Way of the Sword is a guild of casual players who have banded together in an effort to enjoy the game with good people in a friendly atmosphere. Most players have careers and families, and several have known one another for years prior to playing World of Warcraft. The guild is based on Steamwheedle Cartel, a US Role-playing server. While the guild does not focus on role-playing, it respects those that do, and does not affiliate itself with groups or people who would disrupt such activities.

The guild supports both PvE and PvP play, though most members focus on content preparing for and related to small group (10-person) raiding. The guild has scheduled events, but does not enforce any attendance policy. Additionally, members are encouraged to create and manage events according to their schedules. This has allowed many people to gain experience playing several different classes and roles, as well as fostering a strong sense of teamwork and “guild-first” mentality among the membership.

Being able to talk to one another about subjects outside of the game, having fun while joking around or trying to finish an instance, and possessing the maturity to resolve differences and/or admit mistakes in a responsible manner are all important values shared by the members. Advancement through the ranks is based on commitment to the guild and its activities, not who somebody knows or what gear they might have.

Goals

Way of the Sword entered Karazhan as a guild for the first time in June 2008. Continuing to progress in the instance, and eventually completing it, are currently the primary goals of the guild. Other goals include helping new members to reach a point where they can enjoy the raiding aspect of the game, allowing members to use alts instead of mains during guild events, and entering Zul’Aman. These goals are all designed to prepare the guild and its members for the Wrath of the Lich King expansion.