Celtic Heroes

I've launched a new clan. I believe it has a good clan name (Medieval) and clan message. Recruitment has just begun. The following is the clan message:

***** Medieval ***** *Clan created: 7/9/14* *Launch date of Medieval and beginning of clan recruitment: 7/29/14* *REQUIRED READING: Read the clan message of Medieval in its entirety.* *Medieval is the less traveled road. It is for the patient. It is for those who work, putting in time and effort independently. You cannot expect levels and gold to come easily or quickly. It is required that you be willing to work independently to become strong so that as a clan, we will be powerful.* *Medieval is not here to hold your hand and baby you. Please don't get angry if another clan member is busy doing something and unable to drop everything to come help you fight a boss upon your demand. Although at times beneficial, forming a group within the clan or with others is not required for you to level up or acquire gold. No clan member within Medieval is to be frowned upon if unable to help a fellow clan member due to the pursuit of a personal goal.* *Being in a clan in Celtic Heroes involves both clan and individual goals. With the chat feature built into Celtic Heroes, you are never alone. With that said, how active Medieval is depends upon you. You are the clan. There's nothing stopping any clansman from forming any group with anyone at anytime.* *The goal is not to have strength in numbers. The goal is to have individual strength from each member who has proven his or her self, to be combined into a formidable group.* *Your duty now is to level up. Much of your gaining levels will be done solo. But, feel free to form groups with fellow clansmen or others. Your secondary duty is to work towards increasing recruitment. Only a Guardian (Level 50+) or the Chieftain can invite a potential recruit into the clan. So, be working toward getting to level 50+ in order for you to have the authority to invite new members into the clan. Before you reach level 50, any interested in joining the clan will need to be brought to the attention of a fellow clansman who has the authority to invite new members into our clan. We are especially looking for new clansmen that are level 50+ to increase recruitment and the strength of our clan.* *To all recruiters: It is MANDATORY that all new clan members read the clan message before anything else. New clan members need to see the vision of this clan for them to decide if they want to be a clansman of Medieval. All recruiters must insist that new members completely read the clan message.* *Do not be surprised if Medieval is ever a clan of low membership. Many will not be willing to grow strong independently due to a desire for instant gratification. No offense will be taken if you decide this clan is not for you. Simply leave the clan with our best wishes.* *The closing of this clan message shows the strict ranking guidelines. These guidelines are in place so that your rank means something.* *Ranking Guidelines: Recruit: Levels 1- 24 / Clansmen: Levels 25-49 / Guardian: Levels 50+ / Chieftain: RABII*

I take the starting of Medieval seriously and have great pride in the clan. As Chieftain, I don't want to let Medieval or it's clansmen down. As of now, the goal is to recruit and level up. I know that many high level clansmen within the clan are needed for the clan to be taken seriously.

The thing is, once the initial goal is met, then what? I know that clansmen who are at high levels command respect for both the clan and themselves. That's one benefit. I know that high level clansmen get together to defeat powerful bosses. Beyond that, I have no vision to provide to the clan. Longer-term vision.

I've heard of some people (all newer players) speak of building a strong clan to engage in clan wars. I've not seen a clan war in the game and am not sure if they exist. If clan wars do exist, I'm not sure how to go about that goal.

I need guidance and advice. I need to establish a long-term vision. I owe my clansmen future goals in addition to the initial goal of building a strong clan.

Please help me to not fail Medieval or its clansmen.

Thankyou for taking the time to read and please advise with your input.

why would you have ranks based on levels? jw bc someone could join whos lvl 50 but hates yer clan, and kicks everyone out
just sayin

rogue1235:

You make a good point that I had not considered. What do you suggest? Please advise.

rogue1235:

You make a good point that I had not considered. What do you suggest? Please advise.

Most clans make promotions based on trust and character, with level as a side note.

rogue1235:

You make a good point that I had not considered. What do you suggest? Please advise.

Most clans make promotions based on trust and character, with level as a side note.

Thank you. I will change the level ranking and who is able to be a Guardian and recruit immediately.

What about longer-term goals?

Before going, I'll have you and you and you and you and you, you'll need a group of high level friends to help you run it (You may have already, I was just skim-reading).
You need this because that tight friendship will help hold the heart of the clan together. They also need to be high levels because low levels treat high levels with respect and high levels see more high levels as a promising opportunity to join a new clan.

Confused yet? Yes? Good. Cuz thats the feeling you'll have 24/7 when running a clan. So, make sure you have a tight government to ensure that the clan doesn't collapse when you go on holiday or just take a break

Aim to gear ppl up because that, again is THE MOST attractive aspect of a clan. Soz to you, but alot of ppl don't give a flying monkey about "ooh be kind, be helpful, we'z all friends here".

When is enough enough? I'm talking looooonnnnnggggggg distance future here. If you're not gonna be active for any longer than a month, step down. E.g. Awakening on my server, chief steps goes afk for a week.
BOOM, clan slips down to 20th from 2nd. Not so good no?

Confused yet?!?! Yes? Good. Because you know the rest


I may have been like a lil pony skipping words and making grammatical errors here and there, Partially cuz I'm typing on my phone and partially cuz thats what running a clan is gonna be like.

Any who, the above ^ is just the beginning, there will be numerous falts and difficulties you shall face im your journey to clan awesomeness, so keep a cool head get organised

Gl

I went ahead and decided to shut down the clan and simply join someone else's clan. I had no idea what all was involved in doing it right. I wanted to do it right, or not do it at all. Now, I am a happy clan member, not a Chieftain. Thanks for the input.