Official Recruiting Transcript

Subject: Official Recruiting Transcript Sun May 27, 2007 10:48 am

Official Recruiting Transcript
(c) Disciples of Gaming, 2008

Official Recruiting Transcript
(c) Disciples of Gaming, 2008

Before you recruit someone, make sure they meet our standards of respect, maturity and, to a lesser degree, activity. Play with and get to know your potential recruits. These are the people that will make up your clan, so be diligent. Make sure they are at least 17 years old. If you have any doubt about the age of a potential member, ask them in what year they were born. Hesitation is telling. Make sure you do the math yourself (people born in 1991 will be 17 years old in 2008). If a potential recruit is 16 years old, they may be brought in with the direct approval of the Major in the community they are joining.

Other things to look for in a recruit:
- Character: Good recruits tend to show interest in knowing and following our Code of Conduct
- Potential for leadership: Good leaders are a product of both strong character and good training.
- Good attitude: We want people who enjoy the game, whether for competition or pure entertainment.
- Activity: More active is better. However, recruits should be people who game at least once per week.
- Altruism: Members should keep the benefit of the community in mind, not their personal ambition.
- Engaging: Good recruits will seek out and meet more of the membership. The clan should do all it can to make recruits feel welcome in D.o.G., but it helps if the recruit is motivated as well.
- New: Use caution when recruiting people who have been members of any on-line gaming community. If the person has been a member somewhere (including D.o.G.), find a Lieutenant or Commander in your clan who will discuss the prospective recruit’s previous experience.

Recruiting Speech Outline: :

Introduction:
What year are they born? What is D.o.G.? Why do we organize like this? What are the benefits, and what do we stand for?

Part 1: Code of Conduct:
No trash-talking, tea-bagging, harassment, sexism, racism, or discrimination of any kind. No cheating or manipulation of game files in any way, including modding, bridging, standbying, forcing host, playing custom or match-made games with modders, circle boosting, and action replay. These offenses will be met with permanent expulsion from D.o.G. Actively recruiting (a.k.a. Poaching) from other D.o.G. clans is also prohibited. Excessive swearing and breaches of our policies of respect will be punished according to their severity. Mistreating teammates or intentionally quitting a game without good reason is considered unsportsmanlike and in serious cases may be punished.

Allowing another person access to your gamertag, who falsely represents a Disciples of Gaming member for the purpose or intent of ranking up, is also considered cheating. Further, allowing another person access to your gamertag, who falsely represents a Disciples of Gaming member for the purpose of playing or participating with other Disciples of Gaming members, clans or in a sanctioned Disciples of Gaming tournament is not permitted and is considered cheating. These offenses will not be tolerated and are bannable offenses.

Part 2: Meetings & Rules & Info:

1. Members who leave DoG on bad terms and/or are banned from the DoG community will be permanently expelled and will not be allowed to return. Bad terms is defined as, but not limited to, violating any policy or leaving the DoG community without explanation. The Colonel has the authority to reverse a members banned or bad term status.

2. Members who leave DoG on good terms, may apply for reinstatement to the DoG community to be approved at a Major’s sole discretion. Commanders cannot approve a past member to rejoin the DoG Community under any circumstance. A member may only leave DoG on good terms if they inform their commander and major of their reasons prior to their departure, and it is deemed by both the commander and major to be on good terms.

3. Members of DoG are not allowed to be members of any other organized gaming community and/or clan. Casual association with another community or clan is allowed. Members that are apart of or leave the DoG community to join another organized gaming community and/or clan will be permanently expelled from DoG and will not be allowed to return to the DoG Community.

4. Members may not appear off-line or hidden from the community.

5. Glitches may not be used to make scoring impossible for an opposing team.

6. De-ranking is not allowed unless it is done in a full party, with all interested in de-ranking.

7. Members below the rank of Commander may have no more than one (1) gamertag in D.o.G. at any one time. Commanders must receive permission from their Major before incorporating a second tag anywhere in D.o.G.

8. Quitting a game out of frustration or anger is considered unsportsmanlike conduct and in serious cases may be punishable. This does not include situations where a player's connection to the game was severed due to loss of power or internet service.

9. No deliberately obnoxious or disruptive behavior

10. Recruits are allowed to bring in recruits, and bringing in recruits is a good way to get noticed for promotion.

11. Members may only be removed for inactivity if their tag has been inactive for longer than three weeks (21 days) and they have made little or no attempt to contact the clan or explain their continuing absence. If a member is removed for inactivity, a Lieutenant or Commander will send the member a friend request explaining the removal.

12. D.o.G. tags are available only to those who have attained the rank of Sergeant or above, and then, only with the explicit permission of the clan Commander AND Major.

- (OPTIONAL) Squads for specialization, events boards, other good things
- Meetings:
a. Day and time of meetings. Squad meetings?
b. Voluntary attendance - "nothing bad happens if you don't attend; only good things come from attending meetings." - shows interest, activity in clan.

Part 3: Website
We are currently using a forum page that can be found at halodog.com or disciplesofgaming.com. Please ask them to register using their gamertag and post on their respective clan's sign-in sheet. The DoG forums (www.halodog.com) are for the use and enjoyment of members in the DoG community only. Members who leave DoG and/or are expelled from DoG, will have their accounts removed and/or banned from the forums.

Further, members who are registered users on both the DoG forums and on another organized gaming community or clan’s forum or website, will have their accounts permanently removed and/banned from the DoG forums.

Part 4: Rank Structure (important!)
Each rank has a given responsibility and a symbol that reflects that responsibility. Symbols must be maintained at all times. Those who are unwilling to maintain the proper symbol may be removed from D.o.G.

Rank - Symbol - Responsibilities - Minimum Time before Eligible for Promotion

Recruit - Solid box, Primary Color of Clan - Get to know members of clan, rules and standards of community. Register on and become familiar with the website. Get to know Commanders and their Lieutenants and show interest in D.o.G.. They will be the ones voting on membership - Minimum: 1 week (maximum: approx. 2-3 weeks).

Private - Champion Star - attend meetings, game with clan (and squad, if applicable), know the rules and standards of their community. Privates are considered full members in D.o.G. and enjoy all the rights and privileges thereof - Minimum: 1 week

Corporal - Delta - begin to learn recruiting speech and standards, be able to answer questions and concerns of Recruits and Privates, help guide Recruits through their recruiting period, assist Sergeants in running squads and squad meetings - Minimum: 2 weeks

Sergeant - Phoenix - become familiar with recruiting speech and use it whenever possible, lead squad meetings (where applicable) and manage squad activity, know how to recruit well and how to teach others to recruit well, help prepare Privates & Corporals for promotions. Sergeants are considered major leaders in D.o.G. communities, and participate in officers meetings with the Lieutenants and Commanders - Minimum: 3 weeks (+ well-trained replacement)

Master Sergeant - Non-gold number - strong facility with recruiting speech (should be complete and smooth, though use of a reference card or sheet is acceptable), train lower-ranking members, be able to lead a clan meeting, maintain control and watch for rules infractions and serious breaches of code of respect - Minimum: 1 week (this rank is considered a training rank, acknowledging the special accomplishment of those Sergeants who are nearly prepared for the responsibilities of Staff).

Lieutenant - Gold number - staff, responsible for sending clan invites and organizing clan events; able to recite recruiting speech, train members of all lower ranks, teach recruiting and use sharp discretion when recruiting new members; mediate conflict in clan (defer to Commander when necessary), run efficient clan meetings and help Sergeants run squads, maintain order within clan and watch for rules infractions. Any major infraction should be reported to the Commander - Minimum: 1 month (approx. 4 weeks + well-trained replacement)

Commander - Valkyrie - Overlord, manage and maintain standards of community. Ensure balance and develop keen awareness of the 'tone' of the clan, e.g. what is considered acceptable, how people are treated, what defines rank, when are people ready for promotion, need to be demoted or removed, etc.. Under normal conditions, Commander is the only rank with the power to remove a member from a community. Commanders are the life-blood of the organization, and nearly every detail of maintaining the clan is within the bounds of their responsibility - Minimum: promotion will not be considered until Commander has shown facility managing 2 or more clans. ( + well-trained replacement)

*Note: the following ranks should be mentioned in reference to the gamertag suffix, but their duties need not be included in a recruiting speech.

Major - DL (once a member reaches the rank of Major, they are free to choose their own symbol. They also earn the distinction of having a gamertag ending in DL, meaning Disciple Leader) - directly responsible for overseeing their set of clans, indirectly responsible for assisting other Majors in the administration of all D.o.G. clans; make sure all clans have submitted squad lists, help train and eventually promote Commanders, offer guidance to Commanders who request or are in obvious need of it, approve D.o.G. tags & members that are 16 years old, approve clan transfers, attend weekly Majors meeting. Majors are held accountable for the actions of their clans, and will be relieved of their oversight in cases where their clans suffer significant mismanagement.

Colonel (collectively referred to as “The Council”): Colonels approve new clan branches, ensure Majors and Commanders are active, facilitate use of D.o.G. services among membership, assist Generals in company management and oversee all of DoG. Colonels manage all planning and implementation functions of each DoG game branch/community. Colonels are also appointed as Administrators of the forum/website and directly manage the daily operations of same (Note: to be started in the near future). Colonels Identified by the suffix "SD" meaning Senior Disciple.

Within the rank of Colonel, there are two sub-ranks:

General (collectively referred to as "The Cabinet"): General’s oversee all of DoG. They manage and maintain the DoG business and corporate activities (e.g. Academy, Store, Pro Agency, website, sponsorships etc.) and initiate major policy amendments and new policies for Disciples of Gaming in relation to the corporate activities and business activities of DoG. Each General is assigned a specific duty and responsibility.

Within the rank of General, there are three sub-ranks:

Commander In Chief: Oversee all of DoG. Identified by the suffix "CD" meaning Chief Disciple, insignia: Five stars

Imperial Disciple Recognition: The Imperial Disciple rank is the highest form of recognition and honor awarded to select members in Disciples of Gaming. The title recognizes only those extraordinary members who have deeply influenced and significantly contributed to the vision, direction and growth of the Disciples of Gaming community. The recipients are members that have fundamentally advanced the principles of Disciples of Gaming and whose accomplishments have been recognized by peers and members of Disciples of Gaming, and, whose work and dedication have stood the test of time. Members that receive this title have all the rights and privileges of an active member in Disciples of Gaming. They are permitted and allowed to participate in all Disciples of Gaming activities and tournaments. Identified by the suffix "ID" meaning Imperial Disciple.

Part 5: Chain of Command
While anyone of any rank is welcome to talk to anyone else in the community about any issues that arise, we ask members to try to follow the chain of command. Corporals and Sergeants are capable leaders who can answer many basic questions regarding the tone and structure of a community, and if a situation arises that is beyond their ability, they will refer it to a Lieutenant or Commander. If a person of the rank above yours is not available, bring your concern to an officer of the next highest rank. Do not bring an issue directly to a Major without very good reason.

All that said, if a person has witnessed a serious breach of the honor code, or they are considering leaving the Disciples of Gaming for any reason, they should feel free to speak with whomever they are most comfortable. D.o.G. is an inclusive community where people should feel welcome and comfortable. If that is not the case, it is an issue that needs to be addressed immediately.

Conclusion: Closing the Deal
It’s good to remind potential recruits at the end of the speech that we’re here to have fun. This speech may sound long, daunting and at times boring, but the rules are easy to pick up and they’re all available on the website. Ask if the potential recruit has any questions or clarifications about the rules. If so, do your best to answer them or have a higher ranking officer handle the question. After questions say “if you’re interested in joining, back out of the room, change all of your symbol colors to steel (or whatever the recruit color for the clan is) and we’ll get you a clan invite.” (We don’t recommend asking the person “do you still want to join D.o.G.?” but rather giving them their first task: getting their first official symbol.)

A Lieutenant or Commander will send a welcome message to the whole clan. Then the new recruit will be sent a clan invite and, once accepted, be given peon privileges and declared officially a recruit in D.o.G. This is an important moment for members, so make sure to introduce them around and get them gaming with the community.

Subject: Re: Official Recruiting Transcript Sun May 27, 2007 10:50 am

The rank structure in the above recruiting speech is more for members than recruits. This is the core of what a recruit should know about each rank going in.

Recruit: get to know Members, Commanders and Lieutenants, play with clan, come to meetings, show interest in becoming a full member. Symbol - all single-color box. Minimum time: 1 week (after two weeks without getting membership, recruits may be asked to leave and try out again next month).

Private: come to meetings, know the rules, play with the clan, have fun. Symbol - champion star. Minimum time 1 week.

Corporal: rising leader, assist in management of Squads, help guide recruits through their recruiting period, begin learning recruiting speech. Symbol - delta. Minimum time 2 weeks.

Sergeant: manage squads & run squad meetings, learn staff responsibilities, learn recruiting speech. Minimum time 3 weeks.

Master Sergeant: Lieutenant (Staff) in training, master recruiting speech, learn to hold and plan clan meetings properly, learn all responsibilities of a Lieutenant. Minimum time 1 week.

Lieutenant: Staff, organize clan activity, run meetings, send clan invites and clan messages, give recruiting speeches, assist Commander whenever necessary. Symbol: Gold number. Minimum time 1 month.

Commander: Overlord, oversee and manage entire clan, recommend DoG tags, recommend & approve transfer. Symbol: Valkyrie. Minimum time: none

From here, all you REALLY need to mention is that the following ranks manage the whole organization, and they can be identified by the suffix DL, SD or HD.

Major: Oversee multiple clans, approve DoG tags, clan transfers, approve recruits that are 16 years old. Identified by suffix "DL" (Disciple Leader). Minimum time: none

Colonel: Oversee all of D.o.G., approve new clan branches, ensure Majors and Commanders are active , facilitate use of D.o.G. services among membership, assist Generals in company management. Identified by "SD" meaning Senior Disciple. Minimum time: none

General: Oversee all of D.o.G., manage D.o.G. business activities (e.g. academy, store, pro agency & sponsorships, web presence, corporate, etc.). No suffix yet announced for this position. Minimum time: none

Imperial Disciple Recognition: The Imperial Disciple rank is the highest form of recognition and honor awarded to select members in Disciples of Gaming. The title recognizes only those extraordinary members who have deeply influenced and significantly contributed to the vision, direction and growth of the Disciples of Gaming community. Members that receive this title have all the rights and privileges of an active member in Disciples of Gaming. Identified by the suffix "ID" meaning Imperial Disciple.

*note: we generally don't use the "member" privilege because members are able to send out clan invites. We are selective in our membership, so the responsibilitiy of making that decision is given only to the top leaders of each community. Use of the "member" privilege is done at the discretion of the major over the clan, though its approval and use is discouraged.
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Subject: Re: Official Recruiting Transcript Wed Apr 23, 2008 11:21 am

Recruitment Speech Transcript updated as of April 23, 2008. Description of Imperial Disciple Recognition as been added.
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