First of all, it is intensely ironic that “gaming” for many years, was regarded as an anti-social practice. It was felt that gaming was bad for children since it kept them holed up in their rooms staring at a computer or television screen for hours with little to no human conversation or contact.
My, my how things have changed for the gaming hobby….
As gaming has becomes a more popular pratice among children and adults alike, gamers have found an outlet to bridge the gap between their love for gaming and human contact with the formation of online gaming communities!
These communities not only enable gamers to share their favorite games with like-minded individuals, but also allows them to take their favorite game to another level by joining clans or guilds.
A clan or guild is a group of players who regularly play together in a particular (or various different) multiplayer games. It could be anywhere for a couple of friends playing together to hundreds of people in a more organized setting.
Typically, there are “ranks” assigned to clan/guild members based on their experience. Smaller groups might have a single leader whereas larger organizations might have 2 or more.
The benefits of joining a clan is not only limited to engaging in some sort of social contact with others. It’s also a way to share information with others and learn from others to progress through levels of gameplay.
Additionally, there may be competitive benefits. Some clans run competitions or scrimmages and taking part enables a gamer to socially tout their skills.
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