Promotions are in order!

Here’s how the leader board looks as of this week:

Earthspirit 15 7/8 Guild Points Rank Medicine Man

Earthshadow 15 2/3 Guild Points Rank Medicine Man

Cowpatty 13 3/4 Guild Points Rank Medicine Man

Soulchaser 12 Guild Points Rank Medicine Man

Dedrex 5 3/4 Guild Points Rank Taste Tester

Tamisu 0 Guild Points Rank Taste Tester

Big Gratz all around for Spirit, Shadow and Soulchaser for their promotions.

Additional Quests for the week of 3/23 – 3/29

? Respond to the post, “What can you make?” by 3/24 = 1 GP

? Get your fishing to 125 by 3/29 = 1 GP

? Get your cooking to 100 by 3/29 = 1 GP

Quests for 3/23-29

Cowpatty [54]
? [Red] By 3/22 reach level 57 = 3 guild points.
? [Yellow] By 3/22 reach level 56 = 2 guild points.
? [Green] By 3/22 reach level 55 = 1 guild point.
Soulchaser [36]
? [Red] By 3/22 reach level 40 = 3 guild points.
? [Yellow] By 3/22 reach level 39 = 2 guild points.
? [Green] By 3/22 reach level 38 = 1 guild point.
Dedrex [32]
? [Red] By 3/22 reach level 37 = 3 guild points.
? [Yellow] By 3/22 reach level 35 = 2 guild points.
? [Green] By 3/22 reach level 34 = 1 guild point.
Earthshadow [26]
? [Red] By 3/22 reach level 31 = 3 guild points.
? [Yellow] By 3/22 reach level 29 = 2 guild points.
? [Green] By 3/22 reach level 28 = 1 guild point.
Earthspirit [30]
? [Red] By 3/22 reach level 35 = 3 guild points.
? [Yellow] By 3/22 reach level 33 = 2 guild points.
? [Green] By 3/22 reach level 32 = 1 guild point.

Tamisu [17]
? [Red] By 3/22 reach level 22 = 3 guild points.
? [Yellow] By 3/22 reach level 20 = 2 guild points.
? [Green] By 3/22 reach level 19 = 1 guild point.

Guild points through 3/22

The following are the point standings through March 22. You need 10 GP to become a medicine man. You could all easily reach that goal next week.

The following list is in order of contribution to the guild:

Cowpatty – 10.75 GP – Will be promoted to Medicine Man. Gratz patty!
Soulchaser - 5 1/3 GP Gratz on making 3 levels! +1 point.
Earthspirit - 5 1/4 GP Gratz on making 5 levels! +2 points
Earthshadow - 4 1/2 GP
Dedrex- 3 3/4 GP
Tamisu- 0 GP

New quests coming soon.

What can you make?

Please post a reply as to what you can make that are Class D or better. No big hurry on this. Thanks.

Being the Guild Master

The role of a professions based guild requires a guild master that is on top of things. So I want you all to know that I’ve been purchasing some useful recipes, that are the non trainable, green drops from mobs. As soon as someone reaches medicine man status, these recipes will be offered up to that person. Guild points will be calculated in the morning, so any leveling quests will end tonight. New leveling quests will be given out soon. I’m going to be sending some mats to people that are online when I am to get the Auction House going this weekend. Please keep in mind that if you receive mats from Herbybank, and you make potions, you will not receive the points for them. I don’t think that’s at all fair to those that are not online when I am. We are about empty already and going into a weekend that’s not so good. So keep those potions coming. I just wanted you to know that all the decisions that I make are for the good of the guild. I’m very proud to see you all make such awesome progress and for putting up with my fishing requirements for leveling. I’m doing it too.

Another goal I have to buy mounts for people, so it looks like Soulchaser is in the running for that. Possibly next week. The Bank is up to 60 gold.

More addons

Arc Hud - This mod is pure eye candy. It's the coolest in my book.
Skill level - This mod tells you what level your skills are at, alchemy fishing and so on. Extremely handy.
Quest Level - This mod tells you what level your current quests are. Love it.

Remember use add ons are your own risk. I personally have used these and all the others that I've recommended for a long time with no problems.

One more day to hit those level quests for Guild Points. Good luck. I'll post the results when I can.

A note on being a taste tester

Until you are a medicine man (rank 2) you will not have a potion quota. So feel free to level up quickly by donating potions and herbs to Toitsknees for all the points you can get. As soon as you get to medicine man status, you'll start receiving manageable quotas.

Good luck,
Violentfemm

Alchemy Point System Version 1.0

Note: Do not give partial stacks to the bank please. To do so will be a pure donation.
Please print this out for easy reference.
Class E = 1/6 point per full stack.
Weak troll’s blood
Minor mana potion
Minor rejuvenation potion
Elixir of minor fortitude
Elixir of minor agility
Discolored healing potion
Mana potion
Lesser healing potion
Rage potion
Elixir of wisdom
Elixir of water breathing
Elixir of giant growth
Holy protection potion
Swim speed potion
Minor magic resistance potion
Healing potion
Lesser mana potion
Elixir of poison resistance
Strong trolls blood

Class D = 1/5 point per full stack
Swiftness potion
Black mouth oil
Fire oil
Elixir of defense
Shadow protection potion
Elixir of lesser agility
Elixir of firepower
Elixir of ogre’s strength
Free action potion
Greater healing potion
Lesser invisibility potion
Fire protection potion
Elixir of fortitude
Great rage potion
Mighty trolls blood potion
Elixir of agility
Frost protection potion
Nature protection potion
Elixir of frost power
Elixir of detect invisibility
Elixir of greater defense
Frost oil
Cat’s eye elixir
Greater mana potion
Oil of immolation
Elixir of detect undead
Elixir of detect demon

Class C = 1/4 point per full stack
Magic resistance potion
Goblin rocket fuel
Lesser stone shield potion
Superior healing potion
Elixir of water breathing
Wildvine potion
Dreamless Sleep potion
Arcane Elixir
Invisibility potion
Elixir of greater intellect
Gift of Arthas
Elixir of greater agility
Elixir of dream vision
Elixir of giants
Ghost dye
Elixir of demon slaying
Limited Invulnerability potion
Mighty Rage potion
Superior mana potion

Class B = 1/3 point per full stack
Shadow oil
Stonescale oil
Elixir of shadow power
Elixir of greater firepower
Elixir of superior defense
Elixir of the sages
Major healing
Elixir of brute force
Purification potion
Greater arcane elixir
Living Action potion
Greater fire resistance potion
Greater frost resistance potion
Greater nature protection potion
Greater arcane protection potion
Greater shadow protection potion
Major troll’s blood
Major mana potion

More addon recommendations

Fishing Buddy - a must have to keep track of where and when you caught your prize fish.
Recipe Radar - Really cool mod that makes a scroll appear on the minimap showing where in the city, vendors are selling recipes for the skills you have, ie: alchemy, cooking, first aid.
Cartographer - this is the correct link to the full version. The old link just got you the basic version without the cool herbalism stuff. So if you've downloaded the old one, I apologize, try this one. Earthshadow and I both use it and love it.

Blizzard says that we have a "great idea!"

I’ve recently called and opened a ticket asking about whether the way we are choosing to run the guild is in violation of the TOS. The official response is as follows:

Petition: Hi,

I am the banker [toitsknees] and guildmaster [violentfemm] of an alchemy guild called Alchanon. My question is: Does it violate the terms of service to have my guildmates send the bank alt all the potions so that he can put them on the AH. We decided as a guild that would be the best way so that we wouldn't be stepping on each other's toes posting and undercutting each other. Is this ok? Then the gold would be distributed at a percentage according to their ranks in the guild.

Answer: I think that's a great idea, friend. As long as your guildmates are aware that once the potions are mailed to your character, they are no longer their property. As well as the gold received from the selling of the potions.

Should you require further assistance, please submit another help request the next time you are online. We hope you continue to enjoy your experience in World of Warcraft!

Ranks Version 2.1

Changes to the ranks are as follows:

Your rank in the guild will be determined by a few things including, guild points, alchemy level, and fishing level.

Taste Tester – This is a trial rank. All members begin at this level and cannot advance until they have accumulated 10 Guild Points. There are no benefits.

Medicine Man – Requirements 10 or more guild points, fishing skill of 100, Alchemy skill of greater than or equal to 75. Benefits include a 2% share of the profits per week of the total guild alchemy sales. Medicine men may also withdraw Class D and E herbs from Herbybank at the posted GP costs. They are also allowed to bid on recipes at the posted GP costs.

Witch Doctor – Requirements 25 or more guild points, fishing skill of 150 and Alchemy skill of greater than or equal to 150. Benefits include a 4% share of the profits per week of the total guild alchemy sales. Witch Doctors may also withdraw Class C herbs and bid on alchemy recipes. Higher ranks will always win recipes over lower ranks.

Brewer - Requirements 50 or more guild points, fishing skill of 225 and Alchemy skill of greater than or equal to 225. Benefits include a 6% share of the profits per week of the total guild alchemy sales. Brewers may also withdraw Class B herbs and bid on alchemy recipes. Brewers may withdraw gold at a rate of 1 GP = 10 gold. Higher ranks will always win recipes over lower ranks. Brewers are also allowed to invite new members into the guild.

Brewmeister - Requirements 100 or more guild points, fishing skill of 300 and Alchemy skill of greater than or equal to 300. Benefits include a 8% share of the profits per week of the total guild alchemy sales. Brewmeisters may also withdraw any class herbs and bid on alchemy recipes. Brewmeisters my withdraw gold at a reduced amount of 1 GP = 20 gold. Higher ranks will always win recipes over lower ranks.

Alchemy Lords - Requirements 200 or more guild points, fishing skill of 375 and Alchemy skill of greater than or equal to 375. Benefits include a 10% share of the profits per week of the total guild alchemy sales. Alchemy Lords may also withdraw any herbs at no cost. Alchemy Lords can withdraw gold at no cost up to 5% of the total guild bank.

More Repeatable Quests

? Gather full stack (10) of Elemental Earth = 1 point

? Gather full stack (10) of Elemental Water = 1 point

? Gather full stack (10) of Elemental Fire = 1 1/2 points

? Donate 5 major healing potions to Bank = 1/4 point

? Donate 20 gold to bank = 1 point

? Donate 20 Stonescale Eels to the bank = 1 point

Notes about points and the bank.

Loans for gold from bank reserves may be requested at the exchange rate of 1 GP per 20 gold. Loan amounts must not exceed 10% of the total guild bank. Note: This is normally for items non alchemy related such as a new weapon or trinket. Other alchemy related loans are to be approved by the Guild.

The guild master will assign point values to items up for bid, such as new recipes, on a system of value and rarity.

The guild master will donate >30% of his earnings to the bank. He will also reserve the right to purchase valuable recipes and post them for guild auctions.

Bidding on items will occur 24 hours after posting to this website.

Gathering Point System Version 1.1

Class E - Additional donations are encouraged.
Distributed freely upon request.

Peace Bloom
Silverleaf
Earthroot
Mageroyal

Class D – ? Additional donations grant you 1/4 point.
Costs 1/3 point to withdraw a full stack

Briarthorn
Stranglekelp
Bruiseweed
Wild Steelbloom
Kingsblood
Liferoot

Class C - ? Additional donations grant 1/3 point.
Costs 1/2 point towithdraw a full stack.

Goldthorn
Khadgar’s Whisker
Wintersbite
Firebloom
Purple Lotus
Arthas tears
Sungrass
Blindweed
Fadeleaf

Class B – ? Additional donations grant you 1/2 point.
(2 full stacks required per week at 50+)
Costs 1 point to withdraw a full stack.

Ghost Mushroom
Gromsblood
Golden Sansan
Dreamfoil
Mountain Silversage
Plaguebloom
Icecap
Grave Moss

Note: ? Indicates repeatable quests. Class A herbs are from outlands and will be included in Version 2 when we have a guild member reaching the dark portal.

Note: Version 1.1 added fadeleaf to class C and grave moss to class B.

Quests for 3/14 - 3/22

Cowpatty [53]
? [Red] By 3/22 reach level 56 = 3 guild points.
? [Yellow] By 3/22 reach level 55 = 2 guild points.
? [Green] By 3/22 reach level 54 = 1 guild point.
Soulchaser [33]
? [Red] By 3/22 reach level 38 = 3 guild points.
? [Yellow] By 3/22 reach level 37 = 2 guild points.
? [Green] By 3/22 reach level 36 = 1 guild point.
Dedrex [30]
? [Red] By 3/22 reach level 36 = 3 guild points.
? [Yellow] By 3/22 reach level 35 = 2 guild points.
? [Green] By 3/22 reach level 34 = 1 guild point.
Earthshadow [24]
? [Red] By 3/22 reach level 31 = 3 guild points.
? [Yellow] By 3/22 reach level 29 = 2 guild points.
? [Green] By 3/22 reach level 27 = 1 guild point.
Earthspirit [25]
? [Red] By 3/22 reach level 32 = 3 guild points.
? [Yellow] By 3/22 reach level 30 = 2 guild points.
? [Green] By 3/22 reach level 28 = 1 guild point.

Guild Policy Version 1.0

After reaching the rank of Mixologist [level50] you will be required to gather 2 full stacks of any of the following: Grave Moss, Ghost Mushrooms, Gromsblood, Golden Sansan, Dreamfoil, Mountain Silversage, Plaguebloom, or Ice Caps. This is to be done on a weekly basis. Though this is quite a commitment, in order to be a "high volume" distributer on the AH, this is what we will need to not only make the potions for free, but to control the supply of the herbs. The name of the Alchanon herb bank is Herbybank.

All Alchanon members are required to give 10% of their earnings, from potions and transmutes to the guild bank. The name of the Alchanon bank is Toitsknees.

Once the guild bank reaches 100 gold the character who contributes most, by the way of the 10% bank earnings, will receive a 1/2% kickback of the total guild bank. This weekly contest is meant to encourage active roles as distributors.

Alchanon members will NEVER under cut another guild mate.

Accumulated guild bank sums are to be spent on items to benefit Alchemy and gathering, ie. mounts, recipes, bags, bottles, bank slots etc...

New Guild Ranks

After much thinking, the guild ranks are as follows:
Taste Tester - Levels 1- 29
Herb Dryer - Levels 30- 39
Bottle Blower - Levels 40-44
Cork Screwer - Levels 45-49
Mixologist - Levels 50-54
Brewmaster - Levels 55-Alchemy skill 375
Potion Lord - Officer sub rank specializing in potions
Transmuter Lord - Officer sub rank specializing in transmutation
Elixir Lord - Officer sub rank specializing in Elixirs
Guild Master - Alchemy coordinator

Coming Soon

? Quests - Green - Earns 1 guild point - Challenging
? Quests - Yellow - Earns 2 guild points - Difficult
? Quests - Red - Earns 3 guild points - Nearly Impossible

Getting Started

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Thanks,

Violentfemm

Recommended Addons for Alchanon

Cartographer - This addon is a must have for herbalists. The maps in this add on are wonderful.
Guild Event Manager - This addon will help us better schedule events and communicate more effectively.
Auctioneer - When we start working the Aution House this is an absolute must. Download the complete zip version.

There are two other mods that I can't live without:
Arc Hud
Titan Panel