Couples that raid together in the same guild can be a nightmare to deal with. I’m glad to say I’ve only ever had to deal with a small handful of them. There were some great husband/wife combinations and some not-so-stellar ones. Interacting with them individually can be a chore at times because most couples share … [Read more of this article]
Handling Raiding Couples
Poll: Guild Site Hosting
Hey team, can you do me a favor? I want to conduct a poll about your guild website. I’m curious about what your guild is using and why. My interest is both personal and professional (Disclaimer: I’m with Enjin). Note: If you can’t see the poll because you’re on a reader, try this link In … [Read more of this article]
When it Comes to Guild Apps, Pick Two
Historically speaking, most of the players I’ve picked up in the past had two out of the three attributes. Rare is the player who manages to possess all three. Recruiting seems to be at an all time low according to a few GMs I’ve spoken to (10 man and 25 man, Horde and Alliance). It’s … [Read more of this article]
The Worst Thing a Guild Leader can do to a P...
I think I’ve found my guild prank for April Fools! I know of other guild leaders who joke about doing it (and some who actually have done it because they couldn’t do it anymore). So to all the guild leaders out there, I salute you. Doesn’t matter if the game is Rift, Guild Wars, SWTOR, … [Read more of this article]
Is it the Tank’s Responsibility to Lea...
As Javier said in a previous comment: Please answer me a question that I have been wondering forever. […] Why is it the sole responsibility of the tank to know and lead the group in to every instances? During my adventures through the dungeon finder, I’ve been remarkably fortunate. Little to no wipes. Timely CC’s. … [Read more of this article]
Is Team Melee the New Hotness?
Lodur did a great job last week when he recruited 4 additional players. The catch? They were all melee players. We snagged a Rogue, a Paladin, Warrior and an Enhancement Shaman. Our melee roster now looks something like this: 4 Warriors4 Rogues2 Paladins2 Enhancement Shamans Gunship 2.0 turned into a challenge with just 6 ranged … [Read more of this article]
8 Raid Leading Mistakes That You’re No...
I stopped raid leading a long time ago. Who would’ve guessed that raid leading might mean a loss in ability to heal effectively? I leave that in the hands of my capable team. We’ve all made our fair share of errors and mistakes. Chances are, yours did as well. I’ve always felt that there was … [Read more of this article]
11 Raid Finder Personalities You Will Never ...
After running my alts through them numerously over the past two weeks, I think I’ve just about experienced every combination of player archetype that the raid finder had to offer. I wanted to post this as a guide for you to keep an eye out for them and conduct yourselves appropriately. Raid Leader Randy This … [Read more of this article]
Common Recruiting Terms
Hey everyone! The other day, I gave you a quick method on narrowing down the collossal amount of search results you’d get from recruiting and compiling a neat, orderly list to work with. Today we’re going to hit up the actual recruiting forums and pick out some common jargon for new recruiters who are confused … [Read more of this article]
Guild Rebuilding 101
Thanks to everyone for their kind words and support. The past week has been extremely hectic and straining as recruiting efforts kicked into over drive. I am pleased to announce that Conquest is on the way to finalizing a roster going into Firelands. We actually went back in last Tuesday. All in all, I think … [Read more of this article]


