Teams vs. Guilds

There are many people who are starting "teams", more than usual. However, their lack of immediate and frequent practice makes them more of a guild. Guild is definited as

–noun
1.
an organization of persons with related interests, goals, etc., especially one formed for mutual aid or protection.

Now let's look at the definition of a team:

–noun
1.
a number of persons forming one of the sides in a game or contest: a football team.
2.
a number of persons associated in some joint action: a team of advisers.

I've selected in bold the key difference between the two. A team takes action, as in, more than words. When a team goes past 4 people (because I would say 3 like the show, one as an alternate in case a team member can't make it to the tournament), it gets ridiculous.

Now let's bring up distance. I may not be one to speak since I have teammates in 3 different states, but I have a means of getting to them and they can travel as well. When you get to a point where your teammates are across the country, how do you expect to take any action? At that point, you are a guild because there is nothing to cooperatively act upon.

I'm not sure if there is a topic to discuss the two of them (pros and cons of each) so I've decided to make one.

Key topics would be
- Benefits of teams
- Benefits of guilds
- Why they differ or why you feel they are one in the same
The term "Clan" is also fairly similar to these two phrases imo.
So techniquly I'm in a guild as the leader wants anyone and fun, but I like competitive groups, with a small team, that's strange/cool.

I wonder how this thread get on
A clan is a group of people descended from a common ancestor. Unless everyone is related, whether they practice or not, that term isn't accurate.
Ok, thanks for making that clear. Anybody have a good definition for "Tribe"?
I have just made my Team "The Swifts" onto the Borderline of Guild. We have 3 Members and soon to be 4.

We have Meet ups at least every 2 Months. We havent had one yet since we just Formed.

Ill post more later I gotta go now.
(Apr. 26, 2011  12:03 AM)ⅰкЯ Wrote: Ok, thanks for making that clear. Anybody have a good definition for "Tribe"?
Definition of Tribe
yeah i guess right now my "team" is more like a guild but we just started where called gravity warriors if you wanna join pm me
This thread is for explaining what the difference between an actual "Team" is compared to a Guild. Which is an excellent topic to bring up.
Please do not clutter this with "If you want to join my ___" nonsense.
Personally, I don't think there are any foundations holding up these teams anyway. Yeah, maybe a tag at one or two tournaments or a group of friends playing against anther, but these have gotten so far excessive, with all the current battle conferences, meet-ups and training sessions, lol. Truth is, they never even go forward which is perhaps why she brang these up. I think it's a great topic, but once you explain the two and delibrate a little, it all loses its gleam really.

But obviously, if its a guild, it's led by a crazy, sadistic Wigglytuff. If it is a team, its led by any other Mortal. Its common facts...
Actually the term Clan could be used for the definition isn't just what you put

Definition of Clan
1: a: a Celtic group especially in the Scottish Highlands comprising a number of households whose heads
claim descent from a common ancestor

b: a group of people tracing descent from a common ancestor : family

2: a group united by a common interest or common characteristics

A group united by a common intrest in this case the common intrest is beyblade
Actually the term Clan could be used for the definition isn't just what you put

Definition of Clan
1: a: a Celtic group especially in the Scottish Highlands comprising a number of households whose heads
claim descent from a common ancestor

b: a group of people tracing descent from a common ancestor : family

2: a group united by a common interest or common characteristics

A group united by a common intrest in this case the common intrest is beyblade
It's difficult to say for overseas, but here in the UK, people like the idea of a team, but there has yet to be a 'tag team' tourney or one which solely involves teams.
(Apr. 26, 2011  6:22 AM)Wulfen Wrote: Actually the term Clan could be used for the definition isn't just what you put

Definition of Clan
1: a: a Celtic group especially in the Scottish Highlands comprising a number of households whose heads
claim descent from a common ancestor

b: a group of people tracing descent from a common ancestor : family

2: a group united by a common interest or common characteristics

A group united by a common intrest in this case the common intrest is beyblade
Guild is a more commonly used term in the gaming community; clan also implies that you feel as though your teammates are like family, which unless you're constantly communicating with them (doesn't happen here), you're a guild. Play World of Warcraft.

(Apr. 26, 2011  2:01 AM)lol Wrote: Personally, I don't think there are any foundations holding up these teams anyway. Yeah, maybe a tag at one or two tournaments or a group of friends playing against anther, but these have gotten so far excessive, with all the current battle conferences, meet-ups and training sessions, lol. Truth is, they never even go forward which is perhaps why she brang these up. I think it's a great topic, but once you explain the two and delibrate a little, it all loses its gleam really.

But obviously, if its a guild, it's led by a crazy, sadistic Wigglytuff. If it is a team, its led by any other Mortal. Its common facts...
In New York, we have three legitimate teams where we do organize practice sessions and share information with one another.
Hah, I actually learnt the difference between Guild and Team just a few months ago during a lecture; so it feels ironic to see it again here on the WBO (as if it were a test if i was paying attention...)
guilds are way better
(Apr. 27, 2011  1:43 AM)im yo homie bro Wrote: guilds are way better

I'm not saying they're not, but could you explain how?
I like Guilds Because they All think alike and know the right choice
(Apr. 27, 2011  3:55 AM)Mr Spy Spy Wrote: I like Guilds Because they All think alike and know the right choice

And teams don't?
guilds tend to share more interests and goals, but teams tend to be more compeditive, and aim to get higher (which i want to be on a team, but currently im in a guild and the owner will get angry if i left (like last time lol))
Teams do just guilds have tons of team work and everyone thinks alike so lets say you start a guild caller The Big Bang Guild everyone would have a big bang pegasis and they would use the same flawless techniques but teams are flopsy and do think alike just not as much
(Apr. 27, 2011  2:58 PM)Mr Spy Spy Wrote: Teams do just guilds hav tons of team work and everyone thinks alike so lets say you start a guild caller The Big Bang Guild everyone would have a big bang pegasis and they would use the same flawless techniques but teams are flopsy and do think alike just not as much

Except that teams have a lot more meaning to exist than a 'guild' who cannot even ever meet up ...
(Apr. 27, 2011  2:58 PM)Mr Spy Spy Wrote: Teams do just guilds hav tons of team work and everyone thinks alike so lets say you start a guild caller The Big Bang Guild everyone would have a big bang pegasis and they would use the same flawless techniques but teams are flopsy and do think alike just not as much
This isn't the show; diversity is the key to victory
Kai
you bring up a good point but evenso ill still prefer guilds
dei I know that it isnt the show and diversity isnt the key to victory.It is only one.
(Apr. 28, 2011  1:38 AM)Mr Spy Spy Wrote: Kai
you bring up a good point but evenso ill still prefer guilds
dei I know that it isnt the show and diversity isnt the key to victory.It is only one.
This statement contradicts your last statement about playing the same as everyone else.
Nope
In the Guild called the big bang bladers
Everyone would use bigbang pegasis
Everyone would use the same flawless technique
where did I contradict my self?