Associate Rank

Guild Rank Tiers:
* Tier Four - Officers & Leaders
* Tier Three - Advisors & Guardians
* Tier Two - Members & Knights
* Tier One - Newcomers & Associates
Guild Associates are at the upper echelon of the Tier One rank system for the guild. They have made a visible commitment to support the guild by earning status points and are interested in working towards full Membership status. These Members have started to become familiar with the guild operations.
Here are some of the benefits and responsibilities of those who play the "Associate" role:
==Benefits==
All the benefits of the Newcomer Rank plus the following benefits:
# Access to Guild Bank # 1, 2 and 3 to withdraw 1 item per bank per 24 hours
# Access to Guild Rally Flag ^
# Ability to Activate Guild Recruitment Flag
# Guild Cash Program participation *
# Discounts on Guild Broker Sales Items
# Use of City Merchants to purchase items using personal status points
# Access to Guild Grandmaster Crafters
# Craftsman Name added to Welcome Center Craft Book *
# A Promotion Reward consisting of a "Two 40 Slot Backpacks for "Elder" Character
* ( * ) Restrictions may apply see article for details
* ( ^ ) Guild Flag Guide Signature required
==Responsibilities==
During your time as an Associate you must:
# Log in to game at least once every 120 days.
# Must play 15 consecutive minutes during login.
# Be familiar and comply with all Guild Policies and Guidelines.
# Actively communicate with fellow guild members and leaders via voice or text chat channels.
During your time as an Associate you should:
# Begin work on the requirements for promotion to "Member" rank.
# List in the "personal notes" the names of each of your alternate characters that are in the guild.
# Consider taking a more active role in guild activities, events and contests.
==Rank Requirements==
To qualify for this rank you must:
# Hold the Newcomer Rank in Good Standing
# Have earned 5,000 or more Guild Status Points
# Have been a member of the guild for the past seven days or longer
# Have read and signed the Guild Strategist Flag Guide
# Have registered on the Guild Website and Forums areas