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{{Year|Year=2004|Image=WG vs Rune Outlaws 5.jpg|Caption=WG in a [[WG vs Rune Outlaws (2004)|war with the Rune Outlaws]]|Game=[[RuneScape Classic]] (up to March)<br>[[RuneScape 2]] (March onwards)|Forum=[[AvidGamers]] (up to April)<br>[[S7]] (April - July)<br>[[S4]] (July onwards)|Pre=[[2003]]|Next=[[2005]]}}
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{{Year|Year=2004|Image=WG vs Rune Outlaws 5.jpg|Caption=[[WG vs Rune Outlaws (2004)|WG vs Rune Outlaws]]|Game=[[RuneScape Classic]] (up to March)<br>[[RuneScape 2]] (March onward)|Forum=[[AvidGamers website|AvidGamers]] (up to April)<br>[[S7 forums|S7]] (April - July)<br>[[S4 forums|S4]] (July onward)|Pre=[[2003]]|Next=[[2005]]}}
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'''2004''' was the first complete year of the [[Wilderness Guardians]], and the year in which [[RuneScape 2]] replaced [[RuneScape Classic]] as the flagship game of [[Jagex]].
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'''2004''' was the 1st complete year of the [[Wilderness Guardians]], and the year in which [[RuneScape 2]] replaced [[RuneScape Classic]] as the flagship game of [[Jagex]].
  
 
==Summary==
 
==Summary==
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<p>WG had gained over 100 members by January of 2004, and for the majority of the year WG's main focus was on [[PK Trip]]s ("Raids") in [[RuneScape 2]] (which had been released in March). They did encounter significant issues as a result of their [[PvP]] activity - the clan developed [[rivalry|rivalries]] with [[Rivalry#Anarchy|Anarchy]] and [[Fear]], and the first [[exodus]] ([[The Synergy]]) was formed by ex-member '''Eragon Cd'''. Fear and Syn would later [[Alliance|ally]] with WG. The clan also implemented its first [[requirements]] of 60+ combat to try and improve member quality and standards. In late 2004, after being insulted by the [[Rune Outlaws]], WG declared their [[WG vs Rune Outlaws (2004)|first war]] - however the fight was crashed by the '''Knights of Death''', and no victor was decided.</p>
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<p>WG had gained over 100 members by January of 2004, and for the majority of the year WG's main focus was on [[PK trip]]s ("Raids") in [[RuneScape 2]] (which had been released in March). They did encounter significant issues as a result of their [[PvP]] activity - the clan developed [[rivalry|rivalries]] with [[Rivalry#Anarchy|Anarchy]] and [[Fear]], and the first [[exodus]] ([[The Synergy]]). Fear and Syn would later [[Alliance|ally]] with WG. The clan also implemented its first [[requirements]] of 60+ combat to try and improve member quality and standards. In November, after being insulted by the [[Rune Outlaws]], WG hosted their [[WG vs Rune Outlaws (2004)|first war]].</p>
  
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==List of Events==
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==Major Events==
  
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===January===
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===January - March===
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[[File:2004 Flash Animation.png|thumb|A screenshot from the [[The_Wilderness_Guardians_(2004_Animation)|2004 Flash animation]] by [[His Lordship]], showing the creation of Gielinor]]
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[[File:2004 Flash Animation.png|thumb|[[The Wilderness Guardians (2004)]]]]
  
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* January 3 - '''[[Council of Dragons]]''': [[His Lordship]] and '''Jorle Joca''' formed an [[alliance]] between WG and the non-PvP clan CoD, after [[His Lordship]] was introduced to CoD by '''Mortus Sabre'''.<ref name="timeline">[https://web.archive.org/web/20041011020834/http://www.wildernessguardians.com:80/schedule.htm Wildguard History], ''The Wilderness Guardians''. Archived from the original on 11 October 2004, retrieved 17 March 2025.</ref>, after [[His Lordship]] was introduced to CoD by '''Mortus Sabre'''.<ref>'''His Lordship''' (4 February 2005), [https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/wildernessguardians/ahoy-there-t3164.html#p9277241 Re: "Ahoy There"], ''S4''. Retrieved 17 March 2025.</ref>
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* January 3 - '''[[Council of Dragons]]''': [[His Lordship]] and '''Jorle Joca''' formed an [[alliance]] between WG and the non-PvP clan CoD, after [[His Lordship]] was introduced to CoD by '''Mortus Sabre'''.
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* January 5 - '''[[The Wilderness Guardians (2004 Animation)]]''': [[His Lordship]] released his first [[Flash Animation]] for WG<ref>[https://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/143924 The Wilderness Guardians], ''Newgrounds''. Retrieved 17 March 2025.</ref>
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* January 5 - '''[[The Wilderness Guardians (2004)]]''': [[His Lordship]] released his first [[Flash movie]] for WG.
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* January 6 - His Lordship left on a holiday to Malaysia, leading to a period of inactivity in WG which would last for around 2 weeks.<ref name="timeline"></ref>
 
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* January 21 - His Lordship returned from his holiday to Malaysia.<ref name="timeline"></ref>
 
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* January 25 - WG recruited their 60th member, less than 2 months after opening.<ref name="timeline"></ref>
 
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===February===
 
  
 
* February 4 - WG's first clan [[website]] was fully constructed. Features included a message board, chat room, private message system, games, and miscellaneous documentation.<ref name="timeline"></ref>
 
* February 4 - WG's first clan [[website]] was fully constructed. Features included a message board, chat room, private message system, games, and miscellaneous documentation.<ref name="timeline"></ref>
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* February 20 - WG recruited their 100th member, and planned an in-game party to celebrate.<ref name="timeline"></ref>
 
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===March===
 
  
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* March 10 - WG held an in-game party to celebrate reaching 100 members. It was considered very successful, apart from one player who brought telegrabs - but WG gained a few new recruits as well.<ref name="timeline"></ref>
 
 
* March 15 - [[Rick Hamm]] replaced '''Sum41xx''' as the second [[Co-Leader]] of WG, and '''Docster''' was made 3rd-in-Command at Rick's request.<ref name="timeline"></ref>
 
* March 15 - [[Rick Hamm]] replaced '''Sum41xx''' as the second [[Co-Leader]] of WG, and '''Docster''' was made 3rd-in-Command at Rick's request.<ref name="timeline"></ref>
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* March 29 - '''[[RuneScape 2]]''': the new game was launched<ref>[https://runescape.wiki/w/RuneScape_2 RuneScape 2], ''The RuneScape Wiki''. Retrieved 18 March 2025.</ref>, and WG began the transition over from [[RuneScape Classic]], losing only a few members in the process.<ref name="timeline"></ref>
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* March 29 - '''[[RuneScape 2]]''': the second version of the [[RuneScape]] game was launched, and WG began the transition over from [[RuneScape Classic]], losing only a few members in the process.<ref name="timeline">[https://web.archive.org/web/20041011020834/http://www.wildernessguardians.com:80/schedule.htm Wildguard History], ''The Wilderness Guardians''. Archived from the original on 11 October 2004, retrieved 17 March 2025.</ref>
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===April===
 
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[[File:PK Trip April 2004.jpeg|thumb|A [[F2P]] [[PK trip]] in April]]
 
  
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* April 17 (or 27)<ref>''Historical accounts written near the time say the change occurred on the 17th, but a news announcement on the clan website says the 27th.''</ref> - '''[[S7 forums]]''': WG switched from their [[AvidGamers website]] to new [[InvisionFree]] forums at the suggestion of [[Rick Hamm]].<ref name="timeline"></ref>
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===April - June===
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* April 24 - It was decided that His Lordship and [[Rick Hamm]] would have equal share of the [[Leader|leadership]] of WG.<ref name="news"></ref>
 
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* April 24 - '''[[FrontPage website]]''': His Lordship released a brand new [[website]] for WG to replace the [[AvidGamers website]].<ref name="news">[https://web.archive.org/web/20040708001550/http://www.wildernessguardians.com/ Clan News], ''Wilderness Guardians''. Archived from the original on 8 July 2004, retrieved 18 March 2025.</ref>
 
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* April 24 - His Lordship wrote an advertisement for WG on the '''Rune Village''' [[fansite]]. There was a little controversy over [[ARPK|Anti-PKing]], but a large number of recruits were gained.<ref name="timeline"></ref>
 
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* April 27 - His Lordship wrote the first version of [[The Wilderness (Thesis)]] - but it was lost prior to publication.<ref name="timeline"></ref>
 
  
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===May===
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* April 17 (or 27)<ref>''Historical accounts written near the time say the change occurred on the 17th, but a news announcement on the clan website says the 27th.''</ref> - '''[[S7 forums]]''': WG switched from their [[AvidGamers website]] to new [[InvisionFree]] forums at the suggestion of [[Rick Hamm]].
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* April 24 - It was decided that His Lordship and [[Rick Hamm]] would have equal share of the [[Leader|leadership]] of WG.<ref name="news">[https://web.archive.org/web/20040708001550/http://www.wildernessguardians.com/ Clan News], ''Wilderness Guardians''. Archived from the original on 8 July 2004, retrieved 18 March 2025.</ref>
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* April 24 - '''[[FrontPage website]]''': His Lordship released a brand new [[website]] for WG to replace the [[AvidGamers website]].
  
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* May 9 - The May event calendar commenced: events included a Fishing Trawler game, a birthday party, a duelling contest, a photo contest, and a fire fest.<ref name="news"></ref>
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* May - WG member '''Falco307''' bribed his way to a high rank, and attempted a mutiny by trying to convince the clan that he was the new new leader. The coup failed, and Falco and his accomplice '''Jedi Rin''' were [[Exile|banned]] - the first bannings in WG history.<ref name="timeline"></ref>
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* ''Unknown'' - His Lordship began processing membership applications via a form on the clan website.<ref name="timeline"></ref>
 
 
* May 17 - [[Lord Xin]] and [[Rick Hamm]] were appointed official [[Co-Leader]]s of WG, and an in-game ceremony was held.<ref name="timeline"></ref>
 
* May 17 - [[Lord Xin]] and [[Rick Hamm]] were appointed official [[Co-Leader]]s of WG, and an in-game ceremony was held.<ref name="timeline"></ref>
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* May 21 - WG reached 100 members for the second time (after inactive members had been removed in a past activity sweep).<ref name="timeline"></ref>
 
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* May 29 - WG's first [[PK trip]] with over 25 members attending was held.<ref name="timeline"></ref>
 
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* ''Unknown'' - WG member '''Falco307''' bribed his way to a high rank, and attempted a mutiny by trying to convince the clan that he was the new new leader. The coup failed, and Falco and his accomplice '''Jedi Rin''' were [[Exile|banned]] - the first bannings in WG history.<ref name="timeline"></ref>
 
  
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===June===
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* June 5 - '''[[Requirements]]''': WG's first set of in-game requirements were made, and new members would need a combat level of 60+ to join.
  
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* June 5 - '''[[Requirements]]''': WG's first set of in-game requirements were made, and new members would need a combat level of 60+ to join.<ref name="timeline"></ref>
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===July - September===
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* June 15 - WG conducted an inactivity sweep, reducing the clan to around 60 members - and His Lordship began a recruitment campaign to try and replenish the numbers.<ref name="timeline"></ref>
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[[File:PK Trip July 2004.jpg|thumb|A F2P [[PK trip]] in July]]
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* June 20 - His Lordship held talks with diplomat '''Cajun Sabre''' in order to strengthen the bond between WG and their [[Alliance|allies]] [[The Sabres]].<ref name="timeline"></ref>
 
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* June 21 - WG started hosting their first PK trips in [[P2P]] worlds, and the first photo album was published on the clan [[website]].<ref name="timeline"></ref>
 
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* June 23 - WG reached 100 members for the third time (after inactive members had been removed in past activity sweeps).<ref name="timeline"></ref>
 
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* June 25 - WG attempted to find a rival clan to host their first [[war]] against.<ref name="news"></ref>
 
  
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===July===
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* July 3/10 - WG encountered [[Rivalry#Anarchy|Anarchy]] on PK trips, and the trips were considered "ruined". His Lordship and Rick Hamm, with the support of The Sabres, declared war on Anarchy, but they refused to fight.<ref name="timeline"></ref>
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[[File:PK Trip July 2004.jpg|thumb|A F2P PK trip in July]]
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* July 20 (or 30)<ref>''Once again, historical accounts written near the time say the change occurred on the 20th, but a news announcement on the clan website says the 30th.''</ref> - '''[[S4 forums]]''': WG switched from their [[S7 forums]] to S4 (possibly on the 30th).
  
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* July 3 - WG encountered [[Rivalry#Anarchy|Anarchy]] on a PK trip for the first time, and His Lordship and other staff members were killed.<ref name="timeline"></ref>
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* August 2 - '''[[The Synergy]]''': WG member '''Eragon Cd''' and around 10 others left WG to found Syn, the first [[exodus]] of WG.
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* July 10 - Anarchy "ruined" a WG PK trip for the second time. His Lordship and Rick Hamm, with the support of The Sabres, declared war on Anarchy, but they refused to fight.<ref name="timeline"></ref>
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* August 5 - '''[[Wilderness Thesis (2004)]]''': His Lordship published a ~6,500-word document on [[PvP]] and clans in RuneScape.
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* July 16 - Plans for a major update to the FrontPage website were drawn up.<ref name="timeline"></ref>
 
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* July 20 (or 30)<ref>''Once again, historical accounts written near the time say the change occurred on the 20th, but a news announcement on the clan website says the 30th.''</ref> - '''[[S4 forums]]''': WG switched from the [[S7 forums]] to S4 (possibly on the 30th), and was reduced to around 60 active members in the process - but structural changes such as forum ranks and the "Clan Production" system were also implemented.<ref name="timeline"></ref>
 
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* July 25 - His Lordship began work on a major update to the [[FrontPage website]], which would not be completed until November 20th.<ref name="news2">[https://web.archive.org/web/20040828151708/http://www.wildernessguardians.com:80/ Clan News], ''The Wilderness Guardians''. Archived from the original on 28 August 2004, retrieved 18 March 2025.</ref>
 
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* July 29 - Ex-Anarchy member '''tibberman''' wrote an insultive post about WG on the '''Rune Village''' [[fansite]]. Contrary to his aim of ridiculing WG, many other clans approached WG to discuss politics and alliances as a direct result.<ref>'''tibberman''' (29 July 2004), [https://web.archive.org/web/20040818185443/http://runevillage.net/ThePub/viewtopic.php?t=156095&amp "Wilderness Guardians Read"], ''Rune Village''. Archived from the original on 18 August 2004, retrieved 17 March 2025.</ref>
 
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* July 29 - The first PK trip with over 35 members present was held.<ref name="timeline"></ref>
 
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===August===
 
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* August 2 - '''[[The Synergy]]''': '''Eragon Cd''' and around 10 other members left WG to found Syn, the first [[exodus]] of WG.<ref>'''Eragon Cd''' (10 May 2007), [https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/synergy/viewtopic.php?p=3404387#p3404387 "Ahem...."], ''The Synergy''. Retrieved 18 March 2025.</ref>
 
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* August 5 - '''[[The Wilderness (Thesis)]]''': His Lordship published a ~6,500-word document on [[PvP]] and clans in RuneScape.<ref name="news2"></ref>
 
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* August 5 - WG may have formed an alliance with the [[Alliance#The_RS_Warriors|RS Warriors]].
 
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* August 12 - WG re-opened applications for new members (which were presumably closed while the website was being updated).<ref name="news2"></ref>
 
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===September===
 
  
 
* September 4 - [[Rick Hamm]] deleted the entire contents of the [[S4 forums]] and [[His Lordship]]'s forum account, believing that His Lordship was responsible for hacking [[The Synergy]]'s forums.<ref>'''His Lordship''' (using Lord Xin's account) (4 September 2004), [https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/wildernessguardians/viewtopic.php?p=3519723#p3519723 "Whats Happened To The Forums"], ''S4''. Retrieved 15 March 2025.</ref>
 
* September 4 - [[Rick Hamm]] deleted the entire contents of the [[S4 forums]] and [[His Lordship]]'s forum account, believing that His Lordship was responsible for hacking [[The Synergy]]'s forums.<ref>'''His Lordship''' (using Lord Xin's account) (4 September 2004), [https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/wildernessguardians/viewtopic.php?p=3519723#p3519723 "Whats Happened To The Forums"], ''S4''. Retrieved 15 March 2025.</ref>
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* September 6 - Peace between WG and Syn after a month of hostility was achieved - WG council member '''Palidore''' made an offer to Syn rank '''Kanchellsis''' on [[His Lordship]]'s behalf, and Syn leader '''Eragon Cd''' accepted a state of neutrality.<ref>'''His Lordship''' (6 September 2004), [https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/wildernessguardians/viewtopic.php?p=3650486 "Clan Diplomat Wanted"], ''S4''. Retrieved 15 March 2025.</ref>
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* September 6 - Peace between WG and Syn after a month of hostility was achieved.<ref>'''His Lordship''' (6 September 2004), [https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/wildernessguardians/viewtopic.php?p=3650486 "Clan Diplomat Wanted"], ''S4''. Retrieved 15 March 2025.</ref>
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* September 22 - His Lordship started a [[2004 Census|Clan Census]] to keep track of WG's progress and save statistics.<ref>'''His Lordship''' (22 September 2004), [https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/wildernessguardians/official-clan-census-t778.html "Official Clan Census"], ''S4''. Retrieved 3 March 2025.</ref>
 
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* September 26 - [[Lord Xin]] held a poll asking what members wanted WG's stance with [[The Synergy]] to be - 76% voted in favour of an [[alliance]].<ref>'''Lord Xin''' (26 September 2004), [https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/wildernessguardians/viewtopic.php?p=5002006 "The Synergy"], ''S4''. Retrieved 15 March 2025.</ref>
 
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===October===
 
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[[File:PK Trip October 2004.jpg|thumb|A F2P PK trip in October]]
 
  
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* October 2 - '''[[The Synergy]]''': WG and Syn formed an alliance, after a month of peace and friendly relations.<ref>'''His Lordship''' (2 October 2004), [https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/wildernessguardians/viewtopic.php?p=5366727 "Back On Track"], ''S4''. Retrieved 15 March 2025.</ref>
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===October - December===
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* October 3 - WG's [[requirements]] were raised to level 70+ combat in June, up from 60+ in June.<ref name="news3">[https://web.archive.org/web/20041202194452/http://www.wildernessguardians.com:80/ Clan News], ''The Wilderness Guardians''. Archived from the original on 2 December 2004, retrieved 18 March 2025.</ref>
 
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* October 4 - The results of WG's [[2004 Census|Clan Census]] were published.<ref>'''His Lordship''' (4 October 2004), [https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/wildernessguardians/census-results-t940.html "Census Results"], ''S4''. Retrieved 3 March 2025.</ref>
 
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* October 30 - WG hit the 150-member mark.<ref name="news3"></ref>
 
  
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===November===
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* October 2 - '''[[The Synergy]]''': WG and Syn formed an alliance, after a month of peace and friendly relations.
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* November 3 - '''[[Member of the Month]]''': The MotM award was introduced (and the first recipient was '''Mochacho456'''), along with "veteran capes".<ref>'''His Lordship''' (3 November 2004), [https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/wildernessguardians/rewards-for-clan-members-t1221.html#p6830936 "Rewards For Clan Members"], ''S4''. Retrieved 3 March 2025.</ref>
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* October 4 - '''[[2004 Census]]''': the results of WG's first clan census were published.
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* November 3 - [[Lord Xin]] posted his resignation from WG for the first time.<ref name="news3"></ref>
 
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* November 14 - '''[[Rune Outlaws]]''': Following an insulting message from RO, His Lordship publically declared war via the '''Rune Village''' [[fansite]].<ref>'''His Lordship''' (14 November 2004), [https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/wildernessguardians/we-39-re-going-to-war-t1329.html "We're Going To War"], ''S4''. Retrieved 3 March 2025.</ref>
 
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* November 10 - His Lordship began a 3-week period of inactivity due to real life exams, but revealed that he would return to organise [[2004 Anniversary|anniversary celebrations]] for WG's first birthday in December.<ref>'''His Lordship''' (10 November 2004), [https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/wildernessguardians/viewtopic.php?p=7124638#p7124638 "Why I've Not Been Active"], ''S4''. Retrieved 18 March 2025.</ref>
 
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* November 16 - His Lordship and RO leader '''Renesito''' scheduled the war for the 27th<ref>'''His Lordship''' (16 November 2004), [https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/wildernessguardians/war-is-official-t1347.html "War Is Official"], ''S4''. Retrieved 3 March 2025.</ref>
 
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* November 20 - '''[[FrontPage website]]''': WG's [[website]] received a major update, bringing it close to how it appears in [[Vio]]'s 2025 [https://wildernessguardians.com/frontpage/ rebuild].<ref name="news3"></ref>
 
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* November 20 - An activity sweep to remove inactive members commenced.<ref name="news3"></ref>
 
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* November 21 -  WG's [[WG vs Rune Outlaws (2004)|first clan war]] against RO was confirmed by His Lordship and Renesito.<ref>'''His Lordship''' (21 November 2004), [https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/wildernessguardians/full-scale-war-confirmed-t1411.html "Full Scale War Confirmed"], ''S4''. Retrieved 3 March 2025.</ref>
 
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* November 23 - The [[2004 Anniversary]] celebrations for WG's first birthday were announced - an entire week of events was planned for December.<ref>'''His Lordship''' (23 November 2004), [https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/wildernessguardians/viewtopic.php?p=7701227#p7701227 "The Clan Anniversary"], ''S4''. Retrieved 18 March 2025.</ref>
 
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* November 24 - His Lordship wrote a new recruitment topic for WG on the '''Rune Village''' [[fansite]].<ref>'''His Lordship''' (24 November 2004), [https://web.archive.org/web/20041225054026/http://www.runevillage.net/ThePub/viewtopic.php?t=216432&amp ":: Wildguard :: Elite AntiPKers :: 75+ Combat :: Active!!!"], ''Rune Village''. Archived from the original on 25 December 2004, retrieved 17 March 2025.</ref>
 
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* November 27 - '''[[WG vs Rune Outlaws (2004)]]''': WG fought RO and the '''Knights of Death'' in their first ever [[war]].
 
  
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===December===
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* November 3 - '''[[Member of the Month]]''': the MotM award was introduced (and the first recipient was '''Mochacho456'''), along with "veteran capes".<ref>'''His Lordship''' (3 November 2004), [https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/wildernessguardians/rewards-for-clan-members-t1221.html#p6830936 "Rewards For Clan Members"], ''S4''. Retrieved 3 March 2025.</ref>
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[[File:2004 Veteran War 3.jpg|thumb|The [[Veteran War]] during the [[2004 Anniversary]]]]
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* November 14 - His Lordship publically declared war on the [[Rune Outlaws]] via the '''Rune Village''' [[fansite]].<ref>'''His Lordship''' (14 November 2004), [https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/wildernessguardians/we-39-re-going-to-war-t1329.html "We're Going To War"], ''S4''. Retrieved 30 April 2025.</ref>
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* November 20 - '''[[FrontPage website]]''': WG's [[website]] received a major update.
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* November 27 - '''[[WG vs Rune Outlaws (2004)]]''': WG fought RO and '''Knights of Death''' in the clan's first ever [[war]].
  
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* December 3 - WG's [[requirements]] were increased from level 70+ combat, to 75+ combat with 75+ ranged and 70+ magic. '''Noricle''' was also promoted to the position of "Melee Trainer", as well as being awarded [[Member of the Month]].<ref>'''His Lordship''' (3 December 2004), [https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/wildernessguardians/a-new-director-of-melee-t1566.html "A New Director of Melee"], ''S4''. Retrieved 3 March 2025.</ref>
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* December 11 - '''[[2004 Anniversary]]''': WG's 1st birthday celebrations began.
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* December 8 - [[The Sabres]] invited WG and some [[Alliance|allies]] to a fun bronze war on the 11th, a few hours before the [[2004 Anniversary]] celebrations would begin.<ref>'''His Lordship''' (8 December 2004), [https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/wildernessguardians/bronze-war-involving-many-clans-t1654.html#p8261816 "Bronze War Involving Many Clans"], ''S4''. Retrieved 3 March 2025.</ref>
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* December 11 - '''[[Medals]]''': the first set of graphical awards for clan members were announced and awarded.
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* December 11 - TS hosted the fun bronze war with WG and several other allied clans.
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* December 20 - '''[[Write2brandy]]''': WG member Brendan was reported to have died from Leukemia, and an in-game funeral was held for him.
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* December 11 - '''[[2004 Anniversary]]''': WG's 1st birthday celebrations began, featuring the first [[Veteran War]], a Firefest in Falador, and a 1,000,000-coin F2P drop party in a Varrock cellar.<ref name="anniversary">[https://wildernessguardians.com/photos/anniversary2004/anniversary2004.htm WildGuard Anniversary 2004], ''The Wilderness Guardians''. Retrieved 18 March 2025.</ref>
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* December 21 - [[Rune Outlaws]] member '''Deadlyjosh''' [[Write2brandy#Rune_Outlaws_and_the_War_to_Avenge_Brendan|insulted the memory]] of Write2brandy, and WG declared war in retaliation.
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* December 11 - '''[[Medals]]''': The first set of graphical awards for clan members were announced and awarded.<ref>'''His Lordship''' (11 December 2004), [https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/wildernessguardians/medals-t1759.html "Medals"], ''S4''. Retrieved 3 March 2025.</ref>
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* December 24 - '''[[Fear]]''': WG formed an alliance with Fear, a clan previously [[Rivalry|hostile]] to them - Fear offered to support WG in their feud with RO.
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* December 16 - His Lordship recommended that WG members register themselves on the new [[fansite]] '''Runetopia''' in order to promote [[ARPK|Anti-PKing]].<ref>'''His Lordship''' (16 December 2004), [https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/wildernessguardians/please-register-yourself-on-runetopia-t1874.html#p8484271 "Please Register Yourself On Runetopia"], ''S4''. Retrieved 3 March 2025.</ref>
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* December 30 - His Lordship stepped down to the rank of Senior Member due to [[The_Revolution#Formation|an intra-clan dispute]], and [[Leader#Myst01|Myst01]] became the second [[Leader]] of WG.<ref>'''His Lordship''' (30 December 2004), [https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/wildernessguardians/viewtopic.php?p=8864061 "America"], ''S4''. Retrieved 30 April 2025.</ref>
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* December 20 - WG member [[Write2brandy]] was reported to have died from Leukemia, and an in-game funeral was held for him.<ref>'''Wildflame110''' (20 December 2004), [https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/wildernessguardians/write2brandy-t1937.html "Write2brandy"], ''S4''. Retrieved 3 March 2025.</ref>
 
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* December 21 - [[Rune Outlaws]] member '''Deadlyjosh''' [[Write2brandy#Rune_Outlaws_and_the_War_to_Avenge_Brendan|insulted the memory]] of Write2brandy, and WG declared war in retaliation.<ref>'''jackthebear''' (22 December 2004), [https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/wildernessguardians/you-are-cordilly-invited-to-join-a-special-memoria-t1987.html "You Are Cordilly Invited To Join A Special Memoria"], ''S4''. Retrieved 18 March 2025.</ref>
 
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* December 24 - WG formed an alliance with [[Fear]], a clan previously [[Rivalry|hostile]] to them - Fear offered to support WG in their feud with RO.<ref>'''Mikdan3''' (24 December 2004), [https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/wildernessguardians/viewtopic.php?p=8694700#p8694700 "Regarding Christmas Spirits..."], ''S4''. Retrieved 18 March 2025.</ref>
 
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* December 27 - Following the events of Write2brandy's funeral, a second war with RO was announced.<ref>'''His Lordship''' (27 December 2004), [https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/wildernessguardians/war-with-the-outlaws-t2065.html "War With The Outlaws!"], ''S4''. Retrieved 3 March 2025.</ref>
 
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* December 28 - WG member '''Brian The Sm''' passed away after a battle with Leukemia, as was reported by '''V3 Amazin''' to [[Lord Xin]].<ref>'''His Lordship''' (28 December 2004), [https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/wildernessguardians/brian-the-sm-t2076.html "Brian The Sm"], ''S4''. Retrieved 3 March 2025.</ref>
 
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* December 30 - His Lordship stepped down to the rank of Senior Member due to [[The_Revolution#Formation|an intra-clan dispute]], and [[Leader#Myst01|Myst01]] became the second [[Leader]] of WG.<ref>'''His Lordship''' (30 December 2004), [https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/wildernessguardians/america-t2134.html "America"], ''S4''. Retrieved 3 March 2025.</ref>
 
  
 
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2003 • 2004 • 2005
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WG vs Rune Outlaws
RuneScape EraRuneScape Classic (up to March)
RuneScape 2 (March onward)
WG Forum EraAvidGamers (up to April)
S7 (April - July)
S4 (July onward)

2004 was the 1st complete year of the Wilderness Guardians, and the year in which RuneScape 2 replaced RuneScape Classic as the flagship game of Jagex.

Summary

WG had gained over 100 members by January of 2004, and for the majority of the year WG's main focus was on PK trips ("Raids") in RuneScape 2 (which had been released in March). They did encounter significant issues as a result of their PvP activity - the clan developed rivalries with Anarchy and Fear, and the first exodus (The Synergy). Fear and Syn would later ally with WG. The clan also implemented its first requirements of 60+ combat to try and improve member quality and standards. In November, after being insulted by the Rune Outlaws, WG hosted their first war.

Major Events

January - March

The Wilderness Guardians (2004)
  • February 4 - WG's first clan website was fully constructed. Features included a message board, chat room, private message system, games, and miscellaneous documentation.[1]
  • March 15 - Rick Hamm replaced Sum41xx as the second Co-Leader of WG, and Docster was made 3rd-in-Command at Rick's request.[1]
  • March 29 - RuneScape 2: the second version of the RuneScape game was launched, and WG began the transition over from RuneScape Classic, losing only a few members in the process.[1]

April - June

  • May - WG member Falco307 bribed his way to a high rank, and attempted a mutiny by trying to convince the clan that he was the new new leader. The coup failed, and Falco and his accomplice Jedi Rin were banned - the first bannings in WG history.[1]
  • May 17 - Lord Xin and Rick Hamm were appointed official Co-Leaders of WG, and an in-game ceremony was held.[1]
  • June 5 - Requirements: WG's first set of in-game requirements were made, and new members would need a combat level of 60+ to join.

July - September

A F2P PK trip in July
  • July 3/10 - WG encountered Anarchy on PK trips, and the trips were considered "ruined". His Lordship and Rick Hamm, with the support of The Sabres, declared war on Anarchy, but they refused to fight.[1]
  • July 20 (or 30)[4] - S4 forums: WG switched from their S7 forums to S4 (possibly on the 30th).
  • August 2 - The Synergy: WG member Eragon Cd and around 10 others left WG to found Syn, the first exodus of WG.
  • August 5 - Wilderness Thesis (2004): His Lordship published a ~6,500-word document on PvP and clans in RuneScape.
  • September 4 - Rick Hamm deleted the entire contents of the S4 forums and His Lordship's forum account, believing that His Lordship was responsible for hacking The Synergy's forums.[5]
  • September 6 - Peace between WG and Syn after a month of hostility was achieved.[6]

October - December

  • October 2 - The Synergy: WG and Syn formed an alliance, after a month of peace and friendly relations.
  • October 4 - 2004 Census: the results of WG's first clan census were published.
  • December 11 - 2004 Anniversary: WG's 1st birthday celebrations began.
  • December 11 - Medals: the first set of graphical awards for clan members were announced and awarded.
  • December 20 - Write2brandy: WG member Brendan was reported to have died from Leukemia, and an in-game funeral was held for him.
  • December 21 - Rune Outlaws member Deadlyjosh insulted the memory of Write2brandy, and WG declared war in retaliation.
  • December 24 - Fear: WG formed an alliance with Fear, a clan previously hostile to them - Fear offered to support WG in their feud with RO.
  • December 30 - His Lordship stepped down to the rank of Senior Member due to an intra-clan dispute, and Myst01 became the second Leader of WG.[9]

Notes and References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Wildguard History, The Wilderness Guardians. Archived from the original on 11 October 2004, retrieved 17 March 2025.
  2. ↑ Historical accounts written near the time say the change occurred on the 17th, but a news announcement on the clan website says the 27th.
  3. ↑ Clan News, Wilderness Guardians. Archived from the original on 8 July 2004, retrieved 18 March 2025.
  4. ↑ Once again, historical accounts written near the time say the change occurred on the 20th, but a news announcement on the clan website says the 30th.
  5. ↑ His Lordship (using Lord Xin's account) (4 September 2004), "Whats Happened To The Forums", S4. Retrieved 15 March 2025.
  6. ↑ His Lordship (6 September 2004), "Clan Diplomat Wanted", S4. Retrieved 15 March 2025.
  7. ↑ His Lordship (3 November 2004), "Rewards For Clan Members", S4. Retrieved 3 March 2025.
  8. ↑ His Lordship (14 November 2004), "We're Going To War", S4. Retrieved 30 April 2025.
  9. ↑ His Lordship (30 December 2004), "America", S4. Retrieved 30 April 2025.
Timeline of the Wilderness Guardians
Years
2003 - 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 - 2009 - 2010 - 2011 - 2012 - 2013 - 2014 - 2015 - 2016 - 2017 - 2018 - 2019 - 2020 - 2021 - 2022 - 2023 - 2024 - 2025
Forum Eras
AvidGamers (2003-2004) - S7 (2004) - S4 (2004-2005) - S10 (2005-2006) - PHPBB (2006) - Z6 (2006-2008) - IPB1 (2008-2011) - SMF (2011-2017) - IPB4 (2017-Present)
Written History
2003 - 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 - 2009 - 2010 - 2011
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