This is a guild of friends, but like any other guild, there must be rules and some sort of organization. As a member, you are expected to follow certain guidelines and rules. Failure to comply may ultimately result in dismissal from the guild.
Basic Rules of Deogee:
Be polite and courteous as long as you wear the Deogee tag. No matter how far someone pushes you, there should be no excuse for rudeness.
Guild Chat Behavior:
Language is to be kept at a reasonable level, no foul language, sexually explicit, or graphic discussions (no need for a biology lesson). As a rule, if it isn’t on cable television then it is probably not suitable for /g chat.
There will be no negative comments directed towards other guild members. We are a social guild and a certain level of teasing is acceptable, but intentionally offending is not acceptable.
A guild is not specifically for "show and tell." Say you just won a nice item- Yes, it is fine to show the guild, but no, we do not want to see your entire inventory. The very same goes for everyone else in the guild when someone is showing their newly acquired item- We don't want anyone to "one-up" them. An example of this is when a level 30 character finds a new axe but as a response, a level 55 then shows his epic axe. Please don't take this guideline as meaning that we cannot link to items in /g, but instead it's just to limit the amount of it. People play at different levels and it can be discouraging for newer players if they see someone continually show off all of their equipment.
It may seem like a strange rule, however, there shall be no discussion of T.V. Shows and Movies in channel. There have been way too many spoilers released in guild chat and we'd like to nip them in the bud. Feel free to discuss these subjects, but please keep it to private tells.
What is appropriate for guild conversation is not something that can be clearly stated as one thing or another. Please use common sense and be respectful of others. If you go over the line a guild officer may suggest you watch your language. This is not directed at you, it’s meant to provide a friendly environment to all who are in the guild.
Powerleveling:
We neither endorse nor condone the practice of power-leveling. While we do feel that higher level players offering their assistance is very positive, we don’t want people begging for it.
So much of how something is perceived is with the wording, so how you ask for help in this guild is important. Saying “Will someone run me through Deadmines?” is not polite, it's not respectful, and it's not going to be received well in this guild. However, asking “I’m headed to Deadmines if anyone wants to come down, definitely could use some help if anyone has some extra time.” is very polite, respectful, and you will be surprised how many people are willing to help in this situation.
Basic Party Protocol:
At the beginning of a mission or instance, a party leader will be selected. Directions given by party leader will be followed. Suggestions are welcome at all times, but it is up to the leader to make the final decision. The Party stays together at the slowest member’s pace. No man left behind, unless otherwise agreed upon.
Instances:
Procedures for running instances vary depending on the level of the instance and the members involved. Most guild-only groups are pretty open, however “looting policy” must be explained before you start and everyone must be clear on how the loot will be distributed. Be certain to establish looting with non-guild groups, especially with regards to bind-on-pickup items.
Looting Policy:
Always roll greed, unless your character can use it. If you need it for an alt character, that is fine, however, people present at the time have priority, and you should select greed.
If there is a level 40 item and you are level 38, and there is also a level 39 guild-mate and you are both after the same thing, the higher level player should be given priority unless otherwise agreed upon.
Always roll on chests unless other arrangements have been made.
Consequences:
If you decide not to follow these rules then you will either be given a warning (for minor offenses) or you will be removed from the guild permanently (for serious offenses). All situations may be subject to the review of an officer. If an officer asks you about a situation it is because they are trying to determine what happened, it is not an accusation.
Conflict Resolution:
If there is a problem or issue you would like to discuss please find an officer to chat with. Most things are caused by misunderstandings and/or rash decisions, which we would like to avoid at all costs. No matter what the issue is, the officers want to fully understand what happened before figuring out a resolution, so please be ready to discuss things calmly.
Please understand that this guild is heavily built on respect and loyalty. Leaving the guild over a conflict without discussing it, is not perceived very well, so weigh your options before a rash decision and discuss it with an officer first. Most things can be resolved very quickly, and coming to an officer can be a lot more productive than you think.
It is imperative that we have a fluid system working and we function together as a well-oiled machine. These rules are not meant to boss anyone around; they are put in place to make sure we are all on the same page.
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