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Thanks Whitey

I think its best to kick off doing 10 mans, when we have enough raiders doing 25 man.

There will be a lot of 10 man guilds out there. Cause why would you wanna go 25 man with 3 loots while u can progress in 10 mans faster with just 2 loots. Its hard to come up with idea's, so here are mine..

The reasons I can think of (currently) is:
- having a big group where all members can be part of the raiding team,
- the vibe of 15 more players inside the raid and the feeling/rush by going 25 instead of a minimal 10 man
- More different opinions (mind the 40 man raids back in vanilla... that was awesome..! Also a big rotation of classes, (bad thing: bigger chance of whiping if 1 person messes up (remember: c'thun)).
- I think it will be unique having a 25 man group going

The reasons of going 10 man might be:
- Faster progression
- Steady group
- Easier to get to know each other and their raiding behavior

With 10 mans there are less chances for a person to raid. People will not feel like they're a part from the raid group if they finally get a spot.. The tension to go with the same group during 10 mans is higher than with 25 mans. Some will leave and find another guild where they will be allowed to raid. There shouldn't be a steady raiding spot during 10 mans to avoid this tension.
To avoid all this, going 25 man and have more equal opportunities to raid aswell as swap out members might give some benefits

Apart from that, I don't mind going 25 or 10 but fairwise I would say, go 25 man and get some rotation going.

Sad to announce but I'm going to hold a break until Cataclysm.

This is best for my motivation and focus at the last (thoughest) study book thats needed for my job, aswell as the motivation to play the game when Cataclysm arrives.

Therefor I thank you all for raiding with me as I liked raiding with you all and I hope to be a part of the raiding team again during Cataclysm. Thanks for reading and good luck the upcoming weeks!

here's mine
 
have 1 of the 25 man sindy fight if u wanna see me dead in a iceblock.lol
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Lovely ui section here!

Here is my ui. Full resolution if you click on it. Using Elkbuffbars, X-Perl in the above left corner, d3_lightweight_orbs, Bartender and all the likes.

In the above right corner there are alot more addons attached to the minimap, they will be unhidden while you mouseover (sexymap). Something like proculas and itemrack. In the above middle is an addon that shows how long it takes to down a mob or boss.

Also got milkscrollingtext in the middle, showing my heals or damage.

Slightly edited today with kgpanels and some druid art, click for bigger picture:

Its linked to the dkp award so as soon as you get the first award your name will pop up on there

Ahh that made it clear, thanks!

Thanks for the update!

Hmm... I'm feeling like a slacker because my name isn't even showing at the attendance list, yet I've been there . Not that only 1 healer/melee dps name would matter a lot, but still.. its one missing Please add it up next time

Meanwhile, the 10 man heroic icc idea sounds good to me. Hell perhaps even some lovely insanity achievements out there in those old instances..
Although I get the feeling that there's going to be a HC raiding group and a normal LK killing group.

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Raiding as a tree (I like the new upcoming changes in cata, only in tree form when its needed) is most effective with haste at about 856, unless you are specced with Celestial Focus (735). Usually getting CF means slacking in important resto talents.. Personally I hate getting CF due this. Its not needed anyway because there is plenty of gear to get to the soft cap (856), else there is gems. This ofcourse depends on the raid setup aswell due haste buffs.

I'd refer to this thread: http://www.mmo-champion.com/threads/683669-Resto-Druid-Guide-Updated-for-3.3 for everything you need to know while playing as a resto druid The builds there refer to a lot of options. Choose what you like the most. Personally I don't like to rely on nature's grace that needs a straight crit (no crits from hots) to get to the haste cap. Thats why I suggest you go for atleast 856 without CF.

You can even toy around with rapid rejuv (haste) because of our rotation in hots.. Sometimes 11 sec rejuvs are too fast.. taking 18 seconds are slow but effective in certain encounters. You'll notice soon enough - this is a note that even Glyphs are important to take a look at.

Edit:
Currently I keep swapping the following glyphs to test it out:
- glyph of rapid rejuv (I like this hasty hot ticks) -with- glyph of rejuv (This takes my rejuv 18 second and effective when health is under 50%. This WAS handy at festergut or precious and the like. If people are geared for it, it ain't needed anymore.)

- glyph of nourish (extra healing while hots are on it, helps alot) -with- glyph of wild growth (mainly handy in 25 mans)

The one I don't swap is: glyph of swiftmend.

Enjoy!

Top app Stefan ....Give an officer a wisp in-game for invite

On a personal note my dreams of a druid only guild get one step closer muhahahaaa

Great! Thanks!
 
On the off topic note! Lol! You're making me remember things from back in the vanilla days... Druid only: Onyxia with 40 druids, Arathi basin and such.. ! Insanely fun!

@all, thanks for the replies! And Kracau... Now I have pictures in my head with mad scientist ripping of their hair.. Ala Einstein hair... Combine Einstein with alcohol.. I guess thats what dmr is like!

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You

Who are you? Where are you from? How old are you? What kind of work do you do?
I'm Stefan living in the Netherlands, near Lunares or better known as Peter. I'm 24 years old and have a job in ICT.. No its not Wow..

What's your situation at home like?
I'm looking for a home currently, so I live with my parents while waiting/looking for one to be on my own.

What kind of internet connection do you have?
Cable, 20mbit. No d/c problems.

What are the core specs of your computer?
A watercooled, Core 2 duo pc with 8 gigs of memory and  a 4890 vapor x videocard.

How long have you been playing computer games and what kind?
During the days when we had a 286 pc.. with lotus 3 on it!!!

What kind of raiding experience do you have?
Completed vanilla WoW as a resto druid while being in Midnight Reveries en Stature of the gods on Al 'Akir (nickname Liquid). Played a bit in TBC while doing MH, SSC and TK.. I needed a break from hardcore raiding than so I sold my grand marshal char at that time.

Later on I came back on the current char, Seventails. They introduced achievements.. and again.. Naxxramas.. How inventfull :eyebrow:! Wish I didn't sold it before due achievements;)! Back to the story... When I started again, I've had more time.. Being hardcore to casual (in between). Now I have done ICC10/25: 10/12 and 8/12 HC. The HC part is mainly in ICC10. I've accomplisted HC's  within Enlisted, which disbanded last week.

What other guilds have you been in and why did you decide or were forced to move on?
Guild disbanded, leaders/officers went to another realm. For more, see above.

Do you actively play any alts that we could find you in in case we need to contact you?
Sometimes I play on Socialburn. Lunares has me on his real id list aswell.

The player that can vouch for me is Lunares.

What are your plans for the game?
Kill the Lich king, perhaps even on HC as a casual and enjoy the expansion; Cataclysm. Which will introduce new challenges

In what way would you like others to know you?
Loyal and social player, willing to help for the best interested for the guild.

Tell us about your personality, and why you enjoy the game.
Usually I'm a pretty quiet person. Unless there's something completely wrong or of the charts.. Or if there is something in need of help. Than I open my mouth for sure or help out. Same goes for helping out with my ideas.
Besides this all... If I got my mind on something than I will go for it. I tend to research alot before opening my mouth.

The game is fun due having new challenges all the time . The most fun you get is from fellow guildies.

Name one thing you don't like about WoW in its current state.
Dual spec. I want it quattro spec or more...


Your character

Please link to your armory profile.
Hmm a test to see if I'm capable to do this... or just clicky-clicky for officers?
http://armory.wow-europe.com/character-sheet.xml?r=Aszune&cn=Seventails

Why did you decide to play this class?
Because its a hybrid and a hell lot of fun than any other char in the game.. In my opinion

What do you think your class' role is in raid content?
Actually its great due being so versatile.. I just hate it when there's only dual spec and not quattro spec... Moonkin, kitty,bear and a tree.. For all classes there's enough to do.. I like feral kitten and Resto the most. As a druid healer I like to heal both ways, raid and tanks and sometimes just cyclone/root in encounters or bress, let me stick in casterform and heal pls!! (expansion!!)..
As a feral I like the intense rotation. Its one of the hardest in game.

Comment on your build. Why did you choose it? What do you think of other builds of your class? Why didn't you choose one of those? (important question)
I mentioned it a bit in the above question.
- Moonkin has a boring rotation, its not fun being a robotchicken and still do good dps. It might be needed for Saurfang HC
- Feral dps is a fun rotation, its though but awesome to do and the dps output is great as hybrid! Not only single target dps, also aoe..
- Resto remains the most fun.. Throwing hots and keeping everyone up.. being a hybrid and still versatile in raids.. Saving others by using ur roots/cyclone and heals.. yeah its fun, allways been..
- Tank is not as great as feral kitten.. I just don't like the little rotation it has to keep aggro.. single targetted.. Aoe targets are quite a challenge. I do like the fact to get the aggro of loose mobs.. hehe..

I choose feral dps spec (getting about 8k dps), without speedy kitten or charge. Why? To maximize my raid dps, single targetted. With knockbacks it might not be better.. still breaking my head on this one.. Looked well at hitrating/expertise/arp with the current gear.

Well the healing spec speaks for itself I've got enough haste to NOT spec for extra in balance and I like to get the max out of me, mana wise and healing wise.

This guild

What do you look for in a guild?
fun, social and respect for eachother. During raids Iexpected the best out of eachother. I don't mind whiping but I don't like slacking either. I give my best and I want this in a guild aswell. Keep in mind of the social aspect in game and the fun. I don't like military leaderships or people that keep swearing if we whipe.

''Dead Men Raiding'' - What comes to mind when you see that guild name?
Well at first I though you all were dead due having alcohol while raiding.

There are other guilds on the server, why did you apply to us?
Because I like the raiding times, the progress and knowing Lunares in real life. This is the reason that you are my first choice.

Have you read our 'what we look for' and 'philosophy' posts? What do you think of them? They fit me.

Annoying questions

A guildie says something you find offensive, what do you do?
It depends on the situation and whats it about.. How he/she brings it.. On a sarcasm way or did he/she mean it? Usually I say something about it but I might aswell ignore it.

Cake or Pie?
Pie.......  http://www.weebls-stuff.com/