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Stelaris

< Socially Inept >

Hydraxis

0. Flying mount changes latest PTR patch? 07/10/2009 06:01:29 PM PDT

So apparently, Flying Mounts are a 1.5 second cast now on the PTR, and Zarhym said to create a new thread on it. So here's the thread.

Zar, is it intended? Will this be going live? :)

Zarhym

Blizzard Poster

1. Re: Flying mount changes latest PTR patch? 07/10/2009 06:06:14 PM PDT

Yes, it is intended. We changed our minds and decided to apply the shortened cast time to flying mounts as well for convenience. The latest version of the patch notes (linked below) still say that only ground mounts will have the reduced cast time. This will be updated in the next version of the 3.2.0 PTR notes.

For those that were confused about the Headless Horseman mount functionality and tooltip error on the PTR (it said "instant cast"), the tooltip should now read "1.5 second cast" which applies whether being used in a flight or no-flight zone.

PTR Notes: http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=17899680776&sid=1

Those who accept will find that acceptance in return
We have been trimmed down like hedges
Told just to sit and wilt and spit at each other from a distance
With constant resistance from you

Jadedejah

Skywall

2. Re: Flying mount changes latest PTR patch? 07/10/2009 06:07:42 PM PDT

Thank Zarhym. I think it's a good change. The disconnect between the cast times just wouldn't have felt right.

Shikoba

< Tunnel Vision >

Blackwing Lair

3. Re: Flying mount changes latest PTR patch? 07/10/2009 06:08:32 PM PDT

Q u o t e:
Yes, it is intended. We changed our minds and decided to apply the shortened cast time to flying mounts as well for convenience. The latest version of the patch notes (linked below) still say that only ground mounts will have the reduced cast time. This will be updated in the next version of the 3.2.0 PTR notes.

For those that were confused about the Headless Horseman mount functionality and tooltip error on the PTR (it said "instant cast"), the tooltip should now read "1.5 second cast" which applies whether being used in a flight or no-flight zone.

PTR Notes: http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=17899680776&sid=1

That's awesome! Thank you for changing your minds. :)

Stelaris

< Socially Inept >

Hydraxis

4. Re: Flying mount changes latest PTR patch? 07/10/2009 06:09:37 PM PDT

Cool beans, Zar. :D People will probably complain about world pvp dying even more, but meh, let 'em. Personally, as someone with two gathering toons (one of which is a druid, instant cast flight form wins, plus ability to herb in form), the cast time on mounts will be awesome :D

Zutar

< Inhuman >

Gurubashi

5. Re: Flying mount changes latest PTR patch? 07/10/2009 06:16:34 PM PDT

Zarhym, I hope you aren't done checking this thread.

I noticed the change to the flying machine (thanks!) in the patch notes. Do tailors get a similar deal with their carpets? Because no mention of it is made in the notes yet.

Warkip

< Wrath Dynasty >

Aerie Peak

6. Re: Flying mount changes latest PTR patch? 07/10/2009 06:22:15 PM PDT

Q u o t e:
Zarhym, I hope you aren't done checking this thread.

I noticed the change to the flying machine (thanks!) in the patch notes. Do tailors get a similar deal with their carpets? Because no mention of it is made in the notes yet.

The flying carpets aren't as materials intensive in comparison to the choppers. I wouldn't mind a little change to the carpets, but to be honest, I made 10 of those things on my tailor when leveling up. I wouldn't dream of doing such a thing for the helicopter, changed mats or not. :(

edit: sheesh, my internet's been too whacked out tonight, deleted the double post :(

[ Post edited by Warkip ]

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Zutar

< Inhuman >

Gurubashi

8. Re: Flying mount changes latest PTR patch? 07/10/2009 06:24:41 PM PDT

Q u o t e:

The flying carpets aren't as materials intensive in comparison to the choppers. I wouldn't mind a little change to the carpets, but to be honest, I made 10 of those things on my tailor when leveling up. I wouldn't dream of doing such a thing for the helicopter, changed mats or not. :(

It's not so much the materials as the level requirement and tailoring requirement that concerned me. I'd just like to have my priest's carpet at 60.

Warkip

< Wrath Dynasty >

Aerie Peak

9. Re: Flying mount changes latest PTR patch? 07/10/2009 06:26:00 PM PDT

Ah, I see what you mean now. Yeah, it'd be a nice change. Even if it's just a "Drab Carpet" - Gray, no gems on the corners, made of Imbued Netherweave.

INTERNAL MEMO FROM: Kil'jaeden
TO: Illidan Stormrage, Kael'thas Sunstrider, Lady Vashj
RE: 25 Annoying People

Anyone ever try killing those guys with the glowy hands in the back first?

Melatonin

Shadowmoon

10. Re: Flying mount changes latest PTR patch? 07/10/2009 06:29:28 PM PDT

Great, now world pvp will be even more dead.

Yada yada yada, I hope your 1.5 seconds is convenience is worth all the frustration I will experience when the badz just mount up and fly away.

Remember folks, the War in warcraft only exists inside designated zones and instances. =/

Andle
<Illumina>
http://www.wowarmory.com/character-sheet.xml?r=Shadowmoon&n=Andle

Zutar

< Inhuman >

Gurubashi

11. Re: Flying mount changes latest PTR patch? 07/10/2009 06:54:28 PM PDT

Dang, I seem to have left my Floating Skull whistle in my other pants...

Zarhym

Blizzard Poster

12. Re: Flying mount changes latest PTR patch? 07/10/2009 07:19:57 PM PDT

Q u o t e:

It's not so much the materials as the level requirement and tailoring requirement that concerned me. I'd just like to have my priest's carpet at 60.

I'll inquire about this. :)

Those who accept will find that acceptance in return
We have been trimmed down like hedges
Told just to sit and wilt and spit at each other from a distance
With constant resistance from you

Zutar

< Inhuman >

Gurubashi

13. Re: Flying mount changes latest PTR patch? 07/10/2009 07:21:13 PM PDT

Q u o t e:

I'll inquire about this. :)

Thanks!

Zephur

< Atlantis >

Garona

14. Re: Flying mount changes latest PTR patch? 07/10/2009 07:37:52 PM PDT

Q u o t e:

I'll inquire about this. :)

How about letting us all herb without dismounting like Druids can do?

Busthree

Runetotem

16. Re: Flying mount changes latest PTR patch? 07/10/2009 07:44:05 PM PDT

Q u o t e:
you don't have to keep kicking world pvp it's already dead, bliz....

Madia

< The Seldarine >

Maelstrom

17. Re: Flying mount changes latest PTR patch? 07/10/2009 07:47:39 PM PDT

Q u o t e:
Yes, it is intended. We changed our minds and decided to apply the shortened cast time to flying mounts as well for convenience. The latest version of the patch notes (linked below) still say that only ground mounts will have the reduced cast time. This will be updated in the next version of the 3.2.0 PTR notes.

For those that were confused about the Headless Horseman mount functionality and tooltip error on the PTR (it said "instant cast"), the tooltip should now read "1.5 second cast" which applies whether being used in a flight or no-flight zone.

PTR Notes: http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=17899680776&sid=1

I'm reading that a lot of people find this change cheap in PvP situations.

Nerfs don't ruin the game. Other players do that.

Aliera

Nesingwary

18. Re: Flying mount changes latest PTR patch? 07/10/2009 07:50:24 PM PDT

Odd, I ran into a flagged 62 tauren DK attempting to tag all the helboars for the CE quest just last night. I PVP'ed their world, and then they were dead.

Good times.

Perhaps our resident whiners aren't aware of how difficult it is to mount up on a flying mount when they're "In Combat"???

As for myself, I'm looking forward to the changes, and hoping that someday ... *someday* I'll be able to fly over Ironforge and land on the runway.

:)

Viscéra

< Immortal Overlords >

Hellscream

19. Re: Flying mount changes latest PTR patch? 07/10/2009 07:58:58 PM PDT

So why doesn't druid flight form have a 1.5 second casting time?

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