Month: May 2005

On behalf of the existing player base in Strangely Ironic, we would like to extend our warmest welcome to the gang from Immortal Vigilantes & Aspects of the Dragon who have relocated into the realms that is SI.

This expansion will allow the guild to regularly tackle end-game instances such Stratholme, Scholomance, Blackrock Spire and Dire Maul without need to wait or rely in random pickups. This is beneficial in so many ways to all members.

We are very excited by this news, and look forward to announcing more signings shortly.

Just a little competition idea for everyone – post in the photo gallery your pics of kills that you’re particularly proud of, for one reason or another! Did you just one shot an injured mage in the middle of a pack of angry horde… AND get away? Did you just team up with a group of mages and use AoE to kill an entire horde raid? Or perhaps you just ganked fifty low lvl horde in ten seconds, and you’re feeling very smug, you bastard. We won’t believe you unless you show us! And even then we may accuse you of doctoring the image. 🙂

Circulating the Internet at the present time are multiple fun and funny videos themed in the World of Warcraft. In order to provide faster downloads for our guild members, some of the best videos are available below:

The Famous Leeroy 17MB
Sorrow Hill, a Mage in Power 100MB
A Wedding in Warcraft 90MB
Music – World of Warcraft is a Feeling 4MB
Without You, Warcraft Romance 30MB

We have many Level 60’s coming up in the ranks. This means more instance runs, more Strangely Ironic members, and not so many groups with randoms (which is great for looting, and being able to get your sets).

For some it can also mean the end of a long journey. However, it’s not the end, it’s actually the beginning of a very different type of play style. While you can always start another character to begin the journey again, you’re missing out if you don’t play your Level 60 character, as there is a lot more to the game than just levelling!

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You’ve reached L60…now what?

For those of you who have reached the big 6-0, and are wondering what to do next, there are still a lot of things to do when you finish questing and grinding to complete a level.

[size=14″>Instances[/size”>
There are many instances for the Level 60, and you can go on instance runs for various reasons including:
• Better items and profession drops
• Loot (making money)
• Important quest items

Instances for Level 60s:
• Black Rock Depths
• Dire Maul
• Stratholme (live and dead side)
• Scholomonce
• Lower Black Rock Spire
• Upper Black Rock Spire
• Onyxia’s Lair
• Molten Core

Once you have the general layout, you can also increase your abilities by leading a raid party – or taking a 5 man party to an instance (Please note this is definitely not going to be successful if you go to Onyxia’s Lair or Molten Core which are raid instances).

[size=14″>Keys[/size”>
There are quite a few keys that you need to access all areas. While you should be OK if someone else in your raid has the needed key – it’s always nice to know you have them. Keys needed include:
• Black Rock Depths
• Dire Maul
• Stratholme
• Scholomonce
• Upper Black Rock Spire
• Onyxia’s Lair (Amulet [from Jail Break Quest”> needed on each member to attempt to kill Onyxia)
• Molten Core (Attunement quest needs to be completed to have access to Molten Core without going through the Black Rock Depths entrance)

[size=14″>Items[/size”>
The items drops from the high level instances are well worth getting. See Rare Set Drops Article. Once you have these, you then can collect your Epic Set Drops. Also included are items you can sell, or give to other guildies to help them along.

[size=14″>Stranglethorn Vale Chest[/size”>
This is a great challenge – which can lead to a high reward. Every 3 hours, a chest is dropped in the middle of the STV arena. Battle everyone else to get to the chest. You can also team up with others to get the rewards. Rewards vary from green and blue items (including weapons and 16 slot bags) to gold!

[size=14″>PVP[/size”>
While PVP used to be all about beating the Horde back – they have now added the PVP ranking system. Not only do you get a cool rank in front of your name, but you also are able to purchase items not available to the general public (and other items wholesale instead of retail). If you’re not in an instance, think about joining a raid and increasing your contribution points.

[size=14″>Battlegrounds[/size”>
With Battlegrounds imminent, we will keep you tuned. However, it does help your chances when you have better armour, weapons and abilities when you are against others in the battleground. Warring against other guilds is also a must – and we will keep you posted on that front.

[size=14″>Start again[/size”>
And for the times when you don’t have the hours to go to a raid, or you like the striving to level, start another character in a different class – and don’t forget to message us so your alt can join the guild! Once at L60, it gives you many more options in forming groups together.

Would you like to know where your rare set drops? Sick of looking up thottbot and just want a list of where you have to go?

Our new Article Rare Sets gives you the details of where you have to go for your Blue class sets. Now you can raid in the knowledge you are going to the right place.

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Rare Sets

[size=14″>Druid[/size”>

Head (BoP) – Wildheart Cowl – Darkmaster Gandling, Scholomance
Shoulder (BoP) – Wildheart Spaulders – Gizrul the Slavener, LBRS
Chest (BoP) – Wildheart Vest – General Drakkisath, UBRS
Wrist (BoE) – Wildheart Bracers – Random, Stratholme (Undead)
Hands (BoE) – Wildheart Gloves – Random, BRS
Waist (BoE) – Wildheart Belt – Random, Scholomance
Legs (BoP) – Wildheart Kilt – Baron Rivendare, Stratholme (Undead)
Feet (BoP) – Wildheart Boots – Mother Smolderweb, LBRS

Set Bonuses
3: +5 Nature Resistance.
5: Increases damage done by Nature spells and effects by up to 10.
6: Increases damage done by Arcane spells and effects by up to 15.
7: Increases healing done by spells and effects by up to 40.
8: +17 Stamina.; +17 Strength.

[size=14″>Hunter[/size”>

Head (BoP) – Beastalker’s Cap – Darkmaster Gandling, Scholomance
Shoulder (BoP) – Beaststalker’s Mantle – Overlord Wyrmthalak, LBRS
Chest (BoP) – Beaststalker’s Tunic – General Drakkisath, UBRS
Wrist (BoE) – Beaststalker’s Bindings – Random, Stratholme (Undead)
Hands (BoP) – Beaststalker’s Gloves – War Master Voone, LBRS
Waist (BoE) – Beaststalker’s Belt – Random, BRS
Legs (BoP) – Beaststalker’s Pants – Baron Rivendare, Stratholme (Undead)
Feet (BoP) – Beaststalker’s Boots – Nerub’enkan, Stratholme (Undead)

Set Bonuses
3: Attack Power increased by 15 when fighting Beasts.
5: Increased Bows +4; Increased Guns +4.
6: Improves your chance to get a critical strike by 1%.
7: Attack Power power increased by 20.
8: +60 ranged Attack Power.

[size=14″>Mage[/size”>

Head (BoP) – Magister’s Crown – Darkmaster Gandling, Scholomance
Shoulder (BoP) – Magister’s Mantle – Ras Frostwhisper, Scholomance
Chest (BoP) – Magister’s Robes – General Drakkisath, UBRS
Wrist (BoE) – Magister’s Bindings – Random, BRS
Hands (BoE) – Magister’s Gloves – Doctor Theolen Krastinov & Random, Scholomance
Waist (BoE) – Magister’s Belt – Random, Stratholme
Legs (BoP) – Magister’s Leggings – Baron Rivendare, Stratholme (Undead)
Feet (BoP) – Magister’s Boots – Postmaster Malown, Stratholme (Live)

Set Bonuses
3: Increases damage done by Frost spells and effects by up to 5.
5: +5 Arcane Resistance; +5 Fire Resistance; +5 Frost Resistance.
6: Increases damage done by Arcane spells and effects by up to 15.
7: Increases damage done by Fire spells and effects by up to 20.
8: +10 Intellect; Restores 8 mana to the player every 5 seconds.

[size=14″>Rogue[/size”>

Head (BoP) – Shadowcraft Cap – Darkmaster Gandling, Scholomance
Shoulder (BoP) – Shadowcraft Spaulders – Cannon Master Willey, Stratholme (Live)
Chest (BoP) – Shadowcraft Tunic – General Drakkisath, UBRS
Wrist (BoE) – Shadowcraft Bracers – Random, Scholomance
Hands (BoP) – Shadowcraft Gloves – Shadow Hunter Vosh’gajin, LBRS
Waist (BoE) – Shadowcraft Belt – Random, BRS
Legs (BoP) – Shadowcraft Pants – Baron Rivendare, Stratholme (Undead)
Feet (BoP) – Shadowcraft Boots – Rattlegore, Scholomance

Set Bonuses
3: Increased Daggers +2.
5: Increases your chance to dodge an attack by 1%.
6: Improves your chance to get a critical strike by 1%.
7: Improves your chance to hit by 2%.
8: Increases your damage dealt with offhand attacks by 4%.

[size=14″>Shaman[/size”>

Head (BoP) – Coif of Elements – Darkmaster Gandling, Scholomance
Shoulder (BoP) – Pauldrons of Elements – Gyth, UBRS
Chest (BoP) – Vest of Elements – General Drakkisath, UBRS
Wrist (BoE) – Bindings of Elements – Random, Stratholme
Hands (BoP) – Gauntlets of Elements – Pyroguard Emberseer, UBRS
Waist (BoE) – Cord of Elements – Random, BRS
Legs (BoP) – Kilt of Elements – Baron Rivendare, Stratholme (Undead)
Feet (BoP) – Boots of Elements – Urok Doomhowl, BRS

Set Bonuses
3: +50 Armor.
5: +5 Fire Resistance; +5 Frost Resistance; +5 Nature Resistance.
6: +15 Stamina.
7: Increases healing done by spells and effects by up to 40.
8: Improves your chance to get a critical strike with Nature spells by 2%.

[size=14″>Paladin[/size”>

Head (BoP) – Lightforge Helm – Darkmaster Gandling, Scholomance
Shoulder (BoP) – Lighforge Spaulders – The Beast, UBRS
Chest (BoP) – Lighforge Breastplate – General Drakkisath, UBRS
Wrist (BoE) – Lightforge Bracers – Random, Scholomance
Hands (BoP) – Lightforge Gauntlets – Emperor Dagran Thaurissan, BRD
Waist (BoE) – Lightforge Belt – Random, Stratholme
Legs (BoP) – Lightforge Legplates – Baron Rivendare, Stratholme (Undead)
Feet (BoP) – Lightforge Boots – Balnazzar, Stratholme (Live)

Set Bonuses
3: Increases healing done by spells and effects by up to 10.
5: +30 Attack Power when fighting Demons; +30 Attack Power when fighting Undead; +6 All Resistances.
7: +s1% chance to resist Fear spells and effects.
8: When the victim of a critical hit in combat, 1% chance to be sheathed in a magical shield absorbing the next 500 damage.

[size=14″>Priest[/size”>

Head (BoP) – Devout Crown – Darkmaster Gandling, Scholomance
Shoulder (BoP) – Devout Mantle – Solakar Flamewreath, UBRS
Chest (BoP) – Devout Robe – General Drakkisath, UBRS
Wrist (BoE) – Devout Bracers – Random, Stratholme
Hands (BoP) – Devout Gloves – Archivist Galford, Stratholme (Live)
Waist (BoE) – Devout Belt – Random, BRS
Legs (BoP) – Devout Pants – Baron Rivendare, Stratholme (Undead)
Feet (BoP) – Devout Boots – Maleki the Pallid, Stratholme (Undead)

Set Bonuses
3: Increases damage done by Shadow spells and effects by up to 5.
5: Increases damage done to Undead by magical spells and effects by up to 10.
6: +15 Shadow Resistance.
7: +20 Spirit.
8: Increases healing done by spells and effects by up to 50.

[size=14″>Warrior[/size”>

Head (BoP) – Helm of Valor – Darkmaster Gandling, Scholomance
Shoulder (BoP) – Spaulders of Valor – Warchief Rend Blackhand, UBRS
Chest (BoP) – Breastplate of Valor – General Drakkisath, UBRS
Wrist (BoE) – Bracers of Valor – Random, BRS
Hands (BoP) – Gauntlets of Valor – Ramstein the Gorger, Stratholme (Undead)
Waist (BoE) – Belt of Valor – Highlord Omokk, LBRS
Legs (BoP) – Legplates of Valor – Baron Rivendare, Stratholme (Undead)
Feet (BoP) – Boots of Valor – Kirtonos the Herald, Scholomance

Set Bonuses
3: +50 Armor.
5: +20 Attack Power.
6: When struck in combat inflicts 2 Arcane damage to the attacker.
7: Restores 5 health every 5 sec.
8: 1% chance to stun a victim struck in combat.

[size=14″>Warlock[/size”>

Head (BoP) – Dreadmist Mask – Darkmaster Gandling, Scholomance
Shoulder (BoP) – Dreadmist Mantle – Jandice Barov, Scholomance
Chest (BoP) – Dreadmist Robe – General Drakkisath, UBRS
Wrist (BoE) – Dreadmist Bracers – Random, BRS
Hands (BoE) – Dreadmist Wraps – Lorekeeper Polkelt & Random, Scholomance
Waist (BoE) – Dreadmist Belt – Random, Stratholme
Legs (BoP) – Dreadmist Leggings – Baron Rivendare, Stratholme (Undead)
Feet (BoP) – Dreadmist Sandals – Baroness Anastari, Stratholme (Undead)

Set Bonuses
3: +4 Fire Resistance; +4 Shadow Resistance.
5: Increases damage done to Demons by magical spells and effects by up to 10.
6: Increases damage done by Shadow spells and effects by up to 15.
7: Restores 2 health every 5 sec.