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GENERAL QUESTIONS

The following should have the answers to general member questions. If your question & answer is NOT here please do one of the following:

• If it applies to a specific forum Ie: the competition forum, check to see if the question is answered in there.
  
• See if anyone else has posted the same question inside the FAQ
  
• If you still can't find it post it as a question. Please don't bump your question thread, that's just silly. THis guild has been open for more than a week and someone has yet to post in here. We will get back to you, promise.
  

GUILD CREW INFO

What is the difference between a normal member and a crew member?
A crew member has more powers. In terms of administrative powers they can send guild invites, accept member requests, they can move/edit/delete topics, and can ban members if they deem it necessary.


How can I become a crew member?
To become a member of a crew you have to be someone who is constantly active in the guild and be someone we feel like we can trust. There is no specific requirement(s).

What happens if a crew member abuses their power(s)?
They will be removed from the crew.

Is there a limit to how many crew members there can be?
As far as MJ is aware of there is no limit. However, she probably won't have more than 15 members on the crew.

Are there any special advantages of being a crew member in THIS guild?
In this guild the crew members will run the Guild Groups (which will eventually recieve a snazzier name). This means they will be put in charge of their own group thus they get a guaranteed leadership spot if they want it.

.:Guild Factions:.

What is a Guild Faction?
A guild faction is a group inside of the group (basically a mini guild inside of our guild). They are meant to be similar to the different houses in Harry Potter (which is rather similar to how the 'colleges' work at Rice University).

What is the point of the Guild Factions?
At the moment we are a small guild which makes knowing members easy. However, as we grow the guild will become less personal. The idea of the factions is to have a smaller group that members' can bond with. They are also designed to have members of similar interest & spark more competition inside of the guild.

How does the Faction system work?
Each guild faction has a leader*. This person is in charge of creating, running, and moderating their faction's thread. The leader is appointed by MJ and must be a crew member. This will limit the number of factions. To become a member of the crew send a request to MJ with a nice long explanation of why you should be on the crew. Being on the crew automatically allows you to start your own faction. The factions can have their own competitions, games, and etc. Once a month the factions will compete against each other in the Guild Cup.*

*=name may be changed

How do I join a faction?
To join a faction you need to fill out an application (which will be designed by the faction leader) & PM it to them. It is up to them whether or not you are allowed to join their faction.

Can I join multiple Factions?
No. If you decide you're not happy with the faction you are a member of send a message to the faction leader and wait until you are removed from the faction member list before you apply to a new one.

What are the requirements for a faction?
The following is a list of requirements that need to be met:

• Each faction must have a leader. NOTE: This leader no longer has to be a crew member.
  
• The first post must explain the factions ideals, what they're looking for, etc. The rules should also be in this post.
  
• The second post must be a member list for that faction.
  
• The third post should contain the application to join.
  
• Fourth post should contain all contest information
  
• It is not required but highly reccomended that you have a FAQ in the fifth post.
  
• Guild factions must comply with the guild rules & the ToS.
  

The Pranks Forum

Here are some general Qs & As regarding our new prank forum!


Can I open my own thread in this forum?
Of course! We want your ideas! We'll all benefit from them. biggrin

Are there any limitations on the pranks I'm allowed to describe?
As long as rape, incest, and/or strawberry pudding [kidding on the last one] aren't involved in your prank you're fine.

How do I get my prank idea into one of the stickies?
Simple! You can post it in there or if enough people respond to your idea in a positive way we'll put it in there for you. If it's really popular we'll put it in the main posts at the beginning which hold the best & brightest pranks we've ever seen.

The Marauder's Book Club

Here are a few questions & answers:


What is the book club?
The official marauder's book club is a thread in which member's discuss a specific book that has been assigned. It was created for book lovers.


What is the point of the book club?
The point of the book club is to find a book and demand that all members that wish to participate in discussion read it. This way there is a common topic point & reader's can discuss in detail their opinions & ideas about the book.


How do I join the book club?

To join the book club simply PM the guild account & request to be on the book club. We'll add your name to the list. All you have to do after that is read the assigned book & participate in discussion.

Do I have to read every book assigned?
No, however, in order to participate in discussion you MUST read the book.