“Tears of Vengeance” WoW Guild

<Tears of Vengeance> - a alliance guild which prides itself on its warm communal atmosphere - has three 10-man raid teams: B.L.U.E., B.L.A.C.K. and Team Phoenix. Each team has its own goals, expectations and schedules. Please read below to see if any of the teams are a good fit for you. As a guild, ToV's main goal is to build a community that fosters strong relationships and enhances our members' lives. We think of ourselves as more than just a guild, but as a bit of a family; most of our members have been with us for years, and many of those who leave our community eventually miss it and come back home (we also boast one of the most active web communities of any guild - members have made well over 135,000 (and counting) posts on the ToV website!). Although we have a strong history of raiding success that we are proud of, we are not a raiding guild. More than any boss kill, we take pride in times we've been there for members who've had real life crises. If you are interested in joining one of the raid teams but not ToV as a guild, please be aware that this may be an option. Our teams have the following recruiting needs as of April 19, 2013:

• B.L.U.E. - Not recruiting
  
• B.L.A.C.K. - Not recruiting
  
• Team Phoenix - One (1) healer with dps (or possibly tank) off-spec; prefer shaman or monk at this time
  
  To apply please visit our website at http://www.tovguild.com

About our raid teams:

B.L.U.E. - a progression-based raid team who is 11/12 in ToT as of April 19, 2013; we are currently composed of 13 members that raids 3 times per week (Wed, Thur, Sun) from 7:45pm-11:30pm (EST). With a full roster of 13 people we average 1 person sitting each night which is typically done on a volunteer basis. Our philosophy is that sitting one person a night is better for the team then cancelling raids when somebody is unable to attend. We have team members who are married, have kids, jobs, etc. We have a lot of raid experience and to varying degrees a lot of experience raiding with each other. The majority of our team's raid history together dates back to Vanilla WoW with a few then in Wrath and Cata. We have low turnover (and low burnout) because above all, we raid to have fun with guildmates whose company we genuinely enjoy. This team is led by people with years of experience balancing progression with having a good time. Please see http://www.tovguild.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=13397 for more information, including expectations and loot policy.
Contacts: Esden, Synarius, Danovias.

B.L.A.C.K. - Team B.L.A.C.K. is not currently recruiting new members. If an opportunity to recruit presents itself this profile will be updated with details.
Contacts: Stewie, Pelisse, Kaing.

Team Phoenix - A more laid-back team but one that still cares about progression and challenging ourselves. As of 4/12/13 we are 1/12 in ToT and 11/16 in the prior tier (MV, HoF, ToES) and continuing to raid all of those instances; raid times are 9:00-11:30 server W, F, Su. Team Phoenix has a history and a culture of collegiality and balance - recognizing members' real life commitments, trying to keep raiding fun and not make it a chore, yet working hard and concentrating to get those boss kills. Our team includes a number of couples and parents, and the raiding atmosphere is friendly and relatively family-oriented. That means a bit of risque banter is ok, but plain crudeness is not - no yelling, rare swearing (the occasional outburst is understandable!), and absolutely no offensive slurs. The team's progression goal is "mediumcore": while we may not zip through new content at breakneck speed, we do intend to keep pushing to progress farther and expect raid members to come prepared and willing to tackle harder content in pursuit of that goal. At the moment (4/12/13) we have a substantial roster but some who cannot participate consistently; we could use one healer with a dps or possibly tanking off-spec who is willing to play either role as needed and can raid regularly at our current times.
Contacts: Modnar (Modnarii), Frio
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What you can expect from our guild:

• We are a democratic guild. If you join, you will have the opportunity to help shape our future. The Guild Master and the major officer positions are decided by election, and any major decisions are brought to a guild vote.
  
• We say "if one member has a problem, the guild has a problem." We won't always be able to please everyone, but we do our best to make sure everyone's concerns are heard and responded to.
  
• We will treat you with respect and see you as a person - not just a class, a spec, and a pile of gear.
  
• If you join us, you join our community. If at some point you can no longer raid, we will NOT remove you.
  
• We try to keep together friends and family. We cannot promise that your friends and family will be able to raid regularly with us, but we can promise they will get a chance to join our guild.
  
• We will always respect the fact that your real life takes priority over anything WoW-related. A good number of our members are couples and/or parents; we know what peoples' priorities should be.

What we expect from our members:

• That you be respectful to other players - not just fellow guildmembers, not just members of the alliance faction.
  
• That you realize loot isn't why we play this game. Even the best items in WoW will be obsolete next expansion, but hopefully the friendships you form and the memories you take will be with you for years.
  
• That you make an effort to get to know and go on runs with your fellow guildmates (not just those that raid). We don't want people who only log on during raid times.
  
• That if/when you do come to a raid, you focus and do your best to be prepared. This may sound like a progression-oriented expectation, but it isn't; it is disrespectful to your fellow guildmates to come to a raid and go afk or not pay attention.
  
• That if you have criticisms/suggestions, you voice them in a constructive fashion.
  
• That you acknowledge you don't know everything and are willing to take advice if it's offered to you in a constructive fashion. We would rather take an okay player that's willing to learn and has a great attitude than a good player who thinks he's God's gift to WoW.

If you have any questions about joining <Tears of Vengeance> or one of its raid teams, please contact any of the above-mentioned contacts or Stewie, our officer in charge of recruitment.