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

Ravenglass · Mar 16, 2006, 06:28 PM // 18:28

I have been running a guild with some friends since the release of the game. We have 4 core members (plus some others that have stayed but don't play often) - which is great, but we have been trying to build our guild, so we can do some GvG and PvP and help others on quests and missions for fun.

We have only been inviting players that we have played with and thought would fit into our group well, and at first they seem really into it, but they all end up leaving for some reason or another, and I just can't figure it out. Some even leave the next day - right after they have joined!

We play everyday, we help with quests if they need it, it they need items or money etc. we are happy to help them out. We have a Guild Hall, Cape & a website www.dreamofeagles.com and we have a TS server set-up.

But what gives? How do you keep members in your guild, any help or tips, I think we are a good bunch and good players.

Too add if you are interested in joining our guild add me to your friends list, maybe we can play together sometime!

IGN: Ethan Ravenglass

Dzan · Mar 16, 2006, 06:40 PM // 18:40

People want to GVG and tombs in guild groups. Thats the number one reason that pvp people join guilds for. If you recruit a pvp player and they find out you don't GVG and you don't Tombs how long do you expect them to stay?

Ravenglass · Mar 16, 2006, 06:45 PM // 18:45

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Originally Posted by Dzan

People want to GVG and tombs in guild groups. Thats the number one reason that pvp people join guilds for. If you recruit a pvp player and they find out you don't GVG and you don't Tombs how long do you expect them to stay?

Can't say I have ever recruited a PVP only player - not once, where did you read that in the above post?

I'd like to start 'doing' some GvG & PvP, but still do PvE also...

GvG is out of the question without a Guild big enough.

Ghost Recon · Mar 16, 2006, 08:32 PM // 20:32

I pay my members to stay

Joke, lol ner all my guild members are good friends i have made in GW most of them i have known for about 9 months and talk to them a lot on TS, i don't want random PuG's in my guild it is just all people i know well who i let join.

DoctorEvil · Mar 16, 2006, 08:49 PM // 20:49

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Originally Posted by Ravenglass

But what gives? How do you keep members in your guild, any help or tips,......

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Mandy Memory · Mar 16, 2006, 08:59 PM // 20:59

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.

The Lich Ranger · Mar 16, 2006, 09:00 PM // 21:00

Just be nice to your members, ask them if they want to GvG, dont pressure them, and definently dont take in beggars

Thom · Mar 16, 2006, 09:03 PM // 21:03

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Originally Posted by Ravenglass

I have been running a guild with some friends since the release of the game. We have 4 core members (plus some others that have stayed but don't play often) - which is great, but we have been trying to build our guild, so we can do some GvG and PvP and help others on quests and missions for fun.

We have only been inviting players that we have played with and thought would fit into our group well, and at first they seem really into it, but they all end up leaving for some reason or another, and I just can't figure it out. Some even leave the next day - right after they have joined!

We play everyday, we help with quests if they need it, it they need items or money etc. we are happy to help them out. We have a Guild Hall, Cape & a website www.dreamofeagles.com and we have a TS server set-up.

But what gives? How do you keep members in your guild, any help or tips, I think we are a good bunch and good players.

Too add if you are interested in joining our guild add me to your friends list, maybe we can play together sometime!

IGN: Ethan Ravenglass

Encourage people to get on TS just to chat. That and regularly have guild activities to do. Build relationships and people will stick around.

Ravenglass · Mar 16, 2006, 09:50 PM // 21:50

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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.

Ermmm - I never have recruited when 'looking' for help, maybe you should re-read my original post. I mean it the other way around - helping other players who need help, not me. If I need help (which would only be for farming with 2 lvl 20 finished PvE's) then I have my guild members for that.

Also yes - people keep people, but people have to stay to get more people! I didn't want to build a guild by broadcasting it in towns and spamming that we are looking for recruits, it's nice to get to know these players first, I understand many people have built guilds this way - by mass recruiting and weeding out the bad from the good, maybe that's the only way to do it.

AndrewB · Mar 16, 2006, 09:52 PM // 21:52

Find good members...That actually want to play.

Bugeater · Mar 16, 2006, 10:30 PM // 22:30

Invest in your newest guild members. Help them with what they need help with, spend time with them and make sure they'll be interested in doing the same for new members in the future.

Get to know each other. Joke around on guild chat, get together on TS/Vent even if you're not in a party together. Learn their real names, where their from, or what they do for a living.

Become better players yourselves. Know the game and what does/doesn't work.

Invite one or two pick-ups into an all guild group. See if the player fits with your guild and if so don't be afraid to invite them to change guilds. Even if they don't ask if you can friendlist them and make sure to keep up with your friends.

You sound like you're doing it right, just stick to it.

Ravenglass · Mar 17, 2006, 02:31 AM // 02:31

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Originally Posted by Bugeater

Invest in your newest guild members. Help them with what they need help with, spend time with them and make sure they'll be interested in doing the same for new members in the future.

Get to know each other. Joke around on guild chat, get together on TS/Vent even if you're not in a party together. Learn their real names, where their from, or what they do for a living.

Become better players yourselves. Know the game and what does/doesn't work.

Invite one or two pick-ups into an all guild group. See if the player fits with your guild and if so don't be afraid to invite them to change guilds. Even if they don't ask if you can friendlist them and make sure to keep up with your friends.

You sound like you're doing it right, just stick to it.

Great constructive advice - I thank you

Chrono Trigger · Apr 08, 2006, 03:54 AM // 03:54

I usally try merging Guilds....Some take up on some dont....
Actually only 1,lol....a small group with a small group... and now we are a big small group

dansamy · Apr 08, 2006, 05:25 AM // 05:25

I threaten them with violence. Bribery works too.

Talinna · Apr 09, 2006, 12:17 AM // 00:17

Set a code of conduct, and stick to it. Guilds have to have values and rules to live by.

People want structure and leadership. Give them options and aske them questions.

Make your officers be active at leading.

You have members and one officer on, the officer should ask what everybody is doing, if he/she can help. If there isn't much going on suggest doing something.

"Hey want to do a SF run?" "Anybody want to come do "The Wilds" with me" or even "Hey you guys want to try out Team Areans".

You sound like a PvE guild to me, so advertise as one.

"Close nitt PvE guild looking to add a few more members to the family."

dansamy · Apr 09, 2006, 01:11 AM // 01:11

Close-knit

Talinna · Apr 09, 2006, 10:00 PM // 22:00

thanks.. spelling was never my subject.

Lysander Freeman · Apr 10, 2006, 08:50 PM // 20:50

When I was a Guild Leader for seven months (left the guild now for political reasons) I spent a *lot* of time talking to my members in forums and MSN. Even if we didn't party together they still felt appreciated and part of the group because their Guild Leader was actively involved and interested in what they were doing. In time they developed their own relationships with others in the Guild, so when more members came in and other issues needed addressed, they understood that I had other things to attend to in the interest of the Guild and they had already been 'sucked into' the guild at that point.

Just my two cents.

Billiard · Apr 10, 2006, 10:29 PM // 22:29

I spend a tremendous amount of time interacting with different folks on the forums, in chat, in game, on TS, and in messages. I honestly spend probably 4 to 5 times as much time doing this as I do playing the game anymore. People have issues they want to talk about all the time it seems, and the more people you have the more things that come up. I try to make people feel that they are important to both me and the guild. And even though people do leave, I still try to keep on good terms with them. The bottom line for us now is that while we always do have people moving on, we also have more people wanting to join. A lot of former members still recommend us to others, even if they themselves have decided to move on.

Guardian of the Light · Apr 10, 2006, 10:50 PM // 22:50

Just do something that connects the guild together and makes it so that everyone gets something from being in the guild.

That can be helping them with quests and missions, doing gvg, doing tombs, team farming, etc.

Kind of simple really.

Mar 16, 2006, 06:28 PM // 18:28	#1
Ravenglass Academy Page Join Date: Jan 2006 Profession: W/N	How do you keep members in your guild? I have been running a guild with some friends since the release of the game. We have 4 core members (plus some others that have stayed but don't play often) - which is great, but we have been trying to build our guild, so we can do some GvG and PvP and help others on quests and missions for fun. We have only been inviting players that we have played with and thought would fit into our group well, and at first they seem really into it, but they all end up leaving for some reason or another, and I just can't figure it out. Some even leave the next day - right after they have joined! We play everyday, we help with quests if they need it, it they need items or money etc. we are happy to help them out. We have a Guild Hall, Cape & a website www.dreamofeagles.com and we have a TS server set-up. But what gives? How do you keep members in your guild, any help or tips, I think we are a good bunch and good players. Too add if you are interested in joining our guild add me to your friends list, maybe we can play together sometime! IGN: Ethan Ravenglass

Mar 16, 2006, 06:40 PM // 18:40	#2
Dzan Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: May 2005 Guild: The Black Dye Cartel	People want to GVG and tombs in guild groups. Thats the number one reason that pvp people join guilds for. If you recruit a pvp player and they find out you don't GVG and you don't Tombs how long do you expect them to stay?

Mar 16, 2006, 08:32 PM // 20:32	#4
Ghost Recon Krytan Explorer Join Date: Jun 2005 Profession: Mo/	I pay my members to stay Joke, lol ner all my guild members are good friends i have made in GW most of them i have known for about 9 months and talk to them a lot on TS, i don't want random PuG's in my guild it is just all people i know well who i let join.

Mar 16, 2006, 08:59 PM // 20:59	#6
Mandy Memory Desert Nomad Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USA Guild: Xen of Sigils [XoO] Profession: W/	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.

Mar 16, 2006, 09:00 PM // 21:00	#7
The Lich Ranger Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Home Guild: Children Of Orion Profession: Mo/Me	Just be nice to your members, ask them if they want to GvG, dont pressure them, and definently dont take in beggars

Mar 16, 2006, 09:52 PM // 21:52	#10
AndrewB Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Feb 2006	Find good members...That actually want to play.

Mar 16, 2006, 10:30 PM // 22:30	#11
Bugeater Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Jun 2005 Guild: looking for a guild	Invest in your newest guild members. Help them with what they need help with, spend time with them and make sure they'll be interested in doing the same for new members in the future. Get to know each other. Joke around on guild chat, get together on TS/Vent even if you're not in a party together. Learn their real names, where their from, or what they do for a living. Become better players yourselves. Know the game and what does/doesn't work. Invite one or two pick-ups into an all guild group. See if the player fits with your guild and if so don't be afraid to invite them to change guilds. Even if they don't ask if you can friendlist them and make sure to keep up with your friends. You sound like you're doing it right, just stick to it.

Apr 08, 2006, 03:54 AM // 03:54	#13
Chrono Trigger Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Apr 2006 Guild: Duels of Fate Profession: W/Mo	I usally try merging Guilds....Some take up on some dont.... Actually only 1,lol....a small group with a small group... and now we are a big small group

Apr 08, 2006, 05:25 AM // 05:25	#14
dansamy Chasing Dragons Join Date: May 2005 Location: Lost in La-La Land Guild: LFGuild Profession: Mo/Me	I threaten them with violence. Bribery works too.

Apr 09, 2006, 12:17 AM // 00:17	#15
Talinna Academy Page Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Lions Arch Dis 4 (International) Guild: Servants of Fortuna [SoF Profession: Mo/N	Set a code of conduct, and stick to it. Guilds have to have values and rules to live by. People want structure and leadership. Give them options and aske them questions. Make your officers be active at leading. You have members and one officer on, the officer should ask what everybody is doing, if he/she can help. If there isn't much going on suggest doing something. "Hey want to do a SF run?" "Anybody want to come do "The Wilds" with me" or even "Hey you guys want to try out Team Areans". You sound like a PvE guild to me, so advertise as one. "Close nitt PvE guild looking to add a few more members to the family."

Apr 09, 2006, 01:11 AM // 01:11	#16
dansamy Chasing Dragons Join Date: May 2005 Location: Lost in La-La Land Guild: LFGuild Profession: Mo/Me	Close-knit

Apr 09, 2006, 10:00 PM // 22:00	#17
Talinna Academy Page Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Lions Arch Dis 4 (International) Guild: Servants of Fortuna [SoF Profession: Mo/N	thanks.. spelling was never my subject.

Apr 10, 2006, 08:50 PM // 20:50	#18
Lysander Freeman Academy Page Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Central PA, USA Guild: Gladiators of Light in Darkness Profession: R/E	When I was a Guild Leader for seven months (left the guild now for political reasons) I spent a lot of time talking to my members in forums and MSN. Even if we didn't party together they still felt appreciated and part of the group because their Guild Leader was actively involved and interested in what they were doing. In time they developed their own relationships with others in the Guild, so when more members came in and other issues needed addressed, they understood that I had other things to attend to in the interest of the Guild and they had already been 'sucked into' the guild at that point. Just my two cents.

Apr 10, 2006, 10:29 PM // 22:29	#19
Billiard Doctor of Philosophy Join Date: May 2005 Location: Pacific Northwest Guild: Team Love [kiSu] www.teamlove.us	I spend a tremendous amount of time interacting with different folks on the forums, in chat, in game, on TS, and in messages. I honestly spend probably 4 to 5 times as much time doing this as I do playing the game anymore. People have issues they want to talk about all the time it seems, and the more people you have the more things that come up. I try to make people feel that they are important to both me and the guild. And even though people do leave, I still try to keep on good terms with them. The bottom line for us now is that while we always do have people moving on, we also have more people wanting to join. A lot of former members still recommend us to others, even if they themselves have decided to move on.

Apr 10, 2006, 10:50 PM // 22:50	#20
Guardian of the Light Forge Runner Join Date: Sep 2005 Guild: Radicals Against Tyrants Profession: W/	Just do something that connects the guild together and makes it so that everyone gets something from being in the guild. That can be helping them with quests and missions, doing gvg, doing tombs, team farming, etc. Kind of simple really.