News Roundup: Latest Blue Posts on Mage Hotfixes, Warlock DoTs, Whiptail and more!

Live Posted 2011/02/14 at 7:49 PM by Miyari

Whiptail

Upcoming Mage Hotfixes

Warlock Immolate/Corruption Damage

Whiptail Respawn Rate

Amani War Bear Mount

Blizzard's New Love is in the Air Comic

...on Upcoming Mage Hotfixes

As previously discussed ( http://us.battle.net/wow/en/forum/topic/2065568025 ) we're currently planning to put out a couple hotfixes specifically for Arcane mages. Likely today.

Arcane Blast base mana cost from 7% to 5%.

However, with the above change in mind we are also going to nerf the Shard of Woe trinket to halve the mana savings for Arcane spells only. It's still a fantastic trinket for Arcane mages even with the reduction.

...on Warlock Immolate/Corruption Damage

Basically, it looks like dots are ticking for 8% less damage, and only does the same damage per tick with ISF.

...on the Whiptail Respawn Rate

I do realize that before 4.0.6 the respawn rate on Whiptail was far too low, and I thank Blizzard for increasing it. But now (and I really don't mean to contribute to the wave of pointless complaints as of late, but I feel I must say something) I honestly believe the respawn is far too HIGH!!! Uldum is so incredibly populated with farmers now that the respawn is on an almost instant timer. Gathering Whiptail is so easy even with the massive amount of people that the price of it has decreased well over 50% and still going down.

Also another issue brought about by this insane respawn rate is the people using bots to farm. I really don't have any hard proof for it, but I'm sure it's something that is under investigation by our realm GM's.

Any opinions by fellow herbalists on this matter?

We're aware of this and taking a look at the respawn rates.

Dear Ms. Neth,

Could you please have the devs look at the Twilight Jasmine rate/density while looking into the whiptail/heartblossom issue? Ever since the nerf to herbs shortly after release, the node density is to sparse and the respawn time is probably too high for the amount of people farming in Twilight Highlands.

Happy Valentines Day,

Camillia :)

...on the Amani War Bear Mount

Its such a cool mount and id love to have one. It never should have left the game, and ya at 85 4 chests isnt hard but neither is downing heroic Lk or no light yogg yet those mounts are in the game. should bring it back as a small chance from the 4th chest in za

Zarhym is on record as playing a gnome, and therefore is not to be trusted.

Blizzard's New Love is in the Air Comic

We've just added a special treat to our Blizzard Art gallery: a heartwarming piece from our own Samwise Didier, just in time for Valentine's Day. Be sure to check the Blizzard Art section regularly, as we plan to release more webcomics from Blizzard artists in the months ahead.

Comment by MondayHaven't noticed any changes to my Lock DoTs. /shrug.Comment by InterestHaha. The comic amused me.Comment by AmryI assume the reduced mana cost is to make the Mastery for Arcane more attractive, yes?

Although I'd be happier if they buffed up the damage instead. Or make the AB debuff also increases damage from AM.Comment by AntheriosLove the comic, lol!Comment by ffcloud2000That comic is awesome lolComment by FizzlesWhile you're at it, Glory of the Raider 10/25 mounts back, and maybe Swift Zulian Tiger and Razzashi Raptor
PlzkthxComment by CamboWhen I'm farming Whiptail in Uldum I keep hearing Stewie say "Coolhwhip".Comment by 647913This post was from a user who has deleted their account.Comment by 357873This post was from a user who has deleted their account.Comment by SignupSucksZarhym might want to check back on Blizzard's own list of hotfixes:

The tradeskill nodes were too dense in Deepholm and Twilight Highlands for Mining and Herbalism. Several have been removed.Comment by tuckmuck203I assume the reduced mana cost is to make the Mastery for Arcane more attractive, yes?

Although I'd be happier if they buffed up the damage instead. Or make the AB debuff also increases damage from AM.Comment by 708179It was hard to find any spawned nodes in Deepholm/Twilight Highlands already, now there is even less of them. That's great.Comment by 46873It was hard to find any spawned nodes in Deepholm/Twilight Highlands already, now there is even less of them. That's great.Comment by SignupSucksIt was hard to find any spawned nodes in Deepholm/Twilight Highlands already, now there is even less of them. That's great.Comment by 606231Lol that picture is funny ^.^Comment by SSTHZeroIt was hard to find any spawned nodes in Deepholm/Twilight Highlands already, now there is even less of them. That's great.Comment by IceveiledWhoever did the comic wins todays internet.Comment by MiyariWhen I'm farming Whiptail in Uldum I keep hearing Stewie say "Coolhwhip".