diff --git a/ChangeLog b/ChangeLog
index 4dfe9c42f..7a1e862d3 100644
--- a/ChangeLog
+++ b/ChangeLog
@@ -1,5 +1,10 @@
 ChangeLog for SVN maps trunk directory:
 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+Guild fixes, enabling to buy again, and manage status through the Oracle.
+ python/guilds/README.txt guildbuy.py guild_entry.py guildoracle.py guild_dues.py
+ python/CFGuilds.py
+-- Ryo 2007-02-11
+
 python/IPO/say.py:
   Small change to use new package archetype and image from Mike B.
   -- Aaron Baugher 2007-02-10
diff --git a/python/CFGuilds.py b/python/CFGuilds.py
index 07cff5924..c673fce09 100644
--- a/python/CFGuilds.py
+++ b/python/CFGuilds.py
@@ -283,7 +283,8 @@ class CFGuild:
             currentrank = record['Rank']
             if currentrank != 'Initiate':
                 ranknum = self.ranks.index(currentrank)
-                newrank = ranknum+1
+                print "ranknum = %d"%ranknum
+                newrank = ranknum-1
                 record['Rank'] = self.ranks[newrank]
                 self.guildlist.put_record(record)
                 return 1
diff --git a/python/guilds/README.txt b/python/guilds/README.txt
index 75c02883d..284c13b52 100644
--- a/python/guilds/README.txt
+++ b/python/guilds/README.txt
@@ -20,6 +20,12 @@ QuestPoints(mapmakers): put a call to the appropriate guildquest script (current
 ########################
 Brief history of development
 
+Update 07-02-12
+
+Fixed typos, it's now possible to buy guilds.
+
+Ryo
+
 Update 05-12-04
 
 Uploaded guild package to CVS.
diff --git a/python/guilds/guild_dues.py b/python/guilds/guild_dues.py
index 371a1741b..cd1db757a 100644
--- a/python/guilds/guild_dues.py
+++ b/python/guilds/guild_dues.py
@@ -24,7 +24,7 @@ import string
 
 activator=Crossfire.WhoIsActivator()
 activatorname=activator.Name
-whoami=whoami.WhoAmI()
+whoami=Crossfire.WhoAmI()
 
 remarklist = ['Excellent','Thank You','Thank You','Thank You', 'Thank You', 'Great', 'OK', 'Wonderful', 'Swell', 'Dude', 'Big Spender']
 exclaimlist = ['Hey','Hey','Hey','Hey', 'Now just a minute', 'AHEM', 'OK...Wait a minute', 'Look chowderhead']
diff --git a/python/guilds/guild_entry.py b/python/guilds/guild_entry.py
index 697cfacfc..4fa5fefaa 100644
--- a/python/guilds/guild_entry.py
+++ b/python/guilds/guild_entry.py
@@ -47,7 +47,7 @@ if (guildname):
 
             else:
                 if guildrecord['Status'] == 'probation':
-                    activator.Write('This guild is currently under probation.\nPlease see a DM for more information'
+                    activator.Write('This guild is currently under probation.\nPlease see a DM for more information')
 
                 record = guild.info(activatorname) #see if they are on the board
                 if record:
diff --git a/python/guilds/guildbuy.py b/python/guilds/guildbuy.py
index d1f2486cb..ec134937a 100644
--- a/python/guilds/guildbuy.py
+++ b/python/guilds/guildbuy.py
@@ -19,8 +19,8 @@ names = []
 
 if (guildname):
     #find players by coords
-    ob1=map.GetObjectAt(33,24)
-    ob2=map.GetObjectAt(33,26)
+    ob1=map.ObjectAt(33,24)
+    ob2=map.ObjectAt(33,26)
     objects = [ob1, ob2]
     for object in objects:
         temp = find_player(object)
@@ -38,13 +38,14 @@ if (guildname):
         #Masterize them
         for player, name in zip(players, names):
             CFGuilds.CFGuild(guildname).add_member(name, 'GuildMaster')
-            guildmarker = CFPython.CreateInvisibleObjectInside(player, guildname)
+            guildmarker = player.CreateObject("marker")
+	    guildmarker.Speed = 0
             guildmarker.Name=guildname
             guildmarker.Slaying='GuildMaster'
 
             #teleport them
             player.Teleport(map,int(11),int(16))
-            message = "You have purchased the %s guild.  Rule it wisely.  (I would type 'save' right about now...)"
+            message = "You have purchased the %s guild.  Rule it wisely.  (I would type 'save' right about now...)"%guildname
 
     else:
         message = 'To purchase a guild requires two additional persons to stand on the alcoves above.'
@@ -52,5 +53,5 @@ else:
     print 'Guild Purchase Error: %s, %s' %(guildname, activatorname)
     message = 'Guild Purchase Error, please notify a DM'
 
-whoami.Write(message)
+whoami.Say(message)
 
diff --git a/python/guilds/guildoracle.py b/python/guilds/guildoracle.py
index 02efe174f..e87ab7531 100644
--- a/python/guilds/guildoracle.py
+++ b/python/guilds/guildoracle.py
@@ -26,7 +26,7 @@ import string
 activator=Crossfire.WhoIsActivator()
 activatorname=activator.Name
 whoami=Crossfire.WhoAmI()
-isDM=activator.IsDungeonMaster
+isDM=activator.DungeonMaster
 
 log=CFLog.CFLog()
 guildname=Crossfire.ScriptParameters() # 6 is say event