Before anyone gets offended, I do not intend this to be the definitive work, nor am I suggesting anyone else utilize my criteria. My only purpose here is to start a thread where we can consider different views.

What makes a good Host? These are my thoughts:

1) Integrity.
A lot of people use the word with little or no understanding of it's meaning. Integrity is an absolute, it is NOT a matter of degree or convenience. You have it 100% every moment of every day OR you rationalize things and lie to yourself. Integrity is important in a Host so they can be trusted to keep their word and act honorably on behalf of the alliance.

2) Experience.
A Host needs to understand Evony enough to answer questions and give advice even to advanced players. If they are lacking depth of knowledge, the members will notice.

3) Commitment.
A Host has to have the time to be in game on a regular basis. A Host needs to be available / responsive to officers, members and other Hosts. If you can forsee a lack of 'playing time' in the near future, start searching for a replacement.

4) Maturity.
Sounds ageist, but that is not how I mean it. Maturity usually comes with age, but not always. Young people can exhibit exceptional maturity also. Maturity is important because it helps avoid miscommunications and emotion-fueled responses to different situations. Respond when you are calm or ponder the matter until you are calm.

Thats it. Let the flames commence!

ColonelGizmo (Server 85 MAFIA)