Looking for an alliance (revised edition)

Trying to find an alliance is easy finding that right one for you is not. They will tell to follow global chat and find the people you like. The problem with that is you don't get a good feel for there alliance by the few you see in [g.c] . The best players of most groups go no were near global chat or you may see them in[ g.c] very little if at all. Which leaves new players with going through the alliance's pages.[ go through them and look]. It may take a long time to find the right one that fits you or you may never find the right one . Some players seem to go through one after the other. This is a team game and we all need help. You can stand on your own as long as you can support yourself and if they allow you to. Some likes crowds makes them feel safe some don't it's your call and your choice . It's a thin line with all the rules and police that control the game. Looking for an alliance good luck with that one there's a lot to choose from. Roll the dice and pick one if you don't like it quit and choose another. Only thing about that is some will get there feelings hurt and get mad and threaten you when you leave.
Bottom line there all different with different players and rules . good luck.

Edited by st aug - 23 Jul 2013 at 01:13

Thanks for IGMs about specific trade-oriented alliances. Keep them coming. I might post an overview, when I really research my options after graduation.

I still think it is a good idea to join a training alliance or an alliance that puts special weight on training new players. So mind the link above! From there you have time to get to know the game and decide later. What alliance to join is a very difficullt and important choice.

But this is indeed a good guide and I will point my members to it when they are in doubt. 

qznc wrote: I am interesting in trade-oriented alliances (after graduating from my training alliance). So far, I have not found any.

Edited by Llyr - 21 Jul 2013 at 19:09

"If an alliance interests you, contact 2 or 3 members asking them what being a member is like and what is involved, could also ask in GC if that alliance is known and has a good reputation, then if still interested, contact the allance leadership with any further questions, what's expected from members, what the alliance believes in, if they play along a certain path such as trading or military, how the alliance might benefit from that player being a member and how the player can benefit from being a part of it,."

This paragraph offers both the best advice one could receive on choosing an alliance and, in my opinion the worst. First of all, asking a couple of the rank and file members of the alliance you are interested in for their opinion is just smart. Some players virtually ignore IGM's so keep trying until you get a reply. Also, I recommend at least 2 replies but more will give you a better idea of what it's like on the inside. Make your message short because a text wall is off putting. Be sure to ask specific questions. "What's it like?" will likely get a general "Good." response. If you want to know about how they help new players, ask that. If you want to know about how often members are promoted, ask that.

I don't readily agree with asking in GC about any particular alliance's reputation. Even if you manage to get a good cross section of players who are on to answer you, many alliances have opposition, especially active ones. That opposition can skew the view of third parties. A new player often has no way of knowing who they are getting replies from. I would add, that if you do decide to query GC you should do this on several occasions and at various day parts to get a good mix of opinion.

This is "IT" in a nutshell:
"the main thing for any player, it's you that should choose your alliance, not them choosing you,"