Guildwide

Guildwide is an adjective used in online gaming and fantasy communities to describe policies, events, communications, or resources that pertain to all members of a guild rather than to a subset or individual member. It denotes scope that encompasses every current or regular participant in the guild.

In practice, guildwide announcements are disseminated through in-game chat channels, guild forums, chat apps, or mail systems and are intended to reach every current member. Guildwide events, such as raids, training sessions, or social gatherings, require coordination across the entire guild.

Guildwide policies may cover participation rules, loot rules, attendance expectations, and access to shared resources like a guild bank or workshop. Leadership roles (guild master and officers) establish and enforce these policies, and permissions are often configured guildwide to ensure consistency.

Challenges include managing large memberships, avoiding information overload, and balancing inclusivity with discipline. Some games support guildwide loot systems (for example, DKP or rotating loot), while others use officer discretion or loot councils.

Beyond gaming, the term can be used metaphorically to describe decisions or communications that affect an entire organization or community.

See also: Guild, Guildmaster, Officer, Guild bank, Raid, Loot system.