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Do’s and Don’ts: Being a New Guild Member!

May 07, 2009 :: Posted by - Stompalina :: Category - Guilds

If you have been following our raiding adventures with Insomnia on Staghelm, you will know that we recently acquired a fresh batch of recruits. At first, I was rather excited about having some fresh new faces to get our raiding steered back in the right direction.

However, this week my excitement turned to frustration, and I quickly remembered why I had started this blog in the first place. I turned to my trusty OCD Spiral O’ Thoughts and jotted down a few lessons learned from the last few days of dealing with these knuckleheads.

When you are a NEW recruit in a raiding guild….
Don’t

  • Talk over the raid leader.
  • Interrupt the raid leader.
  • Talk constantly.
  • Ask for a battle rez every time you die.
  • Talk constantly.
  • Make raid calls, that is for the raid leader to handle.
  • Change the raid’s strategy after the raid leader has reviewed the fight.
  • Expect a raid spot.
  • Talk constantly…. STFU

Do

  • Lay low and pick-up the tone of the raiding core.
  • Come prepared with flasks and food.
  • Show up on time, if not early!
  • Keep your constructive criticism in whispers.
  • Be resourceful, know the strategies before you get to the boss – in case someone asks you opinion.

Keep in mind that many raiding guilds have been around for years before you, and they probably will be around for years after you. If you don’t fit in with the tone of behavior that is expected, you won’t last long. Take some time to scope out the group and find a niche where you are comfortable. I know it is exciting to be in a new guild, but the last thing anyone wants you to do is make a bad impression right out of the gate.

Pace your excitement and contribute where it is appropriate, and you will likely be a long standing member of a reputable guild. But, if you are a spaz… Hate to see you go, but you annoy me.

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  • Daewin

    I agree. Being a new member of my guild and recently turning 80. I was thrilled when I got a spot on a 25 man run. I now get approved for most of the runs I sign up for even though my dps is still low. Being the new guy makes you low man on the totem pole until you prove yourself. Don’t try to force yourself onto the group. Do your best at your assigned job, listen and follow the raid leaders instructions and you will find that you will start to get invited to more raids!

  • Louis Gagliardi

    I am a new member to an Alliance guild..and I have to agree with all of this. While I’m not high enough to raid yet, I still follow the don’ts. I don’t talk too much, if at all, and I only ask for help/things if i need it. Otherwise, I just level in the hopes that I’ll be joining my guildies one day in raiding.

  • Stompalina

    I am a well-established raid member in our guild, and I still don’t talk much at all during raids. I am all focus and listening to raid calls. And, those that are yacking it up are messing with my mojo.

  • cyk

    when in a group you haven’t played with for over 100 hours..
    after the pull there should only be 2 things said.
    “i’m on it” when the raid leader tells you too do something.
    “i’m dead” so the raid leader knows you can’t do anything anymore.

    anything else is not needed.

  • Blessing

    Love it and it’s all very true. Nothing drives me more crazy then having a recurit talk non stop because they fill the need since they are new. You will have plenty of time to chat and get to know your guildmates in time, raid time is not that time. You are there to prove yourself and make sure you get the spot you need. Pay attention, get your job done and know your class. That will make you look better in your Raid Leader’s eyes then chatting in vent when it’s not needed.

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