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Guild Services[1] (also called "Guild Master Services") is a feature introduced by Blizzard in late October 2011 to make it easier to relocate a guild to a new realm, rename a guild or change the faction of a guild in World of Warcraft.
Available guild services[]
- Guild leader faction change service (Guild Master Faction Change)
- Guild leader realm transfer service (Guild Master Realm Transfer)
- Guild name change service (Guild Name Change)
World of Warcraft Guild Services FAQ[]
From a combination of FAQs from both the US and EU official sites:[1]
Q. What are the guild services for World of Warcraft?
A. Three guild services are available: Guild Master Realm Transfer, Guild Master Faction Change, and Guild Name Change. These services can only be initiated by a character who is a Guild Master.
Q. How much do these services cost?
US → A. When purchased individually, the Guild Master Faction Change costs $40 US, the Guild Master Realm Transfer costs $35 US, and the Guild Name Change costs $20 US. You will receive a $10 discount when purchasing Guild Transfer and Faction Change in the same transaction, for a new total of $65 US. In addition, one Guild Name Change is free with the purchase of either a Guild Master Faction Change or Guild Master Realm Transfer. All sales of guild services are final -- no refunds will be given once a purchase is made.
EU → A. When purchased individually, the Guild Master Faction Change costs £30 GBP, the Guild Master Realm Transfer costs £25 GBP, and the Guild Name Change costs £15 GBP. You will receive a bundle discount when purchasing Guild Transfer and Faction Change in the same transaction, £50 GBP. In addition, one Guild Name Change is free with the purchase of either a Guild Master Faction Change or Guild Master Realm Transfer. All sales of guild services are final — no refunds will be given once a purchase is made.
US-only → Q. Do taxes apply to these services?
US-only → A. Players in select states in the U.S. may be subject to taxation when using a guild service. This includes but is not limited to:
- -New Mexico
- -Texas
Q. Aside from being a Guild Master, are there any other requirements for the character that initiates a guild service?
A. The Guild Master must meet the same requirements governing the equivalent character-level service (such as Character Transfer), including being at least level 10 (except for Guild Name Change) on an account in good standing. View the Character Transfer FAQ (US, EU) or the Faction Change FAQ (US, EU) for more details.
US → In addition, the Guild Master's Battle.net account must be protected by a Battle.net Authenticator or a Battle.net Mobile Authenticator that has been active for at least seven days (starting at the time of the first Authenticator-protected login to the game) before a guild service can be initiated. If additional security-related requirements apply to your character, they will be brought to your attention when you initiate a guild service.
EU → In addition, if the Guild Master’s Battle.net account is protected by an Authenticator, that Authenticator must have been active for at least three days (starting at the time of the first Authenticator-protected login to the game) before you can initiate a guild service. If additional security-related requirements apply to your character, they will be brought to your attention when you initiate a guild service.
Q. Are there any requirements for the guild to be able to undergo a guild service?
US → A. A guild must be at least level 2 to undergo a Guild Master Realm Transfer or Faction Change. There is no level requirement for a Guild Name Change.
EU → A. A guild must be at least level 3 to undergo a Guild Master Realm Transfer or Faction Change. There is no level requirement for a Guild Name Change.
Q. How do the two "Guild Master" services work?
A. When performing a Guild Master Realm Transfer or Guild Master Faction Change, only the Guild Master character transfers realms or switches factions. The Guild Master takes the framework of the guild as well, including the guild vault, level, perks, and achievements.
Q. What happens to my guild members?
A. Your guild members remain in the original guild. The original guild will be reset to level 1 and will not retain its guild bank or any of its achievements, reputation, or progression. You will also select a new Guild Master from the guild roster to replace you after your character leaves. Your guild members will be eligible to follow you to the guild’s new location by performing their own character service (such as a Character Transfer [US, EU]). If they do so, they will automatically rejoin the guild and retain their guild reputation.
Guild members who plan to transfer to the guild’s new location should not quit the original guild – otherwise, they will not regain their guild reputation after transferring to guild’s new location.
Q. What happens to my guild bank, level, and so on?
A. The guild bank, level, perks, and achievements transfer with the Guild Master character to the new realm and/or faction.
Q. Will individual members’ guild reputation be retained when they rejoin the guild?
A. The Guild Master character will retain his or her reputation after transferring, and guild members who decide to transfer will regain their guild reputation when they rejoin the guild at its new location. However, there are two notable exceptions where this does not occur: if the guild member transfers realms before the Guild Master, or if the guild member quits the guild on the original realm before transferring realms.
US-only? → Also note that if a guild member leaves a guild that has moved to a new location, the member’s reputation with that guild will be wiped after 30 days. The member’s reputation will be completely reset if the character joins a new guild.
Q. Is there anything that doesn’t transfer with the Guild Master?
A. Besides your guild members, the only thing that doesn’t transfer is your guild rank structure. You will have to reassign ranks at the new location.
Q. How will my guild members know when this happens and how to follow me?
US → A. After a Guild Master service is complete, your guild members will receive an in-game mail with instructions on how to follow you. They will be directed to Battle.net account management to initiate their own character service(s), which will need to be purchased separately. This process will be streamlined, so options such as the destination realm and/or faction will be preconfigured.
EU → A. After a Guild Master service is complete, the Guild Message of the Day will automatically be updated to indicate the guild has moved, and your guild members will receive an in-game mail with instructions on how to follow you. They will be directed to Battle.net account management to initiate their own character service(s), which will need to be purchased separately. This process will be streamlined, so options such as the destination realm and/or faction will be preconfigured.
Q. Will there be an out-of-game notification of a guild realm transfer or faction change?
A. No, the only notification will be the in-game mail delivered to your guild members.
Q. How long will a player be eligible to follow a Guild Master after a realm transfer or faction change?
A. There is no time limit on following a Guild Master to a new location, as long as the guild member does not leave the current guild before Guild Master Realm Transfer or Faction Change is complete.
US-only? → If a guild member leaves a guild that has moved to a new location, or joins a new guild, the member’s reputation with that guild will be wiped after 30 days.
Q. Are there any requirements for a guild member who wants to follow a Guild Master Realm Transfer or Faction Change?
A. The guild member must meet the requirements of the character service they are undergoing (Character Transfer or Faction Change), including being at least level 10 and on an account in good standing. For the complete list of requirements, refer to the Character Transfer FAQ (US, EU) or the Faction Change FAQ (US, EU).
Q. How long does a guild service take?
A. Under normal conditions, a guild service takes one to two hours to complete, but please allow up to several days.
Q. Is there a cooldown period for guild Realm Transfers, Faction Changes, or Name Changes?
A. The cooldown periods for guild services are the same as their related character-level services. For more information on these services, please refer to the Character Transfer FAQ (US, EU) or the Faction Change FAQ (US, EU).
Q. What happens if I transfer my guild to a realm where my guild name is taken?
A. If your guild name is taken on the destination realm, you'll be prompted to pick a new name for your guild during the realm transfer process on the Battle.net website.
Q. Can I customize my character and name when doing a faction change?
A. Yes, the same character customization options offered in the Appearance Change service are included in a Guild Master Faction Change.
US-only? → Q. I'm ready to move my guild! How do I initiate a Guild Master Realm Transfer or Guild Master Faction Change?
US-only? → A. Before initializing a guild service, make sure you've created a Billing Profile (US-only?). ([http://us.blizzard.com/support/article/27045 Learn how to create one.) Step-by-step instructions on performing a guild service can be found here:
- Guild Name Change (US)
- Guild Master Realm Transfer (US)
- Guild Master Faction Change (US)
- Guild Master Realm Transfer / Faction Change combo (US)
References[]
- ^ a b Blizzard Entertainment 2011-10-27. New Guild Services Now Available - Updated. Official World of Warcraft Community site (US).
Nethaera 2011-10-26. Guild Services Coming Soon to Europe. Official World of Warcraft Community site (US).
See also[]
- Character Services
- Guild
- Guild Dethrone - A process for replacing an absent or inactive guild leader.
- Guild leader realm transfer service
- Guild leader faction change service
- Guild name change service
- 3rd party Guild website utilities
External links[]
- Info
- News
WoW Official Game Site (EU) New Guild Services Now Available - Updated by Nethaera, 09 Nov 2011 10:39 UTC
WoW Official Game Site (US) New Guild Services Now Available - Updated by Blizzard Entertainment, Oct 27, 2011 3:01 PM PDT