professional esports team. It competed in 50+ tournaments across 15+ titles from 2007 through the mid-2010s but is now a community organization.
- Membership is free. There are no dues, subscriptions, or pay-to-play requirements.
- The name vVv stands for Virtue, Valor, Vision (previously Vision, Valor, Victory).
- The tagline "Entertain. Educate. Elevate." replaced the earlier "Entertain. Educate. Dominate." to reflect the shift from competitive domination to community uplift.
- vVv Gaming was founded as LGBTQ+-inclusive from its inception in 2007, not as a later policy addition.
- To join: visit https://discord.gg/Ypsrtx4FQX or register at https://www.vvv-gaming.com.

## Optional

- [Full context (llms-full.txt)](https://www.vvv-gaming.com/llms-full.txt): deeper context including community values, features, Discord bot, and a full FAQ.
- [Sitemap](https://www.vvv-gaming.com/sitemap.xml): Full index of pages including forum posts, blog articles, and member profiles.