The Poor-Knights of Christ: The D2R Order built around Support, Brotherhood & Team Play

Do you want to play stress-free in a devoted team that prioritises trust over greed? And are you tired of starting with the Sorc, and want to finally play a different, niche build for a change?

I envision a small and dedicated circle of players establishing a unique, structured guild for D2R. It is inspired by the historical Templar Knights.

Our guiding light is simple:

'Lead with your Values. Trust over Greed.'

----

Is there anyone here who share this vision of service, humbleness, and genuine brotherhood?

1. To support each other's progression, shared itemisation and build variety
2. To support and protect new players
3. To stand against greed, toxicity and ego
4. To find (and share) Sunder Charms and Colossal Ancients Jewels
5. To Complete the Chronicle


**********

The Logistical Structure:
- We play Softcore ROTW Ladder-only
- Most of our (current/interested) members are in Europe, and play primarily in the evening hours between 18:00 and 23:00 CET and during weekends
- Due to protecting the Order, we only would allow members via invite, Vouch of Trust and/or unanimous vote by the founding members.
- New members will be vetted by the (founding) members and unanimously welcomed or declined
- New members will be assigned the role of Squire, and are required to display behaviour in alignment with the values of the Order before full 'Knighthood', and need to be present during gaming sessions before full approval
- Roles will be assumed in-game (DPS/Support/Melee/Caster), as well as within the community on voluntary basis (Recruiter, Trader, Quartermaster, etc.)
- The Quartermaster will receive and distribute build defining items and collect resources for creating and distributing runewords
- Items will be distributed during ladder according to role and need in team composition to maximise build diversity
- Items must be divided in-game with equality in accordance with priority and need. This means no ninja-looting.
- Every member has the right to request gear from each other and the Quartermaster, and is required to donate unused

Key-items to the Order's Quartermaster. These will be distributed in accordance with priority of build-diversity in group-play
- Members are encouraged to return gear to the Quartermaster when inactive
- Members are allowed to request

Key-pieces from other members
- Trades on diablo2.io and loot disputes and distribution will be settled in alignment with the vision of the Order by the Council
- Misconduct will result in ex-communication based on unanimous decision by the Council (misconduct includes: ninja-looting, 'hiding' drops, flaming, and disrespectful behaviour).


*********

We are currently looking for more founding members to begin the Order at the launch of this Ladder Reset. I myself will be away during the weekend (which is not practical), but will start the beginning of next week. Other members that will be active are self-coordinating, as long as we have a Council and a Quartermaster.

As mentioned, we are keeping the gates to the Order to protect our trust, so we there is no public Discord link. If you align with the values of the Order, and love the idea of the Code, then please reply to this thread, or send me a message via diablo2.io to apply as Founding Member. I will personally approve the Founding Members, and will confirm as soon as possible if you align with the values and Code of the Order.

May you walk in the Light,
Mystic

Bruh.

The Silver Concord
The Ashen Order
The Templar Accord
The Quiet Covenant
Order of the Lantern
The Zakarum Remnant
The Iron Covenant
The Pale Templars
Order of Westmarch
The Burning Sigil
The Seventh Order (

Shout out to

Iron Maiden) - Yes it's a spell too WTF! In this very game!
The Grey Pilgrims
Heck even "The Last Crusade" or "Kingdom oF Haven" rolls off the tongue better.

Dun wanna tarnish the concept,,,,but you got a bajillion ways to call the guild but u settled on...this?

Just too obnoxious and tacky mans c'mon.

Sorry mans..can't help it.

I like your way with words, and the names you mention sound dignified and epic. I like that. It does seem to fit more with the Diablo- atmosphere than what I came up with. However, the name 'Poor-Knights of Christ' refers to the modesty and selflessness that pertains to the historical figures of the Knight's Templar. I intended this. The entire structure and organisation mirrors the organisational structure of the Templars, which prioritise service over Wealth.

Yet, you are right. I am still deliberating if I must alter it, if the Order is at all to live. You clearly do not resonate with it, and I expect many others won't. In fact, I anticipated the name would create strongly divided reactions. I deemed this appropriate, given the strong values that must be upheld in order to guarantee that gameplay experience.

Do you feel inspired by the concept, or is that, too, distasteful to your mind?

Genuine questions:

1. Are you playing D2R for the Christian God or who/what is your "greater good"?

2. Who will make the important decisions? The "Council" or the "master (guild leader)" or both?

3. Do your members have to obey your Master unconditionally?

4. Will you be the Master or will your guild take a vote?

5. How much of your "Wealth" will you give to charity?

Different IP but this very snuggly fits into Church of Ilmater and knights (Holy Warriors of Suffering, Companions of the Noble Heart, Order of the Lambent Rose, Order of the Golden Cup) and monks of Ilmater.