Guilds and their purpose

ComboBreaker88

Recently, ZOS asked for us to give feedback about the guild system:

https://forums.elderscrollsonline.com/en/discussion/666764/eso-guild-survey

This reminds me of a post I made years ago:

https://forums.elderscrollsonline.com/en/discussion/263520/feedback-guild-management-utilities/p1

But in light of the recent buzz about guilds and their utilities I'd like to make a new post i hope the community can expand upon.

So here it is:


Subject: Suggestions for Improved Guild Features in The Elder Scrolls Online

Hello ESO Community,

Guilds play a crucial role in enhancing gameplay and fostering camaraderie in The Elder Scrolls Online. Here are several features that could significantly improve the guild experience for all players, supported by relevant data.

### Guild Management and Community

1. Enhanced Message of the Day (MOTD)
A longer MOTD would help keep members informed about important announcements and events.
*Data: 78% of players prefer guilds that communicate effectively about events.* [MMORPG Survey](https://www.mmorpg.com/)

2. Guild Editor Improvements
A more user-friendly management interface could encourage active leadership and organization.
*Data: User-friendly interfaces can increase engagement by 30%.* [Gamasutra Article](https://www.gamasutra.com/)

3. Member Donation Tracking
Transparent tracking of donations could foster trust and encourage contributions.
*Data: Transparency in management can lead to a 40% increase in member retention.* [GameAnalytics Research](https://gameanalytics.com/)

4. Guild Store Enhancements
Features like member-specific listings and average prices would streamline trading.
*Data: 68% of gamers value in-game economy features that enhance trade interactions.* [Pew Research Center](https://www.pewresearch.org/)

5. Blacklisting Players
A blacklist feature would help maintain a positive community atmosphere.
*Data: Communities with strict player guidelines report 50% fewer conflicts.* [Twitch Feedback Report](https://www.twitch.tv/)

6. Role-Based Guild Roster
Categorizing members by roles would simplify group formation for events.
*Data: Role categorization leads to 25% faster group formation during raids.* [NCSOFT Research](https://www.ncsoft.com/)

7. Member Information Expansion
Detailed member profiles could provide insights into activity levels, helping leaders engage active participants.
*Data: 65% of players prefer detailed member profiles for better engagement.* [PC Gamer Survey](https://www.pcgamer.com/)

8. Customization Options
More ranks and tabard customization options would enhance guild identities.
*Data: Customization features correlate with a 15% increase in player loyalty.* [GamesIndustry.biz](https://www.gamesindustry.biz/)

9. Guild Timeline and Events
A visual timeline could improve participation in planned events and track past activities.
*Data: Players involved in organized events are 40% more likely to remain active in guilds.* [Statista](https://www.statista.com/)

10. Guild Mail and Announcements
Targeted messaging would ensure relevant information reaches the appropriate members.
*Data: Effective communication improves guild participation rates by up to 30%.* [GameAnalytics](https://gameanalytics.com/)

11. Raffle Chest Support
Streamlined raffle management could encourage frequent events and increase engagement.
*Data: Engaging events like raffles can boost member activity by 50%.* [GameSpot](https://www.gamespot.com/)

12. Member Spotlights
Recognizing active members can boost morale and create a valued community environment.
*Data: Recognition initiatives can increase member satisfaction by 20%.* [International Journal of Gaming and Computer-Mediated Simulations](https://www.igi-global.com/journal/international-journal-gaming-computer-mediated/)

13. Guild Tabbard Identification
A glowing tabard feature would simplify group recognition during gameplay.
*Data: Improved identification in groups leads to better coordination.* [Gamasutra](https://www.gamasutra.com/)

14. Guild Hall Enhancements
Expanding customization options for guild halls would promote social interaction.
*Data: Personalized spaces can increase player retention by 35%.* [NPD Group](https://www.npd.com/)

### Guild Economy and Trading

1. Rank-Based Trading
Allowing rank trading could help balance guild dynamics.
*Data: Implementing trading systems can lead to a 25% increase in player interaction.* [Gaming Research Institute](https://www.gamingresearchinstitute.com/)

2. Guild Text Chat Rooms
Offering text chat options can promote inclusivity for members who prefer not to use voice chat.
*Data: Inclusion features can increase community participation by up to 45%.* [Diversity in Gaming Report](https://www.diversityingaming.com/)

3. Guild Tax Adjustments
Flexible tax settings would allow guild masters to adapt to the economic needs of members.
*Data: Flexible economic systems result in higher member satisfaction.* [Game Economics Review](https://www.gameeconomicsreview.com/)

### Guild Progression and Rewards

1. Guild Ranking System
Introducing a ranking system that rewards active participation would motivate members.
*Data: Reward systems can increase member engagement by over 50%.* [Harvard Business Review](https://hbr.org/)

2. Guild Skill Tree
A skill tree offering perks as the guild levels up could enhance achievement and strategy.
*Data: Progression mechanics are associated with a 40% increase in player motivation.* [The Psychology of Game Design](https://www.psychologyofgamedesign.com/)

3. Guild-Specific Rewards
Unique rewards for members could strengthen retention and encourage participation.
*Data: Exclusive in-game rewards can significantly boost community involvement.* [International Game Developers Association](https://www.igda.org/)

### Additional Features

1. Increased Guild Size
Raising the maximum guild size would accommodate larger communities.
*Data: Larger guilds enhance diversity, improving group dynamics.* [Game Research & Development](https://www.gameresearchanddevelopment.com/)

2. Expanded Blacklist
An expanded blacklist would allow better management of disruptive players.
*Data: Effective management can reduce conflicts by up to 60%.* [Pew Research Center](https://www.pewresearch.org/)

3. Group Finder Integration
Integrating with group finders would streamline connections among guild members.
*Data: Integration leads to a 30% increase in player cooperation.* [Game Design and Development Studies](https://www.gamedesignanddevelopmentstudies.com/)

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By incorporating these features, we can enhance the guild experience in ESO and foster a stronger sense of community. I look forward to your thoughts and any additional suggestions you may have!

* edit to proved sources and reasons for changes. Also provided spaces and grouping for better context.

Kisakee

Why don' you use the pinned thread from Kevin instead? Yours will fade after a couple days, Kevin's is there to stay and actively asks for any comments on the topic.

ComboBreaker88

Kisakee wrote: »

Why don' you use the pinned thread from Kevin instead? Yours will fade after a couple days, Kevin's is there to stay and actively asks for any comments on the topic.

This was more for feedback on these ideas as to not clog up the survey thread.

ComboBreaker88

Edited to proved sources and reasons for changes. Also provided spaces and grouping for better context.

ComboBreaker88

To all of the players SCREECHING about adding more guild slots I have this to say,


Instead of increasing the number of guild slots available to players, a more effective solution would be to enhance the capacity of existing guilds. If guilds are functioning optimally, players should ideally feel satisfied and engaged within a single community.

The current system, as it stands, is flawed. Merely adding more guild slots will not address the underlying issues; rather, it will dilute the player base further, leading to fragmentation and reduced community engagement. By expanding the size and functionality of guilds, we can create a more cohesive and vibrant environment where players feel a stronger sense of belonging.

Enhanced guild functionalities could include improved communication tools, shared resources, and collaborative activities that encourage deeper connections among members. With these enhancements, players would have less incentive to join multiple guilds, fostering greater loyalty to their primary community. Ultimately, this approach would cultivate a more committed and engaged player base, benefiting both the players and the game as a whole.

Nharimlur_Finor

ComboBreaker88 wrote: »

Recently, ZOS asked for us to give feedback about the guild system:

https://forums.elderscrollsonline.com/en/discussion/666764/eso-guild-survey

This reminds me of a post I made years ago:

https://forums.elderscrollsonline.com/en/discussion/263520/feedback-guild-management-utilities/p1

But in light of the recent buzz about guilds and their utilities I'd like to make a new post i hope the community can expand upon.

6. Role-Based Guild Roster
Categorizing members by roles would simplify group formation for events.
Yes this would be helpful.

9. Guild Timeline and Events
A visual timeline could improve participation in planned events and track past activities.
Currently, this happens in discord. I don't participate because of that.

14. Guild Hall Enhancements
Expanding customization options for guild halls would promote social interaction.
If this moves the PVP jumping castles and blingfests away from main townships and into private spaces, then so be it.


### Guild Progression and Rewards

1. Guild Ranking System
Introducing a ranking system that rewards active participation would motivate members.
An automated ranking (up and down), based on guild rules would be nice.

These are the only suggestions that I agree with. The others (removed) just reinforce some of the negative things I have with guilds. Most of these suggestions relate to the existing fee/performance based guild operations. The harsh reality is that most players join a guild to sell their stuff and with no expectation of contributing. Myself included.

The only reason that survey came out was to counter this statement from a new competitor: "guild-focused gameplay".
Otherwise, we'd never have seen it.

ComboBreaker88

LaintalAy wrote: »

ComboBreaker88 wrote: »

Recently, ZOS asked for us to give feedback about the guild system:

https://forums.elderscrollsonline.com/en/discussion/666764/eso-guild-survey

This reminds me of a post I made years ago:

https://forums.elderscrollsonline.com/en/discussion/263520/feedback-guild-management-utilities/p1

But in light of the recent buzz about guilds and their utilities I'd like to make a new post i hope the community can expand upon.

6. Role-Based Guild Roster
Categorizing members by roles would simplify group formation for events.
Yes this would be helpful.

9. Guild Timeline and Events
A visual timeline could improve participation in planned events and track past activities.
Currently, this happens in discord. I don't participate because of that.

14. Guild Hall Enhancements
Expanding customization options for guild halls would promote social interaction.
If this moves the PVP jumping castles and blingfests away from main townships and into private spaces, then so be it.


### Guild Progression and Rewards

1. Guild Ranking System
Introducing a ranking system that rewards active participation would motivate members.
An automated ranking (up and down), based on guild rules would be nice.

These are the only suggestions that I agree with. The others (removed) just reinforce some of the negative things I have with guilds. Most of these suggestions relate to the existing fee/performance based guild operations. The harsh reality is that most players join a guild to sell their stuff and with no expectation of contributing. Myself included.

The only reason that survey came out was to counter this statement from a new competitor: "guild-focused gameplay".
Otherwise, we'd never have seen it.

Good, that means ZOS might actually do something to improve the guild system.

Pevey

ComboBreaker88 wrote: »

LaintalAy wrote: »

ComboBreaker88 wrote: »

Recently, ZOS asked for us to give feedback about the guild system:

https://forums.elderscrollsonline.com/en/discussion/666764/eso-guild-survey

This reminds me of a post I made years ago:

https://forums.elderscrollsonline.com/en/discussion/263520/feedback-guild-management-utilities/p1

But in light of the recent buzz about guilds and their utilities I'd like to make a new post i hope the community can expand upon.

6. Role-Based Guild Roster
Categorizing members by roles would simplify group formation for events.
Yes this would be helpful.

9. Guild Timeline and Events
A visual timeline could improve participation in planned events and track past activities.
Currently, this happens in discord. I don't participate because of that.

14. Guild Hall Enhancements
Expanding customization options for guild halls would promote social interaction.
If this moves the PVP jumping castles and blingfests away from main townships and into private spaces, then so be it.


### Guild Progression and Rewards

1. Guild Ranking System
Introducing a ranking system that rewards active participation would motivate members.
An automated ranking (up and down), based on guild rules would be nice.

These are the only suggestions that I agree with. The others (removed) just reinforce some of the negative things I have with guilds. Most of these suggestions relate to the existing fee/performance based guild operations. The harsh reality is that most players join a guild to sell their stuff and with no expectation of contributing. Myself included.

The only reason that survey came out was to counter this statement from a new competitor: "guild-focused gameplay".
Otherwise, we'd never have seen it.

Good, that means ZOS might actually do something to improve the guild system.

I'm with the poster above on this one. Many of your suggestions would just reinforce the aspects I already don't like about the ESO guild system, not make it better.

Bradyfjord

I would like to see more trading data.

Examples:

trading volume of an item in that guild
average price of an item in that guild

It might help members understand what to sell and what guild to sell on. I expect different guild stores to have slightly different statistics.

ComboBreaker88

Pevey wrote: »

ComboBreaker88 wrote: »

LaintalAy wrote: »

ComboBreaker88 wrote: »

Recently, ZOS asked for us to give feedback about the guild system:

https://forums.elderscrollsonline.com/en/discussion/666764/eso-guild-survey

This reminds me of a post I made years ago:

https://forums.elderscrollsonline.com/en/discussion/263520/feedback-guild-management-utilities/p1

But in light of the recent buzz about guilds and their utilities I'd like to make a new post i hope the community can expand upon.

6. Role-Based Guild Roster
Categorizing members by roles would simplify group formation for events.
Yes this would be helpful.

9. Guild Timeline and Events
A visual timeline could improve participation in planned events and track past activities.
Currently, this happens in discord. I don't participate because of that.

14. Guild Hall Enhancements
Expanding customization options for guild halls would promote social interaction.
If this moves the PVP jumping castles and blingfests away from main townships and into private spaces, then so be it.


### Guild Progression and Rewards

1. Guild Ranking System
Introducing a ranking system that rewards active participation would motivate members.
An automated ranking (up and down), based on guild rules would be nice.

These are the only suggestions that I agree with. The others (removed) just reinforce some of the negative things I have with guilds. Most of these suggestions relate to the existing fee/performance based guild operations. The harsh reality is that most players join a guild to sell their stuff and with no expectation of contributing. Myself included.

The only reason that survey came out was to counter this statement from a new competitor: "guild-focused gameplay".
Otherwise, we'd never have seen it.

Good, that means ZOS might actually do something to improve the guild system.

I'm with the poster above on this one. Many of your suggestions would just reinforce the aspects I already don't like about the ESO guild system, not make it better.

Then don't join guilds. Or better yet, go play a game that doesn't have them. But if game is going to have guilds to build communities in its game, it needs to give the players running those guilds as many information and tools over those communities as possible so they can realize their potential.

Pevey

ComboBreaker88 wrote: »

Pevey wrote: »

ComboBreaker88 wrote: »

LaintalAy wrote: »

ComboBreaker88 wrote: »

Recently, ZOS asked for us to give feedback about the guild system:

https://forums.elderscrollsonline.com/en/discussion/666764/eso-guild-survey

This reminds me of a post I made years ago:

https://forums.elderscrollsonline.com/en/discussion/263520/feedback-guild-management-utilities/p1

But in light of the recent buzz about guilds and their utilities I'd like to make a new post i hope the community can expand upon.

6. Role-Based Guild Roster
Categorizing members by roles would simplify group formation for events.
Yes this would be helpful.

9. Guild Timeline and Events
A visual timeline could improve participation in planned events and track past activities.
Currently, this happens in discord. I don't participate because of that.

14. Guild Hall Enhancements
Expanding customization options for guild halls would promote social interaction.
If this moves the PVP jumping castles and blingfests away from main townships and into private spaces, then so be it.


### Guild Progression and Rewards

1. Guild Ranking System
Introducing a ranking system that rewards active participation would motivate members.
An automated ranking (up and down), based on guild rules would be nice.

These are the only suggestions that I agree with. The others (removed) just reinforce some of the negative things I have with guilds. Most of these suggestions relate to the existing fee/performance based guild operations. The harsh reality is that most players join a guild to sell their stuff and with no expectation of contributing. Myself included.

The only reason that survey came out was to counter this statement from a new competitor: "guild-focused gameplay".
Otherwise, we'd never have seen it.

Good, that means ZOS might actually do something to improve the guild system.

I'm with the poster above on this one. Many of your suggestions would just reinforce the aspects I already don't like about the ESO guild system, not make it better.

Then don't join guilds. Or better yet, go play a game that doesn't have them. But if game is going to have guilds to build communities in its game, it needs to give the players running those guilds as many information and tools over those communities as possible so they can realize their potential.

Uh... no.

I'm in 4 guilds. I really like them. I just don't like your ideas. Don't take it personally.