Written by- lazz
Edited by- Scoped9mm Magnum
The Basic Clan Charter Info
This point of this doc is to offer a starting place for anyone wanting to start a clan.... From my point of view there are 5 basic functions a charter needs to fulfill... Like in any business it is always better to define as many of the duties you can before you get started... if everyone knows what is required from them life is much easier....
1) The requirements for players to join
2) The structure within the clan
3) The benefits of membership
4) The duties of the leadership
5) General rules of conduct
1) The requirements for players to join
Player ability and or skill level....
There will be some player requirements...such as a well-defined ratio. For instance a 2 kills for each death would be a 2/1 ratio.... Also there would be a minimum score for the ratio.... A 10/1 ratio with a total score of 10 would be silly...that could easily be a fluke not a true test of skill.... So whatever the clan leadership decides this is an important part of the charter.... This is the minimum skill level your clan will have.... Don’t set the bar so high no one can enter...and no one is above the requirements....If the leaders can't meet the requirements who will respect them?
2) The structure with in the clan
A leader is needed....
The difference between the group (clan) and an unruly mob is the leadership.... Your clan will need leadership. Usually there is a structure to the leadership...there is a top, a bottom, and middle...in the past I have seen several clans base their structure on a military command... it can work... but often doesn't.... Personally I like the flexibility of a leader and their second... some regular members... then the newest.... Remember that is MY opinion only....
3) The benefits of membership
Why should I join your clan?
Well, why should I? How does your clan differ from others? Why is it better? Are you "1337"? Think about it in advance.... Some of the major reasons for clans are to meet new friends and have fun...don't forget that....
4) The duties of the leadership
A leader needs the respect of their followers....
A leader often defines the group with their leadership style...or lack of... remember leaders are often human and make mistakes... a leader might setup clan matches with other clans.... Might make membership adjustments.... There are several duties for a leader... and if the members have goal requirements, why should the leader be exempt? Define your role in the clan...
5) General rules of conduct
Be nice or leave...
The whole point of a clan is to have fun... we are not required by any authority to join together and play a game... we do so cause it beats boredom all to heck.... I do not enjoy some of the rudeness that is common in online gaming... just cause they do it on TV doesn't mean it is socialy acceptable.... I will not be included in anything I am ashamed to tell my family I do or did.... I would like to see a similar standard for any clan affiliated with thefunnyfarm....