The Key to a Resurgent Guild

Some reading this may have recently arrived but there will be plenty of people who have stuck with the guild through some trying times in recent months. I don’t want to keep dragging up old stuff which is in the past but it is worth pointing out that there’s an opportunity to learn something from a guild which has stood the test of time, and it’s fair share of drama.

The key to staying strong as a guild is a solid officer core team and guild leader who are determined to stop at nothing to keep the guild breathing and blooming where possible. This guild has just witnessed a flourishing blossom of activity with a happy memberbase which belies the negativity fostered by a previous influential group who have left and taken with them only their own negativity, leaving our guild with the positive outlook we are reaping today.

I can declare myself immensely proud at the turnaround we have witnessed and with a re-growing dedicated team of officers and our loyal guild members, we are enjoying the game as much as ever…even in this long tail at the end of the expansion. There’s nothing better to boost morale than fresh recruits and we have been actively filling up our roster with friendly folks who appear to be glad to have found us. I’m hoping at least a few of our recently appointed Dambusters will show themselves to be unearthed gems just waiting for their moment to shine in the limelight we can offer.

There is no doubt that holding a steady level of active players makes the place feel strong and since we pride ourselves on our warm welcomes and immediate inclusion of any new member to our activities if they are ready and willing. It could be some low key Timeless Isle farming, battleground spamming or even a spot of the old raiding….anyone is welcome if there’s room and the attitude is right. Our ethos has always been all about helping friendly people to get involved if they want to. Encouragement is something I try to do where I can but as always, we must bear in mind that some people just wanna take their time and slowly work their way into the community in their own time.

I said it at the time when our numbers dropped by a dozen or so, that we would be quickly back to our best because although it’s the people who make the guild great, no individuals are too big for the guild which just keeps on truckin’!

/Salute