WoW: Good News For Hunters.. Bad News For The Rest Of Us.

**Maddux** · 14th October 2007, 04:11 AM

Hunter deadzone will soon be DoA
WoWinsider: Hunter Deadzone will soon be DOA
Source 1

That's right. You heard me. No more hunter deadzone soon. Don't believe me? Here's the quote from none other than Kalgan himself:

We're planning to shrink the min range on ranged attacks to reduce or eliminate the "dead zone". The only point to the dead zone was to ensure the min range on ranged weapons was enough such that ranged weapon attacks wouldn't be used while also being melee'd (at least by mobs... players have a bit of slush built in).

Players are understandably elated. For those who don't play Hunters, the deadzone is an area that other players could stand in that was too far for the Hunter to melee and too close for the Hunter to use a ranged attack. This vulnerability in the Hunter's ability to deal damage is often used against them in PvP.

It's surprising that after all this time Blizzard is finally addressing this long overdue class flaw. But coming on the heels of all the other massive class changes in Patch 2.3, perhaps it's not so surprising at all.

The only thing missing from this announcement is what Patch it will happen in. I'm sure the Hunters' cries of elation will soon turn to demands for swift implementation. But don't hold your breath. Patch 2.3 currently on the PTR is very large and will take at least a month or two to go live. If that happens right before the holidays, don't expect a new patch until well into January and for that one to go live in February or March depending on its size.

RMS Carpathia · 14th October 2007, 04:57 AM

Voradan will behappy to hear this!

Thanks Maddux!

-RMS Carpathia-

**DiP** · 14th October 2007, 05:01 AM

Yet another reason for me to hate hunters.

Voradan · 14th October 2007, 07:27 AM

OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHH.... hrmm .. I think i got overly excited and I need to go change my pants now =/

RMS Carpathia · 14th October 2007, 07:46 AM

Ugh!

-RMS Carpathia-

**DiP** · 14th October 2007, 08:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zekky

OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHH.... hrmm .. I think i got overly excited and I need to go change my pants now =/

Quote:

Originally Posted by RMS Carpathia

Ugh!

-RMS Carpathia-

Haha, well, I guess we know who had clean up duties.

RMS Carpathia · 14th October 2007, 08:12 AM

Ughhhh DIP!!!!!!

Gosh durn it!

And yes... >_<

-RMS Carpathia-

**DiP** · 14th October 2007, 08:15 AM

It's ok Carp, we understand. Besides, I'm 100% sure it isn't the first, nor the last time. *winks, gives Zekky the thumbs up*

**Snugglebunny** · 14th October 2007, 08:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DiP

Yet another reason for me to hate hunters.

I 2nd that!

**DiP** · 14th October 2007, 09:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snugglebug

I 2nd that!

*high fives*

I hate that smirk they have while they sit back, let their arrows fly, watch their pet annoy someone, and watch SOMEONE ELSE fighting far away.

But it makes it that much more enjoyable to kill them.

14th October 2007, 04:11 AM	#1
Maddux I've got Skinnies with RPGS! Twelve o'clock! Join Date: Jan 2006 Shard: Pacific Posts: 6,576 Gold: 19,864 Thanks: 17 Thanked 50 Times in 39 Posts	WoW: Good News For Hunters.. Bad News For The Rest Of Us. Hunter deadzone will soon be DoA WoWinsider: Hunter Deadzone will soon be DOA Source 1 That's right. You heard me. No more hunter deadzone soon. Don't believe me? Here's the quote from none other than Kalgan himself: We're planning to shrink the min range on ranged attacks to reduce or eliminate the "dead zone". The only point to the dead zone was to ensure the min range on ranged weapons was enough such that ranged weapon attacks wouldn't be used while also being melee'd (at least by mobs... players have a bit of slush built in). Players are understandably elated. For those who don't play Hunters, the deadzone is an area that other players could stand in that was too far for the Hunter to melee and too close for the Hunter to use a ranged attack. This vulnerability in the Hunter's ability to deal damage is often used against them in PvP. It's surprising that after all this time Blizzard is finally addressing this long overdue class flaw. But coming on the heels of all the other massive class changes in Patch 2.3, perhaps it's not so surprising at all. The only thing missing from this announcement is what Patch it will happen in. I'm sure the Hunters' cries of elation will soon turn to demands for swift implementation. But don't hold your breath. Patch 2.3 currently on the PTR is very large and will take at least a month or two to go live. If that happens right before the holidays, don't expect a new patch until well into January and for that one to go live in February or March depending on its size.

14th October 2007, 04:57 AM	#2
RMS Carpathia Madien of the Great Blue Join Date: Jun 2006 Shard: City of Heroes - Virtue Shard Posts: 1,912 Gold: 1,767 Thanks: 3 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: WoW: Good News For Hunters.. Bad News For The Rest Of Us. Voradan will behappy to hear this! Thanks Maddux! -RMS Carpathia-

14th October 2007, 05:01 AM	#3
DiP Ronin<br>UOForums Bouncer Join Date: Jan 2006 Shard: Black Water Raiders, Azeroth Posts: 9,283 Gold: 21,629 My Mood: Thanks: 122 Thanked 86 Times in 70 Posts	Re: WoW: Good News For Hunters.. Bad News For The Rest Of Us. Yet another reason for me to hate hunters. Thanks again Maddux! Adri: women don't discuss men while in the bathroom, we sacrifice small animals and smoke tampons rolls eyes

14th October 2007, 07:27 AM	#4
Voradan Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 25 Gold: 100 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: WoW: Good News For Hunters.. Bad News For The Rest Of Us. OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHH.... hrmm .. I think i got overly excited and I need to go change my pants now =/

14th October 2007, 07:46 AM	#5
RMS Carpathia Madien of the Great Blue Join Date: Jun 2006 Shard: City of Heroes - Virtue Shard Posts: 1,912 Gold: 1,767 Thanks: 3 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: WoW: Good News For Hunters.. Bad News For The Rest Of Us. Ugh! -RMS Carpathia-

14th October 2007, 08:12 AM	#7
RMS Carpathia Madien of the Great Blue Join Date: Jun 2006 Shard: City of Heroes - Virtue Shard Posts: 1,912 Gold: 1,767 Thanks: 3 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: WoW: Good News For Hunters.. Bad News For The Rest Of Us. Ughhhh DIP!!!!!! Gosh durn it! And yes... >_< -RMS Carpathia-

14th October 2007, 08:15 AM	#8
DiP Ronin<br>UOForums Bouncer Join Date: Jan 2006 Shard: Black Water Raiders, Azeroth Posts: 9,283 Gold: 21,629 My Mood: Thanks: 122 Thanked 86 Times in 70 Posts	Re: WoW: Good News For Hunters.. Bad News For The Rest Of Us. It's ok Carp, we understand. Besides, I'm 100% sure it isn't the first, nor the last time. winks, gives Zekky the thumbs up Thanks again Maddux! Adri: women don't discuss men while in the bathroom, we sacrifice small animals and smoke tampons rolls eyes

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