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            <p>
              Ghost Guild is a community of learning and practice for anyone,
              anywhere interested in a video game industry-wide shift to
              worker-owned studio models.
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              We reject hierarchy wherever it shows up. Ghost Guild is
              tier-less, but peer-full.
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            <h2 id="our-story">Our Story</h2>
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              Ghost Guild is the membership program of Baby Ghosts, a Canadian
              nonprofit that provides resources and support for worker-owned
              game studios.
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              For three years, Baby Ghosts has run the Peer Accelerator - an
              intensive program pairing early-stage studios with mentorship,
              peer learning, and grants. Twenty-five studios have graduated. The
              model works! Peer learning builds stronger foundations than
              top-down advice ever could.
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              But not everyone can commit to a six-month cohort. Some folks are
              still exploring. Others are already running established
              cooperatives and want to give back. Many are scattered across the
              world and just need to know they're not alone in wanting to build
              something different.
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            <p><em>Ghost Guild is how we open the doors wider.</em></p>
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              As we build our knowledge commons, more folks can benefit from
              collectively compiled wisdom and find community - whether or not
              they ever apply to the Peer Accelerator. The intensive program
              continues. Ghost Guild expands access to everything around it.
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            <h2 id="the-circles">The Circles</h2>
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              We've loosely named some circles you can join. This is not to rank
              you, but to connect you with folks at a similar stage and with
              resources that fit where you are right now.
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              No circle is superior. There's no shame in sticking with one for a
              while, or moving between them to find the best fit.
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            <p>
              The Community Circle is for individuals exploring cooperative
              principles. Whether you're working in the industry or in academia,
              you'll get access to the knowledge commons, workshops, resources,
              guides, community Slack and peer support, and social events and
              networking.
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              The Founder Circle is for those actively building a worker-owned
              studio. You'll have access to everything within the platform, just
              like any other member, but you might be particularly interested in
              peer matching with studios at similar stages and Peer Accelerator
              alumni, and templates for governance, financial modelling, and
              decision-making.
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            <p>
              The Practitioner Circle is for Peer Accelerator alumni and
              experienced cooperative studio leaders. You'll hopefully find
              yourself providing paid support to other members, as well as
              engaging in collaborative research opportunities with academic
              partners, connecting to other coops for business development, and
              helping build a platform for changing industry practices.
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            <h2 id="how-contribution-works">How Contribution Works</h2>
            <p>
              Choosing your financial contribution is also not about paying for
              access. Everything is available to every member, no matter their
              circle or contribution level.
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              Rather, it's about finding a dues level that's meaningful to you
              without being a burden.
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              The knowledge commons is open to all Ghosties. Your contribution
              sustains a community you believe in.
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              If dues are a barrier, that's okay. Members who are able to
              contribute more can direct additional funds to the Solidarity
              Fund, which covers dues for those who need support.
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            <h2 id="community">Community</h2>
            <p>
              When you join Ghost Guild, you join a community of Ghosties -
              folks at every stage of the journey, learning from each other.
            </p>
            <p>
              Our Slack community is built with care. New members are welcomed
              thoughtfully, channels are structured to help you find your
              people, and we grow at a pace that protects what makes this space
              special.
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              This is a cascading mentorship structure where everyone is both
              learning and teaching. Practitioners mentor Founders. Founders
              mentor Community members. And Community members bring fresh
              perspectives that keep everyone honest.
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            <p>Welcome, Ghostie! 👻</p>
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            Membership Circles
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            Learn about our three membership circles and find where you fit.
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            Explore Membership Circles
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