Let's Do What We Need To Do

How can we boost activity? The recent poll shows that enough are interested in helping that we shouldn't have any problem. With enough of us involved, we can do a lot without really requiring that much from each individual member. We need to be optimistic about this, because realistically there's no reason that we can't come back to where we once were (or go beyond that). If we're defeatist and ask "Why bother?", or we're sarcastic and say "It's impossible", or if we just wait and say "Someone should do this", we're only holding ourselves back.

What should we do?

If you want to help in the games you play...

- If you play Runescape, realize that SeeD has a lot of potential. It has enough members, enough experience, a long history, and our community. Don't advertise as a PKing clan, or a "skill clan", or even label SeeD at all. Trust me that you don't want to go after the same players that 99% of clans are seeking (a small percentage of a huge number is still a big number). Think about the things we did at our peak, and you'll still find success with it if you're persistent.

- If you play Guild Wars, just keep having fun with it and doing stuff with DoA members. Our faction there is strong even if it's not extremely active. All DoA really needs is a recruiting plan, and I know Shiz and the Officers are trying to work something out along those lines.

- In the MMOG's you actively play, maybe you would like to start a faction. In other online games which wouldn't really require a faction, maybe you'd like to schedule some events.

- Join our Steam Group (

) if you play those games.

- Events are always good. If you can predict your schedule, go for organized events. If you don't feel up to that, or you have an unpredictable schedule, then spontaneous events are also great.

If you just want to help in general...

- Spread the word! Invite your friends.

- If you know some old members, it's always great to try and invite them to return.

- Welcome anyone who is new.

- Don't be reluctant to post new threads. Threads are just as important as replies.

- Use an [AR] or [Arbiter] tag on MSN.

- If you like to roleplay, take a look at DS2 when the reference site is a little bit more complete.

- Why not give a Tier promotion now and then? The biggest reason for the Tier changes was to give members the opportunity to give promotions.

- Just do what's enjoyable...

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We all need to work together with this. Sometimes a couple members try to help, but they're ignored and end up discouraged by it. This time, let's actually work together. When someone tries to boost the activity in the community, join him or her and try to help! It's easy and does make an impact (and could make a friend