It’s been too long since the last update; a lot has happened since last month’s launch of Wrath of the Lich King. I’ll try to keep this update brief.

One of my favorite personal challenges that arose with the launch, after months of waiting for my pre-ordered copy of WotLK to ship, was the realization that the computer I’ve been using no longer met the system requirements for WoW. Panic subsided and reason set in shortly after, followed by the long, painful process of migrating all of my computer files to a newer computer. I’m still working out some of the kinks—I’m still not entirely sure that all of my emails are reaching me.

In-game dynamics have been absolutely insane since the launch. Battlegrounds are swarming with Death Knights (yes, they’re overpowered), the Auction House is flooded with overpriced crafted items, and fortunes are being made from harvesting new resources. I’m not sure what it was like when BC launched, but the launch of WotLK has made a lasting impression on all of us. Very fun!

Despite any outward appearances, development of the guild continues. The most significant news I can report is the purchase of our fourth guild bank tab, which cost a whopping 1000g! A lot of guild members contributed significant amounts of gold to make this happen. Thanks to everyone!

With the fourth tab acquired, our guild Treasurer, Mikaar (aka, Bankerson), has taken considerable time to reorganize our guild bank. The priority of the bank will continue to be to make valuable consumables readily available to guild members. Armor kits, potions, sharpening and weight stones, and various scrolls help our members buff up so they can level faster. (Remember, less useful donations will be sold or disenchanted to raise money for more useful resources, and rare items will be held in reserve on our restricted-access Tab 4.)

Guild recruitment continues to bring in new people. The majority of our newest members have found their way into the guild after being referred by an existing member, which I think is outstanding. The Azerothian Protectorate should be a union that all of us are actively involved in and happy with. Few things demonstrate that spirit as clearly as promoting our guild to others.

That’s enough for now. More later.