Topic	Posted	Replies
5.3 Patch Notes Poisonenvy	3 days ago	0 Replies
Adding Events to the Guild Calendar Poisonenvy	4 days ago	0 Replies
Patch 5.3 Live this week!! Jayondaga	5 days ago	1 Replies
Preparing for Patch 5.3 Poisonenvy	16 days ago	0 Replies
Childrens Week Poisonenvy	25 days ago	0 Replies

5.3 Patch Notes

by Poisonenvy, 3 days ago



The official patch notes have been released .. if you want to have a look through them, wowinsider have a copy on their website:

http://wow.joystiq.com/2013/05/21/patch-5-3-official-patch-notes/

Hot on the heels of the patch, there has also been some hotfixes:

http://wow.joystiq.com/2013/05/22/patch-5-3-hotfixes-for-may-21/

Adding Events to the Guild Calendar

by Poisonenvy, 4 days ago



As you know, we're fairly relaxed about stuff being put in on the guild calendar - all we ask is that you let the officers or designated raid leader add "current content" raids. Anything else, if you're able to because of your rank, then we're happy for you to add events.

This can include "old" raids, challenge modes, scenarios, arenas, BG's ... heck any event that you wish to organise.

We do, however, ask that you put some effort into maintaining that event once you have added it to the calendar.

Only add events if you know you will be attending yourself, or you have someone designated to attend in your place.

Ensure that you have put up the event for the correct time, duration, level and have any pertinent notes in the description.

If you need a certain number of people for the event to happen, mention it in guild chat.

Have a working knowledge of the event itself (how to get there, if there are any requirements prior to entering, how to navigate the location, how to complete any encounters).

On the day of the event, turn up prior to the event start time, prepared and ready to go.

If you have to cancel for any reason - not enough people, you can no longer run it, etc ... make a note on the calendar event stating "CANCELLED", put the reason why it was cancelled in the description area and, if you have the option, tick the button to show signups are closed.

Patch 5.3 Live this week!!

by Poisonenvy, 5 days ago



Apparently Patch 5.3 is due to be released this week, and there are loads of new things to look forward to. For a full break-down, check out MMO-Champion:

http://www.mmo-champion.com/content/3253-Patch-5-3-Live-This-Week

Preparing for Patch 5.3

by Poisonenvy, 16 days ago



Blizzard have produced a guide to things you may need to know prior to the next patch arriving .. which seems to indicate it is fairly imminent.

You can see the full guide here: http://us.battle.net/wow/en/blog/9669861

Information includes the Upgrade Vendors coming back, changes to PvP gear, new heroic Scenarios, changes to levelling speed in Pandaria, etc.

You may also be interested in the item level guide:

Heroic Scenarios require an average Item Level of 480; unlike normal Scenarios, you’ll need a pre-made party to enter.
An average Item Level of 440 is required for Heroic dungeons.
An average Item Level of 460 is required for the Raid Finder version of Mogu’shan Vaults.
An average item level of 470 is required for Raid Finder versions of Heart of Fear and Terrace of Endless Spring.
An average Item Level of 480 is required for the Raid Finder version of Throne of Thunder.

Childrens Week

by Poisonenvy, 25 days ago



Just a quick reminder that it is Children's week this week. There are lots of battle pets to collect, so if you don't already have them all, now is the time to collect them. You can also cage these us - so if you fancy your luck selling them on the Auction House, get in quick!

There is a great guide to all of the pets on WarcraftPets:

http://www.warcraftpets.com/guides/pets/guide-to-childrens-week/

Ta'Yak Down!

by Poisonenvy, 30 days ago



Well done guys .. with very little trouble we've gone in and downed another boss

Fingers crossed we can keep it up - Garalon is next and he's a pig! (well, he isn't really, unless he's a really badly deformed one ).

We've got a couple of raids up in the calendar for the back end of the week (Friday/Saturday), but I'm aware a few people may be away on those days so no stress if we can't get going .. I think we should be happy resting on our laurels for a week :P

Next week, for the usual Wednesday raid day, we're going to go and have a decent go at Garalon, raid members permitting - please read up on the tactics and watch videos. I've heard said that Garalon is to Heart of Fear as Elegon was to Mogushan Vaults - well we got him down, so we can do this too

On a side note, I'm aware that there was a little bit of emotion being expressed (loudly) near close of play tonight. Can I remind everyone that, when I'm raid leader, I'm completely happy to discuss tactics calmly with any raid member, but that we're not keen on promoting anything other than calm discussion - if people don't enjoy raids, they won't come - and they're not going to enjoy them if they dissolve into a shouting match.

On this occasion, hopefully, the matter has been dealt with and no longer needs to be discussed ... remember, we are a casual, SOCIAL guild who want to raid for fun, no drama attached

If anyone wants to discuss or post links to tactics via the website (which I encourage as it makes it easier for people to find), there is a forum post already up for such an occasion:

http://www.darkwolves.eu/forums/viewtopic.php?t=9289719&gid=180473

If anyone wishes to discuss how raids are run, guild rules, or wishes to put their names forward for running a raid, please contact either myself or one of my officers - all suggestions and applications gratefully received

Mogu'shan Vaults Cleared!

by Poisonenvy, 37 days ago



Massive congratulations to everyone guys - tonight we not only finally downed Elegon, but then we went on to down the final boss and clear the entire raid instance!!

Well done and thanks for all your hard work .. now on to the next one!!

Patch 5.3 Loot Specialization Drops

by Poisonenvy, 43 days ago



As you can see from the above, Blizzard are currently testing the option to choose what sort of loot drops in the newer instances/raids.

Currently, when you enter an instance/raid, the loot that drops is relative to your current spec. With this new feature, you'll be able to choose which spec loot should be valid for .. and you can change this within an instance whilst out of combat. So you could choose tank gear to drop from one boss and healer gear from the next (assuming luck is with you!).



It will certainly make it easier to get gear for an off-spec.