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Zarhym

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0. Arena Point Reminder Updated 11/07/2008 03:25:07 PM PST

We have created this new thread to reflect some updates we have made to the way in which arena points and seasons will be handled as we transition into Wrath of the Lich King.

We wanted to remind everyone that Arena season 4 is coming to a close. During next Tuesday's maintenance on November 11th, all arena teams, as well as ratings, will be wiped and arena charter NPCs disabled. However, arena points will persist until the beginning of the next arena season, or until a player reaches level 71. Thus, Arena points will be rewarded for rated games played this week and players will be able to purchase Arena items that do not require a team or personal rating. Upon the close of Arena season 4, players at level 70 will continue to be able to play skirmish Arena matches against other level 70 opponents even after Wrath of the Lich King launches.

Arena season 5 is currently scheduled to begin on December 16th, and once that happens players who have reached level 80 will be able to compete in rated arena matches where they can gain arena points which can be used to purchase level 80 arena gear, as well as compete for end-of-season rewards. Players who remain at level 70 after Season 5 begins will still have access to rated arena matches against other level 70 players. Two new skirmish brackets will be made available (71-75, 76-80) for players who wish to hone their arena skills while leveling in Northrend.

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Jaedenar

1. Re: Arena Point Reminder Updated 11/07/2008 03:27:49 PM PST

First

Ximi

Shadowmoon

2. Re: Arena Point Reminder Updated 11/07/2008 03:28:19 PM PST

17th

Meracalis

Firetree

3. Re: Arena Point Reminder Updated 11/07/2008 03:28:36 PM PST

So basically all the points I've made since the patch are useless.

/wrists

Outrider

Stonemaul

4. Re: Arena Point Reminder Updated 11/07/2008 03:29:40 PM PST

Thanks for clearing that up, even if I don't like it.

Oh and thanks for the points this week, lol, that will make some people pretty happy.

@ ret paladin above me:

I can't believe you're sub-1500 as ret. Find an arcane mage and go 60-3 or something, your class is ridiculously overpowered, and it really is no one's fault except your own if you haven't gotten enough points and rating since 3.0 to buy whatever you want with your spec.

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Giantwang

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Thaurissan

5. Re: Arena Point Reminder Updated 11/07/2008 03:31:58 PM PST

indeed ... ohh well

Riitoken

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Lothar

6. Re: Arena Point Reminder Updated 11/07/2008 03:33:08 PM PST

Q u o t e:
So basically all the points I've made since the patch are useless.

/wrists

Yes. Blizzard has simply decided to @#@@e on all of the time and energy players spent in accumulating arena points believing they'd be useful in season5.

Funkastic

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Thaurissan

7. Re: Arena Point Reminder Updated 11/07/2008 03:37:02 PM PST

Please clarify whether arena points will rollover BEFORE the maintenance, allowing players to pick up a last piece of gear.

Bloodthurst

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Blackhand

9. Re: Arena Point Reminder Updated 11/07/2008 03:37:47 PM PST

So let me get this straight people who need there say called shoulders and need this weeks points to get them can not even though thats there only item they need cause What ur saying is that ill get points but since shoulders require 2200 PR and TEam rating i wont be able to thats still not fair as u read on the last thread ppl were getting there s4 shoulders or weps but they didnt have the points to do so and was waiting for tuesday to get them Please fix this not for my favor but for everyone eles who worked had to get the items. People pay alot of money to play this game and for me i played for about 4 years now if u add the money up its alot a month. This is the first time i ever heard of something so stupid as this and i know its ur job but ur a GM u have ur stuff handed to you and others are not as lucky as you are atleast appreciate others and allow them to keep there PR and Team ratings untill they hit 71 Then Wipe it i think that would solve alot of the problems. I hope u will agree

Riitoken

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Lothar

10. Re: Arena Point Reminder Updated 11/07/2008 03:40:30 PM PST

Q u o t e:
wait, but since arena teams wipe won't be people still not have the PR anyways even if they get points? rofl.

That is correct. Based on the OP if you don't make your rating TR and PR before the grand butt wipe of 2008 ... you are screwed.

Elix

Frostmane

11. Re: Arena Point Reminder Updated 11/07/2008 03:42:13 PM PST

Q u o t e:
Thus, Arena points will be rewarded for rated games played this week and players will be able to purchase Arena items that do not require a team or personal rating.

Still terrible... as 90% of the gear that you can buy require a personal rating.... thanks for pwning us again blizz.

Riitoken

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Lothar

12. Re: Arena Point Reminder Updated 11/07/2008 03:42:49 PM PST

Q u o t e:
So let me get this straight people who need there say called shoulders and need this weeks points to get them can not even though thats there only item they need cause What ur saying is that ill get points but since shoulders require 2200 PR and TEam rating i wont be able to thats still not fair as u read on the last thread ppl were getting there s4 shoulders or weps but they didnt have the points to do so and was waiting for tuesday to get them Please fix this not for my favor but for everyone eles who worked had to get the items. People pay alot of money to play this game and for me i played for about 4 years now if u add the money up its alot a month. This is the first time i ever heard of something so stupid as this and i know its ur job but ur a GM u have ur stuff handed to you and others are not as lucky as you are atleast appreciate others and allow them to keep there PR and Team ratings untill they hit 71 Then Wipe it i think that would solve alot of the problems. I hope u will agree

Yes. If they don't remove the gear ratings then once the season closes they are basically making it forever impossible for people to complete S3 and/or S4 sets - which is identical to removing the rated gear from the game forever.

Note the use of the word "skirmish" in relation to level 70 after the 11th. There is no indication that rating at level 70 is possible after the 11th.

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Dilanda

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Mug'thol

14. Re: Arena Point Reminder Updated 11/07/2008 03:48:04 PM PST

Again, this does not solve the issue many of us are having.

Most of the season 4 gear requires rating. Personally, I spent a good deal amount of time getting 2050 to purchase the season 4 weapon. I will have enough points this Tuesday, assuming points will be awarded. What you're saying now, is that I will still not be able to purchase the weapon, as teams will be reset. It cannot be that hard to say, freeze personal ratings and allow people to purchase gear... Even if only for a day.

I know many others who will have enough for shoulders, s3 weapon, various other important pieces of gear that do require rating.

You're almost there, why not just stick to the original plan of having arena points reset at 71, and allow us to continue arenaing at 70 if we choose.

Flii

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Windrunner

15. Re: Arena Point Reminder Updated 11/07/2008 03:50:43 PM PST

So, what you're saying is we're still screwed. Gee, thanks the update.

And FYI, telling us today is NOT A REMINDER.

Narelia

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Black Dragonflight

16. Re: Arena Point Reminder Updated 11/07/2008 03:51:36 PM PST

Seriously why not wait until WotLK actualy comes out ? Why not wait a week ? I got 2200 atm and basicaly what your saying is sorry but we don't care about you playing arenas. Your decision is most unlogical and here is the why in the form of a question : What's the point of still giving point and reseting it next season ? Buy items without personal rating ? why ? all those item will now be useless so what's the point to continue giving point after this week ?

I wanted my shoulder next week because I earned them but I guess you really don't care that much about your customers. If you do care then fix the problem with a real solution and just wait 1 damn week instead of surprising us with this right after we played all week.

Narelia, 70 Mage
Jaleann, 70 Warrior
Felya, 70 Warlock
Khernn, 70 Priest
Melianor, 70 Druid

Lodak

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Lightning's Blade

17. Re: Arena Point Reminder Updated 11/07/2008 03:56:33 PM PST

from the way the post is worded it all says arena vendors will be locked during maintnence from the way i read it anyways it sounds as though hes just passing down info the way he understood it . Wich should give a brief time from when arena points are awarded to the the time maintnence is taking place if this isn't the case then the post should read no points will be awarded prior to maintnence to clear up things

Riitoken

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Lothar

18. Re: Arena Point Reminder Updated 11/07/2008 03:57:49 PM PST

Q u o t e:
Again, this does not solve the issue many of us are having.

Most of the season 4 gear requires rating. Personally, I spent a good deal amount of time getting 2050 to purchase the season 4 weapon. I will have enough points this Tuesday, assuming points will be awarded. What you're saying now, is that I will still not be able to purchase the weapon, as teams will be reset. It cannot be that hard to say, freeze personal ratings and allow people to purchase gear... Even if only for a day.

I know many others who will have enough for shoulders, s3 weapon, various other important pieces of gear that do require rating.

You're almost there, why not just stick to the original plan of having arena points reset at 71, and allow us to continue arenaing at 70 if we choose.

Essentially they have locked points to where they are now so if you still need points you are screwed.

If you still need rating then you have until the 11th to make otherwise you are also screwed.

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