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Mumper

Blizzard Poster

20. Re: Did they lower Riding Skill costs again?? 09/25/2009 05:57:11 PM PDT

You guys are correct, we reduced the expert riding skill price in 3.2.2 to 225g. We also changed the faction discounts for the riding skill vendors in Honor Hold and Thrallmar to use Stormwind and Orgrimmar faction.

There are a couple reasons we made this change. First off, we wanted expert riding to be available to more people at level 60. 600g just did not seem like a reasonable expectation for most level 60 players to have when they roll into Hellfire Peninsula. Especially after purchasing your level 60 skills. The second change, regarding the factions just made a lot more sense this way since you will not have any Thrallmar or Honor Hold faction when you enter Hellfire.

Finally, I want to apologize for this change not making the patch notes. We strive to get every change we make into the notes but this one somehow slipped by. Once again, my apologies on that, but hopefully the lower price will help make up for it. ;)

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Turtlexii

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Mal'Ganis

21. Re: Did they lower Riding Skill costs again?? 09/25/2009 05:58:59 PM PDT

sounds like a good change to me.

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Satriani

Dunemaul

22. Re: Did they lower Riding Skill costs again?? 09/25/2009 05:59:09 PM PDT

And next up you're going to lower cold weather flying???

Please please please :D

Darenion

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Moon Guard

23. Re: Did they lower Riding Skill costs again?? 09/25/2009 05:59:10 PM PDT

Q u o t e:
You guys are correct, we reduced the expert riding skill price in 3.2.2 to 225g. We also changed the faction discounts for the riding skill vendors in Honor Hold and Thrallmar to use Stormwind and Orgrimmar faction.

There are a couple reasons we made this change. First off, we wanted expert riding to be available to more people at level 60. 600g just did not seem like a reasonable expectation for most level 60 players to have when they roll into Hellfire Peninsula. Especially after purchasing your level 60 skills. The second change, regarding the factions just made a lot more sense this way since you will not have any Thrallmar or Honor Hold faction when you enter Hellfire.

Finally, I want to apologize for this change not making the patch notes. We strive to get every change we make into the notes but this one somehow slipped by. Once again, my apologies on that, but hopefully the lower price will help make up for it. ;)

AWESOME! Now I can get this guy flying!

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Lightninghoof

24. Re: Did they lower Riding Skill costs again?? 09/25/2009 05:59:33 PM PDT

I'm so angry, I want a refund, cancel account, Aion, WoW is dying, etc, etc.

Oh wait, no I'm not. Good change. Thanks Blizz.

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Shadow Council

25. Re: Did they lower Riding Skill costs again?? 09/25/2009 05:59:48 PM PDT

First time I see this blue.

I apologize for my poor english.
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Exodar

27. Re: Did they lower Riding Skill costs again?? 09/25/2009 06:04:29 PM PDT

Q u o t e:
You guys are correct, we reduced the expert riding skill price in 3.2.2 to 225g. We also changed the faction discounts for the riding skill vendors in Honor Hold and Thrallmar to use Stormwind and Orgrimmar faction.

There are a couple reasons we made this change. First off, we wanted expert riding to be available to more people at level 60. 600g just did not seem like a reasonable expectation for most level 60 players to have when they roll into Hellfire Peninsula. Especially after purchasing your level 60 skills. The second change, regarding the factions just made a lot more sense this way since you will not have any Thrallmar or Honor Hold faction when you enter Hellfire.

Finally, I want to apologize for this change not making the patch notes. We strive to get every change we make into the notes but this one somehow slipped by. Once again, my apologies on that, but hopefully the lower price will help make up for it. ;)

Ah, cool!

Also, never seen you before Mumper, love your avatar!

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Minari

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The Scryers

28. Re: Did they lower Riding Skill costs again?? 09/25/2009 06:05:02 PM PDT

Q u o t e:

The second change, regarding the factions just made a lot more sense this way since you will not have any Thrallmar or Honor Hold faction when you enter Hellfire.

Being exalted with Valiance Expedition still convers a discount in WoTLK, Correct?

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Shredfangs

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Archimonde

29. Re: Did they lower Riding Skill costs again?? 09/25/2009 06:06:49 PM PDT

and this has to come out just 2 weeks after i buy my flyer for twice the price on this guy...

Aylissa

Area 52

30. Re: Did they lower Riding Skill costs again?? 09/25/2009 06:09:17 PM PDT

Q u o t e:
You guys are correct, we reduced the expert riding skill price in 3.2.2 to 225g. We also changed the faction discounts for the riding skill vendors in Honor Hold and Thrallmar to use Stormwind and Orgrimmar faction.

There are a couple reasons we made this change. First off, we wanted expert riding to be available to more people at level 60. 600g just did not seem like a reasonable expectation for most level 60 players to have when they roll into Hellfire Peninsula. Especially after purchasing your level 60 skills. The second change, regarding the factions just made a lot more sense this way since you will not have any Thrallmar or Honor Hold faction when you enter Hellfire.

Finally, I want to apologize for this change not making the patch notes. We strive to get every change we make into the notes but this one somehow slipped by. Once again, my apologies on that, but hopefully the lower price will help make up for it. ;)

Ty mysterious blue :)

Aylissa

Area 52

31. Re: Did they lower Riding Skill costs again?? 09/25/2009 06:10:29 PM PDT

Q u o t e:

Being exalted with Valiance Expedition still convers a discount in WoTLK, Correct?

Hehe, don't even think that's relevant now since you can get exalted even before you reach outland to ogrimmar/stormwind.

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Barthilas

32. Re: Did they lower Riding Skill costs again?? 09/25/2009 06:12:24 PM PDT

Nice to hear. Too bad I bought for my alt the day before patch >.<

Avianator

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Shattered Hand

33. Re: Did they lower Riding Skill costs again?? 09/25/2009 06:12:38 PM PDT

Sorry Crygil, new favorite blue avatar!

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Fezzie

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Thorium Brotherhood

34. Re: Did they lower Riding Skill costs again?? 09/25/2009 06:12:51 PM PDT

Thank you :)

Zarhym

Blizzard Poster

35. Re: Did they lower Riding Skill costs again?? 09/25/2009 06:14:02 PM PDT

Q u o t e:
You guys are correct, we reduced the expert riding skill price in 3.2.2 to 225g.

That was even news to me. In any event, my mage who hit 60 last night thanks you. ;)

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Thorium Brotherhood

36. Re: Did they lower Riding Skill costs again?? 09/25/2009 06:16:35 PM PDT

Q u o t e:

That was even news to me. In any event, my mage who hit 60 last night thanks you. ;)

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Minari

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The Scryers

37. Re: Did they lower Riding Skill costs again?? 09/25/2009 06:18:18 PM PDT

Q u o t e:

Hehe, don't even think that's relevant now since you can get exalted even before you reach outland to ogrimmar/stormwind.

Look at my class and try again.

I didn't wear tabards to get exalted with expedition so I could get my epic flying in northrend at a discount. I am going to be pissed if they change this and I have to go grind rep again.

And don't say tournament. I hate that crap.

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Deadmcmahon

Llane

38. Re: Did they lower Riding Skill costs again?? 09/25/2009 06:18:38 PM PDT

Well, this is a pleasant surprise.

Thanks for this change, I cannot tell you guys how much this is appreciated.

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Nesingwary

39. Re: Did they lower Riding Skill costs again?? 09/25/2009 06:19:03 PM PDT

Thanks for the change guys. My alts appreciate it.

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