Index

1. Current Recruiting Status
2. Entry Level Ranks (Start Here)
3. Welcome to the Bloodborn (Intro)
4. Rules
5. Raiding and Loot
6. Raider App
7. Casual App
8. Returning Guildmember App

Current Recruiting Status

At this time, we only have a high priority need for a holy paladin and a Resto Druid. We do however encourage any progression oriented individuals to apply as we are actively recruiting

Thank you for considering The Bloodborn.
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Ranks

Below is a brief description of our entry level guild ranks, to help you determine which app you should fill out.

Initiate-All raid oriented applicants begin at this rank. Can expect promotion within 3 weeks if initiate displays good raid attitude and decent attendance. Leads to Subraider which then leads to Core Raider-Fill out Raider Application and post it in the application forum.

Purpose: Try out period for prospective raiders.

Casual-All Casual/undergeared applicants start at this rank. Not expected to raid and do not have first priority on raid spots. Will only get promoted to subraider if an agreement is made with officers in regards to raiding. Fill out the Casual Application and post it in the application forum.

Purpose: Friends of the guild that want to hang out, raid lower end content, PvP and participate in general guild activities.

Any returning guild members fill out this app.
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Welcome to The BloodBorn

A little bit about us.


This guild is all about playing together and exploring the game as friends. We built this guild so we could play with other people of like minds and get to experience this game as fully as possible. Our focus is on the companionship and the experience of playing with friends, and the gear, the rank, etc is all secondary to that. We're not hard core gamers, but casual gamers that happen to play alot. We mess around a lot and do things random things for fun.

When someone joins our guild, we bring them into our circle of friends. We expect the members of the guild to treat each other like friends, and this is reflected in our rules. Basically, treat each other with respect and generosity. Sometimes we bicker, and sometimes personalities clash. This is normal, and just as with friends, we expect to weather it out.

It's all about the experience of WoW and the challenge of winning. For these reasons, we want to get to the end by doing it ourselves. We appreciate advice and a little help once in a while, but we want to overcome obstacles on our own terms. We will never merge into another, bigger guild because that would be riding on the coat tails of someone else's accomplishment. We don't want to win because someone else did it for us. We're happy to partner with outsiders to work together for something because we don't always have the numbers to do it on our own. Eventually, though, we expect the external partnerships to decrease as our guild increases in strength.

We want people who feel the same way we do about the game. We would much rather run end game material, BG's, or world PVP with a group of our friends than with a bunch of geared 80's we don't know. We just want to play and have fun. We think that building a strong group of friends to run instances and overcome the challenges built into the game with is more important that the actual material itself. We have fun and joke around a lot in guild chat and in ventrilo. We waste time and do silly things. We are people who don't think they have to be in instances or BG's every minute while in the game. We want people willing to have fun and relax with us. We want people willing to take the time to build a community. Generosity, respect, and loyalty are very important to us. The highly competitive spirit who is willing to sacrifice being with friends for virtual material gains is not what we're looking for.

Participation: Guildies are expected to attend guild events when they can. If a guild event is taking place, and they do not come, they need to have an explanation. This also includes out of game participation on the forums. Give us advice and show us what you find. Tell us your stories.

Generosity: Guildies are expected to help other guildies when they can. If someone is getting camped, go kill the bastards who are camping them (if you can)! Of course, you can't always help, but you need to think about if you're available. Anyway, world PVP is a blast, and an impromptu raid is never out of the realm of possibility.

Loyalty: We also expect loyalty of our guild members. We expect you to go with a guild grouping over a pick up group. There are certain instances, which require a very specific mix of classes, and we understand if you can't always include a guildie. But, on the whole, we are an inclusive guild that expects you to look to your teammates before looking outside.
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The Bloodborn rules.

NO Excessive Rudeness to Fellow Guildies
One of our App questions asks how easily offended u are. We expect our guildies to be able to take a joke, however if you are having a flame war in G chat and we ask u to take ur argurment to whisper don't keep dragging it out in G chat.

Share with Fellow Guildies
If you have an item you do not need, please offer to guild members first. However, at times we need gold, selling at the AH is an option if you cannot offer the item for free. But, generosity usually comes back to you 10 fold. We remember those who gave us gear and mats when we were broke...we won't always be. Help guild mates when you can. Note: We're generous, but it's very bad form for players to ask for gold the second they join the guild. This guarantees immediate placement on the watch list for getting booted. Don't get me wrong, we will set up collections for other guildies, but this is after we know you, not the second you join.

No Ninja Looting
Okay this is probably the number one reason people get kicked from guilds..why? Because it's stealing pure and simple. We don't have to ninja loot in The Bloodborn. Ask and we will help you get it. Need is defined as being able to equip now...not 3 levels down the road. Need is not for disenchantment or an alt - unless we agree otherwise. Loot options can always be discussed.

Group Cooperation
If your role in a group is a healer...then heal. If you're a cloth or leather wearer, watch your agro. Do not compromise the entire group because you have an ego problem. Reroll warrior and tank to your hearts content. You may be able to deal damage, but stay back because tanks cannot hold aggro when you're on the front lines. It's unfair to the whole group. Also, guild groups first. This means no turning off guild chat. If you don't like the chatter, maybe we aren't the right guild for you. You need to look for a group in guild before looking in the global "looking for group" channel. People might not be the same level as you, but a higher level may take time out of their day to help you anyway. On the same token, you need to group with guildies when possible. This builds familiarity, and we need to know each other's play style in order to play more effectively together. Consistently being unavailable for guild groupings, especially when you're the right level, makes us wonder why you joined a guild in the first place. We don't expect you to drop everything you're doing to help out a guildie every time, but we're in this to play together. Why bother joining if you don't want to play with your guildies?

Have Fun & Kill the Alliance!
Seriously, we are about having fun. This is not about who has the best gear, 'cause we'll help you get it. This in not about who's the highest level, 'cause not everyone can play 24x7. This is not about how you might be better at something than someone else, 'cause we all have our strengths and weaknesses. This is about the experience of playing with others and enjoying our time together.
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Raid and Loot Rules

Raiding

Bloodborn is a raiding guild. That is why we exist. We don't raid very many hours a week, but the time we do spend is taken seriously. We raid 3 nights a week (Tuesday/Thursday/Sunday). Raids start at 6 pm server time (PST) and run until 9. Do not waste our time with an application if you can't make all three raid days/times. We only ask for 9 hours a week, sometimes less, 66% raiders need not apply. Invites go out 5-10 minutes before the raid and members will be expected to online and ready for invites at that time.

We run our raids as efficiently as possible. If you can't focus for 1.5 hours at a time and constantly afk during trash, we don't want you here (the one afk exception is to make yourself/grab another drink). Trash encompasses roughly 80% of our raiding time every week. Pay attention to it. We will take a break halfway through every raid so people can bio/grab food/grab beer(preferred)/etc...

The last thing we ask of raiders is to perform to your gear and classes' potential. If you can't do that you will be replaced. If you don't know your potential, grab a beer and think about it for a while.

If you want to raid with BB
-have some fun.
-show up on time.
-pay attention for 3 hours.
-pull your own weight or you'll be replaced.



Loot

Bloodborn uses a combination loot system consisting of loot council with an underlying epgp system in place (only visible to officers) that we use to keep track of attendance and who is getting loot. Two to three officers including the loot master will decide on loot based off epgp and other factors. Attendance and performance are the biggest factors. That said, loot will be given out to benefit the raid over the player. Our goal is to progress and we dole out loot with that being the first priority.

Other notes:
-Off-spec pieces are given out by a roll system, except in special situations.
-Mains will always be given priority over alts.
-If you are asked to bring an alt, your priority will be equal to the mains.
-Your epgp number is only affected by main-spec pieces, off-spec is not counted towards your loot total.
-All of your characters are combined into one epgp number for attendance purposes.

If you have any questions contact an officer.

*All of this is subject to change*
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Raider App

Title: <Char Name>: <Level>-<Class>-<Spec>

1) How old are you? What is your main language? What is your current server?


2) What position you are applying for?


3) Are you available to raid Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday from 6 to 9 server time (pst). Don't bother filling out the rest of the app if your answer is no.


23) Why do you enjoy playing your class?


5) Why do you enjoy playing your particular spec or what made you choose it?


7) Previous raid experience?


8) Cool What guild are you currently in and why do you wish to leave it?


9)Why do you want to join The Bloodborn?


10) Explain your gear/gem/enchant choices.*Include an armory link as well as a BeImba link(found here:http://be.imba.hu/)*

Ho'dear

10a) Please list your top 3 Stats with a brief explanation of your choices.


11) If you are a DPS, describe your DPS "cycle" on a boss fight where you can simply stand there and DPS. If you are a healer, describe how you raid heal and how you tank and/or raid heal. If you are a tank, describe your threat generation cycle


12) Please briefly describe The Bloodborn's loot distribution system as it is an important part of raiding. (Loot and Raid rules can be found Here)


14) Why should The Bloodborn choose you over a similarly geared applicant?


15) Are you applying to any other guilds? If so, is this your second choice?
Hint: If you are applying to multiple guilds at the same time, and The Bloodborn is your 2nd choice, please resolve those applications first.

16) Are you able to take criticism which can sometimes be harsh, yet always and only said when needed. And are you easily offended?


17) Anything else you would like to say?

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If you intend on raiding within the first month you're in the guild and/or are aiming to be a Sub or Core raider in the long run, please fill out the Raider Application.

The Bloodborn Casual Application

1) What are your in-game name, class, and level?

2) What are your age and the city/country of where you live?

3) Briefly describe what you do in real life. (Ex: Student/Work Description/Etc...)

4) List your current guild and any relevant guilds.

5) How did you find out about The Bloodborn?

6) Why do you want to join The Bloodborn?

7) Which class will do more healing: Priest, Shaman, or Turtle Mount?

8) Armory Link (please log out in PvE gear):

9) How do we distribute loot in the guild? (answer can be found here.)
(A) Loot Council (B)DKP (C) EPGP (D) Free Rolls (E) 2 of the above

10) List any alts that you have on this server and their level.

11) Tell us a little bit more about yourself:

12) Finally, as a casual applicant what are you expecting from The Bloodborn?

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Returning Guildmember App

1. Character name and class:

2. Did you G-Quit us or were you removed.

3. Why?

4. List some reason that you feel we should re-invite you.

Thank you.
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