Fair records

How to track LORDNINE attendance and contribution without turning it into a shame list

Use clear attendance rules, correction windows, and private records to support fair guild decisions and better event planning.

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Step 01

Explain what the record is for

Attendance may support capacity planning, a point system, leadership eligibility, or simple recognition. Say which purpose applies before collecting data. A number that is useful for scheduling is not automatically a fair measure of every member’s contribution.

When contribution affects rewards, publish the inputs and the correction process together. Members should not discover a rule only after a contested distribution decision.

Step 02

Define edge cases in advance

Late arrivals, standby assignments, disconnects, alternate characters, and approved absences are ordinary parts of guild play. Decide how each is recorded before the event, then apply the same rule to officers and members.

A short correction window is healthier than permanent debate. It gives people a way to surface an error while the event is still fresh and lets the record become stable afterward.

Step 03

Use private records for private decisions

Public rankings can create pressure without improving accuracy. Keep member-level history behind the guild’s authorization boundary and share only the level of detail needed for the specific decision.

ForgeKeep’s attendance workflow is designed around reviewable event records. The public site explains the method; it does not expose real member rosters, screenshots, or attendance history to search engines.

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