This week we sit down with Hawthorne from The Regulators who are one of
the oldest and most recognized guilds in the entire mmo industry.
1. When was your guild first established, and was the guild started
specifically for Mortal Online or does the guild have an online
presence in other games?
1997 we first were created for Ultima Online, Atlantic Shard.
2. What kind of image do you want your guild to portray? (ie. the
most elite, family/friends orientated, end-game pursuit, casual
players, etc)
We are an end game oriented hard core guild. We do include family and friends.
3. To get a better overview of your guild how would you rate the
importance of the follow gaming aspects. (ie. PvP = ***** out of 5
stars)
PvP = *****
PvE = *****
Crafting = *****
Raiding = ***
Roleplay = *
4. Are there any short-term and/or long-term goals would you like your guild to achieve?
Domination of whatever game we play, economically, PVP and content wise.
5. How is your guild structured? (ie. Ranks, Special Groups, etc)
5 Guild masters and a slew of officers and loyal soldiers then recruits.
6. What is your guild's stance/policy on PK and griefing?
Try it, I dare you.
7. Does your guild encourage roleplaying, and if so what level of RP is required?
We do, but in a comedic sense only. We don’t take it serious.
8. Is your guild currently recruiting? If so, how can players apply to your guild?
Yes we are, but only if you are pretty crazy, have thick skin and make
games a part of your life. It also helps if you are in the game
industry. We are that pro =]
9. What are you looking for in a potential member?
Loyalty.
10. How many active members does your guild have and approximately how many of those members are interested in MO?
When we go head strong into a game we run anywhere from 60 to 100 deep. The entire guild is interested in MO.
11. Does your guild have a member cap? If so, how many members would you like to see in the guild eventually?
As many as it takes to get the job done in the environment we play.
12. What is the average age of your members?
25
13. What excites your guild the most about Mortal Online?
Hot chicks at the bar told us that if we play Mortal online that they
will deliver beer and brats to us for the rest of our lives. Actually
the blend of PVP and sense of ownership, loss, and guild functionality,
wars and a very in depth crafting/loot system.
14. Is your guild currently playing any other MMO's or games while you wait for MO?
No, all other MMO’s at this point have let us down. We’ve tried them
all. And I mean ALL. Last one we played as a team was Warhammer and I
personally hate it.
15. What types of communication does your guild provide to enhance
interaction between members of your guild both in and out of the game?
Ventrilo server, dedicated web page (
www.theregulators.org) as well as forums.
16. Tell us a little about your gaming experience and your role as a guild leader?
Over 13 years as GM and founder of The Regulators. Before TR I was the
founder of a Quake clan that won many tournaments in the CTF circuit. I
am very competitive and bring that style to this guild and expect no
less out of my players. I will not hesitate to call someone out for
failing 40 others. It’s a dog eat dog world and if your not on the top
you are on the bottom and that’s how it is in this guild. Imagine a
stress test that never ends. It is certainly not for the weak.
17. What are your secrets to keeping everyone in the guild motivated and working as a team?
Loot, beer, TR #1, killing people, and tons of e-Ego stroking. Did I mention ego stroking?
18. Does your guild have a website? For those that have never visited your site, please introduce it to us.
Http://www.theregulators.org
TR #1
19. What do you think separates your guild and makes it standout from all the other Mortal Online guilds?
You have not heard? We are the #1 PVP/PK Guild in the world. Just ask any one of us.
20. Finally, if you were banished to live in a cave for the rest of your life, what three things would you bring with you?
A tube of KY jelly, a blow-up doll, and a shotgun. It would be a mess. The doll would kill me.
