My Ideas/Aspirations for a unified LS
Online Community rather than a relationship based on items.
Desire to have all members feel involved in the success and direction of the group as a whole
Develop emotional ties with one another
Take pride in your actions, the actions of others, and the quality of the LS.
All members welcome to join the Base(social) Linkshell and bring friends regardless of level.
Of course there are stipulations as far as having a good attitude, ability to coexist with a large group of people, voice your thoughts and opinions clearly and appropriately, and willingless to help others.
Idea behind this lies solely in building relationships and an online community. This gives members a large pool of people(high or low) to seek help with things like Missions, Quests, NM's, BCNM's, etc. on non event nights.
My philosophy behind allowing all members regardless of level in the social LS is that the person is not merited solely by level but moreso by their attitude and willingness to help others. Also, as they level...the time you invest in them will develop into a long lasting friend who wishes to help others as well. Would you rather have someone you've know for 2 months or more watching your back or someone who just applied to the LS a week ago and you know nothing about them?
Ego, Rude Behavior/Language(healthy and friendly sarcasm within right context is ok), and a general disregard for others wants and feelings is unacceptable and will not be tolerated.
A place to come and feel comfortable amongst friends while having sister LS's for special events like sky, dynamis,HNM, etc. to keep your interest in the game and your friends peaked.
Having "One" Main Social LS vs. a LS for Dynamis, one for sky, one for HNM, etc. all run by different people and never the same group of people usually.
All members who wish to be involved in Sky, Dynamis, HNM events must hold a pearl to the main social LS as well.
My hope is to have everyone dedicate their LS time to this LS solely but I understand this is a very difficult request and do not expect members to go by it. However, I do expect you to spend a fair amount of time with the LS community to develop close relationships and bonds with each other to ensure this LS last beyond its maker.
My last closing thought is this...This is not meant to be "My" Linkshell or "My" Thing. It is for everyone and about everyone. I want everyone involved in the direction we take. Feel free to take on leadership roles if you wish but remember to have the courteousy to listen to others input with an open ear and weigh both sides. No powertrips, this will be democratic.
There are many dynamics that play a part of my idea and why it needs to be this way.
Pride
In yourself
Take pride in what you do and how you do it because it affects everyone.
In others
Appreciate your partners in all that they have to offer
Be courteous
Willing to help fellow members in need
In the Linkshell
You have a say in what happens to this community.
You have a role regardless of how big or small.
Responsibility
This runs hand in hand with pride in yourself. If you take pride in your actions you will come prepared every night. Ask questions if unsure of what you need to do or need to get to prepare.
Why to choose this Linkshell...
If you play this game to feel involved in something great and larger than life then you share my vision of this Linkshell and what I hope for us to achieve.
This game has a lot to offer and is a great way to make friends in the process. If this is why you play then you will be right at home with us.
