OK... looking at our roster looks like we finally have a decent 10 level 80s with some decent gear to start doing 10-man raids. Our line-up actually looks somewhat balanced too.
Roster check:
2 tanks: Kyron (warr), Caharin (druid)
2 healers: Stonebarr (druid), Jagannath (shaman), Sarahn (holy or ret??? paly)
6 dps: Stringfellow (druid), Leinad (hunter), Firedoog (mage), Raphi (mage), Murdinaj (rogue), Sylvandah (rogue), Kinzlayer (warlock)
backup: Haohmaru (rogue)
So below, please post avail or perferred dates. We plan to have a Northrend raid night as well as a Retro Raid night (Pre-BC or BC).
- JP
(haohmaru/jagannath)
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Sunday, January 11, 2009
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Interesting website
This looks like an interesting website that we could use to track our progress in content.
http://www.wowjutsu.com/us/chogall/Shadow%20Templar/roster
Lemme know what you think.
http://www.wowjutsu.com/us/chogall/Shadow%20Templar/roster
Lemme know what you think.
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Fun and game...
I saw this over at Megan's blog so I had to share with you guys, I think Kyron would like this best...
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Wrath of the Lich King
Both JP and I have done some quests and the Northrend quests seems to give around 20k xp per while the dailys that I turned in on the island gives 15,800 xp while the ones from Shatt gives 9,500 xp or 12,650 xp depending on which ones.
Just a bit of news.
Just a bit of news.
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
In Game Calendar
A recent addition to patch 3.0 is the new calendar. You can now schedule events, dungeon raids, or other in game content activities to share with other guild members. I know that Google calendar exists with this blog, but I think the in game calendar works even better (esp. for those who don't check this blog... although they would be reading this and know anything of what I just wrote since they don't check the blog anyway).
So, with the new calendar system in place, please please take advantage of it, as well as check it periodically. I have already placed 2 events in there and some of you guildies have already used it to plan events (or to help others level, congrats to Shastarose on level 70). Keep an eye on it on occasion especially since we hope to do some of the Pre-BC dungeon raids (Onyxia, MC, ZG, AQ, and etc.) to see the old school dungeons as well add to our achievements list. With the attunment of these dungeons gone, we shouldn't have any problems of running in there and killing dragon shaped pixels.
That's it for now. I'll catch you guys in game.
JP (Haohmaru)
So, with the new calendar system in place, please please take advantage of it, as well as check it periodically. I have already placed 2 events in there and some of you guildies have already used it to plan events (or to help others level, congrats to Shastarose on level 70). Keep an eye on it on occasion especially since we hope to do some of the Pre-BC dungeon raids (Onyxia, MC, ZG, AQ, and etc.) to see the old school dungeons as well add to our achievements list. With the attunment of these dungeons gone, we shouldn't have any problems of running in there and killing dragon shaped pixels.
That's it for now. I'll catch you guys in game.
JP (Haohmaru)
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Sometimes you feel like a nut?...or chicken
Everyone knows that jingle from almond joy right?
Sometimes you feel like a nut...sometimes you don't.
Almond joy's have nuts, Mounds don't.
Well for some silly reason that's what I think of whenever I see...
Sometimes you feel like a...chicken?!
By the way my kitty felt like being in the picture, so that's the kitty's @$$.
Sometimes you feel like a nut...sometimes you don't.
Almond joy's have nuts, Mounds don't.
Well for some silly reason that's what I think of whenever I see...
Sometimes you feel like a...chicken?!
By the way my kitty felt like being in the picture, so that's the kitty's @$$.
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Main vs. Alt
Howdy folks,
We know we all have alts... with exception to String who only has 1 character in his character selection screen. We also know that WotLK release is coming real soon and all end game content will be doable with 10-man raids. So with that in mind, who are you guys bringing up to the expansion and will focus primarily on getting gear so we can really see the end game content? Please post on who you are thinking of bringing up to the expasion.
This list will be used to determine rolls on item/loot drop. Main characters will always get priority over Alts. If for some reason you hit 80 and you just don't like how its panning out, you can declare one of your Alts to be your Main, but don't abuse the system. We all want hawt purplez, and mostly I think we all wanna see the end game content... so lets get our Mains geared for it. Thoughts?
Post below on who you intend to bring up first, other concerns, etc... I'll have a compiled list on another post as we get deeper into WotLK.
- JP
We know we all have alts... with exception to String who only has 1 character in his character selection screen. We also know that WotLK release is coming real soon and all end game content will be doable with 10-man raids. So with that in mind, who are you guys bringing up to the expansion and will focus primarily on getting gear so we can really see the end game content? Please post on who you are thinking of bringing up to the expasion.
This list will be used to determine rolls on item/loot drop. Main characters will always get priority over Alts. If for some reason you hit 80 and you just don't like how its panning out, you can declare one of your Alts to be your Main, but don't abuse the system. We all want hawt purplez, and mostly I think we all wanna see the end game content... so lets get our Mains geared for it. Thoughts?
Post below on who you intend to bring up first, other concerns, etc... I'll have a compiled list on another post as we get deeper into WotLK.
- JP
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Honor and Tokens
Blizz had caved... Honor and BG tokens will not be resetting with launch of Wrath, time to work on getting honor capped again. (9/30/08)
(source)
(source)
Monday, September 22, 2008
Brewfest @ BRD
Ok, so I had the chance of running this last night (4-man: Kinzlayer, Caharin, Nereid, & Beta) and it is very doable. Considering that we went 2-3, the 3rd failing b/c of just bad luck with the tank being CC'ed... it is a relatively easy place to farm and very doable with 4... and should be even easier with 5 (AOE is a plus). It just stucks flying down there and walking into BRD.
This is your boss fight: http://www.wowwiki.com/Coren_Direbrew
with epic drops comparable to being bought with 41 Badge of Justice at the vendor.
This will be running I believe till Oct, which gives us plenty of time to farm it, esp farm it 5x with each group of 5. Any interests in doing these?
- JP (Betadine)
This is your boss fight: http://www.wowwiki.com/Coren_Direbrew
with epic drops comparable to being bought with 41 Badge of Justice at the vendor.
This will be running I believe till Oct, which gives us plenty of time to farm it, esp farm it 5x with each group of 5. Any interests in doing these?
- JP (Betadine)
Hit Cap 101
Taken from http://blessingofkings.blogspot.com/2007/07/hit-caps-for-bosses.html
Enjoy the read, pasted below as well.
- JP
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Spell Hit Rating
Base Spell Miss: 16%
Spell Hit % = spell hit rating / 12.6
Spells actually have a 17% chance to miss, but you cannot eliminate that last 1%, so the effective cap is 16%.
The following is the amount of spell hit rating you need to minimize misses for raid boss fights, depending on your class and talents.
Mage
Base: 202
w/ Elemental Precision (Fire/Frost): 164
w/ Arcane Focus (Arcane): 76
Warlock
Base: 202
w/ Suppression (Affliction): 76
Note that a warlock might still want extra spell hit rating for Shadowbolt and Soulshatter, in which case Suppression becomes redundant.
Priest
Base: 202
w/ Shadow Focus (Shadow): 76
w/ Focused Power (Smite, Mind Blast, Mass Dispel): 152
w/ Shadow Focus + Focused Power (Mind Blast): 26
Druid (Spell)
Base: 202
w/ Balance of Power: 152
Shaman (Spell)
Base: 202
w/ Elemental Precision: 126
w/ Nature's Guidance: 164
w/ Elemental Precision + Nature's Guidance: 88
Paladin (Spell)
Base: 202
w/ Precision: 164
Other Factors
Mage/Priest/Shaman Draenai Aura: -12.6 spell hit rating needed
Shaman Totem of Wrath: -38 spell hit rating needed
Hit Rating
Base Melee Miss (Dual-Wielding): 28%
Base Melee Miss (2H/1H+Shield/Special Attacks): 9%
Base Ranged Miss: 9%
Hit % = hit rating / 15.8
For example, as a paladin wielding a two-handed axe, I need to get 9% worth of hit rating, which is equal to 9 * 15.8 = 142 hit rating, in order to never miss the boss. Hit rating beyond 142 is not useful. After hitting 142 hit rating, I should concentrate on other stats like attack power and critical hit rating to increase my DPS.
For dual-wielding, the 28% miss chance applies to both Main-Hand and Off-Hand weapons. However, special attacks, such as Backstab, only have a 9% miss rate. For most classes though, regular melee damage is a significant portion of your total DPS. For a more involved discussion of this, see here.
Unlike spells, when you reach your hit rating cap, your attacks will never miss. Melee attacks can still be dodged or parried. Melee attacks can only be parried if you are in front of the mob.
For tanks, please note that Taunt uses melee hit rating to avoid misses/resists. However, testing at Elitest Jerks has shown that Taunt has a much higher miss rate (~16-18%). It is unknown whether this is intended, and it may vary by boss. For example, Nalorakk in Zul'Aman is more vulnerable to Taunt than other bosses.
The following is the amount of hit rating you need to minimize misses for raid boss fights, depending on your class and talents.
Druid (Melee)
Base: 142
Rogue (Dual-Wield)
Base: 442
w/ Precision: 363
Note that current wisdom holds that rogues should attempt to reach the cap to maximize their damage.
Rogue (Special Attacks)
Base: 142
w/ Precision: 63
Hunter
Base: 142
w/ Surefooted: 95
Shaman (Dual-wield)
Base: 442
w/ Dual Wield Specialization: 348
w/ Nature's Guidance: 395
w/ Dual Wield Specialization + Nature's Guidance: 300
Note that current wisdom is that a Shaman only needs about 9% hit, and should not focus on reaching the cap.
Shaman (Two-Handed/One-Hand + Shield/Special Attacks)
Base: 142
w/ Nature's Guidance: 95
Warrior (Dual-wield)
Base: 442
w/ Precision: 395
Note that current wisdom holds that warriors should not focus on hitting cap, though they should get at least 9% to ensure that their specials always hit.
Warrior (Two-Handed/One-Hand + Shield/Special Attacks)
Base: 142
w/ Precision: 95
Paladin (Melee)
Base: 142
w/ Precision: 95
Other Factors
Hunter/Paladin/Warrior Draenai Aura: -15.8 hit rating needed
Druid Improved Faerie Fire: -47 hit rating needed
[Spicy Hot Talbuk]: -20 hit rating needed
Expertise Rating
Base Melee Dodge: 5.75%
Base Melee Parry: Varies by boss, at least 5.75%
1 Expertise = expertise rating / 3.95
1 Expertise = -0.25% Dodge and -0.25% Parry
Expertise rating is a stat introduced in Patch 2.3. It replaced Weapon Skill rating. Expertise rating reduces the chance of your melee attacks being dodged or parried.
Melee DPS should always be behind the boss to eliminate parries, so they only need to worry about dodges. Expertise rating is essentially as valuable as hit rating for melee DPS.
Because tanks are in front of the boss, and can have their attacks dodged and parried, expertise rating is twice as valuable as hit rating for them.
When you reach your expertise rating cap, your attacks will never be dodged. Melee attacks can still miss. If you reach both your hit rating cap and your expertise cap, your melee attacks will never miss or be dodged.
The following is the amount of expertise rating you need to minimize dodges for raid boss fights, depending on your class and talents.
Druid (Melee)
Base: 91
Rogue
Base: 91
w/ Weapon Expertise: 52
Shaman (Melee)
Base: 91
Warrior
Base: 91
w/ Defiance: 68
w/ Weapon Mastery: 60
w/ Defiance + Weapon Mastery: 37
Paladin (Melee)
Base: 91
w/ Combat Expertise: 72
Enjoy the read, pasted below as well.
- JP
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Hit rating, expertise rating, and spell hit rating are one of the best ways to increase DPS against raid bosses. As raid bosses are considered level 73, you have a much higher chance of your attacks missing than normal. Additionally, hit rating tends to be a "cheap" stat when gear is itemized, meaning that an equivalent amount of hit rating usually does more for your DPS than the same amount of critical hit rating.
However, eventually you have enough hit rating to never miss the boss, and accumulating more hit rating is unnecessary. This is usually referred to as hitting the "hit rating cap".
Spell Hit Rating
Base Spell Miss: 16%
Spell Hit % = spell hit rating / 12.6
Spells actually have a 17% chance to miss, but you cannot eliminate that last 1%, so the effective cap is 16%.
The following is the amount of spell hit rating you need to minimize misses for raid boss fights, depending on your class and talents.
Mage
Base: 202
w/ Elemental Precision (Fire/Frost): 164
w/ Arcane Focus (Arcane): 76
Warlock
Base: 202
w/ Suppression (Affliction): 76
Note that a warlock might still want extra spell hit rating for Shadowbolt and Soulshatter, in which case Suppression becomes redundant.
Priest
Base: 202
w/ Shadow Focus (Shadow): 76
w/ Focused Power (Smite, Mind Blast, Mass Dispel): 152
w/ Shadow Focus + Focused Power (Mind Blast): 26
Druid (Spell)
Base: 202
w/ Balance of Power: 152
Shaman (Spell)
Base: 202
w/ Elemental Precision: 126
w/ Nature's Guidance: 164
w/ Elemental Precision + Nature's Guidance: 88
Paladin (Spell)
Base: 202
w/ Precision: 164
Other Factors
Mage/Priest/Shaman Draenai Aura: -12.6 spell hit rating needed
Shaman Totem of Wrath: -38 spell hit rating needed
Hit Rating
Base Melee Miss (Dual-Wielding): 28%
Base Melee Miss (2H/1H+Shield/Special Attacks): 9%
Base Ranged Miss: 9%
Hit % = hit rating / 15.8
For example, as a paladin wielding a two-handed axe, I need to get 9% worth of hit rating, which is equal to 9 * 15.8 = 142 hit rating, in order to never miss the boss. Hit rating beyond 142 is not useful. After hitting 142 hit rating, I should concentrate on other stats like attack power and critical hit rating to increase my DPS.
For dual-wielding, the 28% miss chance applies to both Main-Hand and Off-Hand weapons. However, special attacks, such as Backstab, only have a 9% miss rate. For most classes though, regular melee damage is a significant portion of your total DPS. For a more involved discussion of this, see here.
Unlike spells, when you reach your hit rating cap, your attacks will never miss. Melee attacks can still be dodged or parried. Melee attacks can only be parried if you are in front of the mob.
For tanks, please note that Taunt uses melee hit rating to avoid misses/resists. However, testing at Elitest Jerks has shown that Taunt has a much higher miss rate (~16-18%). It is unknown whether this is intended, and it may vary by boss. For example, Nalorakk in Zul'Aman is more vulnerable to Taunt than other bosses.
The following is the amount of hit rating you need to minimize misses for raid boss fights, depending on your class and talents.
Druid (Melee)
Base: 142
Rogue (Dual-Wield)
Base: 442
w/ Precision: 363
Note that current wisdom holds that rogues should attempt to reach the cap to maximize their damage.
Rogue (Special Attacks)
Base: 142
w/ Precision: 63
Hunter
Base: 142
w/ Surefooted: 95
Shaman (Dual-wield)
Base: 442
w/ Dual Wield Specialization: 348
w/ Nature's Guidance: 395
w/ Dual Wield Specialization + Nature's Guidance: 300
Note that current wisdom is that a Shaman only needs about 9% hit, and should not focus on reaching the cap.
Shaman (Two-Handed/One-Hand + Shield/Special Attacks)
Base: 142
w/ Nature's Guidance: 95
Warrior (Dual-wield)
Base: 442
w/ Precision: 395
Note that current wisdom holds that warriors should not focus on hitting cap, though they should get at least 9% to ensure that their specials always hit.
Warrior (Two-Handed/One-Hand + Shield/Special Attacks)
Base: 142
w/ Precision: 95
Paladin (Melee)
Base: 142
w/ Precision: 95
Other Factors
Hunter/Paladin/Warrior Draenai Aura: -15.8 hit rating needed
Druid Improved Faerie Fire: -47 hit rating needed
[Spicy Hot Talbuk]: -20 hit rating needed
Expertise Rating
Base Melee Dodge: 5.75%
Base Melee Parry: Varies by boss, at least 5.75%
1 Expertise = expertise rating / 3.95
1 Expertise = -0.25% Dodge and -0.25% Parry
Expertise rating is a stat introduced in Patch 2.3. It replaced Weapon Skill rating. Expertise rating reduces the chance of your melee attacks being dodged or parried.
Melee DPS should always be behind the boss to eliminate parries, so they only need to worry about dodges. Expertise rating is essentially as valuable as hit rating for melee DPS.
Because tanks are in front of the boss, and can have their attacks dodged and parried, expertise rating is twice as valuable as hit rating for them.
When you reach your expertise rating cap, your attacks will never be dodged. Melee attacks can still miss. If you reach both your hit rating cap and your expertise cap, your melee attacks will never miss or be dodged.
The following is the amount of expertise rating you need to minimize dodges for raid boss fights, depending on your class and talents.
Druid (Melee)
Base: 91
Rogue
Base: 91
w/ Weapon Expertise: 52
Shaman (Melee)
Base: 91
Warrior
Base: 91
w/ Defiance: 68
w/ Weapon Mastery: 60
w/ Defiance + Weapon Mastery: 37
Paladin (Melee)
Base: 91
w/ Combat Expertise: 72
Monday, September 15, 2008
Warth of the Lich King (LK) arives November 13th 2008
Let the count down begin! According to Wowhead.com the expansion will be available in stores 11-13-08.
It is going to be a very interesting few weeks.
The PTR for 3.0.2 is up, crashing servers (PvE) and all.
Be sure to get that last minute leveling, item grinding and get ready to start working on those achievements!
It is going to be a very interesting few weeks.
The PTR for 3.0.2 is up, crashing servers (PvE) and all.
Be sure to get that last minute leveling, item grinding and get ready to start working on those achievements!
Friday, September 12, 2008
Thursday, September 4, 2008
Kara/ZA Raid Saturday 9/6
Sorry for the late notice. Throwing this out to see who will be interested or can make it. What we end up doing depends on who can make it. Tanks, healers, CC/DPS types. Post below if you can make it. We'll start @ 8pm PST
JP
- Betadine/Haohmaru
JP
- Betadine/Haohmaru
Good bye Dr. Boom.
From the Warlock's Den (the better Warlock's forum):
The beta currently has target dummies implemented in certain cities. I believe thjey have always been there in some form but now you can attack them.
The cool thing comes from a post from Kalgan today: (He has to be good for something!)
"In an upcoming update one of the dummies will be level 80 with normal level 80 mob stats, the other will be a "boss" dummy with normal level 80 boss mob stats.
Enjoy! "
WoW Forums -> Thanks for the training dummies!
Should be a handy way to try out different spec/gear/rotation combinations.
I'm loving what we are getting from Wrath, getting better and better.
Edit: also St. Louis is boring and WET!!!
2nd Edit: It has been confirmed by a blue that xp from 60-70 will be upped when 3.0 hit live so that people can get to 70 faster in prep for Wrath... I think Brent was hoping for this one.
The beta currently has target dummies implemented in certain cities. I believe thjey have always been there in some form but now you can attack them.
The cool thing comes from a post from Kalgan today: (He has to be good for something!)
"In an upcoming update one of the dummies will be level 80 with normal level 80 mob stats, the other will be a "boss" dummy with normal level 80 boss mob stats.
Enjoy! "
WoW Forums -> Thanks for the training dummies!
Should be a handy way to try out different spec/gear/rotation combinations.
I'm loving what we are getting from Wrath, getting better and better.
Edit: also St. Louis is boring and WET!!!
2nd Edit: It has been confirmed by a blue that xp from 60-70 will be upped when 3.0 hit live so that people can get to 70 faster in prep for Wrath... I think Brent was hoping for this one.
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Blizzcon lottery
According to WoW's main page, the winners of the lottery have been sent their notification on the 27th of August. No email in my Inbox from Blizz so 1 account down.
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Raid Scheduling
ah the duties of a guild leader...
firstly, i understand that you all have work, school, life, and a g/f or wife to agro
secondly, doing in game content is more fun than level, honor, or rep grinding... well to most people
thirdly, i would like to know what night still works best for doing in game content/raids
Some raids like ZA we may only need like 1 night to get to maybe 2-3 bosses, hopefully 4 since it is a much smaller instance. But raids like Karazhan, at our current rate we can take 80% on the first night with exception to maybe 2-3 bosses... so this will take more time to run or be split on separate days. With that in mind, some places we need to start early or be on time as close as possible, prepped with heal/mana potions, reagents and such. Post below your preferred nights and availalbility. Hopefully we can do this consistently, but understandably can take a break or do it on alternating weeks.
JP
- Betadine/Haohmaru
firstly, i understand that you all have work, school, life, and a g/f or wife to agro
secondly, doing in game content is more fun than level, honor, or rep grinding... well to most people
thirdly, i would like to know what night still works best for doing in game content/raids
Some raids like ZA we may only need like 1 night to get to maybe 2-3 bosses, hopefully 4 since it is a much smaller instance. But raids like Karazhan, at our current rate we can take 80% on the first night with exception to maybe 2-3 bosses... so this will take more time to run or be split on separate days. With that in mind, some places we need to start early or be on time as close as possible, prepped with heal/mana potions, reagents and such. Post below your preferred nights and availalbility. Hopefully we can do this consistently, but understandably can take a break or do it on alternating weeks.
JP
- Betadine/Haohmaru
Oh SNAP!!!
Firstly, the pre-WoTLK patch will be coming in the next few weeks: (source)
(here the text for ppl who can't read the link from work)
With the release of Wrath of the Lich King approaching, we wanted to provide you with some important information. In preparation for the expansion, we will be issuing a new content patch in the coming weeks. Much like the patch made available shortly before The Burning Crusade's release, this content patch is designed to bridge current game content with that of the expansion and will contain some exciting changes and additions.
We have outlined some of the larger features scheduled to release with the patch below:
New class spells and talents
Stormwind Harbor
Barbershops in capital cities
Zeppelin towers outside of Orgrimmar and Tirisfal Glades
Two brand-new Arenas featuring challenging new layouts, terrain hazards, and moving obstacles
Guild calendar
Hunter pet skill revamp
New profession: Inscription
As mentioned above, this is not a comprehensive list, just some of the major highlights. We’ll post the full patch notes as soon as they’re available. Regarding Inscription, please note that all Burning Crusade players will be able to select Inscription as one of their two professions and level up to a skill level of 375 with it. Upon the release of Wrath of the Lich King, players who purchase and install the expansion will be able to continue leveling in Inscription and the other professions beyond 375.
Secondly, Arena points WILL BE WIPED OUT ONCE YOU LEVEL PAST 70, no carry over. (source)
(again here is the text for non-linking people)
We want to provide some information about the direction of the Arena system. Upon the release of Wrath of the Lich King, players will find they are still able to access the Arena system at level 70 for rated matches. Those competing in the Arenas at 70 will still be able to attain items using Arena points and rankings; however, we do not currently plan to offer new items or titles for this bracket. Players who level past 70 will have their Arena points reset to 0 and be removed from all Arena teams in the level-70 bracket.
Two new skirmish brackets (71-75, 76-80) will be available for players who wish to hone their Arena skills while leveling in Northrend. Those who reach level 80 will once again have the opportunity to create new Arena teams and play in rated matches once a new season starts. New items, titles, and end-of-season rewards will be offered to the most successful teams at level 80. Additionally, the sets released for the Arenas in Wrath of the Lich King will no longer share aesthetic similarities with tiered raiding gear. We want those equipped with the best PvP rewards and those with the best raiding sets to stand out from each other. Players at level 80 will also have the opportunity to compete in two new Arenas featuring challenging new layouts, terrain hazards, and moving obstacles.
(here the text for ppl who can't read the link from work)
With the release of Wrath of the Lich King approaching, we wanted to provide you with some important information. In preparation for the expansion, we will be issuing a new content patch in the coming weeks. Much like the patch made available shortly before The Burning Crusade's release, this content patch is designed to bridge current game content with that of the expansion and will contain some exciting changes and additions.
We have outlined some of the larger features scheduled to release with the patch below:
New class spells and talents
Stormwind Harbor
Barbershops in capital cities
Zeppelin towers outside of Orgrimmar and Tirisfal Glades
Two brand-new Arenas featuring challenging new layouts, terrain hazards, and moving obstacles
Guild calendar
Hunter pet skill revamp
New profession: Inscription
As mentioned above, this is not a comprehensive list, just some of the major highlights. We’ll post the full patch notes as soon as they’re available. Regarding Inscription, please note that all Burning Crusade players will be able to select Inscription as one of their two professions and level up to a skill level of 375 with it. Upon the release of Wrath of the Lich King, players who purchase and install the expansion will be able to continue leveling in Inscription and the other professions beyond 375.
Secondly, Arena points WILL BE WIPED OUT ONCE YOU LEVEL PAST 70, no carry over. (source)
(again here is the text for non-linking people)
We want to provide some information about the direction of the Arena system. Upon the release of Wrath of the Lich King, players will find they are still able to access the Arena system at level 70 for rated matches. Those competing in the Arenas at 70 will still be able to attain items using Arena points and rankings; however, we do not currently plan to offer new items or titles for this bracket. Players who level past 70 will have their Arena points reset to 0 and be removed from all Arena teams in the level-70 bracket.
Two new skirmish brackets (71-75, 76-80) will be available for players who wish to hone their Arena skills while leveling in Northrend. Those who reach level 80 will once again have the opportunity to create new Arena teams and play in rated matches once a new season starts. New items, titles, and end-of-season rewards will be offered to the most successful teams at level 80. Additionally, the sets released for the Arenas in Wrath of the Lich King will no longer share aesthetic similarities with tiered raiding gear. We want those equipped with the best PvP rewards and those with the best raiding sets to stand out from each other. Players at level 80 will also have the opportunity to compete in two new Arenas featuring challenging new layouts, terrain hazards, and moving obstacles.
Saturday, August 23, 2008
For the Shammies
Here is a nice blog, from Kaldorei, with very informative looks at how your shammie works. Highly recommended.
Introduction:
Talent Specs and Important Abilities:
The Stats You Need and Why They Play Well Together:
The Shock and Awe of Shocks and Windfury: A How-to
Beating Other People With Sticks: Totems and Synergy
Introduction:
Talent Specs and Important Abilities:
The Stats You Need and Why They Play Well Together:
The Shock and Awe of Shocks and Windfury: A How-to
Beating Other People With Sticks: Totems and Synergy
Thursday, August 21, 2008
ZA for August 25
Another ZA run has been proposed for next Monday, August 25. Reply here if you are available for a raid that night, and if ZA is your destination of choice.
As with this week, plan to be online by 7:30 so that we can roll out before 8:00 (one of these days we'll succeed at it!)
As with this week, plan to be online by 7:30 so that we can roll out before 8:00 (one of these days we'll succeed at it!)
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Blizzcon ticket lottery information
From the WoW's main page:
- To be eligible for the BlizzCon ticket drawing, you must (1) have an active Blizzard Account that was created on or before 9:00 p.m. PDT on Tuesday, August 12, 2008, when we first announced BlizzCon 2008 tickets had sold out; (2) be an adult in your country of residence; (3) have not previously purchased BlizzCon 2008 tickets; and (4) live in the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, France, the United Kingdom, Germany, Austria, Denmark, the Netherlands, or South Korea.
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The opt-in period begins on Wednesday morning and will end the evening of Sunday, August 24. As this is a random drawing, those who opt in early will not have a better chance of being selected than those who opt in later.
- After the opt-in period ends, we will randomly select 1,500 eligible Blizzard Accounts from the opt-in pool to receive the opportunity to purchase up to two BlizzCon 2008 tickets. If selected, you will be notified via email with further information about how to purchase the tickets.
- To be eligible for the BlizzCon ticket drawing, you must (1) have an active Blizzard Account that was created on or before 9:00 p.m. PDT on Tuesday, August 12, 2008, when we first announced BlizzCon 2008 tickets had sold out; (2) be an adult in your country of residence; (3) have not previously purchased BlizzCon 2008 tickets; and (4) live in the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, France, the United Kingdom, Germany, Austria, Denmark, the Netherlands, or South Korea.
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The opt-in period begins on Wednesday morning and will end the evening of Sunday, August 24. As this is a random drawing, those who opt in early will not have a better chance of being selected than those who opt in later.
- After the opt-in period ends, we will randomly select 1,500 eligible Blizzard Accounts from the opt-in pool to receive the opportunity to purchase up to two BlizzCon 2008 tickets. If selected, you will be notified via email with further information about how to purchase the tickets.
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
ZA for Aug-18-2008
We're going to give ZA a run for the money on Monday, the 18th of August, so sign up here to let us know who can make it.
Plan to be online at 7:30pm, we roll at 8pm sharp.
Plan to be online at 7:30pm, we roll at 8pm sharp.
Monday, August 11, 2008
Blizzcon
Was anyone successful in getting tickets for Blizzcon??? I tried to get my tix this morning but Blizzstore continued to have issues after issues so no tix. I hope they aren't sold out when I get home tonight. = (
Friday, August 8, 2008
ZA again
I'm seeing the the guild MOTD that ZA is up on the board. I'm not sure who put it up... b/c there isn't a date listed. w/ that in mind, are you guys up for it? Mon? Tues? I just hope its not a last minute.
- JP
- JP
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
J.P. busting a move!!!
Congrats to J.P. and his dance team for coming in 2nd at NJC 2008.
here's the vid to watch (turn down your volume before hand)
here's the vid to watch (turn down your volume before hand)
Friday, August 1, 2008
Something fun to doooooo...
I'm not sure who else read BRK's blog beside myself and Brent but there is an up coming fun event hosted on Argent Dawn server (RP-PVE) that I would encourage people to do if they wana have fun with the WoW community.
Link: http://www.bigredkitty.net/2008/08/01/its-finally-almost-here/ has detail information on the event.
Once in a while BRK host these thing where people just meet up on a chosen server at the appointed time and do fun and crazy thing, in this case the Biggest (hopefully) scavenger hunt.
Talk to me online if you want to form up a team for Orcapalooza.
Where: Argent Dawn server, US
When: 4pm PST on Saturday, August 23rd, 2008!
Who: YOU!!!
Update by Thomas: changed link into hyperlink. L2HTML!
Link: http://www.bigredkitty.net/2008/08/01/its-finally-almost-here/ has detail information on the event.
Once in a while BRK host these thing where people just meet up on a chosen server at the appointed time and do fun and crazy thing, in this case the Biggest (hopefully) scavenger hunt.
Talk to me online if you want to form up a team for Orcapalooza.
Where: Argent Dawn server, US
When: 4pm PST on Saturday, August 23rd, 2008!
Who: YOU!!!
Update by Thomas: changed link into hyperlink. L2HTML!
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Karazhan - Monday 8/4
http://www.wowwiki.com/Karazhan
ah... good ol badges and purplez. We need 10 of you :)
2 tanks
2-3 healers
5-6 hawt dps
we hope to start @ 8pm and get through most of it. Post below if you can make it.
JP
aka. Betadine
ah... good ol badges and purplez. We need 10 of you :)
2 tanks
2-3 healers
5-6 hawt dps
we hope to start @ 8pm and get through most of it. Post below if you can make it.
JP
aka. Betadine
Blizzcon Tickets Go On Sale
http://www.blizzard.com/us/press/080729.html
IRVINE, Calif. – July 29, 2008 – Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. today announced that tickets for its third BlizzCon™ gaming convention will go on sale August 11 and that live coverage of the event will be available as an exclusive DIRECTV pay per view event. BlizzCon is a celebration of the global player communities surrounding Blizzard Entertainment®'s Warcraft®, Diablo®, and StarCraft® game universes. The event will take place at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California on October 10 and 11.
IRVINE, Calif. – July 29, 2008 – Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. today announced that tickets for its third BlizzCon™ gaming convention will go on sale August 11 and that live coverage of the event will be available as an exclusive DIRECTV pay per view event. BlizzCon is a celebration of the global player communities surrounding Blizzard Entertainment®'s Warcraft®, Diablo®, and StarCraft® game universes. The event will take place at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California on October 10 and 11.
"Meeting and interacting with our players at BlizzCon is always a great experience for us," stated Mike Morhaime, CEO and cofounder of Blizzard Entertainment. "We're also pleased to be working with DIRECTV this year to bring the show, for the first time, to those players who are unable to attend."
In addition to serving as a gathering place for the different Blizzard Entertainment gaming communities, BlizzCon will offer an array of activities, including discussion panels, hands-on playtime with upcoming games, tournaments, contests, and more. Tickets to the convention will be priced at $100 USD each, and will be available for purchase directly from the official BlizzCon website at www.blizzcon.com.
The pay per view event will deliver a minimum of eight hours of live HD coverage from the show floor on each day of the convention, including exclusive interviews, demos, and more. Beginning in August, DIRECTV will run a promotion offering the BlizzCon pay per view event free to new DIRECTV subscribers. Pricing for existing DIRECTV customers and programming details will be available in the coming weeks from Blizzard Entertainment and DIRECTV.
"BlizzCon is one of the most highly anticipated gaming conventions of the year, and we are excited to partner with Blizzard Entertainment to deliver coverage of the show to gamers nationwide," said Steven Roberts, senior vice president, new media and business development, DIRECTV. "With our BlizzCon pay per view package, members of Blizzard's gaming communities who are not attending the event can now experience it in crystal-clear HD."
As the event draws closer, further details will be announced at www.blizzcon.com.
Monday, July 28, 2008
E-mails
OK... seeing as the in-game MOTD may be have "delays" in getting updated. I'm compiling an e-mail list. It will not be used for spamming, but more along the lines of organizing guild events. I will continue (or at least try) to post messages on the blog about future raids and events. This is optional, and if you should choose not to have your e-mail on list, please try to log on the blog for updates. I'll try to put things here at least 1 week in advance of any event planned.
- JP aka. Betadine/Haohmaru
PS: for now, e-mail me at jpbabiera@yahoo.com... we'll try to set up a guild e-mail acct as well.
- JP aka. Betadine/Haohmaru
PS: for now, e-mail me at jpbabiera@yahoo.com... we'll try to set up a guild e-mail acct as well.
Sunday, July 6, 2008
ZA revisited
I'm throwing the idea of trying ZA (Zul'Aman) again. We got to the first boss first time, though we could not quite take the 2nd & 3rd one. Hopefully this time around we'll get further and have fun with this next run.
What days (S,M,Tu,W,Th,F,Sa) would work and what date? Post below on feedback, questions, concerns & availability.
JP
(aka. Betadine)
What days (S,M,Tu,W,Th,F,Sa) would work and what date? Post below on feedback, questions, concerns & availability.
JP
(aka. Betadine)
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