Shadow Company Server : Landroval Founded By : Sythewyn Khataras Founded On : 2007 in LOTRO (2004 Originally)   Kinship Size :  Medium Kinship Type : RP LightCooperative Crafting /Questing Site: http://shadowcompany.guildportal.comSocial Recruitment : Currently OpenOpen Minimum Level : 25Any     Achievements : Cooperation : Roleplaying : Events : Crafting : PvMP : Raiding :     Description : Shadow Company is a kinship with a long history that holds their Middle Earth home on the Landroval server, but stretches across many worlds.

Shadow Company is a kinship with a long history that holds their Middle Earth home on the Landroval server, but stretches across many worlds.

The Shadow Company website can be found at http://shadowcompany.guildportal.com

The following is all copied from the website above and is the basis for our guilds structure.

The CoC for Shadow Company

PROMOTION & CODE OF CONDUCT

Each rank is broken down into the following areas of interest; Expectations, How to get discharged, how to get promoted, responsibilities/privileges.

Trooper:

Congratulations on being accepted to Shadow Company.

Expectations:

As a Trooper you are the Company grunt and overall catapult fodder. You have little value to the command until you prove yourself and to be frank, can easily be discharged and Trooper status is considered a member on probation.

How to get Discharged:

· Ask to leave, it is appreciated if you talk to the Captain first. But seriously no hard feelings if our style of guild or any other reason requires you to go.

· Whine or complain especially in open channels

· Show in-game greed

· Harass or excessively annoy current members, Be a drama queen/king

· Unacceptable behavior per our posted Standards and Conduct Guide

· Smart mouth to a Drill Sergeant or above, even in a RP manner. RP in SC does have RP consequences to include being discharged

· Use excessive OOC chatter in /say or /shout or use “lewt dude” speak in any channel, Pet peeves are dude and sup. See the channel usage policy for details.

· Show OOC disrespect to any other guild member (to include Troopers) or IC disrespect to a higher grade.

· Embarrass the guild in any way

· Get a "No" vote during probation period and have the reason validated by an officer

· Be inactive (not log on) for 20 days

How to get promoted:

· Usually one month minimum in grade as a Trooper

· Stay out of trouble

· Make some friends in guild and overall just fit in

· Post on the forums to further get known and involved

· Be fun and willing to help others

Responsibilities / Privileges:

· Be given OOC respect and consideration, but IC you may be dressed down by other more senior members especially the Drill Sergeants.

· Cannot buy from City Merchants (applies to EQ2 only)

Corporal

Corporals are alternate characters (alts) of full guild members and inactive mains.

Alternate character (ALT policy). Members are allowed and encouraged to have their ALTS in the guild. The only caveat is if you do not log in your alt for 30 days they will be removed. If you start playing your alt again, you can get them re-tagged by an officer.

Mercenary

Congratulation on being a full member of the guild!

Expectations:

As a full member you are expected to embody the traditions and culture of SC. Help guild mates, act with honor, show others and yourself respect. Enjoy as much as SC can offer. Also if you have an interest in being considered for more of a leadership role in the company, chat with an officer to discuss opportunities.

How to get Discharged:

· Repeated violation of the guild charter or rule. Unless the violation is so severe and / or brings great discredit to the guild as a Mercenary you will get the opportunity to be counseled and warned (generally in private and by the Captain) before any sort of discharge.

· Show OOC disrespect to any other guild member (to include Troopers) or IC disrespect to a higher grade.

· Be inactive (not log in) for 30 days. You may just be bumped down to Corporal.

How to get promoted to Sergeant:

· Usually two months + as a member minimum

· Be active and helpful. Show up and volunteer for guild events. Be enjoyable to be around and basically make friends. Do not get pigeonholed in a clique but help/interact with as many members as possible.

· Have an attitude of “what can I do for the guild” not “what can the guild do for me”.

· Take on a special duty or assignment. This may be your interest in Crafting, Roleplay (Ambassador’s Aide, Post IC stories on our forums, special RP assignment e.g. Company Bard, Commander’s Bodyguard, etc.) or some other special interest or program.

· Bottom line – CONTRIBUTE to the guild above and beyond typical members.

Responsibilities / Privileges:

· More flexibility in your evolving role within the company. You have proven yourself as a valuable member of the command and as such have more leeway and credibility.

Sergeant

Expectations:

Sergeants command respect. They embody the core values of the command and are the benchmark for members. Sergeants may have an additional duty and are considered senior members of the guild. Typically Sergeants are the talent pool that get first consideration for open officer positions.

How to get Discharged:

· See Mercenary (above)

Responsibilities / Privileges:

· Same as Mercenary but a more senior member of the guild

· Can only be demoted or discharged personally by the Captain.

Roles of a Sgt may include:

-taking a leadership role in coordinating role play events, -a role play position, -active in the support of recruiting -a special program or interest supporting the vision of the guild and service to its members. -Any of the above but may also include interest in becoming an officer

OFFICERS

Officers may have a special area of responsibility but in addition falls under the officer standard of conduct and provides the following functions:

Interviews applicants and may invite applicants into the guild based on the interview

Proactively engage guild members in quests, groups, and events Ability to add alts of guild members Provides counsel and recommendations to the Captain Enforces/supports the guild code of conduct and guild culture

Drill Sergeants

How to get promoted to Drill Sergeant

Speak to the Captain with your interest, lets chat. Being an officer is not a privilege but an honor/responsibility and with higher expectations of your contributions to the guild.

Expectations:

Drill Sergeants command respect and are considered junior officers of the guild. Drill Sergeants are critical in the Trooper evaluation process and key to maintaining our military style and culture. Drill Sergeants in addition to their DSGt duties may also be assigned to a Lieutenant in a special area of interest (Supply, recruiting, events, etc.)

Above all else, officers enforce and personally maintain honor and loyalty to the guild and its commander

Expected to be active in the guild. If RL or any other reason keeps you from performing your role you may be honorably moved to a Sergeant position.

This rank and above is considered an officer and as such officers are held to an even higher standard of conduct.

How to get Discharged:

· Become inactive (usually will mean a demotion to a lower rank as an officer)

· Show disrespect to another member of the guild

· Cause drama or a negative environment (we are all here to have fun even us officers)

· Lose your sense of selfless service to the guild

· At anytime you can request a demotion

How to get promoted to Lieutenant

· Speak to the Captain with your interest, let’s chat.

Responsibilities / Privileges:

· Officer chat enabled

· DS can recommend discharge of a trooper

· DS forms up the company for a roll call

· DS inspect troops during a raid to ensure all gear is mended at 100% prior to battle and usually will call out a specific raid resist gear requirement

· DS enforces the culture and discipline of the command

· As assigned

Lieutenant

Lieutenant and above are the key policy makers and leadership of the guild.

Above all else, officers enforce and personally maintain honor and loyalty to the guild and its commander

How to get promoted: Chat with the Captain, lets talk. The key to promotion of all officers is listed at the Leadership Dimensions as posted on the Admin Desk. Of all the dimensions Loyalty (a two way street) is the single most important dimension of the current Commander and is a foundation for a good working relationship.

Lieutenant - The XO

The second in command of the company and may act as the Commander in his absensce.

Above all else, officers enforce and personally maintain honor and loyalty to the guild and its commander

They have full rights and authority of the Captain when he/she is away and often make command decision that impact the guild. The XO leads by example and provide a selfless service to the guild. They provide input and counsel and major decisions of the command. Their loyalty to the guild and their Commander is unquestioned.

How to get promoted:

Kill the Captain but if he catches your attempt and you fail, see loyalty section above.

The Captain

The commander of the Company. Has overall authority and responsibility of the success or failures of the guild. This includes:

Promotions and Demotions Guild invitations and removals Personally mentors the officers Guild policy and strategic direction

Commander's Code: The Captan delegates and empowers as he/she sees fit. Accepts counsel from the officers and members of the command. However, the "plat stops here" and as such can adjust or change any rule or policy as he/she sees fit, at any time or place in order to quickly make decisions that are in his/her perceived best interest of the guild. Although any good leader will consider both the people and the mission, Shadow Company is not a democracy

SC's 10 Leadership Dimenstions / Officer Code of Conduct

He who has never learned to obey cannot be a good commander. -Aristole

Although originally designed as a code of conduct for our officers, these dimensions are a good roadmap for anyone that wishes to succeed in Shadow Company.

Shadow Company Officer's Guide: Code of Conduct

If you are interested in becoming an officer of the company, be aware we have an even higher standard for such positions. This conduct guide really is relevant to all members but I wanted to go ahead and post this from our officer forum so you know what you are getting yourself into and as a guide to how to act now if you wish a leadership role within SC.

With authority comes even greater responsibility. Officers adhere to a higher standard than the typical membership and are outlined as follows:

SHADOW COMPANY'S LEADERSHIP DIMENSIONS

1. Loyalty - Loyalty to the guild and your fellow officers – Perhaps the single most important trait I look for in a officer is loyalty to SC, its Captain, and your fellow officers. Without loyalty nothing else matters. Mistakes can be forgiven, disloyalty and cunningness with an intent for maliciousness cannot. Period.

2. No Drama – This is especially important to the officer corp. This include both OOC and RP drama. Do not bicker among eachother. Open and honest discussion is fine and encouraged. Personal attacks are not. You as an officer are expected to be “above it all” and strong. And never melt down in a public venue, you will lose the respect of those you would lead. Whenever possible handle disputes and conflicts directly with the members involved.

3. Honor – Act in a respectable manner. Do not flame others (in or out of the guild) in any public venue to include public game channels or public forums.

4. Truth – Do what you say and say what you do. Never lie to another member of SC (this includes OOC and RP lying, RP has consequences and is no excuse for misbehavior). Do not withhold information that is relevant to the success of the guild. Keeping confidence for someone in a personal guild matter is one thing, holding off on something bigger that can create drama or dissatisfaction with our members is not.

5. Respect – Always respect all the membership of this company and especially your fellow officers. Never insult or belittle anyone. Correcting behavior in a RP fashion to a more junior member is perfectly acceptable, harassment or guilt trips is not. Never OOC insult another member and always focus on behavior not the person.

6. Participation – unlike a Non-officer member you as an officer are expected to make an extra effort to participate in the guild. Whether that is with RP events, planning and executing group quests/hunts, raiding, forum posts, etc. Pick an interest and get involved.

7. Be Proactive - Understand and be a subject matter expert on posted guild policies. If there is a violation of a SC rule, fix it. This could be as simple as a on the spot correction to a violation of our /gu speak guidelines or another issue. If the problem is bigger or more complex work with the officer corp to address it. The quicker issues are resolved, the better. Be a Leader in this guild. Form groups, coordinate events, get involved.

8. Communication - If something is bothering you, ask the Captain. Let's chat. You will find I can be very reasonable and understanding. And please do not assume anything about another officer until you at least give them an opportunity to explain themselves. Be communicative and visible on guild channels.

9. Selfless Service - Being an officer means you must have a burning desire to support the guild above and beyond the typical member. Ask not what your guild can do for you but what you can do for your guild. This may include being a role model in such activities as generosity to the guild bank, mentor newer members, crafting for guildmates, help others with quests, etc.

10. Positive - Has a positive attitude. When bringing up a problem in officer forums, present not just a problem but its impact to the guild and potential solutions. And be specific. Minimize negative comments and posts. You should truly be enjoying yourself as a member of this guild and game (thus helping filter this attitude down to SC's members). If you are not having fun or are stressed let's chat and see how we can change/impact your personal situation.

Violation of any of these codes of may result in a demotion, probation, and/or removal from SC. I will treat each and every one of you like adults and to be honest much like I would past RL Army Lieutenants and Sergeants that I have lead. Hopefully you will appreciate the unique culture SC provides and its corresponding rewards, both personally and in-game.