As of this moment (as I am writing this) our clan is not officially at war with any other. I would like to keep it this way. We have a strong alliance with Mafioso and we have a peace agreement with ThaiMedicare - with whom, I would ideally like to develop a good alliance.
Please be aware that malicious violations of our alliances and peace agreements by our clan members will result in being booted from the clan. However, I also understand that people make honest mistakes. So, here is a rough guide as to what I expect our members to do, with regard to other clans. These rules actually apply across the board, but have particular importance when dealing with other clans.
- Kill Stealing (KS). This is really the big issue here. KSing is forbidden. If it is found that you consistently and maliciously KS from another player, group, or clan, you will be booted from our clan. I cannot stress this enough. Few things are considered as bad as this. It makes for an unpleasant environment for everyone, even people who have nothing to do with it. If you mistakenly KS from another, make amends. Apologize and return whatever drops you may have received. Do this immediately. If clan leaders have to get involved, things could get ugly for you.
- If you find that another clan is KSing from you, please talk to me. Talk. Don't just go scream at the other players and certainly do not yell at their Chief. It makes you look like you are wrong and it makes it more difficult for me to keep the peace. Maintain a cool head. If you have been wronged, I will do whatever I can to make things right. If you just go off on people and start KSing them back, you limit my options for resolving the issue. Not good for you, not good for me, not good for the clan.
- Trash Talk. There is a fine line between friendly banter between people and hurtful or malicious trashing. I expect my clan members to use discretion and speak to and of others respectfully when using any public chat modes (Say, Shout, and, occasionally, Group). In online games, it can sometimes be difficult to tell the difference when someone is just playing with you and when they are actually launching a verbal attack. This is because you cannot see the faces of the other players, you cannot hear the tone of their voice. So, try to keep that in mind before you blast someone for something they say. Also, try to think about whether your words might be misinterpreted. I like to believe that most people in the game are actually nice, decent people. Therefore, when someone says something that gets under my skin, I try to step back and determine if they meant to be mean - before I react. Often, all you have to do is ask them.
If you say something, and someone takes it the wrong way and lashes out at you, just explain yourself. Tell them what you meant. Apologize. It's relatively easy to resolve misunderstandings if you just stay calm and talk. - Boss Hunts and Questing. I have absolutely no problem with our members grouping with other clans to go on Boss hunts or to complete a quest. I would, however, ask that you include your own clan members first, whenever possible. In cases where you are grouped with different clans, I still expect you to treat them with the same respect that you would give to our own clan members. Share the drops, and all that. Think about it. You represent our clan at all times. If you are selfish with other clans while grouping with them, why would they want to continue to play with you, or anyone else from our clan?
- My Word is the Law. Whatever else transpires, the final responsibility of inter-clan issues falls to me. If there are clan disputes, I am the one who has to work it out. I am the one who has to take time out of my day to try and fix things. And, in some extreme cases, I may be the one who has to personally make amends for the actions of my members. For that reason, combined with the fact that I am Chief of our clan, whatever I say is final. I am always willing to talk things out if you disagree with me. However, I will not tolerate anyone messing up the alliances and peace agreements that I work out. If you disagree, I understand. The clan will be sad to see you leave. I care far less about having a powerful clan than I do about making sure that our clan is known as being honorable and respectful.
Peace, people. And, have fun.
Thanks, gang!
aROgue, Assassins Chief