Perhaps this is a familiar story to you.

Two experienced players purchase a new MMO. They've played the same MMOs before. DAOC, DF, UO, and WoW of course. They were both reasonably adept at PVE and PVP. Each new MMO brought the promise of the 'next great game.'

Both players missed the old community feeling from the early days of the MMO genre. Each desired to experience the thrill of fair PVP and ambushes out in the world.

So, they purchased the latest MMO. They rolled up on the PVP server and joined guilds.

There was a distinct difference. One was awash in a flood of green text; hundreds of guild-mates talking about ponies and Pokemon. Surrounded by players that would rather run to safe zones and talk trash than stand and fight. No cohesion, no nostalgic community feel. Soon, boredom sets in. Maybe he sets off for the next MMO.

The other player; however, was in a smaller, tight-knit guild. Everyone online was known, and they all loved to jump at the opportunity for some PVE, PVP, or what-have-you with their guild-mate. They had each others' backs. Clear goals, and regular meetings. This player had a voice in the guild, and a team of friends to conquer the world with.

What was the difference?
The first gamer went with a large, aimless guild. The other joined Gestalt. The other gamer knew that quality means more than quantity, and so reaped the benefits.

For more information, or to schedule an interview, send a message in-game to Dyne or Ishan. You could also send me a private message on the forums.

My favorite Pokemon is Gengar, it looks like a purple Popori :D

Nice post. I will keep an eye out for your guild and look for a chance to group with you guys.

I don't know how people can stand being in a guild with 100+ members. It is basically a huge zerg, full of cliques that probably don't bother reading guild chat and remove it from their tab.

I just wanted to say that this is exceptionally well-written. And that's coming from a creative director at an ad agency. Do you want a job?

So...

your recruitment is open invited?

Contradiction?

Quote: BlondieFV on 05/09/2012, 11:47 PM - view

Thanks. Was looking to break away from the traditional 'tech specs' type post when I drafted it up.

Quote: Zenatsu on 05/10/2012, 01:50 AM

This may be an issue of semantics. We don't blind-invite people that apply. There is a short interview/getting to know you process to ensure compatibility.

Gestalt has been growing, but we're still looking for some talent amongst the crowds. Get in touch with us before it's too late, our recruitment is limited.

Dyne has all but vanished, Tera is shrinking, so I'm calling it.

Thanks to those that joined for a couple of fun days, see you around.

lmk if you're looking for another tight-knit guild type that you had going :)

I understand it is hard to keep the recruits coming in after the flux at the start, but just gotta get a strong enough family/friends and stick it out together.