Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Patch 5.2 KPoP Roundup

With patch 5.2 coming next week, I'll be taking a break before finishing the 4.2 series that the 5.2 series interrupted. They've waited this long, so they can wait a few more weeks. :)

In preparation for the patch, here's a rundown of all the videos I've done that apply to the changes coming with it:

Patch 5.2 Playlist
  1. Amber Parasites no longer tameable 
  2. Gorishi Grubs no longer tameable 
  3. 5.2 Preview 
  4. Spirit Porcupines: Degu, Gumi, and Hutia 
  5. Dire Horns 
  6. Zandalari Devilsaurs 
  7. Fierce Anklebiters (unfortunately no longer tameable)
  8. Slateshell Wanderers and Slateshell Ancients
  9. Saurok Disguise
  10. Luminescent Crawlers
  11. Isle of Thunder Stable Masters
Be sure to tame your Amber Parasites and Gorishi Grubs before they're unflagged on Tuesday! And starting on March 5th, all nine of the stealthed rares will have their tracks facing forward, so be aware while hunting them.

Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Where the Wild Things Go: Isle of Thunder Stable Masters

The Isle of Thunder will have its own stable masters, saving hunters a trip back to Townlong Steppes.


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Hey everyone, Kalliope here with a little twist on our usual coverage. Today, I'll be showing you where the wild things go on the Isle of Thunder.

Not all daily hubs with their own zone have their own stable masters, but the Isle of Thunder is one of them. Each faction has its own stable master.

Alliance players will recognize Tassia Whisperglen from Dalaran's Magical Menagerie, where the high elf watched over hunters' pets until the recent Pandarian conflict.

The Horde have a brand new stable master, a blood elf by the name of Ranger Shalan. The Sunreavers had to recruit him from their ranks due to Dalaran only having one stable master.

Both stable masters start out on their faction's fleet when the Isle of Thunder is initially unlocked. If the faction's daily hub moves, they will too.

For the most current information on stable masters and the hunter pets they care for, be sure to visit Petopia and the Petopia forums.

From the Isle of Thunder, this is Kalliope showing you where the wild things go.

Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Where the Wild Things Are: Luminescent Crawlers

The stunning Luminescent Crawlers are the latest additions to the Isle of Thunder on the 5.2 PTR, continuing the stormy theme.


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Hey everyone! Kalliope here on the coast of the Isle of Thunder visiting the brand new luminescent crawlers that'll be coming in patch 5.2.

These electric crabs are all level 90 and come in two colors - a pinkish purple and a Skoll-colored blue.

Once tamed, the crabs are regular members of the crab family, which means they get to keep their wild ability pin, a channeled melee-range root that lasts for four seconds.

The crawlers can be found in varying size groups along the coasts of the Isle of Thunder. They'll be easy for any hunter to reach, since there are groups near both the initial Silver Covenant and Sunreaver bases.

These crabs are the first of the Cataclysm model to layer their markings underneath the base skin color, giving them a new unique look that fits the zone perfectly.

For the most current information on the luminescent crawlers and other hunter pets, be sure to visit Petopia and the Petopia forums.

From the Isle of Thunder, this is Kalliope, showing you where the wild things are.

Friday, February 8, 2013

Fierce Anklebiters Followup

Unfortunately, the Fierce Anklebiters were an unintended tame, as the latest build of the 5.2 PTR returned them to the wild.


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Hey guys, Kalliope here with a quick PTR update on the fierce anklebiters. It unfortunately looks like they weren't intended to be tameable after all. In the latest build, they shrank to their wild size and lost their tameable flag. Oh well, at least we can still visit them in the wild with our lashtail hatchlings! Hopefully, the next news from the Isle of Thunder will be more positive - stay tuned!

Tuesday, February 5, 2013

Fun With Your Pet: Saurok Disguise

Pet classes have a fun little perk to look forward to while questing on the Isle of the Thunder King in patch 5.2 - their pets get to change appearances!


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Hey everyone, it's Kalliope. Now before you get all excited, let me tell you that this is not what it looks like. This video features a WoW rarity, a disguise that actually works on both you and your pet. And this isn't just for hunters, either - any pet class gets this little perk.

On the Isle of the Thunder King, two NPCs give the quest Skin of the Saurok - the Image of Archmage Vargoth for the alliance and Magistrix Saia for the horde. The quest simply involves walking into Ihgaluk Crag and turning in the quest remotely. From that point forward, you will always turn into a saurok in the Crag and your pet will turn into one of five options: a black slime; a pink grub; a tiny cockroach; a red basilisk with blue fringes, just like the sauroks'; or even a miniature saurok!

Unfortunately, this effect breaks on combat and only works in the Crag, but it is certainly fun while it lasts.

Be sure to get your favorite pet class onto the isle early - the quest seems to be phased out for late arrivals, at least on the PTR.

Friday, February 1, 2013

Where the Wild Things Are: Slateshell Turtles

Two gorgeous dragon turtles will appropriately be coming with the Isle of the Thunder King in patch 5.2, the Slateshell Wanderers and the Slateshell Ancients.


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Hey everyone, Kalliope here on the Isle of the Thunder King with a couple of fantastic new dragon turtles.

The Slateshell Wanderers are normal dragon turtles and the Slateshell Ancients are their finned equivalent. The Wanderers make stomping sounds when they walk on land, both in the wild and when tamed, and the Ancients do not.

Both of the Slateshells are regular turtles, just like the other dragon turtles of Pandaria. When tamed, they gain the ability shell shield, which reduces all damage done to them by 50% for 12 seconds.

All of the new turtles are level 90, except for the level 92 rare elite Goda, who uses the finned model. They can all be found in the Diremoor on the Isle of the Thunder King.

For the most current information on the Slateshell turtles and other hunter pets, be sure to visit Petopia and the Petopia forums.

From the Diremoor, this is Kalliope, showing you where the wild things are.