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My apologies for the downtime. The site suffered numerous .css and .js call function errors for users not logged in and I was forced to take it down for several hours. Most errors have been isolated, but a few call function problems appear to be cropping up in unexpected places, almost randomly. I think it may have to do with maximum requests as set by the provider, but I'm not sure.

I also managed to fix an IE display error that probably existed for months, but nobody bothered to mention it to me (or nobody goes to the site). The header and primary links should now display properly.

There is still a randomly generated error calling for a drupal_get_content (lootz.css) which is pulling item quality colouring from a custom .css file. I think this may be a hosting error, as it does not hinder functionality when pulling item data from WoWDB. If anyone comes across the error and you recognize its symptoms please let me know as I am stumped on this one.
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I finally sat down and back ported the Lootz 6.X dev build to our 5.x Drupal format. Really annoying PHP conversion back to PHP4. Anyways, linking items is pretty easy just do a:

[item][/item] tag with the name in between

or

[item] item number here (ie, the Inumber from wowheads url) [/item]

Usually the item name is sufficient,but at times it struggles in pulling the appropriate data from its sources and links the wrong item. If that's the case, substitute the name for the number.

examples:

[item]Spiked Titansteel Helm[/item]
[item]Emblem of Heroism[/item]
[item]22 Pound Catfish[/item]

As far as the wowjutsu rank, they have decided to fuck us over once again and not add us to their list, despite my repeated submissions of our players names. Hopefully they scan our guild soon as it already has other guilds listed ahead of us, despite our progression being superior.

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it appears that the functionality isn't perfect. Drupal is assigning the character code for the apostrophe incorrectly on items. SO, anything with an apostrophe in it is returning the URL format (similarly to %20 being assigned to spaces in URL's) rather than the plain text fomat of "'".

Example:

[item]39622[/item]

Full clear in just two days. Expect a lot of runs through this place!

I've taken the liberty to submit the screenshot for approval on the 10 man progression thread. No horde or alliance guilds have killed Kel 'T. according to the forum. Maybe it just hasn't been updated. Either way, we are damn close to the top. I also submitted the 10 players who received loot to Wowjutsu, hopefully it will reflect our true position once it gets back online.

We have recently implemented a few changes to our raiding policies out of anticipation for the new raid content available in Wrath. I recommend you familiarize yourself with these changes.

Raid Eligibility and Minimum Standards: We have tightened up our policies to allow for more effective raiding. We hope these changes streamline our progression from 10 to 25 man content without the gear displacement issues we experienced during BC. Please review our policies on our Guild Rules page. Similarly to raiding in the Burning Crusade, we expect our raiders to understand our guild policies before stepping into new content.

Rankings: We have adjusted the guild ranks to properly reflect member eligibility (be it skill and/or gear) for Wrath raiding. All players, with the exceptions of Officers, Gurus, and Guild Masters have had their ranks renamed to Member. Many members worked hard during BC, and this ensured that they received and kept the "raider" rank. Because the newest raid content requires all members to regear, the term "raider" did not properly define all guildies as we are in different stages of raiding preparation. As of now, previous guildies who had received the "raider" rank still experience the benefits of being a raider (guild bank access), despite being identified as a "member". Players who were previously identified as "groupies" are also now known as "members" but they do not have the special privileges that our past raiders enjoy.

A new rank has been formed, labeled "Wrath Raider", which identifies players who meet the minimum skill and gear requirements for Wrath raiding. As of now, all players ranked as a member have the opportunity to be promoted to "Wrath Raider". The requirements for this rank are more strict than the previous "raider", but are not particularly difficult to achieve. Your specific Officer Guru will be able to inform you of your classes own minimum standards for Wrath Raiding.

Website Updating: Although the website may not be a major part of your daily WoW lives, it is an essential tool for GM's and raid leaders. The maximum rank for all characters has been increased to 80. Many players have switched specs, or leveled different toons that have not been added to the database. Please edit your account info to reflect the changes made to your characters in Wrath. You can do this by clicking "My account" on the right, and then selecting "edit". It is particularly difficult for us to guess who's characters are who's, and what characters are what spec and the character database on the website solves this problem. Updating this information takes mere minutes. This is considered helping the guild and failure to follow simple instructions and simple tasks will effect the GM's decisions as to whether or not you are capable of following more complicated instructions during raids.

Upcoming Naxxramas 10 Man: The first Naxxramas run will be held on this upcoming Tuesday. Please note: this is a trial run. It's sole purpose is to "test the waters" so we can determine how capable we are of raiding at this stage in the game. We expect a lot of trial and error and by the end of the run we should have a good idea as to what the minimum raiding requirements are.

Raid composition is similar to Kara in that we require:
- 2 Tanks
- 3 Healers
- 5 DPS

We understand that numerous players have recently hit 80. Unfortunately, our level 80 DPS classes outnumber our tank and healer classes 3:1. As of today, we have enough tanks, dps, and barely enough healers for one trial group. Despite having enough DPS for a second group, we do not currently have enough tanks or healers to fill the remaining spots. This may all change by Tuesday.

Selecting members for the trial group is a delicate procedure and we expect to have the guilds full cooperation with our decisions. We require potential raiders to have a minimum of 4 pieces of epic quality level 80 gear. They must also understand the boss strategies ahead of time. All boss strategies can be found on our new Guide page. Please understand that priority goes to raid integrity. Despite the fact that we have 6 or 7 geared DPS, we cannot bring them all as the raid would surely fail. Following a proper raid format, priority will go to those players who have had enough time to get the best possible gear.

Thank you for your cooperation.

First of all, please offer your congratulations (or condolences) to Plateface/Talt, our newest GM!

In anticipation of The Wrath of the Lich King expansion, the officers have been working on some changes to the guild. We've decided to make The Order of Diligence a hardcore raiding guild, as high-end raiding is where we've been focusing the majority of our energy.

To that end, the guild rules have been significantly rewritten. I strongly suggest everyone read them. Most notably, the loot system has been changed to the EPGP system with added requirements for raiding and loot eligibility. Also, all accumulated points have been reset to zero.

From this point forward, we want competent, full-time raiders. If you can't make 2 or more raids per week, if you are perpetually late or disorganized, if you can't follow instructions/strategies, or if you are unwilling/unable to commit to helping the guild progress, then you will be less likely to join us on raids.

We don't want to be jerks about it, but we are very tired of the people who unfairly benefit off the hard work of others, intentionally or unintentionally. The new rules are quite fair, and proportionally reward the effort one puts in.

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Guild bank fire-sale, auction, and giveaway this Sunday (11-9) at 9:00 PM. Our goal is to empty the bank and distribute items that will help guildies level, at rock bottom prices.

I put a piece of a screencap in the gallery of my maxed avoidances with only one non-self buff. (Major Agi Elixir)

They nerfed this number, I did this before and the combined parry/dodge was 75% (55 dodge, 20 parry)
This was probably because the bosses are hitting for less and can't crush so with that much avoidance the healers would hardly have to worry at all about me going ker-splat.

Anyway, still pretty good aye?

/boasting

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone (even to the Americans who have to wait till November)

Eat drink be merry and See you on Tuesday