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Clan Colors:
#000080 Blue & #FF80000 Orange
Founder:
BeatlesFan
(Clan was originally founded on February 8, 2014)
M E M B E R S:
Senate:
1) BeatlesFan (Clan Leader, Level 53)
3) PandorasBx (Level 28)
5) Vortex_Master (Level 27)
Champions:
Knights:
Recruits:
Inactive Players:
2) >(FM)< ( _funnyman_, Clan Co-Leader, Level 36)
4) Chris1726354 (Level 35)
Rules:
(Rules Section is numbered/marked so that in the future it is easy to understand what rule is being referred to. All rules are subject to change by majority vote of the Senate)
Section 1 - Joining Requirements
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• 1A Active on both game and forum (See Active Player Definition – Section 6).
• 1B Members of this clan may also be in other clans.
• 1C Must be nominated by any Clan Member (Senator, Champion, Knight) other than recruit.
• 1D Interested players may post once to the clan page asking to join – but they will not be listed until they are nominated by a Clan Member (other than recruit).
• 1E If nominated by a Senator or Champion – the player is part of the clan and placed into the appropriate slot AFTER the nominated player accepts the nomination on the clan page.
• 1F If nominated by a Knight – the player is part of the clan and listed as a recruit (to start) AFTER the nominated player accepts the nomination on the clan page.
• 1G Nominated players under level 10 may only be listed as recruits until they reach level 10 in the game. This rule applies to anyone nominated by any rank within the clan (Senator, Champion, and Knight).
• 1B Members of this clan may also be in other clans.
• 1C Must be nominated by any Clan Member (Senator, Champion, Knight) other than recruit.
• 1D Interested players may post once to the clan page asking to join – but they will not be listed until they are nominated by a Clan Member (other than recruit).
• 1E If nominated by a Senator or Champion – the player is part of the clan and placed into the appropriate slot AFTER the nominated player accepts the nomination on the clan page.
• 1F If nominated by a Knight – the player is part of the clan and listed as a recruit (to start) AFTER the nominated player accepts the nomination on the clan page.
• 1G Nominated players under level 10 may only be listed as recruits until they reach level 10 in the game. This rule applies to anyone nominated by any rank within the clan (Senator, Champion, and Knight).
Section 2 – Member Status (Ranks):
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2A Founder:
BeatlesFan is the Founder of this Clan.
2B Clan Leader:
2B1 Clan Leader is the designated Leader of the Clan and speaks on behalf of the clan.
2B2 Only the Clan Leader may declare war on another clan.
2B3 Clan Leaders after the initial setup (BeatlesFan is the First Clan Leader) are elected for three month terms. Elections are held and follow the Clan Leader Election rules shown below.
2C Clan Co-Leader:
2C1 The Clan Co-Leader may speak with full authority for the Clan in the absence of the Clan Leader.
2D Senate:
• 2D1 Senate Members are voting members for clan decisions. Any major decisions are made by the Senate and majority rules. If there is not a majority vote, then the motion is not carried. In the event of a tie – The vote of the Clan Leader is the decision of the clan.
• 2D2 Senate Members must be nominated by either the Clan Leader or Co-Leader and are confirmed by a majority vote of the active Senate members. There is a maximum limit of six (6) Senate Members.
• 2D3 A minimum of two (2) Senate Members must have no other clan affiliation.
• 2D4 A maximum of four (4) Senate Members may be in other clans (multi-clan).
• 2D5 Senate Members may initiate/run/organize/lead any Clan Wars or matches.
• 2D6 Senate Members may allow a recruit to join in a clan match map.
• 2D7 Senate Members may nominate new members to the clan. If a player is nominated by a Senator – the player is part of the clan and placed into the appropriate slot AFTER the nominated player accepts the nomination on the clan page.
• 2D8 Senate Members may propose the removal of a clan member (subject to a majority vote of the Senate).
• 2D9 Senate Members will be listed in the following order: Clan Leader, Clan Co-Leader, then by Level (If there is a tie by level, then alphabetically for those tied).
• 2D10 Individual Members of the Senate are known as Senators.
2E Champions:
• 2E1 Clan Members are Champions if they have no other clan affiliation.
• 2E2 Champions may be nominated to join the Senate.
• 2E3 Champions may lead or fight in any clan match.
• 2E4 Champions may allow a recruit to join in a clan match map.
• 2E5 There is no limit to the number of Champions.
• 2E6 Champions may nominate new members to the clan. If a player is nominated by a Champion the player is part of the clan and placed into the appropriate slot AFTER the nominated player accepts the nomination on the clan page.
• 2E7 Champions will be listed in order by Level (If there is a tie by level, then alphabetically for those tied).
2F Knights:
• 2F1 Clan Members are Knights if they are also in any other clan (multi-clan).
• 2F2 Knights may only be nominated to join the Senate if there are already a minimum of 2 Senate Members with no other clan affiliation.
• 2F3 Knights may lead or fight in any clan match.
• 2F4 Knights may not allow a recruit to join in a clan match map (unless approved by a Champion or Senate Member).
• 2F5 There is no limit to the number of Knights.
• 2F6 Knights may nominate new members to the clan. If a player is nominated by a Knight – the player is part of the clan and listed as a recruit (to start) AFTER the nominated player accepts the nomination on the clan page.
• 2F7 Knights will be listed in order by Level (If there is a tie by level, then alphabetically for those tied).
2G Recruits:
• 2G1 All new members start as a RECRUIT if under level 10 or nominated by a Knight. (This rule was modified 10/2/2014 to allow any WC member to transition to VWC and be a full member, even if under level 10. The original rule still applies to all new members not transitioning to the clan directly from the WC/VWC merger)
• 2G2 After one week Recruits are voted on by the Senate if they are at least level 10. If approved by majority vote of the Senate, they are then promoted to either Champion (if they have no other clan affiliation) or Knight (if they are also in any other clan/multi-clan).
• 2G3 Members below level 10 remain as recruits until they reach level 10 in the game – (At that time they are voted on by the Senate to determine their promotion to either Champion or Knight).
• 2G4 Recruits may fight in a clan match only with a Senate Member or Champion present.
• 2G5 Recruits may not nominate new members to the clan.
• 2G6 Recruits will be listed in the order in which they became recruits.
BeatlesFan is the Founder of this Clan.
2B Clan Leader:
2B1 Clan Leader is the designated Leader of the Clan and speaks on behalf of the clan.
2B2 Only the Clan Leader may declare war on another clan.
2B3 Clan Leaders after the initial setup (BeatlesFan is the First Clan Leader) are elected for three month terms. Elections are held and follow the Clan Leader Election rules shown below.
2C Clan Co-Leader:
2C1 The Clan Co-Leader may speak with full authority for the Clan in the absence of the Clan Leader.
2D Senate:
• 2D1 Senate Members are voting members for clan decisions. Any major decisions are made by the Senate and majority rules. If there is not a majority vote, then the motion is not carried. In the event of a tie – The vote of the Clan Leader is the decision of the clan.
• 2D2 Senate Members must be nominated by either the Clan Leader or Co-Leader and are confirmed by a majority vote of the active Senate members. There is a maximum limit of six (6) Senate Members.
• 2D3 A minimum of two (2) Senate Members must have no other clan affiliation.
• 2D4 A maximum of four (4) Senate Members may be in other clans (multi-clan).
• 2D5 Senate Members may initiate/run/organize/lead any Clan Wars or matches.
• 2D6 Senate Members may allow a recruit to join in a clan match map.
• 2D7 Senate Members may nominate new members to the clan. If a player is nominated by a Senator – the player is part of the clan and placed into the appropriate slot AFTER the nominated player accepts the nomination on the clan page.
• 2D8 Senate Members may propose the removal of a clan member (subject to a majority vote of the Senate).
• 2D9 Senate Members will be listed in the following order: Clan Leader, Clan Co-Leader, then by Level (If there is a tie by level, then alphabetically for those tied).
• 2D10 Individual Members of the Senate are known as Senators.
2E Champions:
• 2E1 Clan Members are Champions if they have no other clan affiliation.
• 2E2 Champions may be nominated to join the Senate.
• 2E3 Champions may lead or fight in any clan match.
• 2E4 Champions may allow a recruit to join in a clan match map.
• 2E5 There is no limit to the number of Champions.
• 2E6 Champions may nominate new members to the clan. If a player is nominated by a Champion the player is part of the clan and placed into the appropriate slot AFTER the nominated player accepts the nomination on the clan page.
• 2E7 Champions will be listed in order by Level (If there is a tie by level, then alphabetically for those tied).
2F Knights:
• 2F1 Clan Members are Knights if they are also in any other clan (multi-clan).
• 2F2 Knights may only be nominated to join the Senate if there are already a minimum of 2 Senate Members with no other clan affiliation.
• 2F3 Knights may lead or fight in any clan match.
• 2F4 Knights may not allow a recruit to join in a clan match map (unless approved by a Champion or Senate Member).
• 2F5 There is no limit to the number of Knights.
• 2F6 Knights may nominate new members to the clan. If a player is nominated by a Knight – the player is part of the clan and listed as a recruit (to start) AFTER the nominated player accepts the nomination on the clan page.
• 2F7 Knights will be listed in order by Level (If there is a tie by level, then alphabetically for those tied).
2G Recruits:
• 2G1 All new members start as a RECRUIT if under level 10 or nominated by a Knight. (This rule was modified 10/2/2014 to allow any WC member to transition to VWC and be a full member, even if under level 10. The original rule still applies to all new members not transitioning to the clan directly from the WC/VWC merger)
• 2G2 After one week Recruits are voted on by the Senate if they are at least level 10. If approved by majority vote of the Senate, they are then promoted to either Champion (if they have no other clan affiliation) or Knight (if they are also in any other clan/multi-clan).
• 2G3 Members below level 10 remain as recruits until they reach level 10 in the game – (At that time they are voted on by the Senate to determine their promotion to either Champion or Knight).
• 2G4 Recruits may fight in a clan match only with a Senate Member or Champion present.
• 2G5 Recruits may not nominate new members to the clan.
• 2G6 Recruits will be listed in the order in which they became recruits.
Section 3 – Clan Rules:
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• 3A No cheating of any kind allowed in game.
• 3B No allying with clan members in a game unless it is announced before the map starts (such as in the title of the map, agreed by players in the lobby, or a clan match).
• 3C Each player fights with honor against all opponents – when we fight on the same map in a non-ally situation – we are all trying to win individually out of fairness to all others on that map.
• 3D The rules can be modified by vote of more than half of the active Senate.
• 3E No profanity , racism, or other inappropriate material on the forum clan page (No restrictions when not on the clan page on the forum).
• 3F Clan votes (unless otherwise posted such as the election rules) are subject to a maximum 7 day voting period by the Senate. If there is not a majority prior to the 7 day period – only the voting Senate members are considered in determining the outcome (e.g. – A proposed rule change is made and after 7 days only 3 Senate members have voted – then the outcome is determined by a majority of the 3 voting Senate members). This rule is in place to keep things timely so that decisions can be made. A proposal may be made for any new rule to impose a different time period when necessary – but by default the period is a maximum of 7 days (except elections).
• 3B No allying with clan members in a game unless it is announced before the map starts (such as in the title of the map, agreed by players in the lobby, or a clan match).
• 3C Each player fights with honor against all opponents – when we fight on the same map in a non-ally situation – we are all trying to win individually out of fairness to all others on that map.
• 3D The rules can be modified by vote of more than half of the active Senate.
• 3E No profanity , racism, or other inappropriate material on the forum clan page (No restrictions when not on the clan page on the forum).
• 3F Clan votes (unless otherwise posted such as the election rules) are subject to a maximum 7 day voting period by the Senate. If there is not a majority prior to the 7 day period – only the voting Senate members are considered in determining the outcome (e.g. – A proposed rule change is made and after 7 days only 3 Senate members have voted – then the outcome is determined by a majority of the 3 voting Senate members). This rule is in place to keep things timely so that decisions can be made. A proposal may be made for any new rule to impose a different time period when necessary – but by default the period is a maximum of 7 days (except elections).
Section 4 – Philosophy:
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• 4A Vortex Warriors are honorable. We don’t cheat. We always fight fair.
Section 5 – Clan Leader Election Rules:
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5A Clan Leader is an elected position after the initial setup (BeatlesFan is the First Clan Leader).
5B The Clan Leader serves a three month term as follows:
• January 1 to March 31 (Voting takes place December 1 to December 15)
• April 1 to June 30 (Voting takes place March 1 to March 15)
• July 1 to September 30 (Voting takes place June 1 to June 15)
• October 1 to December 31 (Voting takes place September 1 to September 15)
5C ALL Senate Members that have no other clan affiliation are automatically candidates for the Clan Leader position during an election cycle.
5D Senate Members with another clan affiliation (multi-clan) are not eligible to run for the position of Clan Leader (This is determined as of the first day of the voting period. If a Senate Member with another clan affiliation (multi-clan) wishes to run in the election they must quit the other clan by the first day of the voting period).
5E ALL Clan Members except Recruits each have TWO votes to cast (Recruits cannot vote). Members will vote for their choice of Clan Leader and Co-Leader. Their vote will be weighted as follows: Your vote for Clan Leader is worth 5 points when cast and your vote for Co-Leader is worth 3 points when cast. The election will take place on a thread for that election and votes are public.
5F TIES: In the event of a tie, if the then current Clan Leader is tied for the lead – they remain the Clan Leader. Only if there is a tie – If the current Clan Leader is not tied for first, then there is a three day runoff election with just the tied members as candidates. If a tie remains after the second round, then the current Clan Leader will select between the two tied candidates.
5G Clan Co-Leader Position: The Clan Co-Leader is the candidate receiving second place in the voting. In the event of a tie for second place – the new Clan Leader will designate the Co-Leader from the tied candidates for second place. This begins with the second Co-Leader. The first Co-Leader is to be designated by BeatlesFan during this cycle.
5H Clan Forum Page: The Clan Forum Page will be “owned” by the current Clan Leader. After any election (or other event) where there is a new Clan Leader – A new clan page will be “opened” by the new Clan Leader. Only this first post is to be copied exactly, and a new thread begins. A request will then be made to have the old thread locked.
5I: First Election will be held during the June 1 to June 15, 2014 time frame (for the term that starts on July 1, 2014).
5B The Clan Leader serves a three month term as follows:
• January 1 to March 31 (Voting takes place December 1 to December 15)
• April 1 to June 30 (Voting takes place March 1 to March 15)
• July 1 to September 30 (Voting takes place June 1 to June 15)
• October 1 to December 31 (Voting takes place September 1 to September 15)
5C ALL Senate Members that have no other clan affiliation are automatically candidates for the Clan Leader position during an election cycle.
5D Senate Members with another clan affiliation (multi-clan) are not eligible to run for the position of Clan Leader (This is determined as of the first day of the voting period. If a Senate Member with another clan affiliation (multi-clan) wishes to run in the election they must quit the other clan by the first day of the voting period).
5E ALL Clan Members except Recruits each have TWO votes to cast (Recruits cannot vote). Members will vote for their choice of Clan Leader and Co-Leader. Their vote will be weighted as follows: Your vote for Clan Leader is worth 5 points when cast and your vote for Co-Leader is worth 3 points when cast. The election will take place on a thread for that election and votes are public.
5F TIES: In the event of a tie, if the then current Clan Leader is tied for the lead – they remain the Clan Leader. Only if there is a tie – If the current Clan Leader is not tied for first, then there is a three day runoff election with just the tied members as candidates. If a tie remains after the second round, then the current Clan Leader will select between the two tied candidates.
5G Clan Co-Leader Position: The Clan Co-Leader is the candidate receiving second place in the voting. In the event of a tie for second place – the new Clan Leader will designate the Co-Leader from the tied candidates for second place. This begins with the second Co-Leader. The first Co-Leader is to be designated by BeatlesFan during this cycle.
5H Clan Forum Page: The Clan Forum Page will be “owned” by the current Clan Leader. After any election (or other event) where there is a new Clan Leader – A new clan page will be “opened” by the new Clan Leader. Only this first post is to be copied exactly, and a new thread begins. A request will then be made to have the old thread locked.
5I: First Election will be held during the June 1 to June 15, 2014 time frame (for the term that starts on July 1, 2014).
Section 6 – Active Player Definition:
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In order to “prove” that a player is still active the following applies:
• 6A All Members (Senate, Champion, Knight, Recruit) must post something to this clan page thread at least once every three months.
• 6B All Members must log into the game and play at least one game every three months.
• 6C During the first weekend of each month a verification will be made as to whether or not each player is active. ANY active clan member during the monthly check that did not have activity in the last two months will be moved to the Inactive Players section of the clan. This player is subject to removal if they remain inactive as shown in Rule 6D. (This rule was modified 10/2/2014 to allow all current active WC members to directly transition to VWC with full status. Those newly transitioned members will NOT be moved initially if they do not post. If anyone in the transition does not post by then, they will be moved to inactive in December 2014, and removed in January 2015 allowing them the same time period as any other new member)
• 6D During the monthly player verification, the Inactive Players will be removed from the clan if they have not shown any activity since last month when they were moved to Inactive status (total of 3 months inactive).
• 6E Any Inactive Player that shows activity before removal is restored to full status.
• 6F Any player that is removed from the clan due to inactivity will have to start over in order to rejoin the clan. Posting alone does not restore them to the clan.
• 6A All Members (Senate, Champion, Knight, Recruit) must post something to this clan page thread at least once every three months.
• 6B All Members must log into the game and play at least one game every three months.
• 6C During the first weekend of each month a verification will be made as to whether or not each player is active. ANY active clan member during the monthly check that did not have activity in the last two months will be moved to the Inactive Players section of the clan. This player is subject to removal if they remain inactive as shown in Rule 6D. (This rule was modified 10/2/2014 to allow all current active WC members to directly transition to VWC with full status. Those newly transitioned members will NOT be moved initially if they do not post. If anyone in the transition does not post by then, they will be moved to inactive in December 2014, and removed in January 2015 allowing them the same time period as any other new member)
• 6D During the monthly player verification, the Inactive Players will be removed from the clan if they have not shown any activity since last month when they were moved to Inactive status (total of 3 months inactive).
• 6E Any Inactive Player that shows activity before removal is restored to full status.
• 6F Any player that is removed from the clan due to inactivity will have to start over in order to rejoin the clan. Posting alone does not restore them to the clan.
Section 7 - Clan Colors
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• The Official Clan Colors are #000080 Blue and #FF80000 Orange
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