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Thoeli
PostPosted: 2011/11/13 9:32    Post subject:
The loot dropped via the LFR Raids is of a lower ilvl I believe.
Unless i'm mistaken but I thought all the good gear came from guild runs/pug pugs.
shin...
PostPosted: 2011/11/12 17:57    Post subject:
The LFR is an awesome introduction. I do have a few concerns, its another step in accessibility, and accessibility reduces the need for guilds.

I would like to introduce LFR into a raid schedule to be used as a replacement for raids, when we don't have sufficient sign-ups for a given raid. That way people can learn the tactics needed, and have the chance to get loot, even though it isn't on par with normal loot. But remember LFR is 25 man.

I would also like to incorporate the LFR as a tool for applicants, and Travelers requesting Venturer status. A way to test their potential without endangering a more demanding raid.
...Mayday...
PostPosted: 2011/11/12 7:13    Post subject:
bleh :P but at least u have 2shots a week then..
Muckyfloor
PostPosted: 2011/11/12 7:09    Post subject:
Seperate lockout though you can only get the loot the first time you kill the boss in raidfinder each week, even if you didn't get anything you still can't farm for it i think, though you can spam the raid for teh s and experience :o

At least thats what i gathered^ normal raids wont be effected at all by them.
...Mayday...
PostPosted: 2011/11/12 7:02    Post subject:
Do I understand it right when i say; that the raid finder can be spammed like with the dungeon finder? meaning that after you have been locked with your guild (lets say its cleared early in the week) then you can use the raid finder still? or are will the raid finder not interfere with the normal lock out? I find it abit confusing tbh.

Because if the raid finder has nothing to do with the normal lock out that means that if there are enough ppl online in the guild you could grp up and queue for the raid finder and have a bigger change to gear up? (even tho it aint the same ilvl or droprate w/e it is most likely better gear than what we already have)

As far as i can see the raid finder sets are ilvl 384 while the sets from the normal guild raids (tokens) are ilvl 397.
...Mayday...
PostPosted: 2011/11/12 6:56    Post subject:
And you need to unlock Well of Eternity and Hour of Twilight by getting the achievement for the previous heroic.


Taken from http://us.battle.net/wow/en/forum/topic/3196392331#16

Quote:
Ultimately, we recognize that making these set pieces available only as raid drops leaves players much more subject to RNG drop rates/loot rolls, but we have a couple of plans to try and alleviate the sense of burden that stems from the randomness of token drops.

The way tier 13 pieces will be obtained in the 4.3 raid won't be unlike raids past, meaning players will still need to roll on multi-class set tokens. That said, we'll be tweaking the tier 13 10-player drop rates a little bit (for the better) relative to the 25-player version, given that these tier pieces can't be purchased from vendors for Valor Points.

In addition, due to tier pieces not being offered for Valor Points, another thing you'll see in patch 4.3 is a much wider array of desirable non-set loot (covering more slots than prior patches) available from the vendors, for those players who are unlucky with specific token drops, or who aren't interested in raiding -- although, once you get more details about the Raid Finder, we hope you'll find interest in having a go.

I felt this warranted its own response in a separate thread, but for those who missed it, here's my response to the original thread about tier 13 pieces being raid drops only:

http://us.battle.net/wow/en/forum/topic/3196022133?page=23#456

Keep in mind we do intend to allow tier 13 set pieces to drop for those using the upcoming Raid Finder. Similar to the difference between normal and Heroic versions of tier sets, the Raid Finder set will have a lower item level than the normal and Heroic counterparts.

Set pieces from all three difficulty levels can still be mixed and matched for the 2- and 4-piece bonuses.
...Mayday...
PostPosted: 2011/11/12 6:39    Post subject:
I read it would all be bought with valor.. dunno if they have changed it. I can log on the ptr and check tho.

Edited it; your right - cant be bought at all with valor (checked on the ptr)
shin...
PostPosted: 2011/11/12 6:36    Post subject:
I was under the impression they where removing tier items from being bought by valor.
...Mayday...
PostPosted: 2011/11/12 5:35    Post subject: 3 new heroics here we come! (4.3)
As the title says there will be 3 new heroics in 4.3 named: End Time, Well of Eternity and Hour of Twilight all placed in The caverns of Time. Now lets start up with the fun part :P the loot.

End time: It is here Nozdormu will show players the future if Deathwing wins.
http://www.wowpedia.org/End_Time_loot

Well of Eternity: is a journey into the past, the War of the Ancients specifically, to help Thrall recover the Dragon Soul to use against Deathwing.
http://www.wowpedia.org/Well_of_Eternity_loot

Hour of Twilight: has players escorting Thrall in present day to Wyrmrest Temple, where the final battle against Deathwing will take place.
http://www.wowpedia.org/Hour_of_Twilight_loot

If you enjoyed the earlier caverns of time heroics like I did, im sure you will be happy to see that Blizz made these heroics similar with a story to them.

For those of you who likes spoilers: here are some videos (if you just want to wing it :P skip this part)

End Time:


Well of Eternity:
(check out her <3[Benediction] <3)

Hour of Twilight:


Im unsure if you have to start with End Time before you can move on to Well of Eternity etc. Probably some info somewhere but i cba to look for it Happy But itseems important to take em from the start as it would otherwise ruin the story imo - so hope you have to unlock them.

I'll keep updating if I find something interesting Happy