[Guilds and Raiding] When is enough, enough?

When it comes to raiding and guilds I've always had some pretty strong opinions. I'm pretty set in my ways when it comes to what I want from a guild and a raiding environment. I recently had to make a move from one guild to another guild. I've always been of the belief that you should give each and every guild member a chance regardless of their skill level, and whether or not they jive with the group on a personal level.

The guild I was in previously lost their focus.

It's a sad thing watching a guild start with a clear and concise mission statement only to be waylaid by cliques. Every guild is going to have them, and it's up to the guild leader and his officers to determine whether or not to allow that specific group to continue raiding together, whether the group be successful or not.

Unfortunately in my case the needs of the many outweighed the few, and as a result of me standing up for someone that was not there/able to defend themselves I was pushed to the outside, and pushed to the position of a secondary or second string raider.

A couple of weeks after realizing what had occurred, I needed to make a decision that as much as it hurt me on a personal level, benefited me more on a progression level.

I made the move to apply to an end-game 25-man raiding guild. I'm fairly well known on the server as a solid raider, consistent in attendance (it's very rare that I miss a guild raid without advance notice), I come fully stocked, with my gear as best outfitted within my means, which is considerable since I do raid alot. I was pretty much guaranteed an in with this guild, and after two mind numbing days of trials and raiding with a guild and a group of people I've never run with, I was offered a spot within this guild.

I proceeded to leave the guild I was in, leaving lines of communication open, and even leaving alts within the guild to visit friends, and spend time with people that I do care about. Unfortunately there are a few people, notably the two that applied with me and were rejected that are a little butt hurt over the entire situation, but as I see it, it's not my issue to deal with. I've spent the last 4 years on Draenor-US making a name for myself as knowledgable about my class, and as a solid raider.

I've been in Conclave about two weeks now, and sofar I'm enjoying myself immensely, I'm currently the only discipline priest within the guild, I'm currently catching myself up to speed with the rest of the guild, and within a few days of beginning to raid with them, I had caught up successfully in progression, currently sitting at Blood Queen Lanthiel in ICC 25, and picking up spots with the odd 10 man.

As it see it, two teir cycles was too long to wait for a guild to catch up with my level of progression, and though I had fun and met many wonderful and amazing people, it was time to progress further and reach for the Lich King's helm.

See you guys in the Crimson Lair, and may the Lich King's helm be upon your head as you wear the title of "Kingslayer"!