Summary
The Trading Post has been one ofWorld of Warcraft: Dragonflight’s most beloved and now most controversial features. It has offered players a vast supply of intriguing and unique cosmetic items that aren’t available elsewhere. That being said, there are drawbacks to a few aspects of the Trading Post.
Some of the most anticipated additions to theWorld of WarcraftTrading Post in the coming months are the class-specific transmog sets. However, since there’s only so much Trader’s Tender available to earn each month, players who have multiple classes to think about will inevitably be left in the lurch. Class-specific sets can also be a pain for people who only play a single class, so there are pros and cons for both sides.
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TheTrading Post will be releasing class-related transmogs, staggered in stages from September until December. Each month’s stock includes weapons and armor for three individual classes, beginning next month with Paladin, Priest, and Rogue. October will feature Death Knights, Demon Hunters, and Druids. November will have items for Warlocks, Warriors, and Monks, while December includes the final four classes: Evoker, Hunter, Shaman, and Mage.
These unique outfits consist of three pieces of armor and a collection of special weapon appearances, one for each specialization of that class. The weapon sets cost 500Trader’s Tender and the three-piece armor setis 450 Tender. On its own, this price tag is not dissimilar to other items, but there is an innate restriction, as these can only be worn by a single class.
Normally, cosmetic armor pieces can be worn by at least three classes, bar some elite sets earned in the most difficult content. Most armor inWorld of Warcraftis categorized as mail, leather, plate, or cloth, and these can be transmogs for all classes that wear that material. However, class-specific sets exist solely for a single one of the game’s 13 classes, severely restricting its usability.
A good argument can certainly be made for why some armor and weaponry should be exclusive to a select few classes, as it can do wonders in preserving the lore and the unique flavor of a given class.World of Warcraft: Legionwas a well-regarded expansion, especially for its focus on class identity. It was full of appearances and even mounts that were for a single class, and they served as great features, making players proud of their chosen class.
That being said, when it comes to the Trading Post, more restrictions do not factor in positively. The currency of Trader’s Tender is capped each month, and appearances that only apply to a single class are inherently going to be worth less to players, especially those with many playable characters. On the other hand, transmogs that can be used to create a wider range of outfits will be worth more.
The pressure seems to be constantly increasing on players, and Trader’s Tender has become such a coveted resource that it’s practically by design that players will want to pay real money. Rather unsurprisingly,World of Warcrafthas gone forward withplans to monetize the Trading Post, much to the ire of the player base.
An organic method of ensuring player satisfaction as well as increasing time spent playing the game would simply be to raise themaximum amount of Trader’s Tenderthat can be earned each month. Ideally, players should be able to grind enough Tender to purchase every item in the Trading Post each month if that’s what they really want.
Giving players the option to either work hard or wait for the item to rotate back next year is an excellent way to satisfy both casual and hardcore players alike. But without some kind of change, the Trading Post will not sustain its popularity, and players aren’t likely to tolerate a system that takes advantage of their love for cosmetic items.
World of Warcraft: Dragonflightis available now for PC.
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