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Article I: About Us top
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We
are a progression focused raiding guild that is made up of friendly, family
oriented people who understand that real life is a priority but strive to
give 110% to the team while raiding.
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We
value friendships and having fun above all else.
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We
are a guild tailored to parents of young children in both our guild
activity times and atmosphere.
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We
understand the need to go AFK from time to time because of family duties
and don't expect members to make every single event because real life and
family comes before Perseid.
Article II: Code of Conduct top
Perseid asks all members to
respect the views of other members when using guild chat, voice chat client
and website forums. We ask that all
members refrain from using derogatory terms and phrases in these modes of
communication. We are not a
"G" rated guild but at the same time we want every member to feel
comfortable while in-game and on the website.
Be warned if somebody takes offense they will let you
know.
Article III: Recruiting top
Perseid does not do mass
recruiting. We do look for
applicants on the Blizzard Forums and via other Guild members. Any member may refer applicants to apply
on the guild website. All
applications are evaluated based on criteria set forth by the Council. The Council’s decision for application
acceptance or denial is final.
While we understand our guild will grow at a slower
pace, we want to ensure that our members will be the right fit for our
guild culture.
Section A. Social Membership Clause (FnF):
Family and Friends:
Perseid is a family oriented Guild, and as such
full members with FnF who wish to join are
encouraged to apply. We will work to include FnF
from real life in the guild.
Social Recruits:
We recognize that members can make other contributions to our guild and
it's culture besides raiding. Fostering our positive, friendly, and helpful
atmosphere as well as helping to level the guild, earning guild
achievements, and increasing our guild coffers are efforts that are
appreciated.
Gnarus members of the guild are welcome to sign up for
raids, but will not be placed on raid rotation unless they are promoted to
the active raider rank by Raid Leaders or Officers. Earning active raiding
status is determined by the Council in consultation with the Raid Leaders.
Article IV: Attendance top
Perseid does not have a formal attendance policy. We realize that our members have lives outside
of the World of Warcraft game.
We will try to form parties and raids from within our
own ranks, but if our needs cannot be fulfilled we may look to outside
sources.
Section A. Inactive Member Removal
Clause:
Any Perseid member that has been inactive beyond six
months will be removed from the guild.
If said member decides to return to the game at a later
time and wants to be back in Perseid, that member will have to re-apply for
membership. Notice of a leave of
absence is required to be given to officers, via guild website.
All notices must be given with an approximate return
date; members will remain in the guild until that time, in which the six
month period will then begin. Any
additional notice may be given to officers after the original return date
and during the six month period.
At the end of the six month period a council member will
attempt to contact the individual via e-mail, requesting their status prior
to removal.
Section B. Alt Removal Clause:
All alts will be removed from the guild on the 3rd month
of inactivity. Perseid is not a toon
parking lot. If you wish your alt to
remain in the guild you must play it on a regular basis.
Section C. Returning Members:
All returning members from a leave of absence (LoA) are
re-instated with their previous rank.
However this re-instatement does not guarantee a raid spot.
Article V: Raiding top
Progression raiding is scheduled for 6 hours a week on Tuesday,
Wednesday, and Sunday. These raids
are run by our guild Raid Leader and Raid Leader Assistants. Off-night events are scheduled on the
remaining days of the week, and are scheduled by Officers/Raid Leaders or
other guild members.
We expect every member to give 110% while in raids and
when preparing their characters for these raids. This includes obtaining the necessary
gear, asking for advice to maximize the output of your character, having
all consumables, being fully repaired and at the instance by the start time
of raid.
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Please
sign up with your primary character.
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If
you are not online at the start time of raid, you will be replaced.
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If
you are on the waiting list be online; on your raid toon and waiting at the
instance entrance. Notification will be given when the raid is full.
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All
raiding members must sign up on the guild website calendar, either
attending or not attending for progression raid events.
We understand that not everybody can raid every night of
the week. It is up to the raid
leaders to decide if attendance is an issue and it will be dealt with on a
per case basis.
Section A. Required Programs to Raid in
Perseid:
Perseid requires two things that members MUST have in
order to raid with us:
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Voice
Chat Client: Currently we are using
Mumble. Having each member with this
enables the Raid to move at a quicker pace and allows for quicker reaction
to the unexpected. Even if you don't
have a mic you still will be able to listen in on the conversation and
respond in chat.
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Threat-Meter: We require a threat meter to allow our members
a reliable way to track their threat.
If you don't have this you will not be raiding here.
Section B. 25-man Raids:
Perseid’s official 25-man progression raid nights are on
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday.
Approvals for these runs are conducted by the Raid Leaders. Please see the Perseid
Raid Guide for additional information.
Section C. 10-man Raids:
Perseid runs 1 – 2, 10-man raids during the week. These are considered off-night runs.
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All
members will be marked as Approved
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Wait
list members will be left as unapproved
All approved raiders will be marked as such. See the Website Forums for team
specifics.
Section D. Main/Alt
Switching:
Perseid recognizes that many of our members have several
characters that are max level and they would like to raid with them, but we
feel that switching between main/alts will set back our progression. Therefore, members are only able to raid
with their main toon on official raid nights.
Members may sign up for raids on their alts but just be
advised that mains will have approval priority.
Article VI: Loot Rules top
Section A. Loot Distributions System 25-man Raids:
For 25-man raid encounters Perseid
uses Konfer (Suicide Kings Edition) loot system,
henceforth referred to as KSK, as a way to fairly distribute loot
throughout the guild. We have one
KSK list. New and returning members
to the guild will be automatically added to the bottom of the KSK list
during the first official guild raid they attend. In addition, we institute a one armor
class down limit for need rolls.
Epic loot dropping in guild raids will first be available for raid
roles as defined by your spec at the time of the raid.(See Below for
Definition) Only if all
members in the raid do not need the item; will an epic item be given to a
player for an off-spec role. Master
Looter will always be enabled on official raid nights and all loot
distribution will be handled by an Officer.
We feel that this is an even and fair system to use within the
25-man environment
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Definition Raid Role:
Raid role is the description of your job within the raid
environment.
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Please
See Website Forum for additional details on how the KSK system works.
Section B. Loot Distributions System
10-man Raids:
For 10-man raid encounters Perseid utilizes a Need
before Greed loot system. Since our 10-man
raids are off-night runs, loot distribution is handled by the individual
that set up the event. Priority for
loot is given to main specs first, and then the looted item goes to
off-spec. We will never use KSK in
any 10-man raid capacity.
Section C. BoE Items:
When a Bind on Equipped (BoE) item drops, any members
interested in the item must KSK bid for it.
If no one bids, the item goes to the guild bank.
BoE items are petitioned as follows:
Use the Request for Item link on the guild site
to petition for an item.
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Item
is petitioned for by a member. They receive the item and they immediately
use their KSK spot when they receive the item.
2.
Item
is petitioned for by multiple members. The individual with the highest KSK
spot receives item and immediately uses their KSK spot.
3.
Item
is petitioned for an alt. They get it for free just like it was a Bind on
Pick Up (BoP).
If multiple members want the
item for an alt they will /roll for it. If there are multiple requests by
alts /rolls will be held on Tuesdays at 9:00 server time. Accommodations
can be made for individuals unable to be online at the designated time.
Article VII: Guild Bank top
The guild bank is a means for guild members to trade
items that they loot or craft (armor, weapons, profession materials). It allows all guild members to assist
others in getting the best loot possible for their characters. We encourage members to donate items to
keep the bank going. The items in
the bank have no cost. We ask if you
are taking an item out of the bank that you replace it with something of
equal value or current market price in gold. Once the items are sent to the
bank they become the property of the guild.
Items that have been in the bank beyond 2 weeks will be sold on the
Auction House or disenchanted. Any
monetary gains will be deposited into the guild bank account and be used to
finance guild activities, repairs, etc.
Article VIII: Guild Ranks top
Novus - This is our probationary rank for new
applicants and returning members.
This rank has a probationary period of 3 weeks. During this period
Council members will evaluate your play style and personality. Anytime during the probationary period
you may leave or be removed from the guild. Members with this rank cannot interact
with the guild bank.
Suscipio – This rank is for guild member’s alts and
inactive members. Suscipios do not
get promoted. Suscipios may deposit
items in the guild bank only.
Gnarus - This is our non-raiding membership
rank. Members who have this rank have passed the probation period and are
given guild bank privileges. This rank is comprised of FnF and other social
guild members. Gnarus members may deposit and withdraw 2 items/stacks per
tab, per day.
Dedico - This is our raiding membership rank. Members of this rank make an effort to
assist their guild mates whenever possible. They actively participate in the forum
discussions. They use the event
calendar function on the website, by signing up for posted events. They make an effort to form groups when
there are no raids scheduled.
Dedicos may withdraw 4 items/stacks per tab, per day.
Mereo - This rank is for the Raid Leader Assistants within the guild. Raid
Leader Assistants are members that have shown an interest in becoming more
involved in Perseid's raids. Their duties
include, but are not limited to: assisting the Raid Leader Officer in
approvals, strategy development and assisting in running the raid. This
position is appointed by the Raid Leader with the approval of The Council.
The number of Raid Leader Assistants will be determined by The Council
based on current guild needs. Can withdraw 4 items/stacks per tab, per day
from the guild bank.
Dux - This is the alt rank of Council members.
Legatus - This is the Council member rank. Members that hold
this rank are responsible for the administration of the guild. Duties in
this role include, but are not limited to: recruiting, conflict resolution,
member motivation, brainstorming fun activities for the guild, leading
raids, running the guild bank and working on website content. Members who
hold this rank are the face of Perseid. They
represent the values that are outlined in the Guild Charter.
Eximius - This is the Guild Member of the Month
rank.
Article IX: Guild Elections top
Perseid is a democratic guild meaning that there is no
Guild Master and that it is governed by a Council of five. The Legatus rank within Perseid has a one
year term with bi-annual elections, two Council seats in November and three
Council seats in May based on election date.
The process is as
follows:
At each election period either two or three of the
Council seats are up for election and members have the opportunity to run
for a seat. We will open up threads on the forums for each seat available
and incumbent (if applicable).
Members have one week to decide if they want to run and if so they
will post to the desired thread indicating as such. Any motions to run after the deadline are
invalid. Campaigning will last for
one week, where in those threads candidates can post why they should be
elected or re-elected and members can ask questions of the candidates. At
the end of the week a poll will be added to each thread for 24 hours for
member voting.
There is a 2 year consecutive term limit max. If a Council member has fulfilled their 2
year term, then they must vacate their position and it's open for
election. There is a 6 month period
(1 election cycle) before that person can run again.
Filling a
vacancy:
In the event that an Officer needs to step down and
resign the Council will take applications from members stating their
reasons why they would be a good Officer and from those applicants appoint
one of them to finish out the remaining term of the resigning Officer.
Applications will be accepted for a period of one week
from the date of resignation and the appointment will be made within 3 days
of the application closing period. Upon the end of the term the appointed
Officer would then run for their position in normal guild elections.
- If the remaining
term of the resigning Officer is less than 6 months it will not count
towards the appointees maximum term limit.
- If the remaining
term is more than 6 months it will be counted as a full year towards their
maximum term limit.
Article X: Discipline top
Discipline within Perseid is based on a combination of
rank and a three-strike policy.
First Offense
- Written warning and 60 days probation. If we feel that a member has done
something that is not very becoming of a guild member or would tarnish our
image you will be informed by an Officer of the offense and be on probation
for 60 days.
Second Offense
- If it happens while on 60 day discipline probation, automatic demotion to
the rank of Doulos. If it happens after 60 day probation a demotion of one
rank will occur. If a member has committed another offense said member will
automatically be demoted to the rank of Doulos. Everything that goes along
with being a Doulos will apply and the member will have to start over in
the rank progression.
Third Offense
- Removal from the guild. If any member has committed three offenses they
will be removed from the guild.
Article XI:
Amendments top
The cornerstone of Perseid, beyond its members, is its
charter. This document guides how
the guild is run, but the guild changes; so below is our defined process to
deal with changes when they occur.
Changes to the guild charter can come from either the
Council or its membership and will fall into two categories:
Minor Changes: Wording to cover things we already
do. There are a number of standard
practices that the guild follows that are not spelled out in the charter,
but should be. As we find those
items the Council will vote on them.
If a simple majority is reached the council will post upcoming
changes to the guild as notification.
Major Changes: These will be changes that are
substantive in nature and come from guild discussion on the forums. These items will first be discussed by
the Council. If the Council determines
by a simple majority vote that a change should be made, then new wording
will be approved by the Council.
That wording will be posted to the guild for a period of 5
days. During that time the guild has
opportunity to see the changes, discuss them and submit suggestions for
change. After that time the officers
will vote again on any changes to wording they feel might be
necessary. Then the final wording
will be posted to the guild as a poll for vote. The poll shall remain open for a period
of 1 week to give all guild members the opportunity to vote. If the poll comes out in favor by a 2/3
majority OF THOSE WHO VOTE, then the exact wording will be
immediately added to the charter. If
the poll does not come out in favor by 2/3 the charter is not amended.
If as a member of Perseid, you have a change that would
fall into either category you can private message an officer on the forums
or make a general member post for the guild to consider.
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