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'''2004''' was the first complete year of the [[Wilderness Guardians]], and the year in which [[RuneScape 2]] replaced [[RuneScape Classic]] as the flagship game of [[Jagex]].
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'''2004''' was the 1st complete year of the [[Wilderness Guardians]], and the year in which [[RuneScape 2]] replaced [[RuneScape Classic]] as the flagship game of [[Jagex]].
  
 
==Summary==
 
==Summary==
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<p>WG had gained over 100 members by January of 2004, and for the majority of the year WG's main focus was on [[PK Trip]]s ("Raids") in [[RuneScape 2]] (which had been released in March). They did encounter significant issues as a result of their [[PvP]] activity - the clan developed [[rivalry|rivalries]] with [[Rivalry#Anarchy|Anarchy]] and [[Fear]], and the first [[exodus]] ([[The Synergy]]) was formed by ex-member '''Eragon Cd'''. Fear and Syn would later [[Alliance|ally]] with WG. The clan also implemented its first [[requirements]] of 60+ combat to try and improve member quality and standards. In late 2004, after being insulted by the [[Rune Outlaws]], WG declared their [[WG vs Rune Outlaws (2004)|first war]] - however the fight was crashed by the '''Knights of Death''', and no victor was decided.</p>
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<p>WG had gained over 100 members by January of 2004, and for the majority of the year WG's main focus was on [[PK trip]]s ("Raids") in [[RuneScape 2]] (which had been released in March). They did encounter significant issues as a result of their [[PvP]] activity - the clan developed [[rivalry|rivalries]] with [[Rivalry#Anarchy|Anarchy]] and [[Fear]], and the first [[exodus]] ([[The Synergy]]). Fear and Syn would later [[Alliance|ally]] with WG. The clan also implemented its first [[requirements]] of 60+ combat to try and improve member quality and standards. In November, after being insulted by the [[Rune Outlaws]], WG hosted their [[WG vs Rune Outlaws (2004)|first war]].</p>
  
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==List of Events==
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==Major Events==
  
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===January===
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===January - March===
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[[File:2004 Flash Animation.png|thumb|A screenshot from the [[The_Wilderness_Guardians_(2004_Animation)|2004 Flash animation]] by [[His Lordship]], showing the creation of Gielinor]]
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[[File:2004 Flash Animation.png|thumb|[[The Wilderness Guardians (2004)]]]]
  
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* January 3 - [[His Lordship]] and '''Jorle Joca''' formed an [[alliance]] between WG and the non-PvP clan [[Council of Dragons]]<ref name="timeline">[https://web.archive.org/web/20041011020834/http://www.wildernessguardians.com:80/schedule.htm "Wildguard History"], ''Wilderness Guardians''. Archived from the original on 11 October 2004, retrieved 17 March 2025.</ref>, after [[His Lordship]] was introduced to CoD by '''Mortus Sabre'''.<ref>'''His Lordship''' (4 February 2005), [https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/wildernessguardians/ahoy-there-t3164.html#p9277241 Re: "Ahoy There"], ''S4''. Retrieved 17 March 2025.</ref>
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* January 3 - '''[[Council of Dragons]]''': [[His Lordship]] and '''Jorle Joca''' formed an [[alliance]] between WG and the non-PvP clan CoD, after [[His Lordship]] was introduced to CoD by '''Mortus Sabre'''.
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* January 5 - His Lordship released his [[The_Wilderness_Guardians_(2004_Animation)|first Flash Animation]] for WG.<ref>[https://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/143924 The Wilderness Guardians], ''Newgrounds''. Retrieved 17 March 2025.</ref>
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* January 5 - '''[[The Wilderness Guardians (2004)]]''': [[His Lordship]] released his first [[Flash movie]] for WG.
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* January 6 - His Lordship left on a holiday to Malaysia, leading to a period of inactivity in WG which would last for around 2 weeks.<ref name="timeline"></ref>
 
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* January 21 - His Lordship returned from his holiday to Malaysia.<ref name="timeline"></ref>
 
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* January 25 - WG recruited their 60th member, less than 2 months after opening.<ref name="timeline"></ref>
 
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===February===
 
  
 
* February 4 - WG's first clan [[website]] was fully constructed. Features included a message board, chat room, private message system, games, and miscellaneous documentation.<ref name="timeline"></ref>
 
* February 4 - WG's first clan [[website]] was fully constructed. Features included a message board, chat room, private message system, games, and miscellaneous documentation.<ref name="timeline"></ref>
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* February 20 - WG recruited their 100th member, and planned an in-game party to celebrate.<ref name="timeline"></ref>
 
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===March===
 
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* March 10 - A party is held to celebrate reaching 100 members.
 
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* March 15 - '''Sum41xx''' resigns from his poistion as [[Co-Leader]] and is replaced by [[Rick Hamm]], and '''Docster''' is made 3rd In Command at Rick's request.
 
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* March 29 - [[RuneScape 2]] is released and WG makes the move to this game, marking the end of WG's small RuneScape Classic era.
 
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* ''Unknown'' - '''Falco307''' bribes his way into a high rank and attempts a mutiny by trying to convince WG that he is the new new leader. The coup fails, and Falco and his accomplice '''Jedi Rin''' are [[Exile|removed]], in the first recorded expulsion from WG.
 
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===April===
 
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[[File:PK Trip April 2004.jpeg|thumb|A [[F2P]] [[PK trip]] in April]]
 
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* April 17 (or 27)<ref>''Historical accounts written near the time say the change occurred on the 17th, but a news announcement on the clan website says the 27th.''</ref> - WG migrates from the [[AvidGamers Website]] to the [[S7 Forums]].
 
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* April 24 - His Lordship writes a clan advert on the Rune Village [[Fansite]] and begins construction on a new clan [[Website]].
 
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* April 27 - His Lordship begins writing a Clan Thesis but it is lost prior to publication, and [[Rick Hamm]] is given an equal share in leadership of the clan.
 
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===May===
 
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* May 17 - [[Lord Xin]] and [[Rick Hamm]]'s Co-Leaders Ceremony is held.
 
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* May 21 - WG hits the 100 member mark a second time.
 
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* May 29 - The first [[PK trip]] with over 25 members present is held.
 
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===June===
 
  
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* June 5 - The first [[Requirements]] of 60+ Combat are set.
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* March 15 - [[Rick Hamm]] replaced '''Sum41xx''' as the second [[Co-Leader]] of WG, and '''Docster''' was made 3rd-in-Command at Rick's request.<ref name="timeline"></ref>
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* June 15 - WG holds an inactivity sweep and begins a recruitment campaign.
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* March 29 - '''[[RuneScape 2]]''': the second version of the [[RuneScape]] game was launched, and WG began the transition over from [[RuneScape Classic]], losing only a few members in the process.<ref name="timeline">[https://web.archive.org/web/20041011020834/http://www.wildernessguardians.com:80/schedule.htm Wildguard History], ''The Wilderness Guardians''. Archived from the original on 11 October 2004, retrieved 17 March 2025.</ref>
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* June 20 - Attempts to strengthen the alliance with [[The Sabres]] are made through talks with '''Cajun Sabre'''.
 
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* June 21 - The first [[P2P]] [[PK Trip]]s start, and the first clan photo album is published to the clan [[Website]].
 
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* June 23 - WG hits the 100 member mark a third time.
 
  
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===July===
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===April - June===
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[[File:PK Trip July 2004.jpg|thumb|A F2P PK trip in July]]
 
  
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* July 3 - A [[PK trip]] is interrupted by [[Rivalry#Anarchy|Anarchy]].
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* April 17 (or 27)<ref>''Historical accounts written near the time say the change occurred on the 17th, but a news announcement on the clan website says the 27th.''</ref> - '''[[S7 forums]]''': WG switched from their [[AvidGamers website]] to new [[InvisionFree]] forums at the suggestion of [[Rick Hamm]].
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* July 10 - A second PK trip is ruined by Anarchy; WG and The Sabres declare war, Anarchy declines.
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* April 24 - It was decided that His Lordship and [[Rick Hamm]] would have equal share of the [[Leader|leadership]] of WG.<ref name="news">[https://web.archive.org/web/20040708001550/http://www.wildernessguardians.com/ Clan News], ''Wilderness Guardians''. Archived from the original on 8 July 2004, retrieved 18 March 2025.</ref>
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* July 16 - Plans for a new clan [[Website]] are drawn up.
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* April 24 - '''[[FrontPage website]]''': His Lordship released a brand new [[website]] for WG to replace the [[AvidGamers website]].
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* July 20 (or 30)<ref>''Once again, historical accounts written near the time say the change occurred on the 20th, but a news announcement on the clan website says the 30th.''</ref> - WG migrates from [[S7 Forums]] to [[S4 Forums]].
 
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* July 25 - Work on the new clan website begins.
 
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* July 29 - Political talks on the Rune Village [[fansite]] are held due to an insultive post by '''Tibberman'''<ref>'''tibberman''' (29 July 2004), [https://web.archive.org/web/20040818185443/http://runevillage.net/ThePub/viewtopic.php?t=156095&amp "Wilderness Guardians Read"], ''Rune Village''. Archived from the original on 18 August 2004, retrieved 17 March 2025.</ref>, and the first PK trip with over 35 members present is held.
 
  
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===August===
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* May - WG member '''Falco307''' bribed his way to a high rank, and attempted a mutiny by trying to convince the clan that he was the new new leader. The coup failed, and Falco and his accomplice '''Jedi Rin''' were [[Exile|banned]] - the first bannings in WG history.<ref name="timeline"></ref>
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* May 17 - [[Lord Xin]] and [[Rick Hamm]] were appointed official [[Co-Leader]]s of WG, and an in-game ceremony was held.<ref name="timeline"></ref>
  
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* August 2 - '''Eragon CD''' leaves WG to start his own clan [[The Synergy]]. Over 30 members follow him and a [[Rivalry]] develops.
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* June 5 - '''[[Requirements]]''': WG's first set of in-game requirements were made, and new members would need a combat level of 60+ to join.
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* August 5 - WG allies with the [[Alliance#The_RS_Warriors|RS Warriors]](?), and His Lordship completes and publishes the completed [[The Wilderness (Thesis)|Clan Thesis]].
 
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* August 12 - WG re-opens its doors to new recruits (reasons for closure unknown).
 
  
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===September===
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===July - September===
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[[File:PK Trip July 2004.jpg|thumb|A F2P [[PK trip]] in July]]
  
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* September 4 - [[Rick Hamm]] deletes the contents of the [[S4 forums]] and His Lordship's forum account, believing His Lordship was responsible for the hacking of Syn's forums.
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* July 3/10 - WG encountered [[Rivalry#Anarchy|Anarchy]] on PK trips, and the trips were considered "ruined". His Lordship and Rick Hamm, with the support of The Sabres, declared war on Anarchy, but they refused to fight.<ref name="timeline"></ref>
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* September 6 - On His Lordship's instructions, Palidore talks with Kanchellsis and Eragon Cd to make peace with Syn.
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* July 20 (or 30)<ref>''Once again, historical accounts written near the time say the change occurred on the 20th, but a news announcement on the clan website says the 30th.''</ref> - '''[[S4 forums]]''': WG switched from their [[S7 forums]] to S4 (possibly on the 30th).
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* September 22 - His Lordship starts a [[2004 Census|Clan Census]].<ref>'''His Lordship''' (22 September 2004), [https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/wildernessguardians/official-clan-census-t778.html "Official Clan Census"], ''S4''. Retrieved 3 March 2025.</ref>
 
  
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===October===
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* August 2 - '''[[The Synergy]]''': WG member '''Eragon Cd''' and around 10 others left WG to found Syn, the first [[exodus]] of WG.
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[[File:PK Trip October 2004.jpg|thumb|A F2P PK trip in October]]
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* August 5 - '''[[Wilderness Thesis (2004)]]''': His Lordship published a ~6,500-word document on [[PvP]] and clans in RuneScape.
  
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* October 2 - An [[alliance]] is made with [[The Synergy]].
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* September 4 - [[Rick Hamm]] deleted the entire contents of the [[S4 forums]] and [[His Lordship]]'s forum account, believing that His Lordship was responsible for hacking [[The Synergy]]'s forums.<ref>'''His Lordship''' (using Lord Xin's account) (4 September 2004), [https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/wildernessguardians/viewtopic.php?p=3519723#p3519723 "Whats Happened To The Forums"], ''S4''. Retrieved 15 March 2025.</ref>
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* October 3 - The requirements are raised to 70+ Combat.
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* September 6 - Peace between WG and Syn after a month of hostility was achieved.<ref>'''His Lordship''' (6 September 2004), [https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/wildernessguardians/viewtopic.php?p=3650486 "Clan Diplomat Wanted"], ''S4''. Retrieved 15 March 2025.</ref>
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* October 4 - The [[2004 Census]] results are published.<ref>'''His Lordship''' (4 October 2004), [https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/wildernessguardians/census-results-t940.html "Census Results"], ''S4''. Retrieved 3 March 2025.</ref>
 
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* October 30 - WG hits the 150 member mark.
 
  
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===November===
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===October - December===
  
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* November 3 - A "Veteran Cape" is introduced,<ref>'''His Lordship''' (3 November 2004), [https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/wildernessguardians/rewards-for-clan-members-t1221.html#p6830936 "Rewards For Clan Members"], ''S4''. Retrieved 3 March 2025.</ref> '''Mochacho456''' is the [[Member of the Month]], and [[Lord Xin]] leaves the clan temporarily.
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* October 2 - '''[[The Synergy]]''': WG and Syn formed an alliance, after a month of peace and friendly relations.
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* November 14 - A war against the [[Rune Outlaws]] is scheduled.<ref>'''His Lordship''' (14 November 2004), [https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/wildernessguardians/we-39-re-going-to-war-t1329.html "We're Going To War"], ''S4''. Retrieved 3 March 2025.</ref>
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* October 4 - '''[[2004 Census]]''': the results of WG's first clan census were published.
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* November 16 - A date (27 November) and time for the RO war is chosen.<ref>'''His Lordship''' (16 November 2004), [https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/wildernessguardians/war-is-official-t1347.html "War Is Official"], ''S4''. Retrieved 3 March 2025.</ref>
 
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* November 20 - The clan website receives an update.
 
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* November 21 - The final confirmation for the RO war is made.<ref>'''His Lordship''' (21 November 2004), [https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/wildernessguardians/full-scale-war-confirmed-t1411.html "Full Scale War Confirmed"], ''S4''. Retrieved 3 March 2025.</ref>
 
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* November 24 - His Lordship writes a new recruitmnet topic on '''Rune Village''' for WG.<ref>'''His Lordship''' (24 November 2004), [https://web.archive.org/web/20041225054026/http://www.runevillage.net/ThePub/viewtopic.php?t=216432&amp ":: Wildguard :: Elite AntiPKers :: 75+ Combat :: Active!!!"], ''Rune Village''. Archived from the original on 25 December 2004, retrieved 17 March 2025.</ref>
 
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* November 27 - WG's [[WG_vs_Rune_Outlaws_(2004)|first war, against the Rune Outlaws]], takes place.
 
  
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===December===
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* November 3 - '''[[Member of the Month]]''': the MotM award was introduced (and the first recipient was '''Mochacho456'''), along with "veteran capes".<ref>'''His Lordship''' (3 November 2004), [https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/wildernessguardians/rewards-for-clan-members-t1221.html#p6830936 "Rewards For Clan Members"], ''S4''. Retrieved 3 March 2025.</ref>
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[[File:2004 Veteran War 3.jpg|thumb|The [[Veteran War]] during the [[2004 Anniversary]]]]
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* November 14 - His Lordship publically declared war on the [[Rune Outlaws]] via the '''Rune Village''' [[fansite]].<ref>'''His Lordship''' (14 November 2004), [https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/wildernessguardians/we-39-re-going-to-war-t1329.html "We're Going To War"], ''S4''. Retrieved 30 April 2025.</ref>
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* November 20 - '''[[FrontPage website]]''': WG's [[website]] received a major update.
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* November 27 - '''[[WG vs Rune Outlaws (2004)]]''': WG fought RO and '''Knights of Death''' in the clan's first ever [[war]].
  
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* December 3 - The requirements are raised to 75+ Combat, and '''Noricle''' is given the position of "Melee Trainer" as well as [[Member of the Month]].<ref>'''His Lordship''' (3 December 2004), [https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/wildernessguardians/a-new-director-of-melee-t1566.html "A New Director of Melee"], ''S4''. Retrieved 3 March 2025.</ref>
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* December 11 - '''[[2004 Anniversary]]''': WG's 1st birthday celebrations began.
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* December 8 - Anniversary times are set, and the bronze war event is organised for the 11th.<ref>'''His Lordship''' (8 December 2004), [https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/wildernessguardians/bronze-war-involving-many-clans-t1654.html#p8261816 "Bronze War Involving Many Clans"], ''S4''. Retrieved 3 March 2025.</ref>
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* December 11 - '''[[Medals]]''': the first set of graphical awards for clan members were announced and awarded.
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* December 11 - The [[2004 Anniversary]] begins, and the first recorded awards are announced in the form of [[Medals]].<ref>'''His Lordship''' (11 December 2004), [https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/wildernessguardians/medals-t1759.html "Medals"], ''S4''. Retrieved 3 March 2025.</ref>
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* December 20 - '''[[Write2brandy]]''': WG member Brendan was reported to have died from Leukemia, and an in-game funeral was held for him.
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* December 16 - His Lordship focuses the clan to the [[Fansite]] '''Runetopia'''.<ref>'''His Lordship''' (16 December 2004), [https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/wildernessguardians/please-register-yourself-on-runetopia-t1874.html#p8484271 "Please Register Yourself On Runetopia"], ''S4''. Retrieved 3 March 2025.</ref>
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* December 21 - [[Rune Outlaws]] member '''Deadlyjosh''' [[Write2brandy#Rune_Outlaws_and_the_War_to_Avenge_Brendan|insulted the memory]] of Write2brandy, and WG declared war in retaliation.
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* December 20 - [[Write2brandy]] is reported dead from Leukemia and his funeral is held.<ref>'''Wildflame110''' (20 December 2004), [https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/wildernessguardians/write2brandy-t1937.html "Write2brandy"], ''S4''. Retrieved 3 March 2025.</ref>
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* December 24 - '''[[Fear]]''': WG formed an alliance with Fear, a clan previously [[Rivalry|hostile]] to them - Fear offered to support WG in their feud with RO.
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* December 21 - '''Deadlyjosh''' insults Brendan's grave, WG declares war on RO in retaliation.
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* December 30 - His Lordship stepped down to the rank of Senior Member due to [[The_Revolution#Formation|an intra-clan dispute]], and [[Leader#Myst01|Myst01]] became the second [[Leader]] of WG.<ref>'''His Lordship''' (30 December 2004), [https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/wildernessguardians/viewtopic.php?p=8864061 "America"], ''S4''. Retrieved 30 April 2025.</ref>
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* December 27 - The second war with RO is announced.<ref>'''His Lordship''' (27 December 2004), [https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/wildernessguardians/war-with-the-outlaws-t2065.html "War With The Outlaws!"], ''S4''. Retrieved 3 March 2025.</ref>
 
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* December 28 - WG member '''Brian The Sm''' is reported to have passed away after a battle with Leukemia, as reported by '''V3 Amazin''' to [[Lord Xin]].<ref>'''His Lordship''' (28 December 2004), [https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/wildernessguardians/brian-the-sm-t2076.html "Brian The Sm"], ''S4''. Retrieved 3 March 2025.</ref>
 
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* December 29 - His Lordship writes an anti-American post on '''Rune Village'''; around 50 members leave WG, including [[Rick Hamm]] and '''Noricle''' to form [[The Revolution]].
 
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* December 30 - His Lordship steps down to Senior Member and [[Leader#Myst01|Myst01]] becomes the second [[Leader]] of WG.<ref>'''His Lordship''' (30 December 2004), [https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/wildernessguardians/america-t2134.html "America"], ''S4''. Retrieved 3 March 2025.</ref>
 
  
 
==Notes and References==
 
==Notes and References==
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[https://web.archive.org/web/20040708062129/http://www.wildernessguardians.com/schedule.htm Wildguard History], ''Wilderness Guardians''. Archived from the original on 8 July 2004, retrieved 3 March 2025.
 
  
 
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Latest revision as of 10:08, 1 May 2025

2003 • 2004 • 2005
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WG vs Rune Outlaws
RuneScape EraRuneScape Classic (up to March)
RuneScape 2 (March onward)
WG Forum EraAvidGamers (up to April)
S7 (April - July)
S4 (July onward)

2004 was the 1st complete year of the Wilderness Guardians, and the year in which RuneScape 2 replaced RuneScape Classic as the flagship game of Jagex.

Summary

WG had gained over 100 members by January of 2004, and for the majority of the year WG's main focus was on PK trips ("Raids") in RuneScape 2 (which had been released in March). They did encounter significant issues as a result of their PvP activity - the clan developed rivalries with Anarchy and Fear, and the first exodus (The Synergy). Fear and Syn would later ally with WG. The clan also implemented its first requirements of 60+ combat to try and improve member quality and standards. In November, after being insulted by the Rune Outlaws, WG hosted their first war.

Major Events

January - March

The Wilderness Guardians (2004)
  • February 4 - WG's first clan website was fully constructed. Features included a message board, chat room, private message system, games, and miscellaneous documentation.[1]
  • March 15 - Rick Hamm replaced Sum41xx as the second Co-Leader of WG, and Docster was made 3rd-in-Command at Rick's request.[1]
  • March 29 - RuneScape 2: the second version of the RuneScape game was launched, and WG began the transition over from RuneScape Classic, losing only a few members in the process.[1]

April - June

  • May - WG member Falco307 bribed his way to a high rank, and attempted a mutiny by trying to convince the clan that he was the new new leader. The coup failed, and Falco and his accomplice Jedi Rin were banned - the first bannings in WG history.[1]
  • May 17 - Lord Xin and Rick Hamm were appointed official Co-Leaders of WG, and an in-game ceremony was held.[1]
  • June 5 - Requirements: WG's first set of in-game requirements were made, and new members would need a combat level of 60+ to join.

July - September

A F2P PK trip in July
  • July 3/10 - WG encountered Anarchy on PK trips, and the trips were considered "ruined". His Lordship and Rick Hamm, with the support of The Sabres, declared war on Anarchy, but they refused to fight.[1]
  • July 20 (or 30)[4] - S4 forums: WG switched from their S7 forums to S4 (possibly on the 30th).
  • August 2 - The Synergy: WG member Eragon Cd and around 10 others left WG to found Syn, the first exodus of WG.
  • August 5 - Wilderness Thesis (2004): His Lordship published a ~6,500-word document on PvP and clans in RuneScape.
  • September 4 - Rick Hamm deleted the entire contents of the S4 forums and His Lordship's forum account, believing that His Lordship was responsible for hacking The Synergy's forums.[5]
  • September 6 - Peace between WG and Syn after a month of hostility was achieved.[6]

October - December

  • October 2 - The Synergy: WG and Syn formed an alliance, after a month of peace and friendly relations.
  • October 4 - 2004 Census: the results of WG's first clan census were published.
  • December 11 - 2004 Anniversary: WG's 1st birthday celebrations began.
  • December 11 - Medals: the first set of graphical awards for clan members were announced and awarded.
  • December 20 - Write2brandy: WG member Brendan was reported to have died from Leukemia, and an in-game funeral was held for him.
  • December 21 - Rune Outlaws member Deadlyjosh insulted the memory of Write2brandy, and WG declared war in retaliation.
  • December 24 - Fear: WG formed an alliance with Fear, a clan previously hostile to them - Fear offered to support WG in their feud with RO.
  • December 30 - His Lordship stepped down to the rank of Senior Member due to an intra-clan dispute, and Myst01 became the second Leader of WG.[9]

Notes and References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Wildguard History, The Wilderness Guardians. Archived from the original on 11 October 2004, retrieved 17 March 2025.
  2. ↑ Historical accounts written near the time say the change occurred on the 17th, but a news announcement on the clan website says the 27th.
  3. ↑ Clan News, Wilderness Guardians. Archived from the original on 8 July 2004, retrieved 18 March 2025.
  4. ↑ Once again, historical accounts written near the time say the change occurred on the 20th, but a news announcement on the clan website says the 30th.
  5. ↑ His Lordship (using Lord Xin's account) (4 September 2004), "Whats Happened To The Forums", S4. Retrieved 15 March 2025.
  6. ↑ His Lordship (6 September 2004), "Clan Diplomat Wanted", S4. Retrieved 15 March 2025.
  7. ↑ His Lordship (3 November 2004), "Rewards For Clan Members", S4. Retrieved 3 March 2025.
  8. ↑ His Lordship (14 November 2004), "We're Going To War", S4. Retrieved 30 April 2025.
  9. ↑ His Lordship (30 December 2004), "America", S4. Retrieved 30 April 2025.
Timeline of the Wilderness Guardians
Years
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Forum Eras
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Written History
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