by Be respectful; be polite; be mature.
Rule #1 in this guild, also known as the Don’t Be A Dick rule. All members are expected to behave courteously and fairly at all times, toward both guild members and the other players on this server. Your emotional maturity will be the primary measure of determining how well you fit with this guild, above even game-play talents and RP experience. If you cannot show the barest level of civility to fellow players, then this is not the right guild for you. If you are having a bad day and feel you cannot behave respectfully to your guild members, please take a day off from the game - it is better than risking guild removal for a moment of lost temper.
Individual Problem-Solving
The Guild Leadership is not a team of counselors, babysitters, or parental figures. It is not our job to stoke egos, provide 100% of your in-game entertainment, or ensure the emotional happiness of each and every member of the guild. Remember, this is a game for us, too. Your in-game enjoyment and personal emotional happiness are up to you and you alone.
Primarily, this means that guild members are expected to solve minor problems and annoyances on their own, maturely and respectfully, and only involve leadership when that is not possible. The first thing leadership will ask about when a problem is brought to them is “Did you talk to X about it?” Communication is essential in problem-solving with other people, and discussing the issue calmly and respectfully will more often than not lead to solutions and compromises.
That being said, this rule is aimed at your general, everyday, run-of-the-mill issues that crop up when people interact with people. Serious problems (i.e. racism/sexism, god-modding/meta-gaming, inappropriate RP, disruptive behavior, harassment, etc.) should be brought to the guild leadership’s attention immediately.
Members are expected to explore every opportunity to address their concerns and grievances, and allow an appropriate time frame for solutions to be implemented.
We cannot fix issues that we don’t know about, and we cannot read your minds. If you are unhappy with something related to the management of the guild, you have two choices: roll with it or talk to the leadership. Sometimes there is a good reason for just gritting your teeth and rolling with the annoyance, like doing so for the sake of guild harmony or to preserve an out-of-game friendship; for everything else, that’s why the Guild Council exists. We are always willing to listen to constructive criticism and suggestions for improvement, especially when those suggestions are directed toward enhancing the overall game experience for the entire guild. Complaining without seeking solutions is not an available option—it does nothing to actually help fix the problem and is a sign to us that a person is more interested in stirring up drama than in actually solving the issue at hand. Such behavior will be treated in accordance with our Drama Policy.
Zero Tolerance for Drama
Our goal is to create a full-immersion RP experience for our members; this means that real-life baggage is checked at the door. While you are not forbidden from, nor reprimanded for discussing your personal life, we ask that you do not bog down in-game chat or website forums with pages and pages of OOC details. Discussing RL problems with friends is fine; making your RL problems into guild problems is not. Acting out ICly because of real-life problems will result in a harsh discussion about appropriate outlets and relevant disciplinary action, up to and including guild removal.
Members who intentionally instigate drama for any reason will find themselves no longer holding the title of ‘Member.’ While conflict resolution is encouraged among yourselves, we expect it to be performed in a mature and respectful fashion. Examples of unwanted drama instigation include but are not limited to: discussing your problem with everyone except the person involved in the issue, exaggerating perceived slights, false accusations, stealing from the guild bank or from guildmates, attempting to influence IC interactions because of OOC conflicts, etc.
The behavior of anyone wearing our guild tag is a reflection of the entire guild, and we strive to maintain positive relations with other guilds on this server. Any poor behavior on one member’s part affects the guild as a whole, and will be treated very seriously. Ninja-looting, camping or griefing other players, trolling/flaming forums or chat, begging for coin/goods, poor sportsmanship in PvP, quest-item or node stealing, and other poor game etiquette will not be tolerated. See Rule #1!
Rule #1 in this guild, also known as the Don’t Be A Dick rule. All members are expected to behave courteously and fairly at all times, toward both guild members and the other players on this server. Your emotional maturity will be the primary measure of determining how well you fit with this guild, above even game-play talents and RP experience. If you cannot show the barest level of civility to fellow players, then this is not the right guild for you. If you are having a bad day and feel you cannot behave respectfully to your guild members, please take a day off from the game - it is better than risking guild removal for a moment of lost temper.
Individual Problem-Solving
The Guild Leadership is not a team of counselors, babysitters, or parental figures. It is not our job to stoke egos, provide 100% of your in-game entertainment, or ensure the emotional happiness of each and every member of the guild. Remember, this is a game for us, too. Your in-game enjoyment and personal emotional happiness are up to you and you alone.
Primarily, this means that guild members are expected to solve minor problems and annoyances on their own, maturely and respectfully, and only involve leadership when that is not possible. The first thing leadership will ask about when a problem is brought to them is “Did you talk to X about it?” Communication is essential in problem-solving with other people, and discussing the issue calmly and respectfully will more often than not lead to solutions and compromises.
That being said, this rule is aimed at your general, everyday, run-of-the-mill issues that crop up when people interact with people. Serious problems (i.e. racism/sexism, god-modding/meta-gaming, inappropriate RP, disruptive behavior, harassment, etc.) should be brought to the guild leadership’s attention immediately.
Members are expected to explore every opportunity to address their concerns and grievances, and allow an appropriate time frame for solutions to be implemented.
We cannot fix issues that we don’t know about, and we cannot read your minds. If you are unhappy with something related to the management of the guild, you have two choices: roll with it or talk to the leadership. Sometimes there is a good reason for just gritting your teeth and rolling with the annoyance, like doing so for the sake of guild harmony or to preserve an out-of-game friendship; for everything else, that’s why the Guild Council exists. We are always willing to listen to constructive criticism and suggestions for improvement, especially when those suggestions are directed toward enhancing the overall game experience for the entire guild. Complaining without seeking solutions is not an available option—it does nothing to actually help fix the problem and is a sign to us that a person is more interested in stirring up drama than in actually solving the issue at hand. Such behavior will be treated in accordance with our Drama Policy.
Zero Tolerance for Drama
Our goal is to create a full-immersion RP experience for our members; this means that real-life baggage is checked at the door. While you are not forbidden from, nor reprimanded for discussing your personal life, we ask that you do not bog down in-game chat or website forums with pages and pages of OOC details. Discussing RL problems with friends is fine; making your RL problems into guild problems is not. Acting out ICly because of real-life problems will result in a harsh discussion about appropriate outlets and relevant disciplinary action, up to and including guild removal.
Members who intentionally instigate drama for any reason will find themselves no longer holding the title of ‘Member.’ While conflict resolution is encouraged among yourselves, we expect it to be performed in a mature and respectful fashion. Examples of unwanted drama instigation include but are not limited to: discussing your problem with everyone except the person involved in the issue, exaggerating perceived slights, false accusations, stealing from the guild bank or from guildmates, attempting to influence IC interactions because of OOC conflicts, etc.
The behavior of anyone wearing our guild tag is a reflection of the entire guild, and we strive to maintain positive relations with other guilds on this server. Any poor behavior on one member’s part affects the guild as a whole, and will be treated very seriously. Ninja-looting, camping or griefing other players, trolling/flaming forums or chat, begging for coin/goods, poor sportsmanship in PvP, quest-item or node stealing, and other poor game etiquette will not be tolerated. See Rule #1!
