Rise is an RP guild on the Sunrest RP/PVP server. We aim to incorporate all the elements that make the RPG experience great. Our core group is experienced over many MMO’s and enjoy all the content the game has to offer. We are looking for a variety of player types. Within our guild are three cohorts which are Crusaders (Raid focused players), Defenders (PVE focused players), and Soldiers (PVP focused players). We have ranks and rewards for each. Many players will show an affinity for one aspect over the other, but remain very balanced. Many of us enjoy writing, and are always interested in character development, hosting events, and writing histories for the guild; as well as reading what others have to offer. We have no tolerance for abuse, including non constructive criticism in raids, and player abuse of non-guilded players. We care greatly about the image of the guild and look to become one of, if not the, premier RP guilds in Rift, and will work quickly to establish our reputation on Sunrest. (Specific guild details below)
If you are interested in enlisting in RISE please apply by creating a guildlaunch.com profile and clicking Apply to Guild.
MORE GUILD INFORMATION BELOW
RANK STRUCTURE
GM
Raid Officer PVE Officer PVP Officer *Quarterly Elect
Raid Vets PVE Vets PVP Vets
Member
Recruit
The Council---enforce guild rules and vote on changes on the guild’s behalf. Also, distribute unit awards.
*---Quarterly Elect is the swing vote member, creating an odd number of voting councilmembers.
FEATURES
· Medals for major achievements
· Display of Title and Rank on website
· Bi-weekly Race
· Guild Taxes
· Arranged Defiant battles
· Territorial skirmishes
· Hosting PVP tournament
· Character Backstories
· Guild Events/history/archives
· Announcements from the council on voting issues, and the results.
· Monthly guild fund statements (ledger)
· Evolving storyline that members can be a part of and follow on the website
MEDALS
Players will be given a large medal , at Veteran status, indicating which area (Raid, PVE, or PVP) they have most excelled at. From there officers of each area will award players with medals of their own for achievements of various types. These medals will be put on display for guild members to view, and are a basic way to denote a players dedication to certain areas of the game.
EXAMPLE OF AN ACCOMPLISED RAIDER'S MEDAL DISPLAY:
CUSTOM SIGNATURES
Forum signatures will be available which will be uniform and display the Title and Rank of a player as well as their badges.
HERMES DASH----MONTHLY RACE
A long distance race rewarded with a monetary amount from the Guild Tax fund, or BoE items.
GUILD TAX
Guild tax will be a reasonable fee to be deposited into the guild bank bi-weekly, or monthly. These funds will be used for guild event rewards, items for raid i.e. repairs, flasks, etc. Tax returns will be distributed to all guild members in times of excess.
ARRANGED DEFIANT CLASHES
Working with various Defiant guilds to produce scheduled events of mass World PVP, which are sure to include utilization of Rifts.
TERRITORIAL SKIRMISHES
Working with various Defiant guilds to produce arranged zones to fight for control over at scheduled times, with rewards for participation in these battles. And of course bragging rights.
YE OLDE ASCENDED TOURNAMENT
Guild hosted tournament, available to all guilds (who’s GMs can keep their guilds in line) in which participants are announced, step out into the circle and are buffed and cheered by their own guilds before accepting the Dual invitation from the other player. Winners will receive prizes, gold, and accaim/bragging rights.
CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT
A template is provided for developing RP characters as well as giving other players a good idea of the history of your character, and his/her story as we go.
GUILD HISTORY
A Guild Historian will document major events in the guilds history, including the names of guild participants, such as battle victories, elected officials, successful PVP campaigns, and event winners. RP stories of players that are done well can be included in these histories. These will be archived for guild members to view.
VOTING AND VOTING RESULTS
Issues to be voted on will be posted for viewing as MOTD’s or on the website. After the council has voted, the results of said issues will be posted as well. Issues that arise that guild members feel should be addressed can be brought up to the Quarterly Elected officer. The QE will bring these issues to the attention of the council.
QUARTERLY ELECTED OFFICER
The QE, as it is referred, is the 5th member of the council. Every 3 months guild members submit their vote to the Master of Ceremonies indicating who they believe to be the next QE should be. The QE is the representative to the people and should be consulted about issues in which the guild feels need to be voted upon. He in turn brings these to the attention of the council and a vote is made. This has the potential to be a catalyst for RP politics. As the QE has to be dedicated to answering questions and fielding concerns of the guild, his effort in doing this well is encouraged monetarily. The QE will receive an approval rating submitted by all guild members bi-weekly, and based on this approval rating he can receive up to 20% of the allocated taxes for the duration of his term. For instance, if the approval rating for a given period of time is 50% then the QE will recieve 50% of his maximum pay, or 10% of the taxes. The politics are advanced by the way candidates for this position distribute, promise to distribute, or choose not to distribute these funds. A candidate may choose to promise percentages of this amount to voters, or may elect to give it all back to members individually, or place it back into the guild bank. It is also likely that they will funnel those funds solely into their area of focus i.e. a Raid dedicated player using the funds to buy BoE’s or consumables. It is important to remember that this is only 20% of the taxes, which is well worth the added RP element. Who will be elected? The schemer? The Warlord? Or will the noble defenders rise up to vote out the corrupt. Should be fun. The political drama is just for fun, and will be removed if it causes dissent among members. Regardless of outcome, we are still brothers and sisters in arms. The QE can be removed from office by a 3/4 vote of the remaining council members.
ADVANCED TREASURY/LEDGER
Guild funds and spending will be transparent to guild members. There will be a monthly ledger created by the Treasurer for all guild members to view. This ledger will display the funds allocated, where they came from, and how they were spent from each month. This will allow guild members to insure that their hard earned gold is being used beneficially for the guild.
GUILD VIDEOS
Video will be created depicting major moments in guild history for recruiting/nostalgic purposes.
ADVANCED FORUMS
Forums will be created for every class and profession. The are to be instructive to make players better, as well as declare opportunities for trade and assistance between professions.
JOIN A CAMPAIGN
Players can create a campaign for members to join. These can be world PVP, Achievement runs, or Raid progression. The initiator, or general, or each event recieves PRESTIGE and medals for leading the event. The amount rewarded for these are determined by a voted upon difficulty level.
MORE TO COME!!! THESE ARE THE BASIC ELEMENTS WE WANT TO INCORPORATE. EXPERIENCED RP'ERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO STEP FORWARD WITH IDEAS FOR ENRICHING OUR GUILD EXPERIENCE IN-GAME.
PROMO VIDEOS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G9cTWIWoK1o
