Behind the Banner: Wild Cards / High Cards
Behind the Banner is a series that shines a light on Albion's many diverse guilds, from fierce PvP warbands to tight-knit social communities. Each episode delves into the identity, playstyle, and goals of a different guild, offering a glimpse into what life is really like behind the banner.
Tell us about your guild.
When I came back to Albion, I was a complete newbie and didn't know what to do. So I started a community called Albion - New Player Society and invited over 100 new players from all over Asia to help them and teach them what I had learned. Eventually, many of us joined a guild, but it was not what we were looking for. That's when I decided to create Wild Cards: a place where players would be treated fairly, with no forced timers, no tax ratting, and real transparency and benefits.
Also, as I reached out to other guilds to make connections, I realized that many so-called casual guilds were really just dying guilds, like former ZvZ guilds with mandatory timers trying to go casual after losing momentum. So I used that knowledge to unite them under my own “casual system”, a system that combines quantity and quality.
Why did you choose this name? Is there a story or meaning behind it?
The name comes from the idiom “wild card”: unpredictable, flexible, and bizarre.
What sort of activities do you focus on?
I believe our guild is the most active out there because we do every kind of content! We don’t focus on just one thing. Different hosts run all sorts of activities throughout the day. That said, this ZvZ-casual guild is addicted to group dungeons. I guess we enjoy the fun and chill environment that’s created when they're closed and we don't have to worry about getting ganked. It’s a nice change of pace.
What sort of members are you looking for?
Anyone with more than 10 million Fame, who knows at least the basics and has a good mindset. That mindset means understanding that even if we lose 1,000 times, those losses are just part of winning. As long as we remember we can be Wild or go Higher, we’ll never truly lose.
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Where is your guild primarily located in the Outlands?
Sunfang Wasteland, Quality 6 – right next to Wailing Bulwark.
Do you have any rivalries or ongoing quarrels with other guilds?
Right now we're chill, but we're trying to take over World Boss politics and overthrow the current tyrannical government in control. Revolution, a guild that monopolizes World Bosses for their own gain, became our main rival after the World Boss fight in Wailing Bulwark. I want to stop them, and right now my side is winning. We’ve disrupted their farming, pushed back their supporting guilds, and even bonked their Hideout. In return, they’ve tried to stir up drama, claiming they own the World Bosses and warning others not to farm them. We responded by farming them freely, wiping their guild, and enjoying the spoils of their arrogance.
What are some of your most memorable battles or activities?
Our first clean ZvZ win. We’d been training daily, each of us scrimming one to three times a day since April. Sure, we’d technically "won" ZvZs before, but this was different. This was the first time we cleanly wiped our enemies – not with just quantity, but with quality:
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What does your guild do for fun?
Welp, we laugh at our mistakes and bounce back from them. Oh, and we play poker whenever Albion is on maintenance.
What is your guild's approach to the game?
Our approach is chill yet explosive. We may be a casual guild, but we play with discipline and respect – not only toward each other, but also toward our allies and the friends we’ve made along the way.
Do you have an overarching philosophy?
We always stand by this conviction: Two armies go to war. One is relentlessly trained and tired. The other is well-rested and happy. You might say the first one wins through sacrifice, but the army that is happy always wins, even in defeat.
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What are your goals for the future?
Our first priority is to keep the “casual system” running strong and make history. Beyond that, I want my members to experience what it’s like for a casual guild to make it to Crystal. I’m not sure if we’d be the first one, but a casual guild running for Crystal is just woah!
I want to see everyone rich, riding Mammoths, and casually toppling Albion’s economy. We’ll become a legendary casual guild, one that breaks through handholding systems and World Boss monopolies, reclaiming content that should belong to everyone.
What is your ultimate goal in Albion?
To have fun with my guild. I really want to live up to the game’s promise to "Create Your Own Story". For me, that means to play without being forced into strict timers, and enjoy the time I have to play.
Anything else to share about your guild?
We’ve been through a lot – defeat, drama, and everything in between – but it’s only made our bond stronger. I’m grateful to the members who believed in me and followed this bizarre path I’m trying to create.
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- Guild Name: Wild Cards / High Cards
- Alliance: [6dog] 6oo bie ma wo
- Guild Leader: Monojd and Monodj
- Date Founded: January 1, 2025
- Size: 550 - 600 members
- Primary Language: English, Filipino
- Server: Albion Asia
- Discord: discord.gg/WildxHigh
Tell us about your guild.
When I came back to Albion, I was a complete newbie and didn't know what to do. So I started a community called Albion - New Player Society and invited over 100 new players from all over Asia to help them and teach them what I had learned. Eventually, many of us joined a guild, but it was not what we were looking for. That's when I decided to create Wild Cards: a place where players would be treated fairly, with no forced timers, no tax ratting, and real transparency and benefits.
Also, as I reached out to other guilds to make connections, I realized that many so-called casual guilds were really just dying guilds, like former ZvZ guilds with mandatory timers trying to go casual after losing momentum. So I used that knowledge to unite them under my own “casual system”, a system that combines quantity and quality.
Why did you choose this name? Is there a story or meaning behind it?
The name comes from the idiom “wild card”: unpredictable, flexible, and bizarre.
What sort of activities do you focus on?
I believe our guild is the most active out there because we do every kind of content! We don’t focus on just one thing. Different hosts run all sorts of activities throughout the day. That said, this ZvZ-casual guild is addicted to group dungeons. I guess we enjoy the fun and chill environment that’s created when they're closed and we don't have to worry about getting ganked. It’s a nice change of pace.
What sort of members are you looking for?
Anyone with more than 10 million Fame, who knows at least the basics and has a good mindset. That mindset means understanding that even if we lose 1,000 times, those losses are just part of winning. As long as we remember we can be Wild or go Higher, we’ll never truly lose.
[previewyoutube][/previewyoutube]
Where is your guild primarily located in the Outlands?
Sunfang Wasteland, Quality 6 – right next to Wailing Bulwark.
Do you have any rivalries or ongoing quarrels with other guilds?
Right now we're chill, but we're trying to take over World Boss politics and overthrow the current tyrannical government in control. Revolution, a guild that monopolizes World Bosses for their own gain, became our main rival after the World Boss fight in Wailing Bulwark. I want to stop them, and right now my side is winning. We’ve disrupted their farming, pushed back their supporting guilds, and even bonked their Hideout. In return, they’ve tried to stir up drama, claiming they own the World Bosses and warning others not to farm them. We responded by farming them freely, wiping their guild, and enjoying the spoils of their arrogance.
What are some of your most memorable battles or activities?
Our first clean ZvZ win. We’d been training daily, each of us scrimming one to three times a day since April. Sure, we’d technically "won" ZvZs before, but this was different. This was the first time we cleanly wiped our enemies – not with just quantity, but with quality:
[previewyoutube][/previewyoutube]
What does your guild do for fun?
Welp, we laugh at our mistakes and bounce back from them. Oh, and we play poker whenever Albion is on maintenance.
What is your guild's approach to the game?
Our approach is chill yet explosive. We may be a casual guild, but we play with discipline and respect – not only toward each other, but also toward our allies and the friends we’ve made along the way.
Do you have an overarching philosophy?
We always stand by this conviction: Two armies go to war. One is relentlessly trained and tired. The other is well-rested and happy. You might say the first one wins through sacrifice, but the army that is happy always wins, even in defeat.
[previewyoutube][/previewyoutube]
What are your goals for the future?
Our first priority is to keep the “casual system” running strong and make history. Beyond that, I want my members to experience what it’s like for a casual guild to make it to Crystal. I’m not sure if we’d be the first one, but a casual guild running for Crystal is just woah!
I want to see everyone rich, riding Mammoths, and casually toppling Albion’s economy. We’ll become a legendary casual guild, one that breaks through handholding systems and World Boss monopolies, reclaiming content that should belong to everyone.
What is your ultimate goal in Albion?
To have fun with my guild. I really want to live up to the game’s promise to "Create Your Own Story". For me, that means to play without being forced into strict timers, and enjoy the time I have to play.
Anything else to share about your guild?
We’ve been through a lot – defeat, drama, and everything in between – but it’s only made our bond stronger. I’m grateful to the members who believed in me and followed this bizarre path I’m trying to create.
Want your guild to be featured next? We’ve launched a form where guilds can apply to be highlighted in the Behind the Banner series. Click here to apply.
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