Dear Future Townies

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Town Etiquette is something that is often "lost in translation" when new members are first joining the server, and/or looking to join a town.

When Towns get hit with a large number of newbies, especially those who do not know much about working with/for the town, the number of townies will quickly drop due to frustration and depleted energy/patience. When this happens, a number of issues can occur; the town is more susceptible for being raided, defensive teams break apart, friendships shatter, and the ability to work as a team is nearly impossible.

Within weeks, sometimes even days, a town can collapse completely on itself, leaving everything and everyone open as easy targets.

Even if this doesn't go so far, knowing proper Town Etiquette will cause you to be more accepted within the ranks of your future Townies. Those who have little to no etiquette (or don't seem to frankly care) will often wear out their welcome and get booted from the town, left in the dust with nowhere to live and nobody to help them.

Always remember these lovely qualities so that you may be an amazing town member!

• Sharing is Caring! Share what you don't need so that others within your town may use what they do need.
• Donate! Town upgrades are costly and one person can't do it on their own! Donating things you don't need, depending on the upgrade requirements, is one of the best things you can do!
• Be Respectful! Because expressing bluntly that you dislike the town and everyone in it will probably get you kicked without warning. 
• Leave on Good Terms! If you leave on good terms with the townies, then they might be willing to give you aid in your time of need, despite Enemy and Alliance listings. 
• Get TeamSpeak! Raids and Defense activities always run smoother when you can talk versus stopping to type. 
• Be Productive! Things like raiding, mining, and even PVE are very productive for towns and both their activity levels and their economies! Towns with members who mine and raid frequently are usually the strongest and most active! 
• Keep the drama OUT! Drama and complications between town members are never a good thing. Your town should be your second family, not a high-school click competition!
• Absolutely NO STEALING! Unless the rules express otherwise, most (if not all towns) have a strict Anti-stealing policy. 
• Follow All Town and Server Rules! Make sure you look up what these are before you apply. Some towns may require you to always donate each week and only want highly-active members. 
• Be Active! This one's obvious. If you're gone for more than 2 weeks, it's server's policy that every town must kick the townie and update their list on the forums. If you're going to be gone for an extended period of time, give someone a heads up before hand. 

If you need anymore pointers or tips, don't be afraid to ask around! For a list of current towns, feel free to click on the "TOWNS" Tab. 

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