Comments on: It’s BOE – but I NEED it!

By: gnomeaggedon

gnomeaggedon — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 06:27:49 +0000

lol. I didn’t think Mr. Offspec cared enough for other players to heal them…

By: Mr Tree..I ain't getting on no zeppelin!!!

Mr Tree..I ain't getting on no zeppelin!!! — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 06:21:03 +0000

Loot master: Anyone need that?
Mr Tree: Nah
Mr Offspec: I’ll roll need for my healset?

ahh the lolz

By: Kinzlayer

Kinzlayer — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 23:39:50 +0000

I have always operated on the rule that you GREED everything that is dropped unless it’s an item that you can actually use, as in an upgrade or even a side-grade, then you NEED the said item… I also always tell the group that it’s an upgrade and I will be rolling NEED, if they think it’s an upgrade for them too then they should roll against me. The only time that I will PASS on blues is if we have an DE’er in the run which we always establish before entering the dungeons.

I don’t particularly understand what the negative image to rolling on the items dropped? unless I’m misreading some of the comments here.

If it’s a raid, it should always be controlled by Master Looting anyway.

By: Almaster

Almaster — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:22:02 +0000

I’ll add one to what Fricassee said.
6. you are an enchanter and want some mats for your new wrist but you dont want to buy mats? Roll need.

By: Fricassee

Fricassee — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 04:28:12 +0000

To expand on what Ngita said, if it’s an upgrade you can need it, regardless of what it vendors for.

However, the same etiquette applies for BoP items. Yes, that int/spirit neck might be better than what that hunter has, but if there’s a proper casting class that can use the necklace more, the hunter should pass.

Here’s the order I roll by.
1. Is it an upgrade, itemized for your main spec? Roll need.
2. Is it an upgrade with loose itemization for main spec and no one needed yet? Roll Need.
3. Is it an off-set upgrade and no one else needed yet? Roll need.
4. Is it an upgrade poorly itemized for main spec (upgrading a green with a badly itemized blue/purple) and no one needed yet? Roll need.
5. Greed.

By: Ngita

Ngita — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:13:34 +0000

Do you need on boe bags? or gems or cloth?. What about if the needer is not quite on top of their class.
The hunter who needs that epic int/spirit neck because it has more int, The Paladin who needs a 1 handed dps weapon, the enhancement shaman who needs a fast dagger for his offhand(before flametongue), the need for 232 epic with no sockets when their 226 has sockets, the Tailor with level 1 tailoring who needs a max level pattern.

90% of the time if someone wants to need a boe I am going to say sure go ahead. I just dont think it should be a right

By: gnomeaggedon

gnomeaggedon — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:04:43 +0000

Kristiaan twittered me to point out a long running discussion on the EU forums: Epic BoE Drop Etiquette in groups?

By: Klepsacovic

Klepsacovic — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 02:22:52 +0000

Need is need; just because it would AH for more than a BoP would vendor doesn’t suddenly rewrite the rules.

By: Prelimar

Prelimar — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 02:22:40 +0000

i do the same as you: if i need it, i ASK if in can need. otherwise, i greed with the rest of them, or even (*GASP!*) i may PASS on it item. O.O

By: Rilgon Arcsinh

Rilgon Arcsinh — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:02:58 +0000

WoW players are, by and large, greedy self-serving dicks.

This isn’t new news at all, sadly.