Dark Clouds Gather

[Mirajj]

And here is where I attempt to back off a bit so I don't get flamed to all hell.  I love the lurkers.  I think it's a great social guild/atmosphere.  Let me say though that some people just want more?  If I was still in lurkers would you expect someone who can raid 7 days a week to actually settle for 2 if I'm lucky?  2 people WILL NOT kill the lurkers.  3 people wont.  It's a serious blow especially given the players, but just how many people is lurkers short of to even try to do raiding with a casual atmosphere.  Militis Justica does it... and by my last count there were over 130 active 60's (with some hardcore players and some casual they can field a raid 3-4 times a week)
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I think that this is also a crux of the problem. Most of us work, and I have to admit, I looked at IA a while back, when I was frusterated with the pace in my mid-50's. But there was no way in hell I could make even half their raid schedule for a week, with my work schedule on days. On nights, it was even worse.

This seems to be the case for most Lurkers. Even with our 2 nights a week schedule, I miss every other week, due to work. As much as I love WoW, I can't put it ahead of the job that keeps the power on and the gamebill paid. ;)

If I had the time, (and was single, as I doubt that Taakal would let me raid that much) I might have joined IA.

But I'm finding that Lurkers/CA fits me just right. The only move I've ever considered was sideways, to CA. There are a ton of great people over there, and I wish I could get to know them the way I have the Lurkers though Guild Chat.

I guess the thing is, that the Lurkers works for me. I can understand people moving on. I understood when Griz/Ab/Sommli left. I understand now when folk are leaving. This doesn't mean that I don't feel a little hurt and the typical "I guess we just aren't good enough" but I understand why they leave. I notice that there doesn't seem to be much understanding as to why most of us are upset. I do think that it's not so much that we are upset at them, personally, but at the situation.

We've worked so hard, and are so close, for a 'casual' guild. It seems like people see the land we've been sailing for, and are jumping ship so that they can swim there faster.

I understand about wanting to be "first". To figure the stuff out. But I've been told and been through several Onyxia encounters, and being told about it can't compare to actually getting in and getting your hands dirty. I'd hate to have to be the MT, and finding that damn sweet spot on the wall, while the raid is getting pounded around you.

Anyways, enough rambling...I guess what I'm trying to say is I understand why you are leaving, all of you, and I hope that you find the fun in the game again. Luckily for me, I've found it, and am happy where I am.