Introducing the Guild Mentoring Program
Azeroth -- It’s a land of turmoil, harsh and unyielding for heroes of the Horde and the Alliance as they struggle against enemies from within and without. For those stepping forth for the first time into this implacable realm, life can seem overwhelming, but surviving in this hostile environment is not insurmountable with a little help. Will your band of brothers and sisters, heroes and mentors, heed your call for aid?
Azeroth needs more heroes to rise through the ranks and your guild can help. We’re looking for a few good guilds to volunteer for the new Guild Mentoring Program. Guilds participating in the program will take part in identifying new players within selected realms, offering to invite them into the guild, and teaching them the ways of Azeroth as they level and reach the end game content.
F.A.Q.
Q. What is the Guild Mentoring Program?
A. The guild mentoring program identifies guilds on select realms to act as mentors for new and low level players (below level 85).
Q. How long does the Guild Mentoring Program run for?
A. The Guild Mentoring Program will run for a period of four months from the time that guilds are selected and notified.
Q. Is there a certain criteria for being selected as a mentoring guild?
A. Guilds must meet certain criteria to be considered for the Guild Mentoring Program:
- Guilds must be located on one of the selected realms.
- They must be willing to commit to the program for a four month period.
- They must be willing to change their name for the four month Guild Mentoring participation period. (Names will be changed back at the end of the program.)
- Guilds must be at least level 6 and have an active membership.
Q. How many guilds will be recruiting per realm?
A. Only one guild will be selected per faction on each realm.
Q. What does my guild need to do to volunteer?
A. The guild leader will need to submit an application to wowguilds@blizzard.com with the following information:
- Current guild name and guild leader name
- Current realm and faction of the applying guild
- Current guild level and number of guild members
- Guild leader’s real name and phone number (this information will not be published and is for internal use only)
- Brief description of the Mentoring Guild
Q. How long are you accepting applications for?
A. We will be accepting applications for two weeks. We will then select a guild for the Guild Mentoring Program from those that meet the criteria and contact the guild leader.
Q. On what realms will this program be available?
A. Mentoring guilds will be chosen for the following realms:
| US Realms | Oceanic Realms |
|---|---|
| Aggramar | Dath'Remar |
| Azuremyst | Saurfang |
| Blackhand | |
| Cenarius | |
| Dalaran | |
| Doomhammer | |
| Garona | |
| Garrosh | |
| Ravencrest | |
| Sen'jin | |
| Shu'halo | |
| Ysera |
Q. Do participating guilds get anything special?
A. Some of the benefits for taking part in the program include:
- MVP status on the forums for the guild leader and recruitment officer
- Guild member private forum access
- Recognition for your guild as being participants in the program
Comments (713)
Norgannon
Burning Blade
Lothar
Area 52
Shandris
Lightbringer
Proudmoore
Emerald Dream
Hyjal
Arygos
Frostmourne
Deathwing
Velen
Thrall
Khaz Modan
Blizz needs to realize that they are what GMC used to be in the car market. Yah they are the biggest now but if they don't keep up with the competition and give people the best product they will just be begging for money to keep going like GMC had to.
Farstriders
Azjol-Nerub
The real question is 'why now?' Guilds are to recruit new players and teach them all about the game, then when MoP hits and everything is changed, they will just have to learn it all over again like the rest of us anyway.
Also, I let my kids play on a trial account and they do just fine enjoying the game. I do this so that they don't have to worry about guilds recruiting randomly. My 4 yr old leveled a gnome warlock to lvl 10 with just a Shadowbolt spell. It's not that hard now, and it's getting easier every time they change it.
Misha
Sisters of Elune
As far as the program, I see the pros and cons of it but in today's World of Warcraft I don't think it will work out.
Frostmourne
Frostmourne
Suramar
Proudmoore
Stormscale
Medivh
Azralon
Stormreaver
Kael'thas
Drenden
Agamaggan
Azgalor
Stormreaver
Draenor
Eitrigg
I for one support it, being a guild leader myself that also does help new comers, from level 1 - 85.
I.E. Help them with quests, aid them in how to do it, and teach them how to do things on their own, so that when they ask a question, it's because they really can't do it. I basically have 1 of every class at level 85 besides my level 80 pally, and my non existent DK that I'll be making soon. Myself, my raiders, and officers, we teach them everything we can once they hit level 85. Making it that much easier to get to raiding / PvP'ing. I support the program! ^_^
Turalyon
Arygos
Korgath
What Blizzard SHOULD do is not give reasons like guild perks to mass recruit. they need to make it not about the number of people in the guild but more about progression.
Im GM of a guild myself and would take my few guildies over a fustercluck of randoms anyday.
Durotan
Jubei'Thos
Maelstrom