I understand that other guilds are having this problem, but I just don't see it in my guild. (Free At Last (A), Eldre'Thalas).

How did we sidestep these obstacles? Because we created a guild with the specific intent that we would be clearing the content we had not seen in other guilds before the expansion arrives. When we recruit, we make it clear that we are looking for people who want the same thing as us.

Have we lost a few people? Yes. Have we gained more than we've lost? Most definitely. We've been together a little over 2 months and we are firmly into the realms of T6.

In my experience, the bulk of problems that guilds experience stem from either uninspired leadership or unmotivated members (or both). Have a serious talk with the people in your guild and see what their expectations are. Look at what you are doing and what can be done to improve it. Baby steps are perfectly acceptable (that was one thing my current guild had trouble with at first.)

Most importantly: have fun. If you are having fun, and your raid is having fun, then you'll be amazed at what you will be able to do.

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