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[[File:AvidGamers Website.png|thumb|A screenshot of the landing page after the merge to [[Invisionfree]], taken from the Internet Archive, 11 September 2004.]]
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[[File:AvidGamers Website.png|thumb|A screenshot of the AvidGamers website as it appeared on 11 September 2004]]
  
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The '''AvidGamers Website''' was the first [[Website]] and [[Forums]] combination used by the [[Wilderness Guardians]], from their opening in December 2003 to April 2004. A singular copy of the AvidGamers website exists on the Internet Archive, retrieved on 26 September 2004, and can be accessed [https://web.archive.org/web/20040926100020/http://www.avidgamers.com/WildGuard/index.php?main here].
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<p>The '''AvidGamers''' website was the first internet [[website]] and [[forums]] combination used by the [[Wilderness Guardians]], from their opening in December of [[2003]] to [[2004]]. A singular copy of AvidGamers exists on the Internet Archive, and can be accessed [https://web.archive.org/web/20040926100020/http://www.avidgamers.com/WildGuard/index.php?main here]. AvidGamers was replaced by a dedicated website on 4 February 2004<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20041011020834/http://www.wildernessguardians.com:80/schedule.htm Wildguard History], ''Wilderness Guardians''. Archived from the original on 11 October 2004, retrieved 17 March 2025.</ref> and the [[S7 forums]] on 17 or 27 April 2004.</p>
  
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==Overview==
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<p>AvidGamers was created by [[His Lordship]], using the '''Avid Gamers''' community-hosting service provided by '''Vertiqal Software International'''. Titled ''The Great Wilderness Guardian Realm'', it served as both a website for documenting information about the clan (albeit to a limited extent), and a forum for communication between members. It is not clear when the website was first created - presumably around the time of the creation of the clan in December [[2003]].</p>
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<p>The website was created by [[His Lordship]], using the '''Avid Gamers''' community-hosting service provided by '''Vertiqal Software International'''. Titled ''The Great Wilderness Guardian Realm'', it served as both a website for documenting information about the clan (albeit to a limited extent), and a forum for communication between members. It is not clear when the site was first created - presumably around the time of the creation of the clan in December [[2003]].</p>
 
  
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<p>The AvidGamers site was replaced as a website with the [[FrontPage Website]] on 4 February 2004. It continued to serve as the clan forums for another two months until April 2004, when at the suggestion of [[Rick Hamm]], WG began using [[Invisionfree]] forums, starting with the [[S7 Forums]] on 17 or 27 April 2004. The AvidGamers website remained open to veterans of the clan, presumably until the dissolution of Avid Gamers in 2007<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20070915000000*/http://www.avidgamers.com avidgamers.com on the Internet Archive, 2007], retrieved 4 September 2004</ref>.</p>
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<p>The pages/sections of the website were:</p>
  
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==Sections==
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* '''[[Application]] Form''': a simple three-section form for players to apply for membership, or diplomats from other clans to request forum access
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* '''[[AvidGamers History|Clan History]]''': a highly-fictionalised version of the clan's early history
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* '''Adopted Clan [[Rules]] & Beliefs''': a set of seven rules for WG members to abide by
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* '''Message Area''': an integrated [[forums]], though only two boards are visible to guests and there are no topics or posts in any of the archived snapshots
  
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The website is considerably simplistic compared to later versions, and aside from the forums contains only an application form, written history, and a list of clan rules and beliefs.
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<p>AvidGamers was replaced by a dedicated website on 4 February 2004, but continued to serve as WG's forums for another two months until April of 2004 - when at the suggestion of [[Rick Hamm]], WG began using [[Invisionfree]] forums, starting with the [[S7 Forums]]. An historical timeline of events suggests the transfer occurred on the 17th<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20040708062129/http://www.wildernessguardians.com/schedule.htm Wildguard History], ''Wilderness Guardians''. Archived from the original on 8 July 2004, retrieved 14 March 2025.</ref>, but a website newspost records the transition beginning on the 27th.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20040708001550/http://www.wildernessguardians.com/ Clan News], ''Wilderness Guardians''. Archived from the original on 8 July 2004, retrieved 14 March 2025.</ref> AvidGamers remained open to veterans of the clan, presumably until the dissolution of Avid Gamers in [[2007]].<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20070915000000*/http://www.avidgamers.com avidgamers.com]. Archived from the original on 15 September 2007, retrieved 4 September 2024.</ref></p>
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===Application Form===
 
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The first record of a form for players to apply to join WG was extremely simplistic, consisting of only three sections:
 
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* '''Desired nickname''' - presumably for the applicant's RuneScape character name.
 
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* '''Email''' - an email address in order to receive a response, including emails of acceptance.
 
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* '''Why You Want To Join''' - an open text box with no requirements.
 
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* Acknowledgement of the application information being correct.
 
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* Forfeiture of membership with any other clans.
 
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* Agreement to represent the values and attitudes of WG.
 
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* Agreement to actively partake in clan [[PK trip]]s and discussions.
 
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* Agreement to keep clan-only information in confidence.
 
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The application form also served as a diplomatic point of contact for other clan leaders to request alliances - they were instructed to apply as a "[clan name] Representative" and would be granted forum access.
 
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===Clan History===
 
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{{Main|AvidGamers History}}
 
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A highly-fictionalised version of the clan's early history was written and published to the website by [[His Lordship]]. It covers the events of late 2003 and early 2004 in a fantasy-style tale: from His Lordship being PKed while collecting runes at the Dark Warrior's Fortress, to the clan reaching 100 members and the first period of decline.
 
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===Adopted Clan Rules & Beliefs===
 
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The '''Rules and Beliefs of the Wilderness Guardians''' was a set of seven rules for all clan members to abide by. These are copied verbatim from the original page below:
 
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====Rule 1====
 
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Under no circumstances must any member of the Wilderness Guardians PK a player with no skull above his or her head
 
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<br>Death pays death, and those who enter the Wilderness to kill for fun have no business with this clan whatsoever.
 
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====Rule 2====
 
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Members of this clan, with the exception of Clan Representatives, must not be a member of any other Runescape Clan.
 
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Every clan has a unique set of policies, and ours is no exception. If you are part of another clan, you will find that our policies may clash.
 
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<br>You must also commit yourself to one clan alone to prove your loyalty.
 
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You must obey the orders of those in charge of a clan area.
 
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<br>On most occasions you will be not given any orders. The clan operates on the offerings of our members, not by force.
 
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<br>Occasionally for disciplinary or privacy reasons members will be given an order by a high ranking member. These are not common, because they are only used in important situations. However these must be strictly obeyed.
 
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There are to be no cirumstances of scamming amoung members of this clan. If you scam anything whatsoever, consider yourself out of this clan.
 
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You have every right to voice your opinions in the clan site. The manner in which you do it will not include swearing, rascism, sexcism, or any form of discrimination. It will not insult any individual/s nor will it include irrelevant content, advertising or adult material.
 
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You will not hack into any Runescape related sites. This is strictly prohibited, and is one of our most strictly kept policies.
 
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While on Runescape, you will follow its rules. If any of these rules are broken, you will not be expelled from the clan, but rather, you will be reported.
 
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A "Message Area" was also integrated into the website, though the forums available to clan members are not known. The only two public-facing forums and their descriptions were:
 
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* '''Clan Relationships''' - Whether you want to make peace talk with us, or declare war, here is where you do it
 
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* '''Questions and Comments''' - Want to know something, write it in here and we will provide you with an answer. Comments are also welcome
 
  
 
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Latest revision as of 20:53, 10 April 2025

A screenshot of the AvidGamers website as it appeared on 11 September 2004

The AvidGamers website was the first internet website and forums combination used by the Wilderness Guardians, from their opening in December of 2003 to 2004. A singular copy of AvidGamers exists on the Internet Archive, and can be accessed here. AvidGamers was replaced by a dedicated website on 4 February 2004[1] and the S7 forums on 17 or 27 April 2004.

AvidGamers was created by His Lordship, using the Avid Gamers community-hosting service provided by Vertiqal Software International. Titled The Great Wilderness Guardian Realm, it served as both a website for documenting information about the clan (albeit to a limited extent), and a forum for communication between members. It is not clear when the website was first created - presumably around the time of the creation of the clan in December 2003.

The pages/sections of the website were:

  • Application Form: a simple three-section form for players to apply for membership, or diplomats from other clans to request forum access
  • Clan History: a highly-fictionalised version of the clan's early history
  • Adopted Clan Rules & Beliefs: a set of seven rules for WG members to abide by
  • Message Area: an integrated forums, though only two boards are visible to guests and there are no topics or posts in any of the archived snapshots

AvidGamers was replaced by a dedicated website on 4 February 2004, but continued to serve as WG's forums for another two months until April of 2004 - when at the suggestion of Rick Hamm, WG began using Invisionfree forums, starting with the S7 Forums. An historical timeline of events suggests the transfer occurred on the 17th[2], but a website newspost records the transition beginning on the 27th.[3] AvidGamers remained open to veterans of the clan, presumably until the dissolution of Avid Gamers in 2007.[4]

References

  1. ↑ Wildguard History, Wilderness Guardians. Archived from the original on 11 October 2004, retrieved 17 March 2025.
  2. ↑ Wildguard History, Wilderness Guardians. Archived from the original on 8 July 2004, retrieved 14 March 2025.
  3. ↑ Clan News, Wilderness Guardians. Archived from the original on 8 July 2004, retrieved 14 March 2025.
  4. ↑ avidgamers.com. Archived from the original on 15 September 2007, retrieved 4 September 2024.
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