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Posted by: mango.9267

mango.9267

A bit of history

IoJ was once a T1 server which fell to the bottom of T7 after free transfers ended. We slowly built ourselves back up, training our pugs and organizing our guilds, eventually climbing up to T4/T5 — only to be crushed again when Anet restructured Season 1. We’ve hit rock bottom before, suffered from low morale, seen waypoints built in our keeps, and finished last in Silver League.

And yet, despite this, it’s with a mixture of incredulity and pride that I’m writing this post. We braved the storm, rebuilt our community, and have begun to climb the ranks once more. What we need, however, is you!

Our goal is to stabilize in T3. We don’t care at all about Leagues. Let me repeat that. We don’t care at all about Leagues. We don’t care about stupid rewards, meaningless achievements, and artificial server stacking. We want to be stable and competitive in T3, without stomping or getting stomped by other servers.

Who we are

IoJ is without a doubt one of the nicest and most open communities out there, with no significant drama at all. We don’t tolerate trolling, griefing, or bad sportsmanship. We don’t rely on a few popular pugmanders or 1-2 WvW guilds to carry the server (having suffered from this mistake twice). We boast a variety of guilds and commanders, casual and hardcore, who come out every day.

We play defense and we don’t karma train. Every single guild and commander will hop map in a heartbeat if asked to defend IoJ BL. We have players and guilds who spend hours scouting our BL, walking yaks into our keeps, and sinking gold into upgrades and siege. We’re also one of the few servers with a strong OCX/SEA crew focused on defending our assets overnight and papering up enemy BL’s for the day.

Our guilds and veterans are fiercely loyal to each other and to the server. We’ve seen rock bottom, and we come out to fight anyway, whether it be in the face of overwhelming odds or in the face of those two annoying teefs slapping our yaks.

What we’re looking for

The only guilds we don’t want are ones who cause needless drama, bag farm at the expense of the server, and jump ship when the going gets tough. Other than that, defensive guilds, offensive guilds, GvG guilds, havoc guilds, pugmanders, camp flippers – you name it, we need it. Here’s what we’re in high demand for:

  • NA guilds, NA guilds, NA guilds! More than anything, we need NA guilds. We have many talented and hardcore NA guilds already, but relative to other servers in our tier, we simply don’t have the same population during this time zone.
  • 1-2 OCX/SEA guilds. If we want to be stable in T3, we need, ideally, a zergbusting guild and another havoc guild. We already have a coordinated night crew who would be more than happy to work with you.
  • 1-2 EU guilds. Currently, we have one large EU guild and a looooot of pugs. If you’re looking to tap into a rich source of players in this time zone, we’re the server for you.

What we offer

  • Server-wide Teamspeak and forums
  • Server-wide siege donation drives
  • Weekly militia training sessions
  • Fun WvW side-events (Thursday night quaggan raids, commander zergs, etc.)
  • Large pug population eager to learn and improve
  • Hardcore WvW guilds who communicate effectively and work well together
  • No queues (even on reset, the longest queues are 3-4 people)
  • No drama
  • One of the most stable and tight-knit communities to date

To end on a personal note: I wasn’t here for the first exodus, but I was here for the second. That night before Season 1, we were ticking at 30 PPT. Although there were times when I questioned why I should bother logging in, staying on IoJ and rebuilding the server has been one of the most rewarding experiences in this game. I’ve made a ton of close friends who would rather die in our last remaining tower than to give up without a fight. Soon, we were beating servers that once roflstomped us into the ground. And now, here I am, writing this post, with a mixture of incredulity and pride.

If IoJ sounds like it might be a good server for you, feel free to contact the following people in game:

Mango.9267 / Second Child
Hamster.4861 / Ried Stonefist (NA)
Banzie.5248 / Karnaige (EU)
Tonaius.6712 / Sanctus Custode (OCX)

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Posted by: Andrew Clear.1750

Andrew Clear.1750

Look forward to seeing you in t3. Sadly, it will just be a battle between you and us for 2nd, since neither of us is stacked enough to compete with DB or FA.

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Posted by: Reality.9256

Reality.9256

Definitely consider IoJ as a server transfer! It has been an amazing community!

I am really excited for what is to come for Season 2 and hope to see some more guilds or people come to IoJ =)

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Posted by: Banzie.5248

Banzie.5248

Look forward to seeing you in t3. Sadly, it will just be a battle between you and us for 2nd, since neither of us is stacked enough to compete with DB or FA.

If we get any guilds we’re talking too currently it definitely bolsters our chance against DB/FA. Especially with how many PvE players will be out the first 3-4 weeks. It really depends who Xfers where the next couple weeks. Looking forward to facing SBI again though without those poor and rude guilds that drug down your rep.

On IoJ now. As with second I never witnessed the first Exodus. However I began playing almost right after. I remember my first time going into WvW. We were ticking +5 but regardless there were people out there fighting and pushing to regain all of our stuff. The commanders and community was so amazing those first few times that I’ve become a hardcore WvWer for the past year. No other community truely compares to how IoJ is. I’ve been on all the top 9 servers currently with my alt to check out what it’s like else where.

IoJ has one of the best and most stable communities now a days and you won regret moving here.

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Posted by: Naz.2607

Naz.2607

IoJ has one of the best and most stable communities now a days and you won regret moving here.

Same, was here for the 2nd exodus & struggled thru the stomping of Season 1.

As an officer in a wuv guild that has tried 3 servers now, I can attest to the fact that IoJ has an awesome community! We have most definitely nestled in here on IoJ quite well.
We’re treated with respect and gratitude for our efforts, which was shockingly refreshing considering our experiences with previous servers.
If you’re an elitist troll, don’t bother coming here.
Like all the others that have tried, we’ll make sure you don’t stay long

Naz ©

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Posted by: Hamster.4861

Hamster.4861

much fun,
little bullkitten,
such competition

On a serious note though, Isle of Janthir’s WvW community is really something. Play for a few weeks and people start recognizing you and your contribution in WvW. We roll with the punches and don’t micromanage our guilds.

We play for the fun
We play to improve

Come to IoJ, and do your thang!

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Posted by: Tukmolytes.3467

Tukmolytes.3467

I am an IoJ original and I must say. Win or lose, I will be here defending IoJ from enemy server even if you outnumber us 100 vs 1 I will defend our towers. I have proven that and will prove to new comers that defense is still the best offense.

Tukmolytes [TRBO]
Isle of Janthir [2012-2017] → Fort Aspenwood [2017-Present]
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Posted by: PsyScape.6019

PsyScape.6019

I couldn’t agree more about how great a community IoJ has been lucky enough to have and have developed, from the start but especially over the last half year or so. I was a pure PvE player for the longest time till friends convinced me to try WvW. Now, with the people we have in IoJ WvW, it’s become the only thing I do because I enjoy it all so much.

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Posted by: Balmain.2813

Balmain.2813

1 for all and all for 1 , IOJ for LIFE

Edgey Of Aus (WOLF)

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Posted by: Areoh.7495

Areoh.7495

Great post Mang. IOJ forever!

______________________
Maeg Areo Hotah

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Posted by: Nike.9563

Nike.9563

DI looking for more active WvW players for NA prime time. Zerg busting guild please check out our website at http://damageincorp.net/. I can second all the praise this server’s community has gotten. Great people and guilds that are willing to help each other out. Join IoJ for a fun and competitive experience

Necromancer For Hire (Gold T6 Mats or Precursors accepted methods of payment)

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Posted by: Phenona.9457

Phenona.9457

Come to IoJ we have cookies and apple pies!!!!!

Phenona-Ranger, Somaina-Mes, Shaleo-Theif, Chrytheena-Ele, Milphina-Engi, Purpleppleater Yum- Mes.
Running [Lost] in IoJ

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Posted by: Ice Queen.4671

Ice Queen.4671

I second Second’s post. IoJ has a fun, competitive and no drama community. We do need more NA coverage; please consider us, if you’re looking to move.

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Posted by: WarLord.8430

WarLord.8430

Just got like 10 transfers that merged with DI from FC! If your looking for a Great WvW Community look no further. Great Guilds, Great solid community excited for Leagues!

http://damageincorp.net

[IoM] Immortals of the Mists http://iom.enjin.com
80 Guard, Leader/Commander
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Posted by: Banzie.5248

Banzie.5248

If you’re an NA guild looking to grow, expand, have fun and be competitive IoJ Needs you! We have tons of spots for NA guilds and room to grow in the NA timeslot!

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Posted by: bokkieskitten.8023

bokkieskitten.8023

I ,as your most loving Queen Buns, approve of this post!
IoJ is an amazing server with GREAT people that know how to parrrrrttttaaayyy!

*ceremonial BUNS gif attached

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Companion of Starlight Honeybuns.
You stole me, and I stole you.

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Posted by: Nike.9563

Nike.9563

Bump bump come join this great server.

Necromancer For Hire (Gold T6 Mats or Precursors accepted methods of payment)

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Posted by: msbehnke.3960

msbehnke.3960

Grass is always greener in IoJ. Good folks with a great community.

Mathaais, Guardian [WolF] IoJ Commander

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Posted by: bokkieskitten.8023

bokkieskitten.8023

Grass is always greener in IoJ. Good folks with a great community.

Maaaatthhhhhh, we looovvveee yoooou!

Her Majesty Lillium Honeybuns, Queen of IoJ[BUNS]
Companion of Starlight Honeybuns.
You stole me, and I stole you.

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Posted by: msbehnke.3960

msbehnke.3960

Grass is always greener in IoJ. Good folks with a great community.

Maaaatthhhhhh, we looovvveee yoooou!

Back at you Buns!

Mathaais, Guardian [WolF] IoJ Commander

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Posted by: Liam Wolf.8125

Liam Wolf.8125

I can attest to the great great community we have on IoJ. Been here since Beta.

The community at its core has never given up despite dropping from tier 1 to tier 7 and clawing our way up, now settling in tier 3.

We’ve been beaten into tempered steel. We try our best no matter what the odds.

We’re all here for good fights, good friends and good fun. If that’s something your looking for then IoJ may be the server for you.

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Posted by: Banzie.5248

Banzie.5248

Just coming by to thank all the servers for their interest in our EU guild, All 4-5 of your guys buy offers were generous and never even considered. So politely kitten off, I’m getting really annoyed by the amount of Mails and Whispers you people are sending.

I do not mind helping anyone actually interested in our EU Timeslot, But if you want me to relay you to the guild leader to only spam him to join your server/offer him a large amount of gold you’ll be blocked immediately from now on and your name added to a growing list of people to give to the other Coverage guilds so they can ignore you as well <3

Edit: Apologies if this sounds rude or offensive, I’m just really tired right now and this is on the top of the list for getting on my nerves the last couple days. I feel like sales people keep coming to my door non-stop even though theres a no soliciting sign.

Isle Of Janthir

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Posted by: Epsilon Atreides.3816

Epsilon Atreides.3816

Second Child’s done a good job above explaining why so many of us have stayed for so long. I’ve also been on the server since beta. The server offers a great environment, encourages a variety of playstyles (fights and PPT), and has some of the more balanced coverage in the mid-tiers.

If you’re someone who is looking for a relaxed and friendly community, but competitive wvw experience, take a look at IoJ – a server that measures success in fun and stability, and not in rank or season rewards.

Epsilon
Mag/FA

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Posted by: Misty Red Rose.9320

Misty Red Rose.9320

This is another plug for IoJ.

Our guild has been on IoJ since beta, and we watched it empty out when they ended free transfers a year ago, and then another emptying out right before Seasons. (Many of the guilds that left don’t exist anymore.) I watched the IoJ commanders and guilds pull together against unbearable odds where we were out-manned 10 to 1 in some cases. There were a lot of good days and really bad days, but we had a lot of players who never gave up, and many of those players are still here.

I don’t know what the other servers are like but I know the IoJ community has a great core at its base, that will stick it out and will never empty out and collapse the way some of the fad servers did.

We will always be here, and we will always be strong.

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Posted by: pixie.5940

pixie.5940

WE NEED MORE NA GUILDS<3 Beside that love IoJ from it’s ups and downs.
Even coming from DH to IoJ was worth it. Community nice, friendly and helpful.
Also always willing to get together and stay as a pack.
I’ve made many good friends from here as well.

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Posted by: Belisario.7694

Belisario.7694

If you guys are looking for a server, choose IoJ. The community is awesome, lots of friendly people. IoJ for life!

IoJ

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Posted by: Banzie.5248

Banzie.5248

NA guilds and Players welcome! You don’t have to worry about all your hard earned upgrades going away at night here. (most of the time >.<)

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Posted by: Menaki.6329

Menaki.6329

IoJ is without a doubt one of the nicest and most open communities out there, with no significant drama at all.

Here is a proof.

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Posted by: pixie.5940

pixie.5940

Just want help bump this thread keep it going so we can get more people over IOJ

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Posted by: Banzie.5248

Banzie.5248

Shameless bump

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Posted by: Hamster.4861

Hamster.4861

On IoJ, we also have our own comics.

COMICS!

https://www.facebook.com/SplitPersonalityRakta

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Posted by: bokkieskitten.8023

bokkieskitten.8023

There is also SO much love in IoJ!

Her Majesty Lillium Honeybuns, Queen of IoJ[BUNS]
Companion of Starlight Honeybuns.
You stole me, and I stole you.

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Posted by: Epsilon Atreides.3816

Epsilon Atreides.3816

Make a choice for beyond season 2. If you’re someone who cheers for the underdog, has a competitive side for wvw, and understands that helping others in your community is ultimately helping yourself as well….IoJ might be your last stop.

Epsilon
Mag/FA

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Posted by: Hamster.4861

Hamster.4861

shameless bump for IoJ! [&AgFzmQAA]

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Posted by: Reality.9256

Reality.9256

Bumping this up

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Posted by: Banzie.5248

Banzie.5248

Anyone in NA looking for a challenge Vs. FA/DB or the new found bandwagon HoD come join IoJ! NA is our most lacking timezone and we need people there! The 2400 Gem price is menial compared to how great a server and time you will have!

Isle Of Janthir

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Posted by: bokkieskitten.8023

bokkieskitten.8023

Ahem.

Me me me me meeeeee ( cough )

( Sings to the tune of ‘Part of your world’ from The Little Mermaid )

*Look at this keep, isn’t it neat?
Wouldn’t you think our collection’s complete?
Wouldn’t you think we’re the server…the server that has everything
Look at this map, treasures untold
How objectives can one server hold?
Looking around here you’d think
Sure, they’re a high pop server…
We got towers and supply camps a-plenty
We’ve got sentries and caravans galore
You want loot bags?
We’ll get plenty!
But who cares….
no big deal…
we want mooooooreeee

We want to be where the blood falls like rain…
We wanna see… wanna see them a-runnin’
blobbing around in one of those…what do you call em?
Oh – zergs!

Flippin’ those towers, you’ll get lots of champ bags
Bags that are required for bloodstone, and fragments
Rolling around, following one of those, what’s that word again?
Commanders

Where we roam…Where we zerg
Where we play all day and niiiiiighhhhttt
Pvp, Love that I can be…
Part of this reeeaallllmmm

What would I give if I could play WvW all daaay?
What would I pay to spend the rest of my life here with IoJ?
Bet’cha on other servers they don’t understand
Bet they don’t love their realm like we do
Bright happy players, helpful players
Readddyyy tooo fiiiiight

And ready to defend their land and homes
Ask’em all how they feel and you’ll get great answers
What’s IoJ about and why does it – what’s the word?
Rock?

So what do you think?
Wouldn’t you love, love to explore that realm?
Out of the drab…
Wish you could be…
Part of this reallllm!*

( Bows )

Her Majesty Lillium Honeybuns, Queen of IoJ[BUNS]
Companion of Starlight Honeybuns.
You stole me, and I stole you.

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Posted by: Banzie.5248

Banzie.5248

+! Mrs. Buns xD
(Yes +! cause 1 is too low to rate this masterpiece)

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Posted by: Banzie.5248

Banzie.5248

Two posts in a row cause I can. Come help stomp the HoD bandwagon here on IoJ! Looking for more NA to counter their massive amount of wagoners. You won’t regret the move to one of the best Gw2 communities!

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Posted by: daydream.2938

daydream.2938

Ioj is hardly the underdog for silver season 2. they are kicking yaks and bps butt atm. Look like they will place in the top half this season.

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Posted by: Reality.9256

Reality.9256

Ioj is hardly the underdog for silver season 2. they are kicking yaks and bps butt atm. Look like they will place in the top half this season.

We will be having a tough fight for 2nd or 3rd place for Season 2. (Probably will be fighting SBI and HoD for those places. I am not sure how the #s of HoD are right now since they got a bunch of guild transfers there from the free transfers).

The reason why we have such a high score right now against the two is because BP lost a few of their big guilds and YB lost a few other guilds as well (not as many as YB).

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Posted by: Banzie.5248

Banzie.5248

Still looking for NA players to fill the ranks and fights. NA is our weakest time zone so any and everyone welcome!

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Posted by: Hamster.4861

Hamster.4861

I’m tapping this like one of FA’s keeps

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Posted by: Reality.9256

Reality.9256

I’m tapping this like one of FA’s keeps

I’d tap any keep!

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Posted by: Banzie.5248

Banzie.5248

Bump!

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Posted by: Natronix.9827

Natronix.9827

Honestly hope you guys beat FA, you got a long history with said server. Hope IoJs community is still as warm as ever since I was there

Commander Nachonix

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Posted by: Banzie.5248

Banzie.5248

Honestly hope you guys beat FA, you got a long history with said server. Hope IoJs community is still as warm as ever since I was there

…One of us….One of us… One of us!!

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Posted by: Banzie.5248

Banzie.5248

IoJ is looking for more NA to compliment our coverage.

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Posted by: Hamster.4861

Hamster.4861

We are pleased to welcome [PR] Phoenixes Reborn to IoJ!
+ epic for our NA(est)!

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Posted by: Reality.9256

Reality.9256

Welcome [PR] Phoenixes Reborn! Looking forward to see you all around =)

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