I often find that my characters, being such oddballs, simply cannot fit into the typical guilds I find in MMORPGs. They are not usually interested in warfare, they don’t have dark pasts and they aren’t from noble families. To solve that problem, I have resolved to create a guild where like-minded roleplayers, playing characters that may not otherwise fit in with a typical IC guild setting, can come together in an OOC organization with all of the benefits of being in a guild, without the IC baggage. You can have your own unique character, who isn’t beholden to a group with motivations that may not necessarily fit them, while still having the OOC support that comes with a guild!
Why join an OOC guild if I’m a roleplayer?
While this guild does not exist ICly, it will contain only roleplayers. Being in the organization will allow you to communicate with other roleplayers, set up meetings to RP, and organize events. Additionally, you will be able to do all of the things that a guild in Guild Wars 2 gets to do, like claiming areas in WvWvW and having access to a guild bank.
Does the guild exist ICly in any fashion?
Nope! Your character would not know that it is a part of the organization, because it is not; you, the player, will be joining the organization to allow you better contact with other roleplayers.
Can I be in other guilds?
Absolutely! In Guild Wars 2 to you may be in many guilds, but can only represent one at a time, meaning that you will only be contributing points to a single guild. I have no problem with members joining other guilds, and even representing them; however, keep in mind that if the guild fills to capacity, those who don’t represent us will be second in line to be pruned from the roster (following those who are heavily inactive). If you find a group that your character will fit in with, that is fantastic! I believe that a web of social contacts spanning many guilds is key to having a thriving roleplaying community, and your presence in other guilds may enhance our members’ communication with the community at large.
Has this idea ever worked before?
Yes! My initial experience in MMORPG roleplaying was in Ultima Online, on the Catskills server. There a guild was developed (IND), much like this one, which was meant for roleplayers who couldn’t find their place in the world. It was lead by Dove the Healer, one of the most prominent characters/players on the server, and became a staple of Catskills roleplaying.
