What Type of Guild is Ideal for You?

[AdmiralSavvy]

Size:
I prefer guilds that are in the middle. I like guilds with a variety of members, but not too big, or small for that matter. As long as the majority of people know each other, I shouldn't have a problem.

Activity:
Active guilds, definately. The guild shouldn't be at a dead halt, but it shouldn't be guilding everyone under the sun, active players or not, for the sake of activity.

Rules:
The guild has to be well-organized with an established set of rules that benefit the guild as a whole, not rules that satisfy the GM's personal preferences. They can't be outrageous either. I prefer rules that are not too strict, but not too lenient. Rules centered on common sense suits me just fine.

Focus:
I'm not a big fan of being in a guild that focuses on one aspect of the game, such as SvS, PvP, or ranking - guilds that appeal only to people who are into that stuff. Being in guilds like these, I find, loses its spark after a while.

Ages:
I wouldn't like to be in a guild with ALL kids, or almost all adults for that matter (granted they let kids in, but the majority are adults). It's just a matter of diversity for me. Some guilds only allow kids, and some only allow adults. There's nothing wrong with that. But I'd rather be in a guild where all are welcome. The variety just adds onto the guild to me.

Leadership:
The guild leaders have to be dedicated, mature, and fair. The guild leaders have to be relatively active; a couple hours each day is fine. I have no problems with kids being in a leadership position; I'd have a problem with myself if I did. But, they have to be mature. They have to maintain a certain level of professionalism and be willing to accept the fact that every action they take as a GM sets an example to the members that will undoubtedly be mirrored. But they also have to be fun, open, and friendly to everyone, inside and outside of the guild. The leaders can't be so clouded by their position that they forget that their actions reflect upon the guild just as much as any other member. I prefer a guild in which the leaders do not put themselves above the members in any way.
A guild's motive means a lot; it relates to leadership so much that I'm not even going to separate it... I'd hate to be in a guild in which the GM is only seeking fame and recognition for having a high ranking guild, a guild with 500 members, etc. Above all else, the GM HAS to realize this goal and never take his or her eyes off of it: Serve the guild, not yourself. A guild created for personal gain and image is not a guild at all. I don't want to be in a guild that serves the GM or those in power. No matter what guild I join, if the leaders were to see this quote by Davy Fireskull, they would HAVE to agree with it.

The term master means nothing, because your guild doesn't serve you, you serve your guild.