Hello! Welcome to the 309th edition of the WoW Economy Weekly Wrap-up!
This week we look ahead to the War Within and how to prepare for the next expansion as well as discuss how the Work Order system could be improved next iteration. Plus, we have some useful tips for using up excess Artisan's Mettle and a good recipe to look out for in Phase 2 of Season of Discovery!
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Work Orders in 11.0
As the year begins and we look forward to all the things ahead including a new expansion launch, many have been thinking and planning next steps in gold making.
Manthieus has been wondering what can be done with the Work Order system and how it could potentially be improved...
We already know that the DF crafting system is here to stay, but alterations are going to be made for the new expansion so time to poke a sleeping bear… What would we want to see from the Work Order system in The War Within?
I will start with my suggestions then, you can all tell me why I am wrong, and suggest yours :)
1- You can not provide ANY material for a public work order. Orders (with commissions) which cover the costs, will be filled. Crafters could very quickly see what items are in demand, by how many outstanding orders. Skilled crafters can fill 'closer to cost' orders. The only time a buyer would not know what commission to offer would be on items where there is ZERO outstanding orders. There is already a window on the buy screen to show outstanding orders, and suggests you to offer more.
If you want to lowball a crafter, you run the risk of your order not being filled.
If you want your item crafted NOW, seek a personal order via /2.An exception could be made
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