As a raiding guild, we have certain expectations during raids that should help them run smoothly. Failure to meet these guidelines may result in removal from a raid. Repeated failure to meet them without effort towards improvement may result in removal from the guild. If you need help on any item, please speak with other guild members. Somebody is bound to have advice that will help.
Be on time. This means logged in and at the raid location for formup - typically 15 minutes prior to the raid start time. Unless special circumstances arise, people who are on-location will receive spots over those that need summons. Note that being logged on and in front of the instance, but afk, does not count.
Come prepared with adequate consumables, and don't forget to use them. Never go into battle without self-buffs.
Know or have an idea of the drops that you are likely to see, and how those items impact you (big upgrade, sidegrade, etc). The pace of loot distribution will be fast, and he who hesitates because they don't know their gear, will be lost.
Know the strategy as much as possible. This includes knowing the encounter, the boss abilities, the common strats, and watching a video or two, when available, before raid. Also be familiar with any strategy planned on our forums, as well as what we've previously done, if you weren't there.
Pay attention! When the raid leader is assigning things, or healing assignments are going out, this is not the time to be choosing a pretty companion pet to bring out. Know where to stand, what you're going to dps, heal, or tank... and if you don't, ask. Never charge into battle without a clue.
Be prepared to bring your "A" game for the full duration of the raid. If you are unable to stay for the entire raid or will be late to the start, reflect this via a note on your signup. If you feel fatigued in the middle of a raid, let someone know. We can either take a break to let people refresh a bit, or replace you (if you're sick or especially worn out or something) if it's just you. That's preferable to staying in and performing poorly. Nothing hurts morale more than regression due to avoidable mistakes.
The raid leader is responsible for the direction of the raid. If a raid member is not performing at the level required by the raid event, they may be asked to step out for a more prepared member. If they are asked to step out, it is not personal. Just seek some advice on how to improve for the next run.
Please offer the raid leader feedback during the raid, especially when they ask. Silence is not a valid answer when they ask what happened. However, try to keep direct whispers to a minimum. If you have something to say, say it in raid. That way the raid leader doesn't have to echo what you said.
If you don't have a lot of faith in a particular strategy that the raid leader is using, be prepared to give it your best shot anyway. You have to strike a balance between letting the raid leader know what isn't working, and letting them lead the raid. Sometimes decisions are made for reasons you might not be aware of, but they don't have time to convey the entire thing to you at the moment. Be patient, be positive, communicate when appropriate, and be a good follower of the raid leader.
During a raid, keep Ventrilo clear for directions and warnings from the raid leader. Raid chat is for joking and chatting, but it is important that the raid leader be able to communicate in order to keep runs moving. Down time is not only counterproductive, it also detracts from the fun. Remember raids are time to be focused and mostly serious. Some levity is good, but keep it reasonably quiet especially when strategy is being discussed.
Emergencies happen, and if you need to go afk, please say so. Otherwise, please wait for the designated time to take a break. If everyone takes a break whenever they want, we will waste a lot of time.