Server preference: NA. Jade Quarry if possible for WvW reasons but it’s not a high priority. So if you are not JQ but you feel you are a good fit, give me a hollar!
Play Type Preference: Primarily PvE, dabble in PvP, want to do some more WvW
Player Style: Casual
Active Time: I play odd hours but the most consistent time would be late at night (after 10pm, -8 GMT / PST) so a guild with a lot of West Coast USA and/or Oceania & Aussie players would be ideal
Voice preference: I do not use any voice programs, read “About Me” for why.
Social preference: I strongly prefer guilds which are active during my play times (see above) and have players who like to chat on the guild channel. If there are tumbleweeds rolling in your guild and eternal silence rule your channel (regardless of your voice program status), it’s not for me.
About Me: I am a grizzled veteran of GW universe, I’ve been playing the game ever since after few months GW1 first came out. I’ve been a guild leader in both GW1 and GW2 as well an alliance leader in GW1.
As the wheel of time turns, my life has changed. I am now married with a sweet toddler so I have real life obligations preventing me from playing all day which probably is a good thing. I do log on nearly daily but there will be occasional periods of absence due to family events such as visiting in-laws and stuff like that.
Due to my limited playing time I have to be selfish so I can focus on meeting my in-game goals. But if possible I do enjoy doing guild events and from time to time I am more than happy to jump in to lend someone a hand. However my social needs are met by having an active chat channel. When I log on, I like to say hi and actually get some responses as well as when I leave, I like to say bye. I also enjoy talking about random things, both in-game and out of the game.
Ok ok ok enough already, why you are refusing to use voice programs, you insane bunny!?! The answer is simple – I’m Deaf. There is simply no point in me using Teamspeak or whatever else is out there. While I certainly have no problems with anybody else using those programs, people often forget to let me know crucial information via guild chat, whisper, whatever for guild events so there are times where I missed out on this or that simply because someone forgot to let me know they’re going there or they are going to do that. This is not a good feeling on my part and sometimes it aggravates my anxiety disorder. Recently one of my guilds’ leader insisted on everybody using TS for raids or they couldn’t participate which really upset me. I have made valuable contributions to that guild including recruiting more than a dozen new people ever since I joined a little more than a month ago and suddenly I’m worthless.
Mmmm ok but… There’s no buts. If you’re not willing to take a risk and allow me to participate in a raid, do not bother inviting me. You will only upset me and I’ll be looking to leave eventually for hopefully a greener pasture. If you are not willing to work with me and value me as a member, go on along, nothing to see here.
Fine fine, what about repp-ing? If your guild have a 100% rep policy, forget it. Your guild has to earn my representing time and points. Basically if your guild is active, there are people using chat channel, and your officers are willing to put in a bit of effort to work with me as a player, I will definitely represent your guild.
Final Thoughts: I am a good person to have in your guild. I appreciate a good community and am very loyal to those who earn it. This translates into me working hard for your guild such as recruiting people and making contributions to the guild community. I will be there to cheer on individuals’ successes and rally them to try again if there is a failure or something.
