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A WoW Wedding in Memory of a Father – Just Need a Guild for One Special Day
Hey everyone, I’m not sure if this is the right place to post this, but I’ll give it a try.
My best friend (we’ve known each other since kindergarten) lost his father at a very young age. His dad was the one who introduced him to the world of World of Warcraft, and playing together became their thing—something they shared deeply—until his father passed away.
After that, my friend continued playing WoW alone, using his father's account, as a way to hold on to those memories and keep the character alive in honor of him.
One of his father's biggest dreams was to get married in World of Warcraft, but sadly, he never had the chance.
Now, my best friend is getting married in real life, and I have the honor of being his best man. He told me that he wishes to fulfill his father's dream by getting married in WoW—just once—for him.
The thing is, we're not part of a big guild, which makes organizing something like this a bit difficult.
So I’m reaching out to ask:
Is there a kind and welcoming guild out there that could take in my friend, his future wife, and me for just one day, so we can make this in-game wedding in Stormwind a reality?
Any help would mean the world to him—and to me.
Thanks so much in advance!
https://redd.it/1kuj4jo
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Just hit 80, what’s the fastest way to gear up right now?
Hey all, I just hit level 80 and I’m looking for the most efficient ways to gear up as quickly as possible.
Any recommended gear paths, dungeon routes, or things I should prioritize right now would be really helpful.
Also, are there any catchup mechanics or reputation vendors I should focus on? Appreciate all help. Thanks!
https://redd.it/1kucxw4
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Soon you'll have to sign a contract to get invited
https://redd.it/1kubvvs
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How did this happen again?
https://redd.it/1ku9pjf
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I have not been able to transmog my crafted pants for a couple of weeks...just figured out why
https://redd.it/1ku2404
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Saturday Achievement and Loot Thread
Let us know what you got this week! Achievements, meta-achievements, mounts, pets, actual loot drops, gold thresholds, or other things that you can say, "Oooh, I got this" and be excited about. Post them here! Screenshots are encouraged but not necessary.
https://redd.it/1ku4mwu
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The allied races we deserve…
https://redd.it/1ku0eca
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Materials List for Voidfire Deathcycle
**Voidfire Deathcycle Materials List (after you get the frame drop)**
Engineering:
* 1 Irresistible Red Button (bop)
* 1 Recalibrated Safety Switch
* 3 Whimsical Wiring
* 1 Convincingly Realistic Jumper Cables
* 12 Entropy Enhancer
Leatherworking:
* 1 Storm-Touched Weapon Wrap
Enchanting:
* 1 Refulgent Crystal
Tailoring:
* 5 Weavercloth Spellthread
**Parts from Horrific Visions** (must have at least 1 mask equipped)
Stormwind Drops:
* Magic-Lined Manifold (Trade District AH entrance)
* Twisted Skull-Scythe Handlebars (Complete Old Town)
* Depleted Void Crystal (Complete Mage Quarter)
* Voidflame-Resistant Hide 1/2 (Complete Dwarven District)
* Tentacle Spoke 1/2 (Complete Trade District)
Orgrimmar Drops:
* Void-Forged Engine Block (The Drag)
* Void-Scarred Boarhide (Complete Valley of Honor)
* Voidflame-Resistant Hide 2/2 (Complete Valley of Spirits)
* Tentacle Spoke 2/2 (Complete Valley of Spirits)
**ALL MATERIALS MUST ALL BE 3\* QUALITY (except for the red button)**
**Full list of raw materials if you plan to craft all items yourself:**
* 34 pile of rusted scrap (these are BOP)
* 192 bismuth (will likely have some left over)
* 48 aqirite
* 5 crystalline powder
* 26 ironclaw ore
* 7 junk bucket (vendor)
* 8 frayed wiring (vendor)
* 15 adorning ribbon (vendor)
* 112 mosswool thread (vendor)
* 8 storm dust
* 160 spool of weaverthread
* 2 bottled storm
* 1 thunderous hide
* 30 stormcharged leather
* 1 refulgent crystal
**Big Keech Vendor (Vale of Eternal Blossoms)**
* 4x Goblin-Machined Piston (1000g each)
* 1x Elementium-Plated Exhaust Pipe (1500g)
**Full Breakdown of All Recipes and Materials Here:** [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1k2mfiET3X69jEw1Pe1zjo15OafXdxgga/view?usp=sharing](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1k2mfiET3X69jEw1Pe1zjo15OafXdxgga/view?usp=sharing)
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forums:
[https://us.forums.blizzard.com/en/wow/t/unable-to-play-my-character-because-i-have-too-many-hero-talents/2109449](https://us.forums.blizzard.com/en/wow/t/unable-to-play-my-character-because-i-have-too-many-hero-talents/2109449)
[https://us.forums.blizzard.com/en/wow/t/i-have-too-many-hero-talent-points/2031628/17](https://us.forums.blizzard.com/en/wow/t/i-have-too-many-hero-talent-points/2031628/17)
Truly incredible.
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but this answer is straight up unacceptable. I'm a paying customer and I am unable to access the thing I've paid for. And you told me to go watch a forum post?*
*For what it's worth, I've already submitted a bug report. I did that BEFORE I opened this ticket. I haven't heard anything from anyone on it. This is atrocious customer service.*
I asked them to try SOMETHING...anything! Just something more than a forum post to look at.
Their response:
*Greetings Charles ,*
*I hope this message finds you well and in high spirits. I am Game Master Aneb'roonro. I truly understand your frustration, and I really appreciate everything you've done for the game over the years. Your loyalty is incredibly important, and it’s upsetting to feel that the service you pay for isn’t working as it should, especially when it directly affects your gameplay.*
*I want to be clear: I hear you, and I’m escalating your concerns to our WoW team. Right now, the issue with your DK and the bug you reported is being handled through our standard bug-fixing process. I know it feels like waiting for a fix is an unacceptable delay, but these processes are in place to ensure that any correction we make is safe and won’t risk your character or account in the long run.*
*Transferring your character between realms might seem like a quick fix; however, such actions carry significant risks and aren’t something we can do on an ad hoc basis without a thoroughly tested process. Our developers are taking every precaution to track and resolve the issue safely. Please be assured that your bug report is being taken very seriously, and even though the process may be slow, we are working hard to have it resolved as soon as possible.*
*Thank you for bringing this to our attention and for your patience through this process. Your support means a lot to us, and we’re committed to making things right. If there’s any additional information you can provide or if you have further questions, please let us know.*
*Safe travels, and may your adventures be ever grand!*
*Best regards, Game Master Aneb'roonro (Broon)*
Transferring my character is "risky"? WDYM? I can pay for one right now. I respond:
*If transferring my character is deemed high risk, how do you allow people to pay you to transfer? It absolutely IS something you can do on an ad-hoc basis, because if I initiated a paid transfer right now, you'd do it.*
*I appreciate you trying to "hear" me. It doesn't fix the issue. I have paid you money for a service and you are not providing it. I am more than willing to issue a chargeback on my card for my wow subscription and cite this incident as a failure to deliver services that I paid for.*
*You've gotta give me something more than words here. I'm willing to do whatever on my end to get this addressed. There has to be some kind of workaround you've given to someone . Look at this forum post...*
[*https://us.forums.blizzard.com/en/wow/t/i-have-too-many-hero-talent-points/2031628/14*](https://us.forums.blizzard.com/en/wow/t/i-have-too-many-hero-talent-points/2031628/14)
*How did those players get their issue resolved? And what it is about my issue that requires me to just sit here and wait?*
C'mon guys. Escalate me. Do SOMETHING. Please don't respond with more support TLDRs....PLEASE!
Their response:
*Hi there Charles ! Game Master Lodstton here to assist you.*
*I appreciate you taking the time to explain everything so clearly, and I can tell this situation has left you feeling unheard and unsupported, especially given the time and money you’ve invested. It’s understandable to expect consistency and results, especially when you see others reporting similar issues that appear to have been addressed.*
*I’ve reviewed your case and also explored the tools available on our end, and as previously mentioned, we don’t have the tools to resolve this type of issue directly from support. However, I want to reassure you that our developers actively monitor reports shared in the forums and investigate cases like this, especially when they affect gameplay and progression.
Unable to play my character because I have too many hero talents
TLDR: Can't play my DK because I have too many hero talent points. Blizzard customer service is awful. I don't have hope this will get resolved, just posting here out of frustration.
Begin Rant:
I would like to highlight Blizzard's atrocity that is their customer support team. This series of interactions is an abhorrent display of customer service and I post this publicly now because no amount of words via your support system has moved anything forward.
*Context: I have played WoW since 2005. I have maintained a subscription to this service almost the entire time. 20 years of paying for this game. Not to mention the hundreds of dollars I've paid for things like character transfers, faction changes, wow tokens, etc.*
A month or so ago, I logged into my Death Knight and noticed something amiss...
[That's odd.](https://preview.redd.it/p2j8v7a6hk2f1.png?width=680&format=png&auto=webp&s=9b6c219c324dde2bf395d4476945262cf0eade00)
I had 20 hero talents available in both hero talent trees, and yet there are only 10 talent slots. If I was able to change my build and just have the extra talents sit there, that'd be fine. But alas, you can't change your build without spending all of your talents.
This means that I can't play my DK, because I can't change my talent build. Ok, this is weird.
A search of Blizzard's support page uncovers this gem: [https://eu.battle.net/support/en/article/370437?flowTrackingId](https://eu.battle.net/support/en/article/370437?flowTrackingId)
Ok...so this issue has been known for 5 months and customer support can't do anything about it. I submitted a bug report anyway. When you do that, they tell you specifically that you won't get a response. Awesome.
So I open a support ticket anyway. Of course the whole system is designed to make it near impossible to submit a support ticket, but I eventually found my way to a form where I could report this issue.
Their response:
*Greeting Charles,*
*This is Game Master Umkellxye, thank you for contacting Blizzard.*
*I understand how this could be annoying for not being able to assign the talents for your character Death Knight, no owrries let's check this out.*
*From my investigation, please try resetting your interface to see if there's an addon that's causing the error, please use the below link for the steps to follow* [*https://support.blizzard.com/article/000007549*](https://support.blizzard.com/article/000007549)
*If that does not help, there is a script that may be able to resolve this issue. Try typing the either of the following commands in your in-game chat box and hit enter:*
*/clearBrokenTalents OR /resetTraitConfig -1*
*Thank you for taking the time to read my response, and for your understanding. I appreciate you reaching out to us today, and if any other issues or questions arise, we're always here to lend a hand.*
*Take care, all the best, be safe!*
*GM Umkellxye*
Ok so standard interface reset stuff, yep. Sure. Wait, what's that? Oooo some commands? These look promising.
They're not.
They're not even real as far as I can tell. So I reply to the ticket and share that with support:
*I tried both of those commands and it's telling me "Type '/help' for a listing of a few commands. Are those commands real?*
After asking directly if the commands they sent me were even real, support moves right past that question and provides detailed instructions to fix my user interface.
*Hello, Charles!*
*Thank you for your patience while we looked into your talent points issue. We found that you are currently affected by a known issue where players may see extra talent points on their character. Our developers are aware of this and are actively investigating it.*
*In the meantime, if you're having trouble changing your talents, a common solution is to reset your user interface (UI). Here’s how you can do that:*
1. *Log Out of the Game: Exit the game completely.*
2. *Reset the UI: • Press Windows + R to open the Run dialog. • Type %localappdata% and press Enter. • Navigate to
First time reaching 3.5k score in M+! Feels especially rewarding since I ditched alcohol recently and definitely can see the somewhat hidden perks of performing better ingame :bear:
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There has been a shaman talent bug for the whole season now.
Ever since the talent Therazane's Resilience was introduced, it needs the shaman to re-apply the shield up to 3 times, depending on tick-rate or something. How has this not been fixed yet lmao.
For those unaware, if you apply it the first time when joining a group (e.g. joining a raid or m+), it just vanishes. Multiple times after around 1 second. This means you have to press this spell like 6-7 times. Not game breaking of course, but hella annoying...
This happens in raid content, M+ and as I have heard in arena as well.
https://redd.it/1ktj5tp
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Maybe I'm in the minority, but I would love to have a toggleable slow leveling system.
For context, I am someone who just really enjoys levelling alts, I will level maybe one or two alts from 1 to 80 every fortnight, maybe more on occassion (one of the reasons I play a lot of Classic WoW). It's really frustrating that if I do the Cataclysm Timewalking Campaign, I can maybe finish 4 or 5 zones before I get thrown into the TWW.
I would love it if we could select a timewalking campaign and have it set to a slower levelling speed in order to be able to play through the full thing before being told to hit the latest content.
Edit: I'm fully aware you can disable XP gains, but I still want to do proper progression with my character, not get 10% through the story and stop my XP gain at 69 to finish the rest of the content. All I want is for the XP gain disable NPCs to have a second option "Reduce XP gain by 95%."
https://redd.it/1ktfxan
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This made my day: Despite my disability, I finally reached my goal
https://redd.it/1ktg2u1
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Run away from the Windrunner sisters
https://redd.it/1kuiytd
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Tired of guessing what each vial does? Instantly know effects of the mysterious vials with my simple addon [Vial Verdict]!
https://streamable.com/v6c1p5
https://redd.it/1kudtjn
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Why the Garrison is still a good idea in 2025 - for me.
https://redd.it/1ku9ltz
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RNG Smilled on me tonight
https://redd.it/1ku75dj
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For how many of you is wow the only video game you play?
Just asking out of curiosity. For me, wow is the only video game I play with a very tiny bit of rocket league here and there. I’m in my late 30s married, with two kids. I still consider myself a gamer and will often look at the latest and greatest games coming out but the only game I consistently play, and have been for quite some time, is wow.
https://redd.it/1ku1t8y
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I play solo. For the first time, thanks to Delves, I've obtained Mythic level gear while it's current content.
https://redd.it/1ktxrcz
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The Trashbringer...
So yeah, Jani's Trashpile transforms you into the Loa of Garbage himself, and you're still holding your weapon when transformed. Which provides a unique opportunity for Retribution Paladins!
I proudly present to you Richmons... the Trashbringer!
HEK. HEK. HEK. HEK.
https://preview.redd.it/3agwief9zk2f1.png?width=1196&format=png&auto=webp&s=7afe286bd3240e193c90876b258b5decffdbc64c
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They’re the ones equipped to apply fixes or provide any necessary compensations. In the meantime, I’ll be forwarding your case myself to ensure it gets the visibility it deserves, and I strongly recommend continuing to follow the forum thread you mentioned, as any updates will likely be shared there first.*
*Before I go, I couldn’t help but notice that you are one of our veteran players. I just want to express our heartfelt appreciation for your unwavering support and dedication as an OG WoW player.*
*I appreciate your understanding and patience regarding this annoying issue. If you need any further assistance, feel free to let us know!*
*Kind regards!*
*GM Lodstton*
Ok so now we're getting somewhere right?
"In the meantime, I'll be forwarding your case myself to ensure it gets the visibility it deserves..."
followed by:
"And I strongly recommend continuing to follow the forum thread you mentioned, as ANY UPDATES WILL LIKELY BE SHARED THERE FIRST."
Ok, so you're going to escalate my case, but again this forum thread is where all the magic is supposed to happen?
One of my guildies suggests I ask for a free character boost so that I'll have a DK to play until this gets resolved. Seems reasonable right?
*As a veteran OG wow player, someone has to be able to do something other than tell me to watch a forum post that hasn't been updated since April. After all this, I would really hate to have to pay for a race change (that was something that worked for someone at least temporarily).*
*All I want to do is raid on my DK. I would like to raid on the affected DK, but at this point I'll raid on whatever DK. When you escalate this, would you please ask them to provide me with a character boost? I'd really rather not level a character again and I don't think it's fair that I pay for the boost since this issue isn't my fault. I'd even be fine if you deleted the boosted character after the original DK is fixed.*
*If that's not something you can do in support and you're going to escalate my case, please ask them to consider this request as a workaround until the issue is resolved.*
Apparently not. Their response:
*Hey there Charles , Game Master Eldosnal here,*
*Thanks for laying all this out so clearly, being stuck like that on your DK, especially when you’re ready to raid, isn’t something anyone should have to deal with but, since the full UI reset didn’t resolve it in your case, and the hero talent bug is still locking you out completely, the best next step is to make sure this gets directly in front of the developers. I know it’s been a while since the last update on the forums, but the official bug report channel is still the most effective way to highlight ongoing issues, especially when the workaround doesn’t help. Here’s the link to report it:*
[*https://support.blizzard.com/article/000015043*](https://support.blizzard.com/article/000015043)
*I highly recommend keeping an eye on the Blizz Tracker. This is the best place to stay informed, as all major updates, fixes, and developer responses are posted there first, any adjustments or fixes will be officially announced through this tracker.* [*https://us.forums.blizzard.com/en/wow/g/blizzard-tracker/activity/posts*](https://us.forums.blizzard.com/en/wow/g/blizzard-tracker/activity/posts)
*If you have any question related to any other case, we'll be right here for you. Have a good rest of your day.*
*Kind regards,*
*Game Master Eldosnal*
Another recommendation to open a bug report and instructions to go monitor the forums because that's apparently where the real stuff gets fixed.
Oh, and they marked the ticket resolved.
This experience has been nothing short of incredible. In a way, I feel bad for Blizzard CS. They must be so gutted from a staffing perspective, that making any kind of meaningful progress with supporting players is just a pipe dream at this point.
Still, I AM a LONG TIME PAYING CUSTOMER. Is this the best I can get?
We'll see. I did what they said and I posted on the
the Blizzard folder, then to World of Warcraft. • Open the \_retail\_ folder. • Locate the WTF, Cache, and Interface folders and rename them (for example, to WTF\_old, Cache\_old, and Interface\_old).*
3. *Restart the Game: Launch World of Warcraft again. This will create new folders and reset your UI to default settings.*
*After resetting your UI, check if you can change your talents again. If the issue persists, please let us know, and we’ll continue to assist you!*
*Thank you for your understanding, and we appreciate your support as we work to resolve this issue!*
*Best regards,*
*GM Aogsinsen*
*Blizzard Customer Support*
I know this isn't going to work, but I do it anyway. After it doesn't work, I reply back.
*I've done everything you suggested. I am now running a stock blizzard UI. I still have 20 Hero Talents on my death knight. Is there anything else we can do?*
Their response:
*Greetings Charles,*
*Game Master Chraendan here, drawn to your side by the echoes of frustration and the call of a true veteran.*
*First and foremost, thank you for your persistence and for sticking with us through this rough patch. You’ve absolutely gone above and beyond in trying to resolve this, and I truly respect the time and effort you've already put in.*
*I did a bit more digging on this issue with the 20 Hero Talents showing on your Death Knight, and it seems you’re not alone. We’ve indeed received reports from other players experiencing the same problem.*
*That said, one of the best things I can recommend at this stage is to check out this discussion in our official forums:* [*https://us.forums.blizzard.com/en/wow/t/i-have-too-many-hero-talent-points/2031628/16*](https://us.forums.blizzard.com/en/wow/t/i-have-too-many-hero-talent-points/2031628/16)
*Here, players like yourself are sharing their experiences and any new discoveries. It might not be a direct solution, but it helps our community stay connected and informed while we work on a fix.*
*But, based on everything you've tried and the behavior you're seeing, this looks like it isn’t working as intended, and your insight is incredibly valuable. If you haven’t already, I’d also encourage you to report this as a bug in-game. It helps us get a better picture of how widespread the issue is and supports the dev team in finding the root cause. You can submit a bug report, following the instructions provided in this link:* [*https://eu.battle.net/support/en/article/000339262*](https://eu.battle.net/support/en/article/000339262)
*Charles, I know this isn’t the resolution you were hoping for just yet, but I promise you, we’re on it. The more light you and others can shed on this through bug reports and forum feedback, the faster we can get this sorted out for everyone.*
*Thanks again for being such a dedicated part of the community. We’re lucky to have you with us, and I hope we’ll soon have this back on track so you can get back to enjoying your Death Knight as intended.*
*With respect and gratitude,*
*Game Master Chraendan*
So it's a known issue and there's nothing I can do about it except submit a bug report...which I'd already done and...
...watch a forum post? Really?
Again, remember I've been a paying customer for 20 years. I've opened less than 5 total tickets in my entire time playing the game. I am damn near a perfect blizzard customer. I pay for the games, I play them, I don't make trouble.
"Go watch this forum post"?
I don't respond right away. It's only after my guild gets on me to be a squeaky wheel and get some attention, that I reopen my ticket and I fire back:
*This answer is unacceptable. Look at my account history. How many years have I maintained a wow subscription? How many tokens have I purchased? I am BEYOND a paying customer for this game and the fact that I can't play my DK is ridiculous. Please escalate this issue to someone who's willing to try something more than sending me to a forum post and saying "sorry about your luck, pal!"*
*Do SOMETHING. Transfer the character to another realm and move it back. I don't care what you do,
Too bad I never play my rogue
https://redd.it/1ktraac
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I sure hope we get some goats in the Trading Post at some point. The only "modern-looking" ram mounts in the game involve doing some heavy PvP. I would love it for my dwarf warrior.
https://redd.it/1ktmziy
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Guild downed heroic Gallywix last night!
I know I read it many times, but it was shocking how much easier he was with a bigger group.
Due to my guildies being busy the past few weeks, we attempted him with 10-11 people, and it felt like a wall.
Finally, we got 16 people last night and downed him after the second attempt. Took 28 attempts total.
In more good news, whenever we get AOTC, our guild leader does a Walken impersonation. It was glorious as it always is lol
https://redd.it/1ktilz6
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Was this lampost here before?
https://redd.it/1ktevea
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Since we're on the topic of major reworks to raids, can we borrow Damage Downs from FFXIV?
In the interest of getting people to actually do mechanics and not just soak every mechanic when they're overgeared to get the highest possible parse.
Damage Downs are essentially a 'you failed the mechanic, you do 20% less damage for 30-60s'. Obviously you wouldn't do it for every mechanic, but intentionally standing in a swirly to maintain uptime should get punished.
https://redd.it/1kte2xn
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