Thursday, April 30, 2009
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
The First BDN10?
Bad Dudes assemble!
According to WOW Heroes, all the Bad Dudes listed on this page are geared enough to be running Naxx 10 (In fact for all of us it is considered to be an easy instance). Due to this I am looking for interest in possibly putting together the first Bad Dudes Naxx 10 run this weekend. Granted, this will only go ahead if everybody is interested and we may not do more than just Arachnid quarter depending on how well things go. Afterall this is a learning experience and most of us have not done these fights yet and I don't want anyone to get discouraged. We have some leeway on who we can take with us due to some of us being geared enough for Naxx 25, so some of the lower geared guild 80's can go without much of a problem.
I have talked to a few of you about this. I have recieved interest from Omni, Cordia, Ankleblaster (who should be added here), and Aletia. Dwavel has just hit 80 so he hopefully may be interested as well and we can run him through heroics this week in order to get him some gear to be better suited for it. If we can't get any drops for him and he still wants to go though, I think the rest of us will balance this out and we may be able to pick up some stuff in the process to pimp out our shamany friend.
Let me know if everyone is interested through the comments here and if so, I'll start networking and planning to set this up. Hopefully we can start getting ourselves all Naxxed out.
According to WOW Heroes, all the Bad Dudes listed on this page are geared enough to be running Naxx 10 (In fact for all of us it is considered to be an easy instance). Due to this I am looking for interest in possibly putting together the first Bad Dudes Naxx 10 run this weekend. Granted, this will only go ahead if everybody is interested and we may not do more than just Arachnid quarter depending on how well things go. Afterall this is a learning experience and most of us have not done these fights yet and I don't want anyone to get discouraged. We have some leeway on who we can take with us due to some of us being geared enough for Naxx 25, so some of the lower geared guild 80's can go without much of a problem.
I have talked to a few of you about this. I have recieved interest from Omni, Cordia, Ankleblaster (who should be added here), and Aletia. Dwavel has just hit 80 so he hopefully may be interested as well and we can run him through heroics this week in order to get him some gear to be better suited for it. If we can't get any drops for him and he still wants to go though, I think the rest of us will balance this out and we may be able to pick up some stuff in the process to pimp out our shamany friend.
Let me know if everyone is interested through the comments here and if so, I'll start networking and planning to set this up. Hopefully we can start getting ourselves all Naxxed out.
Monday, April 27, 2009
Heroic Halls of Lightning Pwned
In a flurry of violence and bravado, Machete Squad tore through Halls of Lightning and completely crushed Loken beneath our bloodied weapons. This is just totally bragging here, but I would just like to note that we had a perfect run, having no wipes and getting every achievement available in one run. I consider this a total example of Bad Dudery and I hope everyone else has had just as good of experiences.
President Ronnie owes us a hamburger.
Cheers all!
President Ronnie owes us a hamburger.
Cheers all!
Friday, April 24, 2009
Loot Systems for Raiding
With us getting closer and closer to the inevitable day of doing 10 mans I think the discussion over what loot system to use needs to begin now.
I know we have a few people that don't like DKP, me being one of them, so I assume it's totally out, and good riddance.
This leaves us with 3 possible systems to use, each has various positives and negatives, these are listed in order of my personal favorite to least favorite based on research:
1. Suicide Kings - A loot list is created using whatever method we choose (random rolls is the most common) the person at the top of the list gets first choice on any drops that benefit them, if they pass it goes down the list. When you take some thing you name immediatly drops to the bottom of the list. This is generally the most even and fair system for making sure everyone gets something.
For more information: http://www.wowwiki.com/Suicide_Kings
2. Loot Council - In this one a council (one person or a group) decides who should get specific drops based on group need, normally this is done by a lead in specific roles (DPS/Heal/Tank). This system can be the most beneficial for the group as a whole, but can lead to problems of favoritism or preceived favoritism and can be hard on group morale if things end up in fights.
For more information: http://www.wowwiki.com/Loot_Council
3. Roll System - The standard in game roll system but no the need/greed system, uses Loot Master and /random or /roll. This system is okay in some ways but can lead to problems of uneven gear distribution based on some people just not having luck with the roller.
I'd say Need/Greed should be completely 100% out, mainly because if someone accidentally clicks need or greed it can screw others or themselves outta loot. I don't think we'll have a problem per se with people rolling on things they dont need or that are only minor upgrades but it also protects against that. Also In the event we have to PUG someone, being used to Need/Greed could lead to alot of people getting screwed outta loot or us having to stop to kick someone for needing on something and find a replacement.
I know this can be sticky ground, but you all know I'm not afraid to venture into those areas waving a club around until we hit something useful, I just want to make sure that whatever we go with we stick with and everyone get's what they need and noone feels like they're never going to get anything. My favorite idea is to use a slightly modified version of Suicide kings and keep a chart for different types of items (Tier Pieces only have the people with those drops on the list, BoE/Sellable items have everyone, etc) and keep multiple lists, granted this is more book keeping but I wouldn't mind it for the overall benefit of being even with loot.
I know we have a few people that don't like DKP, me being one of them, so I assume it's totally out, and good riddance.
This leaves us with 3 possible systems to use, each has various positives and negatives, these are listed in order of my personal favorite to least favorite based on research:
1. Suicide Kings - A loot list is created using whatever method we choose (random rolls is the most common) the person at the top of the list gets first choice on any drops that benefit them, if they pass it goes down the list. When you take some thing you name immediatly drops to the bottom of the list. This is generally the most even and fair system for making sure everyone gets something.
For more information: http://www.wowwiki.com/Suicide_Kings
2. Loot Council - In this one a council (one person or a group) decides who should get specific drops based on group need, normally this is done by a lead in specific roles (DPS/Heal/Tank). This system can be the most beneficial for the group as a whole, but can lead to problems of favoritism or preceived favoritism and can be hard on group morale if things end up in fights.
For more information: http://www.wowwiki.com/Loot_Council
3. Roll System - The standard in game roll system but no the need/greed system, uses Loot Master and /random or /roll. This system is okay in some ways but can lead to problems of uneven gear distribution based on some people just not having luck with the roller.
I'd say Need/Greed should be completely 100% out, mainly because if someone accidentally clicks need or greed it can screw others or themselves outta loot. I don't think we'll have a problem per se with people rolling on things they dont need or that are only minor upgrades but it also protects against that. Also In the event we have to PUG someone, being used to Need/Greed could lead to alot of people getting screwed outta loot or us having to stop to kick someone for needing on something and find a replacement.
I know this can be sticky ground, but you all know I'm not afraid to venture into those areas waving a club around until we hit something useful, I just want to make sure that whatever we go with we stick with and everyone get's what they need and noone feels like they're never going to get anything. My favorite idea is to use a slightly modified version of Suicide kings and keep a chart for different types of items (Tier Pieces only have the people with those drops on the list, BoE/Sellable items have everyone, etc) and keep multiple lists, granted this is more book keeping but I wouldn't mind it for the overall benefit of being even with loot.
A weighty matter...
Ok, I need opinions and pro/con analysis.
Should I change my character's name to Thundercles?
Discuss. Gogogogo!
Should I change my character's name to Thundercles?
Discuss. Gogogogo!
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Travel Plans
OK, since we are still in the process of gearing up for our imminent raiding days, i know that we are focusing on heroics still and will be for a while. However we have a little bit of confusion I believe in which ones we should be doing. Who needs what items from which heroics at this point? I would like to be able to compile a list so that we may agree on some travel plans. Feel free to include any item that you really want, even if it is only a minor upgrade at this point. Sometimes these will coincide with other people's wants and needs and help make our decisions easier. Also, Machete Squad is first priority but keep in mind the prospective members of unnamed Site B. Anything that you know that they want can be included here as well. In fact, I believe that links for Aletia and Cordia need to be added as I know they are both interested in whupping some ass and I believe everyone already considers them bad enough to save the president. I am trying to get gear drops for Cord as everyone knows, she is getting pretty close to the magical uncrittable level and I want to see her reach it.
My item interests are as follows, granted none of these are major upgrades for me, they are mostly just gravy, I do really want emblems though, and therefore will go anywhere:
Azjol Nerub: Strands of Gossamer (drops from Hadronox)
Utgarde Pinnacle: Red Sword of Courage (drops from King Ymiron)
Culling of Stratholme: Royal Crest of Loredaeron (drops from Mal'Ganis)
and these are things that would be good drops for Cordia (unless my judgement is bad and she deems otherwise)
Azjol Nerub: Strands of Gossamer (drops from Hadronox)
Old Kingdom: Bracers of the Herald (drops from Herald Volazj)
Violet Hold: Lavanthor's Talisman (drops from Lavanthor), Bolstered Legplates (drops from Cyanigosa)
Gundrak: Horn-Tipped Gauntlets (Drops from Gal'Darah), Pauldrons of the Colossus (drops from Drakari Elemental)
Utgarde Pinnacle: Red Sword of Courage (drops from King Ymiron)
So what does everyone else need from Heroics? Let me know so I can compile a checklist. Also we should be prioritzing based on who is the most geared currently. According to Wow Heroes, our ranking is as follows:
1 - Omnissiah
2 - Bevier
3 - Acidraven
4 - Ozzmodiar
5 - Traster
Cordia fits in there right between Acid and Ozz, she really just need to be defense capped more than anything.
Aletia if you're reading and there is anything you want, let us know! Same for Ank and hell anybody else that is bad enough to be reading this site.
Edit:
Here's Traster's my work proxy is a PoS and for some reason keeps signing me out when i try to psot comments so I can't post it that way
I love writing a whole post and it not saving...
This is what I need:
Drak'Tharon Keep - King Dred's Helm - King Dred
The Nexus - Dragon Slayer's Sabatons - Keri
Halls of Stone - Leggings of the Stone Halls - Sjonnir the Ironshaper
Culling of Strat - Mobius Band - Chrono-Lord Epoch
I also need:
Titanium Impact Band - Jewelcrafting (I think Bev is working on this now.)
My item interests are as follows, granted none of these are major upgrades for me, they are mostly just gravy, I do really want emblems though, and therefore will go anywhere:
Azjol Nerub: Strands of Gossamer (drops from Hadronox)
Utgarde Pinnacle: Red Sword of Courage (drops from King Ymiron)
Culling of Stratholme: Royal Crest of Loredaeron (drops from Mal'Ganis)
and these are things that would be good drops for Cordia (unless my judgement is bad and she deems otherwise)
Azjol Nerub: Strands of Gossamer (drops from Hadronox)
Old Kingdom: Bracers of the Herald (drops from Herald Volazj)
Violet Hold: Lavanthor's Talisman (drops from Lavanthor), Bolstered Legplates (drops from Cyanigosa)
Gundrak: Horn-Tipped Gauntlets (Drops from Gal'Darah), Pauldrons of the Colossus (drops from Drakari Elemental)
Utgarde Pinnacle: Red Sword of Courage (drops from King Ymiron)
So what does everyone else need from Heroics? Let me know so I can compile a checklist. Also we should be prioritzing based on who is the most geared currently. According to Wow Heroes, our ranking is as follows:
1 - Omnissiah
2 - Bevier
3 - Acidraven
4 - Ozzmodiar
5 - Traster
Cordia fits in there right between Acid and Ozz, she really just need to be defense capped more than anything.
Aletia if you're reading and there is anything you want, let us know! Same for Ank and hell anybody else that is bad enough to be reading this site.
Edit:
Here's Traster's my work proxy is a PoS and for some reason keeps signing me out when i try to psot comments so I can't post it that way
I love writing a whole post and it not saving...
This is what I need:
Drak'Tharon Keep - King Dred's Helm - King Dred
The Nexus - Dragon Slayer's Sabatons - Keri
Halls of Stone - Leggings of the Stone Halls - Sjonnir the Ironshaper
Culling of Strat - Mobius Band - Chrono-Lord Epoch
I also need:
Titanium Impact Band - Jewelcrafting (I think Bev is working on this now.)
Theme Songs
To any new Bad Dude readers out there, its important to know that each member of team bad dudes has a theme song. Theme songs empower you and mock your foes as you bust out dances moves as you stomp mudholes into them, so reply back to this post with what your theme song is.
mine is
(to the tune of the Fall Guy Theme song)
Well I'm not the kind to DPS and tell but I've been seen fighting OS and Naxx. I never fight with anything less than a heroic, epic. I've been on fire with Telestra, gone slow with a dragon named Keristrasza but somehow they just don't end up alive. Dead,dead. It's a death-defying life I lead. I take my chances.I DPS for a livin' in the guild raids. I might blow up a tall building, I might kill with my jousting mount, but I'm Acidraven, whose DPS outshines a star. Super nova. I've never spent much time in pvp but I taught the Horde plenty. It's true I hire my body out for pay (GP). I've gotten frozen over Utgarde Pinnacle, blown up in Violet Hold but when I end up dead it's only a walk (hey, hey). I might jump an open drawbridge or Tarzan from a Sholazar basin vine'cause I'm Acidraven and f’ing nuts.
mine is
(to the tune of the Fall Guy Theme song)
Well I'm not the kind to DPS and tell but I've been seen fighting OS and Naxx. I never fight with anything less than a heroic, epic. I've been on fire with Telestra, gone slow with a dragon named Keristrasza but somehow they just don't end up alive. Dead,dead. It's a death-defying life I lead. I take my chances.I DPS for a livin' in the guild raids. I might blow up a tall building, I might kill with my jousting mount, but I'm Acidraven, whose DPS outshines a star. Super nova. I've never spent much time in pvp but I taught the Horde plenty. It's true I hire my body out for pay (GP). I've gotten frozen over Utgarde Pinnacle, blown up in Violet Hold but when I end up dead it's only a walk (hey, hey). I might jump an open drawbridge or Tarzan from a Sholazar basin vine'cause I'm Acidraven and f’ing nuts.
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