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I am partial to the AW or KP chain that rolls on its own, no one telling anyone how much or when to donate.
The concept seems fair and no one need babysit it or tell ppl how to spend KP.
The concept is easy but players seem to make it difficult to understand.
Here is how it goes: The Chain states in the title the minimum of KP to donate say 5 it would read; AW Chain KP5 and the date started in the title.
Instruction of how it works: (and it does work, but few participate)
1. I note what AW I would like a donation of KP to be dropped by the next participant.
2. Once you donate, you place your name on the thread and what AW you would like a donation.
3. The next person comes along donates to you and denotes what AW they would like done by posting in the thread.... the chain goes on and on. (Simple right?)
I really like this, I learned this way from a guild that ranked in the top ten. (awe, good times) I like that NO ONE HAS to commit, you only get if you donate. You post as often or as little as you like when you can afford to donate. I don't find this complicated, but all of my guilds are learning guilds and seem to somehow mess it up or don't understand the idea at all, so many don't join in and are new enough that they don't realize the benefit of a chain. Up to this point I refuse to donate KP to designated list of players that may or may not stay let alone return the favor. My thought is, I may as well dump my own KP into my own AW's.
This is what I have proposed to all of my learning guilds. I find that most KP chains end up being the same three players and I am fine with that because I feel they are probably the same ones doing all the donating anyway.
So yesterday I handed over the control to a few mages that think they have a better way. I have been in other guilds and other ways so far that I have experienced don't seem fair and I find the same 3-6 ppl are feeding the whole guilds AW. Felstals are learning guilds and as a part of teaching, I am trying to mentor potential AMs. These ppl are my Mages and Ambassadors they are the ones who step up and go beyond with dedication and support of the guild.
See, in Festals, my mages have duties. First Class Mages are the ones who balance the books and are responsible for keeping the guild balanced in goods (we are boosted only), all recruiters and Ambassadors report to MFC. I have Mage of Festalian Order (MOFO) lol my fav. this person mentors new members and helps them understand our reasons for being boosted only and applying concepts in our overview. Noobs are given a plethora of tools and info, resources and tips and tricks to gain found quickly. Then there is the F-MOB Mages of Battle. They offer support for those who want to fight and provide tips, and resources.
So my questions to you all that are using a structure that might be similar to mine: what is working for you as an AW chian? Why do you like it? Is it "really" working? And, most important to me, is it fair?
Keep in mind I am a real stickler when it comes to being grateful and courteous to guild mates, and communication is the only way I know how to let online players know how I appreciate them, but they need to return the sentiment. I feel that most players are going to take advantage and stop donating if they aren't being accountable in a thread. Seems as there are no real AM tools in the game this is what I have got.
The concept seems fair and no one need babysit it or tell ppl how to spend KP.
The concept is easy but players seem to make it difficult to understand.
Here is how it goes: The Chain states in the title the minimum of KP to donate say 5 it would read; AW Chain KP5 and the date started in the title.
Instruction of how it works: (and it does work, but few participate)
1. I note what AW I would like a donation of KP to be dropped by the next participant.
2. Once you donate, you place your name on the thread and what AW you would like a donation.
3. The next person comes along donates to you and denotes what AW they would like done by posting in the thread.... the chain goes on and on. (Simple right?)
I really like this, I learned this way from a guild that ranked in the top ten. (awe, good times) I like that NO ONE HAS to commit, you only get if you donate. You post as often or as little as you like when you can afford to donate. I don't find this complicated, but all of my guilds are learning guilds and seem to somehow mess it up or don't understand the idea at all, so many don't join in and are new enough that they don't realize the benefit of a chain. Up to this point I refuse to donate KP to designated list of players that may or may not stay let alone return the favor. My thought is, I may as well dump my own KP into my own AW's.
This is what I have proposed to all of my learning guilds. I find that most KP chains end up being the same three players and I am fine with that because I feel they are probably the same ones doing all the donating anyway.
So yesterday I handed over the control to a few mages that think they have a better way. I have been in other guilds and other ways so far that I have experienced don't seem fair and I find the same 3-6 ppl are feeding the whole guilds AW. Felstals are learning guilds and as a part of teaching, I am trying to mentor potential AMs. These ppl are my Mages and Ambassadors they are the ones who step up and go beyond with dedication and support of the guild.
See, in Festals, my mages have duties. First Class Mages are the ones who balance the books and are responsible for keeping the guild balanced in goods (we are boosted only), all recruiters and Ambassadors report to MFC. I have Mage of Festalian Order (MOFO) lol my fav. this person mentors new members and helps them understand our reasons for being boosted only and applying concepts in our overview. Noobs are given a plethora of tools and info, resources and tips and tricks to gain found quickly. Then there is the F-MOB Mages of Battle. They offer support for those who want to fight and provide tips, and resources.
So my questions to you all that are using a structure that might be similar to mine: what is working for you as an AW chian? Why do you like it? Is it "really" working? And, most important to me, is it fair?
Keep in mind I am a real stickler when it comes to being grateful and courteous to guild mates, and communication is the only way I know how to let online players know how I appreciate them, but they need to return the sentiment. I feel that most players are going to take advantage and stop donating if they aren't being accountable in a thread. Seems as there are no real AM tools in the game this is what I have got.
