(updated 26 February 2011)

This is a basic framework of rules.

Every member of Enigma has to be familiar with the Enigma Etiquette in 
order to avoid conflict or face an expulsion from the guild. 
SECTION 1: General Rules and Guild Framework:
The Chain of Command is as follows:
PVE
  1. GUILD LEADER
  2. Officer (Guild Invites, Guild Removal, Vent Banning)
  3. ELITE
  4. RAID PROBATION

PVP

  1. GUILD LEADER
  2. Officer (Guild Invites, Guild Removal, Vent Banning)
  3. PVP Leader
Raid Probation
  1. Raiders on Probation must maintain at least 90 – 100% Raid attendance
  2. Raiders on Probation NOT logging in for at least 5 consecutive days (MIA) will be REMOVED from the guild and NOT only demoted. (unless prior discussion)
    We expect proper notifications. (find an internet cafe if necessary)
  3. Full Membership is subject to:
    Truthfulness on the application form.
    Compatibility with guild Members
    Punctuality and Raid Attendance
    Skill and demonstrated knowledge

ELITE (Core Raiders)

  1. Raiders must maintain at least 75% Raid attendance
  2. Raiders NOT logging in for at least 5 consecutive days (MIA) will be DEMOTED to SOCIAL RANK
  3. Raiders who don’t attend a raid or are on standby for longer than 2 weeks will be demoted to SOCIAL RANK. (Exceptions are holidays etc)
  4. Core Raiders who place flag themselves for attendance and don’t show up for 4 consecutive raids may get removed from the guild.
  5. Any DEMOTION TO SOCIAL rank resets all EPGP to ZERO.

RAID VIABILITY (Attendance, Raid awareness, Connection, DPS)

  1. All Raiders are required to do research in order to keep their DPS competitive and close to the DPS benchmark.
    Benchmark information can be found: http://raidbots.com/dpsbot/
  2. Players with SUB-Par DPS/Healing/Tanking proficiency or raid awareness will be demoted to social rank should their performance not improve.
  3. It is the duty of Enigma officers to approach raiders who disconnect, lag, demonstrate low raid awareness or have sub par DPS / Healing / Tanking proficiency. Raiders must act upon the feedback immediately.
    Feedback is given either verbally or as a forum form submission.
  4. Players with constant lag and disconnection issues will be demoted to social rank should their connectivity not improve.

Attendance and Punctuality, leaving early

  1. Raiders have to be present in game 15 min before commencement of Raid
  2. That in order to maintain a reliable roster preference will be given to those available every night
    (you may still have nights off but must be available should we have to work a boss on a different night or that happens to be your regular day off).
  3. Raiders are required to stay until the end of the raid, unless an early leave was authorized by the Raid Leader.
  4. Prolonged AFK or non-authorized AFK will not be tolerated.
    (There are specified AFK breaks during raids usually every 2 hours)
BOE, LEGENDARY ITEMS, RARE DROPS and FIRST TIME ACHIEVEMENT DROPS
  1. BOE Drops in raids belong exclusively to the guild and will be stored in the guild bank, those items are
    Crafting Materials, Epic Gems and BOE Armor/Weapons belong exclusively to the guild.
  2. Crafting patterns will be given to the GUILD CRAFTERS first
  3. Legendary items, Rare Drops, The first time drop of Achievement items (mounts) are considered a Guild Trophy and
    will and will be given to players who are the most likely to remain in the guild for a long time.
    These items are are not part of EPGP system and are ALLOCATED BY THE GMs.
    Allocation will be according to RANK, VIABILITY and CLASS (usefulness).
    The basic allocation is: GM –> Officer –> Raiders

Gear, Enchants and Gems

  1. Raiders must ALWAYS enchant their gear with the BEST IN SLOT ENCHANTS AND GEMS.
  2. Missing Enchants will result in EP penalty.
  3. Raiders must always bring sufficient Flasks and Food to a raid.
Connection Issues (DC’s and High Ping)
  1. Players experiencing high ping will need to notify Virtutis (or Kalanu)
  2. Players disconnecting more often than 3 times during a fight will be required to vacate the spot for a standby player who can fulfill a similar task in the raid.
  3. Raiders who have an difficulty at a given encounter or boss fight will be asked to sit out for that
    given boss fight or the entire raid. (difficulties such as: standing in FIRE, dying from lack of movement, etc)
Sitting Out / Respec
  1. Raiders might be subbed out for a different class in order to make the encounter easier.
  2. Raider might get asked to Respec for a Boss fight.

Forums / Research

  1. You must heck forums on a daily basis (it takes 5 seconds if there is nothing there to note otherwise you will be seeing something required).
  2. You will need to keep your class knowledge and rotation current and research your spec and game mechanics on public forums. (wowforums, Elitistjerks.com etc)
Focus
That by agreeing to raid, you are agreeing to set aside the time frame of the raid for maximum concentration.
For some of us, we look forward a great deal to these raiding nights. While people have home lives, there needs to be an understanding that during raid times you are required to have maximum concentration so prepare accordingly.

Donations/Fees
Once a year the guild management collects funds for Vent and Web hosting.
Every raider and PVP player will be asked to contribute. The contribution is roughly 10 Au$ per year.
(Students and low income earners are exempt)

Leaving the Guild.
  1. Any departure from the Guild has to be in a respectful manner
  2. Raiders leaving the guild need to give prior notification (up to 1 week)
  3. Officers and tanks leaving the guild need to give prior notification (up to 2 weeks)
  4. Former Raiders who wish to start raiding again will have to re-apply online.
  5. Only former Raiders who left the guild on good terms will be readmitted.
  6. Players who leave the guild or are expelled WILL NOT BE PERMITTED BACK. (Very rarely an exception is granted)
 SECTION 2: Behavior that may trigger a disciplinary action or Expulsion from the guild:
Social Aspect:
  1. Non Compliance with the GMs, Officers, Raid Leaders or anyone else placed in Charge.
  2. Instigating or fostering Drama.
  3. Spamming the Guild channel or any PUBLIC world of warcraft channel with frivolous content.
  4. Trolling the Trade Channel
  5. Instigating conflict on the Public World of Warcraft forums.
Theft, Fraud, Deception and Dishonest behavior.
  1. Obtaining services and goods from other WOW players in a deceptive manner.
  2. Lying about skills, experience and age on the Application form.
Bullying and Harassment of fellow players.
  1. Harassment and bullying relating to Race, Ethnic background and Culture
  2. Harassment and bullying relating to sexual orientation and Gender
II. Guild Aspect:
  1. Representing the Guild in an professional manner
  2. Talking about the Guild in a derogatory way
  3. Elitist behavior towards other players
  4. Leaving PUGs without notice.
  5. Unfair loot distribution in PUGs.
  6. Attempting to recruit Enigma Members for another guild.
  7. Disclosing sensitive Guild information to a third party.
  8. Misrepresenting the guild or fellow members in order to obtain a benefit.

III. Raiding Aspect:

  1. Vocal about loot allocation (loot will be allocated according to EPGP rules
  2. Negativity during Raids
  3. Complaining
  4. Arguing with the GM, Officer or Raid Leader
  5. Non Attendance
  6. Repeated tardiness
  7. No research on Boss fights
  8. Connection issues/Lag/ AFK
  9. Unauthorized Leave
  10. Screaming and Shouting on Vent
  11. Being drunk and disorderly
IV. PVP Aspect: 
  1. Negativity during PVP
  2. Complaining
  3. Arguing with the GM, Officer or anyone in charge
  4. Non Attendance
  5. Repeated Tardiness
  6. Connection issues/Lag/ AFK
  7. Unauthorized AFK and Leave
  8. Screaming and Shouting on Vent
  9. Being drunk and disorderly

We consider a very serious offense:

Rage Quitting a Raid in progress (This will most likely result in /gkick)
Missing Raids without notification.
Not logging in for several days (Raiders only)

- Kalanu -
Guild Leader Enigma.
All that we see or seem is but a dream within a dream.