Tashanu-Area 52 Application
Name: Geoff
Age: 31
Discord Name: liltechdude#7002
Character Name: Tashanu (Area 52)
Class: Monk
Main Spec: Mistweaver
Off Spec: Windwalker
Armory Link: Tashanu - Character (blizzard.com)
Other Relevant Characters:
Raid Experience: In Dragonflight I have 3/8M and 8/8H VOTI. In Shadowlands Season 3 I made the switch from playing primarily DPS (Windwalker) to Mistweaver. I've had a lot of fun taking on a healer role and want to continue to do that. In terms of progression in Shadowlands, for the first half I only was raiding Heroic content with a casual guild. About halfway through Sepulcher I decided that I wanted to raid Mythic content again (as I had previously in Legion and BfA). I began raiding Mythic content with my hunter Liltechdude on Area 52 at the end of Legion and got to 6/11M Antorus. Then in BfA I got CE in Uldir and BfD. Then after that I pushed Mythic progression in TEP and in Ny'alotha. Going into Shadowlands I took a break from Mythic content as there was a lot going on with COVID-19 at the time and I did not have as much time to play the game.
If possible link a recent Combat Log (WWS, Warcraft Logs, etc.):
Tashanu - Area 52 - Warcraft Logs
Recent example: Warcraft Logs - Combat Analysis for Warcraft
Previous Guild(s):
Unconventional (US Area 52)
Reason for leaving: Going into Dragonflight the guild leadership decided to push the raid back half an hour to a schedule of Tu/We/Th 9PM-12AM ET. I need a raiding schedule that ends a little bit earlier. The latest I can play scheduled raid time is 11:30PM ET, which fits into your schedule.
Why do you want to join our raid team?
I am looking for a stable Mythic raiding schedule with a guild that is established (i.e. Been in existence for longer than a couple of tiers) that I can call home for a long time. I go out of my way to encourage team oriented gameplay and put guild interests ahead of my own personal gain. Out of Exile appears to have a very similar mindset and I look forward to playing with mature and non-toxic individuals.
Do you know any of our current guild members?
No
How long have you been playing WoW?
I began playing WoW in BC. I began raiding PvE content with my hunter Liltechdude in WotLK. Then I took a break from playing the game while I was studying for my Bachelor's degree. In 2017 I got interested in playing the game again and have been active in every raid tier since then.
What website(s)/sources do you use to gather information about your class/spec and raid boss encounters?
I primarily will read guides that are on Wowhead and published by world first guilds (website URLs tend to vary a bit). I also watch videos of progression fights from players who play my class
What is your base rotation/spell priority?
As a Mistweaver, I play around the Fistweaver talent build. This involves casting Essence Font and Faeline Stomp on CDs to keep Ancient Teachings of the Monastery uptime as high as possible. Then Rising Sun Kick is the next most important spell to keep on CD as it spreads stacks of Renewing Mist to the raid in addition to the two charges that come from the base spell that is also kept on CD as much as possible. Then additional healing is supplemented by Vivify, Life Cocoon, Revival, and Tiger Palm/Blackout Kick.
Historically we raid Tues/Wed/Thurs from 8:00pm-10:30pm Central Time, can you make these times on a weekly basis?
Yes
What is your raid availability? (Days/Times)
Sunday-Thursday from as early as 8PM CT and as late as 10:30PM CT.
Do you have discord and the ability to listen to people on it?
Yes.
Do you often have issues with bad latency, frame rate or disconnects? (Please be honest, we are going to find out soon enough anyway)
No. I am a network engineer for the company I work for and am very fluent in a lot of different aspects of IT. Additionally, I invest considerable amounts of money on high performance gaming rig equipment to be able to play to the best of my ability.
Do you frequently need to go afk during raids? (Kids, food, work, medical reasons, etc. Real life always comes first but we still would like to know so we can set realistic expectations)
No. My raid attendance is nearly 100% apart from vacations and work trips that would happen on an infrequent basis.
Why should we take you over some other drood/huntard/melee warlock?
I am dependable and want to play my part as a member of a solid team to get fights down in a constructive non-toxic manner.
Are you willing to re-spec or be on add duty for the good of the raid if needed?
Yes I can play Windwalker fairly well since the rotation is similar to the Fistweaver build. Additionally I am working on
Do you understand that raid teams have more members than there are raid spots in case of absences/boss composition needs, this means that you may not get an invite to EVERY raid?
Yes
Out of Exile requires that you have DBM (or BigWigs), WeakAuras, and Discord, as well as that you come prepared to raids with food/flasks/potions - can you abide by that?
Yes
Who is Cartman's father?
I never watched South Park so I don't know firsthand. Bing is telling me Jack Tenorman.
Do you agree with this statement? "I have read, understand, and agree to the loot rules used by Out of Exile."
Yes
By submitting this application do you understand that if accepted you will be required to follow guild rules and agree to represent Out of Exile in a positive manner towards the rest of the Hydraxis/Terenas/other merged realms server?
Yes