Post by Rakshasi on Sept 3, 2010 8:39:26 GMT 10
Guild Code of Conduct - **please read the caveat at the bottom of the page**
Preferred member conduct on the server, and the officers are held accountable as well. If you experience someone, even myself, acting in a manner unbefitting War Machine, please let someone know so they can look into it.
* General Attitude:
In Azeroth, your reputation determines how far into end-game you can progress, as well as the kind of play experience you'll have. So, a few points.
The guild maintains a good reputation on the server, so refrain from arguments and rudeness in general, lfg, and other server- and zone-wide channels. Be courteous and helpful to lowbies, those in need, and people in groups. If a group is not going well, be polite and explain that you need to leave, apologize and do so (although leaving groups inside an instance is a grey area, and usually frowned upon).
Everything you do reflects on the guild, and people will remember your guildtag more often than your name if you are rude. The simple rule is don't create drama, and don't leave people with bad feelings about you or the guild. If you have problems with someone on the server that a simple ignore won't fix, let an officer know what happened via a private email either in-game or a private message on the guild forums. Better we're aware of it before it becomes a server-wide drama fest =).
* Chat (PG-rated):
Please remember, respect the people that you play with. Harassment of any type will not be tolerated. Religion, politics, illegal drug-use, and sexual activity are considered taboo should not be discussed in guild chat, swearing is a no-no. On vent swearing is frowned upon, repeated and incessant swearing may receive a warning or some other disciplinary measure.
Arguments should be done in private, with a guild officer present (using a party) if preferred.
Do not insult or otherwise offend people. Offending someone (even inadvertently) will receive 1 public warning, 1 further private warning if required, and continued offending behavior will be removed from the guild.
Normal chat is fine, but spamming is not allowed.
Please try extend the in-guild rules to out of guild chat channels. Abuse of the LFG, Trade and General channels will not be tolerated.
Anyone observed causing trouble in zone or server channels may be disciplined.
All players must have ventrilo installed. You must have the ability to at least listen during instances. Disabled players may use alternative methods. Officers should furthermore be on ventrilo sometime each playday, if not all day. Please try to extend the in-guild chat rules to ventrilo, no taboo topics, cursing is frowned upon.
One guideline about chat, though not a rule... Please attempt to use correct spelling, grammar and punctuation. Not everyone is good at this and some internet abbreviations are fine, however typing in ALL-CAPS, or in txt spk will not be tolerated. Just as in-game, masked profanity "STFU GTFO WTF" are frowned upon.
Never divulge someone else's personal details.
* Guild Grouping:
This is a guild that groups, raids, and instances together. Grouping with guild members is mandatory, though not for any particular instance or quest(s). If you need a group for something, at least let everyone know that you are headed somewhere an hour before so if they can help, they can finish their current quests.
* Player limits:
If a player is inactive for three weeks without character advancement, or only logging in for a minute or two at a time, the character can be removed from the guild. This is to keep the roster clean and with active members only. If you plan to be away for an extended period of time, let the officers know your plans.
If you are removed from the guild after a period of inactivity, don’t take it as an insult – if we haven’t been advised it is just part of normal housekeeping. Rejoining the guild is as simple as a message and a few clicks anyway.
* Guild Bank:
Contributions and withdrawals will be done on a needs basis. If you need to store something you can create your own bank alts. Begging in or out of guildchat may be cause for a /gkick.
* Professions & Crafting:
Crafting for guild members is done for free. The only exception is when a member requests an item, you may ask for the materials.
* Referrals & Adds:
Feel free to refer friends and other players to the guild. If you worked with someone and enjoyed it, by all means refer them. Ask them to speak to an officer and if they are found to be suitable they will be invited. Always be aware what you do in groups, instances, and in chat reflects on the guild.
* Leaving the Guild:
In the unfortunate situation you wish to leave the guild, please contact an officer before doing so. When people see someone has left the guild, they will ask why and it would be nice to be able to explain the reasons for leaving. If you wish to join another guild, please talk to an officer first, perhaps we can facilitate that too. We'll make sure there's no bad blood created between the guilds during the process.
**Note: War Machine only invites certain people into it's ranks, and the average WM member is quite a bit different than the average Wow player. So, while any list of rules may sound strict upon reading, we don't expect to have these types of problems. This document is just to clarify what is acceptable behavior, in case there's any question.
Preferred member conduct on the server, and the officers are held accountable as well. If you experience someone, even myself, acting in a manner unbefitting War Machine, please let someone know so they can look into it.
* General Attitude:
In Azeroth, your reputation determines how far into end-game you can progress, as well as the kind of play experience you'll have. So, a few points.
The guild maintains a good reputation on the server, so refrain from arguments and rudeness in general, lfg, and other server- and zone-wide channels. Be courteous and helpful to lowbies, those in need, and people in groups. If a group is not going well, be polite and explain that you need to leave, apologize and do so (although leaving groups inside an instance is a grey area, and usually frowned upon).
Everything you do reflects on the guild, and people will remember your guildtag more often than your name if you are rude. The simple rule is don't create drama, and don't leave people with bad feelings about you or the guild. If you have problems with someone on the server that a simple ignore won't fix, let an officer know what happened via a private email either in-game or a private message on the guild forums. Better we're aware of it before it becomes a server-wide drama fest =).
* Chat (PG-rated):
Please remember, respect the people that you play with. Harassment of any type will not be tolerated. Religion, politics, illegal drug-use, and sexual activity are considered taboo should not be discussed in guild chat, swearing is a no-no. On vent swearing is frowned upon, repeated and incessant swearing may receive a warning or some other disciplinary measure.
Arguments should be done in private, with a guild officer present (using a party) if preferred.
Do not insult or otherwise offend people. Offending someone (even inadvertently) will receive 1 public warning, 1 further private warning if required, and continued offending behavior will be removed from the guild.
Normal chat is fine, but spamming is not allowed.
Please try extend the in-guild rules to out of guild chat channels. Abuse of the LFG, Trade and General channels will not be tolerated.
Anyone observed causing trouble in zone or server channels may be disciplined.
All players must have ventrilo installed. You must have the ability to at least listen during instances. Disabled players may use alternative methods. Officers should furthermore be on ventrilo sometime each playday, if not all day. Please try to extend the in-guild chat rules to ventrilo, no taboo topics, cursing is frowned upon.
One guideline about chat, though not a rule... Please attempt to use correct spelling, grammar and punctuation. Not everyone is good at this and some internet abbreviations are fine, however typing in ALL-CAPS, or in txt spk will not be tolerated. Just as in-game, masked profanity "STFU GTFO WTF" are frowned upon.
Never divulge someone else's personal details.
* Guild Grouping:
This is a guild that groups, raids, and instances together. Grouping with guild members is mandatory, though not for any particular instance or quest(s). If you need a group for something, at least let everyone know that you are headed somewhere an hour before so if they can help, they can finish their current quests.
* Player limits:
If a player is inactive for three weeks without character advancement, or only logging in for a minute or two at a time, the character can be removed from the guild. This is to keep the roster clean and with active members only. If you plan to be away for an extended period of time, let the officers know your plans.
If you are removed from the guild after a period of inactivity, don’t take it as an insult – if we haven’t been advised it is just part of normal housekeeping. Rejoining the guild is as simple as a message and a few clicks anyway.
* Guild Bank:
Contributions and withdrawals will be done on a needs basis. If you need to store something you can create your own bank alts. Begging in or out of guildchat may be cause for a /gkick.
* Professions & Crafting:
Crafting for guild members is done for free. The only exception is when a member requests an item, you may ask for the materials.
* Referrals & Adds:
Feel free to refer friends and other players to the guild. If you worked with someone and enjoyed it, by all means refer them. Ask them to speak to an officer and if they are found to be suitable they will be invited. Always be aware what you do in groups, instances, and in chat reflects on the guild.
* Leaving the Guild:
In the unfortunate situation you wish to leave the guild, please contact an officer before doing so. When people see someone has left the guild, they will ask why and it would be nice to be able to explain the reasons for leaving. If you wish to join another guild, please talk to an officer first, perhaps we can facilitate that too. We'll make sure there's no bad blood created between the guilds during the process.
**Note: War Machine only invites certain people into it's ranks, and the average WM member is quite a bit different than the average Wow player. So, while any list of rules may sound strict upon reading, we don't expect to have these types of problems. This document is just to clarify what is acceptable behavior, in case there's any question.
