Surprise! It's December already, which means the winter holidays are just around the corner. According to Blizzard's calendar, Winter's Veil will be upon us in just two short weeks, and if
patch 3.3 does drop next week as expected, it'll seem even shorter than that (I'm sure that
the new Dungeon Finder system will make the time fly by for most of us). So before Greatfather Winter actually appears in Ironforge and Orgrimmar,
the Godmother has the right idea: it's time to ask GFW what you want for Winter's Veil. He's delievered
some nice ingame presents before, and this year should be no exception.
Personally, 3.3 will grant most of my
Warcraft-related wishes, so I'll just wish for world peace. Oh, and 5000g for my newly 80 paladin's epic flying. Actually, I need a
chopper, too, so world peace, 5000g for the epic flying, and another few thousand for the chopper mats. Oh, and I need gear to run heroics, so the peace thing, lots of money, and good gear. Wait -- I'll need a good flying mount, too. So let's say
Rusted Proto-drake, epic gear, and lots and lots of money. Actually, it's
Warcraft, so just forget the peace thing -- I'll just take the money and purples, thanks.
But that's just me
and Steve Martin. What would you like to get from Greatfather Winter this year?
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Reader Comments (Page 3 of 5)
Jordan Dec 3rd 2009 8:51AM
BoA weapons for ferals!
catharsis80 Dec 3rd 2009 9:35AM
You mean this?
http://www.wowhead.com/?item=48718
Jordan Dec 3rd 2009 11:11AM
How did I not see that? /facepalm
Bronwyn Dec 3rd 2009 12:21PM
I want to know what *WHAT* made them think it was a good idea to give ferals what is easily the coolest looking weapon ever when they are never even going to get to look at it.
Rilgon Dec 3rd 2009 8:57AM
Getting rid of PVP.
Barring that, some luck with trinkets. Full 245 gear in everything else and 200 trinkets = *sigh*
Nick Dec 3rd 2009 8:57AM
Dear Father Christmas,
I'd love it if you could bring me a Turtle Beach headset (x41 preferably) for my xbox and a Saxophone so I can entertain myself away from the computer and basketball court.
I have a lovely mince pie here for you and a carrot for rudolph.
Merry Christmas,
Nick
PS. I know that you are on good terms with your cousin Great Father Winter, so could you please let him know that I'd appreciate patch 3.3 to arrive without any trouble. I know it's not a great deal to ask, and it's likely to happen without his input, but I've spent so long tanking and healing in PUGs that I can't wait to get my mage to 80 and start using this random group tool to gear him up quickly! I'd also appreciate a pet murloc, they are so cute.
jdesteno Dec 3rd 2009 11:29AM
I'll take a pet murloc. :)
Baby murloc would be preferable.
kmarcy1729 Dec 3rd 2009 8:59AM
The recipe that was missing from the Pilgrim event: Whirled Peas
sammy.lowe Dec 3rd 2009 9:01AM
LOL
Randy* Dec 3rd 2009 9:02AM
I want a map showing all the quests I've missed on the Old World so I can complete the Loremaster Achievement before Cataclysm changes everything. I have 46 left in Eastern Kingdoms and over 300 left in Kalimdor. I know when I get down to the last 10 I'm going to feel panicky that I can't find those last few! Kinda like those last two in Zul'Drak that I'm sure are at the arena, if I could only get someone to do them with me. :(
dawnseven Dec 3rd 2009 10:57AM
Dude, I'm with ya. 24 left in Eastern Kingdoms and 286 left in Kalimdor. I know where they are now thanks to a mod, but it's just a matter of doing them. I'm sure the 2 weeks I'll have off for Christmas will help a lot. Anyway, about the where...
I've been using EveryQuest as discussed recently on wow.com It's been extremely helpful. It took about 20 minutes to get on the PTR, copy my toon, get my completed quest list exported, transfer the file to live, etc., but 20 minutes to have access to that priceless data wasn't too bad. Or... if you're busy this weekend anyway and feel good about the patch dropping on Tuesday you can just wait for the patch and avoid the PTR part, but yeah ... EveryQuest. Works like a charm to find those missing quests.
Randy* Dec 3rd 2009 11:41PM
Thanks. I had it installed once, but it was such a memory hog, I dropped it. I've been using QuestHelper again, though to help me locate everything. Perhaps I'll get EveryQuest again.
tanielianvb Dec 3rd 2009 9:26AM
Just gold... LOTS of it...
BillDoor Dec 3rd 2009 9:08AM
I'd like some new non-combat pets. I've had the last four Winterveil ones for two years now, could use some hot new ones. Like maybe a Murloc in a Winterveil costume! I'd also like all of my flying mounts to go as fast as my 310% mount, but that's dreaming big.
Darias.Perenolde Dec 3rd 2009 9:13AM
It's still there so far. Screwing up our Winter Veil, April Fools, the annual Running of the Bulls (for us and MANY others), and any races I might want to throw up through and including our summer party planned for next year.
zvermm Dec 3rd 2009 9:23AM
Time. I wish for my day to be 30 hours long instead of 24. Due to a hectic college schedule I'm reduced to doing dailies and the occasional VoA/Ony..
sammy.lowe Dec 3rd 2009 9:23AM
Dear Greatfather Winter,
For Winter Veil this year, I want a Clockwork Rocketbot. These are vintage items, only available from 2007 Winter Veil. At the time, I was playing my druid, (which I didn't get past 22) and got the Rocketbot on him. While I don't regret it, I do regret not also getting it on my main, Rockenos.
Also, I'm an Engineer (As I'm sure you know) So I would like around 15-18 thousand gold for my Mechanohog. Or just the Mechanohog.
Also, please make the prices for epic gem transmutes go up on the AH
And the mats for them go DOWN.
Also, the mammoth with multiple passengers that is available in Dalaran would be nice.
Also, I want to be exalted with the Sons of Hodir.
Also, I want to do more raids with my guild; Ony 10 was the only one I've done with them in a month. (IF you can even call that a raid)
Also, I want like 50 levels free on my pally alt.
Also, I want the time to raid Icecrown Citadel when it's released.
Also, I want like 90 badges of Triumph.
Also, I want 3 of my druid friends to start playing again and get a faction transfer to Horde
Also, I want my DK friend to get money for a faction transfer soon.
Also, I want my Hunter friend to get the gear to raid.
Also, I want my little brother to get to level 80... He's been 72 forever on his Shammy and CoDMW2 doesnt help.
Also, I want the mats to make myself a Wormhole Generator: Northrend
Also, I want all of the Engineer Schematics in existence
Also, I want all of the WoW comics that aren't blocked at my school (Surprisingly, more than 5) to update more frequently.
Also, I want more Sequential Art.
Also, I want the new Razer: Naga gaming mouse
Also, I want that new sexy headset that may or may not be available to consumers.
Also, I want all of the Alliance to become pacifists so that we can gank them in PvP
Also, I want L80 ETC to make a new song
Also, I want Grayson to STFU
Also, I want my brother's Jewelcrafting to hit 450
Also, I want all of the BoA items (Just in case)
Also, I want Eminem to kill himself.
World Peace would be fine, be make sure I get all those others first.
--Rockenos (Alterac Mountains) Lv80 Orc Warlock
catharsis80 Dec 3rd 2009 9:30AM
So, do we have to kill Greatfather Winter once a day for a shot at a Rudolph mount?
kmarcy1729 Dec 3rd 2009 9:35AM
Teh other faction's Greatfather, right?
beredan Dec 3rd 2009 9:32AM
I wish i had a jar