Code of Conduct
All Mithril Warhammers are to abide by and uphold these rules at all times. They’re the core tenets by which we live and the collective duty of each and every member from the ground up.
- Be respectful to both friend and foe alike
- Have a Dwarvish sense of humor
- Keep trash talk ‘in-character‘ and in the spirit of the game
- Let Thanes be the face of the guild when dealing with in-game politics
- Never let your emotions get the best of you in public channels – MWH doesn’t tilt and we always keep a cool head even in the face of criticism
Leadership and Guild Structure
Our structure is simple and straightforward.
We recognize and promote strength from within through four different ranks:
Recruit -> Member -> Veteran -> Thane
Recruits
New members start at the rank of Recruit. During this time they must to prove their worthiness by embodying the tenets outlined in our Code of Conduct while upholding the reputation of the guild. Proving that they are worthy of being a full-fledged member is a burden each Recruit must take on themselves.
Members
Members are Dwarves who have proven their dedication to the guild and fit into the guilds culture. While they have no direct authority or decision making powers; they have full access to all shared guild assests and lines of communication.
Veterans
Unlike most gaming guilds, the Mithril Warhammers do not have a single guild leader. We instead incorporate a ruling body comprised of the guild’s veteran players. These Veterans have authority over all issues concerning changes in direction, regulation, membership or any other issues that concern the operation of the guild. The system is democratic and a simple majority rules.
Thanes
A collection of three Thanes emerge from the pool of Veteran players to serve as our guiding leadership body for each major game we play. This group provides direction and has final authority on all guild-wide decisions for the game which they are serving in this role for.
Procedures and Organization
Rank Promotions
Recruits are eligible for member status after actively serving the guild for three months. At this point they may petition for membership. Membership is confirmed by a majority vote by the Veterans. If a player is denied promotion he or she must wait a month before petitioning again.
Members are eligible for Veteran status after actively serving in the guild for six months. At this point a member may seek or be sought out by a sponsor from the Veterans. The promotion is confirmed or denied by a majority vote from the remaining Veterans. The sponsor is excluded from this vote. If a player is denied promotion he or she must wait a month before restarting the process.
Veterans are sometimes asked to take on the role of Thane for a game while other times Veterans will volunteer themselves to take on more of a leadership role for a game. There is no formal procedure or process as each game usually requires Thanes with different skill sets and strengths.
Game-Specific Organization
As our guiding leadership for the game which they are serving for, Thanes retain control over:
- Member discipline and removal
- Declarations of hostility and peace
- Alliances and guild relations
While Thanes serve as the ruling group for the game, that does not mean all important roles for a given game are the sole responsibility of the Thanes. Veterans serve in many important capacities in each game we enter. Thanes will often seek out Veteran members to assist with the following:
- Recruitment
- Information gathering / espionage
- Currency & asset management
- Guild event organization
General Organization
Outside of an official presence in an MMO, the Veterans have control over the function of the guild. This includes entering games in an official capacity as a group, recruiting decisions, and non-game related maintenance (e.g. website maintenance, mass communications, etc.)
Mithril Warhammers operates relatively organically in general and people take initiative and often put together groups for many games. Minecraft, various FPSs, table-top games (DnD, Tabletop Simulator, etc.), and other activities. It should be noted, however, that everyone is encouraged to take initiative and put together groups for other games and participate in other activities, not just the Veterans.
Any member, regardless of rank, is expected to keep in touch via the preferred methods of communication with the guild. Currently, Discord is our primary means of communication and members are expected to use it as often as they are able. Even just to hang out and be included in the goings on of the guild.