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Delraich · Sat, 28th-Jul-2012, 6:05 PM

New South East Asia GW2 Guild
In preparation for GW2, I am potentially interested in starting a guild. However, before getting too far ahead of myself, I would like to get a feel for who would be interested in joining a SEA based guild and, if so, what sort of role you would like to play within the group.

If you are interested in joining a guild like this, please can you select which role you see yourself being interested in/ fulfilling

According to Guild Wars 2 Wiki, each guild can organize members into up to ten ranks, and can customize the titles and the permissions for each group. The kind of model I am thinking of is one where the GM delegates as much as possible to the different groups responsible for their activity area. Although micro-management does have its advantages, overall I much prefer an approach that empowers people to conduct themselves in a responsible way and only “step in” if things go pear-shaped or I can see the potential for trouble ahead. With this in mind please see the descriptors of what I have in mind below (officer titles and roles can be changed as needed):

Co GM
Due to the reality of not being able to be available full time (e.g. family, job, life, etc.), it is very important to have someone who can take over whenever needed. This person should have the following qualities: Mature, rational, preferably have team leading experience, understand “process” when dealing with situations, and good communication possess fair and consistent decision making skills. I could be interested in this position if someone else is really keen on taking over as GM.

Recruitment Officer
This role is very important because someone needs to take charge of screening and recruiting potential members. In the beginning this would involve finding good quality members in the first place, but later on, if there is a specific need this would become this persons responsibility.

IT
Someone with good IT skills is important, and anything involving websites, forums, signup processes would fit into this position.

Public Awareness/ Marketing
The guild’s vision, name, colours and how people become aware of and attracted to the guild should be developed from this role.

Finance Officer
Although I am not familiar with how complicated it will be to manage any common loot acquired by the guild, I think someone should be in charge of making sure that any loot or other items are fairly distributed amongst the members. This person would be responsible for creating the guide/ system for determining who gets what and when from any common stash.

Profession Officers
Each profession would need a profession specific leader who understands their class and is interested in helping others in their class improve/ progress. This role would include advising/ managing members that play the same profession as them.

Group Leaders
Members who are particularly skilled at different aspects of the game should be good choices for this type of role (e.g. PvE or PvP). This role would include advising/ managing members that need specific advice relating to the type of activity they are leading.

Members
This is where the bulk of people are going to fit in. For me personally, I would like to be in a guild that is taking on high end content and attracts the best players on the server. However, achieving this needs to be done in a way that does not force its members into prioritizing their “in game” life over “real life”. There needs to be a balance between high levels of success and prestige, and not feeling like the game is taking over your life.

Delraich · Sun, 29th-Jul-2012, 4:10 PM

I wonder if its a good sign when all you hear is:

You Tube

Meatex · Sun, 29th-Jul-2012, 7:55 PM

Clan FaDe going to be branching off into Guild Wars 2 with a few people so maybe other clans are doing the same

pja · Tue, 7th-Aug-2012, 1:08 PM

I would love to join the guild, I played Guild Wars 1 for 6 years and I have so much knowledge in LORE and I have alot of experience in MMO working in groups and leading groups! Let me know and will join when it comes out

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Delraich:

based on the responses so far, I'm thinking of joining an existing guild now

Bash · Thu, 9th-Aug-2012, 1:02 AM

I think my mate and i are gonna be running our own guild, very casually.

But if you/your guild are ever looking for a group or something let us know, we'll be playing heaps ^_^

Delraich · Wed, 22nd-Aug-2012, 7:36 PM

Oh nice - a few more recruits! If we don't have many in the start I reckon we can still form the guild anyway and "wing it" until the numbers get big enough to warrent the structure I described above.

**veteris** · Fri, 24th-Aug-2012, 3:56 PM

Good luck with the guilds, Delraich and Bash. I ended up creating a guild with a few friends quite a while ago. If you guys feel like making an alliance - sc2sea + dcvgamers + {insert name of other guilds}, it would help bolster our numbers. We can pool our numbers for sPvP groups, PvE and WvWvW - assuming we are all going to Sea of Sorrows.
We have a mumble server set up if that will sweeten the deal. It's set up on a VPS so it should be able to handle a few people. Also in the process of setting up a custom made and designed website/forums. Could also offer my own services as IT guy (part-time) for the alliance.

+ [Mumble server details] +

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Delraich:

thanks man - I reckon I will def take u up on this.

DUCKVILLELOL · Fri, 24th-Aug-2012, 4:00 PM

Sorry I voted in the poll but forgot to post; I'm happy to join!

FLuX · Fri, 24th-Aug-2012, 6:22 PM

Not sure about my plans for GW2 yet; in the original I'm currently in [Wckd], the biggest Luxon faction guild (Like, 25m atm). I have led several 100/100 guilds (with a strong officer backbone of course) and have led a handful of Cavalon guilds in the past. Played for ~5 1/2 years, mostly on/off. I'd be potentially interested, depending on what server I join and when I join (I won't be on for a little while, probably get the game in October sometime) but you could put my name down and I'd be interested in a leadership/officer position.

Delraich · Fri, 24th-Aug-2012, 8:16 PM

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Originally Posted by FLuX

Not sure about my plans for GW2 yet; in the original I'm currently in [Wckd], the biggest Luxon faction guild (Like, 25m atm). I have led several 100/100 guilds (with a strong officer backbone of course) and have led a handful of Cavalon guilds in the past. Played for ~5 1/2 years, mostly on/off. I'd be potentially interested, depending on what server I join and when I join (I won't be on for a little while, probably get the game in October sometime) but you could put my name down and I'd be interested in a leadership/officer position.

We are joining Sea of Sorrows, so if you are keen for an officer/ co GM type of position please just say when you are ready. I would definately value your experience.

sRDreaM · Fri, 24th-Aug-2012, 9:56 PM

wow i'm joining sea of sorrows too

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Delraich:

have u got a guild already? want to join us?

Delraich · Sat, 25th-Aug-2012, 10:38 AM

Duckville and Flux: are you interested in Skyping so that we can come up with a guild name and putting together an media release?

Delraich · Sat, 25th-Aug-2012, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by veteris

Also in the process of setting up a custom made and designed website/forums. Could also offer my own services as IT guy (part-time) for the alliance.

Depending on Duckville's skills (I don't know how much he knows about website design), if you can help with this that would be awesome.

Would we need our own guild website with a link to this website for alliance type strategies? Or are you thinking of a general site that hosts multiple guilds within it?

TAminimat · Sat, 25th-Aug-2012, 11:20 AM

TA are all going to be on Gates of Madness if you guys can't get onto SoS and still want to play with some sc2 peeps

**veteris** · Sat, 25th-Aug-2012, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Delraich

Would we need our own guild website with a link to this website for alliance type strategies? Or are you thinking of a general site that hosts multiple guilds within it?

The website in question is dcvgamers.com and is meant for just our guild. I can create an alliance website as well. If you want to base your guild out of that, it is your choice. Or i can help set up both a guild and an alliance website. There are a few options.

pja · Sat, 25th-Aug-2012, 12:44 PM

Sea of Sorrows it is!

Delraich · Sun, 26th-Aug-2012, 3:13 AM

Sea of Sorrows is full have now joined Gate of Madness.

Insom · Mon, 27th-Aug-2012, 11:38 AM

I had to join Hedge server, since just about every other server was full!

DUCKVILLELOL · Tue, 28th-Aug-2012, 7:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Delraich

Duckville and Flux: are you interested in Skyping so that we can come up with a guild name and putting together an media release?

Yeah sure, add me if you'd like

I'm not really IT guy, more of the 'community manager' guy

Delraich · Tue, 28th-Aug-2012, 10:05 AM

Update:
Servers filled up v v quickly so not everyone got onto Sea of Sorrows.
My characters name is Valdrexia (v low level).
I have created a guild on Gate of Madness called Amygdala [AM].
Gate of Madness is full so if you are not there yet I am not sure if more spots will open up later.
If anyone wants an invite please let me know.

Quick Comments

veteris:

Like the brain anatomy reference. I thought hippocampus would have been closer to sc2sea.