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Forum: Public Discussion 02/18/07, 12:50 AM
Replies: 220
Views: 40,875
Posted By Brunswick
I've in the military currently deployed in...

I've in the military currently deployed in Afghanistan. Not exactly an environment you would expect a lot of WoW players since soldiers don't fit the profile (as this thread has pointed out and...
Forum: Public Discussion 12/30/06, 10:11 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 22,268
Posted By Brunswick
This suggestion is a bit overboard but since some...

This suggestion is a bit overboard but since some people have put what I would consider a ridiculous amount of effort into preparing, someone might find it useful.

When my paladin was running...
Forum: Public Discussion 12/30/06, 9:51 AM
Replies: 3,344
Views: 702,034
Posted By Brunswick
With the latest flood of beta information, keys...

With the latest flood of beta information, keys and attunements are on many people's minds. Could any of you beta testers put together a compiled list of instances requiring keys. More importantly,...
Forum: Public Discussion 12/30/06, 7:55 AM
Replies: 3,344
Views: 702,034
Posted By Brunswick
I've seen plenty of dungeon sets drop outside...

I've seen plenty of dungeon sets drop outside heroic. Also the loot table in Heroic Durnholde was substantially different from normal.[/quote]
This seperate loot tables for heroic and normal modes...
Forum: Public Discussion 12/27/06, 6:50 AM
Replies: 3,344
Views: 702,034
Posted By Brunswick
Since we are speculating, I'll just toss out that...

Since we are speculating, I'll just toss out that I think the next legendary will be a ranged weapon. Atiesh was to fill the much needed lack of caster legendary. Following that trend, hunters...
Forum: Public Discussion 12/27/06, 4:26 AM
Replies: 331
Views: 40,302
Posted By Brunswick
Even with the "hardware retrofit" that's been...

Even with the "hardware retrofit" that's been going on for the last 6 months the servers can barely handle the current load of players. I think the influx of returning players is going to kill most...
Forum: Public Discussion 12/24/06, 5:13 AM
Replies: 121
Views: 12,645
Posted By Brunswick
Where are people getting that the starting rating...

Where are people getting that the starting rating is 1600 from? I know someone threw it out there as how another ELO system handles things, but nothing from beta testers using the 70 arena.

The...
Forum: Public Discussion 12/24/06, 1:50 AM
Replies: 139
Views: 16,612
Posted By Brunswick
The funny thing is that the key talents you...

The funny thing is that the key talents you mention (SoC, Conviction, BoKings, Illumination+Divine Favour) were all available pre patch 1.9 to 20/0/31 spec'd pallies. That was the last time I felt...
Forum: Public Discussion 12/23/06, 5:05 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 7,796
Posted By Brunswick
New bosses = A-Team theme song or Mission...

New bosses = A-Team theme song or Mission Impossible theme song dependent on how optimistic I am of the outcome. Always feels good to get a kill to Mission Impossible.

Otherwise usually I'm just...
Forum: Public Discussion 12/23/06, 3:55 AM
Replies: 331
Views: 40,302
Posted By Brunswick
My brothers back in Canada have pre-ordered 3...

My brothers back in Canada have pre-ordered 3 copies for our 3 accounts. But I'm stuck in Afghanistan. My leave is coming up and I will be in Australia on release day and am hoping to pick up a...
Forum: Public Discussion 12/22/06, 7:15 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 6,688
Posted By Brunswick
As was stated, whether a epic land mount is...

As was stated, whether a epic land mount is necessary for Outlands or a status symbol quickly becomes unimportant when you realize that to get the flying mount skill, you have to already have the...
Forum: Public Discussion 12/18/06, 5:29 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,110
Posted By Brunswick
This is the WoW equivalent of how gambling...

This is the WoW equivalent of how gambling addictions start. Win big your first night and you chase that high for a long time. "Come on man, just one more trash run...."

Of course it is a great...
Forum: Public Discussion 12/18/06, 4:30 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,352
Posted By Brunswick
There was some talk of scheduling 5 mans. ...

There was some talk of scheduling 5 mans. Creating groups and rotating players through so everyone has a chance to play with everyone else in the guild. That pretty much got shot down due to how...
Forum: Public Discussion 12/18/06, 3:35 AM
Replies: 247
Views: 24,921
Posted By Brunswick
Agreed. Leave AV as it is, it appeals to a...

Agreed. Leave AV as it is, it appeals to a certain % of the player base. Create a new BG based on what has been learned, hell people have come up with some interesting ideas in only 60 posts in...
Forum: Public Discussion 12/16/06, 8:45 AM
Replies: 3,344
Views: 702,034
Posted By Brunswick
It's a major problem. Most armor has 1-2 color...

It's a major problem. Most armor has 1-2 color sockets. Most gems are role specific. So you get what, 2 gems you want for your role, and then have to keep socketing crap you don't really want?...
Forum: Public Discussion 12/16/06, 7:39 AM
Replies: 3,344
Views: 702,034
Posted By Brunswick
That works perfectly with the male NE /flirt...

That works perfectly with the male NE /flirt where it mentions his "snake". My druid is going to have a lot of fun harassing the lady guildies while waiting for raids to start.

As for gems, I don't...
Forum: Public Discussion 12/13/06, 6:11 AM
Replies: 3,344
Views: 702,034
Posted By Brunswick
What I don't get is that the datamined skins for...

What I don't get is that the datamined skins for Tier 4 and Tier 5 armor clearly have boots and belt that match the set. Yet both tiers are 5-piece sets (head, chest, legs, shoulders, gloves). ...
Forum: Public Discussion 12/11/06, 1:03 AM
Replies: 230
Views: 48,709
Posted By Brunswick
I can't wait to see your card in the TCG. ...

I can't wait to see your card in the TCG. ;)

Obviously Blizzard can't track and store every single transaction on the server, that would create too much load on the servers. What they should do,...
Forum: Public Discussion 12/10/06, 6:14 AM
Replies: 510
Views: 81,468
Posted By Brunswick
Unless you did 40 man raids as a paladin before...

Unless you did 40 man raids as a paladin before they give us Greater Blessings, you have no idea how annoying that was. Even with Greater Blessings it was annoying but less so, the rogues that were...
Forum: Public Discussion 12/10/06, 1:10 AM
Replies: 2,147
Views: 189,153
Posted By Brunswick
Just keep in mind that Tseric is a Community...

Just keep in mind that Tseric is a Community Manager and not a developer. If you are an avid reader of the blue post archives you will notice that he slips his personal opinions as a fellow WoW...
Forum: Public Discussion 12/09/06, 9:51 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 13,908
Posted By Brunswick
So true. I'm sure we will see more pally tanks...

So true. I'm sure we will see more pally tanks popping up with the expansion when CS and Vengence are adjusted and the itemization gap closes a lot. You will not be seeing much, if any, class...
Forum: Public Discussion 12/06/06, 7:38 AM
Replies: 120
Views: 44,050
Posted By Brunswick
The wait is over. :) This thread has given me a...

The wait is over. :)

This thread has given me a something to think about since I expect us to still be running ZG for a little while after the expansion for Idols and Hakkar's head until people rep...
Forum: Public Discussion 12/05/06, 3:36 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 12,061
Posted By Brunswick
Less CC you say ?...

Less CC you say ? http://blue.cardplace.com/newcache/us/52825667.htm[/quote]
Just to clarify for everyone,
That blue post is talking about there not being any EXTRA nerf of CC in arenas. Reading...
Forum: Public Discussion 11/25/06, 7:03 AM
Replies: 119
Views: 13,651
Posted By Brunswick
Two points here: 1) I was playing PS back...

Two points here:
1) I was playing PS back around Q4 2003/Q1 2004, at that time you could NOT have characters of more then one faction on the same server to discourage switching to the winning...
Forum: Public Discussion 11/22/06, 8:26 AM
Replies: 141
Views: 22,738
Posted By Brunswick
Quick question from a guy with a lot of alts to...

Quick question from a guy with a lot of alts to anyone who copied over a character without an epic mount.

I'm assuming you need to buy the epic riding skill (150) before you can purchase the flying...
Forum: Public Discussion 11/12/06, 7:39 AM
Replies: 398
Views: 51,240
Posted By Brunswick
Getting back to Onyxia, We went through a period...

Getting back to Onyxia,

We went through a period of successful transitions onto the tank for P2->P3. The strat has everyone stop DoTs and slow down on DPS about 5% before transition. The hunters...
Forum: Public Discussion 11/08/06, 4:33 AM
Replies: 233
Views: 52,110
Posted By Brunswick
I'm reserving judgement until I see the belt,...

I'm reserving judgement until I see the belt, bracers, boots, and set bonuses.

All of the pics of the tier 4 skins clearly show boots and belts that match the rest of the armor skin. So I'm...
Forum: Public Discussion 11/05/06, 6:42 AM
Replies: 215
Views: 14,023
Posted By Brunswick
This has probably been mentioned before, but I'm...

This has probably been mentioned before, but I'm waiting for the expansion to roll a rogue and haven't read through all the class related threads yet.

What about adding an additional PvE mechanic to...
Forum: Public Discussion 11/03/06, 7:34 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 16,806
Posted By Brunswick
To elaborate on what I said earlier. I didn't...

To elaborate on what I said earlier. I didn't mean the beta test realms. I meant the PTR for this coming patch. As an EU blue already stated here,...
Forum: Public Discussion 11/03/06, 5:20 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 16,806
Posted By Brunswick
Yeah, I'm thinking about suggesting some PvP...

Yeah, I'm thinking about suggesting some PvP raids in lieu of a PvE raid night or ten, between the patch and the expansion. Everyone is going to want to stock-up on Honor points, PvP is going to...
Forum: Public Discussion 10/30/06, 6:24 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 10,722
Posted By Brunswick
Yeah, I put that comment in the wrong context AND...

Yeah, I put that comment in the wrong context AND I was remembering stat values incorrectly.

Went back to read the other thread that touches on this by Eej on how hunter set gear was changed....
Forum: Public Discussion 10/30/06, 3:58 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 10,722
Posted By Brunswick
While you are right that hunter's received a free...

While you are right that hunter's received a free melee buff, I doubt such an obvious product of these mechanics changes escaped Blizzard's notice. Beyond that your logic is unsound, because if...
Forum: Public Discussion 10/29/06, 12:46 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,164
Posted By Brunswick
My little bro's guild was having a problem with...

My little bro's guild was having a problem with this too. They already had a system in place which linked a very simplified version of DKP (that intentionally inflated and never went down) to...
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