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| − | {{Year|Year=2004|Image=WG vs Rune Outlaws 5.jpg|Caption= | + | {{Year|Year=2004|Image=WG vs Rune Outlaws 5.jpg|Caption=[[WG vs Rune Outlaws (2004)|WG vs Rune Outlaws]]|Game=[[RuneScape Classic]] (up to March)<br>[[RuneScape 2]] (March onward)|Forum=[[AvidGamers website|AvidGamers]] (up to April)<br>[[S7 forums|S7]] (April - July)<br>[[S4 forums|S4]] (July onward)|Pre=[[2003]]|Next=[[2005]]}} |
'''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]]. | '''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]]. | ||
==Summary== | ==Summary== | ||
| − | <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 | + | <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> |
==Major Events== | ==Major Events== | ||
===January - March=== | ===January - March=== | ||
| − | [[File:2004 Flash Animation.png|thumb|A screenshot from the [[ | + | [[File:2004 Flash Animation.png|thumb|A screenshot from the [[The Wilderness Guardians (2004)|2004 Flash movie]] by [[His Lordship]], showing the creation of Gielinor]] |
* 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'''. | * 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'''. | ||
| − | * January 5 - '''[[The Wilderness Guardians (2004 | + | * January 5 - '''[[The Wilderness Guardians (2004)]]''': [[His Lordship]] released his first [[Flash movie]] for WG. |
* 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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* 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]]. | * 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]]. | ||
| − | * April 24 - It was decided that His Lordship and [[Rick Hamm]] would have equal share of the [[Leader|leadership]] of WG.<ref name="news"></ref> | + | * 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> |
* April 24 - '''[[FrontPage website]]''': His Lordship released a brand new [[website]] for WG to replace the [[AvidGamers website]]. | * April 24 - '''[[FrontPage website]]''': His Lordship released a brand new [[website]] for WG to replace the [[AvidGamers website]]. | ||
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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. | * August 2 - '''[[The Synergy]]''': WG member '''Eragon Cd''' and around 10 others left WG to found Syn, the first [[exodus]] of WG. | ||
| − | * August 5 - '''[[ | + | * 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.<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> | * 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> | ||
Latest revision as of 23:16, 18 April 2025
| 2003 • 2004 • 2005 | |
|---|---|
 WG vs Rune Outlaws | |
| RuneScape Era | RuneScape Classic (up to March) RuneScape 2 (March onward) |
| WG Forum Era | AvidGamers (up to April) S7 (April - July) S4 (July onward) |
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.
Contents
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
- 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.
- January 5 - The Wilderness Guardians (2004): His Lordship released his first Flash movie for WG.
- 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 new game was launched[2], and WG began the transition over from RuneScape Classic, losing only a few members in the process.[1]
April - June
- April 17 (or 27)[3] - S7 forums: WG switched from their AvidGamers website to new InvisionFree forums at the suggestion of Rick Hamm.
- April 24 - It was decided that His Lordship and Rick Hamm would have equal share of the leadership of WG.[4]
- April 24 - FrontPage website: His Lordship released a brand new website for WG to replace the AvidGamers website.
- 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
- 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)[5] - S4 forums: WG switched from their S7 forums to S4 (possibly on the 30th), and was reduced to around 60 active members in the process - but structural changes such as forum ranks and the "Clan Production" system were also implemented.
- 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.[6]
- September 6 - Peace between WG and Syn after a month of hostility was achieved - WG council member Palidore made an offer to Syn co-leader Kanchellsis on His Lordship's behalf, and Syn leader Eragon Cd accepted a state of neutrality.[7]
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.
- November 3 - Member of the Month: The MotM award was introduced (and the first recipient was Mochacho456), along with "veteran capes".[8]
- November 14 - Rune Outlaws: Following an insulting message from RO, His Lordship publically declared war via the Rune Village fansite.
- November 20 - FrontPage website: WG's website received a major update, bringing it close to how it appears in Vio's 2025 rebuild.
- November 27 - WG vs Rune Outlaws (2004): WG fought RO and Knights of Death in the clan's first ever war.
- 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.
Notes and References
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ RuneScape 2, The RuneScape Wiki. Retrieved 18 March 2025.
- ↑ Historical accounts written near the time say the change occurred on the 17th, but a news announcement on the clan website says the 27th.
- ↑ Clan News, Wilderness Guardians. Archived from the original on 8 July 2004, retrieved 18 March 2025.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ His Lordship (using Lord Xin's account) (4 September 2004), "Whats Happened To The Forums", S4. Retrieved 15 March 2025.
- ↑ His Lordship (6 September 2004), "Clan Diplomat Wanted", S4. Retrieved 15 March 2025.
- ↑ His Lordship (3 November 2004), "Rewards For Clan Members", S4. Retrieved 3 March 2025.
| Years |
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| 2003 - 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 - 2009 - 2010 - 2011 - 2012 - 2013 - 2014 - 2015 - 2016 - 2017 - 2018 - 2019 - 2020 - 2021 - 2022 - 2023 - 2024 - 2025 |
| Forum Eras |
| AvidGamers (2003-2004) - S7 (2004) - S4 (2004-2005) - S10 (2005-2006) - PHPBB (2006) - Z6 (2006-2008) - IPB1 (2008-2011) - SMF (2011-2017) - IPB4 (2017-Present) |
| Written History |
| 2003 - 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 - 2009 - 2010 - 2011 |
