Look, let's be honest, finding a tight-knit bunch of adventurers in Seven Knights Re:BIRTH (hereafter SKRB) is always a bit of a gamble, but we managed to catch up with one of the standout guilds for a proper chat. The guild war season just wrapped up, and with so many major league outfits finishing on the exact same number of wins, the rankings largely came down to raw points. Among the nine guilds fiercely contesting the 12-win bracket, 'Mello' pulled off a rather impressive high score, making them the main star of today's guild interview. Mello previously secured 8th place in the guild war, successfully hitting their coveted in10 target. Yet, they reckon they are still hungry for more, constantly pushing toward even loftier ambitions. Let us dive right into their guild story, shall we?

Starting Fresh with a Brand New Guild Moniker, 'Mello'

Q. Could you give us a brief introduction to the guild?

A. Hello there! We are Mello, a guild setting our sights firmly on the in10 ranking for guild wars.

Q. We heard there has been quite a change within the guild recently.

A. Spot on. We actually changed our guild name from 'Teeeniping' to Mello just a little while ago. While the guild has been running for quite some time, the original founder is no longer around, meaning the initial name wasn't actually mine to begin with.

Thinking back to the early days when SKRB first launched, the guild master was just casually enjoying the game without any guild affiliation. That was until the founding guild master invited joining the crew, which happened rather quickly. Not long after, however, that guild master had to step away due to personal reasons and handed over the reins. At first, handling the management felt like a massive burden, so the current guild master seriously considered disbanding the outfit, but simply could not go through with it. Chatting with the members over that brief period had already built a genuine bond. So, the simple thought of 'let us just stick together and see what happens' is what kept the legacy alive.

Q. What prompted the decision to change the guild name?

A. Every guild hits a phase where vacancies crop up now and then. This time around, however, recruiting new members proved unusually tricky. When looking into the root cause by gathering opinions from the crew, it turned out that quite a few members low-key disliked the old guild name. Even though the Teeeniping moniker had been running for over a year, a bold change felt necessary. Following an internal vote among the members, Mello was chosen.

Q. What would you say is the main hook for your guild promotion?

A. Instead of going for a long-winded, overly detailed introduction, simplicity was the core focus. Since the guild name was recently swapped out, putting forward a delightfully sweet guild name became the absolute centerpiece of the promotion.

Q. What is the true charm of the Mello guild?

A. We have members spanning a wide range of ages, yet everyone gets along brilliantly without any stuffy seniority getting in the way. That wonderfully relaxed atmosphere letting everyone properly focus on the content is a massive perk!

Q. If you are recruiting new members, what kind of players are you looking for?

A. Rather than players with sheer standalone specs, absolute passion matters far more to us even if the combat power is slightly lower. If you possess a deep interest in SKRB and a solid grasp of the content, your current specs do not really matter much!

Keeping Siege Battles Light with Quick Sweeps

Q. What is your strategic approach to the Descending Expedition guild content?

A. We happen to have an absolute PvE genius in the guild. A member named 'Ssojisup' personally researches and designs every single build, keeping the Descending Expedition completely under control. Thanks to that dedication, we lean heavily on Ssojisup's guidance for conquering all guild PvE content.

Q. Are there any particular elements you are keeping an eye on within guild PvE content?

A. We are definitely watching the new rewards recently unveiled through the developer notes. Both the siege battles and the Descending Expedition finally seem to feature rewards genuinely worth striving for, so this upcoming overhaul is expected to be a major turning point.

Q. Are there any specific siege days you pay extra attention to?

A. Let us be real, chasing high scores in siege content offers virtually zero tangible perks. From a management perspective, there is simply no need to pile that kind of stress onto the guild members. Because of that, Mello has practically ignored siege scores for ages. Grabbing maximum rewards through the sweep function alone lets everyone enjoy things at their own leisurely pace.

Q. Among the five former Seven Knights, which one is the absolute best pick according to Mello members?

A. It has got to be 'Juri', who somehow manages to show up in our guild inventory far more often than anywhere else. Ever since the early launch days, Juri's evaluation has been on an absolute rollercoaster. Strangely enough, whenever the ratings hit rock bottom, our guild seemed to pull nothing else. Juri is quite literally a love-hate former Seven Knight for the Mello guild.

Q. What are the current community verdicts on the recently released legendary heroes?

A. First off, 'Hayeon' is a support hero carrying an immense presence no matter what formation she gets slotted into. Calling her abilities downright broken feels like an understatement, to the point where balancing the upcoming heroes is becoming genuinely concerning. Within the guild, there is absolute consensus that she is an over-balanced, must-have character.

As for 'Awakened Eileen', arriving with reasonably balanced metrics at precisely the right moment feels spot on. In particular, the sheer versatility across both PvP and PvE provides endless opportunities for clever experimentation, which is fantastic.

Guild Wars? We Could Play Them All Day Long!

Q. Could you share Mello's current standing and operational stance regarding guild wars?

A. We do not issue rigid commands or micromanage guild wars from the top down. Instead, we treat the self-driven research process as a way to deepen game comprehension and use it as a casual communication tool among members. That does not mean we leave everyone entirely to their own devices, of course; we do provide basic setups and counter combinations. Using those as a baseline, we strongly encourage everyone to utilize the practice mode and figure out strategies independently. Skipping strict orders so that everyone can enjoy and investigate together is where the true fun of guild wars lies, or so we reckon.

Q. Does Mello have a secret joker pick exclusive to guild wars?

A. Plenty of enemy parties tend to station defensive heroes in their outer wall formations lately, right? When dealing with setups like that, we deploy the 'Milia, Skuld, Omok' combination to slice right through them with delicious efficiency. It is a brilliant combo letting you save top-tier heroes while safely bagging medals. While variations like 'Milshils' pop up from time to time, seeing Omok utilized in such a way is quite rare. It is practically our guild's secret sauce.

Q. Which hero holds the undisputed crown for popularity within the guild?

A. For quite a lengthy stretch, 'Sun Wukong' enjoyed immense popularity here at Mello. However, with so many superior heroes dropping lately, a generational shift became completely unavoidable. These days, 'Yoongeon' probably takes the crown as the absolute favorite. You simply cannot swim against the current meta, after all!

Q. Any particularly memorable guild war opponents or entertaining episodes worth mentioning?

A. Two seasons back, our late-round clash with the 'Demolition' guild left a rather lasting impression. As most folks know, that particular outfit was sitting firmly in 1st place at the time, flexing some serious firepower. Going up against Demolition meant nobody expected a victory, yet a surprise draw somehow crept into sight. Alas, there were no fairy-tale twists in the end; after a brutal skirmish, we narrowly lost by just a single outer wall difference.

Even so, coming within a hair's breadth of forcing a draw against Demolition felt like a monumental event for us. Everyone was laughing, chatting, and giving it absolutely everything they had. The memory of all the guild members gathering late into the dead of night to meticulously plot out tactical counters still brings a fond smile.

Q. How did you find the upper arena '4v4 mode' season?

A. To be entirely frank, it was not particularly our cup of tea. Much like the previous 'accessory restriction mode', it felt far too heavily leaning toward a gimmicky event. Upper arena matches were originally meant to act as a grand tournament crowning the absolute strongest player across all integrated servers. Introducing these experimental environments feels like losing the core identity of the content. Consequently, we do not view these current adjustments all that favorably.

Q. Are you enjoying the 'Real-time Arena' mode?

A. It cops a fair amount of harsh criticism from the community, but quite a few members within Mello actually find it rather entertaining. While players pressed for game time might struggle to properly engage with it, participation isn't forced onto anyone, which makes it reasonably fine in our books.

Our Next Target is 'Every Single Place Capable of Growth'

Q. Are there any specific guild members you would love to introduce and brag about?

A. Ssumaping and Ssojisup, who have stuck by the guild and poured their hearts into it ever since the early Teeeniping days, are absolute sources of pride for Mello. They are the masterminds who willingly took charge of and spearheaded our guild's most critical pillars: guild wars and the Descending Expedition. Thank you so much for stepping up season after season without ever complaining about the grueling workload!

Q. What are Mello's overarching goals moving forward?

A. Defending our in10 ranking in the guild wars remains our top priority right now. Achieving that might make it look like there are no mountains left to climb, but Mello is still desperately hungry. Reaching every single higher peak capable of further growth is what we are ultimately gunning for!

Q. Are there any plans for an offline gathering in the works?

A. Plans always exist on paper, but turning them into reality is rather tricky. Finding a matching time slot suitable for every single member proves nearly impossible since everyone is scattered across the country, making travel distances quite a hurdle. So for now, it remains a nice thought we occasionally entertain.

Q. If you had one heartfelt wish to ask of the SKRB developers, what would it be?

A. A vast number of us have stuck with Seven Knights through thick and thin, stretching all the way back to the original release up until SKRB. As a guild master, I genuinely consider SKRB to be the very last mobile game I will ever properly dive into. Please, I sincerely hope management puts a bit more care into preventing this from becoming the final curtain call for the franchise. Never stop engaging in two-way communication with the players, and let us grow old together as a long-lasting game for the next decade or two!

Q. Finally, any parting words for your fellow guild members?

A. Pull your socks up and get your act together, folks! (Laughs)