In gaming communities on Discord, a “Leave of Absence” (LOA) typically refers to a temporary period during which a community member will be inactive or unavailable to participate in the community or games. Here’s how a Leave of Absence is commonly understood in gaming communities on Discord:

Leave of Absence (LOA):
A Leave of Absence is a formal way for community members to inform their fellow gamers or community leaders that they will be taking a break from gaming or participating in the Discord community for a specific period.
This could be due to various reasons such as personal commitments, work or school responsibilities, health issues, or other real-life circumstances that require their attention.
When a member announces an LOA, it is a way to communicate to the community that they will not be active for a certain duration and that they may not be available to play games, participate in events, or engage in discussions during that time.
It helps to manage expectations and avoid confusion among other community members who might wonder why the person is suddenly inactive.

Purpose:
LOAs are important in gaming communities on Discord as they help maintain transparency and communication within the community.
By announcing a Leave of Absence, members can prevent misunderstandings or assumptions about their sudden absence.
It also allows community leaders or moderators to make necessary arrangements, such as finding substitutes for team-based games or events, adjusting roles, or understanding the reasons behind the absence.

Process:
Typically, a community member will post a message in the Discord server’s designated channel (such as loa logs) to inform others about their LOA.
The message may include the reason for the absence, the expected duration of the break, and any relevant details that others need to know.
Community leaders or moderators may also have specific guidelines or procedures for requesting and announcing Leaves of Absence within their gaming community.

Staff and Leadership Positions:
For Staff and leaders on LOA, you will be placed in an LOA role and have your staff/leadership role taken for the meantime while you are on loa to help you not worry about things that need to be taken care of, other individuals will fill in for you.
If you are in a position of voting, your votes will be nulled as you will not have access to the channels at the time of your LOA.

Overall, in gaming communities on Discord, a Leave of Absence is a way for members to communicate their temporary absence and manage expectations within the community. It promotes transparency, understanding, and helps maintain a positive and supportive environment for all members.

Make sure the individual is 15 or older

Have them fill the form out in the ⁠👋〘join-us〙channel or get with a staff member to get the recruitment template so it can be filled out and sent back to the staff member.

If you are a PVT-SGT then contact a MSG or higher and let them know you are referring someone to the community for recruitment.

If you are staff:

Check ⁠➕〘recruitment-logs〙, if you are picking up a recruitment from there then message saying you are taking care of it in that chat.

Send them the rules in DMs or have them click the checkmark to ensure they have received it, if they were already part of the server and have the Read Rules role then you don’t need to.

Have the individual join a VC or have a discord call/party with them or do the rest of the process in DMs.

Explain what squad they will be in and division, how the community works such as being a place for fun events weekly in squads, art requests, departments for hobby’s, members receive any future assets as all assets made for the community are free, the intended purpose/ Mantra for the gaming community.

Post the recruitment template in ⁠➕〘recruitment-logs〙 unless the individual has made a Join Form, contact the general letting them know the individuals recruitment is finished so they can give roles, template below:

Discord:
Console:
Games:
Gamertag:
Socials:
Past communities:
Referral By:
Recruited By:

This is Subject to change upon Boards approval.

Being part of a Rank Structured gaming community means that the community has a hierarchical structure where members are assigned different ranks or positions based on various criteria. Here’s what it generally entails:

Hierarchical Order:
The community has a clear hierarchy with different ranks or positions such as leader, officers, moderators, and regular members. Each rank typically has specific roles and responsibilities except for members.

Progression and Advancement:
Members can progress through the ranks by demonstrating dedication, skill, leadership qualities, and participation in the community if they would like to.
Advancement usually comes with more responsibilities, privileges, and sometimes access to exclusive content or features.

Responsibilities and Expectations:
Each rank comes with its own set of responsibilities and expectations. Higher ranks may be responsible for decision-making, organizing events, resolving conflicts, and guiding lower-ranked members.

Teamwork and Collaboration:
Members are encouraged to work together towards common goals, whether in-game objectives, community events, or supporting each other’s growth and development.

Discipline and Order:
Rank Structured communities often have rules and guidelines that members are expected to follow. Failure to adhere to these rules may result in demotion or removal from a rank.

Recognition and Rewards:
Achievements and contributions are recognized within the community, and members may receive rewards or accolades for their efforts.

Sense of Belonging:
Being part of a Rank Structured community can create a sense of belonging and camaraderie as members work together towards common goals and support each other’s progress.

Overall, being part of a Rank Structured gaming community can provide a structured environment where members can grow, collaborate, and contribute to the collective success of the community.

Burakumin or Private – TownFolk

Shokunin or Corporal – Artisan

Koyakunin or Sergeant – Gate guard.

Nakakosho or Master Sergeant – Groom and/or stableman.

Tomokosho or Lieutenant- Personal attendant.

Rusuigumi or Captain – Junior attendant.

Koshogumi or Major – Senior attendant.

Churo or General – Second rank retainer (has the right to wear two swords, and ride horse in war)..

Gokenin or Section Chief – Household Vassal (Hatamoto – Banner Knight (Karo – Elder Councilor.

Mujo Daimyo or Section Leader – Lords without a castle and with a yearly income between 10,000-20,000 koku.

Joshu Daimyo or Co-Division Leader – Lord of a castle.

Jun-kokushu (Tozama) Daimyo or Division Leader – Lords with Kunimochi-nami

hikikomori: The term hikikomori was coined in Japan in the 1990s to describe young adults who had withdrawn from society and remained isolated in their homes for extended periods. Hikikomori is not recognized as a clinical diagnosis but is rather a social phenomenon that affects people of all ages. Hikikomori can be triggered by a variety of factors, including social anxiety, depression, academic pressure, and bullying.

To include towards our meaning from old civilization- ronin’s are a type of samurai who had no lord or master and in some cases, had also severed all links with his family or clan. A samurai becomes a rōnin upon the death of his master, or after the loss of his master’s favor or legal privilege.

Our Mantra is to give recognition to the struggle of isolation from society and give reason to the meaning of a second home or home away from home.