Here are four very basic ideas that can help to ensure success in a new clan, and help to save an old one, lets count them down shall we…

Number Four: Evolve

If you have made plans to grow and expand, chances are good that you can harness this idea. You must understand that the gaming world changes, and the game you play now may be old news 5 years from now, your site, rules, and most any other aspect of your team may succumb to the ever changing world of gaming.

Be flexible and evolve with the changing times!

That certainly doesn’t mean you should jump on every fad and new concept that crosses your path, but you should be open to them. It also doesn’t mean you should abandon your identity at the drop of a hat and start new with new ideas or a new game. Relish and savor your history (your team will appreciate that) but explore the options and prospects of opportunity as they arise.

Number Three: People-Friendly

Clans are by nature a group of people, and people interact. Maintaining a good tone and openness towards visitors can have a strong impact on your ability to recruit new members as well as provide you with a reputation of good will. Be it on the server, the forums, or in seperate communications, keeping up good relations will pay off in the broader scope of things.

Invite and welcome all you can!

This openness can cause a bit more spam, perhaps some unwanted debate, or even the unhappy visitor, but in the end you will certainly communicate with more interested prospects than unwanted ones.

Number Two: LifeSharing

We make friends pretty easily on the Internet, and we remember other gamers well. Be it the clever tag, the name they use, the funny comment they made on the server last night, or the incredible video they shared with us on the forum, we connect better online than in real life. Getting to know your team well, and in turn letting the team know you well can make a lasting impression on everyone. Take the opportunity to talk about events in your life, and explore the events of others.

Get to know your team, and share yourself!

Some can go a bit beyond the threshold here and share WAY more than we really need to know. Keep things on a “new friend basis” until everyone feels comfortable discussing more.

Number One: Have FUN

The single biggest idea in gaming clans is fun, fun, fun. Nobody joins a team because they have to, and nobody stays in a team that they don’t enjoy. Taking things too seriously can permanently damage your team, and without some rather frequent “Goof-Off” time you can expect to crash hard and fast. There is nothing wrong with doing some serious training, practice, or work for the team, but if you want it to be a big success have fun with it!

Enjoy yourself!

- Hedge

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