There are a lot of folks out there that think being in charge, or in a leadership role, of a guild is a big fun thing. You get to set permissions, invite, kick and all that other cool stuff! Truth is, at least for me, it’s another job. Being in charge means that, like at … [Read more of this article]
The Burden of Leadership, Lodur bares his th...
Envisioning Your Guild House
Let’s assume for a moment Blizzard reversed their policy on guild housing. Guilds would have a place of their own to call home. Could be anywhere in Kalimdor or Eastern Kingdoms only. It could be in any zone you want, and the design is entirely up to you. The contents, the trophies and amenities are … [Read more of this article]
Poll: Guild Site Hosting
Hey team, can you do me a favor? I want to conduct a poll about your guild website. I’m curious about what your guild is using and why. My interest is both personal and professional (Disclaimer: I’m with Enjin). Note: If you can’t see the poll because you’re on a reader, try this link In … [Read more of this article]
When it Comes to Guild Apps, Pick Two
Historically speaking, most of the players I’ve picked up in the past had two out of the three attributes. Rare is the player who manages to possess all three. Recruiting seems to be at an all time low according to a few GMs I’ve spoken to (10 man and 25 man, Horde and Alliance). It’s … [Read more of this article]
7 Tips for Creating the Perfect Guild Applic...
Application forms can be a little daunting for the first time guild leader. What’re the right questions to ask? What if it’s too long? What answers are considered “right”? Over at Enjin, I’ve written a quick guide on how to get started. Don’t expect your application form to be final. But I hope this’ll put … [Read more of this article]
GMs Talk: Things We Share, Things We Do Not
<Apotheosis> must be sick of me whenever I pop into their mumble late at night. That’s Kurn’s guild. Every so often I like to drop in there and have a chat with another GM (who doubles as a blogger herself). Not too many of us around, I’m afraid. She doesn’t know this, but she plays … [Read more of this article]
A Letter from a Level 25 Guild Leader
First, I just want to say to my Chicago readers that you should be extremely proud of your team. They’re going to be an awesome hockey franchise for years to come. And oh my god did they give me the biggest scare of my life. Anyway… I found this letter linked on Reddit the other … [Read more of this article]
Matticast Episode 16 – Adopting Change, Un...
This week the gang catches up on your tweets discussing: Helping implement change, the necessity of heroic progression, leaving your guild, and 4.1 for healers. [Read more of this article]
3 Questions to Ask After a Recruit’s T...
In a recent episode of the Matticast, one of the topics we discussed was what guilds look for in applications. Once a player gets accepted, they typically undergo a trial process. The period could range anywhere from days to weeks. An application is a start, but it’s during this evaluation period where the recruit’s skill … [Read more of this article]
Tough Call: Fighting Progression Frustration
Image courtesy of leonardobc This week the crew has been hitting our heads against a progression boss, and the talk around the campfire has a decided air of frustration to it. As a leader, you need to be aware of your team’s motivation levels when tackling new challenges. Encounters surpassing your raid team’s ability level … [Read more of this article]
