Guild:Nurfed (Blackrock US)
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Overview
- Guild Name: Nurfed
- Server: Blackrock (PvP)
- Battlegroup: Bloodlust | BG9
- Faction: Horde
- Website: http://www.nurfed.com/
- Affiliates: Nurfed UI and Rupture
History
Nurfed has been together for well over five years, and was founded during the early days of Shadowbane. We have been a prominent figurehead in the WoW community since its inception, even dating back to the alpha version of the game. We were the first guild in beta to access Upper Blackrock Spire (the first "keyed" raid dungeon of the game), and we have been at the cusp of progression ever since. We have numerous highly ranked world kills dating all the way back to Molten Core, where we also acquired the first legendary item to be found in the game, the [Talisman of Binding Shard]. More recently, we accomplished one of the earlier worldwide kills on Illidan (slain in August), and we continue to preside at the top for being one of only a handful of guilds capable of clearing Sunwell Plateau, which also afforded us top 10 world kills on Kalecgos, Brutallus, the Eredar Twins, and possibly M'uru.
As a tightly knit group of players -- many of whom are friends in real life -- we enjoy being the best we possibly can at everything we do. With only 40 total guild members (excluding a recent influx of alts), we can ensure that the guild atmosphere remains upbeat and friendly. Every one of our players feels privileged to be part of such an exceptional guild.
Many of us are also very active in the PvP scene. We are currently sporting the #1 rated 3v3 and #1 rated 5v5 arena teams on Bloodlust, which is often reputed as being the toughest battlegroup in all of WoW. Not only that, but we also managed to secure season three's Vengeful Gladiator title for 5s. Additionally, one of our teams was recently chosen to participate in the invite-only "Best of Bloodlust" tournament, hosted by SK-Gaming, where they competed up through the semi-finals. Also worth mentioning is that we allow our players to attend various tournament functions while playing on other teams' rosters. For example, Teeb currently plays for Team Pandemic alongside Noktyn, Nitrana, Douja, and others. Similarly, Glorin is playing for the US division of SK-Gaming.
F.A.Q.
- Do you honestly raid so little? How is that possible?
- Yes, we truly only raid 12 hours per week, and that's at the absolute maximum. A typical progression raid week for us is Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday, all from 8:00 PM EST until Midnight. You will never raid on a Friday or Saturday in this guild, and you will only be asked to attend on a Thursday or Monday a few times per year. The vast majority of our competition will devote more time to a new encounter on their very first day than we will in our first week. We emphasize skill over time spent. Currently, we clear all of Sunwell Plateau on Tuesday evenings in about three and a half hours, as can be seen here.
- What type of loot system does Nurfed use?
- Nurfed uses GM-assigned loot, where the GM receives Officer input. This method is widely known as "merit" or "loot council." We do not use any variation of DKP, though we did develop our own DKP suite and released it for public consumption prior to The Burning Crusade. It can still be found for download at the Nurfed UI website.
- Alright, then how many Officers are there?
- We have three Officers, and we do not believe in the notion of class leaders.
- Most high-end raiding guilds have hundreds of members. Why don't you?
- Our active roster currently sits at 33 players, but we have around 40 total members. We will never deviate much from these numbers -- we feel that a smaller guild helps foster a deeper attachment to one's fellow guildmates, and lasting friendships inevitably emerge. Moreover, a limited player base is far easier to manage, thus creating a smoother, more efficient raiding experience for everyone.
- If I apply, will I actually get to come on Sunwell raids, or will I be benched as a "back-up"?
- We do not recruit back-ups. Assuming you are adequately geared, you will be permitted to come to any raid -- even progression. For example, our most recent recruit's very first raid was against the Eredar Twins, where he participated in our initial kill. However, that is not to imply you will never be sat; certain encounters require a very specific raid composition, of which we have little control over.
- How exactly does recruitment work in Nurfed, and will I receive a guild tag during this period?
- Trial membership is a six-week process. You are permitted to form your own guild during this time, as you are not awarded a Nurfed guild tag until you become a full-fledged member. Furthermore, membership status is contingent upon the entirety (as in 100%) of the guild agreeing that you are someone we'd like to keep around. If a single member vetoes you for any reason, you will be let go.
- I heard a rumor that you don't recruit women. Is that true?
- Unfortunately, skilled female gamers are a rarity. We are not averse to women in this guild; we are severely allergic to drama queens and attention whores, though.
- Why don't I ever see you guys posting on the forums?
- Generally speaking and with few exceptions, it is against guild policy to post on public forums. Specifically, it is forbidden for members to participate in any sort of "raid progress" thread. We prefer to let our accomplishments speak for themselves. Likewise, we frown upon guildmates who trash talk to anyone via any medium (unless it is plainly in jest and with good will). We have a zero tolerance policy for douchebags, egomaniacs, or otherwise shady individuals.
- I noticed that Nurfed is near the top of some WWS records. Where can I find your reports?
- We're not giving out the guild link. You'll just have to sift through the search feature. Sorry!
- How is the guild handled internally?
- During progression, the guild bank pays for all repairs and respec fees, furnishes enchanting materials, and acts as a supplement for the exorbitant amount of consumable usage by our players. All guild-earned commodities (such as Sunmotes, Hearts of Darkness, Marks of the Illidari, epic gems, rare patterns, and gold) are distributed by the leadership on an as-needed basis. This level of micromanagement enables us to ensure a fair spread of materials amongst our players, guaranteeing that no one is able to abuse the system.
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