Core Mechanics Change via Patch

[Zarathustra]

Here's the thread: http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.h...=43824970&sid=1

And here are the blue quotes regarding...

Hunter Agility to RAP functionality:

Yep. It's a core change to the mechanics so you will see it in the patch.

The best rule of thumb when trying to figure out what is and isn't coming is to think of what is considered a 'core' part of the game itself and seperate it from what is expansion only and doesn't effect the entire game.

I know people are still trying to get a feel for what to expect and I realize that for many it won't sink in until they see it. I've always been a 'hands on' sort of player myself. Experiencing something for me is usually better than theorizing about it.

UI changes (/script abilities and Decursive) and Pet Scaling:

UI as well and I believe pet scaling however I'm not 100% on that one. I may have to go back through some notes and double check so don't count that as gospel.

*edit- Just so you are aware, WHEN this all happens we will have notes to try to cover the changes. We don't always manage to get every detail in the patch notes but we try to get the most important things in where we can. I know many people have more questions but those questions will be best answered when you read the notes that way all the answers are in one place for you.

I hope that helps a bit.

Tuning Encounters that were made with Decursive in mind:

I'm sorry but word is still the same. We will not be changing those encounters or adjusting them at this point in time. There are players that have done them without needing decursive (don't stone me for saying that) but for the most part, as players are able to level up with the expansion, those encounters become less of a challenge and by adjusting them we could end up trivializing them rather than helping players accomplish beating them.

Will there be a PTR up to test these things?

All in good time my cynical friend. All in good time.:)

All quotes by Nethaera.


In summary...
New agility mechanics for hunters.
Possible pet scaling.
Decursive gone.
Encounters untouched.
As one might infer from the "anything that's part of the core game" comment, downranking of spells alterred to receive less +heal.
And finally, we'll have a PTR up before the patch goes in, so no worries about it being a surprise one Tuesday morning without any warning.