I was doing some questing in Ashenvale to finish working on Seeker/Loremaster. I went looking for the last few I needed and flew around Demon Fall Canyon for a little while. Man, nostalgia central. In vanilla, for the longest time, I thought this was like the coolest place while leveling. It was the ultimate 'right, this is a Warcraft game' moment for me. Kind of fun how much going there brought me back to 2004.
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Those are vanilla level 60 dungeon sets. They aren't available in full in game anymore, after the multiple leveling dungeon revisions and updates. Many of the heirlooms are patterned after them (hello, Dreadmist).
The boosted gear has a different look for each class.
I'm asking if the pics linked are what you currently get for a new boosted character. I know I've seen the warrior and lock ones running around, but none of the others. And as I mentioned I watched a video of someone doing a boost and they ended up with gear that looks like MoP leveing stuff.
The detail put into the new sets is insane when you compare it to the old dungeon sets.
CambriaRising
Member
The DK set looks like the one you get right before leaving the starting zone, pretty disappointing if that's the 90 boosted gear 
IMO the only effort they put in the new sets are shoulders and sometimes helms. They have remained relatively unchanged even from T1/2 sets. T2 sets, for example are still some of the best looking in the game. Pretty much template work.
edit: and yeah those sets in the pic look nothing like the boosted gear I've seen. Most are just pandaria green reskins.
Jag
Member
The DK set looks like the one you get right before leaving the starting zone, pretty disappointing if that's the 90 boosted gear
It is. You can also buy it at the vendor as well. It's my DKs transmog.
Yeah, i boosted my undead priest like 2 weeks ago, and he got some MoP leveling kind of gear. Nothing at all like what's on the pic for priest.
Thanks for clearing this up.
Can't say the only effort was shoulders at all. If you actually compare the old textures on the dungeon sets to the textures on the new sets, It's clear they put a decent amount of effort in. The pics posted don't fully do it justice either. If you see the difference in game its pretty big.
The character selection screen gear sets should be available from Garrisons as well.
Robin64
Member
Yep. I did mention that.
I really like them, nice and simple and they really suit the class they're for.
RazorbackDB
Member
The game keeps disconnecting me when I try to login on my main :/
Arrogant Bastard
Banned
The WoD bag is gonna be prohibitively expensive for a good while, all for what...2 extra slots. I would get Royal Satchels.
I mean look at the mats for the new Hexweave Bag:
100 Hexweave Cloth (Which requires 20 Sumptous Fur and 10 Gorgrong Fly trap PER Hexweave Cloth)....
10 Sorcerous Earth
All for one bag that has two more slots.
Deputy Moonman
Member
Welp I gave in and transferred my first toon. Went from Thunderlord to Stormrage. Thunderlord is dead. The AH is even more dead. And the previous benefit of having a better chance to find mats and rares easier because of the low population has been negated by cross-realm for over a year now.
Gentleman Jack
Member
Suddenly my continued production of imperial silk is justified. I think I've made over 80 royal satchels by now off of two tailoring alts.
Professor Lich
Member
Don't think these have been posted yet, but Blizzard updated their WoW YouTube channel with a bunch of DPS guides for some specs.
While I highly doubt anyone here would need these, it's nice for someone like me who hasn't played for a year and can see some of the changes. Though, thinking about it now, they really don't show that much. Actually, the best part is seeing the new combat animations. That and, "..this class uses mana, but that'll never big a big concern," always gave me a laugh.
Speaking of class / spec changes, where's a good place to get videos of information? I've read most of the patch notes, but for something like this, it'd be better see it while being explained.
While I highly doubt anyone here would need these, it's nice for someone like me who hasn't played for a year and can see some of the changes. Though, thinking about it now, they really don't show that much. Actually, the best part is seeing the new combat animations. That and, "..this class uses mana, but that'll never big a big concern," always gave me a laugh.
Speaking of class / spec changes, where's a good place to get videos of information? I've read most of the patch notes, but for something like this, it'd be better see it while being explained.
I copy pasted my addon folder, even with a fresh reinstall of a different client (went from nonSSD/32-bit to SSD/64-bit on a new install of W7). Works like a charm!
Who even needs it really. With the changes to void storage, reagent banks, stack quantity, and reagent crafting from bank, I have oodles and oodles of space now. Way better things to spend gold on.
Yep. I did mention that.
I really like them, nice and simple and they really suit the class they're for.
Ah missed that. Yea they are neat. I made a costume for the Monk character screen outfit, which was surprisingly hard given how basic it is...
Arrogant Bastard
Banned
Oh I agree, but there will always be a market for it. My void storage is filled up already, that is with me deleting 20+ pieces. There really just isn't much to spend gold on, that will change with WoD though. Royal Satchels are a must buy imo, 2k a piece on my server...easily worth it. I've sold 8-10 since 6.0.2 dropped.
The Hexweave Bag is just way to expensive imo.
Gentleman Jack
Member
It lengthens the amount of time you can play without having to retreat to a vendor to dump shit out. Timeless Isle was particularly problematic here given the sheer variety of things that end up in your bags while doing a Rare Elite tour for daily/weekly quests. +8 bagslots probably won't make a huge difference if you're already running full Royals, but to be honest it's a nuisance to have to constantly dump things or run to a vendor.
Also I'm a packrat with gear ever since challenge modes became a thing. 'oh that combo of secondary stats might be useful' and bam it sits in my bank for the length of an expansion. I imagine the problem gets worse if you care about things like transmog or RP gear.
Just buy the mammoth mount that have a vendor and bag space full of junk will never be an issue. I think it's like 16k gold with exalted reputation, which isn't that bad.
Arrogant Bastard
Banned
Still would have full Royal's, but I agree and I'll probably buy one. Never really needed it because I have Royal satchels and I'm an engineer (mailbox/jeeves).
Carpe Libertatem
Member
Did Blizzard go through with that Death Knight-style intro for boosted characters? If so, is that just if it's your first 90 or does it always do it?
Professor Lich
Member
I think the current expac event grants talents or something. I'm not playing, just read that somewhere.
From the patch notes;
Slight bummer but better than nothing.
From the patch notes;
Slight bummer but better than nothing.
HarryDemeanor
Member
The Tanaan Jungle intro instance is supposed to be that. Or at least it acted like one during beta.
I'm not sure if that's still the case as of this moment.
The mammoth takes care of most, if not all, vendor needs out in the wild.
But I agree that bags get filled up fast with situational gear or non-Toy toys/trinkets and currencies.
Deputy Moonman
Member
Yeah so that's a weird feeling. Made the transfer and immediately there is mass spamming of heroic garrosh runs and raid groups. Went ahead and got the heroic heirloom for 7.5k. Now to find a decent guild that doesn't expect too much out of me.
Schweinehund
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Them sudden death nerfs. Guess Slam might pull ahead for pve now, or be equal.
The fact that gladiator is the top warrior dps spec right now....ya someone fucked up. I expect another nerf to that spec so warriors are in the middle of the road which is the best you can hope for. Being at the top is nice but it doesn't last long.
Deputy Moonman
Member
So what should i gem my heirloom with as a demo lock? 3 red sockets. initially i was just gonna go straight intellect, but from what i'm reading on a few sites that's not the way to go?
Haste/mastery gems.
Deputy Moonman
Member
that's what i read, but was surprised. thank you.
I'm going for this: http://www.wowhead.com/achievement=9713
Three more left to go, Blue, Twilight and Onyxian.
I really want that Emerald Drake <3
Three more left to go, Blue, Twilight and Onyxian.
I really want that Emerald Drake <3
Arrogant Bastard
Banned
Artful, Int/Mast.
I have 60k for the first time in 10 years of playing this game; I only ever really had between 10-20k most of the last decade, haha.
Even with 60k now, 2k is a lot for two slots. I can't stomach it. I also don't think they're that 'cheap' yet on Mal'ganis.
My Void Storage tabs are both full with old gear, though. Mostly tier sets and weapons I thought looked cool.
Arrogant Bastard
Banned
Well this is the first expansion (Mists) that I have had the means to actually use large bags. Came into Mists with mostly Embersilk bags, maybe one Illusionary Bag. Going to full Royal Satchels at 2k a pop is worth it. That is six extra per bag. I have zero intention of switching to hexweave bags though.
CambriaRising
Member
Timeless isle is awesome. Increased my overall gear level within an hour of just finding boxes and killing elite mobs.
LAUGHTREY
Modesty becomes a woman
They released another set of those crash course videos on the WoW youtube channel.
Probably not a huge boon for people who are still playing, but share with friends coming back using their WoD boost.
Probably not a huge boon for people who are still playing, but share with friends coming back using their WoD boost.
CambriaRising
Member
I watched a few of those the other day. They are really helpful for understanding class basics. Wish you could access them in game.
Orochinagis
Member
Can you still get the wolf mount from garrosh?
LAUGHTREY
Modesty becomes a woman
Yeah, they seem like something you should have to watch when you use a boost in-game.
Negatory, removed in 6.0. You can still get the juggernaught from mythic until WoD release proper though.
Yup. 16k sounds like quite a bit, but having those vendors accessible anywhere you can mount is a lifesaver and nice QoL perk.
I hear you there. That's about how I was prior to 6.0.2.
Luckily, the patch allowed me to free up a lot of space, so I actually have some significant room in my bags again for stuff, as well as some Void Storage space (which I'm sure will fill up quite soon).
True. Most of the sets are quite well done, while others less so.
(Notably, the DK set is just the starter set and Hunter set is pretty lackluster.)
Something I just found out the other day was that some of the booster weapons are unique and some of them don't look too bad.
eudaemonic
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Holy crap. Managed to get into a heroic Garry group where we wiped the first time because Feathermoon crashed and took seven people with it and then we nailed it the second time and everyone got a heirloom weapon. Seriously couldn't have asked for better. Considerate peeps too waiting for the Feathermoon guys to come back and not auto-kicking them. Rad stuff.
Arrogant Bastard
Banned
Yep, heirloom's are guaranteed for your first kill per difficulty. Do note, DK's if you are wanting the two handed axe set your specialization to Unholy. Frost will potentially give you the one hander.
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