Please keep in mind that all ranks are also responsible for the same roles as the rank above them in this list if applicable.
Voyeur - Social Member
Not all members of the guild have an interest in raiding consistently, or even at all, so we have created this rank for the cool people we have who support and encourage the raiding ranks. Voyeurs are not expected to research raid strats, but we do encourage you to take the time to research your class. Voyeurs are encouraged to support the raiding ranks by helping with administration, and staying active on the Guild Website and Forums.
- Voyeurs are not listed as raiders, but are encouraged to be prepared in case they are “called up” to fill in the ranks
Ascendant / Looner
We strongly encourage all guild members to try their hand at 25-man raiding and rated battlegrounds because to us they are the most challenging part of the game given the teamwork involved. Ascendants and Looners are those members who have voiced an interest in becoming one of The Ruthless or a Bastard, or they’ve stepped down from The Ruthless or Bastard rank because of attendance issues and/or performance expectations not being met.
- Any Ascendant or Looner who has 0% attendance for more than a month will be demoted to Voyeur without notice
- Any Ascendant or Looner who is not working towards a Ruthless or Bastard rank will be demoted
- Ascendants and Looners are EXPECTED to know their role within raids or battlegrounds to the fullest extent. Coming events prepared, studying strats ahead of time, asking questions on the forums, and discussing strat modifications between attempts are all ways to work towards the next rank.
Ruthless - 25-man Raider
These players are those that have not just voiced an interest in raiding, but have also proven that they are willing to subject themselves to the rigors that this entails. However, with the reward of rank comes the pressure to progress. Ruthless are subject to scrutiny when it comes to giving every bit of effort to aid the guild in raid progression.
Ruthless are expected to:
- Maintain 80% Attendance
- Come to Raids having previously reviewed and discussed the planned strategies
- Constructively discuss attempt progressing while learning new raid encounters
- Give reasonable notice of planned AFKs during raid nights
- Actively discuss raid encounters and engage in disgustingly perverted discussions on the guild forums
- Review and discuss raid analytics based upon raid meters while learning new raid encounters
Bastard – Rated Battleground Pro
We apply just as much effort and organization to the PVP side of the guild as we do the 25-man raiding side of things. To earn the Bastard rank, you are held to a high level of expectations, and dedication. With the ranking system, we each feel invested in the team that we have built. Consistent attendance, performance, and commitment to the team go a long ways towards earning rank.
Bastards are expected to:
- Maintain 80% Attendance
- Join arenas and random battlegrounds as often as possible during off-nights
- Have a minimum of 3800 resilience as of the start of Season 12
Sadist – Officer
Sadists make up the bulk of the “governing body” in the guild. The officers maintain the utmost authority when it comes to decisions being made for the good of the guild. Any personnel issues should be addressed with Sadists first.
Head Mistress – Guild Secretary
This rank is reserved for the administrative portion of progressive guild management.
Marquis - Guild Master
The guild leader will seldom be making decisions on their own but should there be an issue where a decision must be made, the buck will stop here. The Marquis will ultimately be responsible for keeping things on track with regards to the community within the guild and the goals set for raiding.
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