https://massivelyop.com MMORPG news and opinions Sun, 06 May 2018 14:19:05 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.1.1 https://massivelyop.com/2018/05/06/guild-chat-when-sibling-rivalry-is-ruining-mmo-guild-relations/ https://massivelyop.com/2018/05/06/guild-chat-when-sibling-rivalry-is-ruining-mmo-guild-relations/#comments Sun, 06 May 2018 16:00:00 +0000 http://massivelyop.com/?p=164108 Welcome along to Guild Chat, the column through which I attempt to resolve all of your guild-related issues with the help of the Massively Overpowered commenter community. This time, reader Sol has asked for help in bringing some sibling conflict to an end in his guild: He is an officer who is at the mercy […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2018/05/06/guild-chat-when-sibling-rivalry-is-ruining-mmo-guild-relations/feed/ 9 https://massivelyop.com/2018/03/12/guild-chat-special-edition-interviewing-guild-wars-2-guild-poof/ https://massivelyop.com/2018/03/12/guild-chat-special-edition-interviewing-guild-wars-2-guild-poof/#comments Mon, 12 Mar 2018 16:00:00 +0000 http://massivelyop.com/?p=157757 Welcome along to Guild Chat, the column through which we examine all things guild-related and solve problems faced by fellow members of the Massively Overpowered community. This edition is rather different, however: I had the opportunity to interview the key players in a Guild Wars 2 guild named POOF that featured in ArenaNet’s Friend/Ships campaign, which […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2018/03/12/guild-chat-special-edition-interviewing-guild-wars-2-guild-poof/feed/ 2 https://massivelyop.com/2018/01/28/guild-chat-choosing-your-mmo-guild-officers-wisely/ https://massivelyop.com/2018/01/28/guild-chat-choosing-your-mmo-guild-officers-wisely/#comments Sun, 28 Jan 2018 17:00:00 +0000 http://massivelyop.com/?p=151569 Welcome along to another edition of Guild Chat, the column through which we join forces to solve a particular guild-related issue for one Massively Overpowered reader in need. This time, we have a submission from reader Dan, who has recently decided that his small casual guild needs some officers after some of his real-life friends […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2018/01/28/guild-chat-choosing-your-mmo-guild-officers-wisely/feed/ 5 https://massivelyop.com/2018/01/25/guild-chat-should-i-move-guild-with-my-leader/ https://massivelyop.com/2018/01/25/guild-chat-should-i-move-guild-with-my-leader/#comments Thu, 25 Jan 2018 20:00:00 +0000 http://massivelyop.com/?p=149473 Welcome along to another edition of Guild Chat, the column through which I join forces with the Massively Overpowered readership in order to tackle some guild-related issue. Our reader in need this time is K, who wants to know whether he should join a new guild with his current leader after his guild ceased fielding raids. […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2018/01/25/guild-chat-should-i-move-guild-with-my-leader/feed/ 7 https://massivelyop.com/2018/01/02/guild-chat-the-best-mmorpg-advice-of-2017/ https://massivelyop.com/2018/01/02/guild-chat-the-best-mmorpg-advice-of-2017/#comments Tue, 02 Jan 2018 18:00:00 +0000 http://massivelyop.com/?p=147662 There’s no more perfect time to reflect on the last twelve months than when you’re ringing in the new year, so that’s precisely what I plan on doing in this edition of Guild Chat. More readers in need have been helped than ever before by both my musings on the topic at hand and the […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2018/01/02/guild-chat-the-best-mmorpg-advice-of-2017/feed/ 6 https://massivelyop.com/2017/12/03/guild-chat-the-best-way-to-deal-with-mmo-burnout/ https://massivelyop.com/2017/12/03/guild-chat-the-best-way-to-deal-with-mmo-burnout/#comments Sun, 03 Dec 2017 17:00:00 +0000 http://massivelyop.com/?p=143782 Welcome along to another advice-filled edition of Guild Chat, the column through which the Massively OP commenters can help solve the guild drama of their fellow readers while also reading my take on the scenario at hand. This time, reader B is wondering how best to deal with burnout and the usual peer pressure to […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2017/12/03/guild-chat-the-best-way-to-deal-with-mmo-burnout/feed/ 28 https://massivelyop.com/2017/11/06/guild-chat-dealing-with-one-bad-egg-in-an-mmo-guild-without-breaking-the-others/ https://massivelyop.com/2017/11/06/guild-chat-dealing-with-one-bad-egg-in-an-mmo-guild-without-breaking-the-others/#comments Mon, 06 Nov 2017 18:00:00 +0000 http://massivelyop.com/?p=139494 Welcome along to another edition of Guild Chat, the column through which we all band together to help a reader in need solve their guild-related dilemma. This time, reader Cee is wondering how best to handle one person who doesn’t seem to settle into the rank and file of his guild without ruining the solid […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2017/11/06/guild-chat-dealing-with-one-bad-egg-in-an-mmo-guild-without-breaking-the-others/feed/ 3 https://massivelyop.com/2017/10/22/guild-chat-should-mmo-guilds-use-trigger-warnings/ https://massivelyop.com/2017/10/22/guild-chat-should-mmo-guilds-use-trigger-warnings/#comments Sun, 22 Oct 2017 16:00:00 +0000 http://massivelyop.com/?p=137164 Welcome along to another edition of Guild Chat, the column through which Massively Overpowered readers can air their guild issues and get help solving them from the article and its comments. This time, guild leader Ry has asked for advice on using trigger warnings and dealing with sensitive topics within the guild environment after one […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2017/10/22/guild-chat-should-mmo-guilds-use-trigger-warnings/feed/ 78 https://massivelyop.com/2017/10/09/guild-chat-coming-back-to-an-mmorpg-guild-after-a-long-hiatus/ https://massivelyop.com/2017/10/09/guild-chat-coming-back-to-an-mmorpg-guild-after-a-long-hiatus/#comments Mon, 09 Oct 2017 16:00:00 +0000 http://massivelyop.com/?p=134887 Welcome along to Guild Chat, the column through which readers in need can source some solid advice to help them solve their guild-related issues. This time, an anonymous reader is wondering how to approach returning to a guild after being offline for some time. The submission asks for our tips on rejoining a once-friendly guild […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2017/10/09/guild-chat-coming-back-to-an-mmorpg-guild-after-a-long-hiatus/feed/ 3 https://massivelyop.com/2017/09/27/hyperspace-beacon-outside-the-box-features-to-look-for-in-a-swtor-guild/ https://massivelyop.com/2017/09/27/hyperspace-beacon-outside-the-box-features-to-look-for-in-a-swtor-guild/#comments Wed, 27 Sep 2017 18:00:00 +0000 http://massivelyop.com/?p=133121 On my server in Star Wars: The Old Republic, there are more guild advertisements than chatter in the general channel on the starter planets and fleet. This can quickly become overwhelming to those who don’t know what to look for. I have actually seen these advertisements turn people away from joining a guild altogether. The […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2017/09/27/hyperspace-beacon-outside-the-box-features-to-look-for-in-a-swtor-guild/feed/ 2 https://massivelyop.com/2017/09/10/guild-chat-dealing-with-the-its-me-or-the-mmo-guild-ultimatum/ https://massivelyop.com/2017/09/10/guild-chat-dealing-with-the-its-me-or-the-mmo-guild-ultimatum/#comments Sun, 10 Sep 2017 16:00:00 +0000 http://massivelyop.com/?p=130108 Welcome along to another edition of Guild Chat, the column through which the Massively Overpowered readership can band together to help a gamer-in-need with his or her guild-related dilemma. This time, an anonymous reader dubbed ‘R’ has written in with a matter of the heart that threatens his or her MMO enjoyment: While R is […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2017/09/10/guild-chat-dealing-with-the-its-me-or-the-mmo-guild-ultimatum/feed/ 40 https://massivelyop.com/2017/08/27/guild-chat-enacting-change-in-an-mmorpg-guild/ https://massivelyop.com/2017/08/27/guild-chat-enacting-change-in-an-mmorpg-guild/#comments Sun, 27 Aug 2017 16:00:00 +0000 http://massivelyop.com/?p=127962 Welcome along to Guild Chat, the online spot for all things guild-related where we band together to tackle a submission sent in by a needy Massively Overpowered reader. This time, reader Will has asked for my ideas on making his current guild change its content emphasis to match the newest trends in his MMO of […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2017/08/27/guild-chat-enacting-change-in-an-mmorpg-guild/feed/ 4 https://massivelyop.com/2017/08/13/guild-chat-what-to-do-if-drug-use-impacts-your-mmo-guild/ https://massivelyop.com/2017/08/13/guild-chat-what-to-do-if-drug-use-impacts-your-mmo-guild/#comments Sun, 13 Aug 2017 16:00:00 +0000 http://massivelyop.com/?p=125890 Welcome along to Guild Chat, the column through which we all band together to help someone get on top of his or her guild-related issue: While I give my two cents here in the article, plenty of useful advice and different perspectives on the matter at hand emerge in the comments section. This time, reader […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2017/08/13/guild-chat-what-to-do-if-drug-use-impacts-your-mmo-guild/feed/ 21 https://massivelyop.com/2017/07/30/guild-chat-damage-control-after-guildmate-poaching/ https://massivelyop.com/2017/07/30/guild-chat-damage-control-after-guildmate-poaching/#comments Sun, 30 Jul 2017 16:00:00 +0000 http://massivelyop.com/?p=123734 Welcome along to another edition of Guild Chat, the column through which I gather the Massively Overpowered readers together to help me tackle a guild-related issue. This time, reader King wants to know how to stem the steady flow of his guild ranks into another guild’s after some recent hype in-game started the poaching off. […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2017/07/30/guild-chat-damage-control-after-guildmate-poaching/feed/ 12 https://massivelyop.com/2017/07/16/guild-chat-what-to-do-when-your-mmo-guild-is-close-to-imploding/ https://massivelyop.com/2017/07/16/guild-chat-what-to-do-when-your-mmo-guild-is-close-to-imploding/#comments Sun, 16 Jul 2017 16:00:00 +0000 http://massivelyop.com/?p=121422 Welcome along to Guild Chat, the column through which the Massively commenters can join forces to help solve the guild dilemmas of fellow readers. This time, I have a sad submission from Louise, a guild officer who is at present in the middle of the worst kind of guild wars. She explains that a personal […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2017/07/16/guild-chat-what-to-do-when-your-mmo-guild-is-close-to-imploding/feed/ 28 https://massivelyop.com/2017/07/02/guild-chat-the-fairest-way-to-govern-guilds/ https://massivelyop.com/2017/07/02/guild-chat-the-fairest-way-to-govern-guilds/#comments Sun, 02 Jul 2017 16:00:00 +0000 http://massivelyop.com/?p=119295 Welcome along to Guild Chat, the column through which I get together with the Massively Overpowered readership to help one reader in need solve his or her guild-related issue. In this edition, reader Paul wants to know the best way to govern his guild now that he has chosen to open up his once friends-only […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2017/07/02/guild-chat-the-fairest-way-to-govern-guilds/feed/ 5 https://massivelyop.com/2017/06/18/guild-chat-moving-up-the-ranks-in-mmorpg-guilds/ https://massivelyop.com/2017/06/18/guild-chat-moving-up-the-ranks-in-mmorpg-guilds/#comments Sun, 18 Jun 2017 18:00:00 +0000 http://massivelyop.com/?p=117187 Welcome along to Guild Chat, the column through which the Massively Overpowered community gathers together to help one reader in need with his or her guild-related dilemma. This time, reader Jake wishes to gather opinions on the best way to fully integrate into a new guild and move out of the initiate rank and into […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2017/06/18/guild-chat-moving-up-the-ranks-in-mmorpg-guilds/feed/ 7 https://massivelyop.com/2017/05/21/guild-chat-keeping-romantic-relationships-from-affecting-mmorpg-guilds/ https://massivelyop.com/2017/05/21/guild-chat-keeping-romantic-relationships-from-affecting-mmorpg-guilds/#comments Sun, 21 May 2017 16:00:00 +0000 http://massivelyop.com/?p=112986 Welcome along to Guild Chat, the column through which the Massively Overpowered readership can band together to solve the guild-related queries and problems of readers in need.  In this edition, reader Roxxus is worried about forming a romantic attachment with an in-guild love interest in case it affects the guild’s group dynamics and ruins the […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2017/05/21/guild-chat-keeping-romantic-relationships-from-affecting-mmorpg-guilds/feed/ 23 https://massivelyop.com/2017/05/07/guild-chat-how-do-you-deal-with-chronically-inactive-mmo-guildies/ https://massivelyop.com/2017/05/07/guild-chat-how-do-you-deal-with-chronically-inactive-mmo-guildies/#comments Sun, 07 May 2017 16:00:00 +0000 http://massivelyop.com/?p=110893 Welcome along to Guild Chat, the column through which I band together with the Massively Overpowered readership to solve the guild-related issues of readers in need. This submission comes in from reader Question, who has recently been having trouble with prospective guild members hogging attention and spots for extended periods of time without actually desiring […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2017/05/07/guild-chat-how-do-you-deal-with-chronically-inactive-mmo-guildies/feed/ 32 https://massivelyop.com/2017/04/23/guild-chat-planning-a-long-break-from-your-mmorpg-guild/ https://massivelyop.com/2017/04/23/guild-chat-planning-a-long-break-from-your-mmorpg-guild/#comments Sun, 23 Apr 2017 16:00:00 +0000 http://massivelyop.com/?p=108765 Welcome along to Guild Chat, the column through which the Massively Overpowered community can discuss and solve a whole plethora of guild-related issues other readers are facing. In this edition, reader-in-need Gwen is seeking our help with finding sensible ways to take an extended break from the guild she leads. She recently has received the […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2017/04/23/guild-chat-planning-a-long-break-from-your-mmorpg-guild/feed/ 2 https://massivelyop.com/2017/04/09/guild-chat-should-i-quit-my-mmo-because-of-in-guild-bullying/ https://massivelyop.com/2017/04/09/guild-chat-should-i-quit-my-mmo-because-of-in-guild-bullying/#comments Sun, 09 Apr 2017 16:00:00 +0000 http://massivelyop.com/?p=106595 Welcome along to another advice-filled edition of Guild Chat, the column through which the Massively OP community can both offer pearls of wisdom to fellow readers and air their own guild-related issues in front the masses in the hope that I can be of assistance while also crowdsourcing further great solutions from fellow MMO enthusiasts […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2017/04/09/guild-chat-should-i-quit-my-mmo-because-of-in-guild-bullying/feed/ 88 https://massivelyop.com/2017/03/26/guild-chat-tips-for-meeting-guildmates-in-real-life/ https://massivelyop.com/2017/03/26/guild-chat-tips-for-meeting-guildmates-in-real-life/#comments Sun, 26 Mar 2017 16:00:00 +0000 http://massivelyop.com/?p=104400 Welcome along to Guild Chat, my column in which I join forces with commenters to help a reader in need with a guild-related concern. This edition’s submission is all about deciding to meet up with your guildmates in real life: Reader Xenos is great online friends with many of his guildmates and is considering either […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2017/03/26/guild-chat-tips-for-meeting-guildmates-in-real-life/feed/ 19 https://massivelyop.com/2017/03/14/guild-chat-dealing-with-mmorpg-guild-inactivity/ https://massivelyop.com/2017/03/14/guild-chat-dealing-with-mmorpg-guild-inactivity/#comments Tue, 14 Mar 2017 17:00:00 +0000 http://massivelyop.com/?p=102386 Welcome along to Guild Chat, the column through which the Massively Overpowered community gets together to help crack guild problems presented by readers in need of assistance. In this edition, we’re going to take a slightly different spin on things and deal with two thematically linked reader submissions in one article since both readers have […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2017/03/14/guild-chat-dealing-with-mmorpg-guild-inactivity/feed/ 16 https://massivelyop.com/2017/02/15/guild-chat-pro-tips-for-incentivising-active-mmo-guild-membership/ https://massivelyop.com/2017/02/15/guild-chat-pro-tips-for-incentivising-active-mmo-guild-membership/#comments Wed, 15 Feb 2017 20:00:00 +0000 http://massivelyop.com/?p=98364 Welcome along to another edition of Guild Chat, the column through which Massively Overpowered readers can have their guild-related questions or concerns addressed through both the articles themselves and the comments section from other readers, allowing for a broad basis of supportive advice to help the reader in need. In this edition, Wakfu guild leader Aio […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2017/02/15/guild-chat-pro-tips-for-incentivising-active-mmo-guild-membership/feed/ 4 https://massivelyop.com/2017/01/29/guild-chat-dealing-with-anxiety-and-the-pressures-of-mmorpg-guilds/ https://massivelyop.com/2017/01/29/guild-chat-dealing-with-anxiety-and-the-pressures-of-mmorpg-guilds/#comments Sun, 29 Jan 2017 18:00:00 +0000 http://massivelyop.com/?p=96217 Welcome along to another issue of Guild Chat, the column through which the Massively Overpowered community can come together to help readers in need with their guild problems. The topic at hand this time is a little bit different from those I usually tackle, and I’d particularly welcome input from those who suffer from anxiety […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2017/01/29/guild-chat-dealing-with-anxiety-and-the-pressures-of-mmorpg-guilds/feed/ 2 https://massivelyop.com/2017/01/15/guild-chat-balancing-real-life-and-mmorpg-commitments/ Sun, 15 Jan 2017 17:00:00 +0000 http://massivelyop.com/?p=94510 Welcome along to another advice-filled edition of Guild Chat, the column in which I attempt to huddle together with the Massively Overpowered community in order to help a reader in need with his or her guild-related issue by offering both my opinions on the problem at hand and a space for other readers to add […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2017/01/01/guild-chat-reflecting-on-2016s-mmo-guild-issues-and-commenter-advice/ Sun, 01 Jan 2017 19:00:00 +0000 http://massivelyop.com/?p=92604 We’re finally rid of the crazy rollercoaster ride that was 2016 and are now taking our seats aboard the crazy train that’ll be 2017, meaning that there’s no better time for me to look back on a year’s worth of (sometimes) sage advice and supportive suggestions that have been given to our readers in need throughout […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2016/11/06/guild-chat-climbing-the-guild-rank-ladder-in-mmorpg-raiding/ Sun, 06 Nov 2016 17:00:00 +0000 http://massivelyop.com/?p=84591 Welcome along to another edition of Guild Chat, the column in which both reader and writer alike join forces to help someone in need handle his or her guild-related query or question. This time around, reader Trent wants some help is changing the long-standing grouping and hierarchy in his guild because he feels as though […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2016/10/23/guild-chat-trying-out-for-a-hardcore-mmorpg-guild/ Sun, 23 Oct 2016 16:00:00 +0000 http://massivelyop.com/?p=82275 Welcome along to another advice-filled edition of Guild Chat, the column dedicated to helping readers solve their guild-related dilemmas with both my help and that of the comment section. Together we’ve dealt with issues ranging from setting up a strong guild roster to how to use VOIP without causing your guildmates to head-plant their keyboards […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2016/09/25/guild-chat-solving-more-officer-conflicts-in-mmo-guilds/ Sun, 25 Sep 2016 16:00:00 +0000 http://massivelyop.com/?p=78197 Welcome along to another loaded edition of Guild Chat, the place where guildies in need of some solid advice can pose a query and have it answered both in the column and its comments. This time around, I’ll be extending on a previous submission as well as tackling a new one, so I recommend getting […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2016/09/11/guild-chat-solving-officer-conflicts/ Sun, 11 Sep 2016 16:00:00 +0000 http://massivelyop.com/?p=75910 Welcome along to another advice-packed edition of Guild Chat, the column in which I offer up my opinions on how best to solve a reader’s particular guild issue while asking for alternate opinions from our commenters. This time, I have some brief yet intense drama bubbling in reader stranded-admin’s mobile MMO guild: our friend has had an […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2016/08/28/guild-chat-minors-and-mmos-family-friendly-guilds/ Sun, 28 Aug 2016 16:00:00 +0000 http://massivelyop.com/?p=74143 Welcome along to another advice-filled edition of Guild Chat for a double-bill of advice for better facilitating junior players in guilds. I received two similar requests that centre on how to best incorporate young players into guilds, so I thought I should roll them into one article that tackles the issue at hand as framed […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2016/07/31/guild-chat-recruiting-for-your-mmorpg-guild-ahead-of-wow-legion/ Sun, 31 Jul 2016 16:00:00 +0000 http://massivelyop.com/?p=70658 Welcome along to Guild Chat, my column in which I join forces with commenters to help a reader in need with a guild-related concern. This edition’s submission is all about recruitment: Although many editions of Guild Chat dance around the topic, reader Jasper would like some more specific advice on the fine line between guild […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2016/07/03/guild-chat-successfully-merging-mmorpg-guilds/ Sun, 03 Jul 2016 16:00:00 +0000 http://massivelyop.com/?p=66820 Welcome along to Guild Chat, the column in which we gather together to help a reader in need solve his or her guild-related quandary. The reader in question this time round is a young guildleader called Thomas who has spent some time working alongside another guild and has realised that the other offers more to […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2016/06/05/guild-chat-giving-a-newbie-blade-soul-clan-purpose/ Sun, 05 Jun 2016 16:00:00 +0000 http://massivelyop.com/?p=63124 Welcome along to another edition of Guild Chat, my cosy wee corner of Massively Overpowered in which I break down a reader’s guild related issue in order to make his or her MMO time that little bit more enjoyable. The reader in question for this edition is Dave, a relatively new MMO player who feels […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2016/05/22/guild-chat-how-to-get-real-life-friends-to-join-your-mmorpg-guild/ https://massivelyop.com/2016/05/22/guild-chat-how-to-get-real-life-friends-to-join-your-mmorpg-guild/#comments Sun, 22 May 2016 16:00:00 +0000 http://massivelyop.com/?p=61430 Welcome along to another edition of Guild Chat, my cosy wee corner of Massively Overpowered in which we can all come together to help a reader in need tackle his or her guild-related issue. As has been the case previously, I received a reader submission just after publishing the last edition that I didn’t want […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2016/05/22/guild-chat-how-to-get-real-life-friends-to-join-your-mmorpg-guild/feed/ 21 https://massivelyop.com/2016/05/08/guild-chat-how-to-reacclimate-when-coming-back-to-eve-online/ https://massivelyop.com/2016/05/08/guild-chat-how-to-reacclimate-when-coming-back-to-eve-online/#comments Sun, 08 May 2016 16:00:00 +0000 http://massivelyop.com/?p=59423 Welcome along to another edition of Guild Chat, the space in which I get together with the MOP commenters to help a reader in need with his or her guild-related query. This time, an EVE Online player — who wishes to remain anonymous to prevent potential in-game grief — has asked for our help to determine how best […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2016/05/08/guild-chat-how-to-reacclimate-when-coming-back-to-eve-online/feed/ 29 https://massivelyop.com/2016/04/10/guild-chat-starting-a-raiding-guild-in-guild-wars-2/ https://massivelyop.com/2016/04/10/guild-chat-starting-a-raiding-guild-in-guild-wars-2/#comments Sun, 10 Apr 2016 16:00:00 +0000 http://massivelyop.com/?p=55173 Welcome along to Guild Chat, the place where we gather to discuss a reader submission on whatever guild-related topic is giving him or her cause for concern in order to help them through. This time, we’re going to help reader John get to grips with starting up a raiding guild in Guild Wars 2, a game […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2016/04/10/guild-chat-starting-a-raiding-guild-in-guild-wars-2/feed/ 11 https://massivelyop.com/2016/03/13/guild-chat-how-to-tactfully-leave-a-guild/ https://massivelyop.com/2016/03/13/guild-chat-how-to-tactfully-leave-a-guild/#comments Sun, 13 Mar 2016 16:00:00 +0000 http://massivelyop.com/?p=51248 Welcome along to another edition of Guild Chat, my little corner of Massively Overpowered in which I tackle readers’ guild-related problems with the help of the commenters. I know you were probably expecting a new edition of MMO Mechanics instead since it rotates with this column, but I hate leaving a reader’s submission for too […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2016/03/13/guild-chat-how-to-tactfully-leave-a-guild/feed/ 46 https://massivelyop.com/2016/02/28/guild-chat-fitting-a-character-to-a-new-roleplaying-guild/ https://massivelyop.com/2016/02/28/guild-chat-fitting-a-character-to-a-new-roleplaying-guild/#comments Sun, 28 Feb 2016 17:00:00 +0000 http://massivelyop.com/?p=49298 Welcome along to another issue of Guild Chat, my cozy wee corner of Massively OP in which we get together to help readers in need with their guild issues, questions, or dramas. This time, we’re going to help reader Allen who has reached out for our opinions on RP characters and fitting into established RP […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2016/02/28/guild-chat-fitting-a-character-to-a-new-roleplaying-guild/feed/ 9 https://massivelyop.com/2016/01/31/guild-chat-how-to-have-fun-as-an-mmorpg-guild/ https://massivelyop.com/2016/01/31/guild-chat-how-to-have-fun-as-an-mmorpg-guild/#comments Sun, 31 Jan 2016 17:00:00 +0000 http://massivelyop.com/?p=45379 Welcome along to another instalment of Guild Chat, my cozy wee corner of Massively OP in which we break down the issues and questions presented to help readers improve the guilds of MMO enthusiasts everywhere. In this edition, I’m going to look at the fun side of things because I received an email from a […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2016/01/31/guild-chat-how-to-have-fun-as-an-mmorpg-guild/feed/ 24 https://massivelyop.com/2016/01/03/guild-chat-can-mmo-progression-seeking-become-bullying/ https://massivelyop.com/2016/01/03/guild-chat-can-mmo-progression-seeking-become-bullying/#comments Sun, 03 Jan 2016 17:00:00 +0000 http://massivelyop.com/?p=41199 Pull up a chair, help yourself to a leftover mince pie, and make yourself comfortable for another edition of Guild Chat, the place in which we gather together to test our brains with some reader’s guild issues. No matter the problem, we’re sure to come up with some solid advice between us. We’ll get straight […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2016/01/03/guild-chat-can-mmo-progression-seeking-become-bullying/feed/ 127 https://massivelyop.com/2015/12/08/massively-ops-holiday-gift-guide-for-your-guildmates/ https://massivelyop.com/2015/12/08/massively-ops-holiday-gift-guide-for-your-guildmates/#comments Tue, 08 Dec 2015 17:00:00 +0000 http://massivelyop.com/?p=37773 “Hi, my name is Tina and I have very real, very cool internet friends that I met in online games.” Say that sentence to a non-gamer and you might see more than one concerned raised eyebrow or receive several “You need to get out more, sweetheart… the voices through the headset aren’t friends” pep talks from […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2015/12/08/massively-ops-holiday-gift-guide-for-your-guildmates/feed/ 14 https://massivelyop.com/2015/11/08/guild-chat-wrestling-with-guild-permissions-and-controlling-leaders/ https://massivelyop.com/2015/11/08/guild-chat-wrestling-with-guild-permissions-and-controlling-leaders/#comments Sun, 08 Nov 2015 17:00:44 +0000 http://massivelyop.com/?p=33871 Pull up a pew and get comfortable, dear readers: It’s time for another advice-filled installment of Guild Chat, my own little corner of Massively Overpowered in which I join forces with the MOP community in order to tackle some tough guild dilemmas. Pushy leaders, drama llamas, and raid team friction are nothing when we pull […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2015/11/08/guild-chat-wrestling-with-guild-permissions-and-controlling-leaders/feed/ 32 https://massivelyop.com/2015/09/27/guild-chat-creating-a-solo-friendly-mmo-guild/ https://massivelyop.com/2015/09/27/guild-chat-creating-a-solo-friendly-mmo-guild/#comments Sun, 27 Sep 2015 16:00:00 +0000 http://massivelyop.com/?p=27489 Welcome along to another instalment of Guild Chat, my own cozy wee corner of Massively OP in which I help readers in need with their guild-related issues by offering my two cents on the dilemma at hand while encouraging you lot to add your opinions in the comments. Between us, we’ve helped out quite a […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2015/09/27/guild-chat-creating-a-solo-friendly-mmo-guild/feed/ 35 https://massivelyop.com/2015/08/30/guild-chat-finding-mmo-fun-without-your-guildmates/ https://massivelyop.com/2015/08/30/guild-chat-finding-mmo-fun-without-your-guildmates/#comments Sun, 30 Aug 2015 16:00:00 +0000 http://massivelyop.com/?p=23544 Good news, everyone: I’m back with an unexpected edition of Guild Chat for you! Observant Massively Overpowered readers might have noticed that I rotate this column with MMO Mechanics and it should, in fact, be the latter’s turn this time. However, I had a great reader submission fly its way into my inbox very shortly […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2015/08/30/guild-chat-finding-mmo-fun-without-your-guildmates/feed/ 18 https://massivelyop.com/2015/08/16/guild-chat-what-to-do-when-your-guildies-buy-illegal-mmo-gold/ https://massivelyop.com/2015/08/16/guild-chat-what-to-do-when-your-guildies-buy-illegal-mmo-gold/#comments Sun, 16 Aug 2015 20:00:00 +0000 http://massivelyop.com/?p=21597 Hello, readers, and welcome along to my cozy little corner where we get together to help a reader in need with a guild-related issue. As ever, I’ll weigh in with my two cents, but the best part is that our submissions for Guild Chat draw upon the whole Massively Overpowered community to get a broad […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2015/08/16/guild-chat-what-to-do-when-your-guildies-buy-illegal-mmo-gold/feed/ 215 https://massivelyop.com/2015/07/19/guild-chat-coping-with-the-loss-of-your-guild/ https://massivelyop.com/2015/07/19/guild-chat-coping-with-the-loss-of-your-guild/#comments Sun, 19 Jul 2015 16:00:00 +0000 http://massivelyop.com/?p=17850 Welcome along to another installment of Guild Chat, my monthly delve into my mailbag in search of some tough guild-related issues that need solving. You might want to get comfortable, readers: This one is a very long and complex scenario that needs plenty of attention and words of wisdom, so be ready to put our […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2015/07/19/guild-chat-coping-with-the-loss-of-your-guild/feed/ 97 https://massivelyop.com/2015/06/21/guild-chat-taking-down-the-dominant-guild-leader/ https://massivelyop.com/2015/06/21/guild-chat-taking-down-the-dominant-guild-leader/#comments Sun, 21 Jun 2015 16:00:00 +0000 http://massivelyop.com/?p=13270 Welcome along to Guild Chat, our comfy place for discussing all your guild dramas in a fun, frank, and empathetic way. You know the drill: Together, we’ll get to the heart of readers’ problems, helping them make the most out of their guild. Take a seat! Just pop that old suit of armour onto the […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2015/06/21/guild-chat-taking-down-the-dominant-guild-leader/feed/ 55 https://massivelyop.com/2015/05/24/guild-chat-the-layout-usage-and-manners-of-voice-chat/ https://massivelyop.com/2015/05/24/guild-chat-the-layout-usage-and-manners-of-voice-chat/#comments Sun, 24 May 2015 18:00:07 +0000 http://massivelyop.com/?p=8986 Welcome along to Guild Chat, my own wee place in the ‘webs in which we can discuss all things guilds and club together to give advice to a reader in need. I’m rushed off my feet with not one but three questions to answer this month, so I do believe it’s some else’s turn to […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2015/05/24/guild-chat-the-layout-usage-and-manners-of-voice-chat/feed/ 44