03-23-2009, 11:48 AM
I have mentioned my plans here and there, but it seems that some people still have some misconceptions so I wanted to make things clear.
When Uldar comes, DKP will be readjusted. You will receive a percentage of your total lifetime DKP. I have turned this number on so you can see it on the DKP site. This number reflects the amount of DKP you've earned since WotLK. The percentage calculation will depend on where DKP stands when Uldar hits but will look a lot like what Jack did when WotLK came out.
The reason why we do this because it is very easy for people who don't need any gear to build up absurd amounts of DKP at the end of an expansion. Players who switched mains, gathered off-spec gear or weren't able to get their BiS as early as others should not be punished over other people. By using the lifetime DKP, it ensures that our consistent and reliable raiders get a little priority on the first picks of new loot.
Do not pass up on sidegrades or gear that will be an upgrade in 3.1 because you want to get a leg up on Uldar loot. Having a shit-ton of current DKP will not help you.
Also, you may have noticed that I've stopped doing the 30 minute timed awards. The purpose of these was to make sure that there was still a DKP incentive for people to come to a progression night where there may be few or no boss deaths. We will go back to this once progression in Uldar begins.
TL;DR Version
DKP readjusted when Uldar comes out. Based on Lifetime DKP, not current DKP (so spend!).
When Uldar comes, DKP will be readjusted. You will receive a percentage of your total lifetime DKP. I have turned this number on so you can see it on the DKP site. This number reflects the amount of DKP you've earned since WotLK. The percentage calculation will depend on where DKP stands when Uldar hits but will look a lot like what Jack did when WotLK came out.
The reason why we do this because it is very easy for people who don't need any gear to build up absurd amounts of DKP at the end of an expansion. Players who switched mains, gathered off-spec gear or weren't able to get their BiS as early as others should not be punished over other people. By using the lifetime DKP, it ensures that our consistent and reliable raiders get a little priority on the first picks of new loot.
Do not pass up on sidegrades or gear that will be an upgrade in 3.1 because you want to get a leg up on Uldar loot. Having a shit-ton of current DKP will not help you.
Also, you may have noticed that I've stopped doing the 30 minute timed awards. The purpose of these was to make sure that there was still a DKP incentive for people to come to a progression night where there may be few or no boss deaths. We will go back to this once progression in Uldar begins.
TL;DR Version
DKP readjusted when Uldar comes out. Based on Lifetime DKP, not current DKP (so spend!).