Good, active pve guild still exist? - Guild Wars Forums

kobey · Jan 10, 2008, 04:11 PM // 16:11

Let me first start off with why I am asking this question. Firstly, my guild is quiet, real quiet. So the majority of the time I spend in GW is either talking to my friends, or hero/henching. It gets really bored overtime, and pug isn't a good idea too.

This got me to wonder if there are any active pve only guilds around that frequently do elite missions like uw, fow, slayers or things as such. I believe they still exist, but are there many out there?

Edit: Just to avoid misunderstandings, I feel the need to clarify. I am already in a different guild as from the time of my original post. So what I said in this post DOES NOT apply to my current guild.

Darkobra · Jan 10, 2008, 04:34 PM // 16:34

http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/f...play.php?f=267

http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/f...play.php?f=268

kobey · Jan 10, 2008, 04:36 PM // 16:36

1) I already posted an application there
2) How on earth do I know the guild is good or not or how active without being in there or getting to know it from someone in there.

Not to look for a recruitment here on this thread. But more of whether the tot of joining a good and active pve guild is futile, ie do they exist and are there many around.

quickmonty · Jan 10, 2008, 05:34 PM // 17:34

There are active PvE guilds.

The better guilds will want to interview you. That is the time to ask any questions you have about the guild.

Last time I checked there is a listing of guilds right here on Guru, or you can check sites like Extreme 100 for guild listings.

Darkobra · Jan 10, 2008, 05:37 PM // 17:37

I'm not saying post an application. I'm saying do your research amongst the guilds. If you want to know how active a PVE guild is, ask the PVE guild itself.

If I was looking for a sword, I'd not be looking at the axe merchant saying "Do you know of a decent sword?"

kobey · Jan 10, 2008, 05:47 PM // 17:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darkobra

I'm not saying post an application. I'm saying do your research amongst the guilds. If you want to know how active a PVE guild is, ask the PVE guild itself.

If I was looking for a sword, I'd not be looking at the axe merchant saying "Do you know of a decent sword?"

yes yes i know

however, i am not asking how to get into a good pve guild.

I am asking if there are still good, active pve guilds around.

quickmonty answered my question. Though i don't mind more comments and thoughts from others too.

Davion · Jan 10, 2008, 05:56 PM // 17:56

Don't just resign yourself to asking questions to players either. There is a 'selling' aspect to gaining members. If a prospective guild in question has a site...goto it. Do some inquisitive snooping, read the forums, read up on their history. Almost any guild site will keep an up to date numbering of its membership and activities if you know where to look.

I know this, because I myself am doing that search, and because I ran one for a good 3 yrs. Do your homework. And run with them in missions/quests etc previous if able. No point signing on that dotted line if you find its not the place you are looking for. Is something I always prefered of prospects in the past. It's as much them deciding as you as to whether its a good 'fit' or not.

And please refrain from the 'in-town' blind invite acceptance. It makes your search that much more frustrating; and more likely for you to not pay attention to the details you want from a prospective group.

gl to you in your search

shrouded^god · Jan 10, 2008, 06:24 PM // 18:24

Most of the good...active...high end PvE guilds are established already, and are usually close knit groups. Either friends before GW, or have grown as friends while playing. Some of the people in an allianced PvE guild, I have been playing with for ~2 years now, and the most of the rest in that guild, around a year. They're an amazing bunch, a small tight knit group with an amazing knack at what they do. Being a high end guild, they spend a lot of time title grinding through, one has MGHSoRM and another with IHMLBB, and most of that form of grinding is done with H/H so, all their time isn't spent "together" often times everyone is to themself, doing their own thing. And from what Ive experienced, thats how a lot of PvE guild are, unless they're helping someone with a task or doing something organized (Uw, FoW, SE, etc)...its single player play.

Sabriel Benirus · Jan 10, 2008, 06:53 PM // 18:53

I know that this is the same problem my husband and I were having. We wanted to get into a guild that did things together. So, after checking a couple guilds' out, and them not being what were looking for,we found this guild that we are currently in. In this guild, there is a group of about 10 or so people that are always doing things together. We try to hit a dungeon or get a mission done each night during the week, and have been going for the longer dungeons, and Elite areas on the weekends. We did FoW last weekend. We are also pretty chatty in Alliance chat, and the ocassional alliance member comes along when we get groups together, on a regular basis.
I love it, and I am always looking forward to getting on vent with everyone and see what we all want to do together for the evening.....

ScuZZ · Jan 10, 2008, 08:06 PM // 20:06

Yes There are quite a few. Most are close knit friends or families that have been around awhile. My guild is one for example we are currently vanquishing Tyria doing HM missions.

Fluffiliscious · Jan 10, 2008, 09:19 PM // 21:19

If you find a guild you might be interested, I would also ask if they have a website or their own forums. It's been my experience that the more active guilds maintain their sites pretty well and the members are pretty regular posters on their guild forums. This is probably not always the case but it might give you a look inside the guild if nothing else.

DarkGanni · Jan 10, 2008, 09:27 PM // 21:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by kobey

Let me first start off with why I am asking this question. Firstly, my guild is quiet, real quiet. So the majority of the time I spend in GW is either talking to my friends, or hero/henching. It gets really bored overtime, and pug isn't a good idea too.

This got me to wonder if there are any active pve only guilds around that frequently do elite missions like uw, fow, slayers or things as such. I believe they still exist, but are there many out there?

I have to say this is the problem I had and the reason was lack of players in the guild wanting to do same thing so basically I just kept guild hopping till I found the one I'm comfortable in.

Conclusion: They STILL exist yes just you have to find the right one, maybe I just suck at finding good guilds but took me over a month

Keep searching and never give up, you'll find it

the_jos · Jan 10, 2008, 09:59 PM // 21:59

They do exist.
But I think most of them don't recruit very active.
I know our alliance leader is still recruiting from time to time.
And when they are full people get passed to alliance guilds.
But we and at least one other alliance guild almost only recruit friends and players we team up with.

Now how to find such a guild?
Ask friends outside your guild how their guild is. Or ask them if they know others in a decent guild.
I keep bumping into the same people from time to time when I join guildies or friends in a party, so there is a wide 'network' of friends-of-friends.
When I get word from a guildie or a friend that someone is good I would recruit him/her sooner than some random person.

Decide what you would like to do most.
Do you want to play together and as bonus get your titles done,
or do you want to get your titles done and play together as bonus?
Are elite areas most important or hard mode?

Guilds asking questions?
I don't anymore.
People that contact me or our alliance know why they contact us.
I assume they think they are good enough.
The only question I have is: "do you have any questions"?

kel77 · Jan 10, 2008, 10:15 PM // 22:15

For everyone looking for an elite PvE guild, I invite you to check out The Arctic Marauders [TAM] website at http://tam.guildportal.com/ (there is no www). You must fill out an application that the officers will review before your acceptance into TAM; this is how we keep the quality of our members at the level we want it to be. We are currently part of the [SNOW] alliance (Luxon). I look forward to seeing some of your apps!

Thanks,
Kel

the_jos · Jan 10, 2008, 11:12 PM // 23:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by kel77

For everyone looking for an elite PvE guild, I invite you to check out The Arctic Marauders [TAM] website (snip url). You must fill out an application that the officers will review before your acceptance into TAM; this is how we keep the quality of our members at the level we want it to be. We are currently part of the [SNOW] alliance (Luxon). I look forward to seeing some of your apps!

But Kel,

kobey asked: "How on earth do I know the guild is good or not or how active without being in there or getting to know it from someone in there."

How do we know that [TAM] or the [SNOW] alliance (you forgot to mention the full leader guild name, The Mirror Of Reason) are any good?

That's the real question being asked here.
A website does provide some information but not everything.
Knowing SNOW's demands on their alliance guilds does tell something. But is that information easily available to anyone?

And does not having a webpage or active forum really say anything?
Maybe people are just playing and don't have time/interest in communicating outside GW. When you talk to each other almost daily, is there a need for active site/forum usage?

As you can see, it's not that easy to determine if a guild is good or not.
It's even worse. You might get in a very active guild/alliance but don't like the people there.
There is no way of telling that before you have joined.

Would joining your guild or any other in the SNOW alliance be as much of a gamble as joining a guild spamming in LA/Kamadan/Kaineng/EotN?

That's a question I'd like an answer to

Neo Nugget · Jan 10, 2008, 11:14 PM // 23:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by the_jos

But Kel,

kobey asked: "How on earth do I know the guild is good or not or how active without being in there or getting to know it from someone in there."

How do we know that [TAM] or the [SNOW] alliance (you forgot to mention the full leader guild name, The Mirror Of Reason) are any good?

Silly's the leader of TAM, i'm in his guild too

There's a little application you gotta fill out on our website, but nothing really lengthly. Were also in the SNOW alliance, but were trying to look for another one.

But yeah a lot of guilds want to get to know their members more rather than just randomly inviting, so they use applications.

Zeek Aran · Jan 11, 2008, 04:51 AM // 04:51

SOHK alliance that I am a part of.

kel77 · Jan 11, 2008, 05:18 AM // 05:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by the_jos

But Kel,

How do we know that [TAM] or the [SNOW] alliance (you forgot to mention the full leader guild name, The Mirror Of Reason) are any good?

That's the real question being asked here.
A website does provide some information but not everything.
Knowing SNOW's demands on their alliance guilds does tell something. But is that information easily available to anyone?

And does not having a webpage or active forum really say anything?
Maybe people are just playing and don't have time/interest in communicating outside GW. When you talk to each other almost daily, is there a need for active site/forum usage?

Would joining your guild or any other in the SNOW alliance be as much of a gamble as joining a guild spamming in LA/Kamadan/Kaineng/EotN?

That's a question I'd like an answer to

First, I realize the question the OP was stating, I was simply trying to help a few of these posters find a good guild.

You've made some good points, and it is true that the only way to see if you like a guild is to join. However, several factors including website/forums, applications, and reputation can give an excellent indication of the quality of the guild. If you do a little research before you blindly join some recruiter spamming in LA, you are far more likely to have positive guild experiences. As for the need for a website, I would definitely say any guild worth its salt should have one, if only for coordinating events.

PS hello neo nugget

Siirius Black · Jan 11, 2008, 09:23 AM // 09:23

Well, I'm the leader of my GUild and let me tell you that we are more PvE than PvP. We are very active. During the weekdays we easily have abut 15 to 20 people playing, coming and going. Right now its close to 2:30 am and there are a total of 5 people incluidng me.

PvE are active and good, but as someone mentioned before is more the friendship that you create in the guild and not the guild itself.

Pae · Jan 11, 2008, 09:48 AM // 09:48

I run with an HM guild on almost a daily basis. It's a highly competent HM PvE guild that'll make anything in HM seem easier than NM. They're out there, just take your chances with PUGs/invites from an alliance member to join a PUG, and you'll get surprised every once in a while.

Jan 10, 2008, 04:11 PM // 16:11	#1
kobey GW Retiree Join Date: Nov 2005 Guild: Sg Unknown [KATE] Profession: W/	Good, active pve guild still exist? Let me first start off with why I am asking this question. Firstly, my guild is quiet, real quiet. So the majority of the time I spend in GW is either talking to my friends, or hero/henching. It gets really bored overtime, and pug isn't a good idea too. This got me to wonder if there are any active pve only guilds around that frequently do elite missions like uw, fow, slayers or things as such. I believe they still exist, but are there many out there? Edit: Just to avoid misunderstandings, I feel the need to clarify. I am already in a different guild as from the time of my original post. So what I said in this post DOES NOT apply to my current guild. Last edited by kobey; Jan 29, 2008 at 05:03 PM // 17:03..

Jan 10, 2008, 04:36 PM // 16:36	#3
kobey GW Retiree Join Date: Nov 2005 Guild: Sg Unknown [KATE] Profession: W/	1) I already posted an application there 2) How on earth do I know the guild is good or not or how active without being in there or getting to know it from someone in there. Not to look for a recruitment here on this thread. But more of whether the tot of joining a good and active pve guild is futile, ie do they exist and are there many around. Last edited by kobey; Jan 10, 2008 at 04:41 PM // 16:41..

Jan 10, 2008, 06:24 PM // 18:24	#8
shrouded^god IGN: J C A C H E Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: 843 Guild: [Liar]	Most of the good...active...high end PvE guilds are established already, and are usually close knit groups. Either friends before GW, or have grown as friends while playing. Some of the people in an allianced PvE guild, I have been playing with for ~2 years now, and the most of the rest in that guild, around a year. They're an amazing bunch, a small tight knit group with an amazing knack at what they do. Being a high end guild, they spend a lot of time title grinding through, one has MGHSoRM and another with IHMLBB, and most of that form of grinding is done with H/H so, all their time isn't spent "together" often times everyone is to themself, doing their own thing. And from what Ive experienced, thats how a lot of PvE guild are, unless they're helping someone with a task or doing something organized (Uw, FoW, SE, etc)...its single player play. __________________

Jan 10, 2008, 06:53 PM // 18:53	#9
Sabriel Benirus Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Florida Guild: Druids of Maguuma Profession: N/	I know that this is the same problem my husband and I were having. We wanted to get into a guild that did things together. So, after checking a couple guilds' out, and them not being what were looking for,we found this guild that we are currently in. In this guild, there is a group of about 10 or so people that are always doing things together. We try to hit a dungeon or get a mission done each night during the week, and have been going for the longer dungeons, and Elite areas on the weekends. We did FoW last weekend. We are also pretty chatty in Alliance chat, and the ocassional alliance member comes along when we get groups together, on a regular basis. I love it, and I am always looking forward to getting on vent with everyone and see what we all want to do together for the evening..... Last edited by Sabriel Benirus; Jan 10, 2008 at 07:06 PM // 19:06..

Jan 10, 2008, 04:34 PM // 16:34	#2
Darkobra Forge Runner Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Scotland Guild: Type like an idiot, I'll treat you like an idiot Profession: E/Me	http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/f...play.php?f=267 http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/f...play.php?f=268

Jan 10, 2008, 05:34 PM // 17:34	#4
quickmonty Ancient Windbreaker Join Date: May 2005	There are active PvE guilds. The better guilds will want to interview you. That is the time to ask any questions you have about the guild. Last time I checked there is a listing of guilds right here on Guru, or you can check sites like Extreme 100 for guild listings.

Jan 10, 2008, 05:37 PM // 17:37	#5
Darkobra Forge Runner Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Scotland Guild: Type like an idiot, I'll treat you like an idiot Profession: E/Me	I'm not saying post an application. I'm saying do your research amongst the guilds. If you want to know how active a PVE guild is, ask the PVE guild itself. If I was looking for a sword, I'd not be looking at the axe merchant saying "Do you know of a decent sword?"

Jan 10, 2008, 05:56 PM // 17:56	#7
Davion Krytan Explorer Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: wherever the winds take me Profession: R/Mo	Don't just resign yourself to asking questions to players either. There is a 'selling' aspect to gaining members. If a prospective guild in question has a site...goto it. Do some inquisitive snooping, read the forums, read up on their history. Almost any guild site will keep an up to date numbering of its membership and activities if you know where to look. I know this, because I myself am doing that search, and because I ran one for a good 3 yrs. Do your homework. And run with them in missions/quests etc previous if able. No point signing on that dotted line if you find its not the place you are looking for. Is something I always prefered of prospects in the past. It's as much them deciding as you as to whether its a good 'fit' or not. And please refrain from the 'in-town' blind invite acceptance. It makes your search that much more frustrating; and more likely for you to not pay attention to the details you want from a prospective group. gl to you in your search

Jan 10, 2008, 08:06 PM // 20:06	#10
ScuZZ Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Oct 2005 Guild: Clan Eternal Legion Profession: Mo/Me	Yes There are quite a few. Most are close knit friends or families that have been around awhile. My guild is one for example we are currently vanquishing Tyria doing HM missions.

Jan 10, 2008, 09:19 PM // 21:19	#11
Fluffiliscious Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: US Guild: Gods Army of the [Dead] Profession: E/	If you find a guild you might be interested, I would also ask if they have a website or their own forums. It's been my experience that the more active guilds maintain their sites pretty well and the members are pretty regular posters on their guild forums. This is probably not always the case but it might give you a look inside the guild if nothing else.

Jan 10, 2008, 09:59 PM // 21:59	#13
the_jos Forge Runner Join Date: Jun 2006 Guild: Hard Mode Legion [HML] Profession: N/	They do exist. But I think most of them don't recruit very active. I know our alliance leader is still recruiting from time to time. And when they are full people get passed to alliance guilds. But we and at least one other alliance guild almost only recruit friends and players we team up with. Now how to find such a guild? Ask friends outside your guild how their guild is. Or ask them if they know others in a decent guild. I keep bumping into the same people from time to time when I join guildies or friends in a party, so there is a wide 'network' of friends-of-friends. When I get word from a guildie or a friend that someone is good I would recruit him/her sooner than some random person. Decide what you would like to do most. Do you want to play together and as bonus get your titles done, or do you want to get your titles done and play together as bonus? Are elite areas most important or hard mode? Guilds asking questions? I don't anymore. People that contact me or our alliance know why they contact us. I assume they think they are good enough. The only question I have is: "do you have any questions"?

Jan 10, 2008, 10:15 PM // 22:15	#14
kel77 Krytan Explorer Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: The Deep South Guild: The Arctic Marauders[TAM] Former Leader and Officer \| [SMS] Alliance Profession: W/E	For everyone looking for an elite PvE guild, I invite you to check out The Arctic Marauders [TAM] website at http://tam.guildportal.com/ (there is no www). You must fill out an application that the officers will review before your acceptance into TAM; this is how we keep the quality of our members at the level we want it to be. We are currently part of the [SNOW] alliance (Luxon). I look forward to seeing some of your apps! Thanks, Kel

Jan 11, 2008, 04:51 AM // 04:51	#17
Zeek Aran Forge Runner Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Earth, sadly Guild: BORK Profession: A/	SOHK alliance that I am a part of.

Jan 11, 2008, 09:23 AM // 09:23	#19
Siirius Black Krytan Explorer Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: The Dragon's Lair Guild: La Legion Del Dragon Profession: E/	Well, I'm the leader of my GUild and let me tell you that we are more PvE than PvP. We are very active. During the weekdays we easily have abut 15 to 20 people playing, coming and going. Right now its close to 2:30 am and there are a total of 5 people incluidng me. PvE are active and good, but as someone mentioned before is more the friendship that you create in the guild and not the guild itself.

Jan 11, 2008, 09:48 AM // 09:48	#20
Pae Krytan Explorer Join Date: Jul 2005	I run with an HM guild on almost a daily basis. It's a highly competent HM PvE guild that'll make anything in HM seem easier than NM. They're out there, just take your chances with PUGs/invites from an alliance member to join a PUG, and you'll get surprised every once in a while.