The Alpha Guild " resurgence

[Robert]

the alpha guild

" anything else is just a group "

- Tyger Crysis

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" motto "

" never shall we be gone. never shall we fade.
never leaving the sanctuary, or the legacy that we made.
people worth remembering. people worth gold.
people of the gods, or so we were told. "

- Robert

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" welcome "

... to the Alpha Guild, home of true heroes.
Here reside those who have sown chaos across the battlefields,
woven spells told of in legends,
performed deeds never forgotten to mankind.
Those with a destiny laid out for greatness are taken on here,

to perfect their skills and become legends among the people,

but not only natural born heroes are taken in...

The Alpha Guild has decided to branch out from their nature of being selective of only the best.
All that wish to join the Guild is free to do so.

Skills will be perfected. Legends will be written.
The time has come for a new age...
an age of what the world truly needs.
An age... of heroes.

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" history "

...the Alpha Guild was founded on the 6th of October, 2005.
Mike (Loyal Arcanine) stated in his application that his reason for joining was
'because this could be the club that everyone wants to join'.
Once upon a time, everyone did seem to think so.
But as the years went by,
newbie members got kicked and new applicants were rejected.
Eventually we even reached a point where we took no one in anymore,
unless referred to by another member.
We had become an 'elitist' group.
We had proven to be talented.
We had proven to possess some of the best members on the forum of PE2K,
but it cost us our good reputation and we had been put on the black list.
During WAR's nobody wanted us to join.
Either due to the members and their talents (Mike (Loyal Arcanine) the URPG God,
Meg (Seawolf) the writing queen,
DU (DaRkUmBrEoN), a master of debate and several others who
excelled in all other categories) OR because we were too cocky
and people wanted us to learn our place.
I believe the latter to be true.
Sure, we had (and still have) highly talented members,
but nobody wants to compete against people who think they're the best.
We quickly fell down the ladder and landed flat on our backs.
Nobody looked twice at us anymore.

I regret those times.
Even myself, who barely had any talent at anything
and rarely did anything during the WAR,
considered myself to be a 'master' at the game.
Sure, I could do graphics and earned several points for my team.
I can write (and Meg is a fan of my writing and says I'm good at it, so I guess I do have that talent),
but I also thought myself to be the best.
These times were rough for us
and hopefully they've been put behind us.
I managed to see what happened to my beloved Guild
and realized it had to end.
We opened up applications again
and some more people joined.
Once again though, people with talent.

After several revivals and attempts at redeeming ourselves,
I now stand before you again.
This time with the same ideals I had when I first started in 2005...
Open applications to everyone.
Training for those newbies we once considered to be a taint of the Guild.
Friendliness to all (at least an attempt to, haha).
What we once were, was lost and shall now be found.
The Guild will rise back to what it once was
and together we will make sure it never falls from grace again.
The history of the Guild will never be forgotten by myself.
And I won't allow those dark times to be rewritten...[/indent]

...never again.

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" signing up "
The applications to the Guild are open to all.
There is a small form I would like you to fill in should you wish to join.

Name/Nickname: What would you like us to call you?
Skills: What are you good at?
Experience with forums/teams: Are you new to forums/teams or are you familiar with them?
Which group within the Guild would you like to belong to?: Choices explained below.
Which specialization within your chosen group would you like to adopt?: Choices explained below.

your choices explained

The T.D.D. - Titan Defense Division. First line of defense on a battlefield. You can either become a Suppression Specialist - helping your combat mates move more freely by suppressing the enemy - or a Diamond Vanguard - a true knight of the battlefield. First to take the shots, you are an impenetrable fortress of defense.

The R.A.F. - Reaper Assault Force. Main assault group. You can either become a Void Commando - become intangible by slipping into the void as you make your way towards your enemy, raining bullets while going - or a Ranged Executioner - defeat your foes at maximum range, head shot after head shot, you are a master of death.

The F.A.C. - Firstborn Advisory Council. Advise and update your teammates with your knowledge of the enemy. You can either become a Intelligence Agent - gather intel on the baddies and distribute this knowledge to help your team to a shining victory - or a Word Weaver - sweet talking your way through the opposition, you have mastered the art of speech and diplomacy is your first weapon of choice.

The L.D.S. - Leviathan Demolition Squadron. Blow things up. You can either become a Glass Cannon - you are vulnerable with light armor to quicker your step, but you can dish out immense amounts of damage using proximity mines, stickies, planted explosives, anything close range - or a Blazing Rocketeer - rockets, rockets, rockets. Rockets that rain fire after exploding. Need I say more?

The U.I.U. - Umbra Infiltration Unit. Spies and assassins, one with the shadows. You can either become a Shadow Operative - you work under the veil of shadow, unseen by all, you complete stealth missions with ease - or a Spectral Assassin - assassinate your targets with the ability to turn yourself into a spectral form, slipping through walls, doors, etc that would normally stop a human being.

The P.F.S. - Phoenix Field Support. Without support, what are we really? You can either become a Field Medic - keep the units healthy during combat, making sure nobody really does slip into the void to never return - or a Grand Tactician - using what you know about the enemy, formulate strategies to make the most out of your squad's abilities to safely finish the mission.

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" ranks "

guildmaster
THERE CAN ONLY BE ONE TRUE MASTER... that's me. (Robert)

co-leaders
Together with the GM, they lead the Guild to greater glory.

fateweavers
They can do just about anything the GM and co-leaders can,
but they still have to run it past them first.
They are also
authorised to teach/train new members should they require it.
So they kind of get apprentices I guess.

legends
These members have done something noteworthy
for the Guild
and as such have cemented their legacy.

shapers
The members that help shape our Guild
into a beautiful sculpture of greatness.

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other stuff "

hall of fame

Sky Girl
My first Co-Leader.

Lotad
Probably the most active person you'd meet here.
When he was here anyways.

Dark Child
DC was just awesome.

LS The Door Mat
This guy has been through a lot here
and deserves a spot here.
Thanks Amir, for your dedication.

Loyal Arcanine
You were my third member ever.
You've been with us since the beginning
and have always been around for us.
You've helped us so much in the past,
you deserve to be recognized as the hero you are.
I raise my glass to you Mike!

Tyger Crysis
Isaiah, I am really glad to have had you on board.
During the times we were inactive, I believe it was always you who was there to post
and try to wake us up.
It was also you who prodded me out of sleeping to enter us into the WAR
and otherwise select someone else to do it.
It was also you who came up with my favorite slogan "anything else is just a group".
Thanks to you Isaiah.

Seawolf
Meg, you know I love you
and I'm really happy and proud to have had you in the Guild.
You've been so helpful to us
and have always been there for us.
I thank you and know you will forever be with us. Here's to you!

some cool stuff

The Alpha Guild ...

Wily veterans? Check.
Insanely long active streak? Check.
Mods galore? Check.
Awesome Pwnful People
LA - URPG
Meggers - Writing
DU - Debate
Check.

I think I am a little worried :o.

With Love,
Syndicate Spread the Love campaign

I've decided to give you guys the chance to enter the War in my place. Honestly Robert, you've had this team for WAY longer than I've had mine. I've had TTA for a month, you've had this team for over a year. You've come really far as a team and I think its right to give you the chance to become a War Team.

And so, if you accept it, I wish you guys good luck in the War. It was a hard thing for me to do, but I just feel its right.

[Robert]

" recent news "

december 29, 2014
reformed the Guild

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" member list "

guildmaster

Robert : P.F.S. : Grand Tactician

co-leaders

none

fateweavers

none

legends

none

shapers

XaiakuX : - : -
wilpin7 : R.A.F. : Ranged Executioner
Lovecraft : U.I.U. : Spectral Assassin
Speed-X : F.A.C. : Intelligence Agent

[XaiakuX]

Name/Nickname: XaiakuX
Skills: Talking, and saying the things that people are too scared to. I'm also handy with Photoshop.
Experience with forums/teams: Look at my signature. Also, I've been a forum goer since 2004. xD

[Robert]

Welcome to Alpha, XaiakuX! You shall be the first to which I bestow a choice... also the first to whom I give this information. Small project I'm working on.

Within the Guild there are separate groups, each with their own specialties. You can choose from one of six groups. Each group has two specializations, which you must also choose from. These choices are:

The T.D.D. - Titan Defense Division. First line of defense on a battlefield. You can either become a Suppression Specialist - helping your combat mates move more freely by suppressing the enemy - or a Diamond Vanguard - a true knight of the battlefield. First to take the shots, you are an impenetrable fortress of defense.

The R.A.F. - Reaper Assault Force. Main assault group. You can either become a Void Commando - become intangible by slipping into the void as you make your way towards your enemy, raining bullets while going - or a Ranged Executioner - defeat your foes at maximum range, head shot after head shot, you are a master of death.

The F.A.C. - Firstborn Advisory Council. Advise and update your teammates with your knowledge of the enemy. You can either become a Intelligence Agent - gather intel on the baddies and distribute this knowledge to help your team to a shining victory - or a Word Weaver - sweet talking your way through the opposition, you have mastered the art of speech and diplomacy is your first weapon of choice.

The L.D.S. - Leviathan Demolition Squadron. Blow things up. You can either become a Glass Cannon - you are vulnerable with light armor to quicker your step, but you can dish out immense amounts of damage using proximity mines, stickies, planted explosives, anything close range - or a Blazing Rocketeer - rockets, rockets, rockets. Rocket that rain fire after exploding. Need I say more?

The U.I.U. - Umbra Infiltration Unit. Spies and assassins, one with the shadows. You can either become a Shadow Operative - you work under the veil of shadow, unseen by all, you complete stealth missions with ease - or a Spectral Assassin - assassinate your targets with the ability to turn yourself into a spectral form, slipping through walls, doors, etc that would normally stop a human being.

The P.F.S. - Phoenix Field Support. Without support, what are we really? You can either become a Field Medic - keep the units healthy during combat, making sure nobody really does slip into the void to never return - or a Grand Tactician - using what you know about the enemy, formulate strategies to make the most out of your squad's abilities to safely finish the mission.

:3

(btw this is just the start of SOMETHING, anyone willing or interested in maybe making this into something more, let me know :))

[wilpin7]

Eh, I'd join but I don't have any real talents but I will wish you good luck in this endeavor of yours. *Actually reads the post* Nevermind, I guess I can join anyways, right?

Name/Nickname: You can just call me wilpin/wilpin7 or just plain wil ... if I consider you a friend.
Skills: I can do ugly generic graphics and I'd consider myself an average writer, even if I don't practice often. And I guess I can do sprites/fusions? But those are pretty bad too (as seen from my avatar)
Experience with forums/teams: I've been into forums since about 2009, so I guess I'm still kind of a noob, and the only real "teams" I've been a part of are steam groups.

P.S : What are those classes for anyways? Anyways, I'd join the Ranged Executioners, sounds fun enough.

[Lovecraft]

Name/Nickname: Lovecraft, I suppose (or John, w/e)
Skills: Writing (kinda) and maybe debating. Battling and basic drawing / spriting on occasions. And URPG, I suppose?
Experience with forums/teams: I've been active on forums since early 2014 although I was a member on a few before, including PE2K. Nowadays I'm a mod in another forum though so I guess I'm not a complete newb?
Which group within the Guild would you like to belong to?: I don't know ... UIU, maybe?
Which specialization within your chosen group would you like to adopt?: Assassin?

[Lord Celebi]

Now this wasn't something I was expecting. Welcome back, man! Glad to see TAG raised from the dead.

[Robert]

P.S : What are those classes for anyways? Anyways, I'd join the Ranged Executioners, sounds fun enough.

I AM SO GLAD YOU ASKED ME THIS FINE QUESTION WILPIN I WILL EXPLAIN BELOW MAKE SURE TO CHECK IT OUT K!? =D

@Lovecraft Welcome to the Guild, the Spectral Assassin is a wonderful choice, I know you'll do us proud!

Now this wasn't something I was expecting. Welcome back, man! Glad to see TAG raised from the dead.

Thanks rust, it feels good to be back ^^ Let's hope that TAG stays raised from the dead this time haha.

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So, what is up with the 'classes' and separate divisions, units, forces, etc you ask?

WELL.

I'm working on it.

Here's a small explanation.

Ahem...

Tactics. Squad vs squad. Battle grid.

Range penalties. Line of sight penalties.
Splash damage. Area of effect damage.
CRITS.
Bleeding effects. Burning effects.
SHRAPNEL.
DICE ROLLS.
MORE DICE ROLLS.

No, seriously guys, dice rolls will be very important.

FOR PURPOSE OF PROPERLY DEFENDING YOURSELF.
ALSO TO BE ABLE TO SHOOT OTHERS IN THE FACE.

Passive abilities.
Active abilities.
More abilities.

BUT MAINLY THERE'S GONNA BE A LOT OF PENALTIES.

Who doesn't love penalties?

......

Did I explain enough, did everyone get the picture? =D

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MASSIVE UPDATE. GO HERE.

http://www.pokemoncrossroads.com/for...t-s-a-mouthful

For a little bit more information about the Alpha Tactical Combat Development Center... that really is a mouthful.

[SassySnivy]

Name/Nickname: Speed-X, Speed, Sarah

Skills: Pixel art. Umm also I've taken up IV / Egg Move / etc. Breeding for competitive uses and such

Experience with forums/teams: I joined a forum called Chao Civic. The rest is history xD

Which group within the Guild would you like to belong to?: F.A.C

Which specialization within your chosen group would you like to adopt?: Intel Agent sounds coolio

[Robert]

Name/Nickname: Speed-X, Speed, Sarah

Skills: Pixel art. Umm also I've taken up IV / Egg Move / etc. Breeding for competitive uses and such

Experience with forums/teams: I joined a forum called Chao Civic. The rest is history xD

Which group within the Guild would you like to belong to?: F.A.C

Which specialization within your chosen group would you like to adopt?: Intel Agent sounds coolio

Well hello thar Speed, welcome to the Guild! I hope you'll find your stay pleasant AS I KNOW WE ALL WILL.