Thanks to everyone who made these past two meetings enjoyable for all of us! We really hope the new scheduled dual meetings were convenient for everyone!
Not too many announcements this time around, however we have 2 really big changes on the way this week. First off is Teamspeak. Teamspeak is a program that will allow voice chat with eachother. We really want to implement this in all our guild activites... to help strengthen our relationships with eachother and also add an advantage when teaming for raids and instances. If you dont have it already you may download teamspeak at www.goteamspeak.com.
The process is simple; open Teamspeak and under "Connection" click "Connect". Once there, the only spaces important to enter are "Server Address" and "Nickname". In the server address space, type 68.13.70.108:8767
This will always be the server we link to when using teamspeak. Once inside, look for a room entitled Aria Tama Asha. If there is not one, feel free to create one. The password is always the same. But in order to protect our privacy we cannot reveal the password here. If you do not know the password, please ask your fellow guildmates online.
Second big announcement is the revamping of the rank system. The rank veteran will be removed, and Officer, Member, and Initiate will be replaced with Elder, Spirit Guardian, and Wisp. All new recruits will start as Wisps like normal... once they become Spirit Guardians they will be eligible for the Name Earning Trial upon member's request. This will include grouping with 1 or more elder and the elder will analyze your playing style and personality through random use of fighting, conversation, ect. Afterwards 2 or more Elders will discuss what name is to be given to that player. This is very similar to the coming of age trials in native tribes. This will allow a more personal experience while playing the game and also allow each guild member to have his or her own unique individual place in the guild. Ofcourse, some guild members have been around for quite awhile and a trial may not be needed for we already know eachother well... other name earning opportunities will ofcourse arise through random encounters and experiences shared through the guild. This is not limited to just a group trial. ANYTHING can earn a name. Trials are by players request to recieve a garanteed name at the end of the trial. Name earning can happen anywhere at anytime!
Thats it for now, I'd like to remind everyone to remember that we carry a Guild Tag. Our actions reflect EVERYONE in the guild. I know its hard ot refrain yourselves when you get mad because someone steals your chest or angers you with an insult. Please try to remain calm. Instead, let the guild know of that person's behavior so we may know who the rotten apples of Aggramar are, and not let ourselves become one.