Revamping Events

[drazzl]

At last month's guild meeting we rolled out a litany of events to fill the calendar. On many weeks we have an event planned almost every day of the week. However, we've also seen several of these events fail due to lack of attendance. This is not limited to only those events as even raiding has a large share of interested people who don't show.

This has troubled Mirannah and myself lately. As a guild, part of how we define ourselves is that we actually do things together. However, we recognize the community has changed drastically in the past few months, and it isn't the first time it's happened. Many of our veterans may be bored with the same old events and perhaps our newest members aren't enticed with what we've put up. There's also issues regarding scheduling - our events are scheduled for 6 server generally which may be a bad time for people.

So, we're looking for some feedback on what we can be doing better.

What events are we running that don't interest you at all?
What events would you like to see? What would you like to see more of?
Are there events you'd like to attend but can't make? Is there a better time/day that would work for you?

[havok]

I cant really add anything... Just havent actively joined some events just o being a fairly new member of the guild thats about it.
I am interested at the moment schedule pending in raiding.
I am an old pvp'er but I quit late wrath early cata because it was so terrible. Looking to get back into that but holding out a bit until I see what blizz plans to do the the rest of the classes within the next few patches because they have only done a few atm and I am not pleased with what has been done even though there has been a large nerf to cc.
I am always up for old school content runs as I am always running old school content part of the reason I may not join is because I am already instant locked for heroics at least, though I am cutting back so I will be more open for runs like that. Will gladly do old content for group achievements.
And looking at the anime club.
So really at the moment I am fine with events and stuff that are going on not really anything I would add but if I come up with something sure I will shout it out see how other people fair.

[kraggok]

I like the idea of little random events that bring the community together. I'm still learning the game again and trying to get up to level 90 so I can get on the same playing field as everyone else.

Seeing as I'm behind on years worth of content, I'm down for events that explore older content and go into some of the lore. Scheduling doesn't seem to be an issue because I'm in a time zone that is the same as the server time.

[frozty]

I would be down to do old school runs as well, either for achievements, lore, or whatever. I am up for anything that people need help with, as long as I am able to help. I am on mostly in the late evenings, and nights EST, so any of the events that are around that time, I could join. I would also help fill in holes, if an event needed an extra person for whatever reason. Besides that I am still getting used to having an active and fun guild that I enjoy being a part of, but if I come up with anything I will let ya'll know.

[drazzl]

Giving this thread a bump in light of the new contest rules regarding guild participation at events. We put almost all of our events on hiatus for the start of the expansion since people were going to be focused on their own goals. That initial start of the expansion rush is winding down, so we're going to start thawing our events calendar. That means this conversation moves back to the forefront.

The initial question stands, what events would you like to be seeing on the calendar? What are your goals in game that we can be helping with? 

I would also encourage everyone to take the initiative and post their own events if they want to see things done. Members of all ranks have permission to post events.

[Roughhouse]

The sole reason I don't show up for these events is that I live and work on a 3rd shift schedule.  Otherwise I'd love to join in.  Maybe a later night short run on a weekday?  I'd love to hang out with you guys in a run through a raid or heroic or whatever seems fun for you.  It's solely the time and days they take place that make it difficult for me.