14/12/24

• The nominees for November's Guildie of the Month are: Arcticsnow, Beeswar, Erick, Hotchick, Scahl, Shortie, Spellcheck, Quixxie, Valkeryie & Visren (Abractus). Congratulations to our nominees and a special thank you to those who took the time to vote.

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• The  person with the most votes is Abractus, aka Visren. What does this ret paladin mean to us? Let us spell it out:

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V -- is for very talented musician and tattoo artist! 
I -- is for intelligent; do not listen to his self-deprecating humour!
S -- is for self-reflective and humble!
R -- is for ret pally. He is topping the charts, but doesn't rest upon his numbers. He is very dedicated, and is always pushing the limits!
E -- is for earnest, caring, authentic human being!
N -- is for nice guy -- which is his best quality!

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• Visren, we are so glad to have you back in Azeroth. Thank you for all you do! Pers.

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09/11/24

• The nominees for October's Guildie of the Month are: Abractus, Aeglos, Anicetus, Articsnow, Erick, Grymmhain, Hotchick, Lionarr, Optimusprime, Perseffonee, Quixxie, Scahl, Shortie, Spellcheck & Yesmin! Congratulations to our nominees, and a special thank you to those who took the time vote.

 

• The person with the most votes is Scahl! Congratulations! Scahl is a relatively new member to CRD, and the fact that he has won Guildie of the Month is a testament to his supportive personality, and the reasons why we like him! What are those reasons? Let us spell it out ... what does S.C.A.H.L. mean to us:

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S -- is for super! Plain and simple. He is a super guy!

C -- is for critical thinker. Whether it is parsing through the logs or reflecting upon his performance, he is a critical thinker, pays attention to the details, and always brings his A-Game. He is observant, asks questions, well-read, and has an intellectual curiosity for anything that offers a challenge!

A -- is for avid runner and basketball player -- hobbies which he has passed down to his 16 year old twins!

H -- is for humble. Scahl not only strives for excellence, but is also humble. We are blessed to have found such a rare combination!

L -- is for long-time WoW player. Back in the day, Scahl was a mythic raider, so he brings to CRD a wealth of experience and knowledge, so I deeply hope he remains a "long-time" guildie!

 

• Thank you Scahl for all you do! And P.S. -- Happy Birthday! Pers.

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15/10/24

• The nominees for September's Guildie of the Month are: Abractus, Beeswar, Desetraz, Erick, Haedrath, Harima, Katrazand, Komrash, Kylgore, Odasa, OptimusPrime, Perseffonee, Scahl, Spellcheck & Quixxie! Congratulations to our nominees, and a special thank you to those who took the time to vote!

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• The person with the most votes is OptimusPrime! Congratulations Opti! For those who do not know Opti, I assure you, there is more than meets the eye. Let me explain:

 

In the heart of battle, a Deathknight stands tall,

With a love for Transformers -- Autobots Assemble -- he answers the call.

A master mechanic, with hands strong and skilled,

He breathes life into engines, his passion fulfilled.

 

Guiding us through Black Temple and the challenges within,

Reliable and dependable, a leader among peers, he always jumps in.

A father of three, with loving wisdom, he is a dad like no other,

And a beloved nephew, who will fix Shortie's car and backfiring muffler.

 

His humour is witty, dry, and sly,

In the toughest of moments, he lifts spirits high.

Hands of mechanical strength, and a heart made of gold,

OptimusPrime, your legacy will never rust, tarnish or grow old.

 

• Thank you Opti for all you do! Pers.

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17/09/24

• The nominees for August's Guildie of the Month are: Aeglos, Arcticsnow, Beeswar, Erick, Gnazz, Odasa, Perseffonee, Quxxie, Spellcheck & Tech! Congratulations to our nominees, and a special thank you to those who took the time to vote.

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• The person with the most votes is Aeglos! Congratulations! What does Aeglos mean to CRD ... well it is time for another acrostic poem:

  • Armored in resolve, and topping the charts with DPS strong, but

  • Ever-willing to change specs, proving he had tank skills all along.

  • Guide and protector, with wisdom of "tips and tricks" to share,

  • Leading the charge, with a calm personality and steady air.

  • Oblivion's frost in his veins, yet heart full of light,

  • Supporting his guildmates, and coming prepared for every fight.

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• Thank you Aeglos for all you do! Pers.

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21/08/24

• The nominees for July's Guildie of the Month are: Anicetus, Arcticsnow, Beeswar, Desetraz, Erick, Gazrok, Gnazz, Odasa, Perseffonee, Quixxie, Spellcheck, Squab & Yesmin. Congratulations to our nominees, and a special thank you to those who took the time to vote.

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• The person with the most votes is Yesmin. Congratulations! Yesmin mains a Holy Priest, which is fitting, as it aptly characterizes her personality, She truly radiates a circle of healing; possessing a warmth and grace that is felt by those around her. In RL, her healing light shines as a devoted mother. In Azeroth, her healing light quite literally keeps us alive. Whether a devoted mother or supportive guildmate -- along with her serenading accent -- there is something truly angelic about Yesmin.

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Y -- your circle of healing, a healing light

E -- ever present in Azeroth or RL

S -- selfless in service, for keystones or raid night

M -- motherly heart, like a guiding light

I -- in every battle you keep us alive

N -- nurturing presence and your purple parses all help make CRD thrive

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• Thank you Yesmin for all you do! Pers.

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07/07/24

• The nominees for June's Guildie of the Month are: Addy, Anicetus, Arcticsnow, Desetraz, Erick, Foxxylady, Gnazz, Grymmhain, Khazzra, Odasa, Perseffonee, Quixxie, Savvy, Scahl, Shortie & Thundoor's Headless Horseman. Congratulations to our nominees, and a special thank you to everyone who took the time to vote.

 

• The person with the most votes is Quixxie! Congratulations Quixxie. Not only is he a challenge to beat on the healing meters, but the "Xs" in his name will pose a challenge in an acrostic poem. Wish me luck!

 

Quietly wielding holy light's embrace,

Uplifting allies with your healing grace.

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In combat logs, your numbers I chase,

Xtraordinary parses, with your Shadowed Inferno mace.

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Xenial paladin, mastering the art,

Illuminating darkness, healing every part.

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Empowered by light, a beacon in your heart,

Congratulations Quixxie, please never depart.

 

• But seriously, your hard work and dedication have not gone unnoticed. We sincerely thank you for all you do! Pers.

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15/06/24

• The nominees for May's Guildie of the Month are: Addy, Arcticsnow, Blace, Desetraz, Erick, Foxxylady, Grymmhain, Inwe, Khazzra, Odasa, Perseffonee, Shortie & Quixxie! Congratulations to our nominees, and a special thank you to those who took the time to vote!

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• The person with the most votes is Snow -- our beloved little foxy superstar! She is a superstar; what more can I say about Snow?

  • S -- Second-time recipient of Guildie of the Month, which speaks volumes about her dedication and commitment to this guild!

  • N -- Nilak; she is also a superstar healer!

  • O -- Outstanding effort in everything she does; she has become a perfectionist with her tanking skills!

  • W -- Willing; always willing to help a guildie, with anything that needs to be done!

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• Thank you Snow for all you do! Pers.

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18/05/24

• The nominees for April's Guildie of the Month are: Addy, Arcticsnow, Beeswar, Erick (and something about a "migiddy" lol), Foxxylady, Gnazz, Grymmhain, Haedrath, Harima, Kaluan, Khazzra, Shortie, Spellcheck, Squab & Tech! Congratulations to our nominees. Another impressive list that reinforces the supportive community we have at CRD!

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• The person with the most votes is Grymmhain. Congratulations! Despite being a relatively new guildie, he has become an active member of our community. Whether in our keystone community, raiding community, or old-school community -- Grymm is there! And when he is "chilling" in Discord or doing laps around the Valdrakken fountain, we meet up at the "office watercooler" and reminisce about the good-old-days in ICC, or share 1990s movie references! Congratulations Grymm! We are glad to have you, and hope you have found an online home here at CRD! Pers.

 

06/04/24

• The nominees for March's Guildie of the Month are: Addy, Aeglos, Allohomora, Anicetus, Arcticsnow, Beeswar (and his swap-blaster), Erick, Foxxylady, Haedrath, Odasa, Perseffonee, Spellcheck & Squab! Congratulations to the nominees! Another lengthy list that is representative of our supportive community.

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• The person with the most votes is Odasa! Congratulations! Odasa is one of our long-standing members in CRD! Through the ebb and flow of multiple expansions, he has always remained an active member of this community. From crafting gear, holding raid lockouts, running LFR just to keep a guildmate company ... to most recently running a crazy amount of Keys, and providing enormous support to those grinding their legendary axe, Odasa's loyalty and dedication has stood the test of time. And then his humble nature would prevent me from telling you all the supportive gestures he makes behind the scenes, from random acts of kindness to guild donations. Thank you Odasa for all you do. Pers.

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09/03/24

• The nominees for February's Guildie of the Month are: Anicetus (I think Ani has a secret admirer lol), Erick & Perseffonee! And there is one more nominee ... so let's play, "Guess the Guildie of the Month"
  1. Lives in a place where 6 inches of snow melts over night!
  2. Is a Raiders fan!
  3. But doesn't live in Las Vegas!
  4. Was a great help with Shortie's Aberrus Achievement Run!
  5. Transferred from a different server to join our guild!
  6. Brings the deeps!
  7. Has a calm and respectful raiding temperament!
  8. And is Hotchick's brother-from-another-mother! 

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• The winner is ... you guessed it ... Foxxylady! Congratulations Foxxy! Thank you for all you do! Pers.

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09/02/24

• The nominees for January's Guildie of the Month are: Aeglos, Anicetus, Arcticsnow, Darvan, Erick, Khazzra, Thundoor and his Headless Horseman mount, Perseffonee, Pyrite, Sabrieleth & Squab! Congratulations folks! And a special thank you to those who took the time to vote! The person with the most votes is ...

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• When nominating her, someone said, "The squinty-chicken-eye gif lady." She needs no introduction! Her .gif precedes her lol! And for those who do not know the lady behind the "chicken .gif", Gnazz has kindly spelled-it-out for us:

 

S - Scripts - her interrupts are so quick that they must be scripts! Wonder why mobs never cast around her? Superior script technology!

Q - Quixotic - the only word for how she pulls. They are so big in M+ that she makes it look easy. It would be insanity for the rest of us, but she just lives!

U - Unselfish - she is always willing to teach or help. Unless it is a trinket she wants then it gets real!

A - Amiable - always cheerful and brings the laughs. Hard to have a dull time with Squab around!

B - Banzai - the way she pulls. Seriously. Healers beware of bursting weeks!

 

• Bwahaha! But seriously though, Squab thank you for all you do! It is official. You will forever be remembered as "the squinty-chicken-eye gif lady" lol. Pers.

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17/01/24

• The nominees for December's Guildie of the Month are: Addy, Aeglos, Arcticsnow, Beeswar, Erick, Gaeila, Gnazz, Harima, Haedrath, Hotchick, Khazzra, Perseffonee, Pyrite, Sabrieleth, Shortie, Spellcheck, Squab & Teli. From Snow's Secret Santa to late-night Keystone Blitzes, the festive holiday was still a flurry of activity for our CRD community. Congratulations to the nominees, and everyone's collective effort to spread holiday cheer, laughter and support last month!

 

• The person with the most votes is Khazzra, one of our cherished members! ... and for those who may not know Khazzra, let me spell-it-out:

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K – Kindhearted – he purchased the "Epic" expansion to be raffled-off as a New Year's Eve prize for a lucky guildmate!

H – Happy – with his DM memes or thoughtful messages, he always tries to make others happy and put a smile on their faces!

A – Awesome – all around awesome guy!

Z – Zillion – over the years, he has donated a zillion mats for cauldrons and feasts!

Z – Zipping – despite Doctor's orders to take it easy, he was still zipping about after his back surgery!

R – Ret Pally – he is rock'n the ret pally! And to think he was worried about playing a DPS spec!

A – A-game – always does his homework and brings his A-game to raid!

 

• And that is why Khazzra is a cherished member of CRD! Pers.

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09/12/23

• The nominees for November’s Guildie of the Month are: Addy, Anicetus, Arcticsnow, Beeswar, Gaelia, Gnazz, Harima, Hotchick, Ira, Khazzra, Perseffonee, Pyrite, Queldraayan, Revodak, Spellbane & Spellcheck, along with another mysterious “Headless Horseman” nomination lol. Congratulations to the many nominees – another testament to our extraordinary and supportive community.

 

• The person with the most votes is Spellbane! Congratulations. One of Spellbane’s most admirable qualities is that he delivers! Not only because he works in the Postal Service, but because he delivers on a job always well done! He is a perfectionist, and does not get easily discouraged: He is a patient fisherman! His house renovations and Mastercraft workmanship is perfection! And last Season when his mage was nerfed, he did not get discouraged. He persisted and persevered, and now he is rocking the DPS! And so when we say he delivers, it is this kind of work ethic that we admire! Spellbane, we are so glad you arrived at our doorstep! So thank you for all your hard work. Pers.

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