Oldest guild - Guild Wars Forums

didis · Jan 04, 2008, 05:05 PM // 17:05

Hi,

As I can't find a list of guilds with their date of creation in guild wars, i post here to gather some intel?

I'm with the dutch Lowland Lions (LLL), founded on the 7th of januar 2005 during the early alpha/beta time.

Please post in here you're guild and the foundation date. I try to update the list to get an impression of which guilds are the oldest guilds alife.

Thanx
Didis

The list:
Zealots Of Shiverpeak 5th March 2005 (reported as first on wiki)

Dynasty Warriors, as a guild, was created in July 2003 (but first beta was in nov 2004)

Lowland Lions (LLL) 7th januar 2005
Will Work For Beer [WWFB] January 8, 2005
Lords of Cabal [LoC] 20th february 2005
Scars Meadows [SMS] 10th may 2005
Omega Solution [oWo] 11th October 2005

Pariah · Jan 04, 2008, 07:07 PM // 19:07

The "Lords of Cabal [LoC]" were founded on the 20th of February, 2005 during the beta testing.

Racthoh · Jan 04, 2008, 10:13 PM // 22:13

Been the leader of mine since May 10th 2005.

Kattar · Jan 05, 2008, 01:31 AM // 01:31

Omega Solution [oWo] has been around since October 11, 2005. Not the oldest but up there. Feel free to delete this post if the info isn't what you needed.

Billiard · Jan 05, 2008, 06:28 PM // 18:28

Zealots of Shiverpeak was the first guild I think. Ask Andrew Patrick to confirm.

Silly Warrior · Jan 05, 2008, 07:15 PM // 19:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by Billiard

Zealots of Shiverpeak was the first guild I think. Ask Andrew Patrick to confirm.

Thats right, ZoS was the first guild ever, created by the devs for the devs.

Ray · Jan 05, 2008, 09:16 PM // 21:16

Thread over.

Silly Warrior · Jan 05, 2008, 09:59 PM // 21:59

Well I'd close it but I don't have mod privs here ^_^

didis · Jan 05, 2008, 11:18 PM // 23:18

why close?

i think a dev guild does not count. It's about the community, not the company!

I D E L E T E D I · Jan 06, 2008, 12:54 AM // 00:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by didis

why close?

i think a dev guild does not count. It's about the community, not the company!

the devs are part of this very community and ZoS isnt a dev only guild and is open to the community if it isnt full

Arkantos · Jan 06, 2008, 01:34 AM // 01:34

Yeah, ZoS is the oldest guild. It's not just a guild of devs, there are normal players in it too. I believe we have a moderator in ZoS.

Eldin · Jan 06, 2008, 03:10 AM // 03:10

I think Zealots of Shiverpeak. Not only are devs in it, but if you look, the ZoS cape is worn by many of the players who are being recorded in some of GW's earliest gameplay videos, meaning they were around for some time.

Cats · Jan 06, 2008, 03:14 AM // 03:14

The Charter Vanguard was founded on the 19th of May 2004, way before the game was launched. We might be among the oldest guilds.

Toffin · Jan 06, 2008, 05:34 AM // 05:34

Will Work For Beer [WWFB] January 8, 2005. The Lead guild in my current alliance. The guild leader says it was made before then when they all played CS.

Silly Warrior · Jan 06, 2008, 07:32 AM // 07:32

Jeremy Untouchable is a moderator who is in ZoS, ask him.

EroChrono · Jan 06, 2008, 03:29 PM // 15:29

I'm not sure what to think of this topic, what is honest, and what not ..

Quote:

Originally Posted by GWW

The first guild ever created in Guild Wars! Created on March 5th 2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by GWW

First Guild EVER created in Guild Wars. Zealots of Shiverpeak is the oldest Guild Wars guild, founded by Frostraven and Iceblaze well before the game's release. Their members include developer staff, alpha testers, and other players!

Source

You'd say the developers would know when the first guild was created, yet it still is claimed here other guild were founded way, waay before ZoS.
Although maybe there's a diffirence between first actual in-game guild and GW guilds created but not yet in game available.

*is puzzled

RotteN · Jan 06, 2008, 05:53 PM // 17:53

Originally a Savage Guild, a lot of members showed interest in Guild Wars and Dynasty Warriors [DW] (the Guild Wars division) was created on 29th of october 2004. participating in the Beta Events with success, placing 3rd on the world ladder in April 2005 ( http://www.eerden.org/screenshots/gw...yWarriors2.jpg )

Although toned down and partially waiting for GW2, they're still active in-game (as PvE guild though).

Dynasty Warriors, as a guild, was created in July 2003

however, it's well possible ZoS was the first created guild in-game (as in, through a guild registrar)

Pariah · Jan 06, 2008, 05:55 PM // 17:55

The wiki has to be wrong. I formed the Lords of Cabal during the February 2005 beta event, and I know there were guilds before me. I am pretty sure the GWonline guild was also formed during the February beta.

didis · Jan 07, 2008, 06:53 PM // 18:53

Thanx all for this discussion. Some are puzzled, some are founded befor the release of the game (incl. alfa en beta time), some were also founded during those cs days.

I think that i should refrase my question:

Which guild is the second oldest guild created during alpha/beta or after release date. The devs had a headstart

It's fun to know, on the other hand a list of guilds with their creation date also, so keep on coming with these dates.

thanx

Shanaeri Rynale · Jan 07, 2008, 07:05 PM // 19:05

My Guild[DVDF] was formed 3rd of May 2005 and one of our Allies Angel sharks was formed on 29th Oct 2004

Jan 04, 2008, 05:05 PM // 17:05	#1
didis Academy Page Join Date: May 2006 Location: Netherlands Guild: Lowland Lions	Oldest guild Hi, As I can't find a list of guilds with their date of creation in guild wars, i post here to gather some intel? I'm with the dutch Lowland Lions (LLL), founded on the 7th of januar 2005 during the early alpha/beta time. Please post in here you're guild and the foundation date. I try to update the list to get an impression of which guilds are the oldest guilds alife. Thanx Didis The list: Zealots Of Shiverpeak 5th March 2005 (reported as first on wiki) Dynasty Warriors, as a guild, was created in July 2003 (but first beta was in nov 2004) Lowland Lions (LLL) 7th januar 2005 Will Work For Beer [WWFB] January 8, 2005 Lords of Cabal [LoC] 20th february 2005 Scars Meadows [SMS] 10th may 2005 Omega Solution [oWo] 11th October 2005 Last edited by didis; Jan 07, 2008 at 07:10 PM // 19:10..

Jan 05, 2008, 09:59 PM // 21:59	#8
Silly Warrior Hold it! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: In your local courthouse. Guild: The Arctic Marauders [TAM] (elite PvE, PM)	Well I'd close it but I don't have mod privs here ^_^ __________________ The Arctic Marauders [TAM] Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped.

Jan 06, 2008, 05:34 AM // 05:34	#14
Toffin Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Camp Rankor Guild: No Diplomacy Only War [nDoW] No Diplomacy Only Slackers [nDoS] Looking for an Alliance. Profession: W/	Will Work For Beer [WWFB] January 8, 2005. The Lead guild in my current alliance. The guild leader says it was made before then when they all played CS. Last edited by Toffin; Jan 06, 2008 at 05:37 AM // 05:37..

Jan 06, 2008, 07:32 AM // 07:32	#15
Silly Warrior Hold it! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: In your local courthouse. Guild: The Arctic Marauders [TAM] (elite PvE, PM)	Jeremy Untouchable is a moderator who is in ZoS, ask him. __________________ The Arctic Marauders [TAM] Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped.

Jan 06, 2008, 05:53 PM // 17:53	#17
RotteN Forge Runner Join Date: Jun 2005 Profession: W/	Originally a Savage Guild, a lot of members showed interest in Guild Wars and Dynasty Warriors [DW] (the Guild Wars division) was created on 29th of october 2004. participating in the Beta Events with success, placing 3rd on the world ladder in April 2005 ( http://www.eerden.org/screenshots/gw...yWarriors2.jpg ) Although toned down and partially waiting for GW2, they're still active in-game (as PvE guild though). Dynasty Warriors, as a guild, was created in July 2003 however, it's well possible ZoS was the first created guild in-game (as in, through a guild registrar) Last edited by RotteN; Jan 06, 2008 at 05:58 PM // 17:58..

Jan 04, 2008, 07:07 PM // 19:07	#2
Pariah Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: May 2005 Guild: Lords of Cabal Profession: N/	The "Lords of Cabal [LoC]" were founded on the 20th of February, 2005 during the beta testing.

Jan 04, 2008, 10:13 PM // 22:13	#3
Racthoh Did I hear 7 heroes? Join Date: May 2005 Guild: Scars Meadows [SMS], Guild Leader (Not Recruiting)	Been the leader of mine since May 10th 2005.

Jan 05, 2008, 01:31 AM // 01:31	#4
Kattar EXCESSIVE FLUTTERCUSSING Join Date: Mar 2007 Guild: SMS (lolgw2placeholder) Profession: Me/	Omega Solution [oWo] has been around since October 11, 2005. Not the oldest but up there. Feel free to delete this post if the info isn't what you needed.

Jan 05, 2008, 06:28 PM // 18:28	#5
Billiard Doctor of Philosophy Join Date: May 2005 Location: Pacific Northwest Guild: Team Love [kiSu] www.teamlove.us	Zealots of Shiverpeak was the first guild I think. Ask Andrew Patrick to confirm.

Jan 05, 2008, 09:16 PM // 21:16	#7
Ray Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Denmark	Thread over.

Jan 05, 2008, 11:18 PM // 23:18	#9
didis Academy Page Join Date: May 2006 Location: Netherlands Guild: Lowland Lions	why close? i think a dev guild does not count. It's about the community, not the company!

Jan 06, 2008, 01:34 AM // 01:34	#11
Arkantos The Greatest Join Date: Feb 2006 Profession: W/	Yeah, ZoS is the oldest guild. It's not just a guild of devs, there are normal players in it too. I believe we have a moderator in ZoS.

Jan 06, 2008, 03:10 AM // 03:10	#12
Eldin Forge Runner Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: America. How about you, commie? Guild: Fellows of Mythgar [FOM] Profession: R/Mo	I think Zealots of Shiverpeak. Not only are devs in it, but if you look, the ZoS cape is worn by many of the players who are being recorded in some of GW's earliest gameplay videos, meaning they were around for some time.

Jan 06, 2008, 03:14 AM // 03:14	#13
Cats Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Singapore Guild: Charter Vanguard Profession: E/Mo	The Charter Vanguard was founded on the 19th of May 2004, way before the game was launched. We might be among the oldest guilds.

Jan 06, 2008, 05:55 PM // 17:55	#18
Pariah Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: May 2005 Guild: Lords of Cabal Profession: N/	The wiki has to be wrong. I formed the Lords of Cabal during the February 2005 beta event, and I know there were guilds before me. I am pretty sure the GWonline guild was also formed during the February beta. Last edited by Pariah; Jan 06, 2008 at 06:16 PM // 18:16..

Jan 07, 2008, 06:53 PM // 18:53	#19
didis Academy Page Join Date: May 2006 Location: Netherlands Guild: Lowland Lions	Thanx all for this discussion. Some are puzzled, some are founded befor the release of the game (incl. alfa en beta time), some were also founded during those cs days. I think that i should refrase my question: Which guild is the second oldest guild created during alpha/beta or after release date. The devs had a headstart It's fun to know, on the other hand a list of guilds with their creation date also, so keep on coming with these dates. thanx

Jan 07, 2008, 07:05 PM // 19:05	#20
Shanaeri Rynale Desert Nomad Join Date: Aug 2005 Guild: DVDF(Forums) Profession: Me/N	My Guild[DVDF] was formed 3rd of May 2005 and one of our Allies Angel sharks was formed on 29th Oct 2004