Ishmaiel wrote:
> gaf1234567890 wrote:
> > Chizel wrote:
> > > With the current system rep is gained for a given faction when you do a
> > > battle ground, and also a mark of honour for the BG.
> > > So if I got exalted in WSG I could not get the AV rewards.
> > >
> > > The new patch notes show that you will gain honour points instead of
> > > faction which can be spent like gold.
> > >
> > > But does anyone know if you get different honour points per BG, or is
> > > it a global pool.
> > >
> > > I.e I can do 100 WSG's and spend the honour gained on AV rewards? Or
> > > will I just have WSG honour points?
> >
> > I believe the items will cost a combination of Honor points and Ribbons
> > (which are still given out 3:1 for wins/losses). So you could earn part
> > of the cost PvP'ing anywhere, but part of the cost will have to come
> > from playing that specific BG.
>
> From what it was explained to me it'll be a combination of Honor tokens
> (rewarded on tuesday after maint, instead of a new rank) Battleground
> marks (Like the ugly WSG one you get when you win (3) and lose (1)) and
> possibly gold.
>
> It makes sense but what about the people who've grinded honor and not
> reached the epic pvp gear? Do they get a headstart or is it "Sorry
> slim, should have given up earlier everybody starts at 0" Because if
> so, thats really freekin weak.

Well, Chizel was talking about BG Rep rewards, not Rank rewards.

As far as Rank rewards, Blizzard first announced the complete Honor
system overhaul about 2 months ago, plus it'll be another few weeks
until the new system is in effect. A guildmate of mine started the Rank
climb from the beginning with his L58 Warlock right around the time the
announcement was made, knowing full well he was "racing the clock". In
the last 7 weeks he's gotten up to Rank 10 as well as hitting 60 in the
process just from ribbon turn-ins. He's going for both the Rank 11 epic
mount and Exalted in AB to get Ironbark Staff. He figures he'll make it
in the next 2 weeks, just in time.

The point is, PvP'ers going for high Rank know the change is coming and
what's at stake. Most are still going full tilt anyway.