Indeed.
Often heard when introducing GoW to new players:
“Wait, what am I supposed to do?”
To “borrow” something you posted (sorry):
…of my misanthropic nature.
There’s no denying the benefits that a guild can provide, and I won’t argue that it’s not the best means of increasing your roster. It certainly isn’t the only way, however.
Back when I decided to play Gems of War, I approached this game with the intention of doing things all by my lonesome. I didn’t want to benefit from a guild, nor did I want to be beholden to one. I didn’t mind the disadvantage/challenge in obtaining new troops.
Additionally, I decided that I would basically “play the game without really playing it.” In other words, I wanted to see how far I could get with just the Treasure Hunt mini game. There’s a thread buried somewhere on the forums if anyone cares.
But, I suppose that no one else here is a weirdo, so don’t mind me. 