4. GM – Guild Master
I am responsible for writing all guild policies and rules. I have the final word on all disputes, class questions, member infractions, and officer discussed topics. It is within my power alone to make alliances with other guilds, make deals with them, and decide which guilds we’re interested in entering trade agreements with. I get to make all the tough, cut-throat decisions regarding guild progress, well-being, and direction. It falls upon me to be impartial judge and jury, to lay the law, and to enforce final judgment.

Officers – Second in Command
BRL Officers are in charge of many things, ranging from guild health, to paperwork. Generally I recognize that everyone has their own special ability, and I try to play upon individual strengths for each officers assigned duties.

All Officers are in charge of discipline, member moral, keeping on top of their class responsibilities (loot rotations, specs, resistance gear requirements, etc..)and are required to be familiar with all boss fights and the related strategies. They are required to lead raids, settle disputes fairly and firmly, as well as be aware of any member-to-member altercations/infractions.

Specialized duties are assigned based on an Officers strength, such as my Warrior Officer’s ability to lead raids very efficiently and effectively. My Rogue Officer isn’t quite as effective leading raids, but every guild member recognizes he is the best person to bring member-to-member problems to. The Warlock Officer is very good at speaking up “for the little guy” and representing some of the more minority members’ concerns (I swear he just likes to contradict me sometimes!) My Shaman Officer was a gold farmer in his other life and he’s particularly good at getting the guild to provide the right pots and flasks needed for any specific raid. While that’s all going on, the Mage Officer is behind the scenes in PM’s. I’m pretty sure he carries a whip, because he is particularly effective in pointing out raid slackers and getting them to reform their bad behaviors.

Class Lead – In Command when Officer is Absent
We have two Class Leads at this time, but will eventually fill out their ranks. Right now CL’s are in charge of loot distribution when an Officer isn’t on the raid. I haven’t planned much else for them, except to be mini-officers when one isn’t around. They do have some disciplinary power, though Officer approval would be required for drastic measures.

Raiders – Specialized Rank for “A Team” Members
This rank is a special, highly-sought after position within BRL. It will be limited to a certain number per class, and is not to exceed that number without a prior vote and authorization. Members who wish to obtain this position must prove they deserve all the benefits befitting a raider, which include:
Prime raid spots
Loot priority
Raid consumables

Raiders will be expected to follow the strict regulations of their elevated status at all times, including, but not limited to:
1. Above 70% of 40 man raid attendance.
2. Specing for optimized raid ability
3. Exceeding the minimum required resistance gear for their class
4. Always on time for raids
5. Researching boss fights and new content

Officers will submit bi-weekly performance reviews and updates for all Raiders. Raider spots can be rescinded at any time for lack of responsibility and/or sub-par performance.

Members – We <3 Them!
This is just about everyone else, and they have no real responsibility except to get the required resistance gear, provide mats for anything they want made, and to in general, not be a$$hats.

Alts – Baby Toons
This is a rank for every alt, as well as members who’re not 60 yet.

Inactive – You’ve Been WHERE!?
Anyone gone for more then two weeks is put on Inactive status. More then three weeks unannounced, and they are removed from the guild.

Initiate – So You’re Trying Out, Huh?
New guys! There are restrictive policies about their raid attendance requirements and loot intake.

5. (See above) There is one Officer per class, and an Officer I call a “floating” Officer. He was the former GM of a guild we merged with and has limited time on-line, so his duties are not defined.

6. We basically picked the people who’re always on-line for raids, who help their guildmates out, who provide flasks/potions/health stones for the raids, and who’re more or less, the best of their class. These people were awarded Raider rank. Other then becoming a CL or an Officer, there isn’t much higher you can get without my explicit approval.