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Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Jun 2009

28 Sep 2009 at 00:35 - 1

I recently started a new guild The Endoplasmic Reticulums as a casual gvg guild. Anybody have any tips for as a leader like recruiting or finding a good alliance?

Darcy

Never Too Old

Join Date: Jul 2006

Rhode Island where there are no GW contests

Order of First

W/R

28 Sep 2009 at 01:08 - 2

Here are some links to recent posts in this forum on the same subject. It is not easy to maintain a guild.

http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/s...hlight=recruit

http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/s...hlight=recruit

Pugs Not Drugs

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Jun 2009

28 Sep 2009 at 01:13 - 3

thanks for the links

helped alot

komma

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Aug 2007

None

N/

28 Sep 2009 at 01:50 - 4

PvP guilds tend to take alot more responsiblity than PvE guilds. My suggestions to you would be find a solid core group that lives relatively in the same time zone as yourself. Also having a few dedicated officers for your cause helps greatly. GL and HF.

Bob Slydell

Forge Runner

Join Date: Jan 2007

28 Sep 2009 at 03:53 - 5

You should also make a wiki page for the heck of it, most guilds do.

http://wiki.guildwars.com/index.php?...edit&redlink=1

king_trouble

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Nov 2008

In the Realm of the Gods

The High Chroniclez

A/

28 Sep 2009 at 04:04 - 6

Be prepared to deal with alot of drama

KZaske

Jungle Guide

Join Date: Jun 2006

Boise Idaho

Druids Of Old (DOO)

R/Mo

28 Sep 2009 at 05:00 - 7

Quote:

Originally Posted by king_trouble

Be prepared to deal with alot of drama

Very true, but you could always kick the drama queens, Alas that will keep your guild very small. In my guild, being a drama queen is the fastest way to get kicked.

matty-w

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Jan 2008

Kamadan Jewel Of Istan :|

Passionate Kiss Of The Phoenix [KISS]

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28 Sep 2009 at 09:29 - 8

to be a good guild leader, you will need to know a fair bit bout the game, it also helps to rent a vent server, make a forum/website and have some freinds or dedicated officers to help you recruit members, most players dont join guilds unless they have many npcs in the gh

Darcy

Never Too Old

Join Date: Jul 2006

Rhode Island where there are no GW contests

Order of First

W/R

28 Sep 2009 at 11:12 - 9

As for a website/forum, a guru member will make one for you if you have a host that meets the requirements.
http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/s...php?t=10394593

My site is one of his examples in the thread and my guild is pleased with it. Although even that takes constant nagging to get members to sign up.

tasha

Auctions Mod

Join Date: Jan 2006

UK

Mystic Spiral [MYST]

28 Sep 2009 at 13:35 - 10

As for finding a good Alliance, work out what your Guild is aiming for and look around for other guilds looking for the same. Talk things over with the Alliance leader and maybe some of the other Guild Leaders in the alliance. Don't just jump on the first Alliance you find that will take you, it will almost certainly end in disaster. One of the biggest skills you can have as a Guild Leader (of any type) is networking. Talk to people, friends, randoms, you never know what will come out of it.

Veripare

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Jul 2005

Canada, Ontario

28 Sep 2009 at 20:54 - 11

1. Recruit, recruit, recruit.
2. Voice communication helps out a bunch. Look into getting a Vent or a TeamSpeak server.
3. Recruit some more.
4. Set up a web site for your Guild. Include a mission statement, the different ranks, the requirements, etc. Also, having a forum for your members will be of great help.
5. Recruit until your fingers get bloody.
6. Whenever you're not recruiting, organize events for your guild members. IE. We're going to clear The Deep tonight! Does anyone have a mission that has to be completed in Hard Mode? Would anyone like to star in a dance video for YouTube?
7. I think I've made it clear, but do some more recruiting

king_trouble

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Nov 2008

In the Realm of the Gods

The High Chroniclez

A/

28 Sep 2009 at 21:13 - 12

Quote:

Originally Posted by Veripare

1. Recruit, recruit, recruit.
2. Voice communication helps out a bunch. Look into getting a Vent or a TeamSpeak server.
3. Recruit some more.
4. Set up a web site for your Guild. Include a mission statement, the different ranks, the requirements, etc. Also, having a forum for your members will be of great help.
5. Recruit until your fingers get bloody.
6. Whenever you're not recruiting, organize events for your guild members. IE. We're going to clear The Deep tonight! Does anyone have a mission that has to be completed in Hard Mode? Would anyone like to star in a dance video for YouTube?
7. I think I've made it clear, but do some more recruiting

Most of what Veripare says is true, though vent helps builds a strong core group, though when you recruit be prepared to kick around 95% of the recruits or see the majority leave, about one in every 20 or so will become a dedicated member to your guild.