Guild Wars 2

In the lair of the Veteran Crazy Inquest Researcher. Stuck in the rock wall facing him while fighting. I’ve tried relogging, fighting- no luck. Clones stack on my head and aren’t noticed by mobs. I cannot click- or tab-target to fight.

Hosed

EDIT: RESOLVED. Turned so my back faced empty space and used Phase Retreat. Immediately unstuck. Thanks Aquatix Sanguine.4298

Thanks for the insight, Bash! I play at odd hours so I’ve been looking for a survivable class/build that would let me roam.

really wanted to ask “ScoobyDoo! Where are you?!?”

That said – good bunch of people there. Good luck!

And sometimes during the evening (but not tonight). Send me a PM this PM and I’ll be glad to look you up – or drop into the forums at daggers.enjin.com

You know the command – you’re not required to march in step, but are required to stay generally aligned.

In a way, it’s a good summary of the Vagabond Daggers. We’re not going to tell you what to do or how to do it, just fall in and come along with us.

The Daggers were created by former US soldiers as a place for those of us who have served to drop in and play Guild Wars 2 as our real lives and schedules allow. We’re mainly social and PVE, but our interests take us into WvW, PvP, Dungeons.

Look us up on the Yak’s Bend server. Turpenstein is available for a chat most weekdays.

Raine Akrune.8416:

WE, the small guilds, will continue to have problems recruiting so long as John/Jane Doe would rather become a nameless cog in a 200-400 member guild then join a smaller guild, help it grow, and earn a solid spot within the guild while making friends that wont turn into one of the dozen cliques existing in large guilds.

You just gotta keep working at it and the more members/activity you get the easier it will be to gather more numbers. Set some goals that can be achieved without needing 100 members and make sure it’s part of your recruiting ad. That way when new members join they can see how close the guild is to it’s next “milestone”.

Well stated, Raine. Regarding p.1 – I think that problem is also a valuable recruiting filter in and of itself. And as for p.2 – agreed. “Know thyself” as some famous oracle has stated elsewhere.

ScoobyDoo.4706:

Wow! Made this post just last night before bed. Wake up and quite a few replies and PM’s already.

I’ll start looking at websites.

Asking for a guild in this forum is like dressing in meat in the lion’s cage!

Man. I really wish there were a guild named "Mystery, Inc. " for you to join! You have a lot of options – check us out if you’d like a hand in building a guild (which is quite a meta-game in itself). Daggers.enjin.com

Weird schedule? Weird life? New to MMOs? Can’t spell MMO? Your spouse only lets you play 2 hours a week? You live in the game and only shower twice a week?

Not an issue!

Want to build a guild instead of hopping on the Lots-o-Bodies Express? Are you patient enough to help build the guild that you say that you want? Can you log in and not get all QQ because you’re the only one logged in at that very moment? Can you represent a guild and wait for other guild mates to arrive because… they’re… your… GUILDMATES?

Keep reading!

Do you occasionally get the usage of they’re, there and their correct? Do you prefer to be judged on personality and not your grammar scores? Can you wipe your own nose and take responsibility for your own fun with a bunch of adults?

Of course you can!

Join the guild that’s the guildiest! The social, friendly PVX let’s-do-some-jumping-puzzles-then-go-kick-another-servers-kitten-in-WvW guild! The no drama and don’t be a disposable springtime-fresh kitten guild! The represent us or quit your whining guild! The guild that wants you to play-your-game-your-way-on-your-time-but-do-it-with-us kitten guild!

SPOILER AHEAD: [spoiler=Vagabond Daggers on Yak’s Bend is the guild you desire![/spoiler] Did this spoiler tag even work? Stupid internet.

Let’s face it – there are other guilds you can join with no expectations or too many expectations. Our expectations are reasonable and our burden is light – we’re just looking for more good people to play GW2 with. It’s ultimately about you as a member, not you as an influence battery or you having to fit a role.

Let’s see the challenges of Tyria crushed beneath our boots… together! Let’s form meaningful relationships that have nothing to do with warm showers in the wee hours. Let play GW2!

Website! daggers.enjin.com

WTK (that’s “what the kitten?”) is the deal with the coffee? I just like some karaoke. GIANT KARAOKE!

Hi Neko. Vagabond Daggers are recruiting those who are willing to build a solid social guild, and I believe that any social guild is best when you have many different cultures represented. We’re military based but not formal or stuffed full of rules or requirements other than common decency and be active as you can be. We are open to any good people that will take responsibility for their own fun. If you don’t mind our odd hours we won’t mind yours! Find out more at daggers.enjin.com

/takes the mic…

I’m your only friend
I’m not your only friend
But I’m a little glowing friend
But really I’m not actually your friend
But I am…

Blue canary in the outlet by the light switch
Who watches over you
Make a little birdhouse in your soul
Not to put too fine a point on it
Say I’m the only bee in your bonnet
Make a little birdhouse in your soul.

GOODNIGHT CLEVELAND!

Assuming that the first GW2 player exodus has occurred and players have departed due to pandas, disappointment, boredom, ennui, et al, AND -

Assuming that the majority of us have founded guilds based on the premise that real relationships are important and we foster them through a casual, mature environment AND -

Assuming that many of us have rosters larger than our actual player concurrency but still hold guild upgrades, a bank of unspent influence and a core of great people that we enjoy playing with -

Then what the hell do we do in lieu of remaining 1,000 smaller guilds of compatible players? None of us wish to give up on what we created with our friends, but cross-guilding doesn’t seem to be a solution. Nor is there a true alliance mechanism that provides some sort of benefit to member guilds.

I want a guild that is larger than what I have, but I cannot quite get to a critical mass of players to keep things rolling along. I may soon, however, have to acknowledge that my own erratic schedule is leaving a leadership vacuum and it’s not fair to the members of my guild.

How are you facing this? Please share your thoughts and refrain from outright recruitment posts. I’d love to explore solutions for getting around the microguild syndrome.

Hello, ladies (said in my best Barry White voice) – check out Vagabond Daggers @ daggers.enjin.com.

Shiny, newly formed, military-centered but open for any good people with a sense of humor and a mature/casual outlook on gameplay. Look me up, send me a PM, or look for other members such as Curlyfryes, Aeli or Silstorm.

We’re on Yak’s Bend – which, alas, is evidently a geographical feature and not a command for your yaks to do calisthenics.

Cheers!

Turpenstein

We can’t always be on at the same time – but when we are it’s always a good time! Look up Curlyfryes, Silstorm, Aeli or Turpenstein for an invite (or any other member for that matter).

…methinks myself besmirched. Or certainly bemirthed.

I’m feeling poetic m’self:

There once was a guild named AI,
Who joked about death, mirth and pie.
They liked to play games -
and to choose silly names.
(This is just for the bump, I won’t lie.)

RoBlade.7859:

I think the root of this idea was guild alliances and groups of friends in separate guilds that want to play the game together , not for players to have options at their disposal and play guild roulette each day.

Alliances for both players and for guilds. Why couldn’t we have formal guild alliances where the guilds gained some benefit by an actual connection in the game, along with shared players?

Actually I really wish we all had better information and tools at our disposal in all manner of our relationships – be they with people or guilds. We should all be able to post our personal info for others or only guildies to see, make notes on friends and guild mates and guilds, track activity, etc. I think we have a pretty sparse amount of info and tracking available right now. I mean – how cool would it be if there were a separate contacts page where we could add people for the sake of recruitment? Then they wouldn’t show up on either persons friends list as a friend or a follower.

I’m starting to rabbit trail there – but the point is that more data would help us all to make better choices where guilds and membership is concerned.

It would be a good option to either allow the system to work as it does – or give players the option to make single characters exclusive to a guild BUT with the added result that the one character can only be in one guild at a time. What are your thoughts on this LeahV?

Well – from a GM perspective – don’t join a guild that wants exclusive representation.

I don’t ask for exclusivity, but I wrestle with players that take advantage of guild vault and any other perks that we have (including crafted gear from other guild members) and then play in another guild with said gear.

It’s also frustrating to hear members complain that there’s nobody else online in the guild so they flip rep. I’ve seen multiple members representing other guilds at times because they wanted more people to play with – and if they would have been patient enough to stay in place for a while they would have all been able to form a group together.

In the long run I’m trying to earn exclusivity by just being a better guild option. But ultimately it’s YOUR decision to be in the guild in the first place, and your responsibility to be a good member of the guild that you joined. If you don’t like the guild – move on altogether. Again, I don’t ask for exclusivity but I understand why some guilds do.

“It’s a little strange to me that at least one person wouldn’t maintain the ability to always remove members.”

That would be the GM. Like Raf said – have only one guild leader. I learned in business that even as partners, someone should always have the majority of power and the final word of authority. I might recommend, if you do reform, that there be a sub-GM rank that is equal in title if possible but not equal in rank. Put your co-GMs in that space but retain GM for yourself.

Good luck – let us know what you end up doing.

Haha I’ll call you on that one Conifur. They get the cap because “Marine” is part of the name of the force and is used interchangeably with USMC, the Corps, etc. It doesn’t work the same way for us soldiers, seamen and airmen – because we weren’t in the US Soldiers (or the US Seamen, or US Airmen).

You get a capital “C” though :P

I stand corrected, Leatherneck. Hooah!

Holy kittens – we’re still recruiting new members! Visit us at our new web site and enjoy some of that new website smell!

Umami are you kidding me? Frankincense smells like provenance, ancient manuscripts and historical awesomeness. Yankee Candles smell like married cougar night at Applebees.

Yours is not a frivolous post – and neither is this as I am not a member of your guild. You guys make me laugh. Thank you for this gift of mirth on a slow day at the office.

“The soldier is the Army. No army is better than its soldiers.” – George S. Patton Jr.

By extension – no guild is better than its members, and no members are better than soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines. Try as you will, you won’t find any other breed that understands the phrase “see you later” better than the soldier. Who else can tear up the town with a buddy, deploy to BFE for 6 months, report back and pick right up where you left off? Who knows better that a departure is never goodbye, because you’ll always meet again?

The Vagabond Daggers are wayward soldiers in the lands of Tyria. We group when we can, we go solo if we need to, and we know that we have real lives and can’t always play. The guild was formed by an EFMB badge-wearing former army medic who knows that the best guilds are those that are military based. Here’s what Vagabond Daggers has to offer so far:

• A core of mature military members
• A core of stellar non-military members
• Mumble server for voice
• Tier I guild vault
• Guild armorer contract

…and here’s what we don’t have to offer:

• Login requirements
• Mandatory events
• Drama
• Jerks

Well, maybe there can be jerks – but the funny kind. We’re casual players – meaning that we have casual hours. It does not mean that we love to herple and derple while standing in the fire. Some of us play better than others but can do so without being a very fluffy kitten about it. No yelling, no power trips. We’re somewhere between “Leeeeeeroy Jenkins!” and that twat that ran the “MOAR DOTS!” raid.

Not military? We also welcome military-minded civilians that know how to put up with our brand of living. We just ask that you behave in a mature manner and be prepared to hear some pretty sketchy talk at times.

I’m Turpenstein. I’m a web professional, an army veteran and GM of the Vagabond Daggers. Look me up or ask any member for an invite if you feel that we are the guild for you.

Hi Ajaag – I did a double-take on your post. Vagabond Daggers is a Yak’s Bend server. A couple of members play on Steamwheedle as well (it is my old home world but I’ve since quit – the guild is Crawfish Boil). Please PM me or look me up in GW2.

Vagabond Daggers on Yak’s Bend – building something good one person at a time.

Mumble
Guild Vault
Armorer contract

Speak with Turpenstein for questions, ask any member for membership, or apply online if you prefer.

I had the same issue, and was also told by a guildmate that they could not see my level and location in the guild window. I ported back to my home city and while there – both issues were gone. Once I left the city though, I had the issue again.

I’m Turpenstein – GM of Vagabond Daggers. This is the guild I made for people like myself: those who value the camaraderie and fellowship of other mature adults, without the overhead of having to constantly prove your worthiness to the guild.

I have a life. So do you. Once in Vagabond Daggers, barring violation of the “no drama and don’t be a jerk” rule, you are in. We’ll miss you when you’re gone, and we’ll welcome your return. We’ll want you to group with us, and we’ll understand when you just want to go spelunking on your own.

We’re currently 18 members around the world. We’d like to grow larger so we have a better chance of finding others to play with when we log in on slow days. You do not see members spamming for members in /map – instead you see me here on the forums or my occasional recruitment call in-game, searching for players one-by-one.

Vagabond Daggers is a guild of individuals and personalities, not numbers and fodder. Please contact me via PM here or in-game via mail, a /follow or a /whisper.

Consider joining our ranks.

Cheers!

Have the pandas eaten them all? This morning all of the guild solicitations are PvP-WvW oriented. Plus some RP (Bumpity boop bumpity boop – amiright Wolfrim?) and a very specific WvW jump puzzle guild announcement. Just finding this pretty amusing :P I love this forum.

And good morning, other guild-oriented people! I’m cranking up the workstation and getting some coffee in Atlanta. What are you good people up to?

Vagabond: A wanderer. A nomad. A restless soul with a compelling drive to see what’s beyond the next horizon and to experience the unknown.

Dagger: A weapon that is also uniquely suited for crating and creating. Useful as a weapon for offense and defense, it is subtle but capable of mortal damage. In the hands of a craftsman it can be instrumental in woodcarving, skinning and a host of other skills.

We are the Vagabond Daggers. We wander Tyria as combatants and craftsmen. We’re a group of casual, social adults who really enjoy this game. We take part in pretty much every aspect other than organized sPvP teams. Our families and professional commitments come first but when we play, we play together or at least engage in guild chat.

No need to fill an application, no need to make weekly meetings or gathering requirements. No drama, and no jerks. Just good people.

Send me a PM and I’ll look for you in-game. We play on the Yak’s Bend server.

Solid post. Make it clear up front so there’s no drama from potential GMs. Good luck, Salacious.

Hey Steveo – welcome to the Vagabond Daggers! It was great to chat with you this morning and I look forward to seeing you in-game soon. Thanks for coming on board – we’re a better guild because of you.

Hi Chrissy – PM sent. Cheers! Turp

Hi Phelan.

Not going to be kicked for missing up to a week at a time (Sometimes RL gets quite busy with short notice, but I can inform someone if it’ll be longer.) RL is expected. We’re adults with the hope that you will stay around to play with us – you are not required to do anything but stick to the “no drama, no jerks” policy and group with guildmates.

I don’t want to be in a guild that has like 500 people, I prefer a small close knit guild, that isn’t about power and rank, more about just having fun, and chatting and such We’re growing to a point of balance where we have enough people to offer everyone play options, but not so large that any reasonably active person will feel lost in the shuffle.

Although I can understand “orders” given in wvw, which is fine. And yes. I do enjoy wvw and spvp. A comfortable number to me is between 10 and 50 players. I have 3 ranks: GM, my second, and members. There’s no power trip or ridiculous hierarchy here. Leaders rise to the occasion without labels.

A guild that is fine helping eachother, for example; I’m a decent level tailor, I wouldn’t expect a guildie to pay for something I make, unless its very expensive. Or maybe mats. A guild is a co-op. We are in it to help each other experience playtime in a better way than we can by ourselves. If your game plays the economic angle – you won’t like it in my fold.

I would be willing to change out of Sanctum of Rall if the guild was appealing enough, after spending time getting to know the community from my home server.
and for the love of grenth… No silly names like Hello Kitty Boomboom or something -.- Vagabond Daggers is a Yak’s Bend guild. I am GM – an army veteran with MMO guild leadership experience. GW2 is a game. It is social. I am not out to get server firsts or reach some pixel-oriented forum-p!ssing. I am here to play as my full schedule allows. Look me up if interested – or just ask any member for an invite.

Cheers – Turp.

Have a real life and loved ones that are more important than a game?

Want to meet people from other continents and cultures with similar interests?

Want to feel that everyone knows your name when you log in to play?

Need a strict no drama – no jerks policy? (…and that’s the only strict thing about us.)

Vagabond Daggers (Yak’s Bend) is the guild for you! We’re professionals, students and layabouts from all over the world. We have a growing guild roster that spans the world – which means that there’s always a good chance that another guildmate is online. We play when we can but always have fun when we do. We’re currently represented in USA, Holland, Hong Kong and Australia.

There are no outside requirements like applications (really – you’re not applying for a refi) or mandatory logins/ gathers/ tithes. Bleh! Who needs playtime to be like work? It’s your game, you play it your way – but why not play it with a good group of like-minded adults from around the world? We don’t even expect representation 100% of the time (but we’ll miss you when you don’t).

We’re so international, it’s like a vacation in your game client!

Ask any member for an invite, or look me up personally (Turpenstein.8213) if you have any questions that you’d like to ask.

Vagabond Daggers (Yak’s Bend) is recruiting players across all time zones. We currently have players from US, Australia, Holland, Hong Kong and are looking for continued growth of mature, solid people with real lives and a passion for gaming as a hobby.

We are a decidedly casual guild. We don’t recruit to fill a slot – we recruit good people. You play when you can, we’ll be around when you can. We do a little bit of everything when online.

I’m Turpenstein. I’m an army veteran that spent a fair amount of time in Europe. The world is a great place and I love different cultures. Join us and contribute to our diaspora.

No drama, no jerks. Respond here or in the game. I look forward to hearing from you.

Welcome to the Vagabond Daggers, LiquidIce! Glad to have you – we’re truly represented around the world now and our guild is better for your membership!

Nice description – and a hearty Second Breakfast to you all!

Hey Lance – thanks for closing this up. Good luck to you and to Skyfall Empire.

Welcome to the Vagabond Daggers, Genipapo! Even on a different server you’re welcome – and worth more than influence points! It’s been great to chat with you today and we all look forward to getting to know you better. Welkom thuis! You make our guild a better one!

Welcome aboard, Percept! Vagabond Daggers (Yak’s Bend) is in open enrollment for anyone else that’s interested. Military and military-minded are equally welcome.

Hey theSaint – my understanding is that you lose everything when the whole guild moves over. You may retain the guild itself, along with memberships (?) but I’m pretty positive that you lose all guild progress.

Hi Lance – I’ll send you a chat. I’d like to ask a few things.

Hey Almostdaft – why such focus on the Guardian? I’ll look you up online for a chat.

Sent a PM. Former army.

Hey CP – Vagabond Daggers was founded as a haven for those of us with wonky schedules. No filling out an application, not a mega guild looking for another number, and not a hardcore guild recruiting influence. We’re recruiting good people that want to play with a variety of other good people. No drama, no jerks – play the game the way you want to play it in the company of others. We group when we can, we just hang out if we want to. Please look me up if interested. Cheers – Turp

Haters gonna hate. I’ll look you up.

Hey cfut – Vagabond Daggers is a casual guild that is out to enjoy the whole funky world of GW2. Our rules are no drama and don’t be a jerk – ‘cause why you wanna be crushin anotha brothas groove? Yak’s Bend is our home world because that’s where bustin a dance move is the sweet, sweet sweetest.