Weekly Oondasta ruined by Hunters.

[Ambrosios]

Instead of giving them a rare with the same model, they make a weekly world boss that can drop a mount tamable. In what way is it good news that a single hunter can make it a real struggle for tens of people to get their weekly loot.

[Zantos]

Instead of giving them a rare with the same model, they make a weekly world boss that can drop a mount tamable. In what way is it good news that a single hunter can make it a real struggle for tens of people to get their weekly loot.

This will only be an issue at the start. Second, its a non issue since they literally wont be trying to tame it with tons of people around since that would ensure they can't get a tame off.

[draynay]

Everything is hunter loot.

[Ambrosios]

its a non issue since they literally wont be trying to tame it with tons of people around since that would ensure they can't get a tame off.

They definitely can tame it no matter howmany people hit and damage it since the boss gets a reduced damage taken buff after spawning so everyone can get a tag for the loot.

[Zantos]

They definitely can tame it no matter howmany people hit and damage it since the boss gets a reduced damage taken buff after spawning so everyone can get a tag for the loot.

Unless they changed tame mechanics, the instant he changes targets from the hunter to someone else, the tame cast bar is broken. I don't even know if they have distracting shot to regain its attention either.

But, again, even if they did change it and the hunter can finish a tame cast with someone else being the focus target, would only be for the first few days anyway.

[Jester Joe]

Unless they changed tame mechanics, the instant he changes targets from the hunter to someone else, the tame cast bar is broken. I don't even know if they have distracting shot to regain its attention either.

But, again, even if they did change it and the hunter can finish a tame cast with someone else being the focus target, would only be for the first few days anyway.

Even if they did, Oondasta is immune to taunts.

It is really sloppy though for this to be implemented this way in my opinion, it's just frustrating for those trying to tame him and those trying to farm him.

Could have been a neutral model in a cave nearby, or just have a smaller version spawn when he dies

[Azerate]

This will only be an issue at the start. Second, its a non issue since they literally wont be trying to tame it with tons of people around since that would ensure they can't get a tame off.

I think this is true. Those who are interested will just all go to tame her (him?) now and be done with it. It will quiet down in 2-3 weeks.

[schwank05]

How is this even an issue since the bosses almost spawn immediately after being killed not?

[Zantos]

Even if they did, Oondasta is immune to taunts.

It is really sloppy though for this to be implemented this way in my opinion, it's just frustrating for those trying to tame him and those trying to farm him.

Could have been a neutral model in a cave nearby, or just have a smaller version spawn when he dies

I see. Wonder how how threat gen itd take then to rip oondasta back. I wouldn't immagine taming causes much threat. EH, still wouldn't be too much of an issue. Especially if you go warmode. Just kill the hunter

[Trollokdamus]

a single hunter can make it a real struggle for tens of people to get their weekly loot.

What? There is no way a hunter can make it "a real struggle" for anyone trying to kill Oondasta. In order to tame something, you need to hold threat, which is impossible if someone else is attacking your target.

That said, I don't understand why wouldn't Blizzard just make all the mobs sharing the Oondasta and Horridon models tamable. I mean, there are other cool color variations out there, and I'd rather have a green armored direhorn than a blue one.

[Azerate]

How is this even an issue since the bosses almost spawn immediately after being killed not?

No. Oondasta is on a 15 minute respawn timer.

[Schizoide]

Yes, the MoP bosses are all either exactly 15 minutes or randomly spawn between 10 and 20 minutes.

[Jester Joe]

Yes, the MoP bosses are all either exactly 15 minutes or randomly spawn between 10 and 20 minutes.

All world bosses I believe are set like that now?
Even the WoD ones I think are similar, at least the mount one is.

[DotEleven]

Unless they changed tame mechanics, the instant he changes targets from the hunter to someone else, the tame cast bar is broken. I don't even know if they have distracting shot to regain its attention either.

But, again, even if they did change it and the hunter can finish a tame cast with someone else being the focus target, would only be for the first few days anyway.

Yeah, I was wondering what he was talking about since it's a 6 second cast that the thing needs to be focused on you the entire time. Anyone else gets aggro, boom instantly broken. The only way they'd get a tame if it's something like Sabertron where they have a couple of casts that add up to 6 seconds and they happen to do them one after the other.

[Schizoide]

All world bosses I believe are set like that now?
Even the WoD ones I think are similar, at least the mount one is.

I don't know about all worldbosses but yes, Rukhmar is also exactly 15 minutes.

Galleon: exactly 15 min
Sha of Anger: random between 10 and 20 min
Oondasta: exactly 15 min
Nalak: random between 10 and 20 min
Rukhmar: exactly 15 min

They should all be reduced to 2 minutes, IMO. They die in 6 seconds flat, these spawntimes just force people to wait around which is annoying. Not the biggest problem in the world, but it would be nice.

Also both Nalak and Rukhmar need the 5 second 99% damage immunity. On tuesdays, they often die before they get within melee range. I once had Rukhmar die in the air before it got within 40 yard range of my hunter on the ground!

[gushDH]

It will be an issue for like 1 or 2 weeks. Relax.

[Schizoide]

If hunters can steal the spawn by taming it, this will continue to be a problem forever because a single hunter can grief dozens of people by taming, abandoning the pet, and repeating that.

[Briselody]

On tuesdays, they often die before they get within melee range. I once had Rukhmar die in the air before it got within 40 yard range of my hunter on the ground!

That's why you sit on the platform up at eye level with him and hit him with something as soon as he spawns.

[Schizoide]

Yes, I had to start doing that. Adding a 5 second 99% damage immunity buff like Galleon and Sha of Anger would be better.

[rrayy]

No. Oondasta is on a 15 minute respawn timer.

Ooh 15 minutes. IF you can't wait that long you have serious problems.