Richard

Hi, this sounds like a very interesting project - once the e-book is finished please do let us know, I'm sure many of us would like to give it a read. I joined Masors in 2006, so I can't give details regarding the early years, although I still think the clan's later history is also quite interesting. I notice that the history page on our site only covers up to 2006, in case you haven't seen it, this thread (http://www.themasors.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=3577) covers up to 2010. In response to your questions (of which I can answer): #2 The drop parties were a big source of new members. Now that we irregularly host drop parties (our last was held in 2011 after free trade returned), we depend on many more areas to promote our clan. This includes recruitment threads on the RSOF and fansites. Word of mouth has always been and continues to be an important method of recruitment. #3 In my opinion, Mining Golds has had no impact on our clan. We're a very open community, and have never really competed with other clans. #4 As SDal has said, there was never a strict focus on Mining and Smithing - but through various events we did encourage the training of it. #6 I stopped playing several years ago so I don't know about recent updates. The LRC was so-so, most people would prefer to switch to the heavily populated worlds to train there - which meant we didn't really skill in a more close-knit group. Thankfully we had clanchat by then, so could still chat through that. Mining and Smithing training events were irregular by the time LRC came out anyway (we focused more on minigames), so there wasn't much damage to be done by it regardless. #7 An interesting read is chapter 26, from the history I linked to above, which describes the impact of the removal of free trade in 2007 on the clan. The restriction was disastrous for our clan; we could no longer host traditional drop parties and many of our events depended upon free trade between members (e.g. materials being traded to aid in training skills). In 2009 we did host a couple of drop parties in the Falador party room, whilst it was somewhat successful, it faced many problems such individuals spamming the chest and chat - making promoting the clan extremely difficult. I can imagine there were other skilling clans that suffered in a similar way due to the free trade restrictions. #8 I don't see any issue with using clan images, as long as the clan is given credit. You may find our group photobucket interesting: http://s521.photobucket.com/user/masors_album/library/5O69W4Q2ES In particular this album which covers drop parties from 2003 to 2007: http://s521.photobucket.com/user/masors_album/library/Masors%20Drop%20Party%202003%20to%202007

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Hi, thanks for your interest in Masors. There's just one little thing missing from your application. If you read our rules, which is a sticky within this forum, you'll find something you just need to edit into your application to confirm you've read the rules.

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Once a leader moves you to the member group on the forums you'll be able to see them. One should hopefully come online within the next few hours.

Hey It's great to hear you want to join the clan! Everything seems to check out, so the leaders will move you to the member group as soon as possible. Richard

Hi there, It's great to see you're wanting to participate on the forums! Whilst you may be a member of our ingame clanchat, to become a fully-fledged member of the clan it's required that you post an application in here and so we can verify your forum account. The procedure is very simply and it'll be done in 2 minutes: http://www.themasors.com/forum/index.php?/topic/42940-how-to-join-masors/

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On behalf of the members of MaSoRS, I would like to thank everybody who attended our 8th Anniversary Drop Party. The party was a great success, and over 1 billion gp in value was given away. It took over 7 months of planning and preparation - relying completely on donations from our members. We hosted this party for simple reason of giving back to the RuneScape community, as we have been doing for these past 8 years. Our members have amassed hundreds of pictures and videos of the party, which will be appearing on the public section of our website and forum (themasors.com) in the coming days. Here's a selection of them... Three hours before the drop, and crowds were already beginning to gather: One hour to go, and MaSoRS members form a conga to advertise throughout world 14: The dropping went on for well over three hours: The lucky winners of our big trivia prizes: Again, thank you to everybody who attended - the drop wouldn't have been a success without you. We hope to see you next year for our 9th Anniversary Party!

Hey, I've added you and will try and talk to you when you get on. However, it'd help if you could join our clanchat "Masors" as a guest in the meantime. Also, we're going to be hosting a drop party in several hours time - so expect us to be very busy, but we'll try and get you validated as quickly as possible. Thanks

Welcome to Masors A leader will move you to the member group as soon as possible.

So, where's that 2 billion GP donation you were talking about Expert?

Dear all, You are cordially invited to the Miners and Smithers of RuneScape (MaSoRS) 1 billion gp, 8th anniversary drop party. The MaSoRS have been hosting epic parties since 2003, but with the removal of free trade and the wilderness in late 2007, we have been on a four year hiatus. Now, after almost a year of hard work and preparation we're back, and are proud to announce the return of the legendary MaSoRS drop party! Here are the brief details... Date: 27th August 2011. Time: 8pm BST, 3pm EDT, 2pm CDT, 1pm MDT, 12pm PDT. Unsure of what time the party is for you? Post your location in this topic and I'll be happy to help out. World: 14. F2P?: Yes. The party will be held on a F2P server, and all items dropped will be non members. Location: Al Kharid, centralised around the bank. Clan Chat: 'MaSoRs'. Drop Value: Over 1 billion gp worth of items, ready to be dropped or given away in the MaSoRS 'trivia' quiz. (details below.) Everyone is welcome, so invite your friends! Drop Party Trailer Visit our youtube channel for more trailers and other clan videos. Our community is ever growing, constantly holding events, and generally just helping each other have a fun time in-game. We've existed for years now, since August 28 2003, and have adapted, changed and evolved to accommodate the game that we have all come to love. In this time much has changed, from the evolution to Runescape 2 and Runescape HD, new skills being released, the shifts that occur within our economy - we have seen and experienced it all. We always appreciate new recruits, so if you're interested in joining our clan, then check out our website here, and our recruitment topic here. Our first official party was held on November 28th, 2003 to celebrate thanksgiving. Four years and some eight drop parties later, we dropped over 100m worth of items onto the scorched sands of Al Kharid, in celebration of our four year anniversary. More Drop Party History... Timeline | Collage | Videos | Pictures Now we're back, with the biggest drop party in MaSoRS history, in celebration of our 8th anniversary! Our current drop count (including items to be dropped and given away in trivia) is over 1 billion gp and rising. Items to be dropped include... 3000 Rune sets (15k items) 2500 Rune Scimitars 800+ Various Assorted Regular Rune Items Assorted High-Level TT items (Approximately 5m Worth) Roughly 20 Rune (g) sets 25 Rune (t) Sets 50 Adamant (g) sets 25 Adamant (t) sets 25 Black (g) sets 20 Black (t) Sets Items to be given away in trivia include... 1x Blue Mask 1x Santa 40M in Cash prizes 6 Sara Sets 4 Guthix Sets 5 Zammy Sets 2 Rune (t) Sets 2 Rune (g) Sets 2 Wizard (g) sets Bank Pictures Of course, it's not all about the drops. Come along, enjoy the atmosphere, and be a part of MaSoRS history. How MaSoRS drop parties are held: For almost a year now, the members of MaSoRS have been hard at work collecting items for this party. These will be dropped by our members over the course of two hours in Al Kharid, in a proper 'old school' style drop party. Members of MaSoRS will also be on hand acting as masking droppers and firemakers, so if you plan on trying to spoil the fun by telegrabbing the drops, be prepared to waste your runes on an inventory of beer glasses and fire ash! Trivia: As always, the traditional MaSoRS trivia quiz will be taking part in Al Kharid Palace. Trivia will begin around 1.5 hours into the drop party, and MaSoRS members will let you know when this is happening. A RuneScape trivia question will be asked by a MaSoRS Player Moderator, with the first person to answer correctly winning the prize. We have loads of items to give away, including a Santa Hat, a Halloween mask and sets of trimmed and heraldic armour. Turn your public chat to 'off' during the trivia - you will be able to hear the Player Moderator ask the question, without it being hidden by the chatter of the drop party. There is a team of MaSoRS members reviewing each trivia round through frame-by-frame video over and over again, in order to find the person who answered first. See you at the party, and hopefully within our ranks afterwards. Kindest regards, The members of MaSoRS.

Hi thanks for your interest in Masors Try joining our clanchat "Masors" as a guest - our friends chat isn't used as much anymore. Also, you need to take a look at our rules as there is a certain little something you've missed from your application.

Hey, thanks for your interest in Masors. You seem to be missing a little something from your application, I recommend you read our rules and you'll see what it is. A Senior Member (CC Admins) or Leader (CC Owners) needs to talk to you ingame to validate to you - be sure to have joined our clanchat "Masors" if you haven't already.

Just a quick update - it looks like our goal of 200m was not nearly big enough. We have already gathered around 500m+ worth of items to be dropped, and we have set ourselves a new goal of 750m.

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