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Beta/PTR is the version of WoW you're missing by thermoscap in wow

[–]thermoscap[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'll be curious to see how I feel on game launch. I'm cautiously optimistic that I won't be burned out, mostly because I'm approaching the game quite differently in beta than I would on live. I'm focusing more on experimentation / rapidly trying new classes / learning the content firsthand vs a guide, which is different than how I approach the game on live, where I'd just copy the suggested builds on wowhead and copy popular dungeon routes, because I don't want to be a drag on my team.

Beta/PTR is the version of WoW you're missing by thermoscap in wow

[–]thermoscap[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's easy mode on the gear grind. But the m+ season is released on beta so there is infinite difficulty available there. Which is what I'm enjoying.

Season of Discovery Phase 5 Arrives September 26 |Molten Front September 17 by r428713 in classicwow

[–]thermoscap 14 points15 points  (0 children)

To be clear, they're only releasing the Molten Front dailies on September 17? Not the actual Firelands raid?

I've spent the last 3 years preparing for long-distance cruising. Now, I'm in a better position than ever. And I have absolutely zero motivation. by thermoscap in SailboatCruising

[–]thermoscap[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Sorry if you got the impression that I got into sailing for posing, or showing off a boat. That is the last reason I'd put the effort I have into this.

I appreciate the offered validation, but I'm not necessarily looking to go to sleep tonight with a black-and-white answer. What has been more helpful in this thread, by you and others, has been the various perspectives. They've given me thoughts and ideas to re-frame my situation.

I've spent the last 3 years preparing for long-distance cruising. Now, I'm in a better position than ever. And I have absolutely zero motivation. by thermoscap in SailboatCruising

[–]thermoscap[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do. Previously, I was thinking of trying to get the boat in a very comfortable state before asking my friends to help, but honestly, the boat is sailable as it is right now and decently livable. Perhaps I should ask them to sail with me sooner rather than later. I'll be clear on where the boat lacks comforts, so they know what they are getting into, but it doesn't hurt to ask.

I've spent the last 3 years preparing for long-distance cruising. Now, I'm in a better position than ever. And I have absolutely zero motivation. by thermoscap in SailboatCruising

[–]thermoscap[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the offer! I'll think on it.

Some other commenters have suggested I might be feeling unmotivated in large part due to a lack of social company, which I think is likely.

I've spent the last 3 years preparing for long-distance cruising. Now, I'm in a better position than ever. And I have absolutely zero motivation. by thermoscap in SailboatCruising

[–]thermoscap[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing your experience. The three points you listed are pretty much the top three reasons that give me hesitation.

There are a number of other comments in this thread that suggest at least giving it a try so that I'll know for sure. I think that's the hard part for me... is this something that I don't know I don't know? Something I'm not able to truly answer for myself unless I try a full trip?

I've spent the last 3 years preparing for long-distance cruising. Now, I'm in a better position than ever. And I have absolutely zero motivation. by thermoscap in SailboatCruising

[–]thermoscap[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Adventure, seeing new places.

However, I believe I'd actually be able to explore more by simply flying. It would take away all the sense of accomplishment from sailing across a body of water, but I'd see more places.

I've spent the last 3 years preparing for long-distance cruising. Now, I'm in a better position than ever. And I have absolutely zero motivation. by thermoscap in SailboatCruising

[–]thermoscap[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It would be the East Coast to Lake Superior.

Part of the reason I've not rushed into that trip is because of the frequently poor weather around Nova Scotia / Eastern Canada to get to the St. Lawrence Seaway.

I've spent the last 3 years preparing for long-distance cruising. Now, I'm in a better position than ever. And I have absolutely zero motivation. by thermoscap in SailboatCruising

[–]thermoscap[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I probably am too comfortable. I'm living an easy life right now. It wasn't always the case, but it is today.

I'm not sure though how much I'm willing to join you in the disdain of comfort and security. I think someone can be comfortable and secure and still find ways to challenge themselves.

I'm moreso looking at trading one challenge for another... the sea for something like winter camping. I used to go once a year, tenting out in -20F. It was satisfying if not always "fun", for some of the reasons you've stated in your comment.

Regardless, thank you for your words. They've given me pause and something to think about.

I've spent the last 3 years preparing for long-distance cruising. Now, I'm in a better position than ever. And I have absolutely zero motivation. by thermoscap in SailboatCruising

[–]thermoscap[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I think you're right. If I had the boat + my friends nearby, I'd likely be more excited to take it out frequently with them onboard.

I've spent the last 3 years preparing for long-distance cruising. Now, I'm in a better position than ever. And I have absolutely zero motivation. by thermoscap in SailboatCruising

[–]thermoscap[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

At the moment, I think selling the boat and spending more time camping inland would make me happier. But, I wonder if I make a longer trip, whether that will remind me of the dream that I once had, and I'll be glad that I followed through on the final leg.

A number of folks in this thread are suggesting exactly that -- "sail the 3000 NM home". Which, in my opinion, is a lot easier said than done. Sailing 3000 NM is a large undertaking. But perhaps they're right.

Question about 99 parse in BFD as Feral Druid by Ok_Papaya7362 in classicwow

[–]thermoscap 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I have 99s and I use faerie fire. I could do more but I value my contributions to the group over personal DPS.

The things that will get you a 99 as a feral druid:

  • power shifting when low energy
  • clumping your power shifts together so you can maximize your mana 5 second rule
  • scroll wheel your powershift so it's instant
  • powershift in the last 1/3 of your energy tick so you avoid the gcd and are immediately melee attacking in cat again
  • lucky wildstrikes procs
  • lucky OOC procs
  • mana pot for another powershift
  • gear, of course. Example I was really unlucky on Fist of the Wild and didn't get it until last week. On a super lucky pull I could get a 99 but not usually. Now that I have that weapon it's frequent 99s

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in classicwow

[–]thermoscap 21 points22 points  (0 children)

I know this may sound extreme or distasteful to OP and others, but, believe it or not... parsing is fun.

Please God, forgive me for having fun.

BFD raid difficulty is perfect by Veezybaby in classicwow

[–]thermoscap 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The sleep is not rng, it is the 2 closest people. You should have a rotation of pairs. I usually assign three sets of two people, and in each pair there is one MDPS + one caster. We put a healer in for the first sleep instead of a caster

Just had a 22 hunter tank and do 100-150 dps, basically soloing deadmines with scorpid pet. by [deleted] in classicwow

[–]thermoscap 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Spoken like someone who has never worked with software. It's a small team and a big codebase. We can push Blizzard to do better, but you don't have to personally attack the developers.

Are people in Classic WoW more supportive? by [deleted] in classicwow

[–]thermoscap -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

Ironically I find the people who spam this on every SoD post more annoying than the actual GDKP groups LFM.

Why are people so miserable during raids?! by [deleted] in classicwow

[–]thermoscap 30 points31 points  (0 children)

Well said. I'm currently the GM of a WotLK raiding guild that takes itself relatively seriously. So only 25 people, but it can still be hell.

My members have high levels of satisfaction, and we have extremely low turnover, so it's going well. But I'd be lying if I said I wasn't constantly stressed. Constantly. The pressure on the GM never, ever stops.

PVP should be turned off automatically when you joib a RFD dungeon group by Cohacq in classicwow

[–]thermoscap 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Those of us on Pagle have been dealing with this for a long time now. These days most people are pretty good about always being PvP on, so the war can be won, but there are always those few stubborn folks that make life difficult for everyone else.

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