Social:Hammerfist

The Hammerfist Clan
World:	Brandywine
Website:	https://hammerfistclan.com
Founded:
Founder:	Brakkish
Leader:	Barradain
Co-leader:	N/a
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Kinship History

Over the past years I've been asked on occasion how the Hammerfist Clan came to be. At the time, I guess I couldn't really completely answer the question as I didn't fully understand my own reasons well enough to put them into words. For those of you who've asked or have been curious the following may suffice as a better attempt at revealing HFC and its origin.

"In a virtual world, I found real-world inspiration and comfort."

The Hammerfist Gaming Community was born from a need and desire to communicate with others I could better relate to. I knew from the beginning I wanted to be selective in the members taken in; people who understood things like bills, jobs, mortgages, family commitments and the like; more importantly at the time, people who could appreciate what flat-broke, out of a job and a family to take care of meant. Times were hard and when temptation was at its highest level, gaming became my drug of choice.

"Through gaming I was able to escape my grim reality."

Many have said gaming is an addiction. I won't try to dispute that; I will also add that it's the best addiction I've ever had. It didn't take me long to realize that facing my worst fears in a game while squaring off with the Boss of Dooooom, wielding his over sized Blade of Noob Execution was minuscule in comparison to what awaited me back in the real world. I soon learned how to rob reality of its hold on me and take back a few hours from my life each day that I had been losing to depression, stress, and anxiety. Life had cheated me, and I was taking back happiness one level at a time.

"Shared interests and a sense of community defeated loneliness, conquered depression, and spawned greatness."

Escaping my own reality for a few moments of peace and contentment, I knew I wasn't alone in the world. I wasn't the only one facing down demons of the real world kind. There were others like myself searching for a way to battle and overcome those real world demons and defeat their own anxiety and uncertainties, if only for a moment. Uniting others with similar interests and experiences became my primary directive, and ultimately one of the most rewarding things I've ever done.

"Inspiration followed by perspiration and a generous dose of dedication is the recipe for prosperity pie."

The success of HFC and its community here has far exceeded even my grandest of expectations. What once was a humble clan of 20 lost souls coming together for common reasons has today grown into a popular destination for many mature gamers. Reaching far beyond its birthplace in the Southwestern United States, HFC now proudly calls itself home to mature gamers from all over the world, in many different countries and regions.

I still carry the very same goals and values with me as I did when HFC was founded 2001 and popularized within a multiplayer game called Neverwinter Nights in 2002. However, something that has changed in this remarkable community since its creation is "I" to "we".

Shortly after its creation, words like "I" soon became "we"; and "me" to "us", "my" to "our". It's with great pride I can say today it has grown far beyond the simple scope of any one person. No longer is it just my values and ideals, it's now a representation of the ideals and values of the entire community. It's our exceptional members and the community as a whole that drives the beast forward ever expanding ever evolving.

"Listening to others became an important part of my diet; digesting feedback from the community I was able to stave off hunger."

Today, what you see before you is the result of many; a collection of suggestions from our members belonging to this gathering of necessity, thrown into the forge where ideas and values converge to create the foundation for which we continue to build.

"A cultural melting pot, the Hammerfist Gaming Community transcended the borders set forth by nations and boundaries defined by games and delivered real-world friendships and bonds."

Many things have changed here at HFC since its infancy. Cosmetics, framework, features and functionality have improved significantly over the years. Whether it be monetary contributions, simple suggestions, or a single forum post, every member here has in some way added to our existence and helped us become what we have today. It's with great honor I serve the outstanding people of this community and wish for its continued success well into many years of gaming, growth and friendships.

Sincerely,

Brakkish
Community Manager - HFC

Who We Are

We mainly cater to the mature player. Players who have time restraints, family, spouses, full time jobs. Players who know what it's like to have bills and mortgages to pay. Players who know what "waggro" is (I just described myself!) We know real life commitments are a priority with older more mature gamers, and thus we'll never overload you with requirements, and expect you to jump through a bunch of silly hoops just to get a few hours of gaming in with your friends.

Some of our core values and offerings:

• A thriving healthy community, filled with activity. Members are encouraged to become involved and speak their minds. Everyone has a voice, and using it helps us grow wiser and gives us the means and information necessary to continually improve!
  
  

• Not just another guild, but an actual community for members to socially interact with other members on a personal level. I've made a good many friends through guilds, a few have even become real life friends. It's our mission to offer a respectable environment void of idiots and muppet heads (yes I said muppet heads...remember them??) to everyone who walks the path of adventure with us.
  
  

• A golden rule we believe in: Treat others as you would like to be treated. We like everyone to think of their fellow members and guild mates as family not just another number or body. Get to know your fellow guild mates, and most importantly treat each and every new member with respect. We're all on the same team and working for the same cause, It's important to know you can count on your new brother or sister in a pinch.
  
  

• Officers - not an elite club. Officers are there for the people, and represent the masses. Officers earn their places among us, and are expected to earn their keep. At no time do we ever plan on making the officership a "cool club for kids".
  

These are a few of the basic values we carry with us, whatever the cause or game may be, these will always travel with us.

Below is our guild summary.
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Guild Name: The Hammerfist Clan - [THC] [HFC] [HGC]
Guild Website: hammerfistclan.com
Main Time Zone: [USA]
Web Admin: Brakkish
About Us:

We're an adult guild looking for mature members age 18 or older. We're a social/casual guild passionate about our gaming. How you choose to spend your gaming time is up to you. Dictating how and when you need to play is not our style, we understand part-time gamers with full-time lives.

It's our goal to provide a friendly, stress free environment in which to enjoy the game. If you are looking to join us, some things you should keep in mind are: We value friendship over loot and hoarding. Guilds can be an excellent place to meet new friends and share good times and experiences that keep with you for years. Squabbling over loot has no place here. Providing a decent environment, void of riff-raff and distractions is an A-1 priority in any MMO we play. Leaving the drama behind and entering a world of fantasy and fun is what it's all about.

Guild category: Adult 18+ Voice: Yes, Ventrillo - lightspeed Recruiting members status: Open to friendly adults 18 years of age or more. Server type: Apache - Linux (nothing but the best) Forum Software - Vbulletin with a professional license. (It's an industry standard)

Officers

Leader:

• Baradain

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