Trial Loot Distribution Protocol

The rules have been updated with the following loot distribution Protocol. This has been tested and works very well. It avoids the chaos we often see at the end of a trial when everyone is shouting to get the item they need. Please try to follow this guide.

Section 2: Group Content (Trials, Arenas, and Dungeons)

1. Preparation & Arrival

• Inventory & Supplies: Ensure you have enough bag space and a full stock of potions and food before the event begins.

• Punctuality: Events start on time. If you arrive 10 minutes late, the group may have already started. Do not expect 11 others to wait for you to finish your current activity; you are either available or you are not.

• Knowledge: For difficult content, please familiarise yourself with the mechanics beforehand.

2. In-Game Conduct

• Pacing: Let the tank take the lead. Do not "speed run" unless it was explicitly agreed upon before starting.

• Quests: If you are running the quest, inform the group at the start. Groups are expected to allow extra time for members to complete their quest objectives.

• Atmosphere: Mistakes happen. We are a guild of learners. Any offensive remarks to another player will result in immediate removal from the group, forfeiture of Guild Points, and likely removal from the guild.

• Leadership: Raid Leaders must maintain their composure. If players are dying, watch your temper; constant negativity ensures people will not raid with you again.

3. The Loot & Swap Protocol

To ensure everyone has a fair shot at gear without "free-for-all" stress, we use the following systematic method:

• Required Add-on: You must have Loot Log installed to track drops effectively.

• The 5-Minute Cool Down: Once the trial ends and quests are turned in, LEAVE the instance and head to the Guild Village. Note your specific location (e.g., Guild Arena, Church, Crafting Hall).

• The Starting Signal: Trading begins only when the Raid Leader posts "BEGIN TRADING" in guild chat. Requests sent before this signal can be ignored.

• The Silent Whisper: Open /lootlog, right-click the item(s) you need, and Whisper the owner directly. Include your location in the message so they can find you.

• No Voice Chat Trading: Keep the voice channel clear. All gear requests must be via Whisper.

• Fair Distribution: If multiple people whisper for an item, the first person to message gets it.

• Open the Loot Log window by typing /LL. You will then see some commands along the bottom of your screen. Hit Bind Uncollected Set Items. This ensures you bind all the items you need. Next you can hit Link Surplus Set Items. This lists all your items in the group chat.

• The "Opt-Out" Code: If you wish to keep your loot or cannot trade, simply reply: "Sorry, I’m not at the Guild Village." This is our "no questions asked" code.

• The 10-Minute Window: Trading is a brief window. The Raid Leader will shout "TRADING ENDS" after 10 minutes so everyone can move on to their next activity.