Comments on: November Q&A http://www.drainingsouls.net/2007/11/02/november-qa/ A World of Warcraft (and MMO) blog Tue, 18 Nov 2008 15:35:00 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 By: Adrenis http://www.drainingsouls.net/2007/11/02/november-qa/#comment-53 Adrenis Sat, 03 Nov 2007 14:50:03 +0000 http://drainingsouls.net/2007/11/02/november-qa/#comment-53 Sure thing, Polecat. The term retnoob is a derisive nickname that some people use to criticize Retribution Paladins, while others use it somewhat affectionately. I mentioned it in my Talent Spec article and Glossary just to let people know that it exists and what it means. Personally, my feelings on Ret are somewhat mixed. Like I mentioned in my Talent Spec article, it's generally considered the best leveling spec. Pallies usually have little downtime and spec'ing Ret gives them some needed offensive capabilities. At the level cap, I think Ret is an OK spec. I don't really think it's the best use of a Pally, but it's certainly not a useless spec. Also, rumor says it's gonna get a big buff in Patch 2.3, which may improve things significantly. So to sum up, if you're leveling, give Ret a try. I think you'll like it. At 70, stay Ret if you want to, but just be aware that you might take some ribbing about it. I'll change the wording of the question above to perhaps clarify things a bit. Edit: I've also added this to the article in case others had the same question. Sure thing, Polecat. The term retnoob is a derisive nickname that some people use to criticize Retribution Paladins, while others use it somewhat affectionately. I mentioned it in my Talent Spec article and Glossary just to let people know that it exists and what it means.

Personally, my feelings on Ret are somewhat mixed. Like I mentioned in my Talent Spec article, it’s generally considered the best leveling spec. Pallies usually have little downtime and spec’ing Ret gives them some needed offensive capabilities. At the level cap, I think Ret is an OK spec. I don’t really think it’s the best use of a Pally, but it’s certainly not a useless spec. Also, rumor says it’s gonna get a big buff in Patch 2.3, which may improve things significantly.

So to sum up, if you’re leveling, give Ret a try. I think you’ll like it. At 70, stay Ret if you want to, but just be aware that you might take some ribbing about it.

I’ll change the wording of the question above to perhaps clarify things a bit.

Edit: I’ve also added this to the article in case others had the same question.

]]> By: Polecat http://www.drainingsouls.net/2007/11/02/november-qa/#comment-52 Polecat Sat, 03 Nov 2007 10:44:27 +0000 http://drainingsouls.net/2007/11/02/november-qa/#comment-52 If I answer (partly) one of your questions, could you expand one of your answers? As for a Ravager as a pet, if you're alliance, head to the Dreanai starting areas. North-east end of Azuremist Isle, and between the Naga and the Void-walker look alikes on the east beach of Bloodmist Isle hangs out a series of lower leveled Ravagers. No idea where you'd find them on Hoarde side tho... Okay, now with that out of the way, I gotta ask something. Your answer about the Pally was to go to the Retribution tree... But wait, back in your class comments, AND your glossary, the term "retnoob" came up as a reference to the fact only noobs would choose a Retribution Paladin.... Can we get some clarification on this? If I answer (partly) one of your questions, could you expand one of your answers?

As for a Ravager as a pet, if you’re alliance, head to the Dreanai starting areas. North-east end of Azuremist Isle, and between the Naga and the Void-walker look alikes on the east beach of Bloodmist Isle hangs out a series of lower leveled Ravagers. No idea where you’d find them on Hoarde side tho…

Okay, now with that out of the way, I gotta ask something. Your answer about the Pally was to go to the Retribution tree… But wait, back in your class comments, AND your glossary, the term “retnoob” came up as a reference to the fact only noobs would choose a Retribution Paladin…. Can we get some clarification on this?

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