Nyx

Casual implies that we don't take things seriously, and that no one else needs to either.

Nyx does take some things seriously.

Maturity and respect for one. A "casual" guild wouldn't go through the effort that we do to make sure we have only the most kind, mature and interesting members. A "casual" guild wouldn't spend 30-60 minutes on in-character interviews to make sure that potential candidates will fit, and that they know everything we can offer as they come into the guild.

Raiding is another. We raid to have fun and enjoy good teamwork, not for loot. When we go in to work together we expect everyone to do the best they can for the sake of the 9 or 24 other people there. We expect people to be there for friendship and accomplishment, not to be drama queens about loot. A "casual" guild doesn't have the thoughtful raid scheduling and drafting to best benefit the guild. A "casual" guild doesn't have the caring raid leadership we have. A "casual" guild doesn't make the kind of progression we accomplished, working hard without spending too much time on raiding.

Role-play is another. While we're no more a "hardcore" role-play guild than we are a "hardcore" raiding
guild, the emphasis we put on role-play events and interactions sets us apart from "casual" guilds. We have regular, well-attended social events to foster a strong sense of community. No other guild I know of has that kind of community.

"Casual" and "hardcore" are not the only options. There is something in between, better than either one. That something is Nyx.

Very well put, Barefoot.

/applaud

If I had to choose between a hardcore raiding guild and a hardcore RP guild, I would take RP over raiding. The RP is what attracted me to Nyx as a fresh Emerald Dream character. I have also been turned off and consumed by raiding (turned off Pre-BC and consumed in BC before taking a break from the game). The RP adds a degree of immersion in the game. I like how raiding is very casual and not progression-style while the loot system does not put anyone on a treadmill.

edit: Another element of Nyx I like are the connections we have with other guilds like <Pack Spirit> and <Amicus>

Well stated. Choose another word - how about 'mature' or 'respectful'? I use casual because my wife is in hardcore raiding guild and Nyx is indeed casual in comparison (not less mature) - thank Nyx for that - they are a bunch of miserable jerks to each other ((dont tell my wife I said so)). Its their full time job after they get home from work. Nyx is as far as it is raiding T5 content because it was mature and uses time wisely - not because we raid 4 nights a week.

On a similar topic, don't be too bummed out that its been difficult to get enough people for 25 man raids lately. The shirking commitment thing needs to be addressed, but I can tell you that this is happening to every guild I know on every server I know. Things will stabilize for the better soon - by x-mas ; )

Wow, Barefoot, one of the most interesting perspectives I have read recently.

Thank you.

Eyesore