04-13-2009, 07:08 AM
Flasks. Although considered a requirement by most serious raiding guilds, they've been underutilized by the Tribe so far throughout its progress through Naxxramas. Typically as few as 30% or less of our members come prepared with one (or two depending on the length of the raid). Some people use elixirs, which is better than not bringing anything at all, but still it is not as effective as the flask.
Many people who remember the days of MC and BWL are understandably turned-off by the prospect of gathering materials for what used to be a very involved process of resource gathering to make a simple two hour flask. But Blizzard has drastically reduced the costs of these, to the point where the reagent cost is only marginally higher than coming with elixirs, but with better overall stat bonuses and the guarantee that you won't lose the buff if you die or the raid wipes.
Now we realize that still, if you are not an herbalist/alchemist the actual task of researching the materials needed, purchasing them, and finding a skilled professional to make them for you is still a deterrant. That is why I, along with the support of the other officers, have decided to offer flasks for exchange at raids for the cost of a single Frost Lotus (usually on the auction house for less than 20 gold). Any of the Northrend flasks will be available at raids. For now, I'm limiting them to one per person on Mondays and Tuesdays, and two per person on Fridays. Please bring the Frost Lotus with you to the raid. Supplys right now are limited, so please if you can make or purchase the flask on your own please do so just in case. As I have the time and money to gather more frost lotuses and other herbs more will become available. If you have any questions please let me know.
Ishne aloe Por-ah.
Many people who remember the days of MC and BWL are understandably turned-off by the prospect of gathering materials for what used to be a very involved process of resource gathering to make a simple two hour flask. But Blizzard has drastically reduced the costs of these, to the point where the reagent cost is only marginally higher than coming with elixirs, but with better overall stat bonuses and the guarantee that you won't lose the buff if you die or the raid wipes.
Now we realize that still, if you are not an herbalist/alchemist the actual task of researching the materials needed, purchasing them, and finding a skilled professional to make them for you is still a deterrant. That is why I, along with the support of the other officers, have decided to offer flasks for exchange at raids for the cost of a single Frost Lotus (usually on the auction house for less than 20 gold). Any of the Northrend flasks will be available at raids. For now, I'm limiting them to one per person on Mondays and Tuesdays, and two per person on Fridays. Please bring the Frost Lotus with you to the raid. Supplys right now are limited, so please if you can make or purchase the flask on your own please do so just in case. As I have the time and money to gather more frost lotuses and other herbs more will become available. If you have any questions please let me know.
Ishne aloe Por-ah.
-Dentik