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There is only one founding guild master, and that is Karhea. Karhea may appoint an acting guild master if he goes on extended leave, but he will always keep an eye on things. Nobody knows how he does it, but he does.
 
There is only one founding guild master, and that is Karhea. Karhea may appoint an acting guild master if he goes on extended leave, but he will always keep an eye on things. Nobody knows how he does it, but he does.
  
Karhea is too old to be bothered with all of it, so he expects each member of this guild is responsible for their actions, and to participate in self-regulating this guild. The rules are simple, if you take the time to understand them. Just try to be a human being, not a Yahoo.
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Karhea is too old to be bothered with all of it, so he expects each member of this guild is responsible for their actions, and to participate in self-regulating this guild. The rules are simple, if you take the time to understand them.  
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Just try to be a human being, not a Yahoo.
  
 
  - Who is in this guild?
 
  - Who is in this guild?
  
 
'''Guild Members'''
 
'''Guild Members'''
{{showhide|<Officers>|content=Officer1, Officer2, Officer3, Officer4, Officer5, Officer6, Officer7, Only Seven Officers}}
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{{showhide|Officers|content=Officer1, Officer2, Officer3, Officer4, Officer5, Officer6, Officer7, Only Seven Officers}}
  
{{showhide|<Veterans>|content=Veteran1, Veteran2, Veteran3, Unlimited Veterans}}
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{{showhide|Veterans|content=Veteran1, Veteran2, Veteran3, Unlimited Veterans}}
  
{{showhide|<Members>|content=Member1, member2, member3, Unlimited Members}}
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{{showhide|Members|content=Member1, member2, member3, Unlimited Members}}
  
{{showhide|<Recruit (Sponsor)>|content=Recruit One (No Sponsor), Recruit Two (No Sponsor), Recruit Three (No Sponsor), Recruit One (No Sponsor), Unlimited Recruits}}
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{{showhide|Recruit (Sponsor)|content=Recruit One (No Sponsor), Recruit Two (No Sponsor), Recruit Three (No Sponsor), Recruit One (No Sponsor), Unlimited Recruits}}
  
 
  - How do I get started?
 
  - How do I get started?
  
{{showhide|<How to Join>|content=To join, you can approach any Officer, or Karhea if can you find him. He is sometimes found in Rescue Camp, and sometimes in Haven. The rest of the time, we think he goes off wandering the clockworks alone.
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{{showhide|How to Join|content=To join, you can approach any Officer, or Karhea if can you find him. He is sometimes found in Rescue Camp, and sometimes in Haven. The rest of the time, we think he goes off wandering the clockworks alone.
 
* Joining is easy. Becoming a member requires a small amount of effort.}}
 
* Joining is easy. Becoming a member requires a small amount of effort.}}
  
{{showhide|<How to Leave>|content=Of course, anyone may leave at any time, but we would like to make nice and keep you as our friend. So tell people when you are thinking of leaving. Karhea learned that it is always best to stand up when you come, and also when you go.  
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{{showhide|How to Leave|content=Of course, anyone may leave at any time, but we would like to make nice and keep you as our friend. So tell people when you are thinking of leaving. Karhea learned that it is always best to stand up when you come, and also when you go.  
 
If you are unhappy about something, talk to the officers about it, and they will try to make you happy if they can.
 
If you are unhappy about something, talk to the officers about it, and they will try to make you happy if they can.
  
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You are expected to strive to behave like a human being. Follow what some people call, the golden rule, karma, reciprocity, etc. Basically, be honorable and kind. Here are some guidelines to help you understand what Karhea had in mind when he founded this guild.
 
You are expected to strive to behave like a human being. Follow what some people call, the golden rule, karma, reciprocity, etc. Basically, be honorable and kind. Here are some guidelines to help you understand what Karhea had in mind when he founded this guild.
  
{{showhide|<#1 Practice Good Netiquette>|content=List rules of netiquette - To Be Added Later}}
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{{showhide|#1 Practice Good Netiquette|content=List rules of netiquette - To Be Added Later}}
  
{{showhide|<#2 Learn the game>|content=There will be some requirements for qualifying for membership. Mainly, you need to understand the game, how to get around, and how to learn all you need to know. Fortunately, we are patient, and will help you learn what you need to know to achieve success in this game.  
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{{showhide|#2 Learn the game|content=There will be some requirements for qualifying for membership. Mainly, you need to understand the game, how to get around, and how to learn all you need to know. Fortunately, we are patient, and will help you learn what you need to know to achieve success in this game.  
 
* Read the Spiral Knights Terms of Service.
 
* Read the Spiral Knights Terms of Service.
 
* Read the Spiral Knights WIKI.
 
* Read the Spiral Knights WIKI.
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{{showhide|<#3 Everybody likes it when you act like a Houyhnhnm>|content=<List things people appreciate seeing others do.
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{{showhide|#3 Everybody likes it when you act like a Houyhnhnm|content=<List things people appreciate seeing others do.
 
* Friendly. Say hello, and answer when spoken to. Not just in the guild. All the time. Smile when you type, it makes a difference.
 
* Friendly. Say hello, and answer when spoken to. Not just in the guild. All the time. Smile when you type, it makes a difference.
 
* Praise others. Everybody likes to hear a good word said about them. Pump up your team mates.
 
* Praise others. Everybody likes to hear a good word said about them. Pump up your team mates.
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{{showhide|<#4 Nobody likes it when you act like a Yahoo>|content=List things people do not appreciate seeing others do.
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{{showhide|#4 Nobody likes it when you act like a Yahoo|content=List things people do not appreciate seeing others do.
 
* Begging. Learn to accept gratefully, but never ask for stuff you did not earn.
 
* Begging. Learn to accept gratefully, but never ask for stuff you did not earn.
 
* Join spamming. Sending unsolicited mission invitations is spam. Don't invite people until you have chatted with them first. Then tell them what the level is so they can bring the right Loadout.
 
* Join spamming. Sending unsolicited mission invitations is spam. Don't invite people until you have chatted with them first. Then tell them what the level is so they can bring the right Loadout.
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{{showhide|<#5 Basic Expectations>|content=List expectations shared by guild members
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{{showhide|#5 Basic Expectations|content=List expectations shared by guild members
 
* Be kind.  
 
* Be kind.  
 
* Be generous.
 
* Be generous.
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{{showhide|<Be Patient>|content=It takes time to collect crowns, and it takes time to level your character up. Eventually, you can experience everything this game has to offer, if you will set aside expectations that are not yet in your grasp, and work toward goals you can achieve. Unrealistic expectations lead to disappointments, and we want you to feel the power of tangible success.}}
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{{showhide|Be Patient|content=It takes time to collect crowns, and it takes time to level your character up. Eventually, you can experience everything this game has to offer, if you will set aside expectations that are not yet in your grasp, and work toward goals you can achieve. Unrealistic expectations lead to disappointments, and we want you to feel the power of tangible success.}}
  
{{showhide|<#6 There will be Rewards, if not actual Cake.>|content=For every rank promotion you get, and even for other rewards. Your friends and sponsors should take time to meet in the guild hall and throw a little party. They might even bring in game presents, like crowns, mats, or anything they choose. We will hold a Vanguard party for all new Vanguards. If a Vanguard becomes a member, then they get a party too.}}
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{{showhide|#6 There will be Rewards, if not actual Cake.|content=For every rank promotion you get, and even for other rewards. Your friends and sponsors should take time to meet in the guild hall and throw a little party. They might even bring in game presents, like crowns, mats, or anything they choose. We will hold a Vanguard party for all new Vanguards. If a Vanguard becomes a member, then they get a party too.}}
  
{{showhide|<How to Throw a Guild Party>|content=
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{{showhide|How to Throw a Guild Party|content=
 
* Invite People - If costumes, uniforms or gifts are required, then mention that.
 
* Invite People - If costumes, uniforms or gifts are required, then mention that.
 
* Make a short speech to let people know what the occasion is.
 
* Make a short speech to let people know what the occasion is.
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{{showhide|<#7 We will host Events>|content=This guild will hold events. We are open to ideas from all guild members, so stay tuned.>}}
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{{showhide|#7 We will host Events|content=This guild will hold events. We are open to ideas from all guild members, so stay tuned.>}}
  
{{showhide|<#8 How to Get Promoted>|content=<Everyone starts out as a recruit, and everyone gets one month as a recruit to make friends in the guild. There is NO skill requirement. You will not be asked to leave before then unless you behave badly. If you can secure a sponsor, and make some friends in the guild, then it should not take even a month to arrange for a membership vote.
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{{showhide|#8 How to Get Promoted|content=<Everyone starts out as a recruit, and everyone gets one month as a recruit to make friends in the guild. There is NO skill requirement. You will not be asked to leave before then unless you behave badly. If you can secure a sponsor, and make some friends in the guild, then it should not take even a month to arrange for a membership vote.
 
* To become a member, you must have other members sponsor you. Play with them in missions, be nice to them, impress them... and you will be fine.  
 
* To become a member, you must have other members sponsor you. Play with them in missions, be nice to them, impress them... and you will be fine.  
 
* You must own a Miners Hat to become a member. We will wear them as a costume helm to some official events. It is the only equipment that we require. The rest of your armor and weapons are up to you.
 
* You must own a Miners Hat to become a member. We will wear them as a costume helm to some official events. It is the only equipment that we require. The rest of your armor and weapons are up to you.
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* Most people will not be promoted above Member or Veteran, because we are hoping not to be a top heavy guild. Karhea expects that we can take care of ourselves.}}
 
* Most people will not be promoted above Member or Veteran, because we are hoping not to be a top heavy guild. Karhea expects that we can take care of ourselves.}}
  
{{showhide|<Cost of Membership>|content=For now, the cost is zero.
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{{showhide|Cost of Membership|content=For now, the cost is zero.
 
When three Rings upgraded the guild halls to include guild banks, and other premium items, then this guild may start charging maintenance fees to pay your share of the guild hall upkeep. It would be fair, whatever it is. We don't know yet how that will work yet. We will learn how that works in October or November 2012 perhaps.}}
 
When three Rings upgraded the guild halls to include guild banks, and other premium items, then this guild may start charging maintenance fees to pay your share of the guild hall upkeep. It would be fair, whatever it is. We don't know yet how that will work yet. We will learn how that works in October or November 2012 perhaps.}}
  
{{showhide|<Who Plays With Who?>|content=In this guild, we understand that people like to play with others at their own level or higher. So, here is the deal.
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{{showhide|Who Plays With Who?|content=In this guild, we understand that people like to play with others at their own level or higher. So, here is the deal.
 
* The party leader is the leader of the party. Simple enough? They outrank anyone in the guild, including officers, and including Karhea, on matters concerning how they want their party to be led. They can invite, or kick, anyone they choose to. We trust they will have good reasons, because kicking without good reason is Yahoo behavior.
 
* The party leader is the leader of the party. Simple enough? They outrank anyone in the guild, including officers, and including Karhea, on matters concerning how they want their party to be led. They can invite, or kick, anyone they choose to. We trust they will have good reasons, because kicking without good reason is Yahoo behavior.
 
* In general, we expect to see people match up by level and rank. 1* with 1*, 2* with 2*, and so forth. That is the best way.
 
* In general, we expect to see people match up by level and rank. 1* with 1*, 2* with 2*, and so forth. That is the best way.
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These lines are just here to give the WIKI editor a place to copy and paste common templates.
 
These lines are just here to give the WIKI editor a place to copy and paste common templates.
  
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Revision as of 06:25, 9 September 2012

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Motto: "Try not to be a Yahoo."

Guild Founder: Karhea
Approx. Population: #
Guild Master(s):

Karhea

  • No second at this time.
Guild Officer(s):

There will be up to seven

  • Officer1
  • Officer2
  • Officer3
  • Officer4
  • Officer5
  • Officer6
  • Officer7
Website: http://www.google.com (Coming soon)

Guild Origin

- Why did Karhea start this guild?

After watching how other guilds were run, Karhea saw that some are good and some are bad. Some only care how strong your weapons are, and some do not seem to care about anything at all. Karhea decided to start a guild where it does not matter how strong you are today, with time and help, anyone can grow stronger. Karhea saw that what does matter is how you treat other people, so that all players can have fun, and feel safe to make mistakes. Because only by taking risks that lead to mistakes are we challenging ourselves to get stronger. This guild is about making people stronger.

Guild Summary

- What is the purpose of the guild's existence?

This guild is predicated on the concept that its member will aspire to be, or to become, good quality players. A Good Quality Player, is something we expect ourselves, and our guild mates to work at.

The guild name, Houyhnhnm, is borrowed from the species encountered by Lemuel Gulliver in his travels. Gulliver learned much about the nature of man from the Houyhnhnm, and also learned that any man may aspire to greatness, and any man may fall. The Houyhnhnm are an ideal to be sought by all, but few if any will achieve.

The point, is we aspire to become greater than we are, but never forget our humble roots.

There is only one founding guild master, and that is Karhea. Karhea may appoint an acting guild master if he goes on extended leave, but he will always keep an eye on things. Nobody knows how he does it, but he does.

Karhea is too old to be bothered with all of it, so he expects each member of this guild is responsible for their actions, and to participate in self-regulating this guild. The rules are simple, if you take the time to understand them.

Just try to be a human being, not a Yahoo.

- Who is in this guild?

Guild Members

- How do I get started?
- How people get promoted and how a knight is expected to conduct oneself within the guild.

Guild Rules You are expected to strive to behave like a human being. Follow what some people call, the golden rule, karma, reciprocity, etc. Basically, be honorable and kind. Here are some guidelines to help you understand what Karhea had in mind when he founded this guild.

Frequently used templates These lines are just here to give the WIKI editor a place to copy and paste common templates.

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