This is kind of a "next stage lesson" if you want to call it that, from my other two threads about main posts and suggestions from TTers to new players.

Here are the links:

What a good main post looks like

Anyways, here are some of my suggestions for how to keep an army active:

1) Remember to always update your first post, INCLUDE: War results, new recruits, general updates, practices info etc.

2) Organize wars carefully - by that I mean make sure everyone knows if they are playing or not and what the password is

3) Try to post in ur army forums at least once per day - it helps keep the thread rolling with dicussion

4) Establish an army forums - this will help keep the PTT army thread clear of any passwords, codes etc that u don't want other TTers to see except army members

5) ALWAYS compliment your army members as much as possible - if they do a good job at a practice, say "Nice work ____!"

6) Make sure to give out promotions to those who qualify to have them - this will show army members that you care about running a good army that rewards its members for hard work and dedication

7) TEAMWORK - this is key for an army to jell well - help your members out if they are having a tough time, support them

8) Be on the lookout for members that don't follow the rules and keep an eye on the spam - if someone cosntently spams or breaks the rules, don't be affraid to be the disciplinarian

9) This one is important: Stick to your rules. Rules arent good if they are just on paper - they are good if they actually are upheld

10) Maintain a standard for ur army - don't let "laziness" affect the way u run ur army

11) Control harsh treatment to members - we all are different, so don't go off at some poor guy that is just trying to be a good member but perhaps screws up one or two times

12) Regulate activeness - If someone is becoming inactive, email them ASAP and explain the situtation

13) Keep track of ur members outside of ur army - repuation is key

14) Maintain a discipline policy - warn those who have done wrong repetedly and stick by what you believe

15) Hold practice at least once a week, keep ur members active and developing

16) hold meetings sometimes (like maybe 2 a month) to go over major updates in the army

17) Create a website for ur army - this will get it known to other people and can be a great asset for making ur army popular

18) Appoint Co-Leaders and other officers carefully, these people need to be active, aware and helpful instead of hindering

19) Don't be afraid to challenge veteran armies - this again will get u and ur army known more

20) Establish at least two hosters who can be counted on to host wars, meetings and practices - Opposing armies HATE no-shows, and scheduled practices are only good if they actually happen

21) If you need to leave PTT and TT for a period of time, entrust ur army to a suboordinate who you trust to handle the army well untill you get back

22) Don't be shy - talk to other TTers and veterans, heck - you might just pick up some valuable tips

23) Offer training services to new recruits - let them now that you care abou them

24) Treat new recruits with respect and courtesy - they will most likely want to make a quick impact and impression, let them know that they are valuable assets

25) be reasonable- control ur army with a steady hand, and treat others the way you want to be treated

26) Your army may go through "rough spots" - perhaps losing a tough war or losing 1 or 2 members. These are the timese you must pull your army throough as a leader - keep everyone upbeat

27) Constantly update what is happening with the army - members don't want to be left in the dark

28) Listen to veteran army leaders if they come to you with suggestions - you want to make a good impression

29) Go easy on members who may never have been in an army before - remember, we all have our different learning paces

30) Never EVER give up - leading an army is not as easy as it seems - you have to deal with a lot of different people and situations, its how you deal with them that determines how other players view you as a leader*

31) Treat army officers with respect - nothing is more problematic in an army if the officers / leaders and members don't mesh well together

32) Keep an updated list of people who are unavailable for wars/practices etc. - that way, there won't be the need to search for an extra player to fill in for someone that cannot come at the last minute.

33) As a leader, you must be flexible - there will be some times where a couple of members are on leave. If this is the case - don't go off all angry, work with who is available and keep the army up to speed.

34) Know when to push and when to back off - we all have different personalities. If someone is out-of-line, gently encourage them to observe the army's rules. However, some things can work themselves out be their own, so don't go to hard on your members.

35) Set a standard for your members to follow - they will follow your example.

36) Keep a regular pace to the army - don't go and schedule 3 wars in a week, for example. Get in at least 2 practices every 2 weeks, and schedule wars with at least 3 weeks in between them.

37) Always stay upbeat - the last thing a member wants to see is a officer or leader who has "lost it"

38) ALWAYS keep your army members updated - I cant stress this one enough - if a member thinks that an army is becoming inactive, they will most likely leave it and join a different force

39) Be careful who you recruit - another disaster would be to recruit someone that seems to be tempermental and power-hungry, these are army-killers. Don't recruit someone based solely on skill, you need to look for people that are devoted, cheery and serious.

40) Don't be afraid to worn your members if they do something wrong - if you become lax, your army will simply crumble.

41) Always make it clear who you want to play in wars and special events - make it plain otherwise people will get testy.

42) Don't be a show-boat - members don't want a over-ego officer or leader that proclaims that the army is the best and that it wil dominate every time - it just isnt going to happen.

43) At the same time, take pride in your army - lead it with spirit and some spunk.

*credit goes to USS_Destroyer for this one

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There is obviously much more than I have mentioned here, but most of that is mental stuff, like for example, USE COMMON SENSE. C'mon people - we all have some of it.

Please feel free to post additions to the list and I will edit this post with more when I think of them.

@ new army leaders: I hope this helped you, g'luck with your armies!

>Spirit

A member of the Leader's triumverate in VT and Cheif Gorilla (aka Co-Leader) of the new mi army

:)

Here are some helpful tips from Lonewolf - credit given to Lonewolf -

Last edited: Friday, June 16, 2006 at 1:09:33 PM

Just a recap from my old post in another thread but some of these are very, very important

@ Lone: Thanks! People were urging me to make a thread about this so there it is ^^

;)

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Man....I wish people would look at this....all I'm doing is trying to help.... :(

Lol, I am looking, just not posting. Is that a problem? :o

@ blitzer: No, not at all (and I thank you for the support that you have been giving me as I post these threads). Its just that I wish I could get some knowledge that what I am doing is helping army leaders.

WOOT - - 1000th post - - WOOT :P (sry, I just had to do that)

That's the spirit!

Woah, I didn't even know I made a pun there for a second. O.o

Great topic!

LOL Legendary! That one is funny actually!

That's the spirit Spirit....lmao

Anyways thx!

PS: I'm gunna add some new list items soon. @ all: feel free to post more and ill add them to the main list!

:)

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Don't know this for new armies only... I think some older ones can use this^...

^thats true... XD

Ya - but unfortunatly I can't change the title? :P

Anyone else wanna add things to da list?

Last edited: Monday, May 08, 2006 at 10:33:42 AM

Yea, like:

Like it?

Yes I do! I changed the wording a little bit but its # 30 on the list if you want to look - I gave credit for it to you as well.

PS: Thanks for all your help - you are a great leader (btw, see my recent message in your MA forum here on ptt)

:)

Last edited: Monday, May 08, 2006 at 2:15:39 PM

I replied and asked you a question in the process

BTW *takes glory for having #30 as his suggestion and for being called a good leader* ROFL! :P

"bumpage"

*wonders away singing "I Just Wanna Live" by Good Charlotte*

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BuMp

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Bumpy Road

Now its smooth. :P

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31) Never votekick Administrative Leaders.

Cassie, you were NOT votekicked, I still don't understand why you think you were 8o

She resighned and blamed everyone for voting her out. Sounds like smething fishy is going on... 8o

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Main post updated - 31 and 32 added.

:)

Bummmp

Just keeping this thing alive.

:)

Bump

Bump *whistle* wasent me ;)

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< says: "^ did it!" XD

Says ^ did it XD

Thanks for your support guys. ;)

Main post updated - guidelines 33 - 36 added.

:)

Good ones spirit, You have the spirit spirit! (I know someone said that before XD )

Thx USS - lol.

Main post updated - guidelines # 38 - 43 added:

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Man, u have alot of:

But u also have alot of:

XD

Bumpage

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@ Spirit : Could you plz update the link to the 'tips from army-leaders''s link. It aint working _{need it for :::Army Recource:::}
btw. Turn on IM ASAP ;)

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Bump - I sure hope this is helping you folks.

@ Spirit : *ufo'z from school to PTT* I've got to talk to ya, something happened that I can't tell everyone. (it's better for your and my safety that I don't tell it to every PTT'er) X/

@ Cassie: I'm on YIM now, if you want to talk to me. I can't remember if we talked about ^ before I left on Wednesday or not. Anyways, I'm on now if you want to talk - and I actually really want to talk to you too.

Periodical bump.

Spirit.........dont mean to interupt this post but,spirit can I join vt or can u test me

^No you cant, in VT you may only be in 1 other army, and ur in what...18! X/ 8o Your in way to many armies! And you wouldnt be good enough for VT expectaitions XO 8( 8o X/

I believe this should be bumped, because it is not helpful down here! B)

@Admins If I was wrong in bumping it, then you can lock the thread or something.......

. :) Just make sure there are enough good players to go around. XD

=) ,
--==Niko-ST-==--

Well, with the infusion of new armies - is time for the periodical bumpage!

PS: Sorry for any inconvenience with this bump.