This is a great time for players to ask themselves if they want a chance of pace for Cataclysm. Last year, I wrote a 3 step process to switching mains. It’s still valid.
So my questions to you today:
- Are you switching mains?
- To what and why?
As a GM, I’ve the enviable pleasure of combing through the guildies who have expressed interest in main switching. I’ll write a behind the scenes post on that later (when I actually come up with a plan). I’ll do my best to see if I can accommodate it, but I know deep down that I may not be able to approve anyone. There are too many factors to consider. Have they demonstrated their aptitude for playing that class? Do I have someone covering their existing role when they do switch out? I don’t have the authority to tell people what they can or cannot do. In the end, I have to decide whats the appropriate number of classes or roles required for a raid. Obviously, I’m not going to be able to green like 7 players who want to do nothing more than tank. There just wouldn’t be enough jobs to go around. Everything needs to be examined on a case by case basis.
What about for the rest of you GM or officers? How does your guild plan to handle main switching?
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Are you switching mains when Cataclysm is released?
- Nope! Staying the same! (54%, 246 Votes)
- Yes, same role but different main! (21%, 94 Votes)
- Yes, to a DPS role (11%, 52 Votes)
- Yes, to a healing role (9%, 40 Votes)
- Yes, to a tanking role (5%, 21 Votes)
Total Voters: 453
