If you read yesterdays missive we took a look at the mining changes in Patch 5.3. Not surprising Herbalism received a similar mechanic upgrade.
Players who can get access to Pandaria (level 84 or higher) can start to pick any herbs in Pandaria. They start off with a 1 to 10 ratio. Basically for every 10 picks you get one usable plant. As you continue this ratio becomes better and better till your skill level is able to pick at a 1 to 1 ratio (or higher depending on your guild level, your picking level etc.).
I didn't believe that mining ore in Pandaria would have a major effect on the economy. With these changes in Herbalism I'm getting a feeling of the opposite. Herbalism is a nice farming area especially when combined with a potion or transmute master. The Druids with flight form can just drop quickly on an herb patch, pick it and run without anyone knowing they were there.
These changes might not be earth shattering but it could encourage players to make sure they have some type of farmer in their arsenal. As players become more and more burnt out on content they are going to look for more vegetative opportunities. Places where they can just gather items and loot and still hold conversations inside their verbal guild halls.
Don't be surprised if the herb market takes a slow hit and then quickly adjusts. Keeping an eye on the market when Patch 5.3 arrives (expected sometime in the next two weeks) should give a good opportunity to restock the pantry for Herbalism needs.
For scribes this is important as well. Low costing herbs and inks can help get you back into a stagnant market that inscription has become on many servers. With the knowledge that players will be finishing off their glyph books to fill in a 3rd specialization this is a prime opportunity to jump back into the market for a quick money fix.
So get your beer (root preferred thank you) and get to pick some grass. Your army of alternates will be appreciative.
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