Thanks to all who have participated on our team! Its been a great run. In less time than most, we accomplished so much! I am pleased with all of you for your hard work and dedication to the our cause. Unfortunately, we have taken significant losses in members and slipped backward in progression. It is not fair for those of you who show up every week or communicate otherwise prior to raid day, to sit around waiting for us to pug missing raid slots. Something must be done to correct the imbalance.
Currently, we are in need of 2 tanks and 1.5 healers. There are also a few DPS that are fair weather raiders (or just busy with RL) lately, so at least one or 2 consistent DPS spots are open. John has decided that a break from WoW is necessary to complete a long lists of tasks in his personal life, which we all understand and wish him luck, I'm sure. However, he does send his deepest apologies that he was a complete asshole in deciding to take this break after too many last minute cancellations that left our team high and dry for a good healer at the end of the raid week. I have thought long and hard about how to address our missing members, lack of motivation for current members to give 100%, and the absence of leadership. Basically, I had to choose one of the following: A) Take over as GM and start fresh with a "new" team while getting back to the rules set forth in the beginning which do not tolerate people who just don't give a shit and skip raids without calling, therefore wasting everyone's valuable time. This would be quite time consuming, but could be rewarding to have a team ready for the new content. And I could elect some officers to help me get things running smoothly again. Or B) Announce a break in raids until further notice.
It was hard, but the final decision is to take a break. I don't get the feeling that everyone's heart is in it anymore and I just don't have the time to devote to getting together and motivating a group of kickass people who play well together again. It's a huge bummer because I will miss most of you something awful. It has been a great pleasure to play alongside of such cool people. I may be discontinuing my WoW subscription for the time being, but am not 100% sure yet. If those of you who do not have my e-mail or number wish to keep in touch, please send me an in-game mail request.
As for the guild...you are more than welcome to sport the name and stay as long as you'd like. I'll be there for sure until I play again. If we get another team going in the future I will look you guys up and offer a spot if you are interested and have left the team. I will also be distributing the bank contents over the next week or so to team members. Please let me know if there is a particular type of item you prefer.
Thanks again guys!
Mak
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Monday, June 22, 2009
Friday, May 29, 2009
Guild Rank update.
Not Obama. (formerly GM)
Really good. (formerly Officer)
Also rly good. (formerly Veteran) - Team member in good standing.
Pretty good. (formerly Member) - Team member on probation. Loss of guild payment of raid repairs.
Not so good. - Removal from guaranteed spot on team. Can be used as sub if necessary.
Illegal alien. (formerly Alt)
Obama. (formerly Fuckstick)
The new guild ranks will allow for continuous reviews of individual performance. If you have read all of the posts up to this point, then you are fully aware of what we expect from each member on this team. If you have not, do so immediately! All of the things you will be held responsible are there and stated clearly. If you need elaboration on any topic, please ask.
We have done extremely well in our first few weeks of raiding together. In order to progress into more difficult material, it will be absolutely necessary for all of us to contribute equally to the team. Do not take it personal if you slip in ranks. Take it as motivation to better yourself...and therefore, the team.
Really good. (formerly Officer)
Also rly good. (formerly Veteran) - Team member in good standing.
Pretty good. (formerly Member) - Team member on probation. Loss of guild payment of raid repairs.
Not so good. - Removal from guaranteed spot on team. Can be used as sub if necessary.
Illegal alien. (formerly Alt)
Obama. (formerly Fuckstick)
The new guild ranks will allow for continuous reviews of individual performance. If you have read all of the posts up to this point, then you are fully aware of what we expect from each member on this team. If you have not, do so immediately! All of the things you will be held responsible are there and stated clearly. If you need elaboration on any topic, please ask.
We have done extremely well in our first few weeks of raiding together. In order to progress into more difficult material, it will be absolutely necessary for all of us to contribute equally to the team. Do not take it personal if you slip in ranks. Take it as motivation to better yourself...and therefore, the team.
Repairs on us!
To show appreciation for your dedication to our progression, the guild will now pay for raid repairs. Currently, officers are funding the bank until BOEs and fundraisers bring more gold in for the guild. We do not wish to share any dirty details of the activities we've participated in to obtain gold; only that Bandaid doesn't quite pull his weight and we do not judge him over the misfortune. Apparently not many people are into naked undead...even with the epic dance moves he brings to the table!
We will continue to pay repairs as long as have great attendance (or communication when you cannot attend), Raid Ready members, and members who pull their weight. To avoid penalizing the entire team when individuals aren't up to par, we have adjusted Guild Ranks to allow for capability to disable raid repairs for specific team members in need of improvement. See the Guild Rank post for more details.
Feel free to contribute gold or mats for raid supplies if you so desire.
We will continue to pay repairs as long as have great attendance (or communication when you cannot attend), Raid Ready members, and members who pull their weight. To avoid penalizing the entire team when individuals aren't up to par, we have adjusted Guild Ranks to allow for capability to disable raid repairs for specific team members in need of improvement. See the Guild Rank post for more details.
Feel free to contribute gold or mats for raid supplies if you so desire.
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Homework!
WATCH BEFORE RAID SUNDAY AND MONDAY!!!
The videos below are for the last three bosses in Ulduar. Please view them before the raids this week so you will be familiar with the things going on with the fights. Keep in mind that our specific strategy may differ from those in the video, but they will serve as a good resource for basic information. Our awesome raid leaders will give you the specific instructions before the fight begins. The text explanation of the encounters and boss abilities can be found on wiki (http://www.wowwiki.com/Ulduar_(instance)#Encounters).
Mirmiron
General Vezax
Yogg-Saron
After we obtain the full clear achievement and have Ulduar on farm, we will start working on "The Other Guy." His video is below. Watch it if you dare!!!
Algalon the Observer
The videos below are for the last three bosses in Ulduar. Please view them before the raids this week so you will be familiar with the things going on with the fights. Keep in mind that our specific strategy may differ from those in the video, but they will serve as a good resource for basic information. Our awesome raid leaders will give you the specific instructions before the fight begins. The text explanation of the encounters and boss abilities can be found on wiki (http://www.wowwiki.com/Ulduar_(instance)#Encounters).
Mirmiron
General Vezax
Yogg-Saron
After we obtain the full clear achievement and have Ulduar on farm, we will start working on "The Other Guy." His video is below. Watch it if you dare!!!
Algalon the Observer
10 down...3 to go!
We are very proud of the work you all have put into our progression. The team is exceeding initial expectations by a lot! Congratulations! Bring your game face for this week's raid! We will try to get as many bosses as possible downed on Sunday so Monday will be mostly progression time. Focus, focus, focus!
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