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Dinged 71 last night, joined up with my 72 shammy and gave the 71-80 bracket a shot.
I had been concerned that I wouldn't be able to do anything useful.
Instead I found I was able to have as much fun as usual. I was surprised at being able to take out 80's (I guess a few 80's were surprised also).
The best strategy was to hover at the back of the big bad 80's on my team and hit what i could.
When we do belinda I don't bother trying to damage her - nearly every spell misses. So i either lesser healing wave the tank or throw chain heals around so I feel like I'm contributing. I pop a blood lust as well which helps everyone.
So I got about half a level in the BG's last night - and there was a lot of tweaking with my setup, configuring my 4th shaman to fit in with the others. So it looks like I'll be living in Alterac valley for the near future. (I'll quest to try and get gear upgrades where possible). It's great to know that this is the worst it will be - every level will improve my damage output and survivability.
So if anyone else is hesitating - don't.
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Nvm, after about 5 seconds thought I answered my own question.
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Being a low lvl in AV, you will most likely be flamed from 80s etc for being low lvl and "Leaching" etc ><
However; being however many you box, against 1 lvl 80, you'll still have decent fire power to have a fighting chance, and I (although not boxed) lvl'd 2 chars 71 + in Av, and it's really fun.. So as posted above, if anyone is hesitating.. don't ;)
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I developed a thick skin in BG's a long time ago even before I boxed.
I sometimes think that some of the level 80's actually enjoy having the low levels in there. It gives them someone else to blame for any losses.
A typical AV pre start chat would be :
Level 80: "WTB more 80's".
Level 80:"WTF there's no 80's in here"
Level 80:"Actually there are 23"
Level 80:"Anyone under 80 go away and level"
Level 74: "It's quicker XP in AV"
Level 80: "No it isn't - go level"
Level 80:"We are gonna loose" (please note: these morons always seem to spell lose as loose)
Level 73: "Alliance have lower levels too"
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I have to laugh - these guys are criticising us for levelling in BG, when a lot of them are just farming honour.
These are the same muppets that start begging people to stop trying and to get a quick loss when things aren't going well.
They never seem to remember how many victories they've had with these low levels in there.
