Survey
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| 26 May 2012 11:52 PM |
The Clan Prospectus: Locating the key components in a successful clan, and finding which clans on ROBLOX best epitomize these key components. Please note this list is unbiased, and all clan selections are based entirely off of my key components listed.
One may question what makes a clan great, what makes it successful, what makes a clan powerful, influential and self sufficient. There are many ingredients that go into a great clan, many key components that must work together in perfect harmony to create what we may consider a successful clan.
The first question one may ask is, what constitutes a super clan? A super clan is not, despite popular belief determined by numbers in any way. A super clan must epitomize the following 10 key components, not only that - but they key parts must work in harmony;
-Organization -Low Rank-High Rank Cohesion -High Rank Collaboration -Member Motivation -Owner Motivation -High Rank Loyalty -Technological Superiority -Properly Executed Diplomacy -Self Sufficiency -Innovation
Now, if a clan were to hold all 10 key components and this clan were to epitomize cohesion and activity - this clan would in theory be the ultimate clan. Sadly no clan on ROBLOX achieves this - though 10 clans stand out above the rest, not because of size or popularity - but because of these key components. We provide an in depth reasoning for our top 5, and a no for our following 5 clans - this is to conserve space.
--- THE TOP 5 ---
#1: WIJ ~ Owned by: SilentSwords Reasoning: WIJ is the most superior, successful clan on ROBLOX - this is indisputable. They are the only clan with a successful and uncorrupt ranking system - one which rewards hard work and not friendship or bribery. Not only is this system comprehensive but it encompasses some of the most superior innovation and technology on ROBLOX in their cP[Database]. WIJ also withholds organization, with it's database, career system, and training division (ST:A) - WIJ controls everything, preventing admin attacks, confusion or inactivity. With WIJ's superior technology, future plans events (BiB) and comprehensive career system it motivates its members to work and strive to succeed, all members stand a chance in the impartial world of WIJ. WIJ, holding in my opinion one of the best 'community managers' - the ultimate man of the low ranks - Dizzdazz4 certainly holds Low Rank-High Rank cohesion, Dizzdazz is able to manage the lower ranking community of WIJ, allowing them fair opportunity to submit ideas, complain and voice their worries to a powerful, but humble high command member of WIJ. Not only does WIJ possess high rank-low rank cohesion, but it also possess high rank collaboration - as all HRs worked their way up through the grueling WIJ ranking process, there are few - but they are all loyal, friendly veterans of WIJ whom work well together. The owner motivates the members with huge projects (BiB), technological updates to already superior places and a self motivating system. The systems and policies of the clan make it self sufficient, and on top of that the owner is active, mature and constantly assisting the clan. WIJ even exemplifies properly executed diplomacy, as they ally few clans - but make meaning of said alliances, rather than allying for the sake of allying - they form mutually beneficial pacts. While no clan is perfect, WIJ does come close to it - with its near flawless policies, systems, high ranks and members - WIJ stands above the rest as the most successful current clan on ROBLOX.
#2: RAT ~ Owned by: ColourTheory Reasoning: RAT, beginning as a lowly thought of modern military clan has come a long way since the days of stealthmatt - while it has it's issues, it certainly epitomizes much of our 10 key components in a successful clan. RAT's members are motivated by projects such as Spectrum and the upcoming RAT-business reformation, this allows it's members to be excited, active and loyal to the clan. Not only does this member motivation show an activity and loyalty to the clan, but it also shows the owner is motivated to treat his members to such technology and innovation. Which brings us to RAT's technological and innovative superiority - besides WIJ, RAT (with Sparrow Corp) boasts one of the most well rounded, comprehensive development teams on ROBLOX - with Spectrum on it's way, and bases with already very capable 6G technology - RAT appears poised to dominate the clan world technologically, falling only short of WIJ. RAT has not been admin attacked in many months, showing high rank loyalty and proper high rank collaboration and cohesion - allowing RAT to function as a whole. Above all, RAT is one of the most organized and has one of the most well executed base-plans in all of ROBLOX - with it's divisional system, newly found career system, business reform and motivated members - RAT certainly boasts and organized clan. All of these components that RAT epitomizes allow RAT to function as a self sufficient clan, as seen in CT's absence earlier in this year - RAT can function on it's own, but functions even better with it's motivated leader. However, RAT does not have a properly executed diplomatic plan - it instead burns bridges with neutral clans via arguments, fights and borderline wars - while also not boasting a proper diplomatic set-up and not valuing allies as real, but rather figure-allies via the system. RAT is an extremely successful and organized clan with a lot to look forward to in the future, but it has it's flaws as does every clan, and it simply has room to improve.
3: UAF ~ Owned by: Shadowsword Reasoning: You may be surprised to see UAF in this spot, as it is less sizable than other more 'natural' picks for #3 - however it encompasses much of our key components and does so with such cohesion and harmony - it may be one of the most nationalistic and cohesive clans on ROBLOX. UAF, still boasting the 'motherland' created by Benblue9, holds extreme member and high rank loyalty - having not been admin attacked in a long while. This can also be because of it's uncorrupt, and surprisingly comprehensive ranking system which allows those loyal, deserving veterans to be ranked at a quick and impartial pace. The high rank collaboration is evident, as only deserving Generals are selected in the uncorrupt and impartial system - all Generals get along and are able to properly cooperate. Whilst the high rank collaboration stands sound, the high rank-low rank cohesion is even that much better - because all high ranks are deserving of their position, it allows the low ranks to respect them that much more, creating a loyal, motivated and sound environment for members. UAF also exemplifies properly executed diplomacy, in it's ventures with the Triforce (a tightly knit strategical alliance) and the Axis, it certainly picks and chooses it's allies with precision and based on mutually beneficial experiences. What UAF holds in organization, member cohesion and loyalty - it lacks in technological superiority and innovation. UAF uses technology provided to it by Tenal, a now disgruntled former UAF high rank - while UAF is a fairly technologically advanced clan, Phoenix Tech. is not up to snuff with other competitor clans. While UAF is not technologically deprived it is one of it's few minor flaws that it needs to work out - overall UAF can be an unheralded great clan even compared to its rivals.
#4: VAK ~ Owned by: Vaktus Reasoning: VAK has fallen on this list as of late, due to inactivity, concerns of stagnant ranking systems, and lack of visible motivation. However, what VAK lacks in those department it holds in organization, member motivation, high rank loyalty, member loyalty and innovation. VAK is by far the most organized clan on ROBLOX, this is proven by it's comprehensive VAC and VEC systems funneling soldiers into the main, rigorous clan. Not only is it organized via it's entry process, but every member knows their place in the clan - and every member is able to act as a whole to promote improved warfare tactics, member cohesion and defensive tactics. On top of that, because of the rigorous entry and promotion process all members are extremely motivated, mostly to advance their career in VAK, and extremely loyal because they had to pass such a rigorous entry process. Not only are the members loyal, but the high ranks - proven capable and apt through their rigorous journey in VAK have never admin attacked or even rebelled against the clan - VAK is sound, rock solid and unbreakable from the outside. While they may not have numbers, they have activity, member loyalty, member cohesion, member skill and an untapped infinite source of motivation. However, VAK is lacking in high rank collaboration - as much of VAK ranking is cut throat and slanderous - high ranks sometimes find themselves turned on their fellow Vaktovians for the sake of a rank. On top of that VAK is lacking in technological superiority - as it uses mostly outdated gun and vehicle technology and lacks any real market-changing products as compared to other clans. While VAK may be flawed in innovation, high rank collaboration and have some activity concerns - it is still one of the top 5 clans on ROBLOX, and certainly one of the most dangerous.
#5: FEAR ~ Owned by: SONICTHEHEDGEHOGXX Reasoning: FEAR is more organized, technological efficient, active and successful than most would like to think - despite popular opinion, FEAR is a functioning, self sufficient and great clan on ROBLOX. While FEAR may lack an organized ranking system, it lacks an organized division system - with multiple divisions, departments and directors to encompass every need, or whim of the clan. The high ranking directorship system allows all high ranks to work collaboratively, whilst providing members services in their specific area. The high rank-low rank cohesion is distancing, but still sound - as high ranks and low ranks are able to communicate generally through messages, and through the directors assigned to low rank affairs. Members are motivated by the owners motivation to innovate and bring in some of the best developers on ROBLOX via the ATC - on top of that SONIC himself is working on Project Frost, which also motivates the members. This brings us to FEAR's unheralded technological superiority - ATC is one of the most successful clan technological branches on ROBLOX, brining in capable and apt developers from around ROBLOX to work and innovate for FEAR. While FEAR may be lacking in ranking organization, communication, proper diplomatic execution and high rank loyalty (arguable, but many suspicious rebellions and admin attacks) - it is still one of the most organized, successful and cohesion clans on ROBLOX, and certainly worthy of the top 5.
--- THE FOLLOWING 5 (CONCLUDING TOP 10) ---
As stated before, no reasoning will be given for the following 10 clans - please understand these clans were still selected based on our 10 key clan components, and are deserving of their position on this list in accordance with said components.
#6: The Grand Imperium ~ Owned by: Brickster1324 #7: The Robloxian Army TRA ~ Owned by: Tonitoni #8: The Mobile Bloxxers ~ Owned by: Wordsarecool #9: Frost Clan ~ Owned by: Dignatio #10: Sleet Clan ~ Owned by: Pragmatic
Thank you for reading, I tried to be as impartial and unbiased as possible, in basing all selections off of my theory of successful clans. I'm sorry I couldn't provide comprehensive reasoning for the #6-10 clans - but the post was long as is, and I believe it is self explanatory that the clans all encompass my key components in some way.
-Posted from an alt to avoid drama.
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| 26 May 2012 11:53 PM |
| URAR fits all the requirements, except it's no a superclan, only 500 members |
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Survey
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| 26 May 2012 11:55 PM |
| As stated in my post, I do not judge a super clan on members. Though, anyone can state their clan meets said requirements - it is rare the can actually does. I don't doubt your clan meets the requirements, but not even WIJ as stated is perfect. |
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nahom007
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| 26 May 2012 11:56 PM |
| WIJ at #1? Oh man, you're very intelligent for noticing our organized branch system. We also have two other branches that consist of defending and training. Each branch is led by a brigadier and there is 1 or 2 Colonels in each branch as well. The Officers help with most of these except maybe the high-low rank branch. We help with defending and training and awarding cP. |
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Survey
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| 26 May 2012 11:57 PM |
| Nahom, I have also read up on the full comprehensive branch system - honestly I could write pages about WIJ, I had to condense my post :) |
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| 26 May 2012 11:58 PM |
tl;dr noob cake <3
loljk accurate |
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nahom007
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| 27 May 2012 12:00 AM |
| Oh, that guide is pretty simple. I have a much more comprehensive guide myself. |
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Survey
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| 27 May 2012 12:00 AM |
| Oh? I've never seen your guide, is it on a forum post? |
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| 27 May 2012 12:01 AM |
I actually read the whole thing, awesome.
You really took your time on this, great forum. |
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r0blox29
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| 27 May 2012 12:02 AM |
You sir, have made me happiest person in the world after coming back from banland.
BA DUM TSS |
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| 27 May 2012 12:09 AM |
Despite any disagreements I may have as a cynical jerk this post is very very respectable for detailed reasoning, solid use of RESEARCHED facts, lack of bias and little to no subjective BS that gets shoved in most posts like this.
Very good job. Glad to see something this nice once and a while. |
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JAKKAT
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| 27 May 2012 12:14 AM |
Insert Unresearched Facts, Bias, and Subjective BS here.
Preferably at me, i love being insulted. :3 |
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| 27 May 2012 12:14 AM |
The only thing about VAK I dissagreed with was the AA/Rebellions.
There have been AA's in VAK, one that even destroyed the Coalition.
There have also been a bunch of uprisings within the clans. |
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Cjremix
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| 27 May 2012 12:15 AM |
| I'm glad to see TGI there. |
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Survey
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| 27 May 2012 12:17 AM |
| I apologize Crak, of all clans listed, VAK is most likely the one I have done the least research on - as I have never been affiliated with it. |
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nahom007
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| 27 May 2012 12:17 AM |
| I don't have it on a forum post, but rather on a notepad. I just made it so it could help LRs understand how we work better. |
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Loonarian
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| 27 May 2012 12:18 AM |
Very nicely done.
I can tell the OP did his homework.
-Killercorvette |
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Survey
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| 27 May 2012 12:19 AM |
| Oh, thats nice - always great to see a WIJ Officer being so helpful and benevolent. See, that is what I like about WIJ - the ranking process is so rigorous, even a mid-rank like Officer is as of more quality than a high-rank in a comparable clan. |
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nahom007
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| 27 May 2012 12:23 AM |
| Very unbiased indeed. He completely had research and knowledge about each group so he can support his opinions. I wish everyone who would make these lists would be so organized and knowledgeable about the posts. |
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| 27 May 2012 12:33 AM |
It took me ten minutes to read the whole thing.
But I think you are correct, that would be my choice too.
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Survey
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| 27 May 2012 12:54 AM |
I tried :)
Despite my high praise of WIJ, I have never actually been in it, aha. |
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Roaval
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| 27 May 2012 12:56 AM |
| I would win on the scale of owner motivation. Sly Bloxxers has been inactive for the past year and a half and I still haven't given up. |
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