Generals meeting notes

[XGC Horus XS]

01/12/2020

Generals

Micromanaging

When someone comes to you asking for help it doesn't mean you are micromanaging! It's our responsibility as leaders to assist anyone that comes to us with an issue. The Open Door Policy is there for a reason!

Double checking to make sure people are upholding the responsibilities of their rank is not micromanaging - if you are doing things for them and not letting them learn and grow, you are hindering them and yourself through that action and micromanaging them. Showing them how to do something versus doing it for them will determine how successful both they and you are as leaders as you grow and learn.

Social Media

A reminder to everyone, If you choose to add members within the community on social media sites, any drama that comes from will not be handled with disciplinary action within Xiled Gaming. Anything that takes place on social media sites will not be monitored by XG or its leadership, so choose wisely on who you are adding and interacting with outside of Xbox, our website, or our community Discord servers.

Also please remember that we do not handle any XG business on social media sites - the only official forms of communication are Xbox parties & messages, our website, or the community Discord servers. We do not use Discord to do any official XG business - it is used to keep in contact when people aren't on their Xbox.

Promotions

When promoting members in the community, it is our jobs as leaders to make sure this is done correctly and professionally. Promotions are not done on anything other than the Xbox through a party chat, where you read them their new rank responsibilities and make sure they accept those responsibilities. Under no circumstances do we as leaders promote a member over Discord chat or any other form of communication. Lower ranking members learn from what they see on a day to day basis, and as leaders we must teach them and lead by example.

We do not promote members unless they have earned their promotion by showing that they are going above and beyond and will be successful in that rank, and we do not promote people just because they are the only one willing to step up into that rank.

Recruiting

All members are responsible for recruiting. As leaders, it is our responsibility to teach lower ranking members how to properly recruit. We always recruit QUALITY over QUANTITY. We are looking for like minded gamers who show interest in joining the community and are a good fit within that clan and the people already part of the clan, if they aren't quite fitting in but haven't done anything wrong, try to find a clan that they will fit in better. If someone is teabagging they would be a better fit for SYN, don't set them up in a KoG or XGC clan where they will get in trouble for playing how they usually play. There are many ways to recruit, don't be afraid to try something new if what you or your members have been doing isn't working.

Xiled Gaming is recruiting for Xbox One console players ONLY. We are a Xbox One platform community. Yes, there are games that can be played cross platform, and people can join into parties through the Xbox App, but if they do not physically have an Xbox One console, they cannot be recruited into any division in the community. If you need clarification, please hit up an XD or XC.
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Honor Code

Leaders, please make sure you and your leadership re-read your division's Honor Code at least once or twice a month to ensure that members understand the rules and guidelines of the community. You should be comfortable explaining all aspects of the Honor Code when people ask, if you aren't sure, ask your leadership or use the open door policy if needed to make sure things are explained correctly the first time. If you don't know the answer, don't guess, tell them you will find out and get back to them. The reading in of members shouldn't be the last time they ever hear about the Honor Code, it should be something everyone is hearing on a consistent basis so it doesn't become something they forget about.

Leadership Training Classes

Intro to General's Class
Tuesday, January 14th @ 8:30pm EST
Hosted by XGC BUCS XD
https://www.xiledgaming.com/forum/xi...14-20-8-30-est

Advanced General's Class
Friday, January 24th @ 8pm EST
Hosted by XGC Fliggy XD
https://www.xiledgaming.com/forum/xi...lass-1-24-2020

Community Wide Events

Black Ops 4
Friday, January 17th @ 8pm EST
Hosts: XGC MasterCloud & XGC Buffy XD

Modern Warfare
Saturday, January 18th @ 8pm EST
Hosts: KoG Takeo91111 & XGC Buffy

 

[XGC Horus XS]

01/19/2020

Generals

Meeting Notes

When running your clan meeting, you should not be reading the meeting notes word for word exactly as they are written. Make sure you are saying them in a way that gets the main meaning of the note across while encouraging discussion and questions. Everyone can pull up the notes and read them, the reason we hold meetings is because text can never truly convey the meaning as well as them being said verbally and heard. Do not "speed through" the notes to get your meeting done quickly as that defeats the purpose of even doing the meeting.

Clan meeting notes should cover anything that is pertinent to all members, so notes that only apply to Generals or leadership shouldn't be passed down for all members to hear during your clan meeting. Make sure you are bringing up clan specific items during clan meetings that aren't a part of the community wide notes, such as upcoming squad splits, clan splits, clan game nights, recruiting goals and promotions and anything else you feel everyone in the clan should know about. Your clan meeting is a place to keep people up to date with anything happening in the clan and to give them a place to ask questions, voice their opinions or concerns, and network with the people in the clan.

Additionally, if you or your General are unable to make it to Sunday's meeting, you are responsible for reading the notes as soon as possible and knowing what was meant by them. If you or your Generals have questions about the notes, hit up any XD.

New Member Registration

When a new recruit is registering on the website for the first time, it is very important that they are using the the same spelling on the website as their Xbox Live gamertag. If they register with a different name, please have them submit a Login Name Request on the Help Desk to ensure the clan list and usergroup are matching. Do NOT have them register again with the correct username, as we don't want anyone to have more than one account on the website.

If a member creates a duplicate account, please hit up an admin so the two accounts can be merged together into the correct username.

Be sure to check all add and remove requests to see if there were any issues or discrepancies found by the admin who handled the request, if a username is not found when trying to do an add request it will be denied and have to be resubmitted, causing more work for you and your Generals than is necessary.

Grass Wasn't Greener

We do not use the GWG to look for potential members, if someone is approved to come back through the GWG and wants to go into a specific clan that will be determined by the XD handling placement (for members who pay to come back). Anyone approved No Purchase can choose any clan they would like, if they don't know what clan they'd like to go to they can hit up any XD for assistance.

Leadership Attitude

Make sure you as a leader, as well as the leadership in your clans, have a positive attitude and are representing the community in a positive manner, whether it be in a party, Xbox messages, or Discord. If someone isn't in a good state of mind to be handling issues or to be in a party full of members, be sure they take a step back and remove themself from the party until they can handle the situation rationally.

Playing To Win

As a community, we need to get back to playing to win. Learning game strategies and teaching them to new and current clan members will bring your clans/squads together and encourage communication, which is the key to success! See the article on the homepage of the website here if you haven't checked it out yet. https://www.xiledgaming.com/3222876-we-play-to-win

Cross-Platform Recruiting

Xiled Gaming is now accepting recruits that are able to communicate over the Xbox app, Discord, and the website. With this in mind, please remember that the most important responsibility in every clan is to ensure all members are able to play with their squad and clan members, with no member left behind!
For more details, please see the post on the home page here: https://www.xiledgaming.com/3222875-...orm-recruiting

Leadership Training Classes

Advanced General's Class
Wednesday, January 22nd @ 8pm EST
Hosted by XGC Fliggy XD
https://www.xiledgaming.com/forum/xi...lass-1-22-2020

Community Wide Events

Monopoly Plus
Friday, January 24th @ 8pm EST
Hosts: KoG xFAMEEx & XGC Buffy XD

Modern Warfare
Saturday, January 25th @ 8pm EST
Hosts: XGC Buffy XD & XGC HELLFURY

Rainbow 6: Siege
Saturday, February 1st @ 9pm EST
Hosts: SYNSchweetss, SYN Entice & XGC Poptart

 

[XGC Horus XS]

01/26/2020

Generals:

Chain of Command

We have a chain of command in place for a reason - if someone has an issue with their LT, they can go to their captain, an issue with their captain can go to their General, an issue with their General should go to their XS, and so on. If someone jumps the chain of command without even trying to reach out in the proper order, they will be referred back to the appropriate person.

Generals, if a member has an issue with you, please go to your Section Leader instead of coming to an XD as your first stop for the issue. Use your chain of command. If for some reason your Section Leader can't help you then use the open door policy and contact a XD. You should be utilizing your XS first.

The 3 Core Values of Xiled Gaming

Honor ~ Be honest and truthful in our dealings with peers, superiors and subordinates - Courage ~ Have the courage to make decisions in the best interest of the XG community - Commitment ~ Be committed to positive change and constant improvement for yourself and the XG community

Honor Code

The Honor Code is 100% about our interaction in matchmaking. It governs how we play with fellow gamers. It in no way is how we treat each other in parties. Honor code violations happen in pre / post game lobbies. We treat each other based off of the “golden rule” which is to treat people how you want to be treated.

Poaching or Petty?

It is our responsibility as leaders to ensure that each member is a good fit for their current clan. When we, or more specifically them, determine they are better suited in a different clan we should be happy to help them find a better home. When members request transfers you need understand that maybe your clan is not the best home for that member. The problem could be that your clan is not as good as you want to think it is; or simply the member is moving away from your clan's primary game. Sadly, this is often not the case. We frequently see Generals and Section Leaders jumping to the conclusion that the member is being poached if they are asking to go to a different clan, section or division. This is best described as being petty. This causes drama between clans, divisions, leaders and members and has to stop. Your numbers are not more important than ensuring members are happy and involved.

Keeping members happy and involved is how you build and sustain your clan. If your clan is stagnant and members want to move or go inactive then take responsibility and fix yourself and/or your clans leadership. If you choose to just point the finger, your clan will fail and you will be the leader of nothing. That is, if we don't remove your rank before that - if you aren't fulfilling your rank responsibilities and aren't showing effort that is needed, you will not stay in it. It isn't person, it's strictly business and what is best for the clan, division and community.

Leadership Training Classes

Captain's Class
Tuesday, January 28th @ 6pm EST
Hosted by SYN Ribon XS
https://www.xiledgaming.com/forum/xi...sday-28th-6est

Captain's Class
Thursday, January 30th @ 8pm EST
Hosted by SYN LadyRebl XS
https://www.xiledgaming.com/forum/xi...captains-class

Advanced General's Class
Monday, February 3rd @ 8pm EST
Hosted by XGC Fliggy XD
https://www.xiledgaming.com/forum/xi...lass-2-03-2020

Community Wide Events

Rainbow 6: Siege
Saturday, February 1st @ 9pm EST
Hosts: SYNSchweetss, SYN Entice & XGC Poptart

 

[XGC Horus XS]

02/09/2020

Generals

Leadership Training Classes

When Captains or Generals sign up for a class and aren't able to make it, please let them know that they should make the effort to message the teacher whenever possible to let them know. That way the class isn't held up and someone else could possibly take their spot who is able to attend. It is respectful to the teacher who is taking time out of their day to teach the class.

Clan Forum Moderation

One of your responsibilities as a section leader is to ensure that your clan forums are moderated correctly. If your General has moderator, you still need to double check that they are actually using it correctly and helping them if they have any questions. It ultimately falls on you to ensure this is done, if it isn't then you will be held accountable.

Being A Proactive Leader

Don’t wait for an issue to arise before you get involved with your clans or your members, by then it may be too late. There should be continuous training on the fundamentals of XG.

Proactively address issues - if one of your leaders is having issues in a particular area or they are lacking certain leadership skills, you should work with them on these issues and provide them the resources necessary to be an effective leader for their members. Don’t put off having the conversations with them until the only option is replacing them. Seek out help if you need it.

Goal Follow-Up

We are through the first month of 2020 - what progress have you made on the goals you set for you, your clan, and your leadership? Having conversations throughout each week about what is being done to move forward must happen with both your leadership and with your clan as a whole. If you aren't already spotting potential future leaders from amongst your sergeants, privates and recruits, you need to always be on the lookout for that.

Having discussions about what isn't working shouldn't be a negative conversation - if you continue to try to do the same thing and are unsuccessful every time, it's time to try something else. If you are having trouble coming up with new ideas, reach out to your peers, your XS, or using the open door policy before it gets to the point of no return in your clan. Use your resources!

Handling Issues

Section leaders, if you aren't 100% sure how to handle something within your clans please ask a XD. If you as Section leaders are doing simple things that your generals or captains should be doing, you're not teaching them anything...instead you should be walking them through how to handle said situation. You are in your position to guide and teach...handling things for them without letting them do it is hindering them as leaders and is counterproductive.

Training Conversations

When speaking to your members, remember that every conversation is a training opportunity. You should be teaching them and explaining things in a positive way. Don't "do it for them." They don't learn anything that way. And NEVER take their word at face value! Dig in and find out the real story. A lot of leaders get a bit apprehensive about admitting they need help. This is why it's important to ask questions to know where to focus your time and attention. If you as leaders don't ask, you can't help. Don't wait for them to come to you.

Leadership Training Classes

Moderator Class
Tuesday, February 11th @ 8pm EST
Hosted by XGC BUCS XD
https://www.xiledgaming.com/forum/xi...y-2-11-20-8est

Intro to General's Class
Monday, February 24th @ 8pm EST
Hosted by XGC Fliggy XD
https://www.xiledgaming.com/forum/xi...4-2020-8pm-est

Community Wide Events

Bloody Valentine Night
Friday, February 14th @ 8pm EST

Friday the 13th - XGC Buffy XD & XGC Iris
Dead by Daylight - KoG Alucard & XGC Poptart
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare - XGC MD Fishn & XGC Jinxx
Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 - SYN x Brave & XGC ONYX XS
Rainbow 6: Siege - KoG MamaCoco XS & XGC Horus XS

Modern Warfare
Tuesday, February 18th @ 8pm EST
Hosts: SYN x Brave & XGC HELLFURY

Modern Warfare
Friday, February 21st @ 8pm EST
Hosts: SYN JAChelle XS & XGC Buffy XD

 

[XGC Horus XS]

02/16/2020

Generals

Modern Warfare Cyber Attack Tournament!

On Saturday, February 29th, Xiled Gaming is hosting a 4v4 Core Cyber Attack Tournament on Call of Duty Modern Warfare beginning at 8:30pm EST. Sign-ups and rules are on Clan Compete, if you have any questions please hit up the tournament administrators, XGC xTFLEMx XI and XGC Traitor XC. https://www.clancompete.com/tourname...4-Cyber-Attack

If you don't have the game or aren't able to participate, make sure to tune in to www.mixer.com/xiledgaming to check out the matches and support the stream!

Xiled Gaming Clubs

Any clubs created on Xbox need to be approved by XC/XI to ensure they are representing the community in the best way. If you have an idea for a club, bring it up the chain of command before creating anything yourself.

As a reminder, we have the official Xiled Gaming Club on Xbox that is open to all members in all divisions, anyone who hasn't joined the club should send a request in to join and it will be handled by a club admin as soon as possible.

Xiled Gaming does not have any alliances with any other clans or communities!

Clan/Squad Lists

When you have changes with your Clan/Squad happening such as bringing in a new recruit, people being promoted or demoted, these changes impact your lists. You need to be sure to update your lists as they happen not a week later.

We understand you may not be able to get to it right that second, but it should not take more than a day to update these as they happen. Especially when it's a change in your leadership.

Ensure that you as General as well as your captain(s) are keeping their lists updated and follow up with them if they aren't - you should not be editing their lists for them except in very rare circumstances.

Leadership Training Classes

Captain's Class
Monday, February 17th @ 9pm EST
Hosted by XGC Tantaliz XC
https://www.xiledgaming.com/forum/xi...captains-class

Intro to General's Class
Wednesday, February 19th @ 9pm EST
Hosted by XGC Tantaliz XC
https://www.xiledgaming.com/forum/xi...generals-class

Intro to General's Class
Monday, February 24th @ 8pm EST
Hosted by XGC Fliggy XD
https://www.xiledgaming.com/forum/xi...4-2020-8pm-est

Advanced General's Class
Tuesday, February 25th @ 9pm EST
Hosted by XGC Tantaliz XC
https://www.xiledgaming.com/forum/xi...generals-class

Moderator's Class
Friday, February 28th @ 8pm EST
Hosted by XGC Fliggy XD
https://www.xiledgaming.com/forum/xi...-2-28-2020-8pm

Community Wide Events

Modern Warfare
Friday, February 21st @ 8pm EST
Hosts: SYN JAChelle XS & XGC Buffy XD

Modern Warfare
Saturday, February 22nd @ 9pm EST
Hosts: XGC StaleDonuts & XGC Buffy XD

Modern Warfare
Thursday, February 27th @ 8pm EST
Hosts: XGC Jinxx & XGC MD Fishn

Black Ops 4
Friday, February 28th @ 10:30pm EST
Hosts: XGC Icee & XGC Buffy XD

Rainbow 6: Siege
Friday, March 6th @ 9pm EST
Hosts: XGC Jinxx & XGC Poptart

GTA V
Saturday, March 7th @ 8pm EST
Hosts: KoG MamaCoco XS & XGC Jinxx

Request a Game Night here: https://www.xiledgaming.com/forum/xi...t-a-game-night

 

[XGC Horus XS]

02/23/2020

Generals:

Captain's User Group:

When putting in request for Captains to be added to the Captain's usergroup, please make sure there is a removal request for old captains as well. Remember that in order for a Captain to be added to the usergroup, the clan list needs to show them as a captain and they must have their own squad list posted.

No Member Left Behind:

Just because people play different games than you or your squad/clan at the time, doesn't mean they shouldn't be included in clan activities. If someone is playing and recruiting on a game you or your clan don't play, consider possibly finding a new home for those members. Even if they don't want to transfer because they're happy where they're at, include them in ALL activities!

Identifying Leadership

As important as it is to train and get your current leadership ready for their next step, it is just as important to identify members who are showing leadership characteristics who are not currently in leadership. Help them to continue building on their strengths while also identifying their weaknesses that you can work on with them to get them ready for future ranks ahead of time rather than as they are promoted. You know what it's going to take for them to be successful future leaders, or if you don't, use your chain of command and ask for help.

XG Cyber Attack 4v4 Tournament:

This is the final week for sign-ups. If anyone needs help getting their team members registered or teams created, hit up XGC Tantaliz XC, XGC Traitor XC and XGC xTFLEMx XI or any higher up for assistance. The Tournament also has a discord link connected with it so all members or at least team captains we would like to see join.
https://discord.gg/CGgcewp

Leadership Training Classes

Captain's Class
Friday, March 6th @ 9pm EST
Hosted by KoG LOTUS XS
https://www.xiledgaming.com/forum/xi...captains-class

Captain's Class
Saturday, March 7th @ 9pm EST
Hosted by KoG LOTUS XS
https://www.xiledgaming.com/forum/xi...captains-class

Intro to General's Class
Monday, February 24th @ 8pm EST
Hosted by XGC Fliggy XD
https://www.xiledgaming.com/forum/xi...4-2020-8pm-est

Advanced General's Class
Tuesday, February 25th @ 9pm EST
Hosted by XGC Tantaliz XC
https://www.xiledgaming.com/forum/xi...generals-class

Moderator Class
Friday, February 28th @ 8pm EST
Hosted by XGC Fliggy XD
https://www.xiledgaming.com/forum/xi...-2-28-2020-8pm

Community Wide Events

Modern Warfare
Thursday, February 27th @ 8pm EST
Hosts: XGC Jinxx & XGC MD Fishn

Black Ops 4
Friday, February 28th @ 10:30pm EST
Hosts: XGC Icee & XGC Buffy XD

Rainbow 6: Siege
Friday, March 6th @ 9pm EST
Hosts: XGC Jinxx & XGC Poptart

GTA V
Saturday, March 7th @ 8pm EST
Hosts: KoG MamaCoco XS & XGC Jinxx

Black Ops 4
Thursday, March 12th @ 8pm EST
Hosts: XGC Jinxx & XGC MD Fishn

 

[XGC Horus XS]

03/01/2020

Generals​

Being A Successful Clan​

Daily clan activities, weekly clan and squad meetings and leadership meetings are just a few ingredients that create a successful clan. The main reason people join our community is to find people that they enjoying gaming and hanging out with on a regular basis so they never have to play alone, unless they want to.​

When talking to your members and leadership, ask them what they enjoy about the clan and if they have any ideas for making the clan better and more fun - sometimes people have these ideas but never bring them up unless asked specifically. If your clan members are happy they are a lot less likely to want to leave or fall victim to poaching from other communities.​

If you ever need help/ideas/suggestions, use your chain of command or the open door policy. We can't read minds, and while we try to check in with as many people as possible, we never want you to feel that you can't reach out. Even if it's just to share something good that happened in your clan that week, we love to hear it.​

Recruiting​

When recruiting members, make sure you research them fully. Some who have left or been removed can easily change their gamer tags to sneak back in without filling out a GWG application. If you notice something that seems questionable, ask your XS or XD for further assistance in the research. This way we can keep the negative out of our clans and the community.​

If someone mentions that they were in another division previously, that's also an indication that they may need a GWG application.​

When someone posts a GWG application and you have further information regarding that person, do not post in the thread. Only XS and higher are allowed to post on GWG applications. Be sure to let your leadership know if you have further information on an application.​

Future Tournaments​

We are open to ideas for future tournaments via Clan Compete. If there is something that you’d like to see, communicate it with your leadership. Be on the look out for a poll on the XG discord to vote on which tournament will be held next!​

Clan and Squad Lists:​

Reminder that clan and squad lists are due today. If they haven't been done, please ensure they are getting done. Follow up with your Captains to see if they need assistance with their lists if they are having trouble.​

Leadership Training Classes​

Captain's Class​

Friday, March 6th @ 9pm EST​

Hosted by KoG LOTUS XS​

https://www.xiledgaming.com/forum/xi...captains-class

Captain's Class​

Saturday, March 7th @ 9pm EST​

Hosted by KoG LOTUS XS​

https://www.xiledgaming.com/forum/xi...captains-class

Community Wide Events​

Rainbow 6: Siege​

Friday, March 6th @ 9pm EST​

Hosts: XGC ONYX XS & XGC Poptart​

GTA V​

Saturday, March 7th @ 8pm EST​

Hosts: KoG MamaCoco XS & XGC ONYX XS​

Black Ops 4​

Saturday, March 7th @ 9pm EST​

Hosts: XGC Icee & XGC Buffy XD​

Black Ops 4​

Thursday, March 12th @ 8pm EST​

Hosts: XGC MD Fishn & KoG MamaCoco XS​

Friday the 13th​

Friday, March 13th @ 9pm EST​

Hosts: XGC Iris & XGC Poptart​

Black Ops 4​

Friday, March 20th @ 9pm EST​

Hosts: XGC SWERVE XS & XGC Buffy XD​

Destiny 2​

Saturday, March 21st @ 9pm EST​

Hosts: XGC Demoncrow & XGC Buffy XD ​

 

[XGC Horus XS]

03/08/2020

Generals

Naming Clans

https://www.xiledgaming.com/forum/xi...4-naming-clans

When clans are getting ready to split, the future General of the new clan chooses their own clan name, not the XS or the XD. If you want to reopen a clan that has been closed, let leadership know if you need help finding names or ideas of closed down clans that could be brought back.

If you as a General take over a clan and want to change the name, you must wait until you have been in charge of the clan for at least 30 days before this will be allowed. The only exception to this would be if it is an XS or higher's home clan, then a name change will not be approved. We want you as the General to have pride in your clan name so you are proud of the clan that you are building.

Clan Forum Banners

If your clan doesn't have a banner, you should submit a request through the Xiled Design Team to have one created here: xiledgaming.com/forum/xiled-teams/design-news-events-video-teams/design-team/request-a-banner

We would like to see all clans have a clan banner showing, if you have one that you don't like you can also submit a request - please note that you may request only once every 6 months, unless you are a new General who has just taken over the clan.
2. Request Limit
There is a limit of one banner per six months per member or clan (Exception: New General or Edits to Existing Design Work - case by case basis).

Clan & Squad Lists

Clan and squad lists must be posted by Saturday, March 14th @ 11:59pm EST. You may post up to 3 days beforehand - if you know you'll be busy or out of town, get it done early rather than being late. If you don't have it posted on time, your XS will post it for you and will be following up with you as to why you didn't have it done. You as General should be doing the same thing for your captains if they do not post their squad lists - follow up and find out why it wasn't done. Make sure you are checking your clan list versus the usergroup as well and keeping up on this throughout the month as add and removal requests are put in and processed on the Help Desk.

Moderation for clan lists needs to be done - there should only be three posts within a clan list, the please do not post in this thread, the original clan list and the current clan list. Delete old posts to keep things clean and easy to read. Ask your XS for assistance if needed.

Leadership Training Classes

Intro to General's Class
Wednesday, March 11th @ 9pm EST
Hosted by XGC Tantaliz XC
https://www.xiledgaming.com/forum/xi...generals-class

Advanced General's Class
Monday, March 16th @ 9pm EST
Hosted by XGC Tantaliz XC
https://www.xiledgaming.com/forum/xi...generals-class

Community Wide Events

Friday the 13th: The Game
Friday, March 13th @ 9pm EST
Hosts: XGC Iris & XGC Poptart

Modern Warfare
Saturday, March 14th @ 8pm EST
Hosts: XGC StaleDonuts & XGC ONYX XS

Black Ops 4
Friday, March 20th @ 9pm EST
Hosts: XGC SWERVE XS & XGC Buffy XD

Destiny 2
Saturday, March 21st @ 9pm EST
Hosts: XGC Demoncrow & XGC Buffy XD

 

[XGC Horus XS]

03/15/2020

Generals

Add Requests

When putting requests in the help desk, PLEASE make sure to verify the correct spelling is being used for the member's registered name. Usernames should match their Xbox Live Gamertag, no exceptions. We have been getting a lot of requests with names that aren't spelled correctly, or that aren't found, which will result in your request being denied and needing to be resubmitted. You can search to make sure new recruits are registered by using the advanced search feature and typing their gamertag into the "Members" box. If you do not know how to do this, please ask your leadership who will be happy to show you how.

Clan Meetings

Weekly clan meetings are MANDATORY no exceptions. If you're experiencing low attendance consistently it's your responsibility as the General over your clan to communicate that as an issue to your Section Leader to discuss solutions for the problem. As leaders we should look at what we can improve on to boost the attendance rather than not hosting meeting for weeks, that's unacceptable. Every clan isn't perfect so there should be something that can be talked about to better our members experience here in the community.

Clan & Squad Activity

When interacting with your clans and members, you should be noticing things such as how many people are partied up and gaming with each other, if they are actually online on a consistent basis, and whether or not they are actively participating with clan and squad meetings as well as in game. Leaving members on a clan or squad list that are not active will come back to bite you later on, especially when considering things such as squad splits and clan splits. Knowing when members are available to play and attend meetings should be something that you and your leadership are always thinking about so you can tell when something is off.

Leadership Training Classes

Captain's Class
Friday, March 20th @ 9pm EST
Hosted by KoG LOTUS XS
https://www.xiledgaming.com/forum/xi...class-03-20-20

Advanced General's Class
Monday, March 16th @ 9pm EST
Hosted by XGC Tantaliz XC
https://www.xiledgaming.com/forum/xi...generals-class

Community Wide Events

Black Ops 4
Friday, March 20th @ 9pm EST
Hosts: XGC SWERVE XS & XGC Buffy XD

Destiny 2
Saturday, March 21st @ 9pm EST
Hosts: XGC Demoncrow & XGC Buffy XD

 

[XGC Horus XS]

03/22/2020

Generals

Other Community Websites

Members of XG do not need to create profiles on any other community's website with the intent of finding out information about what they are doing. Your time should be spent focusing on your responsibilities as a General and on helping your clan, both by building and training your leadership, and letting the people who chose to leave do the same.

If they decide to return to XG later, let them use the GWG as that is why it is there.

Attitude When Online

When you get online, you should be having a positive attitude, especially in parties with your leadership and clan members. We all get online to game and have fun, and you are an example of that to any members you come in contact with. When you have to step away and handle issues or sensitive matters, if you need a few minutes to compose yourself before you head right back into a party, make sure you take them and decompress. Ask for help if you're feeling like you never get to have any fun when you're online because that should never be the case.

Additionally, when handling any sensitive clan business, make sure you are keeping the people who are in the party limited to your leadership or anyone involved in the situation. Bringing issues up in front of your lower-ranking members should never be happening, especially if it's going to make them want to leave the community as a result. If they're in the community to just have fun and game, be considerate of that and let them do exactly that.

Teaching the Honor Code

When reading the Honor Code to a new recruit, you must read the entirety of it verbatim. New members who come into Xiled Gaming are not aware of our rules and guidelines, so therefore any questions that they have should be answered accordingly so they understand. Under no circumstances do we summarize the Honor Code. Ensure that you know this and anybody who reads new recruits in from your clan, leadership or otherwise..

Clan Meeting Notes

When you do your clan meeting, you should be reading any of these notes that apply to your clan members, and also adding anything that is specifically going on in your clan. Updates on goals, upcoming clan or squad splits, what the game nights for the clan and squad(s) are for the week, and anything else relevant.

We shouldn't be seeing a copy and paste of the General's Meeting Notes, especially when the notes are about things that don't pertain to them, such as Help Desk requests or any General specific tasks that wouldn't apply to them. You must post your clan meeting notes and attendance in your clan forum each week, or if you aren't able to run your clan meeting, one of your captains should be doing that task as part of their training.

Leadership Training Classes

Intro to General's Class
Monday, March 30th @ 8pm EST
Hosted by XGC Fliggy XD
https://www.xiledgaming.com/forum/xi...***-03-30-2020

Moderator's Class
Friday, April 3rd @ 8pm EST
Hosted by XGC Fliggy XD
https://www.xiledgaming.com/forum/xi...class-4-2-2020

Community Wide Events

Black Ops 4
Friday, March 27th @ 9pm EST
Hosts: XGC SWERVE XS & XGC Buffy XD

GTA V
Saturday, April 4th @ 9pm EST
Hosts: XGC Icee & KoG LOTUS

 

[XGC Horus XS]

03/29/2020

Generals

Clan & Squad Lists

Your clan list and captain's squad lists are due by 11:59pm EST on Tuesday, March 31st. You need to match your clan list to the usergroup and make sure names are spelled correctly, and that everyone who is a private or higher is registered and added. Also make sure that anyone who has been removed from the clan was also removed from the clan usergroup. If you need updated copies of your usergroup please ask.

If your Captain(s) don't post their list, you need to post it for them and follow up as to why it wasn't done. Lists can be posted up to 3 days early if needed rather than being late so encourage them to post early if need be.

Class Attendance

If you, or any of your leadership sign up for a class, they are expected to show up or communicate if they aren't able to make it. Sending a message on the website, Xbox, or even Discord will help to make sure the class starts on time and if someone isn't able to make it, someone else who has signed up can potentially take their spot. Be courteous and remember that teachers take time out of their day to do these classes to help benefit you and your members.

Goals for this Year

As we are nearly 1/3rd of a way through this year, what progress have you made towards your personal goals as well as your goals for your clan? If you are accomplishing the goals you've set for yourself, and your clan is progressing with their goals, make sure you're giving credit where credit is due. If you aren't reaching your personal goals, have you thought about the reason(s) why? Thinking about why you are or aren't meeting those goals has to be done in order to continue growing and developing as a leader. Not meeting goals isn't always bad, it may mean you need to reevaluate and dial it back to make it more realistic, or you may need to ask for help. We have our rank structure in place for a reason, which is so that you have plenty of resources to ask for help when needed or just to brainstorm ideas with.

When you set goals for yourself as well as your leadership in your clans, make sure you are talking about it regularly so these goals don't fall by the wayside. If someone isn't performing the basic responsibilities of their rank, and can't meet simple goals such as bringing in recruits for their clan or squad, holding meetings and game nights, find out why and ask them if they need help. This will help make your clans stronger and will develop great leaders moving forward.

Leadership Training Classes

Captain's Class
Monday, April 6th @ 9pm EST
Hosted by KoG Turdz XS
https://www.xiledgaming.com/forum/xi...captains-class

Intro to General's Class
Monday, March 30th @ 8pm EST
Hosted by XGC Fliggy XD
https://www.xiledgaming.com/forum/xi...***-03-30-2020

Advanced General's Class
Wednesday, April 8th @ 9pm EST
Hosted by XGC Mini Me XD
https://www.xiledgaming.com/forum/xi...m-eastern-time

Moderator Class
Friday, April 3rd @ 8pm EST
Hosted by XGC Fliggy XD
https://www.xiledgaming.com/forum/xi...class-4-3-2020

Community Wide Events

Rainbow 6: Siege
Friday, April 3rd @ 10pm EST
Hosts: XGC Iris & XGC Horus XS

GTA 5
Saturday, April 4th @ 9pm EST
Hosts: XGC Icee & KoG LOTUS XS

Modern Warfare
Saturday, April 4th @ 10pm EST
Hosts: SYN JAChelle XS & XGC StaleDonuts

 

[XGC Horus XS]

04/05/2020

Generals

Defining Expectations & Goals

When we as leaders are setting goals, one of the ways we can successfully achieve our goals is by being direct and communicating the outcome you expect. This gives your leadership the opportunity to understand what you expect and how to succeed at it. Growth as a leader is a learning process, so if they need help then we guide them. If they fail to achieve the goal that is set forth, then this is the best opportunity to address how to find a solution and try a different way to accomplish the goal the next time around.

Following Up with Leadership

When you are telling your leadership to do something, make sure you follow up with them and check that it's actually been done. Do not take their word for it, look for the proof that it's been done. If they tell you they brought in 3 new recruits, go look at their clan list and see if it's been updated to include those recruits. When they tell you their squad list has been posted, go to your clan forum and check that it was posted. Doing these quick checks will help train your leadership on what they should be doing on a regular basis, and make your job easier.

Researching Previous Members

If there is a former member out there asking you about coming back to the community, make sure you are doing your research to find what their removal request states. If the removal is for inactivity, they are welcome to return to any clan they choose, with no GWG application required. When you can’t find a removal request for them, hit up your chain of command or an admin to see if they are able to help locate it. If nothing is found, you should be sending them to the GWG so the researchers can find out the reason behind their departure.

Recruiting from the GWG

We do not recruit from the GWG forum at any time, in any clan. Recruiting should be taking place on the Xbox, through LFG posts, game chat, sending messages to recent players, and any other ways you have found that work for you and your clan. If someone's GWG gets approved, you and your XS would be contacted by an XD about them being placed into your clan.
**No Meetings on Sunday, April 12th due to Easter Sunday**
Leadership Training Classes

Captain's Class
Tomorrow, April 6th @ 9pm EST
Hosted by: KoG Turdz XS
https://www.xiledgaming.com/forum/xi...captains-class

Advanced General's Class
Wednesday, April 8th @ 9pm EST
Hosted by: XGC Mini Me XD
https://www.xiledgaming.com/forum/xi...m-eastern-time

Advanced General's Class
Saturday, April 11th @ 7pm EST
Hosted by: XGC Tantaliz XC
https://www.xiledgaming.com/forum/xi...generals-class

Intro to General's Class
Saturday, April 18th @ 9pm EST
Hosted by: XGC Mini Me XD
https://www.xiledgaming.com/forum/xi...m-eastern-time

 

[XGC Horus XS]

04/19/2020

Generals

Discord Servers

As a reminder, no private Discord servers are allowed for XG business. We have the XG Discord which is open to anyone in all three divisions and has game boards, a bs chat, meme chat, and much more! Each division has their own server as well that contains clan chats, section chats, as well as a division wide chat. Please be sure to utilize your division server and clan chats for any specific clan discussions.

Anybody found to have servers for their own private XG discussions will be removed, no exceptions.

This does not apply to being in non-XG Discord servers, such as Pokecord Discord Servers, Streamer specific servers, Call of Duty servers, etc. If you haven't done so already, start moving from having your clan chat over Xbox messaging to Discord. There are channels for clan announcements, as well as a chat for leadership only (LT and up) as well as a general chat box and voice chat channel that only members of that specific clan will be able to see. If members need help installing or learning how to use Discord, please assist them. If you need help yourself, hit up your chain of command or use the open door policy.

Weekly Clan Meeting

Generals, you are required to hold a clan meeting once per week. Clan Meeting Notes and Attendance must be posted in your clan forum. Your meeting does not have to be on a Sunday, it should be on the day and time that works for the most amount of people in your clan.

Notes should never be a copy and paste of the General's Meeting Notes - you or the leader you have running the meeting needs to pass on the information that applies and add clan specific notes about what's happening within the clan. This can include upcoming squad splits, clan splits, new recruits and promotions, and anything else that you want to be addressed.

The Importance of Recruiting

This past Thursday, the leaders of XG hosted a Round Table discussion on recruiting and what it means for the community and your clan, as well as ideas and tips on how to recruit. If you missed the stream, you need to view the full stream and it can be found at: https://mixer.com/XiledGaming?vod=oc...MkyiI7mdrfFebg

People will leave or go inactive over time for many different reasons, so recruiting is needed in order to keep the clan moving forward and not going stagnant or declining. When recruiting, we always stress quality over quantity - but going through a quantity of people is the only way to find those quality gamers who are going to uphold the honor code and core values of XG. Making sure that not just you and your leadership understand the type of people you want to bring into your clan, but all members in the clan do too.

If you find a recruit that isn't fitting in with your clan, but you feel could still be a good fit in another clan or even another division, help find them a home elsewhere - if you need help, use your chain of command to get them in touch with another clan and find the right place for them.

Usergroup Add Requests / Registration

When add requests are submitted on the help desk, you and your General need to ensure that the member has registered on the website by using the Advanced Search function. Type the name into the Members box to make sure it pulls up.

Make sure you are checking your clan lists versus the usergroups as well and keeping up on this throughout the month as add and removal requests are put in on the Help Desk. If members are making it up to the rank of private and they are not in the usergroup, it needs to be addressed immediately. Make sure members are registering with the same name on the website as it is on Xbox. ​​​​​​​

Leadership Training Classes

Advanced General's Class
Friday, April 24th @ 8pm EST
Hosted by XGC Fliggy XD
https://www.xiledgaming.com/forum/xi...-24-20-8pm-est

Moderator Class
Monday, April 27th @ 8pm EST
Hosted by XGC Fliggy XD
https://www.xiledgaming.com/forum/xi...-class-4-27-20

Community Wide Events

Modern Warfare
Friday, April 24th @ 8pm EST
Hosts: XGC Pepsi Mango & XGC Buffy XD

Advanced Warfare
Saturday, April 25th @ 8pm EST
Hosts: XGC Iris & XGC Icee

Modern Warfare
Friday, May 8th @ 9pm EST
Hosts: XGC Poptart & XGC StaleDonuts

 

[XGC Horus XS]

04/26/2020

Generals

Summer Time / Inactivity

With the summer months approaching, this should be a good time to find some new members who have more time on their hands. Make sure we are looking to find the next quality members for XG.

This is a great time to make sure that your clan list and usergroup is up to date. Also, make sure that your members are communicating when they will be inactive due to trips, vacations, or any other life circumstances.

Training Future Leadership

When looking at members for potential future leadership, make sure you have prepared them to the best of your ability before their promotion. Knowing the basics of the community and what needs to be done to meet the goals and expectations of their rank will ensure the transition is smooth for them and they will step into the role with confidence. No matter how long someone has been a leader, there will always be more to learn - just because someone has been in their rank for a long amount of time doesn't mean that someone else couldn't be promoted first, if they are showing more potential and accomplishing goals that are set, they should be recognized accordingly.

Captain's Usergroup Requests

Please make sure that when a captain is no longer in that rank, you are removing them out of the Captain's usergroup. Also, if someone has been promoted to Captain, they need to be added into the usergroup in order to get the banner underneath their name on the website that says Captain. Before a captain is added into the usergroup, make sure that your clan list is updated and lists them as a captain, and that they have also already posted their own squad list, or the request will be denied.

Leadership Training Classes

Captain's Classes

Friday, May 1st @ 9pm EST
Hosted by KoG Turdz XS
https://www.xiledgaming.com/forum/xi...captains-class

Saturday, May 9th @ 9pm EST
Hosted by KoG LOTUS XS
https://www.xiledgaming.com/forum/xi...aptain-s-class

Moderator Class

Monday, April 27th @ 8pm EST
Hosted by XGC Fliggy XD
https://www.xiledgaming.com/forum/xi...-class-4-27-20

Community Wide Events

Modern Warfare
Friday, May 8th @ 9pm EST
Hosts: XGC Poptart & XGC StaleDonuts

 

[XGC Horus XS]

05/03/2020

Generals

Clan Activity

As a General, you are expected to spend time with all members of your clan. If you are only playing with a select number of people in your clan, it's important that you recognize that and make sure you are trying to touch base with all members weekly to make sure they are good. Gaming or even just spending time with members in parties will help you to see who the potential future leaders are for your clan and give you an idea of what they need to work on in order to get to that next step.

Setting Up for Success

As General, it is your responsibility to make your clan successful, with the help of your XS. First, make sure that you and your leadership understand all ranks and the responsibilities of each one, as well as what is expected to meet those requirements. Then you need to make sure you take your General's classes, fulfill your responsibilities, while guiding and teaching your members and leadership.

If you see that your clan is struggling with activity, reach out for help if you aren't sure how to fix it. Set realistic goals that will help your clan move forward, and make sure you are holding weekly meetings as well as clan and squad game nights or activities to keep everyone involved. Being proactive instead of reactive will make your clan stronger and less likely to start going down that slippery slope of inactivity and dying.

Complacency & Time

Remember we should always be striving to better ourselves, our clan and our community. The day we grow complacent, is the day we start to move backwards. Keep going forwards! Time is limited, so choose what you want to do with it. Do you want to sit around and do nothing? Or make the decisions that will make you happy and ensure a better future for you, the clan and the community? Your destiny is in your hands.

Ask yourself and your leadership to think about this whenever they are on the Xbox: what can I do to make Xiled Gaming better than yesterday? If that means just talking to someone and getting them more invested in the community then that helps. The more invested a member is the more they will want to put in.

Leadership Training Classes

Captain's Class
Saturday, May 9th @ 9pm EST
Hosted by KoG LOTUS XS
https://www.xiledgaming.com/forum/xi...aptain-s-class

Advanced General's Class
Saturday, May 9th @ 8pm EST
Hosted by XGC Mini Me XD
https://www.xiledgaming.com/forum/xi...m-eastern-time

Community Wide Events

Modern Warfare
Friday, May 8th @ 9pm EST
Hosts: XGC Poptart & XGC StaleDonuts

Request a Game Night Here: https://www.xiledgaming.com/forum/xi...t-a-game-night

 

[XGC Horus XS]

05/17/2020

Generals

Clan Compete

As a reminder, you and your Generals should be getting members registered on Clan Compete if they aren't already. This is where all clan battles, X-Team Challenges, and competitive players and teams can go to issue challenges and have some fun and friendly competitions!

If you or your Generals need assistance with Clan Compete, please hit up your chain of command with any questions or issues you run into with the website. Click here for a list of Clan Compete Staff and Admins.

Adminstrator:

XGC Traitor XC
XGC xTFLEMx XI
XGC Tantaliz XC

Staff and Referees:

XGC MiMiK XS
KoG LOTUS XS
KoG Turdz XS
KoG Caustic
SYN Unholy

Name Change requests should be posted here so usernames match the gamertag.

Accountability

As a leader in XG, you have displayed the drive and desire to be an asset to help XG grow. However, once you reach the next level, are you holding yourself, your peers, and your clans accountable to the high standard that XG requires? Are you using the tools that are available to continue to grow the community and future leaders? Or are you taking it easy, now "that you made it?" You must hold yourself accountable to continue to grow as a leader and to uphold the ideals of XG. This is done with your day to day attitude and actions being consistent with what is expected of a leader in XG. You cannot be effective if you are only being accountable part of the time.

Communication

Many times we have discussed the importance of communication and the fact that it is the Key to Success of XG. Information needs to be shared up and down the chain of command so that everyone is working as one team to continuously improve XG. For the most part, the leaders of XG do a good job of disseminating the information, as requested. No one should have an issue sharing upcoming game nights, Game with Fame, or of a recent promotion or clan split, because this is good news.

However, as a leader in XG, you must also be able to have any "difficult" conversations when needed. If someone in a leadership position is failing short of the requirements and expectation, a conversation needs to be had to explain where they are lacking, what they need to do to correct the deficiencies, and the timeline to do so. In order to recognize when these types of conversations are needed, you must be actively engaging the leadership of your clans or sections. By being a proactive leader and being willing to have the needed conversations, your clan or section will have the leadership needed to be successful, thus making XG stronger.

Shutting Down Clans

When a clan is shut down, it is as a last resort, when everything else has been tried, but the clan is still falling apart or doesn't have the full clan structure in place. These decisions are made after a lot of thought and consideration by the leadership involved with that clan. Of course, nobody likes shutting down a clan but sometimes it is a necessary decision, and everybody should understand that. No drama should be coming from people who do not agree with the decision.

We all understand that it can be upsetting, but please know that shutting down a clan is not done with ill intent, but rather to make sure that all members are in a clan with the correct rank structure in place where they can game and have fun, and also grow as a leader if that is what they want to do. As leaders sometimes difficult choices have to be made and they should be handled with maturity and the confidence that you are making the right decision for the clan and the members within that clan.

Leadership Training Classes

Captain's Class
Friday, May 22nd @ 9pm EST
Hosted by SYN DESIREZ XS
https://www.xiledgaming.com/forum/xi...captains-class

Intro to General's Class
Friday, May 22nd @ 4pm EST
Hosted by XGC Mini Me XD
https://www.xiledgaming.com/forum/xi...m-eastern-time

Moderator Class
Saturday, May 23rd @ 8pm EST
Hosted by XGC Mini Me XD
https://www.xiledgaming.com/forum/xi...m-eastern-time

 

[XGC Horus XS]

05/31/2020

Generals

Add and Remove Requests

When posting Add and Remove requests on the help desk, please make sure you are verifying that the person has registered on the website by using the Advanced Search bar under "Members". Do not post multiple threads for requests, if you have several people to add, simply post one thread with all the names listed who need to be added. Same with removals, if you have multiple people to remove put all the usernames into one thread but make sure to note next to each name the reason for the removal.

PRIOR to posting any add requests, the clan list has to be updated. If a member was promoted to private but is still listed as a recruit, the request will be denied and will have to be resubmitted. Same with transfers, if someone has transferred in they also need to be added to the clan list before an add request is posted.

Leadership Definition

The definition of a leader is to first be a follower. You cannot expect someone to follow you if you do not know what it is to follow yourself.

A leader simply persuades others to follow them. Having said this, in order for someone to want to follow you, they must see that you have empathy for them and their peers. You do not have to buy into the whole of your surroundings, but showing empathy to those who you lead, goes a long way.

Do not lead by the saying: do as I say and not as I do. Take charge and show those who you are leading that you are willing to get your feet wet also. Too many leaders fail because they walk one way, yet tell their followers to walk another way. It is up to you as the leader of the team to set the goals, formulate a plan of action, and motivate the team towards that goal. In doing so, you have to be willing to work alongside the team throughout the full process.

Communicating Absences

We understand that at times you will not be online for an extended period of time, whether it's due to finals, vacations, life circumstances, etc. We understand that real life should always come first. So if you know your activity will be spotty or non-existent for that time, please let your chain of command know when you are leaving, when you expect to be back, and that you have coverage in your absence.

Clan & Squad Lists

Just a reminder, clan and squad lists must be posted by 11:59pm EST tonight - if you know you won't be able to on the exact day, post it a day or two early so it isn't late. If your captain(s) don't get their squad list posted, you are responsible for posting it for them and following up to see why it wasn't done. If someone isn't performing a basic responsibility like posting and keeping their list updated, chances are they are missing other responsibilities and could be having a negative impact on their squad and on the clan as a whole.

You also need to check your clan usergroup - ask an admin if you need a new copy. Make sure people are being removed as they need to be as well as added. This also goes for the Captain's usergroup, when a captain steps down or is demoted, make sure you are posting the request to take them out of the captain's usergroup on the help desk.

Researching Situations

When anyone comes to you about a situation, make sure you are getting both sides of the story before taking any action. Taking what one person says at face value isn't fair to the other person or people involved in the situation - everybody has the right to tell their side of the story. If someone is saying something that just doesn't seem right, trust your gut and dig deeper into what they are telling you.

Remember that situations do not need to be handled right away, take your time and do your due diligence before making decisions. If you don't know how to handle the situation, ask for help - either a peer or your XS should be able to assist you. If not, use the open door policy. You aren't in this alone, we are all a team and should be assisting others whenever we can.

Leadership Training Classes

Captain's Class
Friday, June 5th @ 9pm EST
Hosted by SYN DESIREZ XS
https://www.xiledgaming.com/forum/xi...captains-class

Advanced General's Class
Friday, June 5th @ 5pm EST
Hosted by XGC Mini Me XD
https://www.xiledgaming.com/forum/xi...m-eastern-time

Intro to General's Class
Monday, June 8th @ 9pm EST
Hosted by XGC Tantaliz XC
https://www.xiledgaming.com/forum/xi...generals-class

Advanced General's Class
Monday, June 15th @ 9pm EST
Hosted by XGC Tantaliz XC
https://www.xiledgaming.com/forum/xi...generals-class

Moderator Class
Saturday, June 6th @ 8pm EST
Hosted by XGC Mini Me XD
https://www.xiledgaming.com/forum/xi...m-eastern-time

Community Wide Events

Modern Warfare
Friday, June 5th @ 9pm EST
Game Modes: Shotgun Roulette & Simon Says
Hosts: SYN Stiddy & SYN JAChelle XS

Prominence Poker
Saturday, June 6th @ 9pm EST
Hosts: KoG MamaCoco XS, ragintigress & XGC Horus XS

Modern Warfare
Friday, June 12th @ 9pm EST
Game Modes: Custom Infected & Hardcore games, Dom, Gun Game, TDM
Hosts: XGC StaleDonuts & SYN JAChelle XS

Modern Warfare
Saturday, June 13th @ 9pm EST
Game Modes: Mass Infected, Russian Roulette, RPG only small maps
Hosts: SYN OPTIC & SYN JAChelle XS

Modern Warfare
Saturday, June 20th @ 9pm EST
Game Modes: Free for All - do you have what it takes to be the very best?
Hosts: HeAdCaSe & SYN JAChelle XS

 

[XGC Horus XS]

06/07/2020

Generals

Transfer Process

Members who are wanting to transfer to a new clan must first go to their current General, not to the General or XS of the clan where they wish to transfer to. If someone comes to you for a transfer who is not currently in your clan, please direct them to their current leadership. No transfer can take place without the member reaching out to their current leadership first! If a transfer doesn't involve your clan, please do not take any steps to complete that transfer such as reaching out to the General or XS of that member, it should be the member having the conversation, not you.

Also, any transfer requests should be processed within 72 hours - if you are having any trouble getting in contact with the people you need to get ahold of, please hit up your chain of command or use the open door policy to assist with the transfer being completed in a timely manner.

Remember that we do not transfer problem children - if they are causing issues within your clan, we don't want another clan having to deal with the same issues. If someone just doesn't quite fit in with the current squad and clan, and they've found another clan where they get along with the members better, that's a perfect reason to transfer out.

Modern Warfare Regiments

Regiments for Modern Warfare are allowed - they are the same as any in-game clan within specific games. It is recommended that only leadership is in charge of the in-game regiment, if you have further questions about in-game clans please ask your chain of command or utilize the open door policy.

Holding Yourself and Leadership Accountable

As a leader in XG, you are responsible for holding yourself to the standard of your rank, as well as your Captains and LTs within your clan. When someone isn't upholding their rank responsibilities, have an honest conversation with them about what's going on and if they need more training, clarification on their responsibilities, or advice on making their squad the best it can be.

Take time to speak with everyone in your clan to learn about what their goals are within the community. That way, if someone is demoted, steps down, or leaves, you know who your next person up could be and you are prepared to move forward and keep the clan on a forward progression.

If you yourself need help understanding your responsibilities better, or just want some advice, use your peers or chain of command to ask those questions. Wanting to learn more will never be seen as a negative step to take, but rather shows that you acknowledge that you and all leaders always have room to grow and improve.

Why You Joined This Community

When you first joined the community, it was probably for many reasons - remind yourself of why you joined, and how you can continue to make other people feel that way and want to join as well. Hold your leaders to that standard so that your clans can continue to grow and be successful.

If someone is preventing that positive atmosphere from being shown to new or potential members, you need to hold them accountable and make the change(s) needed to keep people interested in joining and also to stay as members well into the future.

Leadership Training Classes

Intro to General's Class
Tomorrow, Monday June 8th @ 9pm EST
Hosted by XGC Tantaliz XC
https://www.xiledgaming.com/forum/xi...generals-class

Advanced General's Class
Monday, June 15th @ 9pm EST
Hosted by XGC Tantaliz XC
https://www.xiledgaming.com/forum/xi...generals-class

Community Wide Events

Modern Warfare
Friday, June 12th @ 10pm EST
Game Modes: Custom Infected & Hardcore games, Domination, Gun Game, TDM & more
Hosts: XGC StaleDonuts & SYN JAChelle XS

Modern Warfare
Saturday, June 13th @ 9pm EST
Game Modes: Mass Infected, Russian roulette, RPG only on small maps & many others
Hosts: SYN OPTIC & SYN JAChelle XS

Black Ops 2
Saturday, June 13th @ 9pm EST
Game Mode: Custom Zombies!
Hosts: XGC Icee & KoG Alucard

Black Ops 4
Friday, June 19th @ 9pm EST
Game Modes: Dodgeball, Michael Myers, Shotgun Roulette
Hosts: ElegantMouse#173 & SYN JAChelle XS

Modern Warfare
Saturday, June 20th @ 9pm EST
Game Modes: Free For All - do you have what it takes to win?
Hosts: HeAdCaSe & SYN JAChelle XS

 

[XGC Horus XS]

06/17/2020

Generals

Professionalism / Attitude

When dealing with issues or just having conversations with your members, always maintain your professionalism and have a positive attitude. If you are unable to present yourself professionally, please remove yourself from the party until you are able to handle the situation calmly and in a professional manner. There is no excuse for handling issues emotionally, the only result that you can expect when you handle a situation emotionally is for the person(s) involved to respond emotionally. Ask for help if you aren't able to approach the situation logically and without emotions running rampant.

This also goes for your professionalism when dealing with your peers - you don't need to like somebody in order to act professionally and treat them with respect. Treat people the way you want to be treated and it will make for a better environment for you and everyone around you.

Team Effort

Everything we do within Xiled Gaming is a Team Effort, regardless of Rank or which squad, clan, section, or division you may be in. Our community is based on the Honor Code, Rank Structure, Rules & Guidelines and Team Work. We pull the rope together and we succeed or fail together, but we always do it as a group. No one person is bigger then the whole, no one loss is more important than all the fun we have together. Here are just a few things we have to do to be the best Community we can be:

*Recruiting: Building our community is everyone's responsibility, no one person can do this alone, make sure you are bringing in good like minded gamers to be a part of the environment you want to create within your clan, with this you will be helping us pull the rope. Just remember that we all are facilitators of fun!

*Training Recruits: It takes a whole clan to be open to new members, invite these potential members to games, welcome them, be a good example, show them the ropes, teach them about the community, and work with them so they can become a valued community member, as we grow its more important that we grow together.

*Clan & Squad Practices: Training together, learning the tactics or strategies for the clan games, getting to know each others playing styles, and learning from each other will prepare us for victory and help us learn from defeat.

*Clan Compete: As a team, everyone should put forth their own best effort in any in-game play, while maintaining the environment of good sportsmanship, regardless of if we win or lose, we always say good game!

*Meetings: Meetings are a great place to share ideas, celebrate successes, discuss any issues, offer feedback on how to improve our clan and squad environments, and vote on new recruits. Remember, we can't make things better without team work. Team Effort is what it is all about. More hands make lighter work!

*Communication: Exchanging thoughts and ideas with the intention of delivering information and goals. Communication is the key to success, not only within the community but also in both professional and personal scenarios. Successful leaders are those marked by their effective use of communication and understanding their followers.

No member gets left behind: ensue all gamers are involved with their squad and other clan members, make sure you and your leadership are reaching out to the ones who are not to find out why and if they can help get them more active and involved.

Leadership Training Classes

Captain's Class
Monday, June 22nd @ 9pm EST
Hosted by KoG LOTUS XS
https://www.xiledgaming.com/forum/xi...captains-class

Captain's Class
Monday, June 29th @ 9pm EST
Hosted by KoG Turdz XS
https://www.xiledgaming.com/forum/xi...captains-class

Advanced General's Class
Monday, June 15th @ 9pm EST
Hosted by XGC Tantaliz XC
https://www.xiledgaming.com/forum/xi...generals-class

Intro to General's Class
Saturday, June 20th @ 8pm EST
Hosted by XGC Mini Me XD
https://www.xiledgaming.com/forum/xi...m-eastern-time

Community Wide Events

CoD: Black Ops 4
Friday, June 19th @ 9pm EST
Game Modes: Dodgeball, Michael Myers, Shotgun Roulette
Hosts: ElegantMouse#173 & SYN JAChelle XS

Modern Warfare
Saturday, June 20th @ 9pm EST
Game Mode: Free-for-all - do you have what it takes to win?
Hosts: HeAdCaSe & SYN JAChelle XS

Golf With Your Friends
Saturday, June 27th @ 9pm EST
Hosts: XGC Icee & SYN JAChelle XS

 

[XGC Horus XS]

07/19/2020

Generals

Usergroup Maintenance

With the release of the new site, both Section Leaders and Generals now have the ability to approve new members into the clan usergroups. Some or most of you were not around when this functionality existed on previous versions of our website. So let me cover a few expectations you may not be aware of.

1. Vetting Requests: When accepting people into your usergroup, you must first verify they are in fact members of your clan. Do not approve any requests where you do not recognize the name.
2. Usergroup Accuracy: Members can only be in one clan's usergroup (XS-XI being the only exception). Go through your usergroup and verify that it is correct by adding members that should be there, and removing those that shouldn't. This should be a regular routine. Keep in mind, your usergroup and clan list must match in order for a clan split to be approved.
3. Recruits & Usergroups: Recruits are not expected to be in the usergroup or registered. Recruits are not members of the community until promoted to the rank of private. At that point, it will become mandatory for the member to be registered as stated in the rank structure. The reason I'm mentioning this is because recruits do not always work out. If you get in the habit of accepting everyone into the usergroup it will lead to you creating more removal requests. Which is not only more work for you, but more work for the Admins as well.

DNR List

The Do Not Recruit List has been eliminated, when researching name changes please check the current members list and use the search function to make sure it isn't too close to an existing name.

Handling Issues

If an issue arises between members, they should be making an attempt to resolve it between themselves before just immediately jumping ranks or using the open door policy. If they are unable to resolve it themselves, that's when leadership needs to be involved, by following the chain of command first - if the issue is between them and another member in leadership, the next rank up would need to be contacted to help get the issue handled, but not before it is communicated properly through the chain of command first.

CDL Tournament

Thank you to all who supported last night's CDL Domination Tournament, whether you participated or watched the stream! Congratulations to the winning team, Husky Boys, led by TheRandomHusky from KoG Velocity. Stay tuned for the next tournament and as always, please message any of the CC staff if you have ideas or suggestions for future tournaments.

Warzone Event hosted by Clan Compete

Clan Compete will be hosting a Warzone Event on Saturday, August 1st - start time and sign-ups will be posted later tonight. Please get members registered who are interested in competing, and ensure they are using the same username as their Xbox gamertag on the site.
Clan Compete - Clan Compete
PwnZone Gaming Ladders and Tournments for gamers on xbox, ps4 and Pc games. Pwnzone.com
www.clancompete.com

Banner Requests

With the new upgrades to the website, the Clan Banner dimension format size has been updated from 400x75px to 200x80px. Generals if you wish to upload your own banners onto the website, as a reminder it needs to fall in the correct format as seen below.
*CLAN BANNERS*
1- Image format size must be 200x80 pixels
2- Must include clan name on the banner (ex: XGC, KoG, SYN)
If you are not sure where to upload your Clan Banner, feel free to hit up your Leaders or myself

We as the Design Team will be going through and editing the format sizes for Clan Banners, Leader Banners, Avatars, etc. They can be found HERE: DESIGN GUIDELINES, FORMATS, & SIZES

Most of your Clan banners can not be retrieved from the previous website. If you are interested in having a new one made, Generals, you are welcomed to click HERE: REQUEST A BANNER

Leadership Training Classes

Captain's Class
Wednesday, July 22nd @ 8pm EST
Hosted by SYN DESIREZ XS
CAPTAINS CLASS
SYN DESIREZ XS will be hosting a Captains Class on July 22 2020 at 8pm est This class is highly encouraged for those who intend to move up the ranks. It is open to any member holding the currently rank of Captain in all divisions with XG. This class will hold 10 spots. Members will be invited...

www.xiledgaming.com

Community Wide Events

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare
Saturday, July 25th @ 9pm EST
Game Modes: Hardcore Game Modes including TDM, Dom, and more
Hosts: XGC StaleDonuts & SYN OPTIC

Call of Duty: Black Ops 4
Saturday, August 8th @ 9pm EST
Game Modes: Custom Blackout
Hosts: SYN OPTIC & XGC Buffy XD