Looting System Changes

The success of a raid is partially dependent on the loot that drops at its conclusion and the system whereby that loot is distributed. In Karazhan and on occasional Zul Aman runs the guild has been using a "modified DKP" system (outlined on April 16th entry). This system hasn't been used in 25-man raids since we've most often done those runs along with other guilds who do not recognize our DKP system. In addition, with the explosion of kara teams recently (4 teams whereas we used to have only 2) it's been difficult to force team captains to adopt a system that is frequently confusing to use and difficult to keep records for.

With these limitations in mind I will recommend to the Master of Arms (Thesandman) that the modified DKP system be continued but its use only be optional. This means that each raid organizer will have to decide which masterloot system to use at the beginning of each raid. This will give raid organizers and raiders the chance to decide for themselves what looting scheme they want to play under.

The table at the end of this entry is a tabulation of "rollover points" accumulated by selected guildmembers who have raided recently.

Proposed Guild Ranking System

The above chart is very busy, but it outlines the new ranking structure for the guild. This system, which was approved by the guild officers on July 20, 2008, is based upon a "hybrid guild" model which includes a place for members who play casually, those who raid heavily, and everywhere in between.

Among the most important changes are the creation of a raid wing composed of two new ranks, "raider" and "veteran raider". Members must apply to the personnel officer, Anisicoria, to become eligible for this raid wing, and those raiders are held to different standards (set by Thesandman) compared to regular members.

In addition there are no more class officers. Instead there will be raid officers comprised of the respective team captains, and leading tanks, healers, melee dps and ranged dps. Bringing raiders to the officer group will help make our officers more reflective of our membership, which has matured over the last year.

This new structure will be a work in progress over the next few weeks. Let me know if you have questions.