Episode # 19: We're insane now! Part 3

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Intro

Here we are back again for another installment of our "Insane" mini-series. Part three will be a combination of the various factions that make up the group known as The Steamwheedle Cartel. That means this week we will be looking at a combination of Booty Bay, Everlook, Gadgetzan, and Ratchet. You will need to raise all of these to exalted before you can claim the achievement so lets look at how that is done!

The Steamwheedle Faction Group

Getting Started

To get started you need to know, as is with most of these factions, that it pretty much revolves around just killing and not much more. There are a couple quests, but in the long term you are really better off just killing. These factions are all grouped together, and this helps because you will gain some shared experience so as you work on one it will help others.

Pirates, ready for the killing

The other way they are linked is that these all share a love of you killing Southsea pirates for them. So get ready to kill somewhere around 26,000 of them. It is best to take a friend, or a few and just have fun killing pirates and hanging out in game. In places like Tanaris there are loads of Southsea pirates, making it a great place to farm them. Some people also recommend killing Venture Company enemies in Stranglethorn or Grizzly Hills.

What am I working towards?

Well, other than maybe some protection by the local guards and the discounts on buying items you are not looking at much in the way of rewards except that this, combined with the previous two factions, will leave you within one faction of being certified as insane.

You might be tired, but you are so close!

Conclusion

Again, not a lot of rewards, and mostly killing, but after this you have only one faction remaining before you can claim the title of "The Insane" Yes, you are so close! Keep pushing to the end! Thank you for reading, and hope this guide is helping you get closer to this awesome goal! We will be back next week to finish off the mini-series by becoming fully insane as we reach exalted with the Darkmoon Faire! Until then, take care and may the light be with you!


-Frostee

Episode # 18: We're insane now! Part 2

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Intro

I just returned from my vacation to Irvine, and ready to start our second part of this "Insane" mini-series. This week we will be looking at the faction, The Bloodsail Buccaneers. Again, we are talking about an older faction with a simple way to raise your status, and you guessed it, it involves a lot of killing.

Booty Bay

Getting Started

Quite simply, the easiest way to do this is to head down to Booty Bay, and level the inhabitants and guards of the city until they return, and do it again, and again. Yep you got it, just kill. The great part is that for this faction you only actually need to become honored for the achievement. (Light be praised!) Booty Bay NPCs, Bruisers, and Admiral Jorrik all offer reputation. Overall, you are looking at something in the range of about 2,500 kills before accounting for reputation boosts you may have.

Yep, killing, killing, and more killing.

What am I working towards?

Well, this is another segment getting you closer to being labeled, "The Insane". This reputation grind also will give you the chance to do the quest, "Avast Ye, Admiral" The reward is the [Bloodsail Admiral's Hat] which is not only a cool hat, but also summons you a parrot. Pretty awesome, huh?

Having a breakdown yet?

Conclusion

Another faction down, just a few more to go! We will be back next week with another faction on our way to becoming fully insane. Thanks for listening/reading! Take care, and may the light be with you!

-Frostee

Episode # 17: We're insane now! Part 1

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Intro

Ravenholdt Manor

Yes, we have really lost it this time! This week kicks off our series of reputation tips to help you with gaining the achievement Insane in the Membrane. Well, you will either get the achievement, or go insane trying. To reach the peak of this mountain and receive the coveted title of "The Insane" You will need to reach exalted status with Everlook, Ratchet, Ravenholdt, Booty Bay, Gadgetzan, and Darkmoon Faire, as well as gaining Honored Reputation with the Bloodsail Buccaneers. You might just think these are just simple old vanilla factions, well, you're right, they are simple. The problem is that they are simple, or in other words, they don't have a lot of ways to reach high reputation easily, or quickly for that matter.

You will likely end up spending lots of time here.

Our first faction in this series will be Ravenholdt, and with this faction you will see just how maddening a "simple" faction can be. This faction makes its home in the Alterac Mountains in Ravenholdt Manor. You will benefit if you play a rogue, or know one who is willing to help you, because without one you will have a very, very hard time.

Getting Started

Ok, no matter who you are you will start at 0 Neutral. Start off by heading to Arathi Highlands because you are about to kill syndicate members, a lot of them. The easiest place to find a bunch to kill is in Stromgarde Keep. You mission is to kill, and kill and kill. Rogues can pickpocket [Syndicate Emblems] to speed up their reputation gain. This will give you reputation until you get to 11999/12000 Honored, and then comes the hard part.

Yeah, this is just the start of the madness.

This is where being or having a rogue friend will help, A LOT! Because you need to start picking up [Heavy Junkbox] via pickpocketing. Yep, that is. You will turn these in to complete the quest "Junkboxes Needed" which will mean you need to get about, oh, somewhere around 1300 boxes. Most people recommend heading to Blackrock Spire to get these. Just get the boxes, turn in and that's it. Simple, right? Yep, but tedious.

What am I working towards?

Well, with this faction you are not working towards much, because they, well, don't offer anything. Though it is one step closer to being dubbed "The Insane" which is its own reward, even if you end up in a padded room.

Conclusion

Here we go on this crazy journey of reputations. Hope you enjoy this mini-series and if you haven't already obtained the achievement, that this will help you on your way. Work and my health took a downward turn the last few weeks as work became very busy and I was away on training, then got sick, so I am sorry for the break in the action.

We will be back next week with the next tip! Have a great week, and may the light be with you!

-Frostee

Episode # 16 : Wartime!

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Intro

In the Krasarang Wilds of Pandaria the battle between the Horde and Alliance rages on. This week we take a look at the dueling factions of Operation: Shieldwall and Dominance Offensive. These two groups are at the heart of the war between the two factions. The Alliance has taken up fort in Lion's Landing and the Horde are located at Domination Point. No matter which faction you are aligned with, you will engage in a reputation grind for some great rewards!

Beachfront property

Getting Started

Each faction starts their introduction with a quest called "Meet the Scout" which then has you complete either "A King Among Men" (Alliance) or "The Might of the Warchief" (Horde) After you complete that you will have a few more quests then you will be on your way.

Two main ways of gaining reputation are the handful of quests you get at various reputation levels, as well as the daily quests you will have available. At various times during your reputation gain you will be given a few quests at a time to further the story in the zone.

The octagon.. err,  Beast Battle Arena

As for daily quests, each day you will get a quest at each of four quest hubs throughout the area. You will also be able to complete the daily beastmaster group quest. Just keep plugging away at it and enjoy the story as it comes to you and you will be exalted before you know it.

What am I working towards?

There are some fantastic awards for reputation gain with either faction here. First of all, there is a plethora of justice point gear available from these factions in case you are in need of some. Most importantly there are the updated faction mounts. The [Grand Gryphon] and [Grand Armored Gryphon] for the alliance, and the [Grand Wyvern] and [Grand Armored Wyvern] for the horde.

The Alliance Fleet

Along with those rewards you will earn an achievement for becoming exalted as well as one for completing the story line quests (if you finish them all).

Conclusion

These factions provide you with a great story as you explore the Pandaria war as well as come super cool mounts! If you are looking for a faction to work on, I would highly suggest one of these! We will be back next week with another tip, and remember if you would like us to highlight a specific faction, let us know. Until next time, may the light be with you!

-Frostee