Previous installments of this series have focused on the initial structuring of the guild, how to go about deciding what types of positions are needed, and how to start filling those roles. No system is ever perfect, however, and eventually some type of issue (i.e. drama) will arise. This may be extremely minor, or potentially [...]

Just a reminder, be sure to take a look at a parallel series running over at Destructive Reach entitled Casual Guilds Are Not Easy!. In my previous post I created an example guild that was comprised of the following ranking structure: Captain XO Quartermaster Officer (Raid Leader) | Chief (PVP Leader) Raiders | PVPers | [...]

One of the most difficult things any guild faces is the organization of the guild itself. Some approach this stage with a very strict hierarchy in mind, some take the casual “we’ll figure it out as we go” approach, and most fit somewhere in between. The way you’ll lay the foundation for your new guild [...]

One of the most difficult things for any group to really figure out is the direction and purpose they want to pursue in the World of Warcraft. Many guilds struggle because they have no clear path, and still others struggle because they have a clear path with an inability to progress in that direction. As [...]

In the Blog Azeroth chat yesterday a post by Nibuca of Mystic Chicanery was brought up, and spawned a discussion that proved insightful. Not too long ago our guild went through a reorganization of sorts ourselves, and so the topic was one I thought I could also write about. You can view the post that [...]