You MUST be Level 80 to apply. There are no exceptions. If you recently started out on the server to be with us, tell us. Your application won't be seriously considered until you are 80 though.
You MUST possess some discernible personality.
You MUST be extremely proficient at your class.
You MUST enjoy both PvE and be willing to adapt yourself to the guild's needs.
You will only be contacted by us IF your application is being considered for trial. Due to the high amount of applicants we get per week it is unrealistic for us to contact you unless you are being seriously considered for trial.
Never contact an officer in-game regarding your application status during raid times. If you have a question you can direct it to Uro, preferably through the PM system on our message boards.
Who are we?
Raiding Rainbows started out as a group of hardcore gamers and officers from an assortment of guilds on Illidan. Though we have very fond memories of the past, our goal to better ourselves ultimately fueled the creation of this guild. It was at that time that we decided, with much angst, that we would start anew and pursue our own legacy in the realm of endgame raiding. Keeping in line with our extremely laid back attitudes and appreciation for humor, we looked towards our deity, LeVar "Reading Rainbow" Burton for inspiration. It was from his guidance that the name "Raiding Rainbows" emerged and our guild was born.
What are our plans for World of Warcraft?It is our goal and singular focus to complete all endgame content in a relevant time frame. We are committed to being on the cutting edge of progression while still maintaining a healthy balance in life. We will be actively pursuing and working to further build upon our credible and respected name in the raiding community. It is our desire to leave this game with a lasting legacy of excellence that can serve as the model for future guilds to come. Additionally, it is our goal to build a culture which reflects our personalities and provides an enjoyable and humorous atmosphere for our membership.
The Application and Subsequent Trial Process:All potential members will be subjected to an intensive four week trial period upon acceptance of their application for trial. During this period you will be evaluated on your personal merits, class competency, guild dedication, and ability to integrate into the guilds membership. We expect our trials to maintain 100% attendance during their trial period as well as to be prepared with all relevant consumables, gear, and items for the evenings raid of choice. Failure to uphold any of these expectations will result in expulsion from the guild. As a trial, it is your job to show us that you belong in Raiding Rainbows and can add value to our organization. Our membership enjoys many perks and as such to attain these rights you must prove yourself.
As a final word of advice, if you believe you are beyond these requirements, save us the trouble and do not bother applying. No matter who you are, you will be expected to complete the trial process.
Loot DistributionRaiding Rainbows currently uses an officer merit system. Raids attendeance (tracked every 10 minutes) and items received are tracked via the Rainbow Client, an in house distribution mod. The benefits of a merit system are quite obvious, especially in a game like WoW - the more you put into the guild, the more you will get out of it. Merit hoarding and "holding out" are monitored closely by our officers and forced looting will be done where needed to remedy a problem. More details on how our loot system works can be found on the loot rules page on our site. Specific examples can also be found in the member's section of our forums.
If you need to know more about how we distribute loot please contact an officer via PMs.
Guild LeadershipOur goal is to have a very strong leadership presence that interacts with the guild as a whole while - most importantly - leading as equals and not superiors. Without you there is no guild, you are just as important as we are. Our only purpose is to provide direction and handle any issues that may arise to ensure that the guild is run in the most efficient and beneficial manner. Good communication keeps a guild strong. Right now our leaders are as follows:
Guild Leaders: Lilsera, Qxn, Coachgordon, Otrebla
Guild RanksEach member will have a rank assigned in the guild. Our ranking system is as follows:
The Burt - Guild Masters.
Officer Burt - Officers of the Guild.
Raider - Full member of the Guild.
Casual - Former Raiders that are no longer able to meet our attendance requirements. You CANNOT be recruited into this rank.
Trial Member - A trial player of the Guild.
As a potential member of Raiding Rainbows we expect you to carry yourself to the same standards as the members of the guild. All applicants and members will be expected to show up to every raid and individual boss encounter properly prepared with all consumables, gear, and a full and working knowledge of the encounters. Failure to do so will result in point penalties and possible expulsion from the raid/guild. We expect to keep raids running smoothly and efficiently so a lack of preparation will not be tolerated. None the less, raiding is still meant to be fun and we encourage humorous dialog on ventrilo. All we ask, is that you remain quiet during boss encounters so officers can easily relay information to the raid without interruption.
AttendanceAs mentioned earlier, applicants are expected to maintain 100% attendance and members 90%. Failure to maintain these levels of attendance will result in expulsion, or in the case of a member, casual status until the members schedule is able to meet our expected time commitment. In the case of absences, we expect all members and trials to post well in advance if possible. In the advent of an emergency, trials and members can contact an officer or post up until raid time. If absolutely unable to notify an officer, you may approach officer's after the fact in a private setting. Unexcused absences will be addressed on a case by case basis and may result in point penalties and or guild expulsion if it becomes a persistent occurrence. In the event of birthdays, weddings, vacations, and other planned absences we expect you to post well in advance. Failure to do so will result in point penalties. We would rather have you post your going to be absent and show up, then leave us hanging. Attendance consequences will be strictly and actively enforced, consistent abuses of the guild's time will result in serious setbacks of your character's perks in the guild, including but not limited to point penalties and a loss of looting rights.
| Raid Schedule | |
|---|---|
| Sunday | 6:45pm CST - 11:00pm CST +/- |
| Monday | 7:45pm CST - 11:00pm CST +/- |
| Tuesday | 7:45pm CST - 11:00pm CST |
| Wednesday | 7:45pm CST - 11:00pm CST +/- |
| Thursday | 7:45pm CST - 11:00pm CST +/- |
| Friday | Free Night |
| Saturday | Free Night |
The raid schedule varies based on progression goals, as such raid times will change when new progression content is available.
Basic Trial Period InformationTrial Members are required to maintain 100% activity, exceptions will be handled on a case by case basis.
Trials are not entitled to loot.
Trial is a four week period determined by the officers. If needed, trial will be extended. If exceptional, trial will be shortened.
Trial members are rated on personal attendance, performance and feedback.
Personal performance is evaluated by members based on raid and off-raid performance.
Feedback is gathered from comments made in the trial thread. Voting is then held to determine whether or not an applicant advances from a trial rank to full membership.
All trials will be assigned a mentor. Mentors assist a trial while raiding giving them pointers and informing them of strategies used for the various fights they are partaking in. Mentors will also discuss concerns brought up by members with the trial.