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R1 to R5: what should each rank mean?
Ranks work best when members understand what they recognise. Might alone is a poor substitute for commitment and trust.
Series Alliance Leadership Part 9 of 21
Published · 2 min read
R1: new or under review
Use R1 for newcomers finding their feet and existing members whose participation needs review. Make it temporary and explain the route to R2. A demotion should follow a private conversation, not a public ambush.
R2: active member
This should be the heart of the alliance: regular players who contribute, develop and enjoy being part of the group. R2 is full membership, not a failure to become an officer.
R3: prestigious trusted contributor
Make R3 something members are proud to earn. It recognises sustained reliability, good judgement, experience and contribution. R3 is not a waiting room for R4 or a consolation prize for former leaders.
R4: responsibility
R4s help run the alliance. The game limits you to eight R4 positions, including the four titled roles: God of War, Diplomat, Recruiter and Goddess. Only R4 members can hold these titles. Choose officers for what they do, not their Might or ego.
R5: direction and accountability
R5 keeps the alliance aligned and makes difficult calls. That does not mean doing every job or winning every argument.
Promotion and demotion
R1 to R2 should reflect participation; R2 to R3 sustained trust; R3 to R4 willingness and ability to serve. An R4 stepping back to R3 can remain one of the most respected people in the alliance.