I have several toons in need of ESoS, and have been running nightly VoN 5/6 runs, P.U.G.'s
Shard drop rates are perfect, *Don't change them*
The people joining have been great people to run with. Good teamwork, and loads of fun. (I love thelanis people)
People putting things up for roll, passing tokens etc is just good comraderie, and makes it a fun experience.
A few guilds in-particular have been great participants, and set an example for the new players we have nightly that join us.
Those guilds and members do things and set examples that are worth mentioning & have my total respect.
In no particular order, (hopefully I dont omit a guild)
Aliclan
Arch Angels
Disciples of Sin
Storm Lords
Exploration Society
Explorers of Thelanis
Magefire Cannon
Bacardi
Occam's Razor
Bane
Chainmail
..
I can't post the individual names here, but you know who you are.
A few new players want to learn about the ring/voice and who/what to talk to etc... which is being taught by the aforementioned guild and players.
If on timer, the standard raid by-pass timer is what's used, so it's affordable for most to participate daily.
I'm not posting this because of a shard acquisition (I need the seal) , it's about the server population and the gamesmanship.
Tonight that run continues around 7:30 pm est. All are welcome.