How to know when to disband a guild? - Guild Wars Forums

oscarsymonds · Jun 06, 2007, 07:21 AM // 07:21

What are the classic signs that it is time to end your guild?

Div · Jun 06, 2007, 08:43 AM // 08:43

Too much drama between people and people can't get along.
Failing at your guild goals.
No one's interested in the game and rather play WoW.

ichigo_panty · Jun 06, 2007, 09:17 AM // 09:17

When you see 95% of your members with
Last logged in: 2weeks ago

Etta · Jun 06, 2007, 10:30 AM // 10:30

when this happen.

Divine One · Jun 06, 2007, 05:53 PM // 17:53

I think its time to disband a guild when *you*, the guild leader, are no longer happy with the guild or willing to do a "rebuild" when things "fall apart".

When a guild does hit bottom, or times of extreme unsteadiness, it's not over as long as you're willing to put work into putting it back together. As a guild leader you will see many friends or valued guildies come and go - you'll feel left behind and you'll feel like "what the heck is the point of rebuilding now". But, if you stick it through, your guild will prosper. Take it from me

I've been the leader of the same guild for almost 2 years now. We've definitely been taken to the cleaners a few times, but we've always made a comeback.

Graeme_W · Jun 06, 2007, 09:30 PM // 21:30

Divine One pretty much nailed it. Sometimes it's really hard to stick with it, though. More than a few times I've felt myself torn as I've watched the people whom I've become friends with just stop playing.

It's frustrating, because you can have a great guild with awesome people, and then the disease of inactivity takes hold and your guild goes down in flames. It's depressing, but I always manage to move on.

nexus1614 · Jun 13, 2007, 09:32 AM // 09:32

Yeah...I left my guild about a month ago...as leader...then went back

Obviously it was in a bit of a state, but I've since got two officers who i hope will help me, and as a result things are looking back up. Its when you can't be bothered anymore

yesitsrob · Jun 13, 2007, 11:01 AM // 11:01

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No one's interested in the game and rather play WoW.

QF Emphasis.

quickmonty · Jun 13, 2007, 09:29 PM // 21:29

As guild leader I have felt the pain of good friends leaving, and times when I wonder why I continue trying to hold the guild together. When I'm down, my officers always offer words of encouragement, and we continue. New people join, new friends are made, and you learn to let go of those who decide to stop playing. We have even had some old friends rejoin, after trying other things.

whnemesis · Jul 07, 2007, 08:56 PM // 20:56

Greetings,

Aye Divine did hit the key points about how the Leader feels about their guild.

We've had ours nearly two years, and although try to keep it small, have had our own up and downs.

I'm sure you have your own views and goals for your guild, but the efforts and glory in the long run will have to come from yourself. As long as you take enjoyment from what you have accomplished and are willing to grind out those low times, then you will do fine.

We have all experienced wonderful friendships within the game and for one reasons or another see some of them no longer with us, but have to move forward as that is your role and embrace new relationships and new experiences that come with guildies.

Those that remain with you for a long period will most of the time stick it out for the long haul as they have seen your efforts and how when you choose to rebuild has worked out.

Trust your gut and if you want it to work, then put in the efforts.

Finding some trusting officers that can take some burdens from you as well is a gem if you can find them as well.

If you have found that real life drama has crept into a game where we come for relaxation and enjoyment, or the members have found other avenues for this enjoyment, can be a hint that either a rebuild is coming or if you would rather not.

Wish you the best, and hope all works out for you.

Jun 06, 2007, 07:21 AM // 07:21	#1
oscarsymonds Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Apr 2007 Guild: The Imperial Guards Of Obsidia [TIGO] Profession: D/Mo	How to know when to disband a guild? What are the classic signs that it is time to end your guild?

Jun 06, 2007, 08:43 AM // 08:43	#2
Div I like yumy food! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Where I can eat yumy food Guild: Dead Alley [dR] Profession: Mo/R	Too much drama between people and people can't get along. Failing at your guild goals. No one's interested in the game and rather play WoW.

Jun 06, 2007, 09:17 AM // 09:17	#3
ichigo_panty Krytan Explorer Join Date: Nov 2006 Guild: Exiled And Forsaken[EnF]	When you see 95% of your members with Last logged in: 2weeks ago

Jun 06, 2007, 10:30 AM // 10:30	#4
Etta Forge Runner Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Mancland, British Empire	when this happen.

Jun 06, 2007, 05:53 PM // 17:53	#5
Divine One Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: West Coast, Canada Guild: Pantheon Of Shadows [dei] Profession: Mo/	I think its time to disband a guild when you, the guild leader, are no longer happy with the guild or willing to do a "rebuild" when things "fall apart". When a guild does hit bottom, or times of extreme unsteadiness, it's not over as long as you're willing to put work into putting it back together. As a guild leader you will see many friends or valued guildies come and go - you'll feel left behind and you'll feel like "what the heck is the point of rebuilding now". But, if you stick it through, your guild will prosper. Take it from me I've been the leader of the same guild for almost 2 years now. We've definitely been taken to the cleaners a few times, but we've always made a comeback.

Jun 06, 2007, 09:30 PM // 21:30	#6
Graeme_W Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ohio Guild: I Pwned the Koreans [IPtK] Profession: E/R	Divine One pretty much nailed it. Sometimes it's really hard to stick with it, though. More than a few times I've felt myself torn as I've watched the people whom I've become friends with just stop playing. It's frustrating, because you can have a great guild with awesome people, and then the disease of inactivity takes hold and your guild goes down in flames. It's depressing, but I always manage to move on.

Jun 13, 2007, 09:32 AM // 09:32	#7
nexus1614 Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Apr 2007 Guild: Knights of Flaming Order Profession: D/Mo	Yeah...I left my guild about a month ago...as leader...then went back Obviously it was in a bit of a state, but I've since got two officers who i hope will help me, and as a result things are looking back up. Its when you can't be bothered anymore

Jun 13, 2007, 09:29 PM // 21:29	#9
quickmonty Ancient Windbreaker Join Date: May 2005	As guild leader I have felt the pain of good friends leaving, and times when I wonder why I continue trying to hold the guild together. When I'm down, my officers always offer words of encouragement, and we continue. New people join, new friends are made, and you learn to let go of those who decide to stop playing. We have even had some old friends rejoin, after trying other things.

Jul 07, 2007, 08:56 PM // 20:56	#10
whnemesis Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Jul 2007 Guild: Clan of Kisma Profession: W/	Greetings, Aye Divine did hit the key points about how the Leader feels about their guild. We've had ours nearly two years, and although try to keep it small, have had our own up and downs. I'm sure you have your own views and goals for your guild, but the efforts and glory in the long run will have to come from yourself. As long as you take enjoyment from what you have accomplished and are willing to grind out those low times, then you will do fine. We have all experienced wonderful friendships within the game and for one reasons or another see some of them no longer with us, but have to move forward as that is your role and embrace new relationships and new experiences that come with guildies. Those that remain with you for a long period will most of the time stick it out for the long haul as they have seen your efforts and how when you choose to rebuild has worked out. Trust your gut and if you want it to work, then put in the efforts. Finding some trusting officers that can take some burdens from you as well is a gem if you can find them as well. If you have found that real life drama has crept into a game where we come for relaxation and enjoyment, or the members have found other avenues for this enjoyment, can be a hint that either a rebuild is coming or if you would rather not. Wish you the best, and hope all works out for you.