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The God Of Metal · Jan 31, 2006, 08:06 PM // 20:06

Does anyone else think that making a Guild dedicated to helping people is a good idea?

I've asked around ingame with no luck, so I figured I'd see if I could get a response here.

asdar · Feb 02, 2006, 03:32 PM // 15:32

Helping people in PvE?

There's a guild, who's name escapes me that started out as a guild that would take anyone and show them the ropes of PvP. Now they're one of the largest, and I think most respected guilds around. I respect them at least.

I think if you have the patience and knowledge to set up a pvp guild that helps newcomers you'll grow. I'm not sure about PvE, because I don't play much PvE.

Overcoming the obstacles seems to be the fun of a game to me.

There seems to be more pve than pvp lately so it'd probably take off.

Racthoh · Feb 02, 2006, 04:15 PM // 16:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by asdar

There's a guild, who's name escapes me that started out as a guild that would take anyone and show them the ropes of PvP. Now they're one of the largest, and I think most respected guilds around. I respect them at least.

XoO is the closest thing I can think of. From what I could gather from their Guild of the Week information, their "grab 8 and go" along with many divisions (4... 5 guilds is it?) I'd say that fits the description closely.

LifeInfusion · Feb 03, 2006, 04:17 AM // 04:17

I just thought of a recruiting method. Make a new character and if people help you for no fee inivite them...

asdar · Feb 03, 2006, 02:15 PM // 14:15

Xen of Onslaught it was. Thanks for helping me out. I'm old and the memory is going.

They were very successful and made no bones about being dedicated to helping newcomers learn the ropes of PvP.

A very classy organization from all I can see.

kdhoney44 · Feb 03, 2006, 02:24 PM // 14:24

I think that is an excellent idea! I am in a guild now that tries to do that. Unfortunatly we sometimes end up with more members/random people who need help then we have members to help them. But some of the best members and officers we have are people who we picked up in pre-seering and helped out

Definitely a lot of fun especially for those people who have kinda ran out of things to do in the game

Marodac Evilbane · Feb 03, 2006, 05:15 PM // 17:15

Helping people is always a great idea^^. The guild I'm in helps everyone as well, bt after a while we hit some problems. We've had people (try to) use us (for example ask for cash, materials and help than leave). Because of that, we had to make a code of conduct, and make rules about helping. Right now we have about 50 members helping eachother when needed. Sometimes we have too many helpers to fit in the team!

So in short, I think it's a great idea. Make sure to read Maltare's tips on starting a guild and make a solid set of rules to make sure you won't be helping everyone who then leave afterwards, and to make sure you have some time to play for yourself as well. I know the feeling of helping people for 6 hours, only to find that you haven't done a single quest for yourself yet.

Jan 31, 2006, 08:06 PM // 20:06	#1
The God Of Metal Academy Page Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Kentville, Nova Scotia Guild: The Boat Crew Profession: Mo/E	A helpful Guild Does anyone else think that making a Guild dedicated to helping people is a good idea? I've asked around ingame with no luck, so I figured I'd see if I could get a response here.

Feb 02, 2006, 03:32 PM // 15:32	#2
asdar Krytan Explorer Join Date: May 2005	Helping people in PvE? There's a guild, who's name escapes me that started out as a guild that would take anyone and show them the ropes of PvP. Now they're one of the largest, and I think most respected guilds around. I respect them at least. I think if you have the patience and knowledge to set up a pvp guild that helps newcomers you'll grow. I'm not sure about PvE, because I don't play much PvE. Overcoming the obstacles seems to be the fun of a game to me. There seems to be more pve than pvp lately so it'd probably take off.

Feb 03, 2006, 04:17 AM // 04:17	#4
LifeInfusion Grotto Attendant Join Date: May 2005 Location: in the midline Profession: E/Mo	I just thought of a recruiting method. Make a new character and if people help you for no fee inivite them...

Feb 03, 2006, 02:15 PM // 14:15	#5
asdar Krytan Explorer Join Date: May 2005	Xen of Onslaught it was. Thanks for helping me out. I'm old and the memory is going. They were very successful and made no bones about being dedicated to helping newcomers learn the ropes of PvP. A very classy organization from all I can see.

Feb 03, 2006, 02:24 PM // 14:24	#6
kdhoney44 Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Currently vacationing in reality.... Guild: Sith Jedi [SJ]	I think that is an excellent idea! I am in a guild now that tries to do that. Unfortunatly we sometimes end up with more members/random people who need help then we have members to help them. But some of the best members and officers we have are people who we picked up in pre-seering and helped out Definitely a lot of fun especially for those people who have kinda ran out of things to do in the game

Feb 03, 2006, 05:15 PM // 17:15	#7
Marodac Evilbane Site Contributor Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: The Netherlands Guild: Rite of Passage Profession: E/Mo	Helping people is always a great idea^^. The guild I'm in helps everyone as well, bt after a while we hit some problems. We've had people (try to) use us (for example ask for cash, materials and help than leave). Because of that, we had to make a code of conduct, and make rules about helping. Right now we have about 50 members helping eachother when needed. Sometimes we have too many helpers to fit in the team! So in short, I think it's a great idea. Make sure to read Maltare's tips on starting a guild and make a solid set of rules to make sure you won't be helping everyone who then leave afterwards, and to make sure you have some time to play for yourself as well. I know the feeling of helping people for 6 hours, only to find that you haven't done a single quest for yourself yet.