Re: Dual Spec Q&A with Ghostcrawler

[Kharzak]

[quote]Talent Dual Spec Q&A with Ghostcrawler
With the next content patch, we will be introducing a number of additions and changes to the game. One new feature in the works is the ability to set up two separate sets of talents, or "dual spec". While the complete feature may not be immediately available in the Public Test Realms (PTR) and specifics are still liable to change, we wanted to go over some questions with Senior Game Designer Greg "Ghostcrawler" Street to find out more.

Nethaera:    What is dual speccing?
Ghostcrawler:  Dual speccing is the ability to save two separate talent specs, glyphs, and action bars.

Nethaera:  Why are we allowing players to dual spec after all this time?
Ghostcrawler:  We really felt like this was a great way to increase the flexibility available to players and encourage them to take part in more aspects of the game. To use just one example, some players like to participate in both raids and Arenas, which is awesome behavior that we want to promote. But, there are some talents which are more useful in one part of the game than another. Currently, players have to pay respec costs and go through the process of setting up the desired talent spec and action bars whenever they switch.

The new system makes this a much more logical process, saving on time and cost and allowing players to easily move from one aspect of the game to another.

Nethaera:  Who will be able to use it?
Ghostcrawler:  Players who have reached the maximum level will be able to set up dual specs.

Nethaera:  Why do players need to be max level in order to do this?
Ghostcrawler:  We didn’t want to burden lower-level players with extra complexity as they’re working to level up and learn their class. But if the feature proves popular we might consider expanding it.

Nethaera:  How will you be able to set up a dual spec?
Ghostcrawler:  Players will be able to visit their trainer and pay a one-time fee to be able to use it.

Nethaera:  How do you switch between specs?
Ghostcrawler:  Players will be able to switch between their talent specs by visiting any Lexicon of Power provided they’ve paid for the ability to have a secondary spec. Lexicons of Power will be available in major cities, and inscribers will also be able to create a new item that summons one. Anyone can purchase this item, but it requires a ritual of several players to summon it for use by the party. It’s similar to a repair bot in that it will exist in the world for a short duration. It’s important to keep in mind that you will not be able to switch specs while in combat or Arenas. While you won’t be able to switch your spec without the Lexicon, you will still be able to look at your secondary spec whenever you want to.

Nethaera:  Will solo players have the ability to switch their specs outside of the cities or will they still need to visit a Lexicon of Power?
Ghostcrawler:  Solo players will still need to go into the city to visit the Lexicon of Power to switch their talent spec or will need to get together with other players to summon one in.

Nethaera:  Is the item that allows you to summon a Lexicon of Power reusable, or is it used up?
Ghostcrawler:  We haven’t made a final decision on that yet, and will be evaluating how it works on the PTR.

Nethaera:  Can I respec only one of my talent sets, or will I need to respec them both if I reset one?
Ghostcrawler:  When you reset your talents, it will look at the spec you currently have in use as the talent set you want to change.

Nethaera:  Will you be able to switch gear easily to match your spec?
Ghostcrawler:  At the same time we implement dual specs, we will also be setting up a gear system. The feature is called “Gear Manager.â€

[Kharzak]

and the "gear manager" looks like a good move depending on how well they do it.  another game item built first in the community

[Amaurn]

Looks good.

I currently used Closet Gnome and its awesome. If the blizzard one doesn't match the gnomes usability then ill stick with mah gnome!