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The Dragonfly Effect [Phi]
The Dragonfly Effect [Phi] is a diverse and social guild with a focus on pun in the sun. Or the dark side, we’re not picky. Born way back in 2009 (GW1), we’ve grown as an international community to include many nationalities, time zones, casual and hardcore gamers, and the social and socially awkward. Wanna join? Bring puns, dadjokes, dank memes, and food pics to make everyone hungry, kthnx, you’re in.
Code of Conduct
General rules
- Be nice. Be considerate. Behave appropriately.
- Search Guild Wars 2 Wiki before asking in Guild Chat.
- Behave respectfully in public when representing us; we don’t want to be associated with trolling and non-cooperation. If you’re going to interact, behave respectfully towards commanders, ours or not, across any chat channel.
- Understand that established relationships exist, and that players may communicate to one another in ways they don’t find offensive. Don’t take up issue on behalf of a guildie without taking this into account.
- Guild runs: Generally the party starter is considered the leader, unless they’re new to GW2. As such, the party follows their orders for strategy, unless the leader is open to suggestion. Directions must be followed, in order to avoid 1. Arguments 2. Holding up the party 3. Guild members avoiding problematic players (ostracism).
- Should an incident take place, screenshot the entire conversation (you may hide the irrelevant chat threads). This is not just for evidence, but it allows us to assess the situation without personal biases.
- Contact a guildie of rank Vanguard or above about any issues as soon as possible (even if about an officer or Tabs). We will keep it confidential, and work with you to resolve the issue. Don’t worry about “bothering” us – we’re here to help. Keeping quiet is the worst thing you can do.
- There’s a spoiler period of two weeks when expansions and new content releases. This includes story, and anything labelled as ‘hidden’ or accompanied by spoiler warnings on websites.
- You will receive one explicit warning for misconduct:
- If it’s petty and you’ve gracefully resolved it, you’ll have a three-month period in which you stand to be removed from the guild for another offense.
- A repeated offense of banned topics at any time will be followed up with removal from the guild.
- Abusive behaviour is not tolerated. This includes use of pejoratives and slurs derived from slang as well as other insults. If someone is continually behaving this way in guild/public chat, at the discretion of officers they will be kicked first and then PM’d afterwards.
Guild chat
- Never leave questions unanswered – an ‘idk’ is better than ignoring a guildie.
- No spamming or incessant posting of items. Use party chat or a different channel.
- Strong language is sometimes expected (not limited to, but generally swearing). Some mature discussion is allowed.
- NOT allowed: Intentional trolling of sensitive topics, and ethically offensive, sexually explicit, intensely religious, or drug-related conversations. Also no insults regarding culture, racism, mental illness, physical disability, or gender.
- The above may be discussed in voice chat IF no minors are present and the people present in the channel find no issue with it. If someone calls you out on something, be considerate. If an issue arises, please bring it to an officer’s attention.
Resolving conflict
- Take it out of guild chat into PM/party.
- Ask an officer or the guild leader for assistance if you find yourself devoid of diplomacy or manners.
- Contact an officer of rank Vanguard and up about any issues as soon as possible (even if about an officer or Tabs). We will keep it confidential and work with you to resolve the issue. This includes situations like blocking guildies. Don’t worry about “bothering” us – we’re here to help. Keeping quiet is the worst thing you can do.
- Make sure to take screenshots of the entire incident before reporting something to the guild leader or an officer.
- Officers are expected to take screenshots of all misconduct so that it may be used as objective evidence during discussion.
Taking a break from GW2?
- Currently, anyone stands to be kicked after two weeks of absence.
- Message a high-rank officer (or email Tabs) if you’d like to avoid being kicked.
- You will be mailed contact details regardless in the event of a kick. Feel free to return at any point.
- If you are AFK for more than two months, you may be kicked regardless.
- If you’re kicked and find yourself without contact details to reply to, contact Tabs (Concordia Discors.7592) for a re-invite. We’re always happy to see you return!
Voice chat
Guild Bank
- Donations worth more than 100 gold should be given directly to the Guild Leader or Advocates.
- All donations go back into the guild, whether that be by selling for gold or handing out during events.
- Please understand that it is up to the officers in charge of the bank to decide how donations are to be used. If you have any donations that you want used in a certain way, please don’t donate them to the guild bank. Instead, hold onto them and coordinate directly with an officer to ensure that your requests are met.
- It is recommended to notify an officer before donating anything valuable to the guild bank.
Deep Cave Items: Valuable items generally go in here first for safe keeping and major guild events. This includes all money and items worth more than five gold.
Treasure Trove Items: Scribing items and items worth less than five gold.
Guild Stash Items: Stuff here may be given out freely to any rank. That being said, please be considerate of other guildies when requesting items. Anything common worth less than fifty silver may go here. Please don’t donate food under level 80, ingredients, or gear.
Guild Leader
You have the right to be the bane of her existence. Please feel free to message Tabs with anything.
Assets and Quality Control
Community
Officers
Other
Luminary
Second-in-command; in case the GL is not around, these guys are the ones to harass.
Assets and Quality Control
Llama Marshals
Event Management
Attaining this rank
- Prove yourself to be invaluable in and out of game.
- Certainty that there is no acting on a whim.
- The decision is made by the GL based on trust formed through personal experience.
- All Magnus Arcana requirements and responsibilities apply.
- Telegram required.
Vanguard
Similar to second in command, with less duties and pressure.
Assets and Quality Control
Community
Guild Missions
Attaining this rank
- Competent players that hardly ask for help.
- Gives advise on playing techniques, naturally offers to help.
- Reputed by the community, demonstrated a professional and tolerant attitude.
- All Sensei requirements and responsibilities apply.
- Telegram required.
Arcana
Level one of teaching and event-hosting.
PvE Events
WvW Events
PvP Events
Attaining this rank
- Host at least 1 hour of a scheduled Event weekly.
- Displays leadership qualities.
- Able to teach while being a team player.
- Recruiting duties secondary.
- Telegram preferred, not required.
Pathfinder
Too active to be healthy.
Be Awesome
Perks
- Guild Stash Deposit.
- Guild Stash Withdraw.
- Vote for guild emblems.
Attaining this rank
- Fully representing, regardless of server.
- Especially social and helpful.
- Actively joins events/guild missions.
- At least 2 level 80 characters.
- At least 4000 AP.
Envoy
Level one of being an officer.
Recruiting
Perks
- Can still enjoy some freedom from responsibilities.
Attaining this rank
- Fully representing, regardless of server.
- Can handle players with a professional attitude.
- Recruits at least 5 people a week.
- Signed up to the Phisphere website.
WvW Titans
An active member of the guild squad!
Dedication
- Guild Stash deposit/withdraw.
- Get auto-invited and PM’d when we run in WvW for events
Attaining this rank
- Fully representing, regardless of server.
- Been with us for 2 weeks.
Loyal
An active member of the guild!
Dedication
Perks
- Guild Stash Deposit.
- Vote for guild emblems.
Attaining this rank
- Fully representing, regardless of server.
- Been with us for 2 weeks.
Novice
Hello, new cuppycakes!
Dedication
Perks
- Guild chat access, both in and out of game.
- Display Guild Emblem.
Attaining this rank
Away from game
Leave a message after the beep~
How this works
- [Recruiters Liaison] ShadowReaper.1637 – Kai
- [Fractal Mistress] Valkyrie.1794 – Valkyrie
- [Pathfinder Liaison] Incoherrant.3572 – Inco
- [WvW Architect] Astaroth.8530 – Astaroth
- [Fractal Pupper] CedarDog.9723 – Cedar
- [Missions Maester] Yobo.7462 – Krig
- [WvW Commander] SamuraiVindicta.8062 – Kritt
- [WvW Commander] Redbear.9386 – Dath
- [Social Media Officer] Ceril.8612 – Ceril
- [Bank manager] KillianBrona.8172 – Killian
- Grumpyoni.7430 – Grumpy
- Sunny.3891 – Sunny
- Kavhe.3490 – Ryver
Available roles:
- [Raids Liaison Assistant]
- [WvW Commanders/Lieutenants]
- Envoys (recruitment in all timezones)
- Pathfinders (dedicated social roles, contact us for info)
- Open to suggestion about other roles
Fractals
We have an ongoing Fractal Initiative to get folks with all levels of experience worked up to T4s and CMs. Progression, training, advice and fun all included! We have fractal events twice a week (see the calendar at the top of the page) and plans for more as scheduling allows.
Hit up Valkyrie or CedarDog for more info, or join our telegram chat to get started!
Guild Missions
Join Phi for our Phantastic weekly missions!
Enjoy the events, socialize with guildmates and earn Guild Commendations for each Mission you complete with Phi.
Treks ✓ Bounties ✓ Races ✓ Challenges ✓ Puzzles ✓
Stick around at the end and join us for the WvW mission as well if you’re on Dragonbrand.
Held on Sundays at 01:45 UTC.
Meet in Guild Hall and sign-in to Mumble (not required, but recommended).
Come and be a part of what makes Phi so much fun!
WvW
[Phi]’s home server is Dragonbrand and a lot of us enjoy this gamemode. We’re always looking for more people to take with us to the mist wars – if you’re interested in joining, read on!
We intentionally practice tactics and strategies in order to be as efficient and effective as possible. Our manner is casual. Our attitude isn’t.
If you are not on Dragonbrand but want to be, we have a server transfer assistance fund. For more information, check the description on our WvW channel in Mumble.
Requirements
- Being willing to listen in on voice chat (both Mumble and TS) is required to be considered a serious part of our squads. Plus, you get to hear all the terrible jokes – a win/win situation.
- When running scheduled raids, we may ask you to change your build so we know what we can rely on you for. If you have a different build that you prefer to run, you are still welcome to join us but may be put in your own subgroup in the squad.
- We have several commanders that tag up at scheduled times, but for ease of organization we still recommend joining our Telegram chat group. This is not required, but very convenient. A lot of our build and group composition discussion takes place there, too.
QUICK LINKS
Voice comms
We’re currently using our guild channels on Dragonbrand’s Teamspeak server while our new app is being developed and coded by a couple of your guildies. 🙂 Please sit tight. If you have any questions, drop Tabs a message.
Telegram
Guild chat doesn’t stop when you quit the game.
Join us on Telegram and chat anytime!
Telegram is available as on browser, PC/Mac, and smartphone.
Message Tabs in game to join the Phi chat.