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Frequently Asked Questions (F.A.Q)

Dragon Hunters Core Philosophies:
Friendliness, Recognition, Forgiveness – In guild chat, you will see Dragon Hunters welcoming others as they log on, congratulating guild members as they level or complete quests or acquire a prized item, and treating each other with respect during conversations. If mistakes are made, members are given chances to correct them.

Dragon Hunters enjoy the game principally for the camaraderie gained through group questing, and in the challenges presented by adventuring and crafting.

Dragon Hunters know the difference between real and virtual life; real life always takes precedence over virtual life.

While Dragon Hunters enjoy acquiring prized items as much as any player, they do not view item acquisition as the primary motive for playing the game.

1) Who is (are) the Guild Leader(s)?
Kara is the guild founder and leader, with rank ‘Master Hunter’. Feel free to talk to her or any guild officer if you have questions about the guild. The guild has additional leadership in the Senior Officer and Officer ranks.

2) What kind of Guild is Dragon Hunters?

Dragon Hunters is the largest guild on the Lucan D'Lere server. We have a large active player base, and our guild members run the spectrum from casual solo-focused players, to raid veterans who play daily. Unlike a number of other guilds, we do not have play-time requirements, or level restrictions. In general, we are a very friendly and helpful guild.

3) What are the entry requirements to join Dragon Hunters?

We have a general open admissions policy. Simply talk to an officer to sign up. The only caveats to that are that we are an English speaking guild and require conversational skills in that language and that we don't allow farmers (people who get paid to farm characters and/or resources).

4) I'm a new player - will I be out of place in the guild?

Absolutely not! We have players with all levels of play experience (from those who started in EQ2 Beta all the way to those for who this is their first MMO and have only been playing a few days). When you join Dragon Hunters, you'll have a lot of people who are there and willing to help you learn the game.

5) I'm already at level 70 - does the guild have anything for me?

Absolutely! We have over 40 characters that are level 60+ (about 20 that are level 70). There are plenty of grouping and instance opportunities in Dragon Hunters.

6) I'm a hardcore raider. How many raids do you conduct a week?

We're not a heavy raid guild. We do conduct guild raids, but the frequency is probably better looked at on a monthly basis rather than weekly basis. We'll probably get to the point where we are raiding 3 to 6 times a month - but if you are looking for a raid guild, then Dragon Hunters probably won't be satisfying for you.

7) I like to tradeskill - and only adventure sometimes. Will I fit in?

You bet! We have a number of players who concentrate on crafting. Crafters are always welcomed and gain guild rank just as combat characters do.

8) How is guild chat? Any guidelines? What about the forums?
You will find Dragon Hunter guild chat to be friendly and active. Adult language on guild chat (or the forums) is not encouraged, but neither is it totally absent. Just be aware that the Dragon Hunter guild is large, and if you do use adult language or discuss adult topics that are generally not found in common conversations, some members may either ask you in guild chat or via a private tell to refrain from continuing. Posts on the forums will only be removed or edited by admin if the post contains a direct personal attack, or divulges someone’s personal information without their consent. Topics can be locked if a flame war erupts and that is the only way of putting out the fire.

9) How do I get promoted? How can I become an officer?

New members typically stay at their initial rank for a week or two. Promotions are normally handled by the guild leader Kara. Generally speaking, you will be promoted to a rank commensurate with your level within that timeframe. Level ranks are Junior Hunter at 20, Hunter at 30, Senior Hunter at 40. A bit more attention is paid to Senior Hunter rank since this gives bank access. To become an officer takes more time, and is generally based on your contributions to the guild and leadership abilities. These contributions can be guild status, helping guild mates, item donations, organizing guild events, etc. Alternative characters (alts) of a guild member can all be given the same rank as the main character, but the member has to request that this be done since we don’t know otherwise than an alt should be promoted to some higher level.

10. Are there any looting guidelines or loot tracking within the guild?
There is no Dragon-Kill-Point (DKP) keeping in Dragon Hunters. The culture within Dragon Hunters is not loot-centric; the guild leadership wants to encourage Dragon Hunters to play the game for camaraderie purposes, quest challenges, exploration of new content, and the satisfaction that can be gained by crafting of prized items. We encourage Need-before-Greed (NBG) looting when grouping.

11. On the forums, I see topics for various quest groups – what are these?
The Quest Groups category is meant to coordinate the activities of two different types of regularly meeting groups: Quest line groups and Static groups. Quest line groups are formed for those quest lines such as the Claymore series that take several adventuring sessions to complete. Quest line groups are named after the quest series that they target. Send a message to the admin if you wish to request that a new quest line board be started. The HQ and Quest board in the Guild News forum can be used for coordinating quests that only require one or two adventuring sessions. Static groups are formed by individuals who would like to regularly adventure together, and tackle different objectives each time they meet. Static groups are named after the coordinator (s) of the group, i.e, “Joe’s Quest Group” or “Bill and Mary’s Quest Group”. Send a message to the admin if you wish to start a Static group.

12. Are there any special rules for Quest line Groups or Static Quest Groups?
Because these groups can persist over a long time, we do have some rules regarding these special groups. The principle rule is that the group cannot promote a culture that is radically different from that espoused by the Dragon Hunter Core Philosophies. Specific examples: a Quest line/Static Quest group cannot keep dragon-kill-points for members, have an elite application process to join, or have a separate FAQ that espouses behavior that is different from that in the Dragon Hunter’s FAQ. The quest groups cannot compete with each other for members by offering ‘sign-up’ bonuses or the promise of special ‘lewt’ if a member joins them. A member should join a quest group simply because they enjoy the friendship of the people in the group and because their play style/play times are compatible. It fine to set limits on the number of members in the group simply because there are limits in the game as to how many can group at a single time. The admin will not create any special viewing or posting privileges on any Quest line or Static Quest group forum – any Dragon Hunter will be able post/view in those forums.

13. What can cause a guild member to be asked to leave the guild?
This action is only taken as a last resort if repeated offensive behavior is exhibited by a member, or if the guild leadership receives repeated complaints about a particular guild member from other players, or if a guild member continues actions that are detrimental to the guild reputation or member happiness. A guild member will always be given the chance to correct their behavior before being asked to leave the guild. If a guild member does not leave voluntarily when asked, they will be removed by guild leadership. This action is not taken lightly.

14. How easy is it to find a group in the Guild? It seems like I am always LFG!

You can always try using in-game Guild chat to find a group, Dragon Hunters usually try to respond to calls for help with quests and grouping. However, this does not always work as players may already be involved in other activities. Another good method is to use the Guild Forums to schedule grouping in advance with other Dragon Hunters. See the FAQ questions on "Static Quest Groups" - these are a great way to form groups that meet each week for adventuring!

15. I am a crafter - am I expected to provide my services to other guild members for free?

It is up to the individual crafter as to how they want to handle providing their services the guild - they can provide crafting for free, for a reduced fee over what they charge non-guild members, for the same fee as they charge other players, or any combination in-between. It is entirely up to the individual crafter. We do ask that guild members do not abuse a crafter's generosity if services are offered for free or reduced cost - be mindful that there are limits to any person's generosity!!!! If a guild crafter feels that their services are being abused, please contact a guild officer.