Virtue Gaming Community Charter

Our Mission Statement
We strive to maintain a mature, helpful, generous and kind group of players. We encourage the inviting of close family and friends of all ages to our community and we have separate forums and Team Speak channels to provide age appropriate discussion environments. The overall goal of Virtue is to have fun; after all this is a game. What constitutes fun in a game is different for each person so we will actively support all playing styles. A guild is a group you join for support as well as the social aspects, so we have a government structure in place to assure both the health of the community and the development of our members.
Virtue Gaming Structure

The Virtue Gaming leadership is comprised of two (2) levels; Council and Game Masters.

Game Masters
The Game Masters are responsible for maintaining the community's resources which include, but are not limited to, the website and the Team Speak server. The Game Masters also advises the Council on their decisions and ensures the Council performs their duties in their respective game. The Game Masters have the final say on all guild matters in their respective games.

Council
The Council is responsible for the well-being of the community as a whole and are responsible for the community-wide decisions. The council runs the day-to-day operations of the guild and assures the guild continues to follow the mission statement. Council Member appointments are for a period of four (4) months and may serve a maximum of two (2) consecutive tours of duty.

Class Leader
Class Leader is a Council level position. Class Leaders are expected to help all members of the same class with any questions or problems they have with the class, builds, macros, gear, rotations, and sigils.

Raid Leader
Raid Leader is a Council level postion. Raid Leaders are expected to run at least two guild PvE events per week. Raid leaders are expected to remain calm at all times during raids, help deveolp the guild strategies for each raid and communicate those strategies to the community.

Craftmaster
Craftmaster is a Council level position. Craftmasters are expected to run at least one (1) crafting event per week. Craftmasters are responsible for maintaining the guild vault with respect to crafting materials or items and answer any crafted related questions that arise in the guild.

Mentor
Mentor is a Member level position. Mentors are expected to help new memebers to the guild with their adjustment by answering any questions or concerns. Mentors are also expected to actively help all lower-level members progress through content with advice, suggestions, or support when needed.

The Code of Conduct has been established and is enforced to make this a better community. Since we all come from different backgrounds with different mannerisms, these rules help us find common ground. They also serve as a reminder of what is expected from everyone in our community. These rules are not meant to detract from game play. They are set in place to enhance your experience inside the game and within our gaming community.

Communications:
Virtue Gaming offers many forms of communication. These include but are not limited to: guild chat, in-game whispers, Team Speak and forums. No matter the method used to communicate, members are expected to behave in a mature and respectful manner. Rude behavior will result in a warning. We all have bad days, and we understand that. However, inconsiderate behavior that detracts from the guild can result in the conduct process being pursued against the offending member. At no time will we allow racists, sexists or prejudice behavior in any form of communication. We have established both forums and Team Speak channels that are meant for 18+ age groups, so please keep mature content to those areas as we might have families with young children in the other areas. Language will be tolerated to an extent in the appropriate forums or channels, but if a member becomes abusive or disturbs the other members in the forum or channel, that member may face the conduct process. When in game and using the in game chat, please act respectfully towards others. Members are representatives of Virtue Gaming and we ask that they act accordingly. If a member demonstrates inconsiderate behavior in game chat, the member may face the conduct process. We are a mature community and ask that you act accordingly at all times.

Team Speak:
Using a microphone is not required in the Virtue Gaming Team Speak, but using Team Speak to communicate can be a very effective way to accomplish something. All of the rules regarding our communication network stated above apply to Team Speak.

Forums:
We ask that you visit the forums often, even if you do not post anything. Most of the questions or information you require can be found on the forums or in the archive section of the website, so it is usually a good place to start if you have a question. If you decide to post please try to ensure you post in the appropriate forum and please try to stay on topic. All of the rules regarding our communication network stated above apply to the Virtue Gaming forums.

Grouping:
We ask that if you decide to join a group that you please make sure you have enough time to accomplish the goal(s) of the group. We understand when real life emergencies arise, but this can put the group in a tough situation and we would like to try and limit that. We do not expect you to drop a group you are in for the community. If you have committed to a group, it is only courteous to stay with them until you have finished. We ask that you try to fill groups with community members first. We understand that you have online friends you play and group with, but we expect you to attempt to assist community members whenever possible. Please do not abuse help from the guild. We will not power level anyone. No one likes a leech.

Whenever possible, try to plan ahead for groups by posting for help in the appropriate forum on the Virtue Gaming forums. Scheduling a group is the best way to accomplish something. It allows other guild members to schedule for it, allows the correct class balance to be achieved, and allows for others with similar goals to receive help as well. If you sign up for a group or event, we ask that you make your best effort to be there or notify the group if something comes up that will prevent you from attending so the group can find a replacement. Real life does come before a game, so we will understand if something happens and you can't make it. However, forgetting or deciding to not go and do something else puts the group an unfair disadvantage and will not be tolerated.

Raiding:
Raiding involves a great deal of time and effort. Because we are not solely a raiding guild, we do not expect all of our members to participate in raids. However, for those of you who do wish to raid, we ask that you be prepared. This means gearing yourself as best as you can, acquiring any critical skills for your class, having the correct builds for your class, bringing any items that will help you such as buff items or potions, meeting the required damange, tanking, or healing thresholds set by the raid leader for each class, being on time for the raid, having Team Speak fully working, and preparing yourself by learning the strategy before the raid. Failure to do any of these things may prevent you from being invited to a raid. Raid success does not come without work, so please do not expect to always succeed on your first attempt. Raid leaders are leading because of what they know about the raid, so please do not argue with them during the raid as it is counterproductive and detracts from what the raid can accomplish.

Communication in raids is critical and therefore you must have Team Speak. Please ensure your Team Speak is working and come prepared to listen and offer constructive criticisms or ideas. No one is perfect, so please do not yell at or chastise a raid member for making a mistake. This is neither productive nor constructive and may result in you being asked to leave the raid. If you have any ideas or observations for making the raid better, please bring them up at the appropriate time. Arguing about strategy during the raid will not help the raid succeed. Please be prepared to work for success and most of all have fun! We have two event categories: casual and progression.

Casual
Casual events are denoted on the calendar by a green icon and are raids that the guild has previously fully cleared, relaxed fun or speed runs, PvP events, and all rift world events. These events may be attended by anyone and selection will be solely determined by the sign-up time for the event. Loot for these events will be strictly Need/Greed.

Progression
Progression are denoted on the calendar by a red icon and are progression raid runs and achievement runs for any group content. These events may be attended by anyone who meets the minimum requirements specified in the event description, but the Raid Leader will choose the best group makeup for the success of the event. All members wishing to attend a progression event MUST be online and ready to go 15 minutes before the event start time. This means the member is not in a dungeon, warfront, afk, or not online in game without previous permission from the Raid Leader. If a member does not meet these requirements, their spot will be forfeit to the next person on the list. This is to insure progression events start on time. Loot will be handled by the loot rules defined in the next section.

If you know that you will be interrupted consistently throughout a progression event, please do not sign up unless given permission by the Raid Leader. Taking multiple unofficial afk's during a progression event stalls the progress and is disrespectful of the other members' time. If you have a real life emergency, it will be understood that you have to step away. There will be breaks in the progression events as determined by the Raid Leader for a set period of time and it is appropriate at this time to take care of whatever you need to. If you take too many unofficial afk's during progression events you will be warned. If you continue to display the same behavior, you will be unable to attend the progression event. If you still continue to afk, you might be asked to not attend the next progression event until your real life settles down.

Rift Loot Rules:
These loot rules apply to the game Rift only.

Weapon/armor/accessory classifications
Higher Dex than Strength - Rogue
Higher Strength than Dex - Warrior
Higher Intelligence than Wisdom - Mage
Higher Wisdom than Intelligence - Cleric

T1/T2 Dungeons: Need/Greed System
Roll for whichever spec you have elected to roll for.

Expert Rifts: Need/Greed System
Roll for whichever spec you have elected to roll for.

Raid Rifts: Master Looter System
Roll for whichever spec you have elected to roll for.

10 Man Raids: Master Looter System
Roll for whichever spec you have elected to roll for.

Master Mode Dungeons: Master Looter System
Roll for whichever spec you have elected to roll for.

20 Man Raids: Raid Reward System (RRS)
   *Points will be awarded as follows: 1 point for signing up, 2 points for each boss killed in the raid.
   *Points are assigned per character, not account.
   *Points are specific for each 20 man raid zone and do not carry over between different raid zone.
   *Each character may acquire a maximum of 100 points per raid zone.
   *The maximum bid for an accessory drop is 25 points.
   *The maximum bid for Hammer Knell glyphed gear is 50 points.
   *The maximum bid for a relic drop is 75 points.
   *If more than one character bids the maximum, the characters will roll to determine the winner.
   *Only points from previous runs may be used on the current run.

Role Declaration:
It will be assumed you are rolling for gear that drops for your active role. If you are asked to switch to a role, but would like to roll for a different role, you must state this at the beginning of the encounter. You will only be allowed to roll for one role of your choosing. This is to cut down on people rolling for multiple roles, and also to encourage people to actually play the role they wish to upgrade.

Exceptions to above rules:
   *You may roll on an item that is deemed to be an item for a different class if you ask and are given permission by the group.
   *In the event, nobody rolls on an item of epic quality or higher, Bind on Equip items will be placed in the guild vault. Bind on Pickup Items will be rolled on by crafters in the raid to be broken down. If no crafters are in the raid, the item will be vendored and the money will be placed in the guild vault.

Any character that participates in the group for a dungeon, rift, or raid has a right to roll on any item as described by the rules above. We do not delineate between main and alternate characters. If the person shows up to the event with an alternate charcter and is actively participating to help the group succeed, they have as much right to loot as anyone else.

Community Participation and Help:
We understand that not everyone has as much time as others to dedicate to playing. However, our members are expected to participate in events, gaming sessions or participate in other ways whenever possible. Being a part of a community means there will be times you will be asked to make sacrifices for the betterment of the community. Also, understand that other community members will be asked to make similar sacrifices to ensure your growth and success as well. Please do not abuse the community help and do not be upset if you are unable to immediately find help.

There are many opportunities for you to assist the community. Farming mats to donate for community use, giving gold to the community vaults, signing up for community instance runs, signing up for raid nights, donating drops that can be used by other community members, giving helpful advice and answers on the forums, and helping answer questions in guild chat are all ways to help out your fellow community members. We do not expect community members to power-level each other and actually frown upon the action. You are not able to learn anything about your character from power-leveling and you will be at a disadvantage later in the game.

Selling, Buying, Crafting and Trading:
Selling items to community members is never allowed. We expect you to give freely to other community members. We are not seeking nor do we tolerate greedy people. While community members should never be paid for crafting an item, the crafter is not expected to provide any materials. The person requesting the crafted gear is expected to acquire the needed materials. We have many items in the vaults and give them freely. Ask Council member if you need materials from the vaults or want to know if a certain material is available.

Conflict Resolution:
Though we strive to limit all forms of drama, there will be times that community members do not agree or that a community member behaves in an inappropriate manner. You are expected to attempt to resolve matters on your own first through whispers or other private methods. Do not make disputes a public guild matter or neither party involved will like the outcome. If the conflict is unable to be solved privately, then contact a Council member. Council members are unable to help if they do not know what the problem is so please try and be concise when explaining the situation. We will never play favorites, so evidence such as screen shots will be required to resolve conflicts. If the problem is with a Council member please contact another Council member. Only contact the Chairman if you wish to appeal a decision made by the Council. The Chairman has the final decision on any matter, but will only make decisions if the Council is undecided on a resolution to the conflict or a community member wants to appeal a decision.

The Conduct Process:
First offense will cause the offending community member to receive a warning. This warning will be placed on the community member's record and remain on the record for a period of six (6) months. After six (6) months of good behavior, the record will be destroyed. If the community member commits another offense during the six (6) month period, the next step in the conduct process will be taken and the six (6) month timer will be reset.

Second offense will cause the offending community member to be fined a sum of in game money, or crafting materials amounting to the defined sum of money, decided by the Council.

Third offense will cause the guild member to be banned from the Virtue Gaming and all resources provided by Virtue Gaming. All bans are final. If a community member is banned from Virtue Gaming they may not participate in any community events, alliances with the community, or groups with the community. Any Virtue Gaming member caught playing with a banned player will be subject to the conduct process.

At anytime, if a Council member or the Chairman deems a community member's actions to warrant an immediate ban, the member will be immediately banned. Such actions include, stealing from the guild, hacking, botting, or continuous disrespect to the guild in a public manner.

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