General Raiding Expectations

 

 

Our raiding philosophy seeks to combine reasonable raiding expectations with a casual approach. We are a casual-raiding guild that respects each other and our raiding requirements.

 

Expectations

• Officers be prepared and punctual for your own events and others

• if you have "signed-up" or "accepted" an invite, please be punctual; otherwise, you risk losing your spot

• research the fights

• bring personals, food and flasks

• be respectful and supportive to each other

• no swearing; or vulgar, derogatory, sexist, religious or political comments

• have fun, without the silliness

• we ask our raiders to honor the commitment we have for each other -- respect each other; play to the best of our ability; be willing to improve; and review video/combat logs to reflect upon our strategies and performance

• we ask our raiders to play their "Main" toon until AoTC has been achieved

• do not loot-lock yourself

• raiders are permitted to choose a different "Main" once we begin a new raid

• once AoTC has been achieved, raiders are allowed to bring other toons. However, please be aware, even after earning AoTC, it may be necessary to switch to our "Mains" for bosses that still remain challenging

• some events require gear ilevels, with enchants and gems; these requirements are not meant to discriminate, but rather necessary to promote the success of the group

• we are "casual", but there is an agenda that respects people's time. If we wipe, be courteous -- release, regroup, rebuff as quickly as possible

• obey the loot rules and the instructions of the Raid Leader

• new strategies are always welcome, politely and appropriately suggested

• keep Discord clear and open for raid instructions; no unnecessary or off-topic chatter during encounters

• watch our raid-readiness video -- click here

 

Loot Rules

• with the launch of Dragonflight, the loot system is now Group Loot. We always strive to ensure loot distribution is transparent, fair and objective. We hope to maintain these standards, while working within the Group Loot system. The algorithm for Blizzard's loot system is: need > transmog > greed > pass. Clearly, this does not work for us, since we use "greed" as off-spec. Therefore, the workaround is:

  • if the item is an upgrade, then NEED on the item (only guild members can NEED roll)​

  • if you want the item for off-spec or transmog, then PASS on the item

  • this means all remaining gear on the boss is either unwanted or for off-spec or transmog. The ML will then individually roll-off the remaining gear for off-spec > transmog. Any unwanted gear will be DE and the mats are placed in the guild bank

• your equipped spec dictates your NEED roll -- ie -- if you tanked the boss, you NEED roll on tanking gear

• guild members are allowed to WIN ONE NEED roll, and then must PASS thereafter and wait for off-spec and transmog rolls

• only guild members can NEED roll on items

• our guests are not eligible to roll NEED. We kindly ask them to PASS and wait for off-spec and transmog 

• BoEs are considered personal loot. You may keep or trade the item to the ML to be rolled-off (need > offspec > transmog > alts). If you win a BoE, we kindly ask you to equip the item, unless of course the BoE goes to "alt roll"

• anyone (guild members and guests alike) has UNLIMITED off-spec and transmog wins

• no secret trading; it is unfair to the team, invites favoritism and loot drama

• guild members with the corresponding profession may NEED roll on crafted recipes, and DOES NOT count toward your ONE NEED WIN

• mounts and pets are considered separate items, and DO NOT count toward your ONE NEED WIN. Everyone may roll on these items

• any "tokens", "marks" or "epic mats" may be reserved for guild members who are completing particular quest lines

• loot rules do not carry-over for continuation runs; they are reset for each raid evening