Article · Alliances
Running an alliance without making it a job
You can be organised and competitive without turning game night into a management meeting.
Series Alliance Leadership Part 11 of 21
Published · 1 min read
Agree on a few essentials
Set clear expectations for participation, respect, communication and planned absences. Avoid writing rules for every imaginable situation.
Share the workload
Use R4s to coordinate events, recruitment, research priorities, diplomacy and member support. A leader who insists on doing everything becomes the bottleneck.
Communicate the useful bit
Members need to know what is happening, when, why it matters and what action to take. Long messages are easy to ignore, especially in a game chat with limited formatting.
Avoid constant policing
Help members understand why timing and participation matter. Recognise progress. Use review processes for sustained problems rather than scolding everyone after each event.
Protect the fun
Jokes, friendships and spontaneous play are not distractions from a healthy alliance. They are part of why people keep coming back.