BigRedKitty gets his own gun in Azeroth
by Michael Gray 
Aug 6th 2009 at 1:00PM
We've already seen Blizzard developers give subtle, in-game nods to hard-working WoW community personalities. These special folks have gone an extra mile in helping us all feel like one big community. They help bring joy, fun, and some extra knowledge to help us all get a little more out of our game time, and they've gone a long way towards making our play a little smoother. For example, when well-known Resto4Life blogger Phaelia tapped out due to focus on family, Blizzard gave her a shout-out with the in-game item, Phaelia's Vestments of the Sprouting Seeds.It's been four months since our good friend Daniel "BigRedKitty" Howell announced his own break from World of Warcraft. He's been desperately missed, and his fans created a goodbye video for him in April. It's just not the same firing off a gun or notching an arrow, without the watchful eye of BRK helping us out.
Blizzard has tipped their own hat to BigRedKitty with the inclusion of the BRK-1000 in patch 3.2. It even drops from the Argent Crusade Tribute Chest, though that's probably just happy circumstance. The BRK-1000 is a fairly respectable Hunter weapon and is appropriately a gun. The very best part? It smells faintly of raspberries.
[Thanks to Ken for the tip!]
Patch 3.2 will bring about a new 5, 10, and 25 man instance to WoW, and usher in a new 40-man battleground called the Isle of Conquest. WoW.com will have you covered every step of the way, from extensive PTR coverage through the official live release. Check out WoW.com's Guide to Patch 3.2 for all the latest!Filed under: Hunter, Analysis / Opinion
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 5)
thebvp Aug 6th 2009 1:05PM
YES.
Drow Aug 6th 2009 2:43PM
I MUST HAVE THIS GUN!
FINALLY! A "nod" I can completely relate to! I remember watching all his video's, and really getting into them when he was testing Wrath Beta. I would read his blog and fall in love with his advice, but was always sad that his guild didn't progress very far/well/fast.
AND THIS GUN! From a tribute run is perfect! It's not just another easy loot item lvl 200 or something, it's something REAL that people will USE!
GIVE ME!
Bob Dewane Aug 7th 2009 9:33AM
I join the multitude of hunters who will grind for this gun in honor of the Airman! Thanks, Blizzard! Now maybe Daniel comes back because of this.........
/hopesagainsthope
TJ Aug 6th 2009 1:07PM
Long live BRK
outdps Aug 6th 2009 2:07PM
I won't bid on it if he comes back ;)
Braundo Aug 6th 2009 1:09PM
Awesome. Grats BRK!
Geo Lara Aug 6th 2009 1:09PM
Didnt BM spec get the nerf bat after BRK took a break from WoW? I sense conspiracy.
furry Aug 6th 2009 2:01PM
no conspiracy. BRK left, and now nobody knows how to play without his great expertise.
Bubsa Aug 6th 2009 3:06PM
Other way round, BRK left WoW after the 1 button spec got nerfed.
Eyu Aug 7th 2009 11:53AM
@bubsa
If you knew anything about BRK you would know that he spent a good long while debating even trying out the 1button steadyspam macro, and was still topping charts without it.
Not all TBC BM hunters were macro spammers. Some of us actually timed our shots by hand/eye/ear/feel.
Seaborn Aug 11th 2009 2:41PM
I am a proud member of the group that never used the one-button macro. We are a small group, but a group none-the-less. I cant claim that I was a DPS king back in those day because I wasn't. But when I had to switch specs, I didnt have a hard time adjusting like many people I have talked with.
Lyn Aug 6th 2009 1:10PM
Yes! Have been waiting for this day, thank you Blizz!
My cat named Cat and I miss you dearly, BRK.
Frank Aug 6th 2009 1:10PM
YES!
this mage tips his hat to blizzard for this. congratulations, BRK, you are missed and you deserve this.
Nascair Aug 6th 2009 1:11PM
"it smells faintly of raspberries" that, is win
Kadamon Aug 6th 2009 1:11PM
BRK's the reason I started a hunter...
This gun is the reason I will continue to level my hunter.
LostOne Aug 6th 2009 1:12PM
Hope it looks cool. It should have a Use: ability to turn you into a male dwarf for 5 min. ;)
Hawk Aug 6th 2009 1:13PM
What does the raspberry reference mean? I never followed that blog, so I have no clue.
Nascair Aug 6th 2009 1:16PM
BRK had an affection for raspberries if i remember correctly
kunukia Aug 6th 2009 1:25PM
BRK drinks raspberry lattes.
RogueJedi86 Aug 6th 2009 1:13PM
All we need now is a fishing rod named after El(of El's Anglin), and we'll be set on our tributes to valued community members!