Clans in the context of gaming

If you are a gamer, you owe it to yourself to check out the clan scene in your favourite game. That's Clan with a "C", not the nasty "K" that has marred American history for a couple of centuries.

Clans in gaming are just clubs really. They are groups of people that all like to play the same game(s). Often they are friends in real life but not always. The first clan I joined was called 30plus. They were all gamers over the age of 30. The group I am with now are called Over the Hill and while most of the members are mature gamers it is not a requirement.

Mostly, what these types of groups offer, is someplace to go that feels like you belong. Members talk about game strategies and likes and dislikes without fear of ridicule or being made to feel stupid for asking questions. Unfortunately, in online gaming, it is difficult to learn new games and many people won't take the time to show you the ropes. Clans take the time for their members. Mature clans take the time for anyone interested.
Good clans also offer a place to play where cheating and game exploits are frowned upon and mature clans will try to keep their servers "clean", meaning the language is generally rated PG (both written and verbal language).

So here is a tip of my hat to good gaming clans. Keep up the good work!