I mentioned the Raid and I'm working on RP addons list. But I've been asked about my addons before. So I made a quick list of what I enjoy using and why.
MyRP
Its fun to read what people come up with!
Altoholic
I have..TONS of alts... TONS... It helps me keep up with EVERYTHING!
AtlasLoot
Who drops what? Now I know! Its older then the journal but it includes list for PvP, Factions, Tier, ect for all classes/armors so when you have alts its a bit more info.
Skada
Gotta keep up with my damage!
SpeakinSpell
Its a fun addon.. Lets me make random jokes, gratz, and be strange without putting forth any effort...
Titan Panel
Its a bar at the top of the screen. Has cords, gold and how much I'm making/spending, and other nifty stuff in a neat package.
Deadly Boss Mods
The timers on major attacks are great when tanking or healing a fight you've never done or when your too focused to pay attention!
Handy Notes
Yall see this in my screenies, it shows Rares, treasures, ect. Its Handy!
Postal
Its a loot all mail in one go. Helpful for my AH alt!
Okay, that was SUPER quick I know, but I mention some of these in other post so I didn't wanna go too hardcore with it. You can check out the Raid Option or the RP (coming soon!) for more details but till then you now know...
What I actually use! It really aint much... Im a simple girl...
Elve
Wednesday, May 31, 2017
Monday, May 29, 2017
Something New? Preping to hit 500!
As yall may of noticed, I changed the look of the blog abit. That's because I'm redoing the design.
I'm quickly closing in on 500 (were already over 400!) and to celebrate I want to do a couple things.
1. Offer a second Mascot. We currently have Elve the Draenei Shammy. But we could use a Horde one too.
So I'm letting yall pick the race. If you look to the left up top I have a poll. Cast your vote!
The poll goes till we get to 475 (which I think will be July maybe August!).
2. Make a custom background. Oh yes, we all love the splattered background I've used for years but i'd love to do one including the two (or one) mascots.
3. Offer a free background to followers! Heh, yes I'm being serious. I have this lovely follow by email option and i'd like to set it up to send anyone who subs to the site a free wallpaper. I hope i'll be able to figure out how to do that and have one ready before then but this one really isn't my biggest issue.
4. Offer the blog in different languages! There is a nifty translator I can use and i'll be adding it in at some point.
5. Over hauling the clutter! The sides feel cluttered... And while it includes needed info, it'll block the new background so its gotta be cleaned.
6. Add a SEARCH BAR! I'm not kidding. I've added pages to make it easier to find the pet battles and Artifact articles but what about Gara? Green Fire? Achievements? When you post 3+ times a week there is a lot to shift through and I try to use puns and jokes for titles.
So in the spirit of ease, I want to add tags to post and add a search bar.
You may be asking why I didn't already... But give me a break! When I first started it was once a month, then weekly.. Post were slower and so sparse that it wasn't a big deal to look through.
But since then I've done a shit ton more and I've offered more specific info. Its not just a fun little blog of jokes and SELFIE's anymore.
I hope to have this done by 500, but I may be working on this for the next couple months... Its over 400 post as it is and each one will need atleast 3 tags and i'll have to adapt code most likely. Takes time!
7. Do another Art segment! Know what my popular post are? The ones with REAL ART! Well when I feature other peoples art I have to find it, get permission, write a post, let them know what I'm saying, what I'm posting, when, ect ect. Its a good bit of back and forth making it more time consuming then a 10 page article on the reason starting at L1 is so important... So I haven't been doing them as much.
But if your a artist and you wanna share your art then please feel free to comment, email, ect ect. Tell me what you want to share and links to you and i'll post it with full credit! I want to help you get exposure and if you save me some leg work i'll get to do it! I'll feature you in a couple post if you have enough to share.
8. Did you know the first blog was started July, 28, 2012? That means I've been posting for 5 years this July! I moved to blogger in Feb 2015. Think we should do something for the 5 years of this? Or should we celebrate it in Feb... Hmm...
All that being said, yall have rocked. The continued support, watching my numbers grow with each post has been amazing. And all of it is thanks to you the reader! You listen to my rambles and keep coming back and you mean the world to me! I hope to keep interacting with you for years to come as we grow more!
Elve
I'm quickly closing in on 500 (were already over 400!) and to celebrate I want to do a couple things.
1. Offer a second Mascot. We currently have Elve the Draenei Shammy. But we could use a Horde one too.
So I'm letting yall pick the race. If you look to the left up top I have a poll. Cast your vote!
The poll goes till we get to 475 (which I think will be July maybe August!).
2. Make a custom background. Oh yes, we all love the splattered background I've used for years but i'd love to do one including the two (or one) mascots.
3. Offer a free background to followers! Heh, yes I'm being serious. I have this lovely follow by email option and i'd like to set it up to send anyone who subs to the site a free wallpaper. I hope i'll be able to figure out how to do that and have one ready before then but this one really isn't my biggest issue.
4. Offer the blog in different languages! There is a nifty translator I can use and i'll be adding it in at some point.
5. Over hauling the clutter! The sides feel cluttered... And while it includes needed info, it'll block the new background so its gotta be cleaned.
6. Add a SEARCH BAR! I'm not kidding. I've added pages to make it easier to find the pet battles and Artifact articles but what about Gara? Green Fire? Achievements? When you post 3+ times a week there is a lot to shift through and I try to use puns and jokes for titles.
So in the spirit of ease, I want to add tags to post and add a search bar.
You may be asking why I didn't already... But give me a break! When I first started it was once a month, then weekly.. Post were slower and so sparse that it wasn't a big deal to look through.
But since then I've done a shit ton more and I've offered more specific info. Its not just a fun little blog of jokes and SELFIE's anymore.
I hope to have this done by 500, but I may be working on this for the next couple months... Its over 400 post as it is and each one will need atleast 3 tags and i'll have to adapt code most likely. Takes time!
7. Do another Art segment! Know what my popular post are? The ones with REAL ART! Well when I feature other peoples art I have to find it, get permission, write a post, let them know what I'm saying, what I'm posting, when, ect ect. Its a good bit of back and forth making it more time consuming then a 10 page article on the reason starting at L1 is so important... So I haven't been doing them as much.
But if your a artist and you wanna share your art then please feel free to comment, email, ect ect. Tell me what you want to share and links to you and i'll post it with full credit! I want to help you get exposure and if you save me some leg work i'll get to do it! I'll feature you in a couple post if you have enough to share.
8. Did you know the first blog was started July, 28, 2012? That means I've been posting for 5 years this July! I moved to blogger in Feb 2015. Think we should do something for the 5 years of this? Or should we celebrate it in Feb... Hmm...
All that being said, yall have rocked. The continued support, watching my numbers grow with each post has been amazing. And all of it is thanks to you the reader! You listen to my rambles and keep coming back and you mean the world to me! I hope to keep interacting with you for years to come as we grow more!
Elve
Saturday, May 27, 2017
Breaking the Allure
Little murlocs are humanoid... Know what all humanoids fear? The walking dead. (see what I did there?)
So three undead. Go nuts! I love the AoE Undead like Graves, boneshard, creepy crate, ect.
So really its a easy take down with few requirements besides being undead with undead attacks. I didn't even need my third pet because its that easy... You are seriously taking candy from babies..
Happy Hunting yall.
Elve
Friday, May 26, 2017
Gamers want a Beach Body Too Part 2: Work It
You heard me... Workout.
Now this is still home... No gym
1. Where's free time?
Waiting on a raid/queue, flying, loading screen, waiting on a raid to wipe... You got the idea? If there is a moment where you are going 30 seconds or more without doing something besides social then use that for a quick workout!
I take 5 minutes twice a day to feed my dogs... During this time I do squats, arm curls, and lunges.
When flying on a path or just aimlessly across the world I stand and march in place and touch my toes.
When I need to pay attention but not really do the keys i'll just get up and then sit. Over and over... (I do that a lot with lowbie healing or questing with Nav...)
You got the picture? Find stuff you can do in reps of 5-10 for shorter waits. And do what you can when you can.
2. Fidget!
Yes, shake your legs, bounce in your chair, get up and down... That movement being kept constant is burning calories and building muscle. Just don't forget to change sides.
3. Dude where's my mount?
In real life we get to ride at 16 and usually have our own mount by mid 20s... But maybe walking would work better.
Take a walk around your area or a track and enjoy your area or just to the mail box and back. Have a dog? Go walk Fido!
I know this requires leaving the house but fresh air and sun light are good for you. I hated Pokémon Go but there was many a pale face wondering the streets... It's time to do that again...
Walks are great times to be social, listen to music/audio books, or just get your head straight and blow off steam. And because your not jogging/running you don't have to worry about flapping about or building up too much sweat... The cardio alone is great for your heart and body and you can work up to power walking, jogging, and then running as you go.
4. Invest in equipment you'll USE! Then Use it while being entertained!
Treadmills/bikes, great to do while binge watching TV/YouTube.
I got a cheap peddle machine that fits under my desk. I sit and peddle while I play WoW and it works. Sadly, I have well muscled legs already so its not as effective to me as it was Nav.
But having equipment that can be used while your being entertained is a great investment for your health.
I know heart rate and blah blah... But trust me, better to work a muscle then sit and stare at the screen!
This stuff works well for me and even 5 more minutes of activity a day is better then you think and none of this really takes you away from gaming for long if at all!
Elve
Now this is still home... No gym
1. Where's free time?
Waiting on a raid/queue, flying, loading screen, waiting on a raid to wipe... You got the idea? If there is a moment where you are going 30 seconds or more without doing something besides social then use that for a quick workout!
I take 5 minutes twice a day to feed my dogs... During this time I do squats, arm curls, and lunges.
When flying on a path or just aimlessly across the world I stand and march in place and touch my toes.
When I need to pay attention but not really do the keys i'll just get up and then sit. Over and over... (I do that a lot with lowbie healing or questing with Nav...)
You got the picture? Find stuff you can do in reps of 5-10 for shorter waits. And do what you can when you can.
2. Fidget!
Yes, shake your legs, bounce in your chair, get up and down... That movement being kept constant is burning calories and building muscle. Just don't forget to change sides.
3. Dude where's my mount?
In real life we get to ride at 16 and usually have our own mount by mid 20s... But maybe walking would work better.
Take a walk around your area or a track and enjoy your area or just to the mail box and back. Have a dog? Go walk Fido!
I know this requires leaving the house but fresh air and sun light are good for you. I hated Pokémon Go but there was many a pale face wondering the streets... It's time to do that again...
Walks are great times to be social, listen to music/audio books, or just get your head straight and blow off steam. And because your not jogging/running you don't have to worry about flapping about or building up too much sweat... The cardio alone is great for your heart and body and you can work up to power walking, jogging, and then running as you go.
4. Invest in equipment you'll USE! Then Use it while being entertained!
Treadmills/bikes, great to do while binge watching TV/YouTube.
I got a cheap peddle machine that fits under my desk. I sit and peddle while I play WoW and it works. Sadly, I have well muscled legs already so its not as effective to me as it was Nav.
But having equipment that can be used while your being entertained is a great investment for your health.
I know heart rate and blah blah... But trust me, better to work a muscle then sit and stare at the screen!
This stuff works well for me and even 5 more minutes of activity a day is better then you think and none of this really takes you away from gaming for long if at all!
Elve
Wednesday, May 24, 2017
Frost DK Artifact
Finally got my DK up to snuff for Legion! She'll be the first one I try that isnt 100 too. So lets see how much L99 hurts. o.<
Start off by death gating "Home"!
Ooo... Surprise thing vid... I wont spoil. ;3
Follow the Highlord, get to the port... Abit of funny side RP/Convos to walk by... Leave me alone, im easily amused..
Ooh, its not a port, just a opener... Oookay then. o.O
Ah first mobs... First off: Ow... We now lack all the usual healing we had so... Ow... (I also have a 685 and 605 weapon so my damage is lower then it should/could be)
Fun Fact: That mechanic your suppose to dodge in ICC? It doesnt HURT but it does STUN now... So yah..
So pick a side, kill, get shards.. (Fun fact! If you control one of the mobs with control dead you can get them to kill each other and make your life abit easier!)
Along the way theres a cool puzzle with our favorite stone bats... You kill them and then DG them back onto the platform. (Just stand on the opposite side against the rim) Sadly, mine bugged. So when the second wouldnt move I stood on the thing myself and it worked.
For the first guy you'll fight... Get out of the WW... He wont follow shockingly.
Next guy just needs a silence during heal... Irony: Curses the light but uses HOLY LIGHT?!
Third: Just dodge the shield or use your shield to eat it...
Last Shard: You can silence hammer and absorb the AoE with shield if you want but hes not too special.
NOW! To the Throne to kill the Lich Kin-- oh wait...
Well, up all the same... Time to magic up two swords from the badass sword every DK wanted in Wrath... That Blizz teased us with as a weapon...
Ah fuck... Back into the blades... Always hated that... For those who dont know the lore, what you'll see is the true face of the lich king. The Orc... Ner'zhul. He corrupted the blade and and Arthas and made them puppets.
Soo.. The fight... If your not moving you did something wrong. From spikes in the floor to Ner'zhuls magic balls of ow and Arthas slamming infront of him... Move Thy Ass.
Upside, you can single target the ice to proc free death strikes... And if you push to stay a few yards to the left or right of the moving orc you'll be able to dodge the orbs easily...
I found the easiest thing to do was to move around enough to not get hit by the orbs by treating Ner as a moving clock piece. If hes at 12 im at 3 or 9. If hes at 9 im at 12 or 6. You get the idea.. I also just took the slams and used my sycthe to blast through a couple of the ice and proc death strike enough to get back to 100% before going back to full on Arthas.
About 25% theres a "add" phase.. He summons undead and you have to kill them before they reach him or he heals. And its big chunks so kill as best you can as quickly as possible.. Theres packs of giest, ghoul and zombie.
Then kill him again as above. Once hes down you'll get sent out.
Boom. Blades... Now that "Blessing"
And back home!
Done!
I give this a fricking 8/10... True im a 99 but even Nav said it was pretty hard (and he had raid gear from Warlords on..) So even with my lack of gear the mechanics were abit tricky and took alittle time and the damage was pretty massive for a spec that had all its healing ripped away... Cool factor though? 20/10! This is one of the coolest lines i've done and very DK authentic. It touched on the Lore and had some fun quirks. Plus the mechanics made it more interactive then most of raid fights.
So a cool but Ouchy artifact... Excuse me while I warm up now!
Elve
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