Ah yes. I had completely forgotten about groups.

Also, I know there isn't an Elite 4 in PU, but there will be tournoments. I for one would like to perfect my Pokemon for said tournaments.

A big guild requires a lot of commitment... especially if you're the leader... but then again, I'm only getting this from WoW; it'll probably be different (and better) in this game.

I'm not too keen on this idea. Mainly because Pokémon Universe is meant to reflect the console games. In the console games - there aren't any guilds etc.

Of course, this being an MMORPG and not just a 1 Player RPG, there would need to be some sort of teamwork element... but isn't there a double battle system or something? (I think I read it somewhere.)

Anyway, back to topic - I like the concept of the idea, but I feel maybe the guilds would take over the 'objective' of Pokémon, which has always been to kick Gym Leaders' asses, pwn the Elite 4 and then murder the Champion so that you can claim your rightful place as ruler of everything, if I had to worry about everybody in the same guild as me - I'd find it difficult to get in any training for the 17 gyms this game will offer.