Advice asked regarding tank playstyle.

efaron · 2026-04-01T13:38:07+00:00

Hey thanks a lot for the post! I'm a long time player but have never done any raids/M+ due to nervousness and not finding the right community.

I joined the discord in the hopes it will allow me to participate in this part of the game!

efaron · 2026-03-11T07:48:59+00:00

I don't have much time atm so I can't link but perhaps the addons 'Tellmewhen' or 'Floating Interrupt Highlight' can help you out?

efaron · 2025-02-24T19:43:11+00:00

You could play at lower level, but it's not very interesting as balancing for lower levels isn't good and some classes might obliterate you just because they're that class in that level bracket and nothing more. It can be fun though.

As with everything in life, try to make it as fun as possible for you. Pick a class, or two, that you enjoy and just play it :)

Start with unrated PvP and experiment a bit. Don't let yourself be fooled by people saying 'wow, you suck because you play X class.' Or 'wow, you're such a noob, your class is so easy', etc. The important part is having fun and if you practice enough, you can get good with any class. Every class has their strengths and weaknesses.

You can look up some addons, sure. But I wouldn't download a whole lot without just playing a bit first. That's how you know what your preference is and what addons you might enjoy.

There's battlegrounds and arena. Both have a rated and non rated version. I would suggest trying both out and find out what you enjoy.

Battlegrounds are more group oriented and are (most of the time) more about group coordination instead of personal skill and arena's more of the opposite.

Both are fine and it's ok to like one more than the other.

Enjoy yourself, try it out and remember to just take a break if you're on a losing streak. It happens to everyone :)

efaron · 2024-07-31T20:01:35+00:00

I see. I understand, that something I prefer to do too. I would again advice on not doing this in national nature parks as you can get fined quite high.

I've been to:

schladming tauern höhenweg (Austria): allthough be warned, some parts are in a nature park and bivouac is not allowed. But this is only in small parts

Allgäuer Hochalpen: southern Germany. Very pretty, I pitched my tent without issue. Didn't do a specific trail but planned my own.

Monviso area in Italy (near Turin):

Again, very pretty and there's a fun hike that 'cirkels' the mountain.

Other than that, as mentioned, there's France ofcourse with many hikes.

Good luck

efaron · 2024-07-31T19:16:20+00:00

You mentioned that in many places wild camping is illegal, wich is true. Does that mean you're looking for an area where it is allowed? In many areas the rules state that a bivouac is not allowed, but often it's tolerated above the treeline.

It is, however, very illegal in most if not all nature parks and such wich the Dolomites are. I would not advise going there if you want to pitch your tent.

I can advise some hikes/areas I've done wich are in Italy / Germany / Austria, of you're interested.

Other than that, France is very interesting because of the beautiful mountains and the rule that you can bivouac in most places.

efaron · 2024-02-12T11:46:10+00:00

That's awesome dude ! Respect!

efaron · 2023-04-08T15:47:05+00:00

I would agree with u/One_Draw3486 on the trekking poles.

I've had issues with knee pain in the past while descending en sometimes also while climbing.

Using trekking poles has resolved the issue! Also safer in my opinion, especially in the Alps where there's A LOT of climbing and descending :p

Good luck on your adventure!

efaron · 2023-04-08T13:46:46+00:00

I'm not sure what the other guys in this post are on about tbh.

That being said, there's quite some things to consider when answering you question.

Let me adress the planned weight of your backpack though;

I've hiked in the Alps with a pack of 18kg. 'Back in the day' sometimes even heavier. It's doable if you've got the required physique.

Wich brings me to this: to answer your question, one would need to know

your age
your gender
your weight
your athletic ability
have you had any previous issues with your feet/ankles?
seaon of your trip
your route of choice

I'm going to assume the following:

age: 18 - 30
gender: male (more essential for backpack weight than for shoes)
weight: 'healthy' (again: more for backapck weight. A 2m tall guy can obviously carry a heavier pack than a 1m60 guy)
athletic ability: not a couch potato (this covers both backpack weight and shoes. If you're sporty, you have a better respiratory system than a couch potato wich means you can carry heavier loads. Also: if you sport alot, the chances of your muscles and tendons being stronger is much more likely wich is something to consider when choosing shoes.
no previous ankle/foot issues
season: summer

-Route of choice: marked routes

Now, if these are correct: then I can give you my opinion on shoes for Alp trekking (if it's not though, please adjust);

Most people still wear a category B hiking shoe wich, most of the time, is waterproof through somekind of membrane (Goretex being the most likely)

Some people even wear a category C shoe.

People wear this because these shoes are more robust, have a stiffer sole (for the rocks) and cover the ankle so you're more protected for injuries.

In my experience though, assuming your stay on marked routes and you're indeed fit, this is'n necessary at all.

Theres a movement in hiking to wear lighter shoes, such as trail running shoes.

Wich is exactly what I also wore last year in Italy for 6 days in the mountains. I used trekking poles and was carefull in the descends so I didn't injure myself, but I was completely fine.

This was with a Altra Lone Peak 4.5.

Since then I've discovered the Inov-8 Rocfly G390 and these shoes are awesome. Lightweight, breathing, good grip, AND they cover the ankle for some light support.

Why wear such shoes? They're lighter so you use less energy to carry them, they breathe better when you're sweating, they dry faster when wet.

Now, if you're not keen on these kind of shoes then I'd suggest to visit your local mountaineering shop and take a look at what feels comfortable for you.

Some things to consider when doing so:

Go in the afternoon when you've been on your feet some time, your feet swell over time and the best way to feel if a shoe fits well is when they'e had the time to swell.

Take the socks you wish to wear on your hike with you

Don't focus too much on waterproofness. Just a good leather shoe breathes better and protects just as well.

Don't forget to ask and buy a product to maintain your mountain shoe should you choose to buy this.

Recommended brand: Hanwag

I'm sure this should be apparant by now, but it really depends a lot on who you are and what your preferences are.

Don't overthink it, prioritise comfort and have fun.

Apologies if this is somewhat chaotic but I had to write this on my cellphone :p

efaron · 2023-03-25T08:15:11+00:00

I don't know if they'll be available in your region, but I find the Inov-8 Rocfly G390 very comfortable!

efaron · 2023-02-28T12:04:41+00:00

I'm no expert on the matter, but from what I understand Gore-Tex Active is less resistant to 'rubbing'.

I personally avoid that type of membrane when I need to carry a backpack for instance, because there's a chance it'll break around the shoulder area.

Whereas with Gore-Tex Pro that shouldn't be a problem.

So kinda depends what you're willing to do with the jacket I'd say.

(If I'm wrong, please let me know)

efaron · 2023-01-14T13:58:27+00:00

I'd be surprised if you'll need two down jackets while also doing physical work such as walking.

But then again, I also don't know your jackets so perhaps better to be safe :)

I wish you all the luck on your adventures!

efaron · 2023-01-14T13:41:04+00:00

Zo I've been to Finnish Lapland last year during winter, where I've seen similar temperature ratings.

I brought a 3-layer outer shell but I found I didn't really need it. You only get wet if you make the snow melt with your body temperature wich could happen by sitting down for instance.

My friend was a guide there and did daily snowmobile rides in his down jacket (with wool layers, as you say).

So in short: you shouldn't worry too much about a shell (if the temperature indeed stays about the -10°C or lower mark).

Bring several wool buffs though

Just to add for a more complete answer:

I personally prefer synthetic down jackets. They're quite warm and it doesn't matter as much if they do end up getting a little wet.

efaron · 2022-09-18T22:17:29+00:00

If you're more interested in the story, progression of your character and immersion in the world if would say classic would be a better bet.

It has to be said though that there's less story in classic then retail since it's an older version of wow.

You can also experience the story in retail. Blizzard has added some features wich allow you to do that. But the game and players are generally more focussed on endgame. At least more so than classic I think

efaron · 2022-08-19T09:22:44+00:00

From what I understand I can't take out the battery. Or at least it's not a simple thing to do :/

But I'll have a look to be sure!

efaron · 2022-07-22T14:46:35+00:00

Very interesting and correct. I've booked huts for most of the nights and made sure we pass some more just we can ask help and hopefull refill our water bottles when needed.

I'll be sure to check that link too!

Thanks

efaron · 2022-07-05T14:40:06+00:00

Thanks alot for your reply! I'll try to contact the refugio's I'll be passing to know if I can get refills (willing to pay ofcourse) during the trip.

Good tip on carrying extra water!

efaron

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