Terrible Ways To Handle Your /Gkick

The work day is over and your just settling into your "pre-raid rituals". You log into WoW, just happy to be off the clock with a bunch of facepalm-worthy stories to tell your friends. Then right before the night's raid, you find yourself in an ominous conversation with the GM.

At some point, you realize what he's trying to tell you: Omfgareukiddingme I'm getting kicked from the guild?

Scary thought, but it's reality for many raiders. If you ever find yourself in such a situation, don't make it worse than it has to be. Here are some things to remember when facing removal from your guild.

Oh who the fuck am I kidding? These will go in one ear and promptly out the other, but this will make for good reading so shut the fuck up and pay attention.

1. Don't Take It Personally

This isn't a personal attack. It's just raiding. Don't turn the situation into a confrontation and don't ever consider making it physical. It's bad enough that you're unguilded: you don't want to be thrown in jail too. Plus, your GM could probably wipe the floor with you IRL. You don't want to be /gkicked and embarrassed.

2. Don't Start Droppin' Dimes

Don't rat on your friends and guildmates and don't start pointing fingers. Remember that former guildies are also potential references for future guilds. Your rogue buddy isn't going to hook you up with a name in his brother's guild if you tell the GM he AFKs on trash. Just. Don't. Do. It.

3. Don't Go Falling Apart

Keep your chin up and take the news like an adult. Sure you'd like to cry on the spot, beg the GM to reconsider or bribe him with a variety of sexual favors, but you're just making it worse for yourself. That approach didn't work when you got passed up on that piece of loot, so why would it work now? No crying, sobbing, begging or bribing. Keep your composure and emotions in check.

4. Don't Turn To Sabotage

Once you're out the door, don't start bad mouthing the guild to the rest of the server. You are upset with the /gkick for a reason, you liked the guild and it was a good one. To suddenly trash it just comes off as petty and trite. Word gets around very quickly: guilds will be wary to invite anyone who speak so poorly of their previous guild. What will happen when you leave them? Talk well of your former guildmates—even if they were top-class mouth-breathing mongrels.

5. Thou Shalt Not Steal

If they're nice enough to let you leave the guild on your own terms, don't pillage from the guild bank. It can be tempting, but just... no. If you want the opportunity to join another reputable guild, don't do it. Even if you don't care about your reputation, remember that Game Masters can easily confiscate the stolen items from your inventory. Just stay calm and say your goodbyes.

6. Lay Off The 'Roid Rage

Threatening the GM or guild officers with bodily harm is both a. a crime and b. ridiculous since you probably live 2358 miles away. Just remember that in the end It's just a game. Things are never as bad as they seem.

You should stay in the good graces of your former guildmates. They'll come in handy in the future for references and networking. The most important thing to remember after losing your guild slot is that it's probably for the best.

You were just given a fresh start in WoW. Obviously the relationship had soured, whether you knew it or not, so run with it and make the best of things.