A decision has been reached! After friendly input from many sources (big thanks to all of you), the next big achievement I'll be working towards is Leading the Cavalry. This little challenge will require 50 different mounts, and as a reward I'll get Reins of the Albino Drake.
Once I'd decided I got a notebook, some good pens and coffee. Half an hour and a hefty dose of Wowhead research later I had accumulated a few pages full of scribbles, with headings and extra notes in other colours. On a whim that made sense at the time, I also added up how much gold/currency was needed to buy each group of mounts. A word of warning: what seems methodical and organised when an idea is new could be a little daunting later on!
It's been a relief to decide, which might sound strange to most people. Most people don't take a whole week to be sure of which in-game achievement they want to go after next. I don't get to play as much as I'd like to (who does?) and I am always conscious of my long in-game wishlist. Titles and mounts and pets, oh my! Making a proper decision stops me logging on, checking my mail, selling a few things on the auction house and then just standing there, paralysed by choices*, not knowing what to do.
I'd love to know whether you struggle to make that decision, or if you just set your mind to something and start on it right that moment!
*not nearly as bad as being paralysed by a mind-controlling squid, admittedly, but still...
I assume you can use something like http://www.warcraftmounts.com/ to plot out which mounts you'll want to pursue?
ReplyDeleteI found the Argent Tournament worked best for me, both grinding my Alliance home city reputations and access to things a few more mounts. Don't forget it helps in gathering other Achievements, too! Double dipping is important!
I actually didn't discover Warcraft Mounts until after I'd made my list, but a quick check tells me I've ended up with the same mounts. This means I feel a little noobish, but not stupid. A nice balance!
ReplyDeleteArgent Tournament is where it's at, but I'm going to have phases of other grinds in there for the sake of sanity. It'll take longer this way, but I'll have more fun :D