Mongrel -- After sticking around for a little while, Underdogs become full-fledged members. Mongrel is a good rank for hanging out, chatting, learning about the guild and/or the game itself if you are new.
Pit Bull -- Kind of like a guild veteran. Pit Bulls are usually members with a little more experience or have been consistent members for a good length of time.
Officer ranks:
(There is only one expectation for officers; that is, you must be kind and patient to the other members. If someone rubs you the wrong way, it is your own responsibility to work it out. I don't want to hear petty complaining or snide comments about people. However, if there is a serious problem, I will do absolutely anything to support you. I hope you understand my feelings in this, thank you. --Crischin)
Dogcatcher -- This is the first level of officership in the guild and the first level that has the ability to invite new people into the guild.
Wolfhound -- A promotion for Dogcatcherz. They have the ability to invite new people, and they take part in approving new promotions.
Packleader -- Promotion for Wolfhound. Similar to Wolfhound but have a little more knowledge about the guild overall. They can also edit the officer notes.
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WatchDog -- This is the first level of real guild involvement. What I really need is people with initiative who will help me get things done, like getting pics for the website, which is something I've had to organize by myself. If anyone wants to be in this tier and become this rank, please let me know. (It may turn out that no one is really interested in developing the guild or the website further, and if this winds up being the case, then that's okay; I just want people to enjoy themselves. Personally, though, I think having a website and doing stuff for the guild is fun. In any event, I will still keep these ranks available in case there are those who, in the future, might be looking for this kind of thing in a guild.) This rank doesn't necessarily have a lot of responsibility; it is more of a first step in getting involved and helping out, and if you're comfortable with this rank, you don't have to go any further if you don't want to. WatchDogz can also invite new people.
GuardDog -- Promotion for WatchDogz. This is kind of like a "captain's guard" or "tower guard" rank. In addition to helping me out with guild stuff once in a while, this is for people who are interested in arranging groups for raids or dungeons or going hunting for materials or items. GuardDogz can invite new people, edit officer notes and take part in guild promotions.
Packmaster -- I would like this to be a rank for someone who feels equal responsibility for the development of the guild and the enjoyment of the members. A capable person who gets along well with others and will consistently act on their own initiative to make things fun for everybody. This rank would be able to invite new people, edit officer and member notes, and promote people to new ranks.
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Uberdog (Guildmaster) -- Ultimate responsibility for the success or failure of the guild. In addition to everything mentioned above, he also has the ability to kick people out of the guild if they are causing any problems. He also likes dwarven ale ;-) (scroll down...)
