Raid App: Ponzie-Silvermoon, Ele shaman
Name: Ponzie
Age: 34
Discord Name: ponzie123
Character Name: Ponzie
Class: Shaman
Main Spec: Elemental
Off Spec: Enhancement
Armory Link: https://worldofwarcraft.com/en-us/character/us/silvermoon/Ponzie
Other Relevant Characters: None.
Raid Experience:
AOTC every tier since Legion.
11/12M in Ny’alotha
9/10M in SoD
6/11M in Sepulcher
The above Mythic prog is on my EU character (https://raider.io/characters/eu/twisting-nether/Ponzie?tier=28) but I moved back to NA at start of Dragonflight. I have not done Mythic raiding in NA – highest is AOTC in Aberrus.
If possible link a recent Combat Log (WWS, Warcraft Logs, etc.): WL page for my EU shaman - https://www.warcraftlogs.com/character/eu/twisting-nether/ponzie?zone=29#zone=28
Previous Guild(s): Audacity (EU – Twisting Nether) https://raider.io/guilds/eu/twisting-nether/Audacity
Reason for leaving: Moved from EU to NA. Within NA I’ve been in a bunch of casual, social guilds, but nothing serious or intent on raiding.
Why do you want to join our raid team?
I am keen to find a good, fun raiding guild with focus on Mythic prog and achieving CE, as well as forming a social bond with guild members for M+, PvP, open-world content, achievement farm, etc. Based on my very short (<1day) experience doing keys with various guild members and conversing with them in-game and on Discord, I already feel very welcome.
Do you know any of our current guild members? No.
How long have you been playing WoW?
Since 2008 (TBC) on private servers, moved to official servers at the start of Wrath (2009). Have played continuously since, apart from missing out on MoP.
What website(s)/sources do you use to gather information about your class/spec and raid boss encounters?
https://stormearthandlava.com/ and WoWhead class guides
Shaman class discord
Bloodmallet
Liquid/Stanky raid videos and guides
Guild documents and strats
What is your base rotation/spell priority?
I’m still using Season 2 4pc tier set – which is Ele Lightning build.
Rotation: Storm Ele à IceFury à Lava Burst à Frost Shock (to buff nature dmg). Then use Lightning Bolt/Chain Lightning (pref w/ Stormkeeper). Earth Shock/EQ to sink maelstrom.
Historically we raid Tues/Wed/Thurs from 8:00pm-10:30pm Central Time, can you make these times on a weekly basis?
Yes. I am based on Pacific Time, so these raid timings work well for me. There might be rare occasions where critical work-related stuff might come up and delay me, but I should be able to provide sufficient advance notice.
I also tend to traveling twice a year for 2-3weeks each time. I will be able to give at least 2months advance notice and during my travel I typically won't be able to play WoW or raid. For e.g. I will be traveling next month from mid-Dec to first week of Jan.
What is your raid availability? (Days/Times)
I play most weekdays and weekends (unless I’m traveling).
Weekdays: Usually anytime post 6pm Pacific Time, up to 11pm/midnight
Weekends: Most of the day
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.
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)
Not really – apart from maybe feeding my cat (if my wife isn’t at home), but I can easily manage that between pulls.
Why should we take you over some other drood/huntard/melee warlock?
Shamans are generally superior to droods/huntards and *checks notes* melee(?) warlocks.
On a more serious note: I love this game and it’s a big part of my life. I enjoy raiding and pushing high keys. My stint with Mythic raiding in SL was really enjoyable and pushed me to improve myself and my skills, and I want the opportunity to explore mythic raiding again with a fun and focused guild. I’m also generally considered a chill player (based on my prev guild feedback) and have no concerns being benched because of specific boss requirements or if there are better players.
Are you willing to re-spec or be on add duty for the good of the raid if needed?
I am willing to re-spec (Enhancement). I have no experience with healing and I would assume I would not be very good at it. Also good with add duty or any other specific roles.
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. I understand.
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?
Yup.
Who is Cartman's father? Uhh I stopped watching South Park a long time ago, but Cartman’s mom is a dirty slut.
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.