Captain Del
Pirate
Ahoy there pirates!
My name is Captain Delmaria Darkskull, Guildmaster of Partners N Crime, one of the finest collections of knaves, scallywags, and pirates throughout the Seven Seas!
Who is Partners N Crime?
Partners N Crime was originally started on June 15th, 2009 as the continuation of it's former Partners In Crime, which folded after the guildmaster, Norries Savviness, had taken a leave from the game and deleted her main pirate. The thought of the guild ending was unbearable - it had sailed the seas of the Caribbean from it's first day on December 2nd, 2007, and ever since then had collected a large variety of adventurers who all had grown attached to the family that stemmed from the guild. Because of this, the officers of PIC met together to discuss the guild's fate; in which, after a few days of discussion, it was decided that a new guild (with Savvy's blessing,) would act as the continuation of Partners In Crime under a new Guildmaster - myself.
We are a relatively medium-sized guild of roughly 140 members, though we house some of the toughest pirates in all the Caribbean! The majority of our members are participants in the Caribbean's community across the many fansites we explore, though we are most prominently found on Pirates Online Forums, where we have a guild subforum to keep our members updated on all that goes on. We strive to make sure every member feels welcomed - every day is a new adventure as we dedicate our time to helping each other with Quests, Sailing, Leveling, and other activities, as well as generally taking our time and having fun together, as a guild on a variety of topics such as Privateering, PvPing, Looting, Roleplaying, Raiding, and even our own Guild Quest. The best thing about our guild is that we are diverse, and that we do our best to make sure every pirate has something to enjoy.
On top of the Pirate Code set down by Morgan and Bartholomew, these partners in crime follow a Codex that has established the basis of what is meant to exemplify kindness and compassion even in the lands of the Caribbean. Whether a Member or a Co-Guildmaster, EVERY pirate within our guild is expected to know and follow these rules, and none, not even myself, are exempt from following them.
--RESPECT YOUR FELLOW GUILDMATES! The simplest yet most important rule of our guild. Partners are expected to treat their fellow guildmates as you would family members, for in a sense we will always act as each other's family whenever needed. Harassment, annoying or aggressive behavior, and/or making others feel uncomfortable intentionally is acceptable.
- Our guild is very open with one another, and as such we have opened ourselves as a guild of great diversity. We as a guild house people of all races, religions, ***ual orientations, affiliations, and backgrounds, and as such it is expected that each and every one of our members remains open-minded and tolerant of the others who may be found here. While we are not asking you to change what you believe in, we are asking you to respect and love others for who they are - and those who feel otherwise will be asked to leave.
- Additional respect is to be paid to the Staff Members of the guild (Veterans, Officers, Senior Officers, Co-Guildmasters, and myself) for the work that they invest in the guild. While the Staff in NO WAY is treated better than the members, we ask that you look up to them as a sign of respect.
- Remember that it's just a game! Pirates who are bad sports or tend to get worked up while playing (outside of role-playing, of course) may not be good fits in our guild. We are very competitive with one another, but everything is done for the sake of fun and should never be taken too seriously.
- Pirates are allowed to freely teleport to one another when they are in the same crew. Crews are made for the common purpose of playing the game together, so unless specified otherwise, you are always allowed to teleport to a pirate if they are in the same crew.
- GRIEFING OF OTHER PIRATES WILL NOT BE TOLERATED IN ANY WAY! Griefing is defined as harassing, bothering, or fighting with other players in an attempt to evoke a response or to cause harm/show disrespect to that person, or their guild. Regardless of how a pirate/guild has treated you in the past, when you are in this guild you are to hold yourself to a higher standard than choosing to pick fights with others. As such, griefing other pirates will more often than not result in immediate ejection from the guild.
- Remember to always respect the captain of a ship and his or her ship, as well as other pirates when looting or leveling. Courtesy is key!
--Never request a promotion within the guild! We are very careful about who we promote as a guild as we wish to keep a very good hold on our guild, so promotions are handed out sparingly around these waters. Rest assured, we are always willing to promote a pirate when we feel that they have shown that they are an active part of the guild, have spent a considerable amount of time as a loyal member, and have positively contributed to the guild as a whole.
--Use of glitches, hacks, or third party programs is frowned upon! Our guild goes by a general rule of thumb when it comes to issues like this: If it affects the game, the guild, or gives you an unfair advantage over others, it is not allowed.
- "Glitches that give you an advantage" are just that; glitches that can be used to gain advantage over another pirate in any way, shape, or form. For example, using a glitch to help yourself survive in PvP or doing the Muertos Moon would result in a strike, as you are using an unfair advantage put yourself ahead of the game. Another example would be an exploit with a quest that would allow you to gain continuous rep from it. We're a guild that plays the game fairly, and will not have anybody thinking otherwise.
- We have encountered certain guilds and pirates in the past who believe that using certain programs is fine so long as "you don't get caught," or because "they're pirates." However, we are better than stooping low enough to use macros and hacks - as such, any pirate caught using a hack, macro, or third party program to cheat will be immediately ejected.
- Proper punctuation and grammar is strongly encouraged! On top of eliminating the feeling of "noobish" typing, proper keyboarding makes communication between members a lot easier, which is the key to keeping the guild round and happy. Although it may be difficult for some of our younger members to type properly, it is necessary you try your best to type in the most correct manner possible.
All members, whether they be Members or Co-Guildmasters, are expected to know and follow these rules at all times.
For pirates to be able to join Partners N Crime, they must be prepared to meet a few qualifications to make sure they will work well within the guild:
--Must be a mature pirate. While we are accepting of all pirates, regardless of age or background, we ask that pirates who look to join this guild find themselves willing to contribute to a more "mature" atmosphere. Our guild is comprised of a good group of mature, fun-loving teenagers and adults, so while we do look for pirates who are willing to have a good time and enjoy the game, we ask that you are also able to keep yourself under control and well-behaved... even for pirates :winkies:
--Must be friendly and fun-loving! Partners N Crime is a guild whose primary goal is to build friendships through enjoying Pirates Online to the fullest extent, so pirates who wish to join must be prepared to interact with your fellow guildmates! Being social is key to being a member in our guild, as nearly all of our activities are done together as a guild. As a partner, you need to be willing to mingle and socialize with every member, regardless of who they are or how long you have known them.
--Must be tolerant of other systems of belief, ideas, and ideals. Given the diversity of our guild, it is very likely you will find at least one person who you will disagree with. Despite this, you are to treat every member with equal love and dignity, as in this guild we are all one another's family members, and should be treated as such no matter who they are.
--Be as out-going as you can be! Usually shyness and partners in crime are two things that never mix, as we are notoriously one of the most open and LOUD guilds in the Caribbean! Pirates who are considering joining the partners must be prepared to play an active part not only when it comes to interacting with their guild members, but as well as the Pirates Online Community as a whole.
--Must be an active player. As much as we hate to remove pirates from the guild due to inactivity, as well value every single one of our members, we like to keep our guild clean and "unclustered." This means, if you are looking to join the partners, you must be willing to come on as often as possible.
- Real life ALWAYS comes first when it comes to playing the game, and we understand that. If you have to go inactive due to real life obligations, nothing will be held against you.
In Summary, what makes it worth joining Partners N Crime?
- An active community of over 140 unique and individual pirates!
- Dozens of mastered and high-leveled companions that are always willing to lend a hand for whatever you need!
- Well-trained and honorable crew mates who are always looking to join you on adventures!
- A wide range of guild activities to participate in daily, such as Privateering, PvPing, Raiding, Looting, Roleplaying, playing various games such as Freeze Tag, Hide and Seek, Capture the Flag, Mafia (etc.), Minigames, and much much more!
- Weekly Captain's Crew Nights, where the guild gathers to participate in a new and fun experience each week!
- Partner of the Week, where once a week a pirate from the guild is chosen by the guild's members to be recognized for their hard work and commitment to the guild!
- Openness to many of the Caribbean's collected communities, including a subforumdesigned specifically for our guild on Pirates Online Forums!
- Monthly Victory Shark Guild Fleets, where each month the guild's owners of the guild's ship the Victory Shark come together to participate in a guild fleet hosted with a different theme each month!
- A private guild site where pirates are welcome to seek advice and help about anything they have on their mind, as well as discuss any topic imaginable even outside of the game!
- Dozens of pieces of unique guild artwork to show your pride around the Caribbean!
- Large-scale Caribbean events hosted by the guild or it's members meant to bring the Caribbean together for the sole purpose of fun, such as Operation: For the Rum!, The Battle of the Scoundrels, and Operation: United We Stand!
- A family-like, mature atmosphere where no pirate feels unwelcomed or unloved!
- Much, much more!
Happy pirating, mates!
Capt. Delmaria Darkskull
Partners N Crime Guildmaster
