ByLaws of SWP

This quote, by an anonomous writer decribed what K'Teak and I created SWP to be originally so well that our by-laws were created based on this.

Respect your elders, teach the young, coorperate with the pack. Play when you can, hunt when you have to, rest in between. Share your affection, voice your feelings, leave your mark.


What does this mean? Well, let's break it down, cause this is the foundation of SWP. These by-laws were put in place when the pack began. It is the reason why we have lasted for so long and why we are so much a family. And when these guidelines aren't followed, then people drift away from the pack.

1. Resepct your elders - This doesn't mean who is older, but those that are the governing body of the pack. These people make decisions for the good of the pack, not for themselves so if they ask you to do something or not to do something, it is not for their sake but for the sake of the guild as a whole.

2. Teach the young - We have always been available to our younger members, meaning those of lower level, on quests, hunts, and other things. We try our best to continue to do so, so just ask in guild chat. Please remember, though, that we all have things we would like to do so sometimes people may not have time right then to assist you.

3. Cooperate with the pack - Under NO circumstances should we put each other down, especially where skill is concerned. Yes, sometimes joking is good but if you think you would be hurt by something, don't say it to the other person. We will also not put other guilds down, EVEN HORDE/REBELS. (We know we have the best guys, after all. *grins*) This part also refers to splitting of loot. If you are in a party with other guild members, remember to share loot evenly. Also, when in parties for the purpose of completing quests, ask if other party members need the quest as well. Work TOGETHER!

4. Play when you can - Remember that our main focus is to have fun. I know sometimes guild chat can get down right um... not PG but it is there to have fun. If something offends you in chat, please let one of the higher ups know. Also, many like to go PvP. I had a blast there, even if I DO die.

5. Rest in between - SLEEP! Geez, some of you guys never seen to go to bed! hehe

6. Share your affection - Be PROUD of your guild. We are all family... a pack. When one person in the guild gains a new level and boasts about it, congratulate them! We all enjoy it when we are recognized, after all.

7. Voice your feelings - If you have a problem, question, comment, or concern, let us know! Questions not answered in guild chat might be better answered on the forum so don't be afraid to ask!

8. Leave your mark - No, this doesn't mean to pee in guild chat. This means that you should show your pride (remember, that's the last word in our name) whenever you are around other people. Let people know who we are. We pick up many new wolves this way.

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There you have it folks. That's the guild foundation in a nutshell. I just want to close this by saying that some of us have been friends for going on 10 years... this is out of game. We may not have met each other face to face, but we have been by each other through thick and thin. I am not saying that as a guild we all will end up being this way, but I honestly can't say that when I started SWP with K'Teak way back in October of 1998 (I believe?) that I would have such good friends, but now, I can't see how I survived the years without them