How do I join a clan?

I've been playing as a random since i started on NTW but i've finally had enough. I don't pretend to be the finest player in the world (i have a habit of giving orders to the wrong units etc and i still haven't won a game against the Ottomans), but feel like i'm crying out for good team mates. I prefer team battles to 1v1 because i like the scale of the battles and the team dynamic, but i've played 3 frustrating games today. The first on grassy flats was 3v3 and we were well beaten by the Lita clan who used some unusual tactics and that's fair enough. The 2nd on Spanish Lakeside i was a bit concerned when i saw my teammates set up (ie back of the map) there was max 2 art so taking or at least contesting the hill was going to be really important. He claimed the hill was their strongest point and he was going to stay back. Sure enough, our opponents marched on to the top of the hill, parked their howitzers and started blasting the hell out of us. I said i'd had enough and wanted to attack and asked him to support me. He said ok and then did nothing except send forward 1 silesian schutzen. I did quite well attacking but eventually my exhausted men got surrounded and defeated by the Ottoman/Spanish army while he just sat there. The last game was a 3v3 on grassy against HM. Both my teammates were low on lights but that's their choice, but the guy in the middle moved forward a token amount then stopped and wouldn't move any further. As myself and the other player had moved past him we were begging him to support us as we were both being double teamed. He did nothing, just sat and watched for a bit moved a bit of cav round his rear then quit. Then the other teammate quit too. Arrgghh.

Why even play if you have such a negative attitude. What's the point? Why not back up your allies? I'm sure the HM guys would have beated us anyway as their a damn fine clan, but tonight in both games it felt like the battle was lost before it had even started.

I've played along side some great randoms and i know i've let my allies down at times making silly mistakes (not realising that grenadiers could form square was a classic). I'm not saying i'm perfect at all, but i want to feel like i've been part of a real contest. Any clan advice would be greatly appreciated.

Perhaps you should have a weekly tryout in HM?

The Hemorrhoid clan is allways looking for devious people.

Try and join games hosted by someone with clan tags in the lobby, be polite dont camp/kite/rage quit and maybe join a few more 1v1's to show the person your playing that YOU can play well without being dragged down by "randoms"

Choose:


HM or Hem

As point says have a tryout for HM i will be happy to do some 3v3s with u, although i must warn u i am the wrorst camping noob you will every find (except major hem)

Before i joined my clan, i faced the same problem like you. Until Julius brought me in.
And it is very enjoyable to have teammates to play with, whether it is win or lose.

When are these "weekly" HM tryouts?

Originally Posted by ikcti

When are these "weekly" HM tryouts?

Every week.

Originally Posted by daniu

Every week.

Damn I would never have guessed!

Well if I could offer some insight the way I managed to join ESPADAS was to be polite during my match say its been a fantastic game so far (even though it was a fantastic game) and freind them if you feel you did good play a few more matches if possible with them. Even though I didnt do this part you might have to do this politely ask them if they are apart of a clan and if you think they think you are good ask them if they are recruiting and if they say yes ask for a tryout.

A Brief Guide to Getting Yourself in a Clan:

Step 1) Join a game with clan players. See how they play and if they seem like a good bunch add them on Steam.

Step 2) Talk to them and get to know them, see what kind of NTW they play and find out whether that fits your fancies or fetishes.

Step 3) Play a few more games with them to further showcase your talent (Or lack of it). Once you think you have proved yourself ask politely to join. If you are rejected don't barrage them with insults and then remove them off your friends list; they just don't feel the clan would benefit from your membership.

Step 4) If you do play well enough and get yourself in a clan, get yourself active within the clan; this will reassert and consolidate your position within it. If you haven't been chosen to join the clan just keep playing games and start networking with people.

NOTE: Some clans host tryouts (ie. Huntsman). Make sure you speak the same language as the clan you are trying to join (Duh!).

An alternative is stick to 1v1s for a while, maybe with other players who are not in clans.

People that play well and are nice, ask to add them to your steam friends list. Over time you get to know them a bit better, and decide to keep them in your little circle or not.

Those are the people that you should invite to play team games with.

Before you know it you've got a little network of people that you like to play with, and a new clan is formed.

yh tryout for huntsman

thanks for the advice guys. i'm currently on holiday, but i will try acting on your suggestions when i get back.

join clan long - its a public clan - just dont go to there website