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The Guild Leader's Handbook

by Scott F. Andrews

April 2010

Beginner

216 pages

5h 13m

English

No Starch Press

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One Size Does Not Fit AllLarge and In ChargeThe Clique ConundrumOther Size ConsiderationsA Small World
DefinitionsDangersDivision
PvEPvP and Other GameplayRoleplaying
Don't Be a Plain Wooden FenceGuild DifferentiatorsTimeAge and MaturityAffiliationThemePolicyYou
Your Paperwork

Clichés to AvoidPersonal Favorites
A Few Words About PowerThe Guild Policy TriangleStabilityTransparencyOpportunity
WebsitesNews and AnnouncementsGuild InformationApplicationLoot TrackingForumsFighting SpamVoice ChatCalendar
Recruiting FundamentalsFundamental #1: Recruit in a Good MoodFundamental #2: Advertise with ConsiderationFundamental #3: Be SocialFundamental #4: Be HonestFundamental #5: Do Not PoachFundamental #6: Observe and RecordFundamental #7: Build Server Presence
Building an ApplicationApplication Follow-Ups
The GreedyThe NeedyThe LeetyThe CheatyDealing with Eedies
People and Personalities
Communicating with One PartyCommunicating with Two Parties SeparatelyCommunicating with Two Parties Jointly
RewardsPunishments
In Harm's Way
Encouraging PreparationFilling SlotsFirst Come, First ServedRotationRaid Leader's ChoiceOther SystemsMaintaining DisciplineExplaining and Executing StrategiesPrior to CombatIn CombatAfter CombatPost-raid AnalysisDamage MetersCombat-Log ParsersPersonal Communication
Loot Causes DramaChallengers of the FangLoot Is PersonalSystems and Decision MakingWhen Ninjas AttackPreventing Drama
Loot CouncilRNG-Based SystemsBasic RollingSuicide KingsModified RollingPoint-Based SystemsFixed PriceVariable PriceBiddingInflation SolutionsGuild Impact
Player KillersOpen-World and Territorial PvPCaution and GuileRecruitingCommander and StrategistLeadershipInstanced PvPRecruitingLeadershipLootA Strong PvP Community
Three Degrees of RPLight/CasualMedium/NormalHeavy/HardcoreThe Role of Your GuildSessions: Guiding, Not LeadingRoleplaying IssuesErotic RPThe Scourge of Mary SueA Healthy RP Community
Promoting Members to Officer Rank
RecruiterCommunications OfficerRaid LeaderLoot MasterBankerDisciplinarianDrama SquasherField CommanderMaster Storyteller
Morale
PlanningPrizesRulesVolunteersEvent IdeasCompetitive EventsParty IdeasServer Events
The Reputation GraphThe Favor ScaleThe Power ScaleChanging Your Reputation
OriginsSolutions
Online Gaming Is Real
Substance AbuseComputer Game AddictionDepression and Mental IllnessSexual Predators
Relationship ProblemsFamily ProblemsCriminal Confessions
Why Meet Offline?Who, When, Where, and What?Meet-up PreparationsSafety Tips and Legal ConcernsAfter the Meet-up

Overview

Scott F. Andrews has been helping guild leaders and officers since 2007 through his weekly column for WoW.com, Officers' Quarters. In The Guild Leader's Handbook, Andrews offers a complete guide to conceptualizing, establishing, and maintaining a successful guild.