Guild v2.0™ Run Schedule

[BlueSkyz]

Hi everyone, hope you all are enjoying the new site!

I know everything is still new & the site has only been up and running a short time but we would like to get some input from all of you members.

This is a poll to let us know if you would like to see any changes with the current run schedule.

Your thoughts and ideas are very important and we'd love to hear what the members think:)

[mimi mommy]

Snow far, snow good!
Happy Thanksgiving! :computer9::party5:

[Bebop Flippenpop]

:confused: I really dont know if you should change times around or not. I think alot of toons out there dont know that the version 2.0 guild is still up and going. Seems like some think that version changed name to members guild. Alot are still confused. What ever you all decide I am fine with. If we did and got word out of the schedule, than friends would not be so torn between groups maybe???

[debbiedoghnut]

I agree with Bebop, a lot are torn between groups. Perhaps we should have less run sets for now until we get going, and consider changing the battle/hq, so we are not in direct conflict with Hall.

[Tiny Leopard]

While I see what you mean, I think its important that no one is stuck between two groups because of times. I also don't think cutting out on a few battles would be the best choice, I guess to me it gives me and maybe others less oppurtuntiy to come to a guild run. Just my two cents.

[Aurora]

Personally I would like to change it so that there is more variety among my other guilds. I am still part of Gv2, TMG, and CCG - I don't really care so much for the politics, but the fact is, all these guilds are here so I have an excuse to not run in Nutty River. If the schedule were to change, it could benefit many people like me, who can just look up the closest time to the boss I want to battle.

[Chilly]

Personally I would like to change it so that there is more variety among my other guilds. I am still part of Gv2, TMG, and CCG - I don't really care so much for the politics, but the fact is, all these guilds are here so I have an excuse to not run in Nutty River. If the schedule were to change, it could benefit many people like me, who can just look up the closest time to the boss I want to battle.


I agree with you.

[Raven Wind]

I too agree with Aurora, even though I like the current schedule, I am okay if the times were changed, since there have been a few times I have just missed a run due to a late boss or had interference at home. I think having another run option/schedule would benefit a lot of us. I also watch the forums regularly so I can know what is going on everyday, just in case there is a change announced.

[Treefrog Toadhopper]

There were already duplicate times with ccg, and now there are some triplicate times, along with a fair number of times that are only off by 15 minutes. This is an opportunity to provide toons with more options - for example, there are quite a few large gaps in the afternoons, and mid to late morning seems to be neglected as well. And we east coasters are pretty well served late at night, but how about some even later runs for the other time zones?

I've also thought that scheduled cog golf course runs (maybe DA as well) would be a useful thing. Take the middle six or back nein for example. Show up at whatever time in whatever district and the rule is that whoever makes it to the top first calls an invasion. All subsequent groups would probably make it to the top within the span of that one invasion - worst case is that someone would have to call a second invasion. Or schedule them to take advantage of the current invasion calling schedule. Toons do that now on an ad hoc basis, but you have to be lucky to find a group. Schedule them at the same time as ceo (or cj) runs, as there would be no conflict. If you can ceo, you don't need options, and vice versa. Ditto for notices.

[BlueSkyz]

There were already duplicate times with ccg, and now there are some triplicate times, along with a fair number of times that are only off by 15 minutes. This is an opportunity to provide toons with more options - for example, there are quite a few large gaps in the afternoons, and mid to late morning seems to be neglected as well. And we east coasters are pretty well served late at night, but how about some even later runs for the other time zones?

I've also thought that scheduled cog golf course runs (maybe DA as well) would be a useful thing. Take the middle six or back nein for example. Show up at whatever time in whatever district and the rule is that whoever makes it to the top first calls an invasion. All subsequent groups would probably make it to the top within the span of that one invasion - worst case is that someone would have to call a second invasion. Or schedule them to take advantage of the current invasion calling schedule. Toons do that now on an ad hoc basis, but you have to be lucky to find a group. Schedule them at the same time as ceo (or cj) runs, as there would be no conflict. If you can ceo, you don't need options, and vice versa. Ditto for notices.

I have to agree! There are quite a few gaps in the afternoon. Also, I was thinking yesterday like you said here about some even later runs.

I was thinking to have some late night owl runs. I'm on the West Coast and they would definately appeal to me. If I'm correct they might also appeal to our overseas friends because that would be their early morning or for those folks that work late, or folks that can't sleep:yawn:

Maybe we could have late night runs a couple of days a week to start with? Maybe Friday & Saturday?

Its great to see all of your guys ideas! We can all help mold the schedule and if it doesn't work out or we want to make other changes later on, it's never set in stone.

Happy Turkey Day!

[Raven Wind]

I have to agree! There are quite a few gaps in the afternoon. Also, I was thinking yesterday like you said here about some even later runs.

I was thinking to have some late night owl runs. I'm on the West Coast and they would definately appeal to me. If I'm correct they might also appeal to our overseas friends because that would be their early morning or for those folks that work late, or folks that can't sleep:yawn:

Maybe we could have late night runs a couple of days a week to start with? Maybe Friday & Saturday?

Its great to see all of your guys ideas! We can all help mold the schedule and if it doesn't work out or we want to make other changes later on, it's never set in stone.

Happy Turkey Day!


-Yes that would be great, I am also on the West Coast and I know I would be willing to support some late night runs.

[Little Fancy Pedalwhip]

Wow, a lot of people would like to change the schedule! I would too.

Last night, we started working on a new schedule, just in case. We don't want anyone to have to choose sides any more than anyone wants to choose. Ick!

In working on a new schedule, what we've noticed is that its almost impossible to make a schedule that does not overlap in some way with our current one, however we are giving it one heck of a try!

We will take your suggestions from this thread and integrate them, as much as possible, into the new schedule. As long as the vote remains to adapt a new schedule, we will introduce it to you for opinions. Please remember there is never going to be a schedule that will be perfect for everyone, but we will give it our best shot.

[swizzles]

I agree with the others that I generally check the schedule and see if the time is good for me more then if that is the Guild I want to play with. It seems with the current schedule there weren't as many times from 8:30 to 10 EST for boss runs. They would end at 8 or 8:30 and not start up til after 10 or 11 even. I think Tues was a good night and one other night that I can't remember now. I don't need to do boss runs every night as there are those blasted thingies to get but a few more nights with runs in that time frame for us Eastern peeps who can't stay up late would be great.

[Little Fancy Pedalwhip]

I'm eastern, as well. I was looking at the schedule and I have to agree with you about that.

[Little Fancy Pedalwhip]

<snip> for example, there are quite a few large gaps in the afternoons, and mid to late morning seems to be neglected as well. And we east coasters are pretty well served late at night, but how about some even later runs for the other time zones?

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<snip>There are quite a few gaps in the afternoon.

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Maybe we could have late night runs a couple of days a week to start with? Maybe Friday & Saturday?<snip>

-Yes that would be great, I am also on the West Coast and I know I would be willing to support some late night runs.

<snip>It seems with the current schedule there weren't as many times from 8:30 to 10 EST for boss runs. They would end at 8 or 8:30 and not start up til after 10 or 11 even. <snip>

Ok, sorry I snipped your posts, looking for the ideas ya want.

I'm seeing late night runs. Being in Eastern time zone, that would be runs starting at say...midnight Eastern? So, that would be 9PM Pacific? Or you want them later, say 12am Pacific?

Eastern time 8pm runs are definitely do-able. In working on the schedule I see a conflict with the other guild there, so we will have to try to work through that.

Also, I saw a suggestion that if we were going to have cross-over with other clan schedules, that we have a different boss-type. We are working on that.

It would appear the vote is going way toward changing the schedule, so it is being worked on.

Keep the suggestions coming!

[Treefrog Toadhopper]

Some time ago I created a pdf (actually, the source was a spreadsheet that I then made into a pdf) that has all the various group runs in time order by day and by boss. That might help you identifying gaps and overlaps if you don't already have something like that. I can attach to a post or send to you if you would like it. Spreadsheet or pdf - let me know if have a preference or would like both.

I also started a schedule by day with all runs for the day in time order so I could easily see what my choices are if I have a half hour to play at 330 in the afternoon, for example, but I never got around to finishing it. Something like that would make it easy to make sure that if you have overlapping times then at least you don't have overlapping bosses as well. I'd be glad to finish that up too if it would help. Shouldn't take more than an hour or so.

The groups included are us, ccg and atta, though I am not sure if the atta runs actually happen. I went to half a dozen or so over the course of a week once, and I was always the only toon there. I hope it is ok to mention the other groups - I've had posts edited on another forum if I mention a group that is not hosted by that forum, and I'm not sure if there is a similar rule here. There doesn't seem to be - I don't think I am first person to mention ccg, for example.

[Giggletoes]

The groups included are us, ccg and atta, though I am not sure if the atta runs actually happen. I went to half a dozen or so over the course of a week once, and I was always the only toon there. I hope it is ok to mention the other groups - I've had posts edited on another forum if I mention a group that is not hosted by that forum, and I'm not sure if there is a similar rule here. There doesn't seem to be - I don't think I am first person to mention ccg, for example.

As far as I know, there is no such rule on this forum (as long as your not posting a link or advertising the site, I suppose). Realistically, there is no reason whatsoever to delude ourselves and pretend that other groups and sites don't exist. I know of at least one site, too, that is pretty adamant that not even the slightest reference to another site is even hinted at. IMO, that's just silly. Fact is, we know that for the most part our members are not exclusive to us, and to not try to work around others for the benefit of our members would be counterproductive.

Obviously we cannot make everyone happy or create schedules and events that are perfect for everyone, but all we can really do is try do do our best and at least provide some times that each person can attend. We really appreciate your input. People like you who put in their two cents are a great asset.

[Doctor Lollipop McScooter]

The problem is I am stuck between both groups! :(

[Little Fancy Pedalwhip]

Well you won't have to be torn between both groups for long. We figured with just about everyone voting yes, there was no sense in waiting any longer to propose a new schedule.

There is a new schedule for you to review Here. (http://www.theguildv2.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1204#post1204) We did our best not to have the runs overlap and to provide times for as many time zones as possible.

There is no rule you cannot discuss other clans. Let's just not talk bad about them, as we really want to stay as positive as possible. :)

[Little Fancy Pedalwhip]

I'd be glad to finish that up too if it would help. Shouldn't take more than an hour or so.

That would be helpful. I do know there may be a possible issue with the Friday afternoon CEO. The rest of them should be about as good as we are going to get them.

Also, to not overlap with both the new clan and CCG is going to be impossible. However, if you can enter it and give suggestions, it would be very much appreciated.

We, definitely, would like to give people the most options that they can have.

[Sandy]

The problem is I am stuck between both groups! :(

Please dont feel stuck. Do what you feel is right for you. You are not expected to be at all runs here. As I said in my thread, we can run with both groups. There are friends on both sides and no one expects you to give up playing with friends. We are here to enjoy ourselves, so work on that.