Everything You Need to Know About the CCG!

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CCG: Cold Callers Guild
Pack On and Stay On!

Our group started in February 2004 with just one rule:

• No elevator shuffling (pack on the elevator and then stay on the elevator)

That rule is based on our core belief:

• Every toon deserves a shuffle-free elevator when they go to fight the boss and so we welcome everyone and we will load with anyone, regardless of suit/laff/gags.

Boarding groups are incompatible with our core belief. We don't select who we load with, we pack and go. If our single rule based on our core belief is one that you also share, please keep on reading and see if membership in the CCG is for you.


So, what exactly is the CCG?
The CCG (Cold Callers Guild) is a group of people who attend boss battles without the elevator shuffle. When the VP first came out, you could shuffle an elevator for an hour before actually getting a group of eight to go fight the boss. AJshortbluehorse had an idea to start a group that would never shuffle off the elevator, regardless of who was on it. That group was called The Cold Callers Guild! There was one rule and one rule only: No Shuffling! Over the years, we have grown and have added a few guidelines to meet the needs of all our members. But one thing will always remain -- No Shuffling!

A Few Guildines:
Several guidelines have been developed over the years to encourage teamwork and make the boss experience more fun for everyone.

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  *Boarding groups are incompatible with our core belief* We don't select who we load with, we pack and go.
  
  *Pack the elevators* No elevator should leave with empty slots, If you are on the loading platform it is assumed you are ready to load. If there are vacancies on the elevator, pack on. If you are not ready to load, stay on the lower floor or outside.
  
  *Do NOT stand directly in front of the elevator as this blocks the view of those on the elevator* We use the Doodle phrase "Rollover!" to indicate that the elevator view is being blocked.
  
  *No F4ing on elevator unless 5 or less toons after the doors close*
  
  *The preferred VP strategy of the CCG is "Lure Left/Kill Right"*
  
  *The CCG does not approve of the use of any unfriendly chat* whether it be stinky speedchat phrases used in an unfriendly way or hurtful use of SC+.
  
  *Choose gags which will not endanger other toons* The boss cog fight is NOT the place to "work" your gags.
  
  *Don't board the elevators before the official run time — Everyone should stay in the pit/outside until the clock in the shticker book (shown in PT) reflects the right time.
  
  *No multi-tooning except in the last elevator to make a run happen and when no toons are left behind. Please keep your extra toon out of the lobby during regular boarding, and then get approval from teammates to bring them.
  
  *"Glitches" are not acceptable on CCG runs*
  
  *Work as a team. Everyone wants to win*
  
  *Be nice* You don't know the human behind the toon.

Who can attend a CCG run?
Everyone may join us at our runs as long as they follow our rule and guidelines.

How do I become a member?
While anyone may attend our runs, becoming an official member of CCG is more rewarding and can lead to new friendships. First, choose CCG in group memberships on your User CP here at MMOCentralForums.com. Be sure you have at least one toon name listed in your details here on the forums since that is required for user group approval. After that, visit CCG's website to join and add your toon name(s) to your profile. You can find more complete instructions here: Join the CCG Website... Get a Team CCG Award!


The CCG Ambassadors:
GrannyMoMo
Headlights
Little Ducky
Prim
Princess Zuzu Rosepetals
Prof. Lionel
Snek
Willow Fizzleton

The ambassadors are the members that you should go to with any CCG related question or problem. These include (but are not limited to) problems or concerns on a run, questions about strategy, clarification of guidelines, or anything related to CCG activities.