Thema: Swords of Light a Mature/Family Friendly kinship looking for Team players

Code of the Sword:

Swords of Light is a casual/mature/family friendly kinship that is based upon Biblical values and principles. It is made up of friends that love to play MMOs together. We are not a Christian kinship. Our goal is to bring Christians and Non-Christians together within the gaming community. We do not require members to share our faith or beliefs, but we do ask that a member respect our values. We are not a Raid/PvP kin; however, some of our members do enjoy those aspects of the game and have the freedom to do so. We do not require our members to participate in these aspects. For those who do enjoy the PvP part of the game, we have a Creep Tribe called Swords of Darkness. Some of us have played as Swords of Light in many games and some have not. Many of our members enjoy the no stress environment we have and try to create. We do prefer to do voice interview for all folks that wish to become a Swords either by in game or other voice system if they are comfortable with that and have the capability to do so.

To achieve this we:

1. We do not tell a member how to play/build their character. We feel the freedom is yours on how you enjoy the game. Each member's character should reflect what they are comfortable playing, their play style, and their personality. We also do not tell you what and how to craft.

2. You have the freedom to play the game how you like. Please remember that as a Sword you are part of a team/family.

3. We enforce a No Drama policy.


Role playing:

1. We are not a strict RP kin, but we do not look down our noses at it.

2. We encourage it if you like to RP, but please just remember our chat policies. (See below) Please do not pressure members to participate in anything they do not feel comfortable in doing which may include role playing, PvP, or grouping.

Grouping:

1. We group with our kin mates or alliance kin mates if we can. Swords help Swords as much as possible.

2. We understand that if no kin mate is on we may and can choose to group with others. As a kin, we do not expect you to drop the group you are in and come rushing to a kin mate that has logged on. You may choose to do so if the group you are in is bad but please do so in a respectful manner. Grouping with Swords should be a priority as we are a team/family especially if a Sword needs help or they are running an instance and you are available and not otherwise engaged in an activity (ex: crafting, soloing, etc.); however, if a kin mate is not on or in certain other circumstances we can and will group with others outside of kin. If you are in a group outside of kin, remember to represent yourself well as a Sword and to still follow the code being a good example of who we are to others.

3. Officers will help those that need help and will do so willingly.

4. Swords do not have to group with each other if they prefer to solo/single play.

5. You do not have to group with folks that make you feel uncomfortable. We understand that not all folks may like each other.

Conduct:

1. Kidding around, having fun and such is part of the makeup of the kin. Please be mindful and know that sometimes lines can be crossed (you know who you are).

2. If a kin mate states/requests/tells you or the kin that they do not like or deem offensive what is being said, then please be considerate and tone it down.

3. We are a mixed kin of all ages/backgrounds. All we ask is for everyone to please be mature minded and to be considerate, respectful, and courteous to our friends/kin mates. Remember first and foremost that we are a team and a family. Also be considerate, respectful, and courteous to those you have grouped with outside of kin.

4. We do not allow multi-kinning. We are an all or nothing kin. Once you have been granted full membership into the kin, your main character and your alts must join Swords of Light. Any alt that you choose not to bring into Swords of Light must remain kinless.

5. No Drama, we have zero tolerance for this.

6. When using Voice chat/Kin chat/Group chat/Public game chat, please uphold the honor of your kin. (See below for chat code)

7. Swords will not make a profit off of other Swords, or take items to sell for profit to others (unless allowed by the individuals). No selling on Kinship AH with a marked up price. If an item needs to be sold to a member, sell it to them at the price of posting in AH, realizing that the auction house prices may also have a considerable and unreasonable mark up. Remember to always be fair and considerate to your kin mates. We believe in the idea of paying it forward. Please be generous to your kin mates. Taking advantage of a kin mate is frowned upon and will not be tolerated. If you craft an item for a member, do not charge them for the item. It is acceptable, however, to ask them to provide the materials for the item, especially upper end items.

Keep in contact:

1. Kin chat, Forums, email, game mail, and voice are some of the ways to keep in contact with your kin mates and to be kept informed of what is going on within the kin. Please use them. In order to contact the kin leader outside of game the Swords of Light email address is SwordsofLight@comcast.net

2. A nice “Hail Swords” or even a simple hello will get others to see you are on and let you know what may be happening.

Age requirement:

1. A Sword must meet the minimum age requirement of 20.

2. Children of kin members are allowed in Swords of Light, but said member is responsible for them and their conduct. Children of kin members will be held to the same code of conduct while understanding that they are still children. Kin mates are responsible for making sure that their children know the code, understand it, and follow it. The goal is to provide a safe place for our children to play while maintaining a casual and mature environment for our members.

3. Only the kin leader may accept anyone that is under the age limit and may set other conditions upon them for membership, such as a longer probationary period.

Voice/Game chat:

1. When using Voice chat, conversations must be kept to a PG-13 rating. Slips may happen, but it is important to remember that we have children of members listening. Constant "slip ups" in voice chat will not be tolerated.

2. Kinship/Group/Public Chat is G rated. Think of the G rating as what would be found in a 1950's Disney movie. Remember honor your kin. If you had to take the time to type it and write it , then you really meant to say it. This is not a slip and will not be tolerated.

3. Not everyone has to voice, but after becoming a member please turn it on so you can listen. Being able to listen is crucial. Responses can be typed if you choose not to voice or do not have the ability. Listening makes giving directions and strats in an instance easier. It also makes it easier to participate in conversations and to be social. It allows for kin mates to get to know each other better and for friendships to be made.

Adventures/Dungeons/Crafting:

1. Try not to rush through (zerg) instances unless the party agrees to it.

2. Help each other out. Helping each other should be a priority for Swords. We do not make profit off of kin members.

3. Learn to be a team and to take in the surroundings. Party orders while not strict are up to the leader of the party on how they choose to run the group, so please listen to the leader.

Probation Period:

1. You must register on the forums with your Character and fill out our application. Again, a voice interview is also preferred at the time of recruitment if the recruit is comfortable with that and they have the ability to do so.

2. When you become a Novice/recruit Sword, there is a two week probation period. For recruits who are accepted that are under age, at the leader's discretion, that period of time may be longer. If a recruit does not log in during their two week probation period or the time that is set for probation under leader's discretion for under age recruits, they will be removed from the membership roster.

3. Let us get to know you, and you to know us.

4. At the end of the Probation, an officer will promote you to a full member or not. At the end of the probationary period you can accept full membership or resign from the kin. We understand that not everyone may be the perfect fit. No matter the decision that is made there should be no hard feelings on any party's side. A member may resign from the kin at any time, but please be courteous to let an officer know that you are choosing to do so. If a member has not logged in for 120 consecutive days, they will be removed from the membership roster. (Officers see Officer Code on log in requirements.) Any Sword who leaves the kinship on good terms (example: inactivity, real life circumstances, etc.), may be reinstated. Once a Sword always a Sword. Communication is vital. Real life should also take priority over the game.

5. After your promotion to full member with the kin you will receive the title of Shield Brother/Sister. Loyalty, Honour, and Trust amongst Swords......


Last point... HAVE FUN!!!!!. See you in game.

Contact: USA Area:
Leader:Annadale
Officer: Rebarty, Breglagor, Euanggelion

If we interest you come to our websiteand apply:Swords of Light and post.

Welcome to all the new Swords, we are over 30 individuals. Hail Swords.

As a former Sword, I can highly recommend the kin to anyone looking for a good group. The Swords of Light on Meneldor is where I met the people I still play with and hope to continue playing with for a long time to come, whether in this game or others. Good people gather under the Light of the Swords.

~Yarden

Thank Yarden for the encourgement and the post...Hail Swords.

Swords of Light is growing in quality of folks coming into game, we thanmk all who have been supporting us. Officers and members. Thank you Swords.

As and old Swords of Light, this kinship is great for families and mature relaxed players. They are also up to take on higher end stuff.

Thanks again for the encourgement.

Welcome to the new Swords this last week. If your interested in a great group of folks that like to play and have a good time look us up.

How many people are in the kinship? The one I'm in has a quite a few members, but no one talks and no one helps anyone else out.

It's booooring.

I have a level 32 minstrel, btw.

Thank you for looking us over, sent you a PM. Just need to know your toons name.

Rank 6 and now the Festival...it is good to be on Crickhollow

We are gaining some great folks, Hail to all the new Swords.

Everytime I turn around we have alot of great new folks in SoL, also gratz to some that completed bk 15 last night and got thier horses.

Hail Swords,

I am wandering through Crickhollow and have decided that my previous Zerg Kinship was not a home but a gathering of strangers. After my close kin left to form a hardcore zerg l33t kinship, I declined the honorable invite not being able to commit regular 6 hour sessions for raids.. omg yes required...

So, while wandering through the scholars boards I found your scroll... Swords of Light, sounds like a kinship I may be able to assist in its adventures and help build its house. I am currently a 38 level Merchant (burglar is such a derogatory term for an antique dealer) who dabbles in blades... (Master Artisan weapons crafter). My time is limited but I do enjoy kinship fellowships more than PUGs. I have been all levels in previous guilds but am still new to Lotro. Please send your Ravens when you have time away from your adventures...

Ralthorne,

Dealer of fine collectibles
1 Longfellow Holbroke, Bree

Sorry have not gotten to you yet, just got back from my honeymoon, I will place you on my FL and talk to this week.

Hi Guys, I am new to LOTRO. (My third day playing actually, but I am a subscriber.) I am a very casual player right now with life's other commitments. I will play mostly weekends and some weeknights. I am looking for a casual guild to group and social when I am playing. If I am too casual for you guys, I understand.

Right now I have a lv 13 minstrel, I've played WOW for a longtime as a raid restro/primal druid. (was a heal bot and backup tank) But alas my raiding days are behind me. Right now I can only play casually but I am a decent heals and a (lesser) decent tank when I am in a group.

So, let me know if I am alright to join. Send me a message in game if you want. My Minstrel's name is Illumino.

Gracias!

Have you on Friends List.

This is a great group of people, helpful and fun.

Sounds like the Swords are right up my alley. Rebarty please message me in game when you get a chance, I would like to gain entrance into your Kin. Im a well seasoned MMO player with almost 10 years of MMO experience from EQ to DAoC to WOW to Warhammer online, and now LOTRO.

Got you on FL, make sure you read and understand the Code. Will contact you in game.

Hello Brothers and Sisters of the Swords;


I have just come aboard as of yesterday and look forward to meeting and assisting you in our efforts to clear Middle Earth of the evil that has descended upon us.

In real life terms - I had extensive experience in EQ1 (stopped in 2005); I've been away from online offerings for quite sometime. I started LOTRO about a month ago and really enjoy the atmosphere. Currently I'm testing out some character classes (Minstrel, Warden, Hunter) - Sian is my main; one of the other will become a dual main when I decide what play style I like the most.

I like the guild charter which led me here -


Sian 27 Minstrel (Andranuir 17 Warden, Silwe 17 Hunter)

Hello All:

Brand new to LOTRO (been playing about a week) and MMO in general, I did play Evony for a year if that counts as an MMO.

I am a lvl 17 Captain. Looking for a mature kinship where I can learn and help others. I am able to play about 2+ hours per day, typically in the evening central time.

Age - the year I was born, JFK was President.

Please send a mail if I can join. My game name is Sadorven.

i am interested in joining as well. I am a lvl 9 Lore Keeper currently and leveling quite rapidly. I have been playing MMORPGs for quite some time and started with Ultima Online..... (hate to date myself)

Looking for a friendly laid back group to learn the ropes from. Let me know if you are interested. Thanks!

I've just started playing again after about 2 years off. I'm raising a young loremaster(lvl14) on Crickhollow and I liked the environment that you've created for your kinship. My in-game name is Kartikay. I'm 23, an officer in the Army, and a mild gamer-geek that wishes FFXIV wasn't so terrible.

I hope to hear from you!

Those that did not leave a game name check PM, others I have placed you on Friends List.

I visited the site a couple days ago and sent a request to join. Your group looks like what I am looking for. I am a long time fan of LOTR and started about a week ago with the free option but have loved it so much I am now a subscriber.

I would love to join up and have some enjoyment without all that garbage you get from some players.

I play a Hobbit Hunter named Gruffyddoc. Level 20 currently.

Im 35, have 2 young kids, a perfect wife and great job here in WV.

Hope to join you in game!

Matt

Got you on FL, also I do not see your application on the site. Just reapply, there may have be a mix up.

Well, i started playing the game a few days ago with a friend, sadly my friend got too busy in rl and can't play anymore, and the game have been boring alone tbh, so i decided to look for a kingship.

I have read a few threads and this one is my favorite so far, so i would like to give it a try and perhaps play with you guys.

I've got a lvl 20 captain, but i am still pretty lost, so i would need some serious help with what i should be doing and that kind of stuff. I have been reading a lot about captains but like i said, i am still very clueless.

I have played a lot of MMORPGs, mostly Ragnarok online for a few years, Wow for a few years and Risk your Life for a few years but i played a few more. I have been playing a FPS game recently but i miss playing RPGs so i am giving LOTRO a try and i am enjoying the game.

Anywya my ign is Vegebr, lvl 20 captain, i also have a lvl 11 Champion but i want to delete it and create another character. Something that would help people and be important in groups/raids/instances whatever.

hi all,

i have been playing for about 2 weeks and created a LM, burg, hunter (both elf and human) as well as a captain. I have decided on keeping my human hunter as my main and really looking forward to joining a great kin.

I am an old mmo player (dating back to the ultima online days) as well as WoW.

I would like to join your kinship and my ingame character name is Eraser. Please add me to your FL when u get a chance and add me to the kin if possible.

Thanks!!!

Thank you for all the interest in Swords of Light. Please go to our site also and look us up.

Hi,

I have returned to lotro after being away for sometime. I started a Runekeeper (EinGand) on Crickhollow and I am only level 6 right now but I am really enjoying the game thus far. I read the Kin description and it sounds like the perfect Kin for me. I applied on the Kin website on Guildportal and added the Kin leaders onto my friends list. I hope I get the opportunity to join

I have added you to FL, but have not seen application for you as of yet...try resubmitting it.

Zitat von Rebarty

I have added you to FL, but have not seen application for you as of yet...try resubmitting it.

Hi Rebarty,

Thanks for responding. I resubmitted the application and my guildportal name is Blackanchor. Hope to see you in game soon.

Ok, will do.

We have our new Kinship House:
5 Waterbank Road, Malenhir, Falathlorn Homesteads.

Huzzarh.

Hail Swords!

I am Lellwen, a human huntress of the seventeenth level, and I hail from Rohan. My legs are weary from long days of travel and I seek friends with whom I might find a brief reprieve from the horrors I have encountered on the road. Please welcome me into the folds of your kinship, and I swear to be courteous, helpful, and not in any way a burden.

[OOC] I would greatly appreciate an alliance with other mature, educated people who do not belittle or flame one another and who most likely all know the difference among there, their, & they're and between your & you're. (Sorry, it's a pet peeve. But I promise not to be a grammar nazi.) I am 26, have two small boys, and am working on my Bachelor's degree. I hope to teach high school English. And from your Code of Conduct and the applicants' posts I have seen on this mesage board, I feel that your kinship is likely the right one for me.

Have you both on FL. An officer or me will be contacting you.

*** For those wishing to become a Swords of Light member, I stress read the Code on 1st page and on our website. So when we interview you there miss communication***

Merry Christmas from Swords of Light.

Dran it, i applied on your website but really messed up. I filled out the part about who recruited you saying i read about the kinship on the crickethollow forums and that i would like to learn and help in this kinship. I did not put any pertinent data in the two blocks, hit save thinking there was more to follow and ut oh it said that i had applied to your kinship. Well if i am that ignorant you probably dont want me anyway...hehe. If you do reconsider my toon name is Clothar Lvl 20 Guardian. I have played Vanguard SOH for a couple of years, hit the end game and realized nothing there anymore...sigh. Dabbled in WOW, EQ2 etc but have found this game very enjoyable and would like to make this my MMO haven from RL. Your guild charter and goals are very good and sound great. I hope to see you in game for a shot at joing this great sounding group. I am Male, 41 and active duty Army with a growing family.

We all do things like that, I will place you on FL. Also you may want to place my officers on your Friends List. See you in game.