Tier 3 - Account Wide Transmog?

#1 - Nov. 8, 2015, 6:29 p.m.

Hi,

Since the account wide transmog now is confirmed I was wondering if the BMAH acquired Tier 3 parts will be so too or if there are special rules concerning those items.

The parts bought through BMAH are not class specific meaning every plate user can wield the full Dreadnaught set (just to name an example).

● [22nd February 2016] Status: Answered by Blizzard representative.

22/02/2016 10:27Posted by Aerythlea
/bluenecro

If you have Tier 3 pieces (either from Classic WoW or the Black Market Auction House) then these appearances will be unlocked account-wide within the current transmogrification restrictions.

As an example, let's say that you're playing a Warlock:

If you have a piece of the Frostfire Regalia (Mage) set, then this appearance will be unlocked account-wide for all classes that use Cloth as their primary armor type.
If you have a piece of the Dreadnaught (Warrior) set, it won't be unlocked account-wide as a Warlock can't equip Plate items.

22/02/2016 12:13Posted by Aerythlea
Just to clarify that this does indeed only apply to Tier 3 pieces, because these pieces do not have class-restrictions on them. Other Tier sets will be subject to their normal class restrictions.

22/02/2016 12:24Posted by Aerythlea
No. Only appearances of the primary armor type for that class (Plate) can be unlocked.

The general rule of thumb for unlocking appearances is:

You must be able to equip the armor
It must be of your primary armor type
It must be able to be obtained and equipped by your class

24/02/2016 15:41Posted by Aerythlea
Thanks for the additional questions and feedback. I don't have any answers to share at this point in time. If I receive any new information, I'll be sure to share it with you.

Aerythlea

Community Manager

#35 - Feb. 22, 2016, 10:27 a.m.

/bluenecro

If you have Tier 3 pieces (either from Classic WoW or the Black Market Auction House) then these appearances will be unlocked account-wide within the current transmogrification restrictions.

As an example, let's say that you're playing a Warlock:

If you have a piece of the Frostfire Regalia (Mage) set, then this appearance will be unlocked account-wide for all classes that use Cloth as their primary armor type.

If you have a piece of the Dreadnaught (Warrior) set, it won't be unlocked account-wide as a Warlock can't equip Plate items.

Aerythlea

Community Manager

#58 - Feb. 22, 2016, 12:13 p.m.

22/02/2016 11:59Posted by Stardawn
I don't see why this would work differently for something else than tier 3, so here's my view :

If my mage has mage Tier 2 items, then the mage-tier-2 look is unlocked for all clothies ? I strongly disagree with that, sorry, because there are no lookalikes and so far, only mages can have this transmog. Same for paladins, rogues, and many tier sets that remain exclusive to one class ( and other classes only have recolors).

Other example, which is not different than the tier sets : if my warlock has unlocked MoP challenge mode armor, then this look is available to all clothies ? No thanks.

The problem is different when there are non-class-set-lookalikes, but I still would prefer that strict rules be enforced : whatever the source of unlocking, you have to be able to use the look yourself to transmog.

Blizzard, please, please, please put careful thinking on all the unlock / transmog rules, and give us a clear answer of what is or is not possible.

Just to clarify that this does indeed only apply to Tier 3 pieces, because these pieces do not have class-restrictions on them. Other Tier sets will be subject to their normal class restrictions.

Aerythlea

Community Manager

#63 - Feb. 22, 2016, 12:24 p.m.

22/02/2016 12:14Posted by Titan
You're here again. Can you please clarify (since your last post is open to interpretations):

Can PLATE USERS unlock CLOTH/LEATHER/MAIL tier 3 items?

No. Only appearances of the primary armor type for that class (Plate) can be unlocked.

The general rule of thumb for unlocking appearances is:

You must be able to equip the armor
It must be of your primary armor type
It must be able to be obtained and equipped by your class

Aerythlea

Community Manager

#152 - Feb. 24, 2016, 3:41 p.m.

Thanks for the additional questions and feedback. I don't have any answers to share at this point in time. If I receive any new information, I'll be sure to share it with you.