COMMUNITY GUIDE

Guild Recruitment Guide

Find the perfect guild or recruit amazing members for your MapleStory Classic guild

Updated: December 20248 min read

The Importance of Guilds

Guilds are the heart of the MapleStory Classic community. A great guild provides training partners, boss parties, social connections, and makes the game exponentially more fun. Whether you're looking to join a guild or build one from scratch, this guide has you covered.

Finding a Guild

Where to Look

🔍 Reddit

r/maplestory_classic has weekly recruitment threads

💬 Discord

MapleStory Classic community servers

🎮 In-Game

Free Market and popular training spots

📱 Forums

Official MapleStory Classic forums

What to Look For

Active Members

Check how many members are online during your typical play times

Similar Playstyle

Casual vs hardcore, social vs goal-oriented, PvE vs PvP focus

Good Communication

Active Discord or guild chat, organized events, responsive leadership

Level Range

Find a guild with members near your level for training partners

Building Your Guild

Starting a Guild

Requirements

  • • Level 10 or higher
  • • 1,500,000 mesos (guild creation fee)
  • • 5 additional signatures from other players
  • • A unique guild name (check availability first!)

Steps to Create

  1. 1.Find the Guild Manager NPC in any major town
  2. 2.Pay the 1.5 million meso creation fee
  3. 3.Choose your guild name and emblem
  4. 4.Collect 5 signatures from willing players
  5. 5.Return to finalize guild creation

Recruitment Strategies

📢 Free Market Advertising

Set up shop in FM with a catchy recruitment message. Include level requirements, playstyle, and Discord link.

🎯 Training Spot Recruitment

Visit popular training spots and invite active players who seem like a good fit. Personal invites work well!

🌐 Online Presence

Post on Reddit, Discord, and forums weekly. Include screenshots, achievements, and member testimonials.

🎉 Host Events

Organize open guild PQs or boss runs. Let potential recruits experience your community firsthand.

Guild Management Best Practices

📋 Clear Rules

Establish and communicate guild rules early. Cover activity requirements, behavior expectations, and loot distribution.

👑 Leadership Structure

Assign Junior Masters and guild positions. Distribute responsibility to prevent burnout.

📅 Regular Events

Schedule weekly Zakum runs, PQ nights, or training sessions. Consistency builds community.

💬 Active Discord

Create a Discord server with channels for different topics. Out-of-game communication is crucial.

🎯 Activity Tracking

Monitor member activity and contribution. Remove consistently inactive members to keep the guild healthy.

🎁 Recognition System

Recognize top contributors monthly. Simple recognition boosts morale and engagement.

Recruitment Message Template

Example recruitment message:

[Your Guild Name] is Recruiting! 🏰

Guild Level: [X]

Members: [X/100]

Focus: [Social/Bossing/Training/PvP/etc.]

Requirements:

  • Level [X]+ (flexible for active players)
  • Active [X] times per week minimum
  • Discord required
  • Mature and friendly attitude

What We Offer:

  • Daily Zakum runs
  • Organized PQ parties
  • Active Discord community
  • Experienced players willing to help
  • Fun events and giveaways

Join Us: Whisper [IGN] or join our Discord: [link]

Red Flags to Avoid

❌ Toxic Leadership

Drama, favoritism, or abusive behavior from guild leaders. Leave immediately.

❌ Inactive Guild

If most members haven't logged in for weeks, find a more active community.

❌ Unreasonable Requirements

Excessive donation demands, mandatory daily attendance, or exploitative rules.

❌ No Organization

Guilds without structure, communication, or leadership become chaotic quickly.

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