Nerdrage Posted February 7, 2013 Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 Well, maybe not like the upper level Gods, but more like the mid-level Gods. Like the Gods of the Lawn. Or the God of Coke Classic for example... Greetings HoS, My name is Nerdrage (Angus) and I'd like to introduce myself to your guild. SoH seems like it could potentially be a good fit for me, and I would be happy to answer any questions that you may have. A bit about me: I was the MWarrT for TemerityofWindrunner back in T11. We were around US150 at that time. Killed ToGC, Naxx, Ulduar, ICC. with many Metas. Stepped away due to graduation from University, kid, and intro career, all happening within 90 days. Sufficed to say, it fucked my world up pretty bad! As such I stepped away from game until HDS. Came back (to a different guild as my prior spot had been filled) about 10% nerf. Killed Spine and HDW at 15% nerf. Currently, I am 10/16H. Although my kill #'s are as low as they could be. I was the MWarrT for the inaugural HWill, HGaralon, and HWind Lord, while progressing on HVizier. However, I stepped away due to the fact that the 3 night a week guild I applied for, had been a 5 night a week guild ever since I joined. The last 2 guilds I have been in were great. Good people, solid players, and a decent enough environment overall...However, when I came to the realization, that with my current guild, I have been raiding 20+ hours a week. I thought holy shit, this is ridiculous and shut down my account. I am mid 30's, married with a kid. I am a Sales Executive for a NanoPhotonics software firm in Vancouver BC. I work with some heavy hitting nerds, and make it rain $$ on them. Here's the thing...I really like this game. I have been tanking at a reasonably high level for quite some time. However, I do not have the time to currently raid 3+ nights a week. I am of course online most evenings, capping Valor, Heroics, Dalies, etc, etc. I have been a serial guild hopper as of late, and frankly, I do not want to be 'that guy' anymore. I am looking for a solid, well played guild, where during the raid I can contribute at a very high level, and off nights I will be contributing to forum discussions and pre-raid prep to kill bosses and spread the purps around. Ok...Well you seem neat, but how do you keep your beard so shiny? Primarily, I creep WoL and do direct comparisons between my rotation, spec and CD usage to those who have downed the boss prior to me. Of course I also follow a few Prot Warr blogs, and Theck Prot Pally blog is a great resource for tanks in general. What's your general understanding of how you are so awesome at Prot Warr'n? (in my own mind of course) Pull: Pre-pot STR or Armr or Greater Rage Battle Shout Zerk Rage Shattering Throw (if not needed during BLust, or if BLust phase is greater than 5 minutes away) Heroic Throw Charge SSlam/Dev/TC pretty much in that order. Revenge when it lights up. Maintain 100% uptime with TC/Weakened Blows/ Battle Shout. Demo Shout / Demo Banner / SW / LS / Enraged Regen / Rally Cry : As necessary. (I have an aversion to Hstones, and really need to get better about using them, and not being a dumbass...) Sub 20%: (If I have the presence of mind at that point!) Double Pot: Greater Rage / Str SW (if available) Avatar Reck Dump rage into Execute. Skull Banner? EVERY CHANCE I GET!!!! (but in all seriousness, generally on the pull or better yet during HeroLust) Yes, but we will need some type of moderately descriptive record where we can judge you silently, and assume that your ePeen is very tiny. http://www.worldoflo...s=14230&e=14574 (Protectors Normal Mode/Hard. Nothing special, just an general performance.) Hmmmm...well. You must be well dressed and have nice teeth. Let's see your Mog. http://us.battle.net...rdrage/advanced Tell us your most negative self-speak about why we would not want you in the guild, and let us take it from there... Well, I'm old. Probably older than most of your other guildies. Given this, I am unable to put forth as much time in the nerd matrix as I could. I mean don't get me wrong. If I could, I would hit the nerd matrix 24/7, all the while Kate Moss feeds me chesseburgers, rubs my back with a slightly scented peppermint oil, and we laugh and laugh about how rad I am. Here's the deal, I have been in WAY too many guilds as of late. 2 in the last 3 months. I want a place where I can call home over the longer term. Currently my account is inactive and has been for a few weeks. However, modding Skyrim so that Khajits have boobs, just does not hold that same pull for me that killing a new boss in WoW has, and as such I am trying one last kick at the can... However, I have sworn to myself that I will not be spending half as much time raiding in a week as I spend at work. If SoH started at 7pm PST until 10pm PST, I would literally transfer over today and just sit around until a spot was available for me. Currently 6pm PST, is a bit of an early start, but I *normally* get home from work about 5ish, so an hour to eat and chill out, and then be ready for 6pm is doable as far as I am concerned. Given that you guys wrap things up close to 9pm, I'd like to think that I could make this work over the longer term. Essentially, I wanted to reach out today, introduce myself and take things from there. In closing, although my app may make me seem like a bit of a dumbass, I would like to reassure you that as a tank, I take my role very seriously. I am quite well researched prior to the first pull, and any issues that come up on my behalf, I am sure to remedy prior to the next raiding day, if not immediately. If I am ever late or absent, I would definitely post on the website, or text someone within the guild an ETA. I will certainly be checking this post regularly, but also feel free to email me directly at: thunderfunk@hotmail.com. What...Hotmail? Who even uses that any more? Like, from 1997? How are we supposed to communicate properly if we cannot do so by using some forum where we can use self shot, shirtless pictures? Or cyber bully? Ahhhh...progress. Anyway, as I stated earlier. I'm old as hell. Cheers, and thanks for your time SoH, Nerdrage (Angus) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negido Posted February 8, 2013 Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 (edited) Hi! I'm Negido! I have a few serious questions for you. Do you have any pets? Do you like to dance? How do feel about guild social events in chat and/or mumble? Speak any foreign languages? Favorite disney movie? How do you feel about fish? How do you feel about plaid? Favorite color? Play any other games outside of wow? If you could be any animal as an animorph, which would you choose and why? Do you drink, if so, what's your drink of choice?? Do you have a beard?!?!?!?!? If you had a genie, what would your three wishes be? Are you optimistic or pessimstic? HOW WELL CAN YOU KILL PIXELS!? GUSTO!!! Anyways, welcome to the forums. Edited February 8, 2013 by Negido Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darlantan Posted February 8, 2013 Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 You've succeeded in making your application one of the most entertaining I've ever read. Way to go! I'll leave the in-depth character and logs assessments to our resident Prot War expert, and simply welcome you to the forums. Also, watch out calling mid-30s old! You might upset half the guild. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raer Posted February 8, 2013 Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 Well written intro with wow history included. I like this guy so far. Just so you know, you're not the oldest by far. You also mentioned that you don't want to raid 3+ nights a week, does this mean you don't want to raid more than 2 nights? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merriwhizzle Posted February 8, 2013 Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 Hi! Mom of two and 30 something here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twelvesoft Posted February 8, 2013 Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 Um... That was awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nerdrage Posted February 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 Hello SoH Members, and thanks for the responses so far. I'll try and answer all questions... Do you have any pets? Dog and Fish. Do you like to dance? As a white dude pushing middle age, not so much. How do feel about guild social events in chat and/or mumble? You know how you feel when you lean too far back in a chair, and you almost fall, but then you catch yourself at the very last second? I feel like that All. The. Time. Speak any foreign languages? Yes, I speak both Canadian and American. Favorite disney movie? The new Star Wars Movie. That's right I said it. I mean for real JJ Abrahms couldn't do any worse than those last 3 abominations. How do you feel about fish? I have a 75 gallon planted aquarium. So pretty good I guess... How do you feel about plaid? I don't really. Favorite color? Umm...probably #00308F Play any other games outside of wow? Torchlight II, Skyrim. But mostly WoW. If you could be any animal as an animorph, which would you choose and why? I'd be that Monkey that Iran shot into space. Do you drink, if so, what's your drink of choice?? To be honest, I don't really drink much. Do you have a beard?!?!?!?!? Brian Wilson got nothing on my Civil War Beard... If you had a genie, what would your three wishes be? Health, wealth and happiness for everyone I know. Canker Sores for everyone else. Are you optimistic or pessimstic? Optimistic. You also mentioned that you don't want to raid 3+ nights a week, does this mean you don't want to raid more than 2 nights? Raer, in my perfect world I would love to raid 2 nights a week. However, I am very competitive in the Nerd Matrix. Given this, I do not see 2 night being a reality anytime soon. I really think that your guild is an excellent meeting in the middle of 3 nights a week, but only for roughly 3.5 hours at a time. The last 2 guilds I have been in have billed themselves as 3 nights a week. "With the occasional 4th night..." Well, in reality, it was ALWAYS a 4th night, with an occasional 5th night. All for at least 4 hours at a time. Now, please keep in mind: I am happy to stick around for the occasional 4th night. But as a tank, heavy wears the crown. I know for sure that if I don't show up to play my role to the fullest, there is a good chance that 24 other people who could make it would be let down. Given this, I am really trying to find a good home where hours are adhered to, so that I can be trusted to do my job in such a way that others can do theirs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tnx Posted February 8, 2013 Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 Very entertaining app. Welcome to the forums, and GL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hip Posted February 8, 2013 Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 What up Nerd, Also, hello Angus, and welcome to the forums. Excellent intro, I'm digging the energy. Prot warrior of the gods? We shall see. For now, why prot war? Have you played other tank classes? What's your favorite tool in the prot war toolbox? Whats something another tank has you feel is missing from your arsenal? How often do you get pissed? How often do you get supper pissed? On the pull of a raid boss, do you manually count down or use an add-on? What add-ons are you using to track your CDs (uptime and availability)? I'll take a look at your logs and judge you loudly. The meek shall inherit the earth, but only when the prot wars are done with it. <3 Hip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaska Posted February 8, 2013 Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 Good luck, welcome to the forums. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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