Meeting notes

XGC SWERVE XS · Aug 12, 2019

Section Leaders:

Promotions

Just because you reach all requirements to be promoted to the next rank does not mean you will be promoted right away. Promotions are earned not given. If you are seeking a promotion, work for it! The leadership notice it!

Training Leadership

As a Section Leader, your main goal should be to ensure that your Generals are knowledgeable about their responsibilities, and that they feel comfortable asking questions when they aren't. However, if you are spending time training someone on the same thing over and over again, and it doesn't seem to be getting through to them, you need to figure out why that is. Whether it's that you need to find a different way to teach them, or ask for assistance from a peer or XD to get this done, it needs to be a priority. If someone isn't capable of learning or retaining information, sometimes that leads to making a difficult decision and putting someone into the rank that is capable of learning. Keep in mind that if someone can't learn it themself, how could they teach it to anyone else in the ranks below them?

Discord Communication

Keep in mind that we do not handle issues over Discord. It is to be used for keeping in communication when not on the Xbox, but nothing as far as issues, promotions, and clan business should be handled over Discord, it should always be taking place on the Xbox. If you have any questions about this or want clarification, please ask a XD.

Moderator Classes

Moderator classes are back!! Sign ups are on the Leadership Training thread on the site: https://www.xiledgaming.com/forum/xi...ebsite-classes. This sign up is for Generals and Section Leaders only!

Clan Compete

Clan Compete is back and ladders are up in running on BO4, Rainbow 6 and possibly COD: WW2! Want to challenge another clan? The X-TEAM? This is the place to do it! We should be encouraging our members to sign up and participate in these matches. You can sign up and register here: https://www.clancompete.com/content.php

Generals:

Promotions

Just because you reach all requirements to be promoted to the next rank does not mean you will be promoted right away. Promotions are earned not given. If you are seeking a promotion, work for it! The leadership notice it!!

Training Leadership

As a General, always make sure that your leadership under you understands their responsibilities, and that they feel comfortable asking questions when they aren't completely sure. However, if you are spending time training someone on the same thing over and over again, and it doesn't seem to be getting through to them, you need to figure out why that is. Whether it's that you need to find a different way to teach them, or ask for assistance from your XS or a peer, it needs to be a priority. If someone isn't capable of learning or retaining information, sometimes that leads to making a difficult decision and putting someone into the rank that is capable of learning. Keep in mind that if someone can't learn it themself, how could they teach it to anyone else in the ranks below them?

Discord Communication

Keep in mind that we do not handle issues over Discord. It is to be used for keeping in communication when not on the Xbox, but nothing as far as issues, promotions, and clan business should be handled over Discord, it should always be taking place on the Xbox. If you have any questions about this or want clarification, please ask your XS or XD.

Moderator Classes

Moderator classes are back!! Sign ups are on the Leadership Training thread on the site: https://www.xiledgaming.com/forum/xi...ebsite-classes. This sign up is for Generals and Section Leaders only!

Clan Compete

Clan Compete is back and ladders are up in running on BO4, Rainbow 6 and possibly COD: WW2! Want to challenge another clan? The X-TEAM? This is the place to do it! We should be encouraging our members to sign up and participate in these matches. You can sign up and register here: https://www.clancompete.com/content.php

Leadership Classes

Captains Class
Saturday, August 17th @ 9pm EST hosted by KoG LOTUS XS

Intro to General's Class
Friday, August 16th @ 8pm EST hosted by XGC Fliggy XD

Advanced General's Class
Saturday, August 17th @ 9pm EST hosted by XGC BUCS XD

Moderator Classes:
Tuesday, August 13th @ 9pm EST hosted by XGC Tantaliz XC
Tuesday, August 20th @ 9pm EST hosted by XGC BUCS XD
Friday, August 23rd @ 9pm EST hosted by XGC Fliggy XD

Community Wide Events

Halo 5: Guardians
Wednesday, August 14th @ 9pm EST
Hosts: XGC xTAGx XS & XGC Iris

Destiny 2
Friday, August 16th @ 9pm EST
Hosts: XGC Horus XS & XGC RedneckGurt

Gears of War 4
Saturday, August 17th @ 9pm EST
Hosts: KoG xMELIODASx & XGC Horus XS

Call of Duty: Black Ops 4
Monday, August 19th @ 9pm EST
Hosts: SYN Entice & SYN x Brave

Call of Duty: Black Ops 4
Wednesday, August 21st @ 9pm EST
Hosts: XGC Fliggy XD & XGC TAURUS XD

Call of Duty: Black Ops 4
Friday, August 23rd @ 9pm EST
Hosts: XGC 0NYX & XGC Keaton

Call of Duty: WW2
Friday, August 30th @ 9pm EST
Hosts: XGC Horus XS & XGC xTAGx XS

Halo 5: Guardians
Saturday, August 31st @ 9pm EST
Hosts: XGC Horus XS & XGC Iris

XGC SWERVE XS · Aug 19, 2019

Meeting Notes 8/18/19
Have Fun & Play Games

Section Leaders

Recruiting & Reading In New Recruits

Recruiting is necessary for all clans, whether it's to grow in order to prepare for a squad or clan split, or to keep the clan stable as people leave or go inactive, which is inevitable over time. The process for recruiting and reading in should be something all leaders should be comfortable with, and that you and your Generals should be training your leadership to do without you having to be present each and every time. Work with them until you are comfortable with them flying solo and then let them spread their wings and fly. Ensure the appropriate Honor Code is went over with them, answering any questions they may have, and also inform them of the rank structure and ensure they know what the leadership ranks are in the community. This will give them a solid foundation to build off of when first joining the community.

Clan Game Nights

Doing a weekly game night is one of the Generals responsibilities. There are a lot of benefits to doing a clan game night, such as ensuring members are active with their fellow clan members, introducing recruits to everybody and making sure they are a good fit during their 7 day recruit period, and while gaming with your members you'll be able to see potential future leaders and how they interact with everyone in the party and/or game nights.

Moderation

Now that moderator classes are back, if your Generals are taking the class and receiving moderator, it is still ultimately your responsibility to make sure the forums are being moderated. If your General has moderator and isn't using it, you should be following up with them to find out why and seeing if they have any questions about how to moderate. Remember that we do not delete clan history, old threads should be closed and unstuck, not deleted.

Generals

Recruiting & Reading In New Recruits

Recruiting is necessary for all clans, whether it's to grow in order to prepare for a squad or clan split, or to keep the clan stable as people leave or go inactive, which is inevitable over time. The process for recruiting and reading in should be something all leaders should be comfortable with, and that you and your Generals should be training your leadership to do without you having to be present each and every time. Work with them until you are comfortable with them flying solo and then let them spread their wings and fly. Ensure the appropriate Honor Code is went over with them, answering any questions they may have, and also inform them of the rank structure and ensure they know what the leadership ranks are in the community. This will give them a solid foundation to build off of when first joining the community.

Clan Game Nights

Doing a weekly game night is one of the Generals responsibilities. There are a lot of benefits to doing a clan game night, such as ensuring members are active with their fellow clan members, introducing recruits to everybody and making sure they are a good fit during their 7 day recruit period, and while gaming with your members you'll be able to see potential future leaders and how they interact with everyone in the party and/or game nights.

Moderation

Now that moderator classes are back, if you as a General are taking the class and receiving moderator, you should be keeping your clan forum up to date. Your Section Leader will still be checking to see if you are doing what needs to be done, and always keep in mind that if you aren't sure about how to do something, just ask. Taking the moderator class does not guarantee you to permanently have the privilege to moderate, if you aren't using it or are abusing it, your moderator can easily be taken back away.

Leadership Classes

Moderator Classes

Tuesday, August 20th @ 9pm EST hosted by XGC BUCS XD
Friday, August 23rd @ 9pm EST hosted by XGC Fliggy XD

Community Wide Events

Call of Duty: Black Ops 4
Monday, August 19th @ 9pm EST
Hosts: SYN Entice & SYN x Brave

Call of Duty: Black Ops 4
Wednesday, August 21st @ 9pm EST
Hosts: XGC Fliggy XD & XGC TAURUS XD

Call of Duty: Black Ops 4
Friday, August 23rd @ 9pm EST
Hosts: XGC 0NYX & XGC Keaton

NHL 19
Wednesday, August 28th @ 9pm EST
Hosts: XGC Keaton & XGC xTAGx XS

Call of Duty: WW2
Friday, August 30th @ 9pm EST
Hosts: XGC Horus XS & XGC xTAGx XS

Halo 5: Guardians
Saturday, August 31st @ 9pm EST
Hosts: XGC Horus XS & XGC Iris

XGC SWERVE XS · Sep 16, 2019

Help Desk Requests

When doing add and removal requests on the website, please put a detailed reason on why the member is being removed or added to the clan. It is important to do so because we need to have a paper trail to why they are leaving or being added. If you are doing a transfer, please remember that both Generals must post the ADD and REMOVAL requests to ensure a quick transfer. It is important to do so because we need to leave behind a detailed reason to why they are leaving. If you need examples, please be sure to hit up your XS or a XD.

Additionally, please make sure you are posting requests in the correct area - if you aren't sure, again, please ask. We'd rather have you ask the question than post it incorrectly and have to come to you to tell you what you did wrong.

Promotions:

When doing promotions, you must make sure that ALL the responsibilities are read, understood and accepted! If a member doesn't quite understand them, it is your job as leaders to EXPLAIN IN DETAIL so that it is completely understood! NO EXCEPTIONS!

Blackout Event on Clan Compete

Announcing the very first Blackout Squads event hosted on Clan Compete! Come join the action on Saturday, September 28th - you must be registered on Clan Compete in order to participate. Encourage your clans who play Black Ops 4 to get signed up so they can take part in the event.

Hit up your leadership with questions or for assistance and see you out there!

If you are interested in helping with the event, please hit up XGC Tantaliz XC or XGC Traitor XC.

LEADERSHIP CLASSES

Advanced Generals Class
Hosted by: XGC Fliggy XD
on Wednesday 9/18/19 at 9pm Est.

Intro to Generals Class
Hosted by: XGC BUCS XD
on Friday 9/20/19 @ 9 est.

Moderator Class
Hosted by:XGC BUCS XD
on Wednesday 9/18/19 @ 9 est

Community Wide Events

Gears of War 5
Saturday, September 21st @ 9pm EST
Hosts: KoG xMeliodasx & KoG Alucard

GTA V
Friday, September 27th @ 9pm EST
Hosts: XGC Ascheron & XGC Keaton

Request a Game Night Here:
https://www.xiledgaming.com / game night

XGC SWERVE XS · Sep 23, 2019

Generals

Xbox Etiquette

When in Xbox parties, please don't remove members without good reason. If there is clan business that needs to be discussed, let them know and be respectful when asking them to leave. Be courteous while in a party, if you have background noise going on or are having background conversations, mute your mic when possible, especially during clan meetings.

Recruiting & Reading In

When new recruits are brought into the community, the person doing the read-in must cover the below items, with no paraphrasing or shortcuts.
1. Honor Code (division specific)
2. Rank Structure
3. Forum Rules & Guidelines

Additionally, ensure that all potential recruits are screened to make sure they meet the age requirement, and also that they haven't been a part of XG in the past. If they have, make sure the proper research is done to determine if they need to fill out a Grass Wasn't Greener Application or not.

Blackout Event on Clan Compete

Announcing the very first Blackout Squads event hosted on Clan Compete! Come join the action on Saturday, September 28th - you must be registered on Clan Compete in order to participate. Encourage your clans who play Black Ops 4 to get signed up so they can take part in the event.

Sign-Ups are open until Friday, September 27th so get those teams together!

Hit up your leadership with questions or for assistance and see you out there!

If you are interested in helping with the event, please hit up XGC Tantaliz XC or XGC Traitor XC.

Leadership Training Classes

Captain's Classes
Saturday, September 28th @ 9pm EST hosted by KoG LOTUS XS

Community Wide Events

GTA V
Friday, September 27th @ 9pm EST
Hosts: XGC Ascheron & XGC Keaton

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

XGC SWERVE XS · Oct 21, 2019

Generals

Call of Duty Mobile

Call of Duty Mobile currently has a cap on the amount of people in the clan. Unless they lift it, it will be impossible to add any more than 20 or 30. Feel free to make groups for your clans. If the cap is lifted, we will circle back to it. If you have any questions regarding the Xiled Gaming clan, hit up XGC PENGUIN XC.

Names / Gamertags

We do NOT call people by their first name in the community. In XG we refer to everyone by their gamertag, no exceptions!

Discrimination

As members of this Community, we are expected to abide by the community rules and regulations. Our Honor Code is in place for a specific reason so that members can feel safe to be themselves. In each divisions Honor Code, in sections 8 for XGC and KoG and section 9 for SYN, it states that one of the Honor Code violations consist of discrimination. Discrimination classifies as the unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people. No one should be made fun of for who they are, whether it be race, gender or the way they speak.

Just because someone is different does not give anyone the right to make fun of them. Generals, if someone approaches you about a concern like this, do not sweep it under the rug. Address the situation professionally in a timely manner and ask for help if needed.

Rank Responsibilities

If you are in a leadership rank, you will be held accountable to the rank responsibilities listed in the rank structure - found here: https://www.xiledgaming.com/3169127-...e-2015-update=

If you don't fulfill the responsibilities of your rank, you will be held accountable. If you don't know how to fulfill your responsibilities, ask for help from your chain of command and we will be happy to help you. Bottom line, we are all here to create a great gaming experience for all members of this community, and sometimes that means dealing with issues and preventing them from becoming greater problems.

Each rank is responsible for promoting the rank directly below theirs - Section Leaders promote Generals, Generals promote captains, and captains promote lieutenants. When a captain spot becomes available, the lieutenant should be the one promoted - there shouldn't be a sergeant jumping above the LT to become a captain. This doesn't set the squad or clan up for success. Also remember that just because someone used to be in leadership, doesn't mean they should be skipping rank - they should be working their way back through the ranks in the correct way. We do not recycle leadership.

Relationships in XG

We do not allow family members or people in relationships to be in the same clan. See this thread:
https://www.xiledgaming.com/forum/xi...adership-in-xg

For you Generals as well as your captains and lieutenants, this is something you need to keep in mind if it arises in your clan, and handle accordingly. The purpose of this is to ensure promotions are not being handed out to people due to favoritism or nepotism, as that is not how promotions are earned.

Earning Promotions

Please review the current XG Promotion Requirements here: https://www.xiledgaming.com/forum/xi...uirements-2018

Note that it is clearly stated that promotions are not given based on fulfilling time requirements. Promotions are earned, not given. Fulfilling the rank structure and responsibilities as well as showing that you are making good decisions to benefit your clan and the community will help push you forward to that next rank you are going for. Training the members below you is key to you being successful and moving forward.

Recruiting

We do NOT recruit from social media sites or apps such as Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, Instagram, etc. Potential recruits need to be screened through Xbox parties and by playing with them to ensure they are a good fit for the community and they will follow our rules and guidelines, especially the Honor Code. Looking for Group posts, game chat, and messaging random players from games are just a few ways to do recruitment. If you need help, ask for it and we'll be happy to assist.

Community Wide Events

Game with Fame featuring KoG LOTUS XS
Saturday, October 26th @ 9pm EST
Message XGC Buffy XD for an invite and ask her a question here!
https://www.xiledgaming.com/forum/ge...ask-a-question

Call of Duty Modern Warfare
Saturday, October 26th @ 8pm EST
Hosts: XGC Horus XS & XGC Iris

GTA V
Thursday, October 31st @ 9pm EST
Hosts: KoG xMeliodasx & XGC Keaton

XGC SWERVE XS · Oct 28, 2019

Leadership Decision-Making

When making decisions about removing members from the clan or issuing warnings, the only people that should be involved are you, your Section Leader, and possibly your captain and/or lieutenant. Decisions have to be based on what is best for the clan, division, and/or community as a whole, and the reason we have leadership is because you are expected to make those tough decisions, regardless of personal feelings or friendships.

Asking Questions

When a situation arises that you don't know how to handle, or if someone asks you a question you aren't sure of the answer to, please reach out to your chain of command to get the answer. We would always rather have you ask the question than to take incorrect action and have to correct it later!

Clan Games / No Member Left Behind

As you all probably know, the new Modern Warfare released a couple of days ago. Do any of your clans need a Primary Game update? Post an Update Clan request on the Help Desk so we can ensure this information is current and up to date. If there are members in any of your clans who are not getting the new game, it is you and your General's responsibility to get them into a clan where they have other people to still game with. Make this a top priority over this week.
https://www.xiledgaming.com/forum/he...or-delete-clan

Relationships in XG

To clarify last week's meeting note regarding relationships / family members being in the same clans, squads, or sections - neither member can hold a leadership rank. For example, if a Section Leader has a family member or significant other as a sergeant in their section, that is fine, but if that person wants to move into leadership they would need to transfer to a different clan under another section leader. If you need clarification, please ask before taking action.

https://www.xiledgaming.com/forum/xi...adership-in-xg

The purpose of this rule is to ensure promotions are not being handed out to people due to favoritism or nepotism, as that is not how promotions are earned.

Clan & Squad Lists

Clan and Squad lists are due by 11:59pm EST on Thursday, October 31st - ensure you have posted your clan list by this time. If a captain isn't able to post their squad list, you should be posting in their stead and following up with them about why they didn't get it done. You should be comparing the clan list and usergroup to ensure they match, hit up your XS or an XD if you need an updated copy of your usergroup.

Community Wide Events

GTA V
Thursday, October 31st @ 9pm EST
Hosts: KoG xMeliodasx & XGC Keaton

XGC SWERVE XS · Nov 4, 2019

Generals

Transfers

Regarding transfers, they should not take more than 48-72 hours (2-3 days). As a reminder, WE DO NOT DENY OUTGOING TRANSFERS! As soon as the transfer request is made to the member's current General, it needs to start moving through the process by you messaging your Section Leader to let them know about the transfer. If you have any questions regarding handling transfers, direct them up the chain of command or use the open door policy if needed.

If the member requesting a transfer is a potential issue, that should be brought up so the new potential Section Leader and General are completely aware before they accept the transfer in.

Training

When training members to advance in the clan/community, it's required that you spend time, explain and run through all aspects of the proposed upcoming rank. That's how proper training is done. THERE ARE NO TESTS! The only tests that are given are the Intro to Generals, the Advanced Generals and the Section Leader Tests!! NO EXCEPTIONS! We do not test or quiz lower ranks to be considered for promotion. If this is happening, it needs to stop NOW!! If you hear of it, get rid of it. Any questions, hit up a Division Leader.

Game Sharing

Regarding game sharing...this for starters is not a good idea! It gives "strangers" (to be fair, unless you've met someone in real life, you are just that) access to not only your account on the box but and personal or sensitive information that's stored on the box. This is NOT something we practice or condone in XG, as you are responsible for anything that takes place on your account, regardless of if it is you or somebody else actually doing it. You should not be asking clan mates, leadership or anyone else to game share or to gain access to their account. If this is happening, stop. NO EXCEPTIONS! Asking random people to game share or their account information will get you removed from the community. Any questions regarding this, hit up a XD.

Add & Removal Requests

Remember to be doing both adds and removals in a timely manner. This ensures your user group and clan/squad lists stay up to date and accurate. Also, to help simplify things for not only yourselves but the Admins who handle the requests, if you have more than one please put them all in the same post opposed to multiple posts. (i.e. all adds in one and all removals in one) This will save everyone time and make things so much easier on all parties.

Just a reminder, prior to posting an Add Request, your clan list needs to be updated to show that person as a member. Member means they have reached the rank of private, so don't request to add recruits.

Removal requests need to be detailed as far as the reason - this is to assist in case they want to return in the future, it determines whether or not a Grass Wasn't Greener will be required.

Discord

For those who didn't get the message the first time around, if you have a private Discord server that is filled with other XG members, this is NOT ALLOWED! Everything you need from Discord that is related to Xiled Gaming has already been provided in both the community wide and divisional servers. If you have ideas or suggestions, PM the XG Mod Mail account so it can be discussed. Starting your own private server is against the rules and is grounds for removal from the community. If you have one, delete it! No other warnings will be given!

Recruiting

As a reminder, we do not recruit members from PC or Playstation. We currently only support Xbox console users. On some Xbox One games there is cross play enabled, so if you are actively recruiting, some games allow you to turn off that cross play function which will help eliminate those players that you shouldn't be going after.

Additionally - new Modern Warfare is out, so if you have been using the "We're waiting for the new game to drop" excuse, that stops now. Recruiting is a necessary part of maintaining successful clans and has to be done constantly to make up for members leaving, going inactive, etc.

Rank Responsibilities/Accountability:

As members progress within the community, different ranks come with different responsibilities...as a Captain, General, a Section Leader and so on...if your squad is failing, it's on you as the Captain. If your clan is failing, it's on you as General and if your section is failing, it's on you as a Section Leader...YOU WILL BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE! Training and communication is crucial in leadership. Without it, things are missed, issues are not handled and problems arise as a result. As leaders, it's our job to be in front of things so if and when they do go sideways it's easily managed and fixed. If you aren't sure how, get with your leadership and we will teach you how. Always ask for help and don't be afraid to admit that you don't know how to do something. Nobody has all the answers, that is why we have to work together as a team to create a better squad, a better clan, a better section, and a better community overall. Surround yourself with people who reinforce your weaknesses, and teach other people what you know - that is the way to be successful.

Leadership Training Classes

Captain's Classes

Sunday, November 10th @ 2pm EST hosted by SYN LadyRebl XS
https://www.xiledgaming.com/forum/xi...captains-class

Moderator Classes

Monday, November 4th @ 8pm EST hosted by XGC Fliggy XD
https://www.xiledgaming.com/forum/xi...-class-11-4-19

Community Wide Events

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare
Friday, November 8th @ 9pm EST
Hosts: SYN CandySlayer & SYN x Brave

Friday the 13th
Friday, December 13th @ 11pm EST
Hosts: KoG Anastasia & XGC Iris

XGC SWERVE XS · Nov 18, 2019

Recruiting

As always, recruiting needs to be happening in all clans, at all times. This is to keep the clan from becoming stagnant and dying when people go inactive, leave, or have to step away due to real life. We expect recruiting from all members, but especially from leadership - all leaders need to lead by example and bring in quality members who fit in well with the clan and squad, not just a bunch of members who don't actually want to participate and end up falling off anyways.

Recycling Leadership

We do NOT recycle leadership. Just because someone has previously been in leadership does not mean they are the right person for leadership currently. Evaluate all members the same, regardless of past experience or knowledge, and see who earns the promotion by being a positive example in the clan and moving the clan forward. If you allow your judgment to be influenced by friendships and what people tell you instead of letting their actions speak for themselves, you and your leaders will have trained your future leadership to be the same way. If you don't know what you should be looking for when promoting leaders, ask questions and use your chain command or the open door if needed.

Handling Issues

When handling problems or issues that arise, you should be approaching them rationally, not emotionally. Get both sides of the story prior to making decisions, and don't handle warnings without having a peer or higher present, in order to prevent any he said she said being brought up down the road.

Remain professional at all times with your interactions, whether it's in party, through Xbox messages, or on Discord. The example you set as a leader sets the tone for those members whom you interact with, whether they are in your section or not.

Accountability

You as a General will be held accountable for your rank responsibilities, and you need to do the same with your leadership beneath you. If they are not fulfilling their responsibilities, find out why and explain to them what they need to do in order to remain a leader and move forward and grow. If they aren't understanding what they need to do no matter what you try, ask for help from a peer or a higher-up. If they just can't learn, the tough decision has to be made to demote them from that rank so they aren't preventing the clan from progressing. Train your leaders to be able to make these difficult decisions so you are preparing them for their next step as well, as they will not be promoted if they can't make those calls themselves.

Leadership Training Classes

Captain's Class
Wednesday, November 20th @ 9pm EST
Hosted by: SYN LadyRebl XS
https://www.xiledgaming.com/forum/xi...captains-class

Intro to General's Class
Monday, November 18th @ 8pm EST
Hosted by: XGC Fliggy XD
https://www.xiledgaming.com/forum/xi...-18-19-8pm-est

Community Wide Events

For Honor
Monday, November 18th @ 10pm EST
Hosts: KoG Anastasia & KoG xMELIODASx

Modern Warfare
Saturday, November 23rd @ 8pm EST
Hosts: KoG LOTUS XS & XGC Horus XS

Call of Duty: Black Ops 4
Saturday, November 23rd @ 7:30pm EST
Hosts: XGC ONYX XS & SYN Entice

XGC SWERVE XS · Nov 25, 2019

amertag in English as well.

Generals

Grass Wasn't Greener

GWG is not to be used for inactive members coming back active. If we know the member was inactive and did not leave the community, you do not need to send the member to GWG as it creates extra work for no reason. If the members' clan is gone, then place him/her in another clan that plays the same games as them. No member left behind! GWG is for anyone that wants to come back after leaving the community, whether it was by their own choice or they were removed by a leader, that's all. We always check that they are being honest, if they said they were removed for inactivity, you should be looking for a removal request that states so - ask them if they remember which clan they were in, who the General or XS was, and any other information they can remember. If you aren't able to find a removal request, ask your chain of command to see if they can help, if there isn't a removal request found they will need to fill out a GWG so their story is able to be verified.

Xbox Live Group Messages

Xbox Live group messages for each clan are strongly discouraged. If you make a clan group message and it results in someone being com banned, the result isn't something that Xiled Gaming will be handling as it is not our job to police Xbox.

Discord Invitations

If a member has been removed from the community or chosen to leave, they should not be issued an invite to any XG Discord server. If you are found to have done so, you will be removed. Ensure all members that are in the Discord server for your clan are still current members.

Managing Your Clan

As a General, you are in control of your clan. If you feel someone isn't a good fit for your clan, ask yourself if they are a good fit in a different clan, different division, or for the community as a whole. If you feel they will be a good fit elsewhere, work on getting them transferred. Don't let one person affect the whole clan - you are expected to take action and ensure that your clan is staying on a good path and moving forward.

Promotions

When promoting leadership, we do not look at the time in their current rank other than if they have met the minimum time requirement listed in the Promotion Requirements. If someone has been going above and beyond more than anyone else, and have earned that promotion over somebody else, that is what should determine who gets promoted first. If you have questions regarding this, hit up your leadership.

Xbox Live Gamertags / Website Usernames

With Xbox updating their Gamertag system, we understand that you are now able to change your gamertag into other languages. Xiled Gaming's website will only be using the English basic alphabet, so please ensure all members know to keep their Xbox Gamertag in English as well.

Leadership Training Classes

Intro to General's Class
Friday, December 6th @ 9pm EST
Hosted by XGC ACE518 XD
https://www.xiledgaming.com/forum/xi...2-6-19-9pm-est

Moderator Class
Monday, December 9th @ 8pm EST
Hosted by XGC Fliggy XD
https://www.xiledgaming.com/forum/xi...-class-12-9-19

Community Wide Events

Overwatch
Thursday, December 5th @ 9pm EST
Hosts: KoG xMELIODASx & XGC Iris

Gears 5
Friday, December 6th @ 8pm EST
Hosts: KoG xMELIODASx & XGC Horus XS

Jackbox Party Games
Friday, December 6th @ 9pm EST
Hosts: SYN Entice & XGC Iris

XGC SWERVE XS · Dec 16, 2019

Generals

Holiday Break

Christmas and New Years is here again! Remember, this is a time where members can be distant and sometimes unresponsive due to traveling and spending time with family, so patience is going to be needed. There are no meetings required until after the New Year but try to communicate with your members as best you can and hold games nights to keep activity up. Also I'm sure a lot of people will be getting new games over the holiday so let's not forget the recruitment opportunities. Overall, be safe, have fun with family and friends and enjoy the holidays!!

If you will be gone for an extended period of time, please communicate this to your XS as well as your leadership and clan, and direct them to the open door policy if they need assistance while you aren't around.

Leadership Training Classes

Captain's Class
Friday, December 20th @ 6pm EST
Hosted by SYN LadyRebl XS
https://www.xiledgaming.com/forum/xi...captains-class

Advanced General's Class
Friday, December 20th @ 9pm EST
Hosted by XGC ACE518 XD
https://www.xiledgaming.com/forum/xi...-20-19-9pm-est

Intro to General's Class
Saturday, December 21st @ 9pm EST
Hosted by XGC Tantaliz XC
https://www.xiledgaming.com/forum/xi...12-21-19-9-est

Community Wide Events

Modern Warfare
Friday, December 20th @ 9pm EST
Hosts: XGC Poptart & XGC Buffy XD

Halo 5: Guardians
Friday, December 20th @ 8pm EST
Hosts: XGC Horus XS & XGC Iris

Destiny 2
Saturday, December 21st @ 11pm EST
Hosts: XGC Horus XS & XGC Buffy XD

Modern Warfare
Thursday, January 2nd @ 11pm EST
Hosts: XGC Horus XS & XGC Iris

XG's 14th Birthday Party!!!
Saturday, January 4th @ 8pm EST
Lobbies on Modern Warfare, BO4, Siege, Destiny 2 and more! Stay tuned for details!

XGC SWERVE XS · Dec 23, 2019

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

CLAN SPLITS
Are you ready to Split?
There is more to splitting a clan than just simply having the #'s. Splitting your clan involves recruiting like-minded members, identifying and training future leadership. The current clan must meet all standards of a successful clan prior to asking yourself if you're ready to split. Having a main game, recruiting on that game, holding weekly clan meetings with good attendance, holding weekly squad meetings ran by the captains also with good attendance, participating in weekly clan game nights, etc. Generals should be working closely with their Section Leaders to make sure that they are on the right track.

TRAINING LEADERSHIP
Training our leadership should always be a top priority that is never ending. We may sometimes forget that when we promote someone into a leadership role they don't know what expected of them or how to do something unless we tell them and/or show them. Captains and Generals classes are available to help teach those leaders but should not take the place of hands on training. Section Leaders and Generals, it is your job to identify the strength and the weaknesses within our leaders and work with them to grow.

UTILIZE CHAIN OF COMMAND
The open door policy is in place for any member of any rank to hit up a higher rank with issues, ideas, suggestions, etc. However, it is very important to utilize your direct chain of command for most issues. Your direct leadership knows you and your clan members more than an XD-XC may and may be a better fit to deal with the issue. Also, if you don't know how to do something, this gives them an idea on what needs to be worked on and they can continue to follow-up in progressing forward with.

CHRISTMAS IS HERE!
With Christmas comes Christmas Noobs! In the next few days there will be an influx of new players on all the new games that have recently come out. Take advantage of this! This is the best recruiting time of the year!

Everyone have a safe and Merry Christmas!

XGC SWERVE XS · Dec 30, 2019

Generals:

Communication

We all know communication is the key to success, so what we need to do as we pass information up and down the chain of command is to make sure people comprehend what we are saying, teaching, and representing. This will ensure that no miscommunication is happening, and will also save time and energy by you not having to repeat yourself and teach the same thing repeatedly. So please ask these questions when you want to verify that the members below you heard you AND also understood the message you were passing down.
1. What are the next steps you're going to take to accomplish the goal?
2. How would you say that in your own way?
3. Why do you think that is important?

These questions will clarify if the person or people were listening and if they understood your message.
If they aren't able to respond, try approaching it differently and communicating with them in a different way - if needed, utilize your peers or higher ups and they will be glad to help as well.

Recruiting:

This is the prime time for possible recruitment opportunities! People are off work, out of school ect. This obviously allows for more gaming time. Let's take advantage of this time and open up to new people and try to recruit. It's not hard to do and even easier with a group, just gotta go out and try!! Try leaving a couple open spots on your team and invite a new person in and see how they interact or game chat (depending on the game).

Holidays:

We know that Christmas was just this week and New Years is right around the corner, this in mind, understand that some may not be responsive on the box or active in meetings. Please be mindful of this when sending out messages requesting activity or communication. Things will balance out after the holidays are over. Be sure to do your best as a leader to keep an open line of communication with all your people.

Clan & Squad Lists

All clan and squad lists are due by 11:59pm EST on Tuesday, December 31st - please post them early if you know you'll be out having fun on New Year's Eve! The beginning of the year is a great time to ensure your clan list and usergroup match up, if you aren't sure how to do this, get with your XS. Usergroups can be requested from any admin on the website, don't be afraid to ask for these.

Leadership Training Classes

Advanced General's Class
Saturday, January 11th @ 9pm EST
Hosted by: XGC ACE518 XD
https://www.xiledgaming.com/forum/xi...-11-20-9pm-est

Community Wide Events

Modern Warfare
Thursday, January 2nd @ 11pm EST
Hosts: XGC Horus XS & XGC Iris

XGC SWERVE XS · Jan 6, 2020

Generals

New Year's Goals

It's a New Year for Xiled Gaming. It's time to take a look at what it is that you want to achieve in the community. We want every leader in the community to set a personal goal for themselves as well as a community goal for their clan. Develop a plan and figure out how to execute that plan and meet your goal. Small milestones and goals lead to greater accomplishments, think of them as stepping stones as you move down the path towards the larger goal.

Why People Join XG

There are two main reasons that people join Xiled Gaming. #1 is to have someone to game with all the time (socialization) and to be competitive. Xiled Gaming has a platform for competitive players to use, www.clancompete.com - there are currently ladders open on R6: Siege, Black Ops 4, as well as Singles, Doubles, and Teams ladders open on CoD: Modern Warfare! If you need help getting set up, creating a team, etc. hit up your leadership.

Accountability

As a General, it is your responsibility to make sure the leadership in your clan are completing their responsibilities. When lists are due, you need to make sure that your Captain's are posting their lists, not just taking their word for it. When Captain's are doing their squad meeting, make sure they are actually holding them, or having their LT do it if they aren't able to make it. Be fully aware of all the responsibilities of every rank, starting with your own and all the way down to recruit. If you don't know what they are expected to do, you are not fulfilling your rank responsibilities and that will be addressed accordingly.

Leadership Training Classes

Advanced General's Class
Saturday, January 11th @ 9pm EST
Hosted by XGC ACE518 XD
https://www.xiledgaming.com/forum/xi...-11-20-9pm-est

Intro to General's Class
Tuesday, January 14th @ 8:30pm EST
Hosted by XGC BUCS XD
https://www.xiledgaming.com/forum/xi...-14-20-830-est

Moderator Class
Tuesday, January 7th @ 8pm EST
Hosted by XGC Fliggy XD
https://www.xiledgaming.com/forum/xi...***-01-07-2020

Community Wide Events

Black Ops 4
Friday, January 10th @ 9pm EST
Hosts: SYN Entice & XGC Jinxx

Modern Warfare
Saturday, January 11th @ 9pm EST
Hosts: SYN Entice & XGC Jinxx

XGC SWERVE XS · Jan 13, 2020

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.

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 XD

XGC SWERVE XS · Jan 27, 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

Clan Structure:
1 General per 20-30 Members (Limit 1 per clan)
1 Captain to a minimum of 4 Members (Making this a Squad)
1 Lieutenant per Captain per squad.
There are NO amounts or ratios of sergeants or privates per clan or squad!
The proven Xiled Gaming rank structure will be followed exactly how it is written!
All recruits must be introduced to their squad members and get to know them for the first seven days in the squad. Recruits must be put into squads with members who play similar games and on similar consoles. If a member of a squad switches games or consoles they must be transferred to a different squad or clan if necessary. These transfers will be approved by your section leader.

All recruits must be voted in by the Captain/members of their squad after the seven day trial period.
All recruits must be read the Honor Code before a clan invite is sent to them or user group request is approved.

XGC SWERVE XS · Feb 10, 2020

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 SWERVE XS · Feb 17, 2020

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 SWERVE XS · Feb 24, 2020

Meeting Notes 2/23/2020
Honor Code violations consist of trash talking, t-bagging, discrimination, racism, sexism, harassment, illegal drugs, cheating, poaching, squad deranking, or any other aggressive behavior toward fellow online gamers. Cheating is defined as any manipulation of online play; this includes, but is not limited to modding, bridging, stand-bying, forcing host, action replay, glitching / super jumping in match making / ranked games to gain an unfair advantage, playing online custom / ranked games with Modders, and circle boosting. Every situation is different and will be handled appropriately on a case by case basis.

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

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 SWERVE XS · Mar 2, 2020

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 SWERVE XS · Mar 9, 2020

XGC members will display a professional gaming demeanor at all times. Any match a XGC member participates in should observe the rules of Fair Play, Sportsmanship and Respect. As a XGC member, you not only represent yourself but XGC as a whole

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