jpcloet wrote:Must be the sweet use of that avatar.
I'm interested in hearing that one, especially based on recent discussions with admin around clans and their impact.
Could be? Accept no imitations. Even ones with their chemical makeup plastered across their avatar in %'s.
Seriously we can probably all think of at least 6or7 very good players that have never joined a clan, or expressed interest in doing so. Are they - Lone wolves? Do they view clans as the online equivalent of a frat house? Have they never had a good enough offer? Do they think it will take up to much time? Are they scared it might restrict the games they can play? Most of those I can think of do play team games with regular partners so they can't be to antisocial. I for one would be very interested in others thoughts on this.
Suggestion for another Dispatch topic - Why Clans Fail/Implode/Wither. Not to be a piece on most successful long lived clans etc. More an investigation into why some clans hang around for a wee while then just disband. Why others have had pretty decent stats, and history then just fade into the wilderness. Is it all down to personalities? Leadership/Lack of it? As a reformed clan slut, this been clan number 3, I'm happy where I am, not so much because of the games that I play with clan mates, but friendship. I know some clans are not that friendly, and much more business like. Ok, what maps, what settings, you must be in X games etc. That could be a successful approach for competitiveness but does it guarantee longevity?