Each clan has its own unique ranking system, which often tends to confuse players especially those switching from one clan to the other. To make things easier for our prospective and new members we've listed the Salem ranking system here.
Administrative:
•Owner.
There can and will be only one owner in Sins of Salem, but for the benefit of those unfamiliar with the rules of the clan ranking system in general kindly note that the primary owner of the clan is not necessarily the person who created it, but it is the person at the very top of the rank of that respective clan. Regardless of how many people are listed as owners, only the first listed has the total power to remove even other owners, but cannot be removed by them despite the ranks being equal. If you are the creator of your clan please make sure your name remains at the top of the rank unless you wish to hand over your clan to another.
•Founder
Sins of salem currently has no founders, though It would be inprudent for me not to mention the fact that the clan was originally created from the ideas of two people, Belloss who owns the clan and Darkstalker who wrote most of the area descriptions, the clan history and gave the clan its name. Though for reasons I will not mention here Darkstalker is no longer a part of Sins of Salem his contributions will always be remembered and honored.
•Elder
The elder is the lowest ranking admin but still with some power to make changes to the clan area itself, as well as add and remove members and manipulate ranks, and broadcast to the clan. The elder cannot make changes to the clan storage locker, restrict certain features such as access to clan storage and silence certain ranks or restrict their access to clan talk (CT). There are no elders presently in Sins of Salem.
•Third rank member (M3)
In sins of Salem third rank members are those players who are in Salem and no other clan, with the exception of those multi-clanners from a clan in alliance with Salem which have been offered in terms, the full rights and privileges of any Salem member (See the loyalty page under alliances for more information).
•Second rank member (M2)
This rank is mainly for the benefit of the elders in order to keep track of the actual count of players within their clan rather than the number of various characters. Names under the M2 rank are simply the alts of those names listed under M3.
First rank Members (M1)
First rank members are players from another clan which is not in an alliance with Sins of Salem who have joined us on 1 or more of their alts. Note that alts of such members will not be listed under the M2 rank. These members still have access to the clan area and most of its features and benefits, but no access to others such as the clan storage. Should M1 members want to retrieve something from the clan storage they are free to ask a higher rank member to get it for them. Note: M1 members cannot be denied items from the clan storage, but cannot be given free access to the clan storage for obvious reasons. While we find no issue in assisting other clans, items in our storage are first and foremost for our members and our sister clan should they require it. With all due respect, if another clan wants eq they can run for it or buy it as we do. M1 members also have less leeway when it comes to inactivity. If an M1 member is inactive for over 6 months without good reason other than simply ignoring the character it will be removed from the clan. Only exceptions to this are internet or health issues.
Third rank Initiates (I3)
While Salem does have restrictions when it comes to adding members based on logic and game experience, we do make some, though rare, exceptions. Sometimes we find 1 or 2 players who are exceptionally bright or quick to catch on who express an interest in joining our clan. Despite the restrictions we occasionally admit the player, but not to the usual rank as we would one who does meet our requirements. Instead, we add them as Third rank Initiates, still granting them access to the clan area and some of its features, except the clan storage. Unlike M1 members I3 members cannot be given items from the clan storage. I3 members do not usually hold this rank for long due to their unique and most desired capacity to understand and adapt to the dynamics of the game. They are usually promoted within the week if not after a day or two, once we get the feel of them in a clan/group structure and see how well they work with other members.
Second rank Initiates (I2)
This rank has been vacant ever since the clan was founded and is reserved for those with a questionable, though not entirely disastrous reputation whom we've decided to give the benefit of the doubt. They have no access to the clan beyond its area, no features other than CT and most certainly no access to the areas of any clans we are connected to. We cannot really say how long a member may be in this rank for as we have never really had anyone in it. It is a way to keep a close watch on the player, observing behavior and interaction with other players and especially clan members to determine how well he or she will integrate among them.
First rank Initiate (I1)
Also known as the black rank:
Note: If you are in this rank, your chances of ever rising are very slim.
This is a rank reserved for members who have time and time again broken clan rules but for some reason or other have been given chances to prove they can restrain themselves. This rank restricts almost every feature of the clan, including access to the area beyond the waypoint. Members in this rank are only a part of the clan in that they can listen to, not speak on, ct and receive clan broadcasts from elders. Harsh as this may sound, Salem is a tolerable clan with few and very simple rules. People who are in this rank probably deserve to be. Note: There was only one member in Salem history so far who was ever in the black rank. He lasted 1 hour before he was removed from the clan for his reaction to having been placed there.