Guild:Exuberance
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Good Morning! How much does that weigh?
That doesn't help me at all. This is a wiki, designed to spread referential truths to all people for free, but more likely to spread half-truths and unsubstantiated rumors. So I'll ask a more appropriate question.
What is Exuberance?
Exuberance is ...
Exuberance is what, exactly?
This continues to tell me nothing. Don't you have a creation story? Your grand narrative? The Ur-History of your group?
Tiresome.
..."wasn't for critics."
Once upon a time and a very good time it was there was a boomkin coming down along the road and this boomkin that was coming down along the road met a nicens little druid named baby Patrikswayze....
And the rest is history as they say.
Specifically, it was history that was created on January 19, 2006.
...
Something long and involved should go here. A vast recounting of our glorious hist'ry, like a litany of victories sung in the court of a king. Like the names of the noble fighters bespoken by Homer in his Illiad.
How will we know when it is time to frolic?
þe Ominous Omnibus
What are we about? Camaraderie, wit, and complete sentences. We are odd ducks.
Exuberance has few requirements other than that you read and be aware of our rules. No level 10 requirement, no recommendations, no tribute. As we've grown larger we've added the requirement that you are capable of well-spelled and polite speech, and that you have particular interest in our rules and general zeitgeist. While you don't need to know the word zeitgeist, it's a plus.
If you've just joined you should go and post in the roster thread. Let us know you're here, and who you are. Also, Please put your character name and level in your signature, along with any significant alt. This is even more vital if you have alts in Exuberance, or want them there.
The Guild master is a moonkin who spends more time dancing in Darnassus and talking with people than leveling. Her chief officers are a grizzled human named after a Chinese philosopher and someone who looks like Jesus. The other ranking members crossdress, gank, and give people very nice handmade gifts, which are shiny. Leetspeek and profanity are disapproved of, though not always prevented. /filter is sometimes enabled. Human sacrifice, dogs and cats leveling together, mass hysteria!
He seems a very discerning sort of bird.
- Telaril - Guild Master
- Zhuangzi - Officer
- Tristis - Officer
- Isolate - Ominous
- Myradin - Ominous
- Garntoggle - Ominous
- Vitessa - Ominous
- Piccoto - Ominous
- Wackamole - Ominous
- Shadowbow - Ominous
Recruitment/alt officers: These are good people to ask for information or an invite
- Rishya
- Larelle
- Aur
- Weln
Savor the void!
We aim to:
- Provide friendly, helpful, and encouraging green text with at least modest attempts made at spelling and grammar.
- Help new players learn about WoW and Dark Iron.
- Be generally absurd and incomprehensible in the most entertaining way possible.
The Guild Laws
- Don't be a Jerk. Or a Dick. But really, we're so nice we prefer to use the word Jerk.
- Help each other out whenever possible.
- If someone sincerely asks you to stop something, please stop it.
- Need before Greed.
- If someone is helpful tell an officer. Same thing if someone is disruptive. Give us a chance to settle things before they get out of hand.
- There is NO rule 6.
- Complete sentences are strongly encouraged, as are complete spellings of the words "you" and "are" whenever possible.
- Help other Penny-Arcade players and guilds, and give us a good name. We're all part of the same family.
- There is no stigma attached to leaving for another PAA guild but, if you do so, please say goodbye and let us know where you're going. We'd like to develop strong connections with the other PAA guilds whenever possible.
- We try to be girl-friendly and we have some kids in the guild, so save your more "salty" language for tells or chat groups. We're not nuns, but there are some other PA guilds you may prefer if you're all about the Wang. I can't believe I used the phrase "salty language," but there it is.
Guild ranks
- Ham: standard rank, everyone starts here
- Discerning Bird: Someone who has registered on the forums and posted in the roster thread.
- Intuition: Senior or distinguished member.
- Bad Medicine: Position of moderate authority, also the pool from which future officers are chosen.
- Ominous: Officer of fun.
- Officer: Slightly more serious, on occasion. .
- Guild Leader: Dubbed "boss," she does her best.
Aside from the Guild Master, anyone who is Ominous, or an Officer can invite.
If you would like an alt promoted to your main's current level as well you'll need to put that alt in your signature and let us know.
The lifeblood of our guild is the praise thread. Once you join you will hopefully know it well, and need to use it often.
Exuberance has a guild bank system, for donations of materials and for gearing up. Look here for more info.
Where do balloons go, Twisp?
Q: Are you recruiting?
- A: Yes! If you'd like in ask any of our guild members online if there are any officers on. Then send one of us a tell. Even if there are no officers on you will likely be able to find someone willing to invite you, if you ask politely.
Q: Are there any requirements?
- A: Only social ones. Don't be a jerk. Need before greed. Make an attempt at decorum. After that you're set.
Q: How do you feel about Alts from other PAA guilds?
- A: They are welcome. If you'd like to put your main's name and guild affiliation in your guild info, ask once you've joined. Here at Exuberance we believe that all characters deserve to be guilded. Friendly green text for all!
Q: I'm in Exuberance, can I add my alts as well?
- A: Alts are welcome, although they should be labeled as such until they reach level 20, at which point it is no longer neccesary. Also, any alts that are inactive longer than a month may be removed. This may be changed if the guild becomes full at any point. Finally, put your alt's name in your signature here on the forums.
Q: Your officer didn't respond. Do you hate me?
- A: No. Our officer may have been afk, or swamped with tells. Try another player, or try again later.
Q: PLZ INVITE! Ur guy don't answr Y? u h8 me?
- A: Yes. Yes we do. However a quick visit to Mr. Period may turn that hatred into love.
Q: Ok, I'm in. How do I get promoted?
- A: You register for the guild forums and post in the Guild Roster thread. After your first promotion further advancement is hard won, and requires generosity, kindness, and an ability to live with staying poor. But oh, the acclaim!
Q: Bah! I want concrete advancement goals!
- A: That's not really a question. But if you'd really like to help out more send a tell to a guild officer asking what you can do to help.
Q: Any plans on end game raiding?
- A: Not really. However if you'd like to run end game raids, go nuts! We do run a lot of raids on the "leveling" instances, everything from VC Deadmines to Maraudon.
Q: Do you do BGs?
- A: While we have been known to, the PVP-centric guild is the Kung Foo Roostaz. Still, once again... this guild is relatively organic. If there's something you'd like to see mention it. Chances are we'll just tell you to try to start it.
Q: What are your rules on inactivity?
- A: Characters who have not registered for the forums and posted on the roster thread (Ham) will be removed after a month of inactivity. Other characters have at least two months, though after one month of unannounced absence they may be demoted one rank. They will need to post on the forums again saying they have returned to regain their status. If someone plans on being gone for more than a month it is a good idea for them to post on the boards to that effect.
Q: I have another question or comment. Where should I send it?
- A: PM me or send one of the officers a tell in game.
