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#27 Feb 20 2007 at 7:34 PM Rating: Good
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VVillow wrote:
Every map I see online, they never have the Throne to the north revealed (which can only be opened with a flying mount). I find that quite odd.


They were probably taken early beta and or early release, then never updated when people got to 70 and were able to fly up to reveal it. I also think that for the longest time in the beta the cap was only like 68, so you COULDN'T have a flying mount period. You're right in that it is odd though, you'd think they would update them with the new area... but, whatever.
#28 Feb 20 2007 at 9:28 PM Rating: Decent
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This quest line (there are 2 subquests) does not appear to be in the game anymore. It might be something you would like to remove from the site.

The Citidel's Reach
http://wow.allakhazam.com/db/quest.html?wquest=10122

Edited, Feb 21st 2007 6:51am by Gnoshfurt

Edited, Feb 21st 2007 8:32pm by Gnoshfurt
#29 Feb 20 2007 at 10:44 PM Rating: Excellent
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They were probably taken early beta and or early release, then never updated when people got to 70 and were able to fly up to reveal it. I also think that for the longest time in the beta the cap was only like 68, so you COULDN'T have a flying mount period. You're right in that it is odd though, you'd think they would update them with the new area... but, whatever.


You're assumption is correct...at least in this case. As for why I've never replaced it with an updated picture, I don't particularly care to redo the entire map just to fill in the background image in the one sub-section of the map. I did some patchwork on the Terokkar map (when I realized I was missing a section in the middle of the Bone Wastes) and it was a bit of a nuisance getting everything to line up just right with where the old picture had been. Not gut-wrenching horrible, but meh, I'm lazy.

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This may or may not have been the case in BETA. But, so that everyone knows, you can get the NON-epic flying mounts at level 68. I believe the level on this this was changed to keep everyone on an even field vs the druid flight form level.


News to me. Are you sure that was *only* during beta? You never hear about anyone going to Tempest Keep at level 68 or 69.
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#30 Feb 21 2007 at 4:45 AM Rating: Decent
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Good job on the map. Some remarks concerning Hellfire Peninsula.

1. Although it is possible to enter the zone with just 58 (or even lower than that) I would recommend against it. It's better suited to be 60. Every quest gives the best amount of experience and quest reward for that level. Yes, even for warriors! Also it helps very much to have a fast mount to run past some mob groups.

2. I have done this zone three times already, both with Horde and Alliance characters. Both factions have a main base (Thrallmar/Honor Hold) and a secondary base (Falcon Watch/Temple of Telhamat). All of those have an inn to bind your hearthstone to. There are quests available to lead you all over the place in a nice progression, even to the secondary base. Only at Falcon Watch/Telhamat you can learn the Artisan First Aid skill upgrade and the necessary books to level First Aid.

3. I found that the monsters in Hellfire Peninsula are in general easier to kill than in Silithus or Eastern Plaguelands. (However, after you gained 62+ go back to Silithus/Eastern Plaguelands and enjoy the lower aggro radius and how easily you can whack them now. :)) On the other hand one has to be careful about some monsters and about added monsters while fighting already. Added monsters, especially helboars or vultures, can lead to death very quickly. Also the respawn rate when the area is highly populated with other players can rise to unbearable levels. I advise strongly to group with others while doing quests in Skyfall Ridge, Den of Haal'esh and Zeth'Gor!

4. One group quest is mandatory alone for its reward: Overlord!

You really do not need exceptional gear to survive in Hellfire Peninsula, and I geared up my mage with many quest rewards. At the end I could choose between three very good staves (all blue).

Is it just me or are some Horde side quest in general harder than the Alliance pendants? For example collecting the blood of the fel orcs in Zeth'Gor versus collecting the insignias on the Alliance. Boiling Blood and Cursed Talismans. While the talismans do not drop frequently the same goes for the blood. Additionally you have to use the blood near a cauldron and every time a swarm of scarabs attacks you when you do it. Best class choice for that quest on horde side: Mage.

I think the zone is very well done and thought out. It's breathtaking and massive at the same time. PVP is possible and concentrated at one point. Many nice ideas and funny quests. Thumbs up to Blizzard for that one.
#31 Feb 21 2007 at 5:03 AM Rating: Decent
About the Boiling Blood quest, it is possible to use the cauldron and not get hit.

Stand in the runed circle on the ground next to the cauldron at the limit of your 'clickable gear' distance. Then click the cauldron, the scarabs will come out but they won't reach you.

I did the first boiling blood the reglar way, almost dying to the swarm of scarabs. The rest of the batch went without any problems.
#32 Feb 21 2007 at 6:45 AM Rating: Decent
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...when people got to 70 and were able to fly up to reveal it. I also think that for the longest time in the beta the cap was only like 68, so you COULDN'T have a flying mount period.

for a long time in beta the cap was 67, not 68, so no druid flight form either.
Gnoshfurt wrote:
This may or may not have been the case in BETA. But, so that everyone knows, you can get the NON-epic flying mounts at level 68. I believe the level on this this was changed to keep everyone on an even field vs the druid flight form level.

o rly? never heard anything about being able to get the first flying mount at 68. mine still says it requires lvl70.
#33 Feb 21 2007 at 11:34 AM Rating: Decent
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Ignore any wording on the level 68 flying mounts, I was fed bad information from a Guildie. LOL
#34 Feb 21 2007 at 11:45 AM Rating: Decent
I am enjoying this zone so far. I came back to WoW after about 7 months of being WoWless... and within two weeks of playing I've replaced almost all my equipment just with the quest rewards...

And I started with 0 gold! I gave all my gold to my guildmaster last June, and I have 55 already.
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#35 Feb 21 2007 at 7:40 PM Rating: Decent
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Azuarc is now my favorite admin, as usual you've done excellent work.

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Here's a quick guide to getting a really nice trinket on only a 90 second cooldown. Only takes about half an hour to complete. You get to choose one of the three listed below.

Trinket A: Bladefist's Breadth

Trinket B: Vengeance of the Illidari

Trinket C: Regal Protectorate

Invasion Point: Annihilator (this area is located just north of Thrallmar)

Located here is a mob named Warbringer Arix'Amal. There is a long series of chain quests that will eventually lead you to him, but you DO NOT need to comoplete all those before you do this, heck you could even go up as a fresh level 58 new to Outlands and get this right away. Arix is a level 62 non elite mob. The mobs in the area do wander close together and pulling him alone would be a difficult task. I suggest two level 60's to clear the area to him comfortably.

Once you kill him, he'll drop a note.(this note has had 100% drop rate for my friends and I) Alliance, head to Honor Hold and bring the note to an NPC on the 2nd floor of the keep. Hordies, take it to Magister Bloodhawk in Thrallmar.

He'll offer a quest to you. Alliance, grab the Overlord quest. You then proceed to the Pool's of Aggonar to kill Arazzius the Cruel, a 63 Elite. He's pretty tough, so you should take a full group or close to it. (people report being able to kite him to Thrallmar for the guards to kill, if you're foolish enough to attempt)

I can't confirm if the Horde get's the quest called Cruel's Intentions upon handing the note to the npc, perhaps someone else can shed some light on this.

Good luck!
#36 Mar 07 2007 at 11:38 AM Rating: Decent
I came to Hellfire as a 58. It is doable but not easy. However, if you stick it out the rewards are well worth it! You replace all your gear in this zone alone. Really it is quite fantastic.
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