To guild or not to guild.....

[Blkhwk]

I'll start by saying I started the game about a month ago. In the first few days I ran into a pirate that was more than helpful in getting me on my way. At the end of the day he asked if i wanted to join up with the guild he was in. I figured he was really helpful so what the heck and joined. The next day I log in and I have no guild name under mine and all of the guild info is gone. I find out that the Master has left.

One of the previous members asks me if I want to be in the new guild she will be starting. So yet again, I join and am made an officer. This new group is very unresponsive to any and all members. Usually when I log in and see guildmates I drop a quick note to say hi. No responses.

I had a noob ask me for some help which I provided we spent about three hours going over different tasks and I was giving her pointers on things I had learned or picked up from others. She was a good player and seemed to be a nice person so I askher to join the guild. I finally get a response from the other members of the guild asking me why I am bringing in a lower level player. It was not whispered to me but rather sent out so all guildmembers could see including the new member.
At this point I am about done with guilds or at least this one.

Is this something to expect from guilds? I see forum listings from others that seem pretty fun but.....

[narutocooper]

guilds that are bad are power hungary and mean like comunist countries

[Dr. Zeppers]

Frankly, I would have responded to these so called quiet tongue-biting guildmates (until they see you add a new member they dont like) with.....

Why? Because I can. The GM gave me this ability to use as I see fit, and since none of my other guildmates are communicative, or even helpful, I have now enlisted some guild members that are. If you have a problem with this, please notify the GM and have them take it up with me directly.

More than likely its really time to move on, start your own guild, gather your own bunch of guildmates/friends. Guilds with an Elitist attitude are generally short lived, and almost NEVER fun.

[Elizabeth Love Heart]

Im in a guild of only three and we have been online friends a long time now. The three of us will do anything for each other and I think bigger is not better when you think about it that way. I know someday we will add more to our guild but it will be people who most assuredly will do anything for each other. The beauty of a guild is you watch each others backs when needed and lend a hand when two are not enough.

[Blkhwk]

I pretty much thought that being a member of a guild was to help or get help with the game when needed. But more Importantly than anything was it is a group of people with a common goal... to have fun.

[dangerousden]

I agree with Elizabeth. My guild is quite large, but we have a core of main players. We are always chatting with each other, and I always try and greet any guild member as they come online. Like other good guilds, we have our own forum site with an Officers Mess, for the GM and officers to share views, suggest members to promote etc.

I am proud of the people I make Officers, and would never question why they invited a new member. They are given that privilege for a reason. I trust their judgment, and know that they think this person would make a good fit. If not, I know they would just as quickly remove that member. We have few rules, but the main one is "Be Polite." followed by "Have Fun".

Why would your guild want to embarrass you in such a way? Thats awful. I would be out myself. I can see why they have jaded your impression of guilds in general. Start your own (or join one of the many good guilds in this forum).

[Jason Redskull]

I agree with Danger... there are some great guilds in this forum and you should check them out. I've only had personal experance with two... The Elite Circle and the Fortune Reapers. Both have great Guild Masters who don't put up with childish drama or bully tactics.

You can see who the active GM's are in this forum... they (and the Officers they entrust) set the tone for their guild. If the GM is never on... the whole guild could run amuck.

My take is "to guild"... I have more fun playing in groups than by myself. If one guild doesn't suit your taste... try another one.

[AdmiralSavvy]

There are guilds for everyone and it's the matter of finding the right guild for you. Some guilds are just a bunch of jerks while others are very nice, some are also just a little group of friends, there are over 10,000 guilds out there so the choices aren't limited from being in a guild you don't like to not being in a guild at all. I recommend you going with "To guild" because there is no guild that will satisfy everyone and just because you were in a guild that you didn't like doesn't mean you should give up on guilds completely.

I wish you the best of luck and I hope you choose what's best for ye!

[Blkhwk]

Thanks everyone that has responded so far. I am now in search of a new guild.... I have been reviewing those listed here and see a few promising groups.

[Kat Stormhawk]

My experience thus far with guilds has been positive for the most part. The main guild I became a member of was/is a fantastic group of players. No egos there and everyone has fun and jokes around. I recently joined the War Wenches with my newer character and have found them to be equally as polite and fun and so far am really enjoying being part of their group. I just started my own guild and I am hoping to take the positive experiences I have had and model it there.

I say guild your character. Once you find the right fit, you will be happy you did.

[Nelly Darkpaine]

Yeah - I see TONS of people out there recruiting for Guild members... and always ask "Why should I join?"

If the answer is something arrogant, (We only let level + members, or We're the best) I personally wouldnt join. The most COMMON answer Ive gotten is along these lines, "Mines the coolest" or "Our Guild owns"... well... WHY? How active? Average members online? Do they meet up ever?

Before I joined another Guild that wasnt my own (JUST started one in game - Umbrella Academy - yep.. Im an MCR Fan can ya tell?) I would tell you I would want to know what the rules were, and what is/is not allowed. I like the no TPing without asking rule.

Some Guilds seem great - loved my last one with the exception of the large volume of OT chat. (Still a great Guild, I just wanted something different!) Lately, theres a LOT of people moving from Guild to Guild tho - just this week about 4 of my friends, and myself quit, or changed guilds.

I wouldnt give up - just ask questions before joining!

[League]

It's best to join a guild that a friend starts methinks. Or it's good to join an ambitious one, like the Charming Thieves. With so many ambitions, can I not be trusted to play overtly?

[Bilgepump]

I started a guild myself just to avoid all the gild membership requests.

Just me, my wife, and the kids.

[goldlover]

Originally Posted by League

It's best to join a guild that a friend starts methinks. Or it's good to join an ambitious one, like the Charming Thieves. With so many ambitions, can I not be trusted to play overtly?

I agree with league. I have joined a lot of guilds in the past but some of them were ignoring me when i needed help. Finally i found 1 that i can be a part of.

[Blkhwk]

Again, I appreciate all of the feedback. I was on-line last night and the only member of my guild on. Three guildmates came on-line at different times. I whispered to each as they joined just to say hi. Not one response... So I sent a note out to the guild just saying hi and how is everyone. Still not one response. Maybe as Goldlover says above - I really dont feel a part of anything. So off to a new Guild

Thanks again everyone.