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Dual Spec Info Finally Released
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2009/02/12 at 12:29 PM
by
Malgayne
So the long awaited announcement (and explanation) of the Dual Spec system has come. The official site has posted a Q&A session between Nethaera and Ghostcrawler, talking in detail about the mechanics of the upcoming system.
For the benefit of our readers, I've included a quick summary of the more exciting points here on our blog. Check them out after the break, and leave your comments on how they did it (or how they
should
have done it)!
Dual spec is max-level only. They may expand it to lower level characters if it proves popular.
Learning the "dual-spec" ability requires a one-time fee, paid to your trainer. No word yet on how much it might be.
You can switch your spec at any Lexicon of Power. These exist in every major city, and players with the
Inscription
profession will be able to create an item that summons one.
The item will be purchaseable by other players.
Anyone can use the Lexicon it creates, but summoning one requires a multi-player ritual. Basically, solo players can switch specs by going back to town. Groups or raids can switch specs during a run by using this item.
No decision has been made yet on whether or not the item is re-usable.
Respeccing will reset your current talent profile, it won't reset your alternate spec. To reset them both you'll have to pay twice.
Blizzard is implementing a "Gear Manager", which seems to duplicate the simpler functions of addons like
Outfitter
. It won't automatically switch your gear, but they seem to imply that it will let you put on pre-determined sets of gear with one click. More info coming.
The respec cost for hunter pets is being removed.
Hunters are getting a new core ability that lets you remotely access your stable, allowing you to switch out of Beast Mastery (and stable/replace your Exotic pet) without having to head back to town. The ability will have a long cooldown.
You will now have two sets of Glyphs, one for each of your two talent specs.
You will be able to swap hotbar configurations at the same time you swap specs.
You will now be able to click around with your talents in game without saving them permanently. Goodbye
talent calculator
...we hardly knew ye.
Two specs only.
For more details, you can read the original Q&A session on the official site
here
.
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Comment by
Rangey
on 2010-02-27T12:32:14-06:00
Nice Necro!
Comment by
Vaeku
on 2010-02-27T12:43:59-06:00
Nice Necro!
Yeah, what's with all the necros lately? Is it the zombie apocalypse or something?
Comment by
150529
on 2010-02-27T14:27:50-06:00
Nice Necro!
Yeah, what's with all the necros lately? Is it the zombie apocalypse or something?
*grabs shotgun*
WERE ARE THE BASTARDS?
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on 2010-02-27T17:47:25-06:00
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Comment by
mindthegap5
on 2010-02-28T04:36:22-06:00
Nice Necro!
Yeah, what's with all the necros lately? Is it the zombie apocalypse or something?
*grabs shotgun*
WERE ARE THE BASTARDS?
According to the zombie survival guide... The best weapon in case of zombies taking over the world is a crow bar. (I sleep with a crow bar under my pillow cause of this btw)
I always thought one of those medievil half axe half big hammer weapons would be good. One side for chopping heads off the other for smashing things.
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on 2010-02-28T06:16:14-06:00
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Comment by
pgh1980
on 2010-03-01T00:14:26-06:00
Nice Necro!
Yeah, what's with all the necros lately? Is it the zombie apocalypse or something?
Just an observation of mine when it comes to internet message boards: A person brings back an old thread and they're told that the thread is old and to just move on. But if a person posts an all new thread on the same subject, there's usually one or two people that link the old thread and make some comment about using the search feature of the forum.
Stupid Catch-22's.
Comment by
Hydralisk
on 2010-03-01T00:42:33-06:00
Nice Necro!
Yeah, what's with all the necros lately? Is it the zombie apocalypse or something?
*grabs shotgun*
WERE ARE THE BASTARDS?
According to the zombie survival guide... The best weapon in case of zombies taking over the world is a crow bar. (I sleep with a crow bar under my pillow cause of this btw) I have that book (good read) and a 1911 milspec .45... bring it zombies!
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