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Forum: Public Discussion 03/28/09, 4:13 PM
Replies: 489
Views: 140,886
Posted By Addled
How exactly would locking out the opposite-sized...

How exactly would locking out the opposite-sized raid dungeon from loot/achievements be punishment? You'd still have the progression from 25mans. Congrats, you did "Heroic: XXX CRAZY HARD MODE...
Forum: Public Discussion 03/28/09, 9:59 AM
Replies: 489
Views: 140,886
Posted By Addled
What I'd like to see is some sort of lockout...

What I'd like to see is some sort of lockout system, for instance: If you get locked to a Naxx25, then you cannot do Naxx10. Or if you do Naxx10, you're not allowed to receive any loot or...
Forum: Public Discussion 03/04/09, 2:51 PM
Replies: 489
Views: 140,886
Posted By Addled
I didn't think of that, mea culpa. My...

I didn't think of that, mea culpa. My thanks.

Perhaps if Blizzard retuned the achievement to be "Defending your Orphan: Get x Honorable Kills while your orphan is out", that would be better.




I...
Forum: Public Discussion 03/04/09, 12:59 PM
Replies: 489
Views: 140,886
Posted By Addled
If you look at School of Hard Knocks -...

If you look at School of Hard Knocks - Achievement - World of Warcraft (http://www.wowhead.com/?achievement=1786) (School of Hard Knocks), it requires you to:

1. Assault an AV tower
2. Assault an AB...
Forum: Public Discussion 11/15/08, 12:16 AM
Replies: 155
Views: 53,132
Posted By Addled
Is the Battle for Undercity buggy for anyone? I...

Is the Battle for Undercity buggy for anyone? I ported to sewer just outside UC, got the quest from Varian, and nothing. Waited for 20 minutes before I just left. I spoke to everyone there; no...
Forum: Public Discussion 11/13/08, 3:47 PM
Replies: 8,188
Views: 1,903,684
Posted By Addled
I would blame that more on people switching to...

I would blame that more on people switching to (and intending to be) healing classes and tanking classes. All of the tanking trees received major buffs, and quite a few people are switching to...
Forum: Public Discussion 11/06/08, 3:11 PM
Replies: 900
Views: 394,237
Posted By Addled
For bosses that drop set tokens, would that be 3...

For bosses that drop set tokens, would that be 3 tokens / 1 random epic, or 2 set tokens / 2 random epics?
Forum: Public Discussion 11/06/08, 12:48 AM
Replies: 1,901
Views: 880,946
Posted By Addled
The point I was trying to make was that all...

The point I was trying to make was that all professions offer something, it almost doesn't matter what profession you take. If you want to talk about permanent bonuses, we can talk about the...
Forum: Public Discussion 11/05/08, 8:19 PM
Replies: 1,901
Views: 880,946
Posted By Addled
If you compare it to other professions, it's...

If you compare it to other professions, it's actually the best by far. All the other armor crafting professions (Tailoring, LWing, and Blacksmithing) only offer BoE gear, and some gear enhancements...
Forum: Public Discussion 11/05/08, 3:50 PM
Replies: 1,901
Views: 880,946
Posted By Addled
Try checking out Engineering - WotlkWiki - Wrath...

Try checking out Engineering - WotlkWiki - Wrath of the Lich King Information (http://wotlkwiki.info/index.php/Engineering#tab=New_Item_Enhancement_Recipes)

IMO, Engineering is one of the better...
Forum: Public Discussion 11/03/08, 9:10 PM
Replies: 174
Views: 34,326
Posted By Addled
I would prefer that you say there's no reason for...

I would prefer that you say there's no reason for pug raids to do Gruul, because of badge/SS rep rewards and that Kara is a better badge per time ratio.

The vast majority of guilds do fun runs on...
Forum: Public Discussion 11/03/08, 3:25 PM
Replies: 174
Views: 34,326
Posted By Addled
To be fair, Tier 2 is absolutely gorgeous. I...

To be fair, Tier 2 is absolutely gorgeous. I think most people will agree that Paladin T2 is probably the best looking gear set in existence, and there are recolored versions of pally T2 everywhere...
Forum: Public Discussion 11/03/08, 11:38 AM
Replies: 174
Views: 34,326
Posted By Addled
Shattrah is just a boneheaded design in general....

Shattrah is just a boneheaded design in general. Most players in Shattrah tend to congregate in 4 places:

1. The banks
2. The faction (aldor/scryer) tiers (most people here are just idle or afk)
3....
Forum: Public Discussion 11/02/08, 12:58 PM
Replies: 174
Views: 34,326
Posted By Addled
Zones and Quests Zones and quests were good,...

Zones and Quests

Zones and quests were good, although I wish Blizzard would add another flight point to Nagrand, it is utterly miserable getting around there. Linking the Azuremyst and Ghostlands...
Forum: Public Discussion 10/30/08, 9:45 PM
Replies: 718
Views: 255,503
Posted By Addled
The real issue is that GC is wrong. For instance,...

The real issue is that GC is wrong. For instance, GC says at one point (in the linked page): "Look at the way the EJ forums are set up -- they virtually have a single thread on a class. Now they...
Forum: Public Discussion 10/30/08, 3:50 PM
Replies: 8,188
Views: 1,903,684
Posted By Addled
Account bound items are considered to be level 1,...

Account bound items are considered to be level 1, even while being worn by higher level characters. So you couldn't put any enchants that state "Requires L60 item". The BoA stuff could be enchanted...
Forum: Public Discussion 10/26/08, 11:45 PM
Replies: 425
Views: 94,818
Posted By Addled
Pretty much this. The zombie event was amusing...

Pretty much this. The zombie event was amusing for the first few days, but it's quickly getting on my nerves. Especially when some idiot decides to blow up the orphan matron in Goldshire so I can't...
Forum: Public Discussion 10/25/08, 5:25 PM
Replies: 425
Views: 94,818
Posted By Addled
Pretty much this strategy, although we cleared...

Pretty much this strategy, although we cleared through Attuman, went upstairs along the stairways behind Attuman, then went through the passage to his room. Then we kited the boss back through the...
Forum: Public Discussion 10/25/08, 1:59 PM
Replies: 718
Views: 255,503
Posted By Addled
Adding to the "Weird Things Happening In This...

Adding to the "Weird Things Happening In This Patch" list, I saw a level 29 character appear in a 30s BG bracket.

Note the levels of myself and my targeted...
Forum: Public Discussion 10/23/08, 12:04 PM
Replies: 477
Views: 69,240
Posted By Addled
I would be happy with the insane grinds: that way...

I would be happy with the insane grinds: that way it ends up as a guild effort. I think most guilds in vanilla WoW gave tons of help when people were crafting the legendaries of Sulfuras and...
Forum: Public Discussion 10/23/08, 9:03 AM
Replies: 425
Views: 94,818
Posted By Addled
On my shaman (Moonrunner server) I was getting a...

On my shaman (Moonrunner server) I was getting a bunch of resists. I got the disease by running through Goldshire, then tried Cure Disease on myself. It took almost half my mana bar to finally get...
Forum: Public Discussion 10/22/08, 6:17 PM
Replies: 718
Views: 255,503
Posted By Addled
Everybody should go park a toon near a capital...

Everybody should go park a toon near a capital city, the invasion is beginning:

Quoted from Wrath of the Lich King - World Event (http://www.mmo-champion.com/index.php?topic=22682.0)
Forum: Public Discussion 10/20/08, 9:02 PM
Replies: 1,901
Views: 880,946
Posted By Addled
I expect that Blizzard is aiming them at 10man...

I expect that Blizzard is aiming them at 10man raiders. In a 25man, it's easy to squeeze all the important raid buffs in and go from there, but it's difficult (though entirely possible) to squeeze...
Forum: Public Discussion 10/15/08, 5:07 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 40,366
Posted By Addled
Completely agree. This is a perfect time for you...

Completely agree. This is a perfect time for you to translate all the weird demonic texts. I've always wondered what "Kirel Narak" from Kazzak meant.

Also, I just checked my pally's Armory and the...
Forum: Public Discussion 10/15/08, 1:43 AM
Replies: 718
Views: 255,503
Posted By Addled
2.0 was definitely bad, if I recall correctly,...

2.0 was definitely bad, if I recall correctly, all the servers suffered from intermittent restarts and lag for at least 1-2 days after the patch.

However, even though the servers were unstable, we...
Forum: Public Discussion 10/12/08, 10:33 PM
Replies: 1,901
Views: 880,946
Posted By Addled
If you're right, then I dislike this new...

If you're right, then I dislike this new shift.

I'm planning to level a restoration shaman for WotLK. He has Leatherworking and Engineering. From Engineering, my shaman has a gathering profession...
Forum: Public Discussion 10/11/08, 6:54 PM
Replies: 187
Views: 36,752
Posted By Addled
Are you going to argue that twinks hurt WoW?...

Are you going to argue that twinks hurt WoW? There's no signal from Blizzard that they disapprove of twinking, despite the hate posts on official forums. Epic L70 LWing and tailoring threads can be...
Forum: Public Discussion 10/09/08, 2:06 AM
Replies: 10,771
Views: 2,449,444
Posted By Addled
That would imply that dragons have some sense of...

That would imply that dragons have some sense of vanity (they care what we, the mortal races of Azeroth, think of them), when it really seems that the dragons really care nothing for us personally,...
Forum: Public Discussion 10/08/08, 10:24 AM
Replies: 8,188
Views: 1,903,684
Posted By Addled
Mea culpa then, I was almost certain that it...

Mea culpa then, I was almost certain that it couldn't be LOSed. I just checked the WoWiki entry and they have no mention that the attack can be LOSed. Weird. Ok, just ignore what I said.
Forum: Warriors 10/07/08, 8:40 PM
Replies: 3,508
Views: 677,068
Posted By Addled
Quick question for any 80 tanks on the beta: Does...

Quick question for any 80 tanks on the beta: Does Improved Disarm (clicky for link) (http://wotlk.wowhead.com/?spell=12804) work against many L80 dungeon bosses and Naxx bosses?

Also, if a boss is...
Forum: Public Discussion 10/07/08, 7:54 PM
Replies: 8,188
Views: 1,903,684
Posted By Addled
I would be furious if I had to waste important...

I would be furious if I had to waste important badges for resist gear. I need those badges for Heirloom items, Primal-Nether-equivalent, "normal" gear, etc. I'd rather pay through the nose for...
Forum: Public Discussion 10/07/08, 4:57 PM
Replies: 8,188
Views: 1,903,684
Posted By Addled
What you're describing is basically the intent of...

What you're describing is basically the intent of vanilla WoW's Onyxia Scale Cloak, which was relatively straightforward to craft, as the only "rare" reagent required were the Onyxia scales. I liked...
Forum: Shamans 10/07/08, 12:29 PM
Replies: 1,333
Views: 407,935
Posted By Addled
Even with the change - according to beta opinions...

Even with the change - according to beta opinions I've read - AA seems to be doing a lot of pet healing, proccing at useless times (of course, that is always the danger of having an uncontrollable...
Forum: Public Discussion 10/06/08, 5:35 PM
Replies: 8,188
Views: 1,903,684
Posted By Addled
Is that because the pulls were 1-2 mobs (tank can...

Is that because the pulls were 1-2 mobs (tank can hold mobs easily with just single target threat moves) or because the pulls were 5+ and the tank was using aoe abilities like shockwave,...
Forum: Public Discussion 10/06/08, 2:39 PM
Replies: 8,188
Views: 1,903,684
Posted By Addled
New Blue Post: World of Warcraft (English) Forums...

New Blue Post: World of Warcraft (English) Forums -> Death Knight Creation F.A.Q. (http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=10697505690&sid=1)




Underline is mine.

This is an...
Forum: Public Discussion 10/06/08, 11:11 AM
Replies: 8,188
Views: 1,903,684
Posted By Addled
For those of you at 80 and running the instances,...

For those of you at 80 and running the instances, are there any blue dungeon PvE class sets dropping, such as Gauntlets of the Bold or Beast Lord Helm?

I've already seen the Naxxramas sets and their...
Forum: Shamans 10/03/08, 11:23 PM
Replies: 1,333
Views: 407,935
Posted By Addled
Of course, another key to this thread is resto...

Of course, another key to this thread is resto shaman performance in 5mans and 10mans. With Blizzard's new attempt to balance all classes so a random selection of 10 can do a 10man raid...
Forum: Public Discussion 10/01/08, 11:03 AM
Replies: 10,771
Views: 2,449,444
Posted By Addled
All shapeshifters fundamentally understand the...

All shapeshifters fundamentally understand the power that perception and form hold. In a violent, male dominated universe (which Azeroth is), using sexuality puts her in a greater position of power...
Forum: Public Discussion 10/01/08, 10:52 AM
Replies: 8,188
Views: 1,903,684
Posted By Addled
Mea culpa then, I was almost certain I read a...

Mea culpa then, I was almost certain I read a blue post about it, but I can't seem to find it on Bluetracker.

With a quick Google search I dug up this:
Maintankadin :: View topic - Resilience not...
Forum: Public Discussion 09/30/08, 10:57 PM
Replies: 8,188
Views: 1,903,684
Posted By Addled
Honestly, I don't see what's so bad about...

Honestly, I don't see what's so bad about removing the arena point requirements from the Savage set and letting PvPers collect a full set of blues right off the bat. If they don't, then either: 1....
Forum: Public Discussion 09/30/08, 8:57 PM
Replies: 8,188
Views: 1,903,684
Posted By Addled
The issue (at least for me) is that maintaining...

The issue (at least for me) is that maintaining separate sets of gear, and throwing money down the drain continuously respeccing between Arena and PvE, is ridiculously annoying. Now it's about to get...
Forum: Shamans 09/30/08, 4:07 PM
Replies: 1,333
Views: 407,935
Posted By Addled
I think my biggest concern is that the niche for...

I think my biggest concern is that the niche for resto shaman is gone. Resto shamans are currently demanded for their group healing abilities. But in WotLK, I think we'll see Holy Paladins become the...
Forum: Public Discussion 09/29/08, 12:08 PM
Replies: 1,901
Views: 880,946
Posted By Addled
I wouldn't phrase it that way. The BC Engineering...

I wouldn't phrase it that way. The BC Engineering goggles (schematics easily buyable from vendors) were good until Archimonde. They were more than good enough for any heroic/kara runs that any casual...
Forum: Public Discussion 09/27/08, 9:01 PM
Replies: 8,188
Views: 1,903,684
Posted By Addled
I think that part of the issue is that for...

I think that part of the issue is that for Stranglethorn leveling (perhaps L30-42 or so?) there are other zone options to level in, namely Dustwallow, Desolace, Badlands, Arathi Highlands, etc. But...
Forum: Public Discussion 09/26/08, 11:14 PM
Replies: 8,188
Views: 1,903,684
Posted By Addled
Can you define what a "vehicle" quest is? Is it...

Can you define what a "vehicle" quest is? Is it just a quest where you ride something and throw bombs/shoot stuff/look at stuff/etc?

I know that if you do the Sunwell bombing daily grouped up, the...
Forum: Public Discussion 09/26/08, 6:05 PM
Replies: 8,188
Views: 1,903,684
Posted By Addled
Right now, I'm thinking about dual boxing...

Right now, I'm thinking about dual boxing warrior/resto shaman for WotLK leveling. How would people characterize WotLK quests: lots of kill quests ("Go Kill 30 Talbuks") or are they mostly collection...
Forum: Shamans 09/24/08, 3:37 PM
Replies: 1,333
Views: 407,935
Posted By Addled
It seems to me that this is the root of all...

It seems to me that this is the root of all shaman problems.

There's only 1.5 months to WotLK release, probably only 2-3 weeks until Blizzard has to push patch 3.02 out the door (including the new...
Forum: Public Discussion 09/24/08, 10:24 AM
Replies: 10,771
Views: 2,449,444
Posted By Addled
Naxx10/25 (however you want to call it) is...

Naxx10/25 (however you want to call it) is definitely set after the Exodar crashed into Azeroth. The following is the conversation for Draenei Death Knights when they have to kill a prisoner (...
Forum: Public Discussion 09/23/08, 4:08 PM
Replies: 8,188
Views: 1,903,684
Posted By Addled
[/QUOTE] Thanks for the heads up. I guess I...

[/QUOTE]

Thanks for the heads up. I guess I should spend the honor I've been stockpiling :mad:

Incidentally, are marks used for anything in WotLK? I've been checking out the costs of various pvp...
Forum: Shamans 09/20/08, 10:35 PM
Replies: 1,333
Views: 407,935
Posted By Addled
If we're discussing Arena buffs to shaman, I'd...

If we're discussing Arena buffs to shaman, I'd rather have a talent that returns 300%-400% of the totem's cost if it was destroyed. That way, there's a choice for the enemy team: kill the totem,...
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