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Shamk
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Shamk

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Welcome, Welcome, and Welcome to this particular Forum!



Hello to everyone who must either want to help found a clan with me, or be really bored and have time on their hands. Whichever one that may be I’m glad you found your way here.

The purpose behind this Brief Forum is to further explain a few points on the clan we’ll be creating together, as well as some elaboration on being a Founder. Also included is a quick introduction about me so we're no longer such strangers, and the Application template you use to become one of the Clan Founders.



A few things I would like to begin with stating:


¤ I will edit this thread as closed when the clan is properly founded, until then; applications for any rank are being accepted.

¤ I will be the clan’s owner; I take on this rank understanding its responsibilities and requirements. I have no objections assigning all founders with Deputy Ranks, so long as their knowledge of clans and the game reflect it.

¤ I am in no particular rush to found the Clan off the bat, and have currently scheduled its founding date for February 7th. Why? Because I intend to begin with many Founders, and I want everybody to know everyone.

¤ As I mentioned earlier I have already mapped out certain areas concerning the clan's structure, and I haven’t the slightest intention to change them.
However I will always hear suggestions for improvement, answer any and all questions in regards to them, and listen to everyone’s opinions like I would with anything. Details on all of this is located further into the Forum.


I would also like to add that when making any decision ever, all Clan Staff will be made up-to-date, consulted, and heard out on what they think. No exceptions. Period.



Forum Contents:


¤ A quick Introduction.

¤ Clan Vision Defined.

¤ Clan Structure Defined.

¤ Leader prerequisites.

¤ Founder Application Template.
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09-Oct-2016 05:47:15 - Last edited on 10-Oct-2016 23:49:19 by Shamk

Shamk
May Member 2023

Shamk

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¤¤†¤¤ A quick Introduction ¤¤†¤¤



My name is Connor, I'm currently in the finishing stages of my first Novel, I love to read, play video games, watch some anime and HBO, and the card game: Cards Against Humanity is hysterical.

I have traveled to 49/50 States. I like cats more then dogs but have both. I also work on a farm. Travel, politics, and most topics will always hold my interest. I love to chitchat.

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I have led in several clans for 6 and a half years out of 8 years of playing this game. Two of the clans I led in were very successful until the owner disbanded, the other kind of lost his marbles....

Eventually, I always made Deputy owner in these clans, and out of 8 years of playing, have only been in 4-5 clans. (I made one when I first started, and it really, really doesn't count LOL.)

The last clan I was in I was the Owner of: Valarseren. Which did enjoy a good deal of success, having a strong active community and quick Citadel gain. This continued until due to a personal tragedy on my end and mounting college work for my Deputies and most ranks, we voted on hibernation, and all took a breather from Runescape.

Now I am back and ready to start a new adventure with some amazing people one final time.

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I enjoy just about everything in this game, especially where PvM, Skilling, and Dungeoneering are concerned. Warbands is another big favorite. My current game goals are Quest Cape, Max Cape, honing further skill at PvM/PvP, and building a remarkable clan with a Tier 7 Citadel and 3 dragons. Continuing to steadily play the game as I do, I figure someday I'll get all that alongside Trimmed Comp and Insane Final boss.

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"And that's all I've got to say about that." -Forrest Gump.
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09-Oct-2016 05:47:35 - Last edited on 10-Oct-2016 23:38:22 by Shamk

Shamk
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Shamk

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¤†¤ Clan Vision Defined ¤†¤


The purpose of the Clan I want to create is to participate in Endgame PvE, and Mentor others in the most effective ways to go about conquering every Boss, and Maxing any skill. As such our Member requirements will be moderate, and not overly exclusive. (See the Next Post.)

Many of our Events will be PvM centered so Members can work together and bond, as well as others thrown into the mix like one Social Event each week. This clan aims to do bosses like Nex, KK, Rago, GWD2, Rax, and someday Raids. Lots of Dungeoneering and Warbands are also things I hope will take place....

....And while I don't want us to be Warring or Competitive group, I do think someday with Member support, things like competing for the Clan Cup and even Clan Wars would be a lot of fun to do, and maybe even win at!

Back to the more central focus though: Our foremost purpose will be to provide a friendly social community where Members of any background can gather, put their feet up, relax, share experiences, stories, or ideas to inspire and challenge each other.

Healthy Social Chemistry by far the most important thing for Clans, thus self-destructive things like Elitism and Drama will have absolutely no presence here, and we'll have Zero Tolerance for them.

We will be Activity focused, and while I don't have a specific Member Cap in mind, I would sooner have only 100 active Members then a clan where the other 400 don't log in. (The sad truth about many 500+ Member Clans.)

But no matter what size we reach, we will never take on so many that every newcomer doesn't feel welcome here. This is perhaps the most critically important thing of all, that all Members feel validated, listened to, honored, and accepted to a place where the whole clan body is the clique so therefore nobody is excluded. If we expect them to be high quality Members, we must be High quality Staff, our positions ones of service and not solely power.
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5,000+ PK's
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Maxed - 1.7b xp.
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going for 120's

09-Oct-2016 05:47:41 - Last edited on 10-Oct-2016 23:40:20 by Shamk

Shamk
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Shamk

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¤¤†¤¤ Clan Structure Defined ¤¤†¤¤



Here is a chart representing most of the technical Structure of the clan, which should answer most of your questions as to requirements, who can do what, and so forth. Should you have any questions or want to ask for any finer distinctions, I'll be happy to answer Via Skype or in-game.



Owner: Me, Deputies will have equivalent status and power, as for the most part will Overseers. (Feel free to ask about differences.)


Requirements: 1800+ Total AND 130+ Combat. (Needless to say these requirements apply to Members, NOT Founders.)


Gear requirements to join: None! (Feel free to ask why if the answer isn't clear.)


Ranking System: Gold Star: Non-Cappers. Admin: Citadel Users. Points based Organizer-Overseer. (This System wasn't initially popular, but I have very good reasons for using it, please feel free to ask any questions. I have also written out a complete version with details, but it is not found on this Forum.)


Home World: ---


Recruiting: All members have this ability.


Events: Anyone can host. Not Mandatory.


Clan cloak design: N/A suggestions welcome.


Clan Motto: N/A I’d imagine it’d change every so often for jokes or announcements, with an official motto located on our Clans Homepage.


Citadel: Non-mandatory save until one reaches certain Ranks


Forums: Active Presence, anyone can Bump of course.


Rules: Pretty much your most basic generic rules setup, but much more relaxed allowing for all conversation topics except those regarding Race or Explicit Content. Swearing is allowed, (but not raging.)


Offsite: No objections, but no means to build.


Voice server: We will be using Skype and Discord for all our VC needs, I also have a few Clans in mind as Allies, with like-minded views, so ideally our voice server should be quite active.
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5,000+ PK's
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Maxed - 1.7b xp.
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going for 120's

09-Oct-2016 05:47:46 - Last edited on 10-Oct-2016 23:42:35 by Shamk

Shamk
May Member 2023

Shamk

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¤†¤ Leader Prerequisites ¤†¤


This is one of the most important sections on this Forum, I request you read it thoroughly as if you are unable to meet the following criteria, all you will accomplish is the wasting of your time and mine.

Mentality of a Founder:

Whose Job?

This is a story about four people named Everybody, Somebody, Anybody, and Nobody. There was an important job to be done and Everybody was sure Somebody would do it. Anybody could have done it, but Nobody did it. Somebody got angry about that because it was Everybody’s job. Everybody thought Anybody could do it, but Nobody realized that Everybody wouldn’t do it. It ended up that Everybody blamed Somebody when Nobody did what Anybody could have done!

That story always makes me laugh, because it applies so well to Clan running you wouldn't even believe it. But having the initiative and diligence to take on any task even if it isn't ones primary specialty is crucial when it comes to Clan running, you may also find your better at certain thing then you thought.

I once had someone join the clan I ran, because in their own words: “They liked my enthusiasm when I talked about it.” Of course it was hard to remember that when I was up in the middle of the night fixing something, or the Citadel downsized because someone forgot to Cap...

The point is these things do occur, and it's how you react that makes the difference. Please stick with us and don’t just disappear, don’t give up on our big plans, or mope when there's a temporary setback, and DON'T imagine the grass is greener somewhere else, because each clan has its own things…Seriously…And even if you feel you must leave for some bizarre reason, at least have the decency and respect to speak up and give some notice.

I won't deny: This, Takes, Work. You may have to make some concessions, it may upon occasion suck, but keep in mind that leading is far from unrewarding.
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5,000+ PK's
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Maxed - 1.7b xp.
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going for 120's

09-Oct-2016 05:47:52 - Last edited on 10-Oct-2016 23:50:09 by Shamk

Shamk
May Member 2023

Shamk

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Skill and Clan Know How:

2300+ Total and 100 kills in three different bosses with the identical or greater Difficulty to Nex are needed to be a Founder, as you must be diverse in your knowledge about the game.

As a wise man once said: "Don't give me excuses, get me results." Not being able to do something for the sole reason of not being good at it is folly. I'll be happy to Mentor anybody who asks on how to do anything mentioned below efficiently, and as a Clan Leader, you will be expected to do these sometimes and keep them in mind, especially at the beginning.

¤ Recruitment

¤ Capping Weekly

¤ Hosting Events

¤ Bumping Forums

¤ Engaging in conversations and proper monitoring of the CC. (Also look out for guests!)



Other Things:

¤ High Activity level.

¤ Access to Prifddinas.

¤ You have some form of Screenshot program. (Like Gyazo or Imgur.)

¤ Forum Avatar.

¤ You have a Skype and Discord Account, without any objections to voice chat or speaking on it. (Even if you have a thick accent, don't worry, I like them.) :P

Skype is critically important in concerns to Staff meetings and Event Organization. Below are just a few top reasons why all staff must have and regularly check Skype:

¤ I can't play Runescape all day, but I can have Skype open for questions or emergencies. As can you.

¤ I can quickly send Event Notices, or ask for feedback on an idea, to everyone. Painlessly.

¤ Do we usually log on at different times? Not to worry, Skype keeps us in touch.



The first 60 days in a nutshell:

Step 1: Clan Founded.

Step 2: First/Second week is solely Rallying and Recruiting.

Step 3: By late Second week, Events start.

Step 4: Week 3-5 we keep very busy, all about promotion and Recruitment.

Step 5: So long as we combine our efforts and gain plenty of Members during the first 60 days, by week 6, we can relax.
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Shamk
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5,000+ PK's
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Maxed - 1.7b xp.
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going for 120's

09-Oct-2016 05:47:57 - Last edited on 10-Oct-2016 23:52:45 by Shamk

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