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We are not currently recruiting. Exceptional apps may still be considered.

(Leaving our form below just for reference.)

About us

We have been around since WoW retail began in November 2004 (and before, in many cases), and the majority of our members -- and a large portion of our raiding members in particular -- have been with us for upwards of four years at this point. This is likely because we actually enjoy playing together, but what do I know? We have a variety of interests and sorts of players within our guild, ranging from those whose primary focus is PvP and the Arena ladder, to those who are generally fairly casual, to those whose primary motivation is endgame raiding progression. This post is about that last group, and adding to it.

We raid up to five nights a week, four hours per night. Our raiders have spanned a geographical range from Australia to England, but Mal'Ganis is a CST server. During progression, we raid 4-5 nights a week, usually Mon-Thurs but sometimes Sunday also. We never do 25-man progression raiding on Friday or Saturday. Raids begin at 8:30pm CST (9:30pm EST, 6:30pm PST). We don't have nearly as demanding a raid schedule as most "top" guilds, and if you can't make 90% of the listed times, it's probably best not to bother. Looking ahead to Coliseum and its caps on hardmode progression, I'd expect a 4-day schedule while we're still mastering those hardmodes.

If you are looking to raid seven days a week, six hours a day, you'll probably find a better fit elsewhere. I think most guilds raid more than they need to, and I prefer to emphasize quality over quantity of time spent. The average age in the EJ raid group is probably in the neighborhood of 24 or 25, with more people tending towards the working professional end of the spectrum than the student end. I work too many hours each week to waste time screwing around when it comes to progression, and a lot of people are in that same boat. As a raid leader, I will be respectful and responsible in my use of your time, because I don't assume that players have unlimited quantities of it.

About you

I am looking for exceptional players, who are mature, highly competitive, and analytical in their approach to the game, while at the same time remaining humble and patient. Primadonnas, drama-mongers, and selfish players need not apply. I am looking for players who learn quickly, do not make the same mistake twice, multitask well, are attentive to their surroundings, and are able to quickly grasp the bigger picture of a given encounter, rather than just their class-specific narrow role. If you never die to any flavor of Shadow Fissure, never blow up the raid (unintentionally), and so forth, then that's a start.

While people who enjoy PvP, as do most of us, are more than welcome, PvE progression should be your priority when it comes down to it. (If you're a Gladiator-level arena player, that's a definite plus, however.) It should be what you build your character around, and the deciding factor in choices you make regarding gear and spec. Your history as a player should demonstrate experience and commitment to endgame raiding. Ideally, applicants will be players who have extensive TBC raiding experience along with extensive Ulduar hardmode experience.

Right now, as you doubtless already know if you are reading this, we're farming Ulduar hardmodes and looking ahead to the forthcoming patch.

You should enjoy the game as a whole, and plan to continue playing for some time to come. I'm not interested in a hired gun who logs on to raid, logs off after, and is never seen except for when we're raiding. You should also be a good social fit. If you're an active member of these forums, that's a good start.

You must be an intelligent human being, and you must be able to express yourself in a way that does not belie your intelligence. I don't care if you are God's gift to raiding -- if your ordinary communication consists of "culd u rez plz?? thx" stay far away, though if we're ever recruiting for the role of guild jester, your application may be filed away until such date.

I am aware that these standards are high, but I am quite content to remain patient for the perfect candidates.

Contrary to the application forms for seemingly every other raid guild on the planet, you do not need an exceptionally "thick skin" nor do you need to love dick jokes, racism, or have a propensity for masochism. Guild chat can be very much R-rated at times, but it's hardly a defining characteristic of the guild. If you're an exceptional player who has perhaps felt that some of the other endgame guilds weren't quite the social atmosphere you had in mind, we may be what you're looking for.

Class-specific notes

Mage: Do phenomenal DPS. Don't stand in the fire. At least pretend to occasionally look at portions of your screen other than where your sick crits pop up on SCT/MSBT. Seriously, though, this one's fairly straightforward -- we're looking for someone who's entirely on top of the latest theorycraft (mages in particular have seen themselves bouncing around between Fire, Frostfire, and Arcane as their optimal specs -- be prepared to min/max to stay on top) and who is also comfortable with applying mage "utility" when needed.

Priest: We're looking for a Holy priest in particular, with Disc as the likely offspec (we have a ton of Shadow hybrids -- but being comfortable with Shadow DPS in case it's needed is always a plus). All the above notes about overall play apply, but you also need to be an experienced and adept healer, who makes use of most or all of the many tools in your toolkit as needed. Please include in your application your perspective on how priest healing is best applied within a raid, including spell selection and how you feel you can best contribute as a healer on various healing-intensive fights like Freya+3, Thorim-hard, Mimiron-hard, and Algalon. Finally, in what manner and with what frequency do you use the levitate spell? Answer very carefully.

How to apply

Send me a PM on these forums, containing the following information:

1) Character name
2) Level
3) Class
4) Race
5) Current server (transfers are welcome, but let's talk first)
6) Link to Armory profile, and explanation of anything that may not be readily apparent from your Armory profile (alternate sets of gear, currently PvP-specced, etc.)
7) List of any serious alts you have
8) What are your usual playing hours? Are there days/times when you are consistently unavailable?
9) Guild and/or Guild History, with explanation of why and how you left and joined your current or prior guilds.
10) Explain what you perceive your character's role in endgame content to be. Explain how your current gear and talent choices mesh with performing that role, and any ways in which you are still working on improving your character. Links to WWS parses to illustrate your points are welcome.
11) Discuss your prior endgame raiding experience and your goals in Wrath of the Lich King raiding?
12) Why do you want to leave your current guild? Why do you want to join this guild?
13) Tell me a bit about yourself. How old are you? Where do you work or go to school? What is your gender? How long have you played WoW? What other MMOs have you played? Add anything else you feel is pertinent.
14) Please list any references (e.g., current/former guildmates) who could vouch for you. They won't be contacted unless your application is seriously considered and we have spoken further.
15) Out-of-game contact information (e-mail, GTalk/AIM/whatever info, etc.)
16) Applications will be posted on an internal forum for review and discussion by members. If you would like more confidential treatment of your application, specify this and explain why.

Put some effort into your application -- hopefully as much thought and effort as I put into writing this. If you have any questions or if anything above otherwise needs clarification, send me a PM. Once we have reviewed your application, we will be in touch.

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Please note, we will contact you to discuss your application further if we are interested, but don't expect to hear back right away regardless, until we have a good sampling of applications from which to make meaningful judgments and comparisons. Most applicants will never hear back from us.

 

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Opening recruitment on a limited basis for the above. Read carefully. Also shameless bump.

 

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Paladin/Druid slots filled. Keep those wonderful DK apps coming.

 

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Another update: That DK spot is still open. I just want to clarify something regarding the sort of app we're looking for, so that people don't waste their time. I'm not really looking for someone who will be on the same level as most of our current players. I already have reliable options that meet that threshold.

I'm looking for someone who will be better than the majority of our players, with application credentials that make that fact very evident. That means some or all of the following:

• Top-50 pre-nerf M'uru/Kil'Jaeden kills
• Gladiator-level PvP experience
• Main tank experience and/or raid-leading experience in one or more competitive progression-oriented guilds
• Outstanding DPS (6k+ on Patchwerk) on a consistent basis, with whatever the top spec/gear/glyph setup at the time has been.

If I'm not going to immediately see that from reading your app, it's honestly best not to bother. We don't do trial invites, or anything like that -- I need to be able to know as a matter of certainty that you are one of the best players out there simply by reading your application. I don't mean to be condescending or dismissive in saying that. I'm just being honest, and I don't want people to invest time in composing an app only to be disappointed.

 

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Positions filled for now. As always, exceptional (and the post above this is a rough indication of what "exceptional" means to me) applicants are welcome to contact us.

 

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Updated thread with new openings.

 

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Updated thread with crucial priest question.

 

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Recruitment closed for now.