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===January=== | ===January=== | ||
| − | * January 3 - WG | + | * January 3 - WG allies with [[Alliance#The_Council_of_Dragons.2A|The Council of Dragons]]. |
* January 5 - [[His Lordship]]'s [[The_Wilderness_Guardians_(2004_Animation)|first Flash animation]] is released. | * January 5 - [[His Lordship]]'s [[The_Wilderness_Guardians_(2004_Animation)|first Flash animation]] is released. | ||
* January 6 - His Lordship leaves on a holiday to Malaysia. | * January 6 - His Lordship leaves on a holiday to Malaysia. | ||
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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. | * 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. | ||
* March 29 - [[RuneScape 2]] is released and WG makes the move to this game, marking the end of WG's small RuneScape Classic era. | * March 29 - [[RuneScape 2]] is released and WG makes the move to this game, marking the end of WG's small RuneScape Classic era. | ||
| − | * ''Unknown'' - '''Falco307''' | + | * ''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 are removed. |
===April=== | ===April=== | ||
| − | * 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> - | + | * 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]]. |
* April 24 - His Lordship writes a clan advert on the Rune Village [[Fansite]] and begins construction on a new clan [[Website]]. | * April 24 - His Lordship writes a clan advert on the Rune Village [[Fansite]] and begins construction on a new clan [[Website]]. | ||
| − | * April 27 - His Lordship | + | * 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. |
| − | * ''Unknown'' - Eragon CD leaves WG to start his own clan [[The Synergy]]. Over 30 members follow him and a [[Rivalry]] develops. | + | * ''Unknown'' - '''Eragon CD''' leaves WG to start his own clan [[The Synergy]]. Over 30 members follow him and a [[Rivalry]] develops. |
===May=== | ===May=== | ||
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* June 5 - The first [[Requirements]] of 60+ Combat are set. | * June 5 - The first [[Requirements]] of 60+ Combat are set. | ||
* June 15 - WG holds an inactivity sweep and begins a recruitment campaign. | * June 15 - WG holds an inactivity sweep and begins a recruitment campaign. | ||
| − | * June 20 - | + | * June 20 - Attempts to strengthen the alliance with [[The Sabres]] are made through talks with '''Cajun Sabre'''. |
* June 21 - The first [[P2P]] [[PK Trip]]s start, and the first clan photo album is published to the clan [[Website]]. | * June 21 - The first [[P2P]] [[PK Trip]]s start, and the first clan photo album is published to the clan [[Website]]. | ||
* June 23 - WG hits the 100 member mark a third time. | * June 23 - WG hits the 100 member mark a third time. | ||
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===July=== | ===July=== | ||
| − | * July 3 - A | + | * July 3 - A [[PK trip]] is interrupted by [[Rivalry#Anarchy|Anarchy]]. |
* July 10 - A second PK trip is ruined by Anarchy; WG and The Sabres declare war, Anarchy declines. | * July 10 - A second PK trip is ruined by Anarchy; WG and The Sabres declare war, Anarchy declines. | ||
* July 16 - Plans for a new clan [[Website]] are drawn up. | * July 16 - Plans for a new clan [[Website]] are drawn up. | ||
| − | * July 20 - | + | * July 20 - WG migrates from [[S7 Forums]] to [[S4 Forums]]. |
* July 25 - Work on the new clan website begins. | * July 25 - Work on the new clan website begins. | ||
* July 28 - Political talks on the Rune Village [[fansite]] are held due to an insultive post by '''Tibberman'''. | * July 28 - Political talks on the Rune Village [[fansite]] are held due to an insultive post by '''Tibberman'''. | ||
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===August=== | ===August=== | ||
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| + | * August 5 - WG allies with the [[Alliance#The_RuneScape_Warriors|RuneScape Warriors]], and His Lordship completes and publishes the completed [[The Wilderness (Thesis)|Clan Thesis]]. | ||
| + | * August 12 - WG re-opens its doors to new recruits (reasons for closure unknown). | ||
===September=== | ===September=== | ||
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| − | * | + | * September 22 - His Lordship starts a clan census. |
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| + | ===October=== | ||
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| + | * October 3 - The requirements are raised to 70+ Combat. | ||
| + | * October 30 - WG hits the 150 member mark. | ||
===November=== | ===November=== | ||
| − | * 27 November - [[ | + | |
| + | * November 3 - A "Veteran Cape" is introduced, and [[Lord Xin]] leaves the clan temporarily. | ||
| + | * November 14 - A war against the [[Rune Outlaws]] is scheduled. | ||
| + | * November 16 - A date and time for the RO war is chosen. | ||
| + | * November 19 - Efforts are made to restore the clan's historical account. | ||
| + | * November 20 - The clan website receives an update. | ||
| + | * November 21 - The final confirmation for the RO war is made. | ||
| + | * 27 November - WG's [[WG_vs_Rune_Outlaws_(2004)|first war, against the Rune Outlaws]], takes place. | ||
===December=== | ===December=== | ||
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| + | * December 3 - The requirements are raised to 75+ Combat. | ||
| + | * December 5 - WG's first [[Anniversary]] is postponed by one week. | ||
| + | * December 8 - Anniversary times are set, and the bronze war event is organised for the 11th. | ||
| + | * December 11 - The [[2004 Anniversary]] begins. | ||
| + | * December 16 - His Lordship focuses the clan to the [[Fansite]] '''Runetopia'''. | ||
| + | * December 20 - [[Write2Brandy]] is reported dead from Leukemia and his funeral is held. | ||
| + | * December 21 - '''Deadlyjosh''' insults Brendan's grave, WG declares war on RO in retaliation. | ||
| + | * December 24 - The 2004 Anniversary ends. | ||
| + | * December 27 - The second war with RO is announced. | ||
| + | * 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]]. | ||
| + | * December 30 - His Lordship steps down to Senior Member, | ||
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* The [[2004 Anniversary|first anniversary]] takes place over seven days. | * The [[2004 Anniversary|first anniversary]] takes place over seven days. | ||
* Brendan, a clan member of WG, was reported dead due to Leukemia. WG holds a funeral for Brendan over RuneScape, at the Rimmington chapel. It later turned out that Brendan was not dead but he subsequently disappeared and his status is unknown. | * Brendan, a clan member of WG, was reported dead due to Leukemia. WG holds a funeral for Brendan over RuneScape, at the Rimmington chapel. It later turned out that Brendan was not dead but he subsequently disappeared and his status is unknown. | ||
Revision as of 04:58, 2 September 2024
2004 was the first full year of the Wilderness Guardians. The year also saw the end of the RuneScape Classic era and the beginning of the RuneScape 2 era.
Contents
Events
January
- January 3 - WG allies with The Council of Dragons.
- January 5 - His Lordship's first Flash animation is released.
- January 6 - His Lordship leaves on a holiday to Malaysia.
- January 21 - His Lordship returns from Malaysia.
- January 25 - WG hits the 60 member mark.
February
- February 4 - The original clan Website is released.
- February 20 - WG hits the 100 member mark.
March
- March 10 - A party is held to celebrate reaching 100 members.
- 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.
- March 29 - RuneScape 2 is released and WG makes the move to this game, marking the end of WG's small RuneScape Classic era.
- 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 are removed.
April
- April 17 (or 27)[1] - WG migrates from the AvidGamers Website to the S7 Forums.
- April 24 - His Lordship writes a clan advert on the Rune Village Fansite and begins construction on a new clan Website.
- 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.
- Unknown - Eragon CD leaves WG to start his own clan The Synergy. Over 30 members follow him and a Rivalry develops.
May
- May 17 - Lord Xin and Rick Hamm's Co-Leaders Ceremony is held.
- May 21 - WG hits the 100 member mark a second time.
- May 29 - The first PK trip with over 25 members present is held.
June
- June 5 - The first Requirements of 60+ Combat are set.
- June 15 - WG holds an inactivity sweep and begins a recruitment campaign.
- June 20 - Attempts to strengthen the alliance with The Sabres are made through talks with Cajun Sabre.
- June 21 - The first P2P PK Trips start, and the first clan photo album is published to the clan Website.
- June 23 - WG hits the 100 member mark a third time.
July
- July 3 - A PK trip is interrupted by Anarchy.
- July 10 - A second PK trip is ruined by Anarchy; WG and The Sabres declare war, Anarchy declines.
- July 16 - Plans for a new clan Website are drawn up.
- July 20 - WG migrates from S7 Forums to S4 Forums.
- July 25 - Work on the new clan website begins.
- July 28 - Political talks on the Rune Village fansite are held due to an insultive post by Tibberman.
- July 29 - The first PK trip with over 35 members present is held.
August
- August 5 - WG allies with the RuneScape Warriors, and His Lordship completes and publishes the completed Clan Thesis.
- August 12 - WG re-opens its doors to new recruits (reasons for closure unknown).
September
- September 22 - His Lordship starts a clan census.
October
- October 3 - The requirements are raised to 70+ Combat.
- October 30 - WG hits the 150 member mark.
November
- November 3 - A "Veteran Cape" is introduced, and Lord Xin leaves the clan temporarily.
- November 14 - A war against the Rune Outlaws is scheduled.
- November 16 - A date and time for the RO war is chosen.
- November 19 - Efforts are made to restore the clan's historical account.
- November 20 - The clan website receives an update.
- November 21 - The final confirmation for the RO war is made.
- 27 November - WG's first war, against the Rune Outlaws, takes place.
December
- December 3 - The requirements are raised to 75+ Combat.
- December 5 - WG's first Anniversary is postponed by one week.
- December 8 - Anniversary times are set, and the bronze war event is organised for the 11th.
- December 11 - The 2004 Anniversary begins.
- December 16 - His Lordship focuses the clan to the Fansite Runetopia.
- December 20 - Write2Brandy is reported dead from Leukemia and his funeral is held.
- December 21 - Deadlyjosh insults Brendan's grave, WG declares war on RO in retaliation.
- December 24 - The 2004 Anniversary ends.
- December 27 - The second war with RO is announced.
- 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.
- December 30 - His Lordship steps down to Senior Member,
- The first anniversary takes place over seven days.
- Brendan, a clan member of WG, was reported dead due to Leukemia. WG holds a funeral for Brendan over RuneScape, at the Rimmington chapel. It later turned out that Brendan was not dead but he subsequently disappeared and his status is unknown.
- Noricle and Rick Hamm leave WG to form a rival clan called The Revolution. Over 40 members leave WG to join this clan.
Notes and References
Wildguard History, Web Archive
- ↑ Historical accounts written near the time say the change occurred on the 17th, but a news announcement on the clan website says the 27th.
| Years |
|---|
| 2003 - 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 - 2009 - 2010 - 2011 - 2012 - 2013 - 2014 - 2015 - 2016 - 2017 - 2018 - 2019 - 2020 - 2021 - 2022 - 2023 - 2024 |
| 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 |
