Guild Fees

Introduction

The Guild Weekly Fee System is an optional feature that allows guild leaders to create a transparent, contribution-based rank system. Members pay weekly fees to obtain and maintain their guild rank, with all payments going directly into the guild bank.

Enabling the Fee System

For Guild Masters

  1. Open the Guild Window (default: G key)

  2. Navigate to the Fees tab

  3. Toggle the Enable Fee System option

  4. Configure the payment amounts for each rank

  5. Click Save to apply changes

The fee system is disabled by default. Guilds can operate normally without ever enabling it.

Rank Structure

The fee system uses the existing guild rank hierarchy:

Rank
Description
Fee Required

Rookie

Default rank for all members

Free (no payment)

Supporter

Entry-level paid rank

Set by Guild Master

Captain

Mid-tier rank

Set by Guild Master

Kingpin

Highest paid rank

Set by Guild Master

Master

Guild leader

Exempt from fees

Rank Permissions

Each rank grants different permissions within the guild. Hover over any rank icon in the Fees tab to see a tooltip showing exactly what that rank can do:

  • Rookie: Basic membership, limited permissions

  • Supporter: May include: use guild buffs, access guild house

  • Captain: May include: invite members, manage furniture

  • Kingpin: May include: promote members, create events, withdraw funds

Actual permissions depend on how the Guild Master has configured them in the Permissions tab.

Paying for Ranks

How to Pay

  1. Open the Guild Window

  2. Go to the Fees tab

  3. You'll see three payment buttons:

    • Pay for Supporter - Shows cost

    • Pay for Captain - Shows cost

    • Pay for Kingpin - Shows cost

  4. Click the button for your desired rank

  5. Penya is deducted from your inventory

  6. Your rank updates immediately

Payment Rules

  • Payments are non-refundable

  • You can pay for any rank directly (skip intermediate ranks)

  • All payments go to the guild bank

If you've already paid for a lower rank this week, you only pay the difference to upgrade:

Weekly Reset

When It Happens

Every Monday at 00:00 server time, the following occurs:

  1. All ranks reset to Rookie

  2. Weekly payment status is cleared

  3. Members must pay again to regain their rank

Guild Master Exemption

Guild Masters are always exempt from the fee system:

  • Never need to pay

  • Always maintain Master rank

  • Cannot be demoted by the system

Leaving and Rejoining

If you leave or are kicked from the guild:

  • Your lifetime contribution is preserved

  • When you rejoin the same guild, your history is restored

  • You start the current week as Rookie (must pay again)

  • Your lifetime total picks up where it left off

Note: Joining a different guild starts you fresh with no history.

Best Practices

For Guild Masters

  1. Set reasonable fees - Consider your members' income levels

  2. Communicate expectations - Let members know fees are optional

  3. Configure permissions fairly - Make paid ranks feel worthwhile

  4. Monitor the guild bank - Fees add up quickly

For Members

  1. Pay early in the week - Enjoy full week of benefits

  2. Check permissions first - Know what you're paying for

  3. Consider your playtime - Casual players may prefer Rookie

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What happens if I can't pay one week? A: Nothing bad! You simply stay at Rookie rank until you pay. There are no penalties or punishments.

Q: Can I get a refund if I paid by mistake? A: No, all payments are final and go directly to the guild bank. However your Guild Master could send you the money back and reset your rank.

Q: Does the Guild Master see who paid? A: Yes, the member list shows payment status for the current week.

Q: What if the Guild Master disables the system mid-week? A: Current ranks are preserved until the next weekly reset.

Q: Can I be kicked for not paying? A: That's up to your Guild Master. The system itself has no automatic kicks.

Q: Do fees count toward my contribution stats? A: Yes, fee payments are added to your lifetime contribution total.

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