Article · Alliances
Stop carrying deadwood
Every alliance has people who stop contributing. The difficult part is deciding whether to help them re-engage or make room.
Series Alliance Leadership Part 4 of 21
Published · 2 min read
Do not confuse low Might with low commitment
A smaller player who joins events and develops steadily is not deadwood. A huge account that never participates might be. Judge behaviour relative to what the player can reasonably do.
Find out why contribution has dropped
Some members need to understand Alliance Duel timing. Some cannot attend events at your usual hour. Some are taking a break. Others are no longer interested. Ask before assuming.
Use a fair review process
Explain expectations privately. Offer practical help and a clear review period. If there is no improvement and no agreed absence, move the member to R1 for review or remove them under the alliance policy.
Do not turn R1 into public humiliation
R1 can mean new recruit or under review. It should be temporary, with a clear route back to R2. Avoid using it as revenge or a public spectacle.
Protect your culture
Standards matter, but so does the way you enforce them. Members notice whether leaders are consistent and respectful.