How To Request An Invite To A Clan Like A Boss...

[(XBOX)CamFred]

Thought I'd share a few tips for those looking to join a clan that are requesting an invite.  Following these tips will make it easier for the clan to accept you into their ranks.

 

1.  LEAVE YOUR OLD CLAN OR LET THEM KNOW IF YOU'RE CURRENTLY IN A CLAN.

 

When someone invites you to a clan (if they haven't been in a squad with you recently), they have to type your name carefully and accurately.  Once they've sent the invite, if you're already in a clan, they'll receive a message telling them that you're already in a clan so an invite can't be sent.  At that point they have to send you a message explaining that you need to leave your old clan and wait for you to do so.  All this can be especially painful if the person inviting is forced to type this on an xbox controller.  So:  Make it easier on the person by either leaving the old clan before requesting an invite or letting them know, in the request, that you're currently in a clan (but would leave it if they'd agree to send you an invite subsequently).

 

Many people don't know how to leave their existing clan, which adds an additional layer of complication to the process.  To do this, go to the clan page (i.e., start -> comm -> clan), then find and select your name in the list to locate the leave option.

 

2. EXPLAIN HOW TO SPELL YOUR NAME

 

In many cases, explaining how to spell your name isn't necessary but if you've got zeros and o's mixed up, or 1's and L's, be mindful that there are many different dialects of 1337 speak, and the person inviting you may have a difficult time typing your name.  Remember, that problem is especially true if the person has to type your name on an xbox controller instead of a keyboard.  Don't make them guess every variation of l01lOO|l1 in order to send you an invite.  Instead a friendly little, "The O in the middle is a zero" goes a 1ong way.

 

3. SHARE SOME INFO ABOUT YOURSELF

 

Many clans have requirements for new members.  Do you use a mic?  What rank are you?  Do you have a warframe you use primarily?  Are you a PC player that migrated over?  How often do you play?  Do you have friends who are already in the clan?

 

You'll get much further by providing this information with the initial request, rather than simply saying, "can I join your clan?"  Also, it may be helpful to tell the person how you heard about the clan.

 

4. FINALLY, BE PATIENT!

 

It may be that the recipient hasn't read your message yet, or is trying to make room available for you to join, or is distracted by other things going on in the game.  If you've asked to join a clan and get no response within the first thirty seconds of requesting, sending another message saying "Well!?!?" is unlikely to help your cause.

 

-CamFred

Edited November 10, 2014 by (XB1)CamFred

[(XBOX)Xodus03]

Its as easy A,B,C... simple as 1,2,3....4? lol Nice Cam. Thanks for laying this extremely useful information out. I don't think some people realized how busy we are sometimes with clan/alliance stuff, let alone trying to actually play the game to enjoy sometimes haha. All I can say is everything above is useful and true.

[(XBOX)RenderedCadence]

This is Great because I have a lot of trouble inviting new members into our ranks and having to walk them through leaving there old clan. Great thread cam ^_^

[(XBOX)ExtroKold]

Please sticky!

 

I've found adding player as xbox friends is a better way to go then spelling someone's name into the clan invite.

 

Clan invites should be more forgiving on capital letters, or at least not exit out automatically when a player spelling isn't found. =/

Edited November 10, 2014 by (XB1)ExtroKold

[(XBOX)stinkyfishnacho]

This made me laugh but now atleast people know

[(XBOX)Xodus03]

Bumped for informational purposes... Please sticky or post something that informs people in the same sort of way.

[(XBOX)UNARMED GUNMAN2]

Add me please... friends in clan. UNARMED GUNMAN2, thanks in advance.

[(XBOX)SUPER GRILLO]

 I would like to join the clan .i am level 13 and I have all Warframe my name is SUPER GRILLO is easy.

Edited March 1, 2015 by (XB1)SUPER GRILLO

[(XBOX)SUPER GRILLO]

please invite me!

[(XBOX)C Dude821]

Gamertag is C Dude821. Space between the C and the D. I'm mastery rank 4, I've only got 42 hours into this game, and I don't actually have any friends who play it. I'm currently trying to build a strong arsenal so I can help tackle those higher level missions. Thanks.

[(XBOX)CF Fluxy]

Can you invite me to the clan? CF Fluxy, Mastery Rank 10. Very active. I'd probably say Loki Prime is my favorite warframe. I've never played on p.c. I feel that I could be a good help towards the watermelon clan.