{"id":2555,"date":"2013-08-24T16:11:03","date_gmt":"2013-08-24T20:11:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/kurn.apotheosis-now.com\/?p=2555"},"modified":"2013-08-24T16:11:03","modified_gmt":"2013-08-24T20:11:03","slug":"askkurn-twitter-qa-archive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kurn.info\/blog\/askkurn-twitter-qa-archive\/","title":{"rendered":"#AskKurn Twitter Q&A Archive"},"content":{"rendered":"

We had a lot of fun on Monday, August 19th, with a whole bunch of guild-related questions coming in from around the Twitterverse. Some of the questions were submitted in advance and some were asked right on the spot. My primary concern was making sure I got through the majority of the questions within an hour and, you know, not<\/em> getting myself flagged for Twitter timeout. All went well! So here, then, is the archive of the event. I’d like to do another one down the road, too!<\/p>\n

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Hey gang, welcome to the #AskKurn<\/a> Q&A! For the next hour, I’ll be taking your guild-related Qs. Just tag them with #askkurn<\/a>!<\/p>\n

\u2014 Kurn (@kurnmogh) August 20, 2013<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Also, don’t forget that TOMORROW at 10am ET, my Kick-Ass GM guide officially launches at http:\/\/kurn.info<\/a>. :)<\/p>\n

\u2014 Kurn (@kurnmogh) August 20, 2013<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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First up, a great (though anonymous) question… #askkurn<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Kurn (@kurnmogh) August 20, 2013<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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What do you think (about) guilds who have opinions about streaming and\/or public guild kill YouTube videos? (c)<\/p>\n

\u2014 Kurn (@kurnmogh) August 20, 2013<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Is it a breach of privacy to those who aren’t recording\/streaming? You can’t opt-out of being recorded. Is this something to consider?<\/p>\n

\u2014 Kurn (@kurnmogh) August 20, 2013<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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That’s an interesting point, particularly as I’ve done my fair share of recording guild kills. I think that the majority of people (c)<\/p>\n

\u2014 Kurn (@kurnmogh) August 20, 2013<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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*like* to be recorded for posterity. I know that, years after Vashj & Illidan, I was really happy to have had those fights recorded. (c)<\/p>\n

\u2014 Kurn (@kurnmogh) August 20, 2013<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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I think the onus is on those who are uncomfortable to tell their officers, but I think officers\/streamers should let people know that (c)<\/p>\n

\u2014 Kurn (@kurnmogh) August 20, 2013<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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they are being recorded. Letting your guild know you’re streaming or frapsing is only polite! Awesome Q, thanks! #askkurn<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Kurn (@kurnmogh) August 20, 2013<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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@kurnmogh<\/a> if i’m streaming\/recording, i usually turn names off and have the resolution so you can’t read chat.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Chris (@Achloryn) August 20, 2013<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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@kurnmogh<\/a> but by that same token, things like WoL tend to be public too, so is THAT a breach of privacy? \/shrug<\/p>\n

\u2014 Chris (@Achloryn) August 20, 2013<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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.@Achloryn<\/a> Most of my fraps excluded chat and names, but what if you have the raw audio included? (Which I think is super-fun, TBH!)<\/p>\n

\u2014 Kurn (@kurnmogh) August 20, 2013<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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.@Achloryn<\/a> That said, WoL has private\/unlisted settings, too — but again, lots of people WANT to rank, so many logs are public…<\/p>\n

\u2014 Kurn (@kurnmogh) August 20, 2013<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Next, @chillyeyesthedk<\/a> submitted a few Qs. I’ll answer one now and come back for the others later. :)<\/p>\n

\u2014 Kurn (@kurnmogh) August 20, 2013<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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.@chillyeyesthedk<\/a> asks: Is it a good idea to have 2x10m teams running at the same time if you don’t have enough for 25? #askkurn<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Kurn (@kurnmogh) August 20, 2013<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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I’d say it depends on your goal. Do you want to be a 25m team? Then that’s fine until you get enough people to field 25s regularly. (c)<\/p>\n

\u2014 Kurn (@kurnmogh) August 20, 2013<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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If you don’t like 25s, there’s no harm in running 2 or even 3 or more 10m teams. All your preference! #askkurn<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Kurn (@kurnmogh) August 20, 2013<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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From @michaelsee<\/a>: Any recommendations on what more officers can do to help with recruiting? A simple question, but good to hear more ideas.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Kurn (@kurnmogh) August 20, 2013<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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They can go forth and be awesome. One of the best ways to get attention is for your guild (and thus your members!) to be notable. (c)<\/p>\n

\u2014 Kurn (@kurnmogh) August 20, 2013<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Have officers\/members w\/ a great blog, lots of Twitter followers, successful podcast. These will bring people in! Great question, thanks! :)<\/p>\n

\u2014 Kurn (@kurnmogh) August 20, 2013<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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From @shammyren<\/a>: just started my own guild. What’s a good way to reprimand people for.breaking guild rules w\/out embarrising them #askkurn<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Kurn (@kurnmogh) August 20, 2013<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Excellent question, no one likes to be yelled at or embarassed! You can politely ask them to knock it off in public, but then follow up (c)<\/p>\n

\u2014 Kurn (@kurnmogh) August 20, 2013<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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with a private forum message (my preference) or a one-on-one chat to explain why the behaviour isn’t acceptable (breaks guild rules).<\/p>\n

\u2014 Kurn (@kurnmogh) August 20, 2013<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Really depends on how severe the rule breaking is and how often it happens. Welcome to community moderation. ;) Thanks for the question! :)<\/p>\n

\u2014 Kurn (@kurnmogh) August 20, 2013<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Next up, an anonymous submission from the web form received over the last couple days: “Am I ready to be a guild master?”<\/p>\n

\u2014 Kurn (@kurnmogh) August 20, 2013<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Not having more info makes this hard for me to answer. Be prepared to spend a lot of time dealing with guild STUFF & less time playing. (c)<\/p>\n

\u2014 Kurn (@kurnmogh) August 20, 2013<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Be firm, but fair. Be approachable. LISTEN to your guildies! :) You can also read Module 1’s Sneak Peeks: http:\/\/t.co\/wXbJldFmRy<\/a> #askkurn<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Kurn (@kurnmogh) August 20, 2013<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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From @syrcorax<\/a>: How do you get raiders to stay in the guild during rough times? Like holidays w\/ many off-signs, continuous wipes.. #askkurn<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Kurn (@kurnmogh) August 20, 2013<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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You have to make it be part of the guild culture that people persevere through wipes and such. As to holidays… well, sometimes you (c)<\/p>\n

\u2014 Kurn (@kurnmogh) August 20, 2013<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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just have to cancel a raid or event. But also, while recruiting, make sure people can make your times REGULARLY. That’s key. Min reqs, too!<\/p>\n

\u2014 Kurn (@kurnmogh) August 20, 2013<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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At least, those are the things that have worked best for me in the past. Hope that helps! :) #askkurn<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Kurn (@kurnmogh) August 20, 2013<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Another anonymous web form submission: If I want to be a guild master, what skills should I work on? #askkurn<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Kurn (@kurnmogh) August 20, 2013<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Great Q, thanks! You should work on communication (listening and writing!) plus organization. Ultimately, the best GMs are ones (c)<\/p>\n

\u2014 Kurn (@kurnmogh) August 20, 2013<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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who communicate well with their guildies, who listen, who respond, and are very organized\/plan ahead to try to ensure “things” don’t (c)<\/p>\n

\u2014 Kurn (@kurnmogh) August 20, 2013<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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hit the fan unexpectedly! The best GMs also really care about their guild & its members. And are also patient. IMHO! :) #askkurn<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Kurn (@kurnmogh) August 20, 2013<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Here’s another Q from @Chillyeyesthedk<\/a>: What are the (dis)advantages of 1 person being GM and raid leader? #askkurn<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Kurn (@kurnmogh) August 20, 2013<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Just off the top of my head: Advantages: Less time spent consulting another person on what they think, less red tape. More consistency. (c)<\/p>\n

\u2014 Kurn (@kurnmogh) August 20, 2013<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Disadvantages: A lot of responsibility for 1 person. Lots of work! Blurred lines re: roles. Higher chance of burnout. #askkurn<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Kurn (@kurnmogh) August 20, 2013<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Another anonymous web submission: How do I get people in my guild to stop fighting with each other? #askkurn<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Kurn (@kurnmogh) August 20, 2013<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Oof! Not easy. The first thing is you want some kind of policy in place to encourage guild members to be respectful to each other. (c)<\/p>\n

\u2014 Kurn (@kurnmogh) August 20, 2013<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Then you can lean on that policy when you tell them to knock it off. If it persists, ask them to “chunk up”. (c)<\/p>\n

\u2014 Kurn (@kurnmogh) August 20, 2013<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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They’re in the guild for similar reasons, probably. Help them recognize they’re all on the same team and have similar goals. GL! #askkurn<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Kurn (@kurnmogh) August 20, 2013<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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From @Chillyeyesthedk<\/a>: Does 25m raiding teach players better habits, awareness, personal accountability compared to 10m? #askkurn<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Kurn (@kurnmogh) August 20, 2013<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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I think 25m teaches people how to work within the bounds of a small team within a larger team. I think there’s more coordination. (c)<\/p>\n

\u2014 Kurn (@kurnmogh) August 20, 2013<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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That said, 10s are less forgiving. Losing 1 DPS of 17 in 25? No big deal. Losing 1 DPS of 5 in 10? HUGE deal. Thanks for the Qs! #askkurn<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Kurn (@kurnmogh) August 20, 2013<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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*** Note: I spoke a little generally here and was a bit sloppy in my response, given the 140 character Twitter limit. In very general terms, it’s easier to recover from an error on 25-man (normals\/farm) than on 10s, but in terms of pushing heroic progression for both sizes, you’re not going to get the boss down if you’re down someone, regardless of the raid size. Thanks to Anafielle<\/a>, Kaleri<\/a> and Antigen<\/a> for the conversation and keeping me honest! ;) ***<\/p>\n

Okay, I’m pretty certain the next question is a joke… but I’m going to answer it anyway. ;) #askkurn<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Kurn (@kurnmogh) August 20, 2013<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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From @ViktoryLS<\/a>: Using your tips\/advice you’ve written, can you start a new guild today & compete with your previous guild? #askkurn<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Kurn (@kurnmogh) August 20, 2013<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Yes, but given the timing of things and the fact that many of “my people” are still in @ApotheosisET<\/a>, we likely wouldn’t be competitive (c)<\/p>\n

\u2014 Kurn (@kurnmogh) August 20, 2013<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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until the next expansion. We’d probably catch up to them at the end of Mists, but wouldn’t be really ready to compete, head-to-head, (c)<\/p>\n

\u2014 Kurn (@kurnmogh) August 20, 2013<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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until the new expansion. That said, I have no intention of returning to raiding, nor setting up a new guild! :) #askkurn<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Kurn (@kurnmogh) August 20, 2013<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Thanks so much for participating in the #AskKurn<\/a> Q&A! I’ll have the Qs and As up on my blog in the next few days or so. :)<\/p>\n

\u2014 Kurn (@kurnmogh) August 20, 2013<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Thanks again for all your awesome tweets and questions, hope that I was able to be helpful. :) <3<\/p>\n

\u2014 Kurn (@kurnmogh) August 20, 2013<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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