Cataclysm Badge and PvP Point Changes

[Adam-Savage]

We're continuing to refine the badge/emblem and PvP point systems in Cataclysm and we'd like to share some of those changes with you today. Please enjoy!

Our primary goal when approaching badges in Cataclysm is to address a lot of the confusion that comes with these currency systems. To that end we're changing badges to a more straightforward point system, similar to the ones we've used for a while for Arenas and Battlegrounds. There will be a total of four types of points you can earn in Cataclysm (two for PvE and two for PvP), and these will remain the same even as we introduce new content.

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[Anansi]

Sounds good to me. So instead of needing 95 Cata Badges to get a T11 piece we'll need 95 Valour points. Makes sense to run with one basic system for the two tiers of combat (PvE and PvP). It's interesting to see they are planning a system to trade points between the two tiers, albeit at a loss. This will not sit well with some people who *only* PvE or *only* PvP but the reality is, I think, most people do both so why not intermingle them. Besides, Blizz already nerf and buff classes based on PvP anyways, so the imaginary line in the sand really isn't there at all.

[Palladiamorsdeus]

This just make's it easier for people to do what they want to do. Blizzard mostly did this in Wrath by furthering the badge system and with the LFD, even going so far as to allow the purchase of PvP gear using badges. The only thing that was missing for both PvE and PvP was the ability to buy weapons. I have to wonder if PvE will be able to buy 'starter' weapons, now that PvP doesn't require a rating anymore....

[Adam-Savage]

Sounds good to me. So instead of needing 95 Cata Badges to get a T11 piece we'll need 95 Valour points. Makes sense to run with one basic system for the two tiers of combat (PvE and PvP). It's interesting to see they are planning a system to trade points between the two tiers, albeit at a loss. This will not sit well with some people who *only* PvE or *only* PvP but the reality is, I think, most people do both so why not intermingle them. Besides, Blizz already nerf and buff classes based on PvP anyways, so the imaginary line in the sand really isn't there at all.

I still think pvp should have it's only set of talent points rather then try and balance pvp and pve.