I’ve always wondered about my guild’s “image” on the server. I have always considered us the less than mature yet determined/focused raiding guild, but introspection is unreliable. Sure my recruitment macro says “raiding focused, adult 10 man guild” but I mean how serious does everyone take that? I wish I knew how people saw us as a guild.

I know when I pug (before the LFG tool), I would go through a thought process before delivering that invite. Am I trying to recruit? (omitted. unrelated to this post). If I’m not trying to find a new guildmate and I’m just looking to get a heroic done, I always check the guild of the players that reply. If I get three whispers, I’m going to avoid <arrogant douche guild> and <terribad can’t pug VoA> but pick up <mediocre clearing ICC> because he’s probably got some gear, and some humility. ^more

I’m always fascinated by the social aspects of this game (and the internet in general), so please leave me a comment and let me know your thoughts on the subject.

Explained: My thought process is a little more complex, as there are many factors to judge, <super leet non-douchey guild> might be a good option, but its a hit or miss, as I could get somebody that’s a “friends and family” rank and they just be terribad.