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[Concillian]

I am sure we are all of one accord as to what we type of players we'd like to ally with. I do have some questions though that I'd like feedback on.

1. What is the best way to handle loot distribution on a large raid with 2 or more guilds involved?

Some form of Zero Sum point system is the best from what I've seen.

We can use assigned point values that the Stormrage alliance uses as a starting point. Point assignment has some flexibility. But the basic is that when a piece of loot drops the system "gains" that many points, but then someone "spends" points on that piece of loot, so the total sum is zero (individual point values may fluctuate between negative and positive values).

2. Prior to forming a large raid, is it advisable to do some 5 man mixed runs to see if we are compatible?

Something of that sort, yes.

3. Some guilds use Ventrilo. Should we take that for a spin so we are familiar with it? I have no idea which is better--Ventrilo or TS, and which is in more common usage.

Vetrilo seems a lot more common amongst guilds on Terenas. However, it doesn't have a Linux client and we have members who run the game through Linux and an emulator. I think we should stay with TS for that reason. Windows and Mac users (the vast majority of WoW players) have the flexibility to use either program.

Interesting idea. I fully trust you to do it the right way should you wish to proceed.

I would never proceed without posting a draft here first. Perhaps I'll work on a draft this week. I figure pulling similar types into our guild is the preferable path.

In the past when I was talking with some folks Flash had partied with, I contacted Concillian about using his server for interguild communications and he agreed.

That's fine, but I'm not sure it's up right now. I'll have to verify I re-started the server since I've started up that machine, it's been months since I've touched it.
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