05-13-2005, 04:11 PM
Come and ask. Everyone who has ever needed anything from me just came and asked. I've had an open door policy with this guild. My demeanor is not prickly or standoffish, last I checked. Need help? ASK. I'm not a mind reader, nor is anyone else. When 15 people are all talking about quests on guild chat (even if they're difficult) I'm not going to seek them out. Why? Because - ESPECIALLY WITH HUNTERS - there is the expectation that some enjoy the solo play and enjoy the challenge of doing a red quest on their own. One thing coming to mind is Lissa solo'ing that elite in STV last week. Hella hard, but she did it by changing tactics with her pet.
I think I speak for everyone when I sa y that every Lurker (past and present) is interestd in helping others, but effective communication is paramount here. Have you come to any one of our 60's and said "Is there any way you could help us with this? We need a __________." Yes, guildies work together, but you *MUST* take initiative as well. I am not the type of person to just say to a level 45 "Hey, I'll help with that" mainly because a younger Aleri might be able to help you and not zerg your XP - always an added benefit.
You mention our constant raiding as a reason not to ask. A small 60's secret here: we raid constantly because we're bored. ;)
So, the solution: effectively communicating needs and in game desires. I was called in on a Sunken Temple run last week because their priest went linkdead. I'm more than happy to help any guildie - Lurker or CA - if I'm aware that there is difficulty on the table. I don't always read Guild chat or general chat, but I do always read whispers, as was the case here.
It's kind of like verizon, just a phonecall away.
I think I speak for everyone when I sa y that every Lurker (past and present) is interestd in helping others, but effective communication is paramount here. Have you come to any one of our 60's and said "Is there any way you could help us with this? We need a __________." Yes, guildies work together, but you *MUST* take initiative as well. I am not the type of person to just say to a level 45 "Hey, I'll help with that" mainly because a younger Aleri might be able to help you and not zerg your XP - always an added benefit.
You mention our constant raiding as a reason not to ask. A small 60's secret here: we raid constantly because we're bored. ;)
So, the solution: effectively communicating needs and in game desires. I was called in on a Sunken Temple run last week because their priest went linkdead. I'm more than happy to help any guildie - Lurker or CA - if I'm aware that there is difficulty on the table. I don't always read Guild chat or general chat, but I do always read whispers, as was the case here.
It's kind of like verizon, just a phonecall away.