Crimson Blade - Multiplayer Gaming Guild

Policy

These policies represent specific codes and directions based on the Rules. They can be discussed on the Policy Forum and changed by a simple-majority Knight vote.

I. Administration

The Chancellor acts as counselor and guide for the Guild and is responsible for delegation of adminsitrative responsibility and interpretation of policy should the need arise. Decisions made by the Chancellor can only be changed by review from the Elders.
The Rank and Game Lords are responsible for administration of rules and policies with regards to members within a particular rank or game. Decisions made by the Lords can only be changed by review from the Elders.
The Elders are a steadying force in the Guild. They act as advisors to the Chancellor and Lords. The Elders stand as judge and jury for discipline or disputes. They review decisions made by the Chancellor or Lords when requested. Elders' decisions may only be changed by review at a Knight's meeting with a majority vote.
The Chancellor, Lords and Elders are elected positions. All members of the rank of Journeyman and above are responsible for voting in the elections, held every three months. Elders serve multiple terms on the Council to ease the transition of each term.
The Guild Founder holds a permanent position as an Elder on the Council and cannot run for other elected positions.
The Knights are the true moderators of the Guild. They routinely debate policy and meet weekly to discuss issues. When necessary they can review a decision made by the Elders.

II. Discipline and Disputes

The Code of Conduct and Rules are to be followed by members at all times. Any member witnessing any violation of the rules or that becomes involved in a serious dispute with another member is responsible to report this to a Lord or the Chancellor.
The Chancellor and Lords are responsible for mediation and peaceful resolution of conflicts. In cases of alleged infractions, they investigate, and if cause is found, bring the member in question before the Elders for a hearing. The Chancellor and Lords do not have the right to decide guilt or set punishment.
In cases of incidents that are brought before the Elders, it is the responsibility of the Elders to determine the veracity, extent and discipline required for the infraction. The member will be given reasonable time in these cases to present their side of the story and may ask for a member of Knight rank or above to represent their interests if they so choose.
If discipline is determined to be warranted, the member's Rank Lord (or the Chancellor in cases of Knight rank or above) is responsible for seeing that the correction is carried out. Discipline can include restrictions on the member, demotion to a lower rank, removal from the Guild or any other reasonable correction as decided by the Elders.
If the member disagrees with the outcome of the hearing, they may ask for a hearing before the Knights. The Knights will review the Elders' decision and make changes as warranted. A decision by the Knights is considered the final appeal on the incident.

III. Meetings

Meetings will be held Saturday evenings at 8:00pm EST(GMT -5). They will last approximately one hour or as needed. They are held on IRC, server irc.psam.se, channel #CrimsonBlade. Guild name and rank should be used as your nickname during all meetings.
After a meeting has been called to order, members should keep chatter to private messages unless given the floor. During meetings, people wishing to speak or ask questions indicate their desire by using "**" After being recognized, members should acknowledge the floor by saying "Thank you" and may speak as they wish, ending their speech by saying "Done."
An "Open Forum" will be held at the end of each meeting for any questions or comments you may have. If you have an urgent need during the meeting please send a private message to one of the Guild Officers.

IV. Forums

All standard rules of communication are used when posting to the forums. Personal attacks, flames, spam and all other nastiness are prohibited.
The Policy forum is for use by all members to discuss policy or rules related matters. It is also used for Knights to vote on issues. It will be the most highly moderated forum; no personal attacks or flaming will be tolerated.
Please keep posts on topic for the particular thread or forum. Posts may be moved if necessary.
Posts that are deemed offensive or that do not follow our rules on communication will be removed. If you have any questions on a post that was removed, please contact an officer of the Guild for clarification.

V. Recruiting

All full members of the Crimson Blade are encouraged to recruit. Recruiters are responsible for playing with their recruits and teaching them the basics of the Guild. If the recruiter does not involve themselves in preparing the recruit for the Guild, they may forfeit their recruit point.
Knights wishing to sponsor a recruit are responsible for playing with the recruit, and questioning the recruit on basics of the Guild. To officially sponsor a recruit, a Knight must fill out the sponsorship form and annouce sponsorship on the Public forum.

VI. Character Management

Recruits may not accept items from other members, unless those items were found in a game and area played together. Recruits are always given first choice of any item dropped by a monster or chest. Full members may trade with each other the Guild armory as often as they wish; drops should always be shared between members.
Mod characters must be identified by a {MOD} tag in the character name. Only full members may participate in mods. For complete instructions on using mods, please see the page located in the Member's Section.

VII. Promotions

Rank Lords will announce promotions in the next available meeting. Members are still considered of the lower rank until their promotion is announced; please do not change your Rank Tag until that announcement.
If you believe that you meet the requirements for promotion and were not announced, please speak with your Rank Lord after the meeting.