News Round Up: Tyrande Whisperwind, Tier 11 Acquisition, and More

Live Posted 2011/08/12 at 7:20 PM by Ashelia

On Epics for Casual Raiders

We've offered players who don't raid a reasonable way to gear up, and achieve high levels of power. The JP/VP system makes a lot of sense to us, and gives everyone a pretty good personal progression track in addition to loot drops, and we feel pretty good about the system as it stands. That doesn't necessarily mean that we think that full sets are a necessary part of that picture, though.

We still want to preserve some of the most prestigious PvE loot for players who face down raid content (even if it's a tier behind), and we feel that completing a tier set means that a raid needs to fit in there somewhere. That design makes sense to us, and we want to preserve some of the reward for facing down those bad guys. We re-adjusted those instances specifically to encourage players to go experience them, and we want to leave some incentives in there for players who check those raids out.

So, in conclusion, please kill Nefarian and Cho’gall. They are mean and deserve it.

"I want what I haven't earned or I might not resubscribe"

Daxx...maybe the issue is that raiding is the only form of progression at end game.

And as time consuming as it is, some people just can't do it.

But those same people love the game and want to continue to progress and gear their characters, but have maxed out all available options (apart from raiding).

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Leader Short Stories: Tyrande Whisperwind

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A sob caught in Tyrande's throat as she rushed to the wounded elf's side. She fell to her knees and began to pray, scarcely able to form the words in her grief. "Elune, grant me this, if nothing else. Spare her; please… she is my daughter. She believes that I saved her, but it is she who has saved me… again and again. My life would be empty without her in it." Tears streamed down her cheeks, glittering like the trails of stars.

Malfurion ran up behind her, but she was too distraught to notice his presence until his hand had grasped hers. The simple gesture anchored her and, beneath it all, she could feel him add his power to hers as they tried to heal Shandris.

They watched her for a long moment, barely breathing. Then Shandris's eyelashes fluttered and she opened her eyes drowsily. Rolling her head slightly to the side, she tried to focus on the shapes hovering before her-shapes of people she knew. "Min'da? An'da?" she asked blearily, her brow knitted in confusion.

Tyrande had no words. Her tears dripped to the floor, further darkening the stained wood. She placed her hand on Shandris's shoulder and took a long breath. "Your parents still rest with Elune, Shandris. But you do not, thanks to Mal's aid."

"Tyrande knew you were in danger all along. She could think of nothing else," Malfurion added.

Shandris regarded them. "Well, perhaps I was not too far off the mark." She laughed, then winced in pain. "I-it… seems Elune has answered my prayers in the end."

Tyrande raised her eyes to Malfurion. "I believe she has answered all of ours."

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On Low Level PvP Imbalance

We are not deaf to the concerns raised about low-level PvP. We feel it needs some attention too.

The Heirloom is only part of the problem though.

Although I'm happy there's a blue response I can't believe that you actually say that because it's difficult it's better to do nothing.

Legendary #39

Comment by FranklinNobleIn conclusion, if you want epic shoulders, raid or GTFO.Comment by MelilithiaLoved the story; it was sad, but beautifully done.Comment by VolttWho cares if the player focus is at max-level? Prot paladins in the 70-74 bracket having 22k health is ridiculous. Also being able to never be killed. I have a screenshot in which this paladin went 42-0 in a WSG.

Paladins health and survivability is too damn high!Comment by 422399This post was from a user who has deleted their account.Comment by 367020This post was from a user who has deleted their account.Comment by mandibleclawwell I agree with "In conclusion, if you want epic shoulders, raid or GTFO."

so yeah gtfo if u don't raid. u can't change the aspect of the game for yourself. you can change games and go elsewhere I dont like to see my raiding efforts to get loot, being laughed at by some people that get gear easily by getting some points.Comment by 138638well I agree with "In conclusion, if you want epic shoulders, raid or GTFO."

so yeah gtfo if u don't raid. u can't change the aspect of the game for yourself. you can change games and go elsewhere I dont like to see my raiding efforts to get loot, being laughed at by some people that get gear easily by getting some points.Comment by shaoi never got the "i want progression, but can't raid" aspect. If you can't raid you don't NEED that progression - you don't need tier shoulders to do cooking dailies and loremaster.

A decently geared ( t11) raidgroup can clear out BoT in an hour or two.. this doesn't take a massive amount of time, it's not hard, and even the most casual of PuGs can beat even cho'gall in casual-level gear.

If they lowered the stat differentiation between tiers a bit, then everyones happy, Comment by 91278The guy decked out in Tier 12 will still have the advantage, but if the guy in T11 is actually a better player he'll still stand a chance against him in PvP and DPS.Comment by 422399This post was from a user who has deleted their account.Comment by InterestWe've offered players who don't raid a reasonable way to gear up, and achieve high levels of power. The JP/VP system makes a lot of sense to us, and gives everyone a pretty good personal progression track in addition to loot drops, and we feel pretty good about the system as it stands. That doesn't necessarily mean that we think that full sets are a necessary part of that picture, though.

We still want to preserve some of the most prestigious PvE loot for players who face down raid content (even if it's a tier behind), and we feel that completing a tier set means that a raid needs to fit in there somewhere. That design makes sense to us, and we want to preserve some of the reward for facing down those bad guys. We re-adjusted those instances specifically to encourage players to go experience them, and we want to leave some incentives in there for players who check those raids out.

So, in conclusion, please kill Nefarian and Cho’gall. They are mean and deserve it.Comment by StaticLgtBrngrNvm raiding for epic shoulders, I would just like some choice of looks especially in the blue market as right now they all look the same.

You reach 84 - 85 with 333 shoulders, then update to a 339 which looks the same, then to a 349 which looks the same again. Then to a 358 which again looks exactly the same as all the previous ones.

I'm not fussed about being decked out in purples if I don't raid, but I would like some gear which looks nice. Plate sets are especially bad in this area.Comment by AzazelItemlevel 349 or 358 don't exist.Comment by soccergeniusItemlevel 349 or 358 don't exist.Comment by AzazelItemlevel 349 or 358 don't exist.Comment by 25556This post was from a user who has deleted their account.Comment by therailzBoth views are correct, people who raid should get better rewards, and people who only 5 man and daily should be able to get a cool looking full set of gear that is actually usable in what they like to do, the two views aren't mutually exclusive. Honestly with Za/Zg you can get a full set of gear that matches at ilvl 353 they just look a little goofy. On the other hand if you can farm Za/Zg then you should be able to crawl through t11 raid content. The problem is that lots of people are intimidated by the prospect of failure and the consequent mockery/disrespect that raiding brings, as well as the minimal amount of social interaction it entails. oh well you can't please everyone...Comment by MichaelgalThose guys have the weakest facial hair ever. They definitely don't play warriors. Or pvp.Comment by 422399This post was from a user who has deleted their account.Comment by Mantrhaxthey(blizz) are really lost with what to do uh ? funny !

someone probably working against then ! perhaps its time for some changes /? new ideias? new people ? no ? ok !