How do you keep members in your guild? - Page 2 - Guild Wars Forums

lennymon · Apr 11, 2006, 12:28 AM // 00:28

You have a TS server, this is a HUGE tool for recruiting and keeping members. My advice is pimp it... by this I mean encourage (but never force) folks to use it. Trick them into getting onto the ts server by making out of context "LOLOL" in guild chat in response to some lewd joke you and your freinds made... most folks will want to know what the joke was, you just tell em you guys are laughing your behinds off on TS. Once a player gets onto TS, and hears others voices you are people, not just that ranger guy, and that monk chick... they have a MUCH higher chance of becoming involved and sticking around. Be really clear when you recruit to point out that while its a goal to gvg/halls regularly, realistically it cant happen yet due to low headcount...and do they have any friends? Offer recruitment bonus (items I feel are best) to folks who get someone into the guild that stays -and is active-. But I think the fact that you and your friends play together AND have TS will be able to get folks, just keep trying.

Rosta Bash · Apr 18, 2006, 11:48 PM // 23:48

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Originally Posted by Mandy Memory

Dont recruit when asking for help...if I was in your guild...I would be leaving right now.

But really...people keep people. The bigger your guild, the more people stay.

not always true, theres about 13 in mines, yet we are mostly pvp only. now if its a pve mostly guild, then yea i agree.

BrutusV · Apr 21, 2006, 07:40 PM // 19:40

Ravenglass - looks like you're doing everything you can. I am also growing the guild I'm in with pretty much the same method and we have had a good response so far. It just takes time. And even if we take care to play with the individuals before recruiting, sometimes they will decide to leave or we find that person isn't a good fit afterall.

If you guys are interested in collaborating for Factions, check out Aequitas Deis' website and give me a shout.

My IGN is "Fun N Games" and we're on the American servers

Hired Blade · Apr 26, 2006, 08:32 PM // 20:32

As A guild Leader you need to put members needs above your own. Be nice and try not to let anyone feel ignored.

Apr 21, 2006, 07:40 PM // 19:40	#23
BrutusV Academy Page Join Date: Apr 2006 Guild: Aequitas Deis [AD] http://aequitasdeis.guildportal.com Profession: W/N	Ravenglass - looks like you're doing everything you can. I am also growing the guild I'm in with pretty much the same method and we have had a good response so far. It just takes time. And even if we take care to play with the individuals before recruiting, sometimes they will decide to leave or we find that person isn't a good fit afterall. If you guys are interested in collaborating for Factions, check out Aequitas Deis' website and give me a shout. My IGN is "Fun N Games" and we're on the American servers Last edited by BrutusV; Apr 21, 2006 at 07:57 PM // 19:57..

Apr 11, 2006, 12:28 AM // 00:28	#21
lennymon Forge Runner Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Seattle Guild: Odin's Hammer [OH] - Servant's of Fortuna [SoF] Profession: R/	You have a TS server, this is a HUGE tool for recruiting and keeping members. My advice is pimp it... by this I mean encourage (but never force) folks to use it. Trick them into getting onto the ts server by making out of context "LOLOL" in guild chat in response to some lewd joke you and your freinds made... most folks will want to know what the joke was, you just tell em you guys are laughing your behinds off on TS. Once a player gets onto TS, and hears others voices you are people, not just that ranger guy, and that monk chick... they have a MUCH higher chance of becoming involved and sticking around. Be really clear when you recruit to point out that while its a goal to gvg/halls regularly, realistically it cant happen yet due to low headcount...and do they have any friends? Offer recruitment bonus (items I feel are best) to folks who get someone into the guild that stays -and is active-. But I think the fact that you and your friends play together AND have TS will be able to get folks, just keep trying.

Apr 26, 2006, 08:32 PM // 20:32	#24
Hired Blade Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Oregon USA Guild: Leader Of (Hired Souls) Profession: W/	As A guild Leader you need to put members needs above your own. Be nice and try not to let anyone feel ignored.