People do not want a 'child' in their guild for the simple fact they start drama easy. So I say good luck.

On the same note, yes adults also cause drama but kids are easily insulted and get highly annoying.

Originally posted by Sovrath

Well, I sort of agree, but though I've met mature kids I have never met a 12 year old that actually acts like a 20 - 30 year old. Read: I'm calling him up to hang out.

Granted there are all sorts of immature and damaged people at all adult ages but the weight of life experience that a 12 year old will have as compared to a 30 year old, a well adjusted 30 year old is immeasurable.

I've certainly met younger people who acted maturely online and could handle themselves in any number of discussions.  I can't think of more than a handful of people I've ever met online in the past 20 years that I'd call up to hang out regardless of their age so that's not much of a consideration.  So long as they don't go oggling the female characters, going "ooh, look at the tits on that one!" and can spell, I'm pretty happy.

The whole "life-experience" thing isn't all that valid though, IMO.  We're online to play a game, not debate politics.  I can't really see where life experience means much when you're in a team of elves in armor beating up a boss.

i find it hard to believe that there isnt a guild for minors ina mmorpg, all games are full of em....

also, why not make your own guild, make it for 18 and under.

Originally posted by crunchyblack

i find it hard to believe that there isnt a guild for minors ina mmorpg, all games are full of em....

also, why not make your own guild, make it for 18 and under.

Call it Logan's Run.

Welcome to the world of TMMO’s (Teenage Massive Multiplayer Online) gentlemen, how long before we get a ten year old on here asking this question?

Teenage drama is the issue, posting on a forum does indicate a maturity above your demographic however, good luck.

While it is interesting how this discussion began with probably not one of the brightest questions it does bring up alot of underlining questions like "Family oriented guilds" and "MMORPGs not for younger kids?"

Generally if your pretty young and dont wanna deal with some of the adult themes those that have age limits your going to want to find a guild that usually refer to themselves as "Family Orientated" I was in a few of these guilds back in the day, left them mostly due to lack of serious progression in any thing they did, and lack of general fun. Kinda boring to play with people you cant make sexual innuendos to...

On the topic of are MMORPGs for younger kids, mostly no, Raiding and homework do not go together, most college students quit WoW even if they are having fun due to the lack of availability of being able to put in enough time to get the most out of their game playing, there is a reason mmorpgs were a niche market before wow which was the insane amount of time you had to put into the game to truly have any level of fun was greater than the normal gamer was willing to put in to it. That and most mmorpgs before wow enforced certain game play stylize that could not be accepted by the major populace.

While MMOs might be better suited for kids nowadays in the areas of time constrains the fact that you are most likely playing with 20 and up adults makes them the norm and the kids the detested part of that society, others have given good enough reasons above for why they are detested and those Family guilds really don't play very seriously in the end.

Originally posted by Rumrillc

 For Aion, i want to be in a guild. but all the guilds i apply to im too young ( im 14 years old). so if anyone knows a guild that  doesnt have an age repuirement. please let me know!!

I'll echo some of the previous points. Look for guilds that say family-orientated. No need to lie. No need to make a big point of mentioning your age either :)

Stick to talking about the game. One time in EQ i grouped with an expert halfling puller for a few weeks who turned out to be eight years old. If you only ever talk about things to do with the game it's easily possible for people to not notice your age. If people start talking about their mortgages and kids then don't try and pretend as it won't work.

Originally posted by kedoremos

Originally posted by crunchyblack

i find it hard to believe that there isnt a guild for minors ina mmorpg, all games are full of em....

also, why not make your own guild, make it for 18 and under.

 

Call it Logan's Run.

LOL, OP is too young to understand the reference.

I guess because I'm the parent of 3 children (ages 16-25 now) I don't fear the children.  My son started playing MMORPG's with me when he was 8, and when he was 13 he was raiding the four horsemen in  Naxx in WOW (pre TBC) while my own guild was hammering away at Twin Emps in AQ40.  (strangely enough, neither of us completed those goals because our guilds gave up raiding once they found out what changes TBC was bringing to the game). My son's guild also had a 16 year old co-raid leader who was quite good and helped greatly with his guilds progression in the game.

The guilds we belonged to were not necessarily family friendly, and I've belonged to many guilds in many games who had a policy of PG-13 only voice coms because some adult players were on speakers which their families could hear.

In fact, I find it annoying to be in unrestricted voice coms where people curse profusely, cybersex each other, and generally exhibit behavior that is anything but adult like.  And most of those folks are 20 somethings. (one of the more immature groups I've found)

So to the OP, I'm sure you'll be able to find a family friendly guild to join in Aion, steer clear of those who don't want you.  I'd disregard the advice to lie about your age, no good will ever come of it.  Be honest, be mature and most of all, don't talk too much on vent, a common mistake by many folks, but worse so for young folks.

our guild technically has an age limit of 16+ but we make exceptions based on behavior and gaming skill, if your honest, respectful and you understand how to play the game we will usually make an exception and put you in a probationary position for 30 days to see how u work out, i was playing mmo's when i was 14 or so EverQuest was amazing back then :S

I could make an exception, even though Knights of Apocalypse is a prefered 18+ but I would need to speak with you over either Ventrilo (when i get a mic) or MSN.

We're a PvP legion and about brotherhood. You were honest about your age and concerned so I will take that as a +1, but if you're consident in your maturity (very) then send me an IM (kavaskousthe1337@hotmail.com)