Patch 7.0

The new patch is here, and as with all patches, things have changed. That overwhelming sense of having to get everything done right now is racing through many people's minds - as well as mine. As I was sorting through the banks/void storage of one of my alts, it hit me; I don't have to stress over any of this. I have more than enough time to sort out transmog, gather up some of the new items, and learn my new rotations well before the Legion invasions hit the servers. So day one was basically cleaning out banks and void storage, and boy am I happy with all of my new found bag space. Of course there were still some special items I kept on certain characters, but most stuff went out the door. I was sad to realize that the Scarlet set wasn't all changed to plate like I was previously led to believe. So that put a little damper into my paladin plans. I guess I will have to wait and see if it's a bug or until the ensemble is actually available at the Darkmoon Faire. I also realized I have a cloak collecting problem as my 16 pages of them shows. Day two was re-doing talents on all my characters and reading up on their new class rotations and changes. Thank goodness for Icy Veins because I would be a lost mess! The next few days were spent leveling alts and running old raids (these weapon illusions are calling!).

What else? Ah yes, the doomsayers in the cities. These people always like to pop up when times are about to get tough. This time they give out pamphlets, and collecting all twelve will give the user the achievement "It All Makes Sense Now". I decided to casually talk to them every time I was in the city, which has been a lot more than usual these past few days. However, waiting the twenty minutes to get another pamphlet wasn't fast enough for some people. It was funny, and a bit horrifying considering the content of these pamphlets, that people were dropping their characters to their death to get rid of the twenty minute de-buff. I managed to get my achievement this weekend without repeatedly harming my character.

I also can't decide if I want to jump on the gnome hunter bandwagon or just make another mage. I have an alt gnome saved on Scarlet Crusade (US) for Running of the Gnomes, but I never got a chance to participate yet. The gnome itch is strong right now, and I think an engineer hunter with all the mechanical pets would be a good addition to my alt family. However, I also think having a fire mage in the Time Lord's Regalia would also be awesome. The good thing is nothing is set in stone yet so I still have time to decide what I want to do.

After all of that, and a very long Warlords expansion, I guess it's safe to say that this blog has now crossed over into the Legion expansion. As boring as Warlords actually was, I prefer to look back on the better things about it: The questing experience was amazing, and I liked how they gave you faster options such as potions, objectives, and treasures when leveling up alts. The cut scenes between zones were amazing, and I'm looking forward to seeing more of them in Legion. Let's not forget our "gold farms"... I mean garrisons. Seriously, I will miss logging in to get thousands of gold for virtually doing nothing. Ah, good times. For now, let us leave Warlords behind and wash out that sour taste it left. Bring on Legion!

Transmog Time: Use The Force

I've been riding the Star Wars hype train lately. I thought it was brilliant when Blizzard decided to dress up the Orgrimmar and Stormwind guards with "lightsabers" to commemorate the release of the Force Awakens. In all my years of playing WoW, I always thought those swords were really awesome looking. I never did receive one not did I actively go looking for one since it was never something I wanted to spend my gold on. As if it was meant to be, Saturday I received a Blade of Wizardry from my salvage yard. This got me to thinking about putting together a Jedi master and a Sith transmog.

The Dark Side

Helm: Thistlefur Cap
Shoulders: Laughing Skull Shoulderpads
Chest: Silver-Thread Armor
Cloak: Blackmetal Cape
Gloves: Silver-Thread Gloves
Belt: Sash of Whispered Secrets
Legs: Silver-Thread Pants
Boots: Veteran's Dreadweave Stalkers
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Of course for this set, the weapon of choice is the Blade of Wizardry or Teebu's Blazing Longsword. Some off-hand items that may fit well are:
Spring Gadget (Horde only, sorry) - Looks like a remote you can use to "control" a droid.
Rod of Molten Fire - The perfect torture device for your Rebel scum prisoners.
Drakestone - Yes, let the hate flow inside this little red orb.

The Light Side

Helm: Resilient Cap
Shoulders: Resilient Mantle
Chest: Durable Robe
Cloak: Mammoth Fur Cloak
Gloves: Gloves of Purification
Belt: Bright Belt
Boots: Nat Pagle's Extreme Anglin' Boots
Shirt: Yellow Lumberjack Shirt
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This weapon is a little easier to get since the Spellfire Longsword drops from The Slave Pens. Don't forget to get yourself a Lil' Bling to act as your protocol droid during your adventures through the galaxy! Here are a few other off-hand items you could use to complete your look:
Cosmos: You're going to need a planetary map to help navigate through deep space.
Tesseract Timepiece: A little more difficult to get, but I think it looks like some space age shield.
Surplus Limb: Everyone knows that most Jedi are prone to having limbs cut off, so why get rid of it when you can carry it around with you? (Ok, I know, bad joke!)

As always, these are for cloth wearers, and I try to use items that would be more easily available to all players. If you have any other Star Wars related transmog, please leave a comment below. I always love seeing what everyone puts together. Oh, and one last thing before I go... May the Force be with you!

Transmog Time: Gilnean Noble

I had wanted to do this post for a while now, but I figured I should wait until the Darkmoon Faire was in town to do so. A long time, I was looking for the perfect set for my Gilnean warlock that I roleplay with. I was sad at the time because there was nothing in game that looked like that aside from the starting robes that the priest, mage, and warlocks have, and a shirt you can buy in Dalaran.

I guess you can expect how overjoyed I was when Blizzard finally added the set into game. I worked my butt off that week to buy all the pieces and put together what I think it the perfect Gilnean noble transmog.

Helm: Eye of Flame

Shoulders: Laughing Skull Shoulderpads

Chest: Nobleman's Coat
Cloak: Crystalclasp Stormcloak

Gloves: Conjurer's Gloves

Belt: Nightsky Sash
Legs: Nobleman's Pantaloons

Boots: Noble's Fancy Boots

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Another choice for helm if you're using this set for a bank alt or just RP purposes would be the High Society Top Hat. I still prefer my monocle though! My weapon of choice is usually the Rosethorn Staff but as always there are many other options! The entire noble set can be purchased from Chester at the Darkmoon Faire for 205 tickets. There is also a lovely set for the ladies.

During WoD there were other colored versions of the nobleman and noblewoman sets that were data-mined. I can only hope that these are eventually added because my worgen definitely needs more of this stuff in his closet!

Transmog Time: Link from The Legend of Zelda

Back before the world revamp for Cataclysm, Un'Goro Crater housed a ton of Nintendo references. You could find an NPC named Linken that would give out a few quests that had some pretty unique rewards. I still have my Faded Photograph, but none of the other items. Linken can now be found as one of the random party members that joins you during The Protectors of Hyjal daily.

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Last month, I ordered The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds. I didn't even get a chance to play it yet since I've been finishing up Yoshi's New Island in between redoing my Animal Crossing: New Leaf town. It's no secret that I've been a fan of the Zelda games since I owned my Nintendo way back when I was a small child, and one of my all time favorite games is Ocarina of Time. I know a lot of people tend to do a Mario transmog, but I hardly ever see anyone doing one of Link. As always, this is catered to cloth wearers, and I think it looks wonderful on humans and blood elves!

Helm: Feralfen Hood

Shoulders: Resilient Mantle

Chest: Green Silk Armor
Shirt: Wound Dressing

Gloves: Elementalist Gloves

Belt: Geomancer's Chord
Legs: Stoneweaver Leggings

Boots: Resilient Boots
Main Hand: Azuresong Mageblade
Off-Hand: Khadgar's Knapsack (for your Rupees, of course!)

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As a few more things to make the look a bit more authentic, I suggest using the Nordrassil Wisp mini pet that can be caught in Mount Hyjal; It makes for a great looking Navi! I used WoWmodel Viewer to be able to mount an Alliance mount on the Blood Elf, but they have plenty of other horse options for you to pick from. I think this look is perfect for any adventurer who wants to take down the evil Gannon... er, I mean Garrosh!

Transmog Time: Cosmetic Helms

Since the Blizzard store cosmetic helms are on sale this week, I decided to do another transmog post for them. Each helm is currently on sale for $10 (USD) until May 20th, and they can be purchased by clicking on the banner below! I think I want one, but I haven't decided which one I will pick up yet.

I really don't like doing two transmog posts back to back, but since the other one was more of a farming guide, I guess I can let it slide. I also like to try to find items that will be available to all classes, races, and faction. I hope you enjoy!

Hood of Hungering Darkness

I actually thought that this one would be the hardest one for me to find things to match with since it's so black and extremely red. I found a lot of the Mists of Pandaria gear matches really well with it, but I know that not everyone is able to get into heroics for just transmog gear, so I settled for pieces much easier to get.

Helm: Hood of Hungering Darkness

Shoulders: Mantle of the Elven Kings

Cloak: Nocturnal Cloak

Chest:  Robes of Smoldering Devastation

Gloves: Demonskin Gloves

Belt: Malefic Girdle

Boots: Extravagant Boots of Malice

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Crown of Eternal Winter

This was the hardest one for me to match. I started three different times before I decided on going with this. I was going to end up purchasing this to go along with my Tier 3, but I'm glad I didn't because it doesn't really match.

Helm: Crown of Eternal Winter

Shoulders: Mantle of the Locusts

Chest:  Sanguine Silk Robes

Gloves: Barbaric Cloth Gloves

Belt: Lingering Illness

Boots: Treads of the Dragon Council

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Jewel of the Firelord

This set is my favorite out of all three, and so far the best candidate for the helm I may buy. With these big horns, you're sure to feel like some fire breathing demon from the Twisting Nether.

Helm: Jewel of the Firelord

Shoulders: Mantle of Closed Doors

Cloak: Volanthius Shroud

Chest:  Robe of Waking Nightmare

Gloves: Ritual Gloves

Bracers: Mindthrust Bracers (if you can justify using twink bracers for Transmog)
Belt: Cincture of Polarity

Boots: Saltarello Shoes

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As always, I cater to cloth wearers, but feel free to share some pictures in the comments section of your plate, mail, or leather wearer making these helms work in a transmog! Thank you!

Blackfathom Deeps Transmog Guide

Here is another transmog guide I've compiled. In Warlords of Draenor, we are going to be seeing the revamp of some classic dungeons. As always I decided to focus on the things that have a unique model or color. Some of these items may make it into the new version of this dungeon, but I would pick up things I want just in case they don't. You can check out my other guides under my Transmog page at the top!

(Note: This list was made in MoP during patch 5.4. If you're reading this later than patch 5.4, I cannot guarantee these items will still be available.)

UBRS Transmog Guide

If you're a transmog nut like I am, chances are you like to try to collect as many pieces as you can. While my Void Storage and banks are packed with items, I'm always looking for ways to somehow fit other pieces in my collection. Before Cataclysm was released, I had known of the updates to many of the dungeons. This game me enough time to be able to run them and get the items I wanted just in case they were removed. I am glad I did because plenty of those items are actually no longer available! Since I'm blogging more and have more followers now, I figured I would compile a list of notable item drops in Upper Blackrock Spire, since it's supposedly getting updated in Warlords of Draenor. You can check out my other guides under my Transmog page at the top!

Heading to UBRS!

(Note: This list was made in MoP during patch 5.4. If you're reading this later than patch 5.4, I cannot guarantee these items will still be available.)

Razorfen Kraul Transmog Guide

Here is another transmog guide I've compiled. In Warlords of Draenor, we are going to be seeing the revamp of some classic dungeons. As always I decided to focus on the things that have a unique model or color. Some of these items may make it into the new version of this dungeon, but I would pick up things I want just in case they don't. You can check out my other guides under my Transmog page at the top!

(Note: This list was made in MoP during patch 5.4. If you're reading this later than patch 5.4, I cannot guarantee these items will still be available.)

Razorfen Downs Transmog Guide

Here is another transmog guide I've compiled. In Warlords of Draenor, we are going to be seeing the revamp of some classic dungeons. As always I decided to focus on the things that have a unique model or color. Some of these items may make it into the new version of this dungeon, but I would pick up things I want just in case they don't. You can check out my other guides under my Transmog page at the top!

(Note: This list was made in MoP during patch 5.4. If you're reading this later than patch 5.4, I cannot guarantee these items will still be available.)

New Neighbors and Random Things

So much to talk about this week, and I wanted to try to get it all done with before the weekend since it's Valentine's Day and my birthday (IRL)! I couldn't have asked for a better start to this week either.

Last Saturday, I decided to watch a Gold Raid that was being promoted on my Twitter. The guy hosting it, WTBGold, was also going to be giving away 2 Spectral Tiger Cubs. I get to watch some gold makers do Flex raiding and have a chance at a mini pet that I've been wanting.... SURE! Well not only did I have fun watching, but I also won one of the Cubs. I was so happy and excited to add it to my collection, and I named him in honor of the person who I won it from.

Please check out WTBGold to learn some wonderful gold making tips and tricks. You can also follow his Twitch channel too!

I have to be honest, but lately I haven't been doing much in WoW... not even leveling my Warlock alt. Maybe I will get a chance to do that this weekend. However, I have been working on mats for my Sky Golem though. I only have 15 more days to go unless my Priest gets lucky with her transmutes! After that I think I want to start on my Jewelcrafting Panthers. Those will take me a good while longer.

I had the opportunity to bring my niece and nephew to do a few old raids. They haven't been level 90 long, and just started playing WoW a few months ago. Thanks to me, they have caught the collecting bug. We ran Ulduar and Naxxrams together a few weeks ago, and had a blast. We also did some Burning Crusades and Vanilla raids. I can't wait to bring them into ICC soon!

Now onto something that I'm kinda excited for - Skywall is FINALLY getting a server merge! We're going to be getting merged with Drak'thul sometime in March I believe. I'm pretty excited, and I'm hoping they are a bit more Horde heavy than we are. I went and poke around on their Auction Houses a few days ago, but I wasn't too impressed. I don't know what I was expecting to find on there. Regardless, I can't wait get a chance to interact with some new people. If you see me around, throw a wave my way!

YAY! Server merge!

Blizzard also announced this week that they will be saying goodbye to their Scroll of Resurrection program. I can understand why, but what about all those poor unclaimed mounts people have? I feel like they should at least let us redeem them and toss them to some friends that didn't get a chance to get one. I personally feel bad knowing that I have some unclaimed mounts and there's nothing I can do about it. RIP Spectral Gryphon and Spectral Wind Rider.

4 unclaimed mounts. :(

Finally, Love is in the Air is here again. I have never got lucky with getting the Big Love Rocket, but I am remaining optimistic this year! This is the first year that I'm able to run it on my alts. Out of my 4 level 90s, I'm running the holiday boss on 3. So far I haven't gotten anything that is special... not even an extra Toxic Wasteling to hoard onto! I still have quite a few days left so maybe I will get something good in that time. For now I leave you all with lots of love and thanks to everyone who follows me on Twitter and takes time to read my posts here. You are all special; Love you all!

Journey to Tier 3

Sadly, I was not around to raid original Naxx. If you've read previous entries, you should know how I feel about the gear that dropped there... some of my favorites. While I am happy that most of the original weapons made an appearance back into the WotLK version of Naxx, I am still not happy about the lack of some of the beautiful robes from there. However, I do feel that the Frostfire Regalia is one of the most beautiful mage sets ever made!

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I know it's not fair to those who legitimately raided to get their Tier 3, but I don't think being able to buy it off the BMAH devalues your set in any way. You still have your memories and hopefully screenshots to remember your wipes and kills by. I respect that 100%, and I admire you for being a pack-rat like me and keeping your tier!

I really didn't always play fair with the bidding either. I was outbid a good bit of the time, but then an Ally mage made a mistake by showing me how bad they wanted a few pieces, so I made them pay quite a bit more than what it usually goes for on my server. I ended up purposely bidding up pieces - it was great. If you want it that bad, you will pay the higher price.

Here is my journey to getting my Tier 3 and how much it has cost me, and how long it took to get there. *huge breath*

Frostfire Gloves - Bought on 3.30.13 for 10k
Frostfire Belt - Bought on 6.23.13 for 11k
Frostfire Sandals - Bought on 7.22.13 for 10k
Frostfire Shoulderpads - Bought on 8.24.13 for 30k
Frostfire Circlet - Bought on 8.31.13 for 30k
Frostfire Bindings - Bought 10.5.13 for 10k
Frostfire Leggings - Bought 10.14.13 for 10k
Frostfire Robe - Bought 12.25.13 for 50k

TOTAL: 161k

If you want a similar look without having to break your bank, you can always opt for collecting the Heroes' Frostfire Garb from the 10 man Naxx raid, or the Valorous Frostfire Garb from the 25 man Naxx raid. Both are very pretty, and I wore the brown set for quite a long time.

So after 9 months of collecting, I really have nothing else to say about it except that I am extremely happy with my purchase and the last piece couldn't have come at a better time! I will definitely be wearing this transmog for a LOOOONG time to come!

Transmog Time: Hallow's End Costumes

Since October is right around the corner, I have some pretty cool things planned for each week. I wanted to get things started with a few Hallow's End costume transmogs for cloth wearers, and some other odd items that would make for spooky additions to your collection! This is my favorite in game holiday (just like Halloween is my favorite IRL). I tried to use items that are available for everyone and not too difficult to farm if you need to. Plus, you could always find some items on the AH. Here we go!

Witch

Helm: Wicked Witch's Hat

Shoulders: Thuzadin Mantle

Cloak: Cape of the Black Baron

Chest: Black Mageweave Robe

Gloves: Black Mageweave Gloves

Belt: Fishy Cinch

Boots: Black Mageweave Boots

Weapon: Farmer's Broom - yes I realize this item cannot be transmogged, but how cool is it to run around with your own spooky looking broom!

Extra: I like to keep out the Feline Familiar since it's perfect for a witch costume. Also, if you get the Broom mounts from the Hallows End, you can mount on it and the pet will do the same on its own little broom!

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Dark Conjurer

Helm: Chief Architect's Monocle
Shoulders: Black Mageweave Shoulders | Soulstealer Mantle
Cloak: Blackmetal Cape
Chest: Robes of Arugal
Gloves: Magefist Gloves
Belt: Sash of Whispered Secrets
Boots: Silver-Thread Boots
Weapon: Blade of the Unrequited
Off-Hand: Skull of Burning Shadows
Extra: Since this set mimics the Necropile Raiment which is no longer available, I thought using the Restless Shadeling would also give the illusion to another item that is no longer available; Haunted Memento.
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Harvester of Souls

Helm: Thistlefur Cap
Shoulders: Duskhallow Mantle
Cloak: Warmonger's Cloak
Chest: Robes of Rhonin
Gloves: Gloves of the Blood Prince
Belt: Runed Stygian Belt | Cincture of Polarity
Boots: Saltarello Shoes
Weapon: Telaari Polearm | Grim Scythe
Extra: I think I would use the Ghostly Skull mini pet with this costume. After all the grinding out you will do for the scythe, you won't need anything fancier!
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Ghostly Figure

Helm: Aurora Cowl | Cowl of Benevolence
Shoulders: Amice of Brilliant Light
Cloak: Formidable Cape
Chest: Aurora Robes
Gloves: Bloody Surgeon's Mitts - gives the illusion of having bloody fingertips!
Belt: Replica Virtuous Belt
Boots: Sage's Boots | Replica Virtuous Sandals
Weapon: Starlight Dagger
Off-Hand: Urn of Lost Memories
Extra: I would use the Lost of Lordaeron mini pet to follow you around. Also, to give yourself a true "ghostly" effect, use either Ethereal Oil or Ai-Li's Skymirror to complete the look!
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Genie

Helm: Mystical Headwrap
Shoulders: Mantle of the Locusts
Cloak: Chromatic Cloak - Since this cloak would take some grinding to get made, personally I wouldn't even show a cloak with this set.
Chest: Robe of the Magi
Gloves: Gloves of Meditation
Belt: High Councillor's Sash
Boots: Elder's Boots
Weapon: Nightstaff of the Everling
Extra: For this costume I would definitely be using my Magic Lamp while riding around on Frosty Flying Carpet for a mount!
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Other Creepy Items

Armor:
Spider Robes (1, 2, 3, and 4)
Corruptor Raiment (Warlock T5 Recolor)
Robes of Umbral Brute

Replica Dreadmist & Replica Deathmist Set

Cloak of Armed Strife
Dark Shroud of the Scourge

Weapons:
Charmed Cierge
Zhar'doom, Greatstaff of the Devourer
Staff of the Shadow Flame
Necromantic Wand
Eerie Stable Lantern
Surplus Limb
Manual of the Nethermancer
Book of the Dead

I haven't decided on what I will make Velgana wear yet. If you decide to dress up your toon this year, I'd love to have a look. Feel free to leave a comment below! 22 Days until Hallows End, and I cannot wait!

Transmog Time: Fel Flame Caster

I guess I'm what you could call a bit of a "transmog snob". I'm generally not impressed with what most people put together, because it just doesn't match. I had a freak out a month or so ago when it seemed like every single Shaman on my server was wearing Tier 6.... seriously. I couldn't tell anyone apart!

So while taking a look at my banks and what to wear next, I figured I should start posting my sets, pictures of them, where to get each piece, and loo-a-likes if they aren't available anymore.

Fel Flame Caster

It was a long time in the making. I had started gathering the pieces when I got the headpiece from Ambassador Flamelash. I always wanted those robes too, but I never had any luck of the ones to drop from Entropius. Finally Robes of Faltered Light dropped, and I was able to use a Sunmote to trade them in for the one I wanted. While I think it would look good with any cloth caster, I think it would look amazing with a warlock!

My current weapon is a wand, but I always prefer one handed swords for a caster. I think the sword and off-hand below look a lot better. I'm hoping next patch there is a good caster sword I can get and double upgrade to keep until the next expansion!

The shirt I'm wearing underneath is the Sawbones Shirt, but it's currently not available in game. You can substitute it with Red Linen Shirt, Red Workman Shirt, Stylish Red Shirt and even the Green Linen Shirt looks wonderful.

Helm: Circle of Flame
Shoulders: Mantle of Three Terrors
Cloak: Drape of Fuming Anger
Chest: Robes of Ghostly Hatred
Gloves: Feralfen Hand
Belt: Captain Sanders' Sash
Boots: Greenweave Sandals
Weapon: Torch of Austen (wand) | Muramasa (sword)
Off-Hand: Heart of the Pit | Book of Highborne Hymns
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