Episode# 041: It’s Dragon Soul Time!
Episode# 41 is now live and available for download. We cover everything that you need to know about the newly released Patch 4.3, including a primer on Transmogrifying and Void Storage and a discussion on the future of WoW and that Star Wars MMO.
These aren’t the Show Notes you’re looking for.
** WARNING: A little coarse language at the very end of the show **
Enjoy!
Choose my 85!
As you heard if you listened to the latest episode I (Snarl) am showcasing a little exercise for you listeners. I just finished my third 85 level capped toon. A death knight to go with my Druid and my Paladin.
So which class should be my next level 85? Well, you will decide. Tweet, email, call or respond to this post with what you feel my next class to level cap should be. The class with the most votes will be my next toon to 85!
So chime in now!
Episode# 040: Kung Fu Panda WoW Style!
Episode# 40 is now live and available for download. We cover ALL of the blockbuster news coming out of Blizzcon 2011, including the latest expansion: Mists of Panderia, new race: Pandaren and a new class: Monk. So much WoW goodness!
The Show Notes are for players who can decipher the Copiale Cipher.
Enjoy!
Mists of Pandaria: First Impressions
I have been fortunate to be able to listen and watch the Live Stream of Blizzcon for most of the day, between naps with my son, and chores. I have watched the Developer Panel, Dungeon and Raid encounter Panel, and of course the Talent Panel. A lot of news and information. I have been scanning the web and I have noticed that the responses to Mists of Pandaria are very polarizing. Some love this idea, and some people absolutely hate it.
Where does Snarl land?
I LOVE THIS EXPANSION.
I am not saying this to suck up to Blizzard. I am genuinely very excited about this expansion. Why? Because, this expansion seems to be changing the game for the better. I will admit that perhaps the ‘story’ is not as strong as say Wrath of the Lich King, but the inherent changes and new additions are very strong.
PANDARANS: Eh, go look at my last post on the Pandas. I like them.
MONKS: Absolutely brilliant. The game play vids are just fantastic looking. This class feels very unique and different, and I for one really enjoy the concept of a hand to hand combatant who uses weapons for finishing. Such a new way to look at a class for WOW.
But I see how the Pandarans are controversial to ‘hard core’ players who don’t like this idea that WoW is getting Disney-fied. To those people, I site… oh… I don’t know… the current Hallows Eve events? Maybe the Valentine’s Day event where you have to hug players for an achievement. Give me a break. WoW isn’t just about Killing and Fighting, and I like how the Pandarans give us a different approach to how we see a Playable Race in world of warcraft. Also, let’s be honest, we don’t deserve a new RACE anyway.
The pattern has been alternating a new race with a new class. We were due for a class and we got a great one, and we get this bonus race. I think it’s great. Don’t complain, you probably didn’t think you were getting a new race anyway. So, if you get free fries with your burger do you say, “Oh, These are shoestring and I like steak cut!” No, you say, “Thanks for the free fries.
PET BATTLES: I love the idea of mini-games in WoW. I have told Tak many times how much I want fishing to be revamped into a mini-game. Here we have a very detailed mini-game that I actually want to play!
SHORTER DUNGEONS: Um, thank you. Tak and I chatted today that we thought that they were attempting to capture some of the solid parts of Wrath and accessibility that they completely botched in Cataclysm. This is a good step.
PVE Encounters: Another solid way to do dungeons and get valor points without having to do dungeons? Um… sign me up. PUGS on my server have been terrible since day one of Cataclysm. Having a new way to get Valor without having to rely on the D-Bags on your server is a good thing.
NEW TALENT TREES: This new simplified tree that gives you finally the ability to make your class unique. You don’t have to worry about passing up on a talent in favor of another because of performance. That is truly amazing. Blizzard finally took the bold step they should have taken in Cataclysm. This is a great new change, because it fundamentally changes how we play. This is less about story and more about gameplay, and for those of us who were feeling the talent and skill structure was stale, we finally get a true change.
ANNUAL PASS with D3: This blew my mind. Sorry to hyperbolize, but Jesse and I watched this together and when he said that we were both blown away. A year pass gets you Diablo 3 for FREE an in-game Mount and an instant invite to the Mists of Pandaria BETA? Yes, please. Not only do I appreciate this move from a player stand point, I appreciate it from a strategic business stand point. Your move SWOTR.
All in all, I am excited about this expansion, and if you disagree with me, fine. Let me know about it.
Why I Love the Pandaran!
For years Blizzard has delivered fantasy character avatars. I mean look at how gorgeous the Blood Elf Princess is, or how Muscle Bound the Orc Male is. But now, Blizzard has finally delivered a race I can truly identify with. An Overweight, Hairy Toon with a penchant for cooking and eating and drinking beer. It’s like they actually put me in the game.
Sincerely,
Snarl :)
Episode# 039: Patch 4.3 and PTR Primer!
Episode# 39 is now live and available for download. We cover patch 4.3 news, a PTR primer for you adventurous players out there and introduce a new series in our GRIND segment dedicated to breaking down dungeon and Raid Boss encounters!
The Show Notes are for players who can read an ancient alien language.
Enjoy!
Episode# 038: Cataclysm Class Series - Mages!
Episode# 38 is now live and available for download. We kick off our Cataclysm class series with the never-before discussed Mages with special guest Nananea from the 1% Wipe Podcast! For any and all players interested in those crazy dealers of damage goodness, you gotta check this episode out!
The Show Notes are for warlocks.
Enjoy!
Episode# 037: Transmogrification and a special guest with ELEVEN level 85 characters!
Episode# 37 is now live and available for download. This week, The Starting Zone looks at Patch 4.3 possible changes, a Blizzard leak and what the heck does Transmogrification mean? Oh, and a special guest who has eleven level 85 characters who ALL have professions at 525. Oh my!
The Show Notes are not necessary.
Enjoy!
Ask Grit #2
Check out the latest question that we asked Grit by clicking here!
Ask Grit #1
Hey, we often get a lot of questions from you. But I bet you are wondering, who we go to, when we have questions. Well, lately, we’ve been going to GRIT your friendly neighborhood DK Tank @ http://grittank.tumblr.com/ This was our latest question we asked him. We’ll post more in the future.
