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==Q.  I heard about the Alea Iacta Est WoW guild from The Instance/The AIE Podcast/friends and was wondering how do I join?==
[[Category:World of Warcraft]]
A.  For brand new members of the AIE Gaming Community, we accept applications via our UMAMI system during the first 7 days of each month.  If you are an existing member in another game, such as SWTOR, Rift, or EVE, then you can apply at any time during the month.


Q.  My characters name has a funky letter in it, will that be a problem?
==AIE sounds awesome--how do I join?==
AHaving a special letter in your name is allowed, but it can make things more difficult for an officer to send you a guild invite. Please know what the alt code is as an officer may ask you for it.  Just make sure that your app and your character name match!
===I heard about the Alea Iacta Est WoW guild from The Instance/The AIE Podcast/friends and was wondering how do I join?===
:For brand new members of the AIE Gaming Community, we accept applications via our [https://umami.aie-universal.net UMAMI] systemIf you are an existing member in another game, such as SWTOR, Rift, or EVE, then you can use your same Umami login to apply a WoW toon.


Q.  There are so many people in AIE, I feel a little lost.  What can I do?
===What server and faction is Alea Iacta Est in WoW?===
A.  Don’t feel lost!!  There’s some great tips here(link to Lost in Shuffle section) on ways to participate with others in the community.
:AIE is a horde only guild on the Earthen Ring-US server.


Q.  I just joined the guild and I'm a PlebHow long before I get promoted to Cohort?
===I want to move my main character from my old server to Earthen Ring so I can join AIEWhat should I do?===
A. All Plebs in good standing with the guild are promoted to Cohort after 2 months (~8 weeks).
#First: we '''highly''' recommend that you create a character on Earthen Ring, level it to 10, and join the guild first.  This lets you check out our community and see if we’re a good fit for you.
#If you decide to transfer a toon over from another server, we ask that you fill out your application until '''after''' the transferIf you have to change your name, your application may be wrong.
#If your name got changed, please [mailto:officers@aie-guild.org?Subject=App%20Fix%20Request:%20My%20Name%20got%20changed&body=My%20application%20for%20___%20needs%20to%20be%20fixed,%20since%20my%20name%20got%20changed%20to%20____ let us know] as soon as possible so we can fix your application so you can get in.


Q.  I am a member of AIE WoW and I just rolled an alt.  Do I just ask for an invite from the officers?
==My characters name has a funky letter in it, will that be a problem?==
AEvery toon in AIE must have an approved application on file in UMAMI.  Just sign into your UMAMI account and fill out an application for your alt.  You can apply for your alts at any time during the month.  Remember to WAIT until you have received your acceptance email before joining /aielfo and asking for an invite.
:Having a special letter in your name is allowed, but it can make things more difficult for an officer to send you a guild invite.  Please know what the alt code is as an officer may ask you for it.  Just make sure that your app and your character name match!


Q.  I’m trying to create an account on the myextralife forums, but I don’t understand that one question, Obey who?
==Alright, I just got into AIE, what should I do next?==
A. That answer can be found here.
===I’m trying to create an account on the myextralife forums, but I don’t understand that one question, Obey who?===
:The interwebs contain the [http://www.myextralife.com/sitenews/the-new-obey-henry-prints answer you seek]!


Q.  I want to move my main character from my old server to Earthen Ring so I can join AIE.  What should I do?
===Are there any add-ons I should be using?===
AWe highly recommend that you create a character on Earthen Ring, level it to 10, and join the guild first.  This lets you check out our community and see if we’re a good fit for you.  If you decide to transfer a toon over from another server, we ask that if at all possible, please try to wait to fill out your application until the change is complete.  Sometimes your name will already be taken and if you fill out your app ahead of time, it may be wrong due to a forced name change.  If your transferred character is the first one in the guild, then you want to make sure you get your app in during the first seven days of the month.  If your name did get changed for any reason, please email the officers at officers@aie-guild.org as soon as possible so we can update your entry.
:Yes indeedyThere are some [[WoW FAQs#Add-Ons, what are those?|FAQs]] below, and a write up on [[Recommended Add-Ons]].


Q.  I was removed from the guild for inactivity.  How do I rejoin?
===What do you guys use for voice communication?===
AIf you were removed for inactivity, simply join chat channel /aielfo and ask an officer for an inviteIf your toon is listed in UMAMI, there is no need to reapply.
:We use [[Mumble]]Yup yup.
====Cool, I just downloaded MumbleWhat is the password & server information?====
:The Mumble info is listed on the [[Mumble]] main page.


Q.  Is it possible to request a specific co-guild when joining AIE in WoW?
==So, I've been a member for awhile, but I have a few questions...==
A.  There may be many reasons why you want in a specific co-guild, but in reality, they are all equal.  With the addition of Greenwall, being in a specific co-guild doesn’t really matter.  We also have to balance the membership across all the co-guilds.  Also remember, not every officer has a toon in each co-guild. There may not be an officer online in the co-guild you want. Generally, for these reasons, we ask that you only request to join a specific co-guild if your raid team is in that specific one.  This can be accomplished by your raid leader or by asking the officers in advance by emailing them at officers@aie-guild.org with your available online time so we can ensure that an officer in that co-guild will be available for invites.


QIs there a max number of characters I can have in AIE WoW?
===There are so many people in AIE, I feel a little lostWhat can I do?===
A. No.  You can have one or 50.  Just remember, each one needs an application filled out.
:Don’t feel lost!! Here are [[Lost in the Shuffle|some great tips]] on how to participate with others in the community, and not get lost in the shuffle.


QWhat if I want to remove one of my toons to another guild?  Do I have to remove all of mine from AIE?
===I've been a Pleb for a while..How long before I get promoted to Cohort?===
A.  No.  As long as you are still a member of good standing, your other toons can remain in AIE.  Just keep in mind, in order to use our Vent server, you must have at least one character in the guild.
:All Plebs in good standing with the guild are promoted to Cohort after 2 months (~8 weeks).


Q.  A guild member in AIE WoW did something awesome!!  I think they deserve some recognitionHow do I do that?
===I am in AIE WoW and I just rolled an altDo I just ask for an invite from the officers?===
AWe have a recognition program called Guildie of the Moment and you can nominate someone by sending your story to officers@aie-guild.org.
:Every toon in AIE must have an approved application on file in [https://umami.aie-universal.net/ UMAMI]Just sign into your UMAMI account and fill out an application for your alt.  You can apply for your alts at any time during the month.  Remember to WAIT until you have received your acceptance email before joining /aielfo and asking for an invite.


Guild Information
===I have been away a long time, and now I am not in the guild! How do I get back in?===
Q.  Is there a listing of all of the co-guilds and what the names mean?
:If you were removed for inactivity, simply join chat channel /aielfo and ask an officer for an inviteIf your toon is listed in [https://umami.aie-universal.net/ UMAMI], there is no need to reapply.
AThere sure is, it can be found here!


QI just downloaded VentriloWhat is the password information?
===Is it possible to request a specific co-guild when joining AIE in WoW?===
AThe vent info is listed in the Guild Message of the Day (GMotD) as well as UMAMI’s main page (once logged in)You can find rules regarding Vent use here and answers on how to install and setup hereRemember, AIE Vent is for members only.  Do NOT give out Vent information to anyoneGuild members can look up Vent info by logging into one of their toons in AIE.
:There may be many reasons why you want in a specific co-guild, but in reality, they are all equalWith the addition of Greenwall, being in a specific co-guild doesn’t really matterWe also have to balance the membership across all the co-guildsAlso remember, not every officer has a toon in each co-guildThere may not be an officer online in the co-guild you wantGenerally, for these reasons, we ask that you only request to join a specific co-guild if your raid team is in that specific oneThis can be accomplished by your raid leader or by asking the officers in advance by emailing them at officers@aie-guild.org with your available online time so we can ensure that an officer in that co-guild will be available for invites.


Q.  What are the guild vault policies?  Can I get things out of another co-guild’s bank?
===Is there a max number of characters I can have in AIE WoW?===
AAll of the details regarding the Guild Vault can be found here. (link to wiki-See suggested changes below)
:Nope!  You can have one or 50Just remember, each one needs an application filled out.


Q. Where else can I find out about what is going on in the guild?
===What if I want to remove one of my toons to another guild? Do I have to remove all of mine from AIE?===
ABesides our wonderful forums, and wiki, there is also The AIE PodcastThe hosts cover not only WoW but the other games that AIE is involved in.  More information can be found about the AIE Podcast here.
:NoAs long as you are still a member of good standing, your other toons can remain in AIE.  Just keep in mind, in order to use our Mumble server, you must have at least one character in the guild.


QWhat is GERP?
===A guild member in AIE WoW did something awesome!!  I think they deserve some recognitionHow do I do that?===
A.  GERP stands for Guild Expansion Readiness Program, for when the AIE family is ready to expand into a new gameA more detailed explanation can be found here.
:We have a recognition program for outstanding members called the "Guildie of the Moment"You can nominate someone awesome by [mailto:officers@aie-guild.org?Subject=GotM%20Nomination&body=I%20would%20like%20to%20nominate%20____%20for%20GotM%20because%20___ sending us your story].


Q.  Who is Gerp?
==Is there anything else about the Guild I should know?==
A.  Gerp is the name of our venerable robot hunter overlord.  As a member of AIE you are also expected to obey Henry at all times.  Gerp is a character played by Scott Johnson, one of the founders of AIE.
===Is there a listing of all of the co-guilds and what the names mean?===
:Of course there is a [[Co-guild list]]!


Q.  What just happenedA bunch of people in my co-guild just got removed.
===What are the rules about the Guild Bank? Should I deposit stuffCan I get things out of another co-guild’s bank?===
A.  DON’T FREAK OUTDue to the size of our WoW community, we can’t allow inactive characters remain in the co-guilds when we have hundreds of new members joining every month.  So, at the end of each month, we go through each co-guild and purge out any character that has been inactive for a period of three (3) or more monthsBecause of this policy, it’s very important that you log into each of your characters once a month or so, that way you don’t lose any guild rep on that toon.
:WhoaThat's a lot of questionsFortunately they are all answered on the [[Guild Vault Policies]] page.


Q.  I want to start an Alliance toon.  Does AIE have a guild on the Alliance side?
===Where else can I find out about what is going on in the guild?===
A1. The guild is monolithic, there are no “sister” guilds on Earthen Ring or other World of Warcraft Realms. While members are free to start their own guilds independently, such guilds are to remain distinct from Alea Iacta Est and recruitment shall not be conducted in the guild forums, guild chat, or Ventrilo chat. This should not prevent members or officers from establishing friendly relationships with other guilds.  We currently have 11 co-guilds, only because Blizzard capped the number of players per guild to 1,000.  All official co-guilds are considered to be part of and included in the Alea Iacta Est guild.  You can find a listing of official co-guilds here. (insert link)
:Besides our wonderful [http://forum.myextralife.com/forum/21-aie-azeroth/ forums], and [[Main Page|wiki]], there is also The [[AIE Podcast]]. The hosts cover not only WoW but the other games that AIE is involved in.


A2.  AIE is big.  Ok that may be an understatement; AIE is HUGE.  AIE started out like any other guild [on the]{we just started} horde side, but as you can see now we are [now] massive, {as in}[we are] just over 8,000 characters. We currently have 11 co-guilds [list here], because of the 1,000 player cap put in place by Blizzard. You have the right to start and play on the Alliance side and/or create an awesome guild there, just know that you are not allowed to use Gchat, Vent, or the AIE forums to do any recruitment for that purpose.   Our lovely officers have a difficult job helping oil the gears of this machine.  Creating an “official” presence on the Alliance side would not only stretch our officer corps thin, but it would also cause burnout for the real-life people behind the screens, and we want to keep them around.  At this time, our venerable leadership has not seen anything significant in MoP to change this stance.  This issue may be revisited by the officers at a future time.  
===Who the heck is Gerp?===
#Gerp is the name of our venerable robot hunter overlord; he is accompanied by his pet and great friend, Henry(''As a member of AIE you are expected to  [http://www.myextralife.com/sitenews/the-new-obey-henry-prints/ Obey Henry] at all times.'')
#Gerp is a character played by Scott Johnson, one of the founders of AIE.


A.  The AIE WoW guild has no plans to extend cross faction.  If that changes, there will be a post from the officers about it on the forums.  Please note that this issue will NOT be revisited after every post about this subject/topic.
===Then, what the heck is GERP?===
:GERP stands for [[Guild Expansion Readiness Program]]; this is how AIE checks out new games, and maybe makes a guild there, like we have with [[EVE]], [[Rift]], and [[SW:tOR]].


Officers
===A bunch of people in my co-guild just got removed. I am freaking OUT!===
Q.  Is there a listing of all the officers in AIE?
:Don't freak out :)
A. There sure is, and it is here!


Q.  How do I find an officer in game?
===I am still freaking out! What just happened? (''Please hold me.'')===
AAll on-duty officers can be found by joining chat channel /aielfo, even if you recognize an officer in the wild, they may not be on-duty, please respect their play time too.  Also, please be patient.  Even officers in /aielfo could be busy with another guild member or in a dungeon/raidThey will help you as soon as they can. :)
:We have to remove inactive characters because we have hundreds of new characters joining every monthAt the end of each month, we go through each co-guild and purge out any character that has been inactive for 3 months or moreNote: Make sure to play all of your active characters periodically, since you can loose guild reputation if you are removed and don't get invited back within 10 days.


Q.  How do I find an officer outside of WoW?
===Does AIE have a guild on the Alliance side?===
AThe officers can be reached by emailing them at officers@aie-guild.org.
:The AIE WoW guild has no plans to extend cross factionIf that changes, there will be a post from the officers about it on the forums.


Q.  What if I have a problem with a fellow AIE member in WoW?
==Officers - OMG! We have officers???==
A.  We please ask that you do NOT take problems with guild members to a public setting, like the forums or guild chat.  Please chat log or screen shot the incident, and email that information, along with anything else pertinent, to the officers at officers@aie-guild.org.
===Is there a listing of all the officers in AIE?===
:You can find a listing of all the WoW officers on the [[World of Warcraft Officers]] page.


Q.  I was an officer in my previous guild, how do I become an officer here?
===How do I find an officer in game?===
A.  Asking to become an officer is the easiest way to not become oneOfficers are chosen for their leadership, commitment to the community, personality, and a whole list of other criteriaOnly current officers can nominate someone to become one, and it is a lengthy process.
:All on-duty officers can be found by joining chat channel /aielfo, even if you recognize an officer in the wild, they may not be on-duty, please respect their play time tooAlso, please be patient.  Even officers in /aielfo could be busy with another guild member or in a dungeon/raidThey will help you as soon as they can. :)


Add-ons
===How do I find an officer outside of WoW?===
Q.  What is this Greenwall I keep hearing about?
:The officers can be reached by emailing them at officers@aie-guild.org.
A.  Greenwall is an add-on available through Curse, that allows all of the co-guilds to communicate in one combined guild chat.  This allows you to talk to people in other co-guilds without having to use custom chat channels. Once installed, Greenwall works automatically.


Q.  How do I turn off guild achievement announcements in greenwall addon?
===What if I have a problem with a fellow AIE member in WoW?===
A.  Type in a chat window /gw achievements offIf you need to see more about configuring greenwall, please visit this page.
:We please ask that you do NOT take problems with guild members to a public setting, like the forums or guild chat.  Please chat log or screen shot the incident, and email that information, along with anything else pertinent, to the officers at officers@aie-guild.org.


Q. How do I get my main's name to show up in guild chat?
===I was an officer in my previous guild, how do I become an officer here?===
A.  There is an add-on called Identity, that you can download from Curse.  Once you have it installed, just follow these simple steps.
:Officers in AIE are chosen for their leadership, maturity, commitment to the community, personality, etc..  Current officers can nominate someone to become one, and there is an internal review processHistorically, repeatedly asking to become an officer is not a good way start the process--since officers actively play the game, they always keep an eye out for quality guildies. (''Remember, good works are their own reward!'')
    1Type in /id main yournamehere
    2Type in /id enable g
Just remember, Identity is only for you main’s name or “main”. If you put anything else in Identity, you will be asked to change it.


Guild Events
==Add-Ons, what are those?==
Q.  What is the Craft Faire and/or how can I help?
===What is this Greenwall I keep hearing about?===
A.  The Craft Faire is a huge in-game guild event held twice a yearPeople in the guild donate materials for all professions by mailing them to the Captain of that Profession.  Then, on the date of the event, you can meet up with all the Captains in SMC and level your professions for free (except for vendor items, like thread) with the materials donated by everyone in the guild.  This is a great way to meet guild members and level up your professionsOr you can contact the organizer of the event and help volunteer to give back to the community.
:"Greenwall" was our affectionate name for guild chat, since with so many members, it forms a wall of green text when it gets goingWhen we became several guilds during the [[AIE Guild Cataclysm and Reforging]] our [[Stigg]] created [[GreenWall]], an add-on that allows all of the co-guilds to communicate in one combined guild chat.  This allows you to talk to people in other co-guilds without having to use custom chat channelsGreenwall is available through Curse and, once installed, it works automatically. Just talk in guild chat like normal.


QWhat is COOP?
===How do I turn off guild achievement announcements in greenwall addon?===
A. COOP stands for Creamy Orange Otter Pop. It is also our code name for massive PvP action, like killing the Alliance leadersWe have specific COOP leaders that organize these eventsYou are free to organize them yourself at any time, but please do not use the term COOP unless a COOP leader specifically said to.
:Enter the command: <code>/gw achievements off  </code>   
:If you want to know more, read about [[GreenWall]] to see all configuration options.
   
===How do I get my main's name to show up in guild chat?===
:There is an add-on called [http://www.curse.com/addons/wow/identity Identity], that you can download from CurseOnce you have it installed, just follow these simple steps:
::<code>/id main</code> ''<Your Name>''
::<code>/id enable g</code>
:Just remember, Identity is only for you main’s name or “main”If you put anything else in Identity, you will be asked to change it.


Dungeon/Raid Team information
==Guild Events - Be There or Be Square==
Q.  How can I find a dungeon group or raid team in AIE?
===What is the Craft Faire and/or how can I help?===
AYou can check the forums for dungeon groups or raid teams that are recruiting new members, or you can join the in-game chat channel /aielfg and ask for a groupMany raid teams announce in /aielfg when they need additional members for their raid.
:The [[Craft Faire]] is a huge in-game guild event held twice a yearPeople in the guild donate materials for all professions by mailing them to the Captain of that Profession.  Then, on the date of the event, you can meet up with all the Captains in SMC and level your professions for free (except for vendor items, like thread) with the materials donated by everyone in the guild.  This is a great way to meet guild members and level up your professionsOr you can contact the organizer of the event and help volunteer to give back to the community.


QI have a raid team in AIE and we want to all be in the same co-guild for achievementsHow do we do that?
===What is COOP?===
AThe raid leader needs to email the officers at officers@aie-guild.org with a list of all the raid members’ names, what co-guild they need to be moved into, and what times everyone is available.  There is a detailed post on the forums that explains the entire process.
:[[COOP]] stands for Creamy Orange Otter PopIt is also our code name for massive PvP action, like killing the Alliance leadersWe have specific COOP leaders that organize these eventsYou are free to organize them yourself at any time, but please do not use the term COOP unless a COOP leader specifically said to.


Q.  Is there a listing of all the raid teams in AIE?
===I was thinking of holding a raffle or contest for the guildWhat do I do?===
AThere sure is!  You can find that list right here!
:There's a great write up on the [[Raffles and Contests Guidelines]] that will explain everything.
 
==Leveling, Dungeon, and Raid Teams Oh My!==
===How can I find a dungeon group or raid team in AIE?===
:You can check the [http://forum.myextralife.com/forum/22-team-coordination forums] for dungeon groups or raid teams that are [http://forum.myextralife.com/forum/13-team-recruitment recruiting] new members, or you can join the in-game chat channel /aielfg and ask for a group.  Many raid teams announce in /aielfg channel when they need additional members for their raid.  You can also use the add-on [[AieCallToArms|AIE Call to Arms]] to find groups.
 
===I have a raid team in AIE and we want to all be in the same co-guild for achievements--how do we do that?===
:The raid leader needs to email the officers at officers@aie-guild.org with a list of all the raid members’ names, what co-guild they need to be moved into, and what times everyone is available.  There is a [http://forum.myextralife.com/topic/35228-how-to-get-your-raid-team-all-in-the-same-coguild/ detailed post on the forums] that explains the entire process.
 
===Is there a listing of all the raid teams in AIE?===
:There is a [[Raid Team Summary]] page that shows raid teamsIt is not always current, so please check the [http://forum.myextralife.com/forum/13-team-recruitment Team Recruitment forums] for the most up to date information.

Latest revision as of 23:14, 9 September 2014


AIE sounds awesome--how do I join?

I heard about the Alea Iacta Est WoW guild from The Instance/The AIE Podcast/friends and was wondering how do I join?

For brand new members of the AIE Gaming Community, we accept applications via our UMAMI system. If you are an existing member in another game, such as SWTOR, Rift, or EVE, then you can use your same Umami login to apply a WoW toon.

What server and faction is Alea Iacta Est in WoW?

AIE is a horde only guild on the Earthen Ring-US server.

I want to move my main character from my old server to Earthen Ring so I can join AIE. What should I do?

  1. First: we highly recommend that you create a character on Earthen Ring, level it to 10, and join the guild first. This lets you check out our community and see if we’re a good fit for you.
  2. If you decide to transfer a toon over from another server, we ask that you fill out your application until after the transfer. If you have to change your name, your application may be wrong.
  3. If your name got changed, please let us know as soon as possible so we can fix your application so you can get in.

My characters name has a funky letter in it, will that be a problem?

Having a special letter in your name is allowed, but it can make things more difficult for an officer to send you a guild invite. Please know what the alt code is as an officer may ask you for it. Just make sure that your app and your character name match!

Alright, I just got into AIE, what should I do next?

I’m trying to create an account on the myextralife forums, but I don’t understand that one question, Obey who?

The interwebs contain the answer you seek!

Are there any add-ons I should be using?

Yes indeedy. There are some FAQs below, and a write up on Recommended Add-Ons.

What do you guys use for voice communication?

We use Mumble. Yup yup.

Cool, I just downloaded Mumble. What is the password & server information?

The Mumble info is listed on the Mumble main page.

So, I've been a member for awhile, but I have a few questions...

There are so many people in AIE, I feel a little lost. What can I do?

Don’t feel lost!! Here are some great tips on how to participate with others in the community, and not get lost in the shuffle.

I've been a Pleb for a while... How long before I get promoted to Cohort?

All Plebs in good standing with the guild are promoted to Cohort after 2 months (~8 weeks).

I am in AIE WoW and I just rolled an alt. Do I just ask for an invite from the officers?

Every toon in AIE must have an approved application on file in UMAMI. Just sign into your UMAMI account and fill out an application for your alt. You can apply for your alts at any time during the month. Remember to WAIT until you have received your acceptance email before joining /aielfo and asking for an invite.

I have been away a long time, and now I am not in the guild! How do I get back in?

If you were removed for inactivity, simply join chat channel /aielfo and ask an officer for an invite. If your toon is listed in UMAMI, there is no need to reapply.

Is it possible to request a specific co-guild when joining AIE in WoW?

There may be many reasons why you want in a specific co-guild, but in reality, they are all equal. With the addition of Greenwall, being in a specific co-guild doesn’t really matter. We also have to balance the membership across all the co-guilds. Also remember, not every officer has a toon in each co-guild. There may not be an officer online in the co-guild you want. Generally, for these reasons, we ask that you only request to join a specific co-guild if your raid team is in that specific one. This can be accomplished by your raid leader or by asking the officers in advance by emailing them at officers@aie-guild.org with your available online time so we can ensure that an officer in that co-guild will be available for invites.

Is there a max number of characters I can have in AIE WoW?

Nope! You can have one or 50. Just remember, each one needs an application filled out.

What if I want to remove one of my toons to another guild? Do I have to remove all of mine from AIE?

No. As long as you are still a member of good standing, your other toons can remain in AIE. Just keep in mind, in order to use our Mumble server, you must have at least one character in the guild.

A guild member in AIE WoW did something awesome!! I think they deserve some recognition. How do I do that?

We have a recognition program for outstanding members called the "Guildie of the Moment". You can nominate someone awesome by sending us your story.

Is there anything else about the Guild I should know?

Is there a listing of all of the co-guilds and what the names mean?

Of course there is a Co-guild list!

What are the rules about the Guild Bank? Should I deposit stuff? Can I get things out of another co-guild’s bank?

Whoa! That's a lot of questions. Fortunately they are all answered on the Guild Vault Policies page.

Where else can I find out about what is going on in the guild?

Besides our wonderful forums, and wiki, there is also The AIE Podcast. The hosts cover not only WoW but the other games that AIE is involved in.

Who the heck is Gerp?

  1. Gerp is the name of our venerable robot hunter overlord; he is accompanied by his pet and great friend, Henry. (As a member of AIE you are expected to Obey Henry at all times.)
  2. Gerp is a character played by Scott Johnson, one of the founders of AIE.

Then, what the heck is GERP?

GERP stands for Guild Expansion Readiness Program; this is how AIE checks out new games, and maybe makes a guild there, like we have with EVE, Rift, and SW:tOR.

A bunch of people in my co-guild just got removed. I am freaking OUT!

Don't freak out :)

I am still freaking out! What just happened? (Please hold me.)

We have to remove inactive characters because we have hundreds of new characters joining every month. At the end of each month, we go through each co-guild and purge out any character that has been inactive for 3 months or more. Note: Make sure to play all of your active characters periodically, since you can loose guild reputation if you are removed and don't get invited back within 10 days.

Does AIE have a guild on the Alliance side?

The AIE WoW guild has no plans to extend cross faction. If that changes, there will be a post from the officers about it on the forums.

Officers - OMG! We have officers???

Is there a listing of all the officers in AIE?

You can find a listing of all the WoW officers on the World of Warcraft Officers page.

How do I find an officer in game?

All on-duty officers can be found by joining chat channel /aielfo, even if you recognize an officer in the wild, they may not be on-duty, please respect their play time too. Also, please be patient. Even officers in /aielfo could be busy with another guild member or in a dungeon/raid. They will help you as soon as they can.  :)

How do I find an officer outside of WoW?

The officers can be reached by emailing them at officers@aie-guild.org.

What if I have a problem with a fellow AIE member in WoW?

We please ask that you do NOT take problems with guild members to a public setting, like the forums or guild chat. Please chat log or screen shot the incident, and email that information, along with anything else pertinent, to the officers at officers@aie-guild.org.

I was an officer in my previous guild, how do I become an officer here?

Officers in AIE are chosen for their leadership, maturity, commitment to the community, personality, etc.. Current officers can nominate someone to become one, and there is an internal review process. Historically, repeatedly asking to become an officer is not a good way start the process--since officers actively play the game, they always keep an eye out for quality guildies. (Remember, good works are their own reward!)

Add-Ons, what are those?

What is this Greenwall I keep hearing about?

"Greenwall" was our affectionate name for guild chat, since with so many members, it forms a wall of green text when it gets going. When we became several guilds during the AIE Guild Cataclysm and Reforging our Stigg created GreenWall, an add-on that allows all of the co-guilds to communicate in one combined guild chat. This allows you to talk to people in other co-guilds without having to use custom chat channels. Greenwall is available through Curse and, once installed, it works automatically. Just talk in guild chat like normal.

How do I turn off guild achievement announcements in greenwall addon?

Enter the command: /gw achievements off
If you want to know more, read about GreenWall to see all configuration options.

How do I get my main's name to show up in guild chat?

There is an add-on called Identity, that you can download from Curse. Once you have it installed, just follow these simple steps:
/id main <Your Name>
/id enable g
Just remember, Identity is only for you main’s name or “main”. If you put anything else in Identity, you will be asked to change it.

Guild Events - Be There or Be Square

What is the Craft Faire and/or how can I help?

The Craft Faire is a huge in-game guild event held twice a year. People in the guild donate materials for all professions by mailing them to the Captain of that Profession. Then, on the date of the event, you can meet up with all the Captains in SMC and level your professions for free (except for vendor items, like thread) with the materials donated by everyone in the guild. This is a great way to meet guild members and level up your professions. Or you can contact the organizer of the event and help volunteer to give back to the community.

What is COOP?

COOP stands for Creamy Orange Otter Pop. It is also our code name for massive PvP action, like killing the Alliance leaders. We have specific COOP leaders that organize these events. You are free to organize them yourself at any time, but please do not use the term COOP unless a COOP leader specifically said to.

I was thinking of holding a raffle or contest for the guild. What do I do?

There's a great write up on the Raffles and Contests Guidelines that will explain everything.

Leveling, Dungeon, and Raid Teams Oh My!

How can I find a dungeon group or raid team in AIE?

You can check the forums for dungeon groups or raid teams that are recruiting new members, or you can join the in-game chat channel /aielfg and ask for a group. Many raid teams announce in /aielfg channel when they need additional members for their raid. You can also use the add-on AIE Call to Arms to find groups.

I have a raid team in AIE and we want to all be in the same co-guild for achievements--how do we do that?

The raid leader needs to email the officers at officers@aie-guild.org with a list of all the raid members’ names, what co-guild they need to be moved into, and what times everyone is available. There is a detailed post on the forums that explains the entire process.

Is there a listing of all the raid teams in AIE?

There is a Raid Team Summary page that shows raid teams. It is not always current, so please check the Team Recruitment forums for the most up to date information.