World Class Guild: Rebel Rising

PlayerVox: When did the guild form up, and how did it happen? Was there a particular incident or thing that the founders bonded over?

Three Pounds: The guild officially formed up in early December after Awowa and I left Treacherous Empire [Te]. We decided to form a new guild that would be unlike all the others, one that would focus heavily on self criticism, improvement, persistence, and respect above all else. From day one we made a pact to never give up, even when everything looks dark and bleak, and it has brought us to where we stand today.

PlayerVox: Who were the founders? Are they all still around today?

Three Pounds: Awowa Classic and Three Pounds (myself) are the founders of RAWR: Rebel Rising. We are definitely still around, and plan to be as long as the game is active!

"Secretly, we all have a hidden passion for PvE that is dying to come out, but no one will admit it."

PlayerVox: Whats the thing you guys are most known for?

Three Pounds: In the early days when we jumped up ranks in the ladder, we were known as the guild that could only play hexes. Then as we emerged with our balanced build, we were known as the guild that only plays balanced. In other lands were known as Rawrians or Hey! Thats the guild who won gold capes! And even sometimes we’re known for our rebellious roar. I’d like to think we’re known for our positive attitudes, good sportsmanship, and player respect, but thats harder to see sometimes. =).

PlayerVox: Tell me about a typical play session for your guild — when do you play, how long do you play, what’s your goal for the session, how much time do you spend just hanging out, etc.

Three Pounds: We normally play five days a week, scheduling our GvGs around AT times and general times that most people can make. This ends up being around 8pm-midnight EST for weekdays and weekends. Each session normally lasts for about 3-4 hours that are spent frivolously trying to get in as many games as possible. If the ladder seems particularly empty on a given day, we sometimes break out some in-house scrimmages or end up hanging out in Vent talking about strategy and tactics. On the occasions when we need a break from GvG, our guild does a fun PvE run. Apart from our scheduled GvG times, our guild spends a lot of time guild bonding (as I like to put it) by doing HA, TA, AB, or more commonly, PvE.
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PlayerVox: Do you ever hang out in the physical world as well as online?

Three Pounds: Unfortunately [in terms of the ability to socialize in real life], our guild is spread out around the world. We have players in Denmark, Australia, Canada, and all time zones of the USA. This makes it hard for any of us to hang out IRL. However, one of our standing goals is to make it to the next World Championship and have all our guild members flown off to an exotic country to hang out and meet up for the first time.

PlayerVox: What makes you different from all the other guilds out there?

Three Pounds: Our guild focuses a lot of self-criticism and improvement. We find that a common flaw in most other guilds is their arrogance that comes almost naturally when becoming a top competitor. Because of this, we constantly enforce taking a step back and realizing there is always something to learn, and nobody is perfect. One way we do this is by encouraging the guild to make a personal list of something they could have done better during the match, and posting it for the guild to see. This is easy if we’ve lost a game, but much, much, harder if we’ve won every game that night. Indirectly, this emphasizes that one should always respect ones fellow players and keep an open mind. We focus not on the mistakes people make, but the reasoning and decisions that lead up to it.

PlayerVox: What would you describe as the "typical" member?

Three Pounds: Most of our members are friendly, open minded, and mature. The average age of our members is in the early 20s. We’re all very competitive and dedicated to becoming the best at what we play. Secretly, we all have a hidden passion for PvE that is dying to come out, but no one will admit it. A typical member of RAWR is a true rebel. =)

PlayerVox: Got any funny stories that might sum up the guild personality in a nutshell?

Three Pounds: I’d say the one that stands out the most is when one of our members, Lego, didn’t have internet connection for a few days. But being the dedicated player he is, instead of taking those days off, he would drive around in his car looking for a wifi spot to connect to the internet on his laptop. He would be miles away from his home playing with his laptop scrunched between the wheel and driver seat, no bathroom or food in sight, and almost getting arrested by cops, he would come on every night to GvG at our regularly scheduled time. Now THAT is a true Rebel.

PlayerVox: If I wanted to join you guys, how would I go about that?

Three Pounds: Well, first you’d have to submit an application! Then whatever area you would like to focus on in your Guild Wars career (GvG, HB, HA, PvE, etc), be dedicated to it and work at it with determination. If you have a true heart of a Rebel, you will stand out.

PlayerVox: If I made you pick a guild motto, what would it be?

Three Pounds: rawr! That word alone encompasses the fierceness, power, and strength that this guild holds.

PlayerVox: If you had to pick an animal that represents your group, what would it be?

Three Pounds: A dragon, of course! It’s swift, strong, powerful, and resilient. It’s a creature to be respected and feared. Above all, it can breathe fire… which is way cool.

PlayerVox: Can I link to your guild page?

Three Pounds: Yes! www.rebelrising.net

PlayerVox: Who were the founders? Are they all still around today?

Three Pounds: Awowa Classic and Three Pounds (myself) are the founders of RAWR: Rebel Rising. We are definitely still around, and plan to be as long as the game is active!

PlayerVox: Who were the founders? Are they all still around today?

Three Pounds: Awowa Classic and Three Pounds (myself) are the founders of RAWR: Rebel Rising. We are definitely still around, and plan to be as long as the game is active!