Hardcore raiding

Hardcore raiding is used to describe a guild, guild alliance, or raiding organization that places focus on progressing and farming raid content. The term is contrasted by the term casual raiding.

Additional notes:
 * Casual raiding is relatively new to the MMORPG game genre.

Pros of hardcore raiding

 * In general fast raid progression.
 * Access to the best loot in the game.
 * Access to the top level raid instances.

Cons of hardcore raiding

 * Requires serious time commitment to the game.
 * Often restrictions on classes, talents and loot access.
 * Not accessible to new players.