What? Do I See Another 25 Man Run Posted?
So a few things here that I would like to address:
- The Forgiven is NOT a raiding guild. There, I have said it (again).
- Mike and I would like to combine our two groups for a 25 man Heroic Naxx run.
- Group Alpha is overgeared for Naxx 10. This allows them to see 25man and get more geared for 3.1.
- This is an opportunity for fellowship, fun, comraderie...
So my heart here is this: I understand and agree with the premise that The Forgiven is not a raiding guild. I joined The Forgiven a year ago this coming April. In doing so, I was greatly excited to join a group of fellow Christians and play WoW. (You can all blame Ron on Vaanus for interviewing me and inviting me.) I was blessed as my Hunter was dragged through Kara by kind guildmates. I learned a lot, died more, and caused a few (many) wipes. I appreciate the opportunity to play with you all. As BC was wrapping up, TF (The Forgiven) had up to three separate raids running per week (2 x Kara and 1 x ZA) and sometimes more. I feel that we are in a similar spot today. We are beginning to consistently field 2 Naxx groups per week and make a stab at OS/Vault every Friday.
For me, 2 nights a week of raiding is generally my limit. This is what I have agreed upon with my wife and I'll get an additional night every once in a while. My intent (as I believe Mike's) is not to add more nights of raiding to the schedule but combine our groups and see 25 man vs. 10 man content. If we can coordinate to make this happen even every other week, that would be (to me) success. I know some of the TF are running with RAWR and will keep doing so, honoring their commitment. Many of us have run with them (including me) and the tone of the raid is much different (swearing, attitudes, etc.).
To sum up things, I don't want to place pressure on folks to add more nights on WoW to what they currently do. I believe we have quite a few folks who would like to see 25 man content within the guild. I know there are plenty of opportunities to do so within the SGA, but again that is not the same environment we get to enjoy within the TF. I am not knocking the SGA in any way, shape, or form. I take advantage of it's offerings, raids, etc. quite often. I see many runs where TF is filling over a third of the spots and believe we have a strong reputation within the SGA.
So my post here is kind of a random, but I hope that I have communicated my heart and intent.