- You have set times to raid.
Specifically, you raid at 6 p.m. pacific or a little bit after. This does not change based upon whimsy. Or enough people being on earlier. Or your raid leader not liking someone who can't get online until 6 Pacific and thus trying to get things started before they log on. - You confirm your raid slots in advance.
No, not 30min in advance; a day or two in advance. Or better yet, you have a set raiding roster, and I'm on it. No one, including me, want to rush home form work to warm the bench. - Your loot policies are clear, and not subject to change.
Loot isn't handed out based on their personal relationships with the raid leader/guild leader. RL/GL don't get "dibs" on all the loot. Officers don't get special consideration for special drops. There aren't special requirements you've never heard about previously when a mount or a legendary drops. - You have people on in your non-raid times.
If your guild is a hot bed of activity during raid hours and a dead zone thereafter, that says to me there isn't much camaraderie or community other than your raiding. And even if that's very successful raiding, you're not gong to be a good fit for me. - Your guild leader/raid leader/officers are experienced and well respected.
I am sure that there are many children under the age of 18 and people who've only been playing 6 months who are excellent guild and raid leaders. but so far, I haven't encountered them. I'm a cranky 5 1/2 year veteran of WoW, and enjoy playing with people who are pretty experienced, mature, and with whom I have things in common in addition to playing this game.
What are the things you look for when shopping for a raiding guild?
