General Guidelines

* All members are expected to demonstrate maturity and integrity in all their interactions, both in and outside of the guild.
* Treat all members as equals. Respect everyone at all times.
* Defer to the authority of the officers.
* If you make a commitment to help fellow Dignitas members, honor that commitment. It is not fair to other players to join a group and then spend an extended period of time “away from keyboard.” If you need to take an extended break, offer to leave the group. That way, your group can invite another to help fill your role; also, you avoid “leeching XP.” Of course, real life happens all the time, so if you have to suddenly log off, we all understand. But if you ditch other group members because “something better came up,” you should re-think whether Dignitas is the right guild for you. If you don’t intend to follow through on a commitment, don’t make one.
* Solicitation of actual, real-life money from other players is forbidden. Expect discipline to be swift and severe if you ask a guild member for dollars (or Euros, or whatever).
* If you are involved in an unresolved altercation with another member, or witness another member failing to uphold the policies of Dignitas, have the maturity to take the situation to a guild officer. Do not start rumors, discuss the situation in general guild chat, or involve third parties other than members of the Dignitas leadership.
* All members are expected to comport themselves as adults: for example, if you need assistance, have the maturity to ask other guild members for help; if you feel that guild chat has veered into inappropriate topics, tactfully express your discomfort with the subject matter.
* Please remember that guild membership is a privilege bestowed upon individuals after an interview process. Therefore, in order to preserve the integrity of the system, please do not allow friends to play your in-guild characters — especially friends under the age of 18. We all understand if you log in to give your friend a tour of the game; and we’re also aware that some families share accounts (and that practice is between you and Blizzard). However, it is incredibly awkward and inappropriate for Dignitas members to discover that the person we thought was a fellow member was actually the friend or child of a member.
* Support the diverse playstyles and game approaches of other members. (See “Dignitas Casual” under “Policies” for more on this point.) Spirited debate about the relative merits of certain talents on the forums is appropriate; however, making derogatory comments about another player, whether in guild chat or in private tells, is inappropriate.
* Disciplinary measures may including being sanctioned; temporary suspension from the guild; or, in severe cases, expulsion.
* Decisions made and enforced by the Doge/Patrician have been made after a lot of deliberation. Once those decisions are announced, those decisions will be backed up by all members of leadership.

Guidelines for Guild Chat

* Begging will not be tolerated. If you need something, ask politely in guild chat or in the forums. (The forums are often the best place to plan for an instance or raid.) If someone can help you, they will. Do not spam guild chat with repeated requests.
* No abusive or derogatory language is permitted in guild chat. If a member expresses serious discomfort with certain topics or language, steer the conversation to another subject.
* Arguments occasionally develop between guild members. Please take those discussions to private chat; don’t make other guild members hear the details of your dispute. If you cannot resolve your problem, contact an officer for mediation. Remember that World of Warcraft, while a vast World, is a game. People come here to have fun, not to be stressed out by arguments.
* Sometimes people question leadership decisions. The place to bring up such questions is the website forums, not in the game itself. Remember that others may not share your concerns. Everyone wants their in-game time to be as fun as possible. Show some self-restraint and bring up issues on the website.

* In all your dealings with players outside of Dignitas, remember that you are a representative of our guild. If you see people in trouble, help them. Our growth and power is only strengthened by allies, both within and outside our guild.
* You are encouraged to network and maintain friendships beyond the guild membership. Please represent us well in those relationships.
* Spamming public chat is prohibited, especially repeated shouts in caps and begging (ie., “SOMEONE GIVE ME SOME GOLD!!!!”). As a member, you are an ambassador for Dignitas in all your interactions.
* Although individual guild members may agree on Auction House pricing structures for items and materials, Dignitas as an entity will not “set” prices for all members to use when selling assets and services.
* Certain behaviors are completely unacceptable. Accusations of:
– Training (pulling a large number of mobs onto other players with the intent of killing them)
– Griefing (making other player’s lives generally miserable, showing unreasonable hostility and malice)
– And Ninja-ing (taking loot that is not rightfully yours)
Will be taken very seriously by officers.
* Dignitas’s leadership takes any complaint registered on the website (or expressed via chat) about any of our members very seriously. If a complaint is registered, the leadership of the guild will conduct an investigation, taking into account both sides of the story as well as past incidents. If it turns out that a member (even an officer) has broken these rules, then discipline will be administered; some situations merit booting.

Guidelines for Requesting the Services of Crafters, and for Sharing Resources

* When requesting the services of one of the guild’s enchanters or other crafters, recognize that some materials are very expensive; always offer to provide materials to the crafter.
* Crafters are discouraged from charging guild members for their services, but we recognize that the costs associated with certain requests may require crafters to request donations.
* All of Dignitas’s crafters are happy to provide their services for free (or nearly free) to other members. However, don’t expect an enchanter to drop out of a raid party to meet you in IF to buff up your bracers. Be patient and meet at a mutually convenient time and place.
* We request that as often as possible, you offer materials and items that you will not personally use to other members of the guild. You can make an offer in guild chat, through the forums, or by donating to the treasury. Remember, the tradeskiller you provide with cloth today may be the one providing you with free equipment tomorrow.
* Items offered up in guild chat or via the website are intended for members who can actually use the item within a few levels. Do not request an item with the intention of reselling it.
* If you need assistance with purchasing a mount, or gold for other reasons (in order to level up your crafter, for example), talk with the Doge/Patrician about your needs. When possible and appropriate, we will help mobilize the guild’s resources to help with major purchases. However, begging for gold within the guild is not tolerated.

By accepting an invitation to join Dignitas, you agree to uphold the following statement:

“As a member of Dignitas, I aim to share my best gifts with the guild: my sense of humor, my concern for humanity, and my desire to always do the right thing. Even though the members of this guild differ on many subjects (and some subjects, such as religion, may touch on all aspects of our lives), we share a bond of friendship. I will do my best to demonstrate loyalty to all Dignitas members, because this organization needs loyalty and commitment to stay vibrant and meaningful. If a member needs my help, I will do my best to give it. If I hurt another member, I will do my best to amend my missteps and apologize for my mistakes. Above all, I will attempt to demonstrate Dignitas: dignity and loyalty.”

Important note: Dignitas leaders may update or change these rules in the future. Changes will be announced on the website.