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Patch 3.3 & the Roleplayer: How the New Patch Effects Roleplay PDF Print E-mail
Authored by Emeralde   
Tuesday, 08 December 2009 14:53

It's patch day! While I'm anxiously waiting for the servers to come back up, I thought I might outline how a few of the patch notes may affects roleplayers.

"The existing /welcome emote now greets/welcomes targets (character says “hello”), while the new /yw is for saying "you're welcome."

A "welcome" change! But it's going to take some time to remember to use /yw, admittedly.

"Meeting Stones: To use any Meeting Stone, it is only required that the character’s minimum level be 15. There is no maximum character level requirement for any Meeting Stone."

You know what this means? If we're roleplaying as a group, we can use a nearby meeting stone to gather everyone together!

"Costumes: Various costumes from holidays, items, and quests that previously were cancelled by getting on a mount will now cause an error message when the player attempts to mount instead of cancelling the costume."

Now we can mount up without fear of losing our fun look!

"Noggenfogger Elixir: Players shrunk while under the effects of this item will now be able to mount."

Hooray! This means those of us who like to roleplay as "small" for one reason or another may now remain small for much longer. I, for one, am delighted to see this. It was always so frustrating to have to dismiss my buff when I needed to mount, especially when it took so many drinks to get!

"Haris Pilton now sells a new 24-slot bag! She has stubbornly decided to remain in Shattrath City, so those interested should seek her out there."

Good news for roleplayers with plenty of gold and too many outfits!

"Hatchlings: Leaping, Darting, Razormaw, and Ravasaur Hatchlings no longer drop from their associated rare creatures. Instead, there are now rare nests that spawn which contain these hatchlings. For example, the Leaping Hatchling can now be found in Takk’s Nest rather than as a drop from Takk the Leaper."

Rejoice, all yet pet collectors! This should make getting these rare pets easier, which also means they'll be available for less gold on the auction house if you prefer to buy it outright.

"Bind-on-Account Items: Players can now mail Bind-on-Account items to characters on the same account and realm regardless of faction. Please note this only applies to Bind-on-Account items. Other items or gold cannot be sent via mail to characters on the same realm and account if they are from differing factions."

About time!

And some class-specific changes:

Hunters: "Call Stabled Pet: Cooldown reduced from 30 minutes to 5 minutes. Cannot be used in Arenas."

Useful if you have pets you use for roleplay and you want to switch them quicker.

Mages: "Glyph of Eternal Water: This glyph allows for a summoned Water Elemental to last indefinitely, but it can no longer cast Freeze."

Mages finally get a permanent familiar! Now if only we had that fire element for us fire mages.

To read the full patch notes for 3.3, visit http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/patchnotes

Last Updated on Tuesday, 08 December 2009 15:19
 
Get a Pirate Hat! PDF Print E-mail
Authored by Emeralde   
Monday, 05 October 2009 13:14

Today I am in the mood for a pirate hat. Yarr! Here are the ways I know of to get a pirate hat that you can actually wear on the head of your World of Warcraft character, from easiest to hardest:

1. Savory Deviate Delight

Whip up a batch of Savory Deviate Delight, gobble it down, and you have a 50/50 chance of transforming into a pirate for one hour, complete with little black pirate hat. Note that the other 50% of the time you will be transformed into a ninja -- if this happens, eat more Savory Deviate Delight until you're suitably piratical.

Cooks (level 85+) can make Savory Deviate Delight from Deviate Fish if they've learned the rare Savory Deviate Delight recipe. The recipe may be on the auction house, but it is usually quite pricey -- it randomly drops off mobs in The Barrens and farming for it is extremely difficult.

Tip: You can get a similar pirate transformation effect by having a Hallowed Wand - Pirate used upon you. These wands are in Treat Bags during the Hallow's End event around Halloween.

2. Admiral's Hat

To wear this hat, first know you must be level 48 or higher. Visit your favorite tailor -- or check the Auction House -- for this little black beauty. The hat looks different than the one that appears on your head while in pirate transformation -- the orientation is from front of back rather than side to side.

Tailors: If you want to craft this hat, go to the southern tip of Stranglethorn Vale and look for Cowardly Crosby in a camp of Bloodsails. He sells the pattern for about 60 silver, but it's in limited quantity so you may need to wait a bit for it to come back in stock. You'll then need to find six Long Elegant Feathers which drop off hippogryphs in Feralas and gryphons in The Hinterlands, which can be a mite hard.

3. Bloodsail Admiral's Hat

This is a red version of the Admiral's Hat mention above -- and, as an added bonus, when you click it a red Blood Parrot pet appears! The hat is a reward from completing the Avast Ye, Admiral! quest, which is only available by gaining a Friendly reputation with the Bloodsail Buccaneers. To do this, you must kill Steamwheedle Cartel goblins in Booty Bay, which takes about five hours on a level 80. I wouldn't recommend attempting this until you are at least 70.

That's it! Does anyone else know of ways to get a pirate hat in the game?

Last Updated on Monday, 05 October 2009 13:39
 
Weapon of Choice: What Does Your Character Swing ? PDF Print E-mail
Authored by Emeralde   
Friday, 25 September 2009 16:18

In an effort to develop my RP characters further, I've been filling in gaps in my character sheets and asking myself some unusual questions about my characters. Along the way I encountered a question which I don't feel comes up often, but when I think about it, nearly all of my characters have an answer to it in the back of their minds.

What is your weapon of choice and why?

For example, Emeralde prefers staves. It was her first weapon and holds a special place in her heart. Staves also seem a bit less aggressive, which surely appeals to Emeralde as well. And let's not forget that staffs are associated with wizard and magic users in general, which Emeralde identifies with in general. She prefers simple staffs. Lately she's been favoring a Spiritchaser Staff because it does double-duty as a perch for her whelpling.

So what is your weapon of choice?

Last Updated on Friday, 25 September 2009 16:37
 
Creating Your WoW Roleplay Character Sheet PDF Print E-mail
Authored by Emeralde   
Wednesday, 09 September 2009 09:11

I stumbled across my roleplay obsession in a roundabout way. Rather than being a longtime fan of pen-and-paper roleplaying games, or enjoying in-person roleplay at my local renaissance festival, I simply joined a roleplaying realm in World of Warcraft (WoW). Why? On the particular day that I decided to give the WoW trial a go, a roleplaying realm just sounded more fun than a normal one. Little did I know what door I was opening when I joined Moon Guard that wintry evening. So it should come as no surprise that I knew very little about developing characters, and it wasn't until nearly a year later that I learned about the roleplay benefits of a "character sheet."

A character sheet is a description of your roleplay character, from the basic "facts" (name, gender, hair color) to complex personality traits and personal history (how they came to be the way they are today). Some folks create a character sheet before they ever roleplay a character, others allow a character to evolve organically through roleplay and later write down the details. Either way, it can enrich your experience because it gives you a solid base to branch out, helps you remember important, character-defining details, and may even fill in some significant blanks in your character's personality that you just hadn't considered.

Last Updated on Tuesday, 22 September 2009 09:34
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Your Role-Playing Wardrobe in World of Warcraft: Favorite Robes for Low-Level Females PDF Print E-mail
Authored by Emeralde   
Sunday, 07 June 2009 17:01

What's in your RP closet? If you're like me, you've got bags of gear in your bank, not because of their great stats, but because of their great looks. Yet, still, you yearn for more, always seeking those special pieces that define your character or, well, just look amazing!

I've been collecting RP gear since I began role-playing and my collection has grown quite large. As I play predominantly female characters, my pieces tend to focus on robes and the like, and I often get questions about where to find them. Here's a list of my favorite RP robes for low-level females (level 20 and below) ... and how YOU can get them for your character. The first few are typically easy or inexpensive to obtain, while the last are pricier and rarer. Enjoy!

Last Updated on Thursday, 17 September 2009 14:28
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