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| + | The '''Northridge Lumber Mill Crate''' is located in [[Northridge Lumber Camp]] of [[Western Plaguelands]]. {{coords|48.4|31.9|Western Plaguelands}} |
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| − | The '''mechanostrider''' is a [[construct]] which vaguely resembles a mechanized [[tallstrider]]. Small oval lamps replace its eyes, while great mufflers extend where its tailfeathers should be.<ref name="MG">[[Monster Guide]], pg. 104.</ref> |
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| + | The sturdy crate sits in the middle of the lumber mill surrounded by debris and very zealous followers of the [[Scarlet Crusade]]. |
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| − | == History == |
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| − | === Gnomes === |
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| − | When [[gnome]]s set out to explore the [[world]] once again after their city's fall, they soon realized that they needed reliable mechanical mounts<ref name="MG" /> because they were mocked for their short stature and slow land speed.<ref name="M&M">[[Magic & Mayhem]], pg. 194.</ref> Tired of being mocked, the gnomes developed these revolutionary modes of travel.<ref name="M&M" /> One ingenious gnome spied a flock of tallstriders and remarked upon their grace and strength. Soon after was born the mechanostrider, which quickly became a favorite mount of all gnome-kind.<ref name="MG" /> Using steam compression and duro-steel plating, the finest gnomish tinkers created these ostrich-like striders to use as mounts. The mechanostrider can move at speeds up to 30 mph. |
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| + | You can place the {{item|Barrel of Plagueland Termites}} on top of the crate for the quests: |
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| + | * [[Quest:A Plague Upon Thee (Horde 2)]] |
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| + | * [[Quest:A Plague Upon Thee (Alliance 2)]] |
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| − | When the mechanostriders were first constructed, the gnomes refused to restructure for their larger allies, and all [[gnome tinker]]s agreed that the striders are only available for small humanoids.<ref name="M&M" /> However, recently, the gnomes also allowed all members of the alliance to ride them,<ref>Racial restrictions on mounts have now been lifted. Night Elves on mechanostriders? Tauren on raptors? You’re not seeing things. - [[Patch 3.0.8|Patch notes of Patch 3.0.8]]</ref> and even some [[goblin]]s have also purchased striders for themselves; but most of these striders are still carrying proud gnomish passengers.<ref name="M&M" /> This mechanostrider represents an older model and, while outdated, is a viable and cheaper vehicle. The current model is [[#Mechanostrider v. 2.0 (Mechanized tallstrider)|mechanostrider v. 2.0]].<ref name="MG" /> |
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| − | The gnomes' revolutionary mechanostrider represents yet another marvel of their engineering prowess. Each strider is specifically designed with the individual rider in mind. They are constructed using state-of-the-art steam compression, servo-motor dynamics, and duro-steel plating. This offers the rider a reliable and durable means of transportation. Some claim that the mechanostrider's lack of true sentience makes for a very dumb mount. However, the gnomes counter that under a skilled rider, the mechanostrider is more responsive than even the best trained live mount.<ref>http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/info/basics/mounts/mechanostriders.html</ref> |
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| − | They were made for long distance treks through [[Khaz Modan]] and for trade between [[Ironforge]] and [[Gnomeregan]]. They have since become a widespread multi-use vehicle for all [[gnome]]s.{{fact}} |
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| − | Most mechanostriders can be purchased at [[Steelgrill's Depot]] in [[Dun Morogh]]. Non-gnomes must be [[exalted]] with [[Gnomeregan]] to buy a mechanostrider. Two models are also sold at the [[Argent Tournament]]. |
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| − | ===Mechagnomes=== |
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| − | It is interesting to note that [[mechagnomes]], some of whom would become progenitors of the gnomish race, have been found in [[Northrend]], and riding what appears to be [[Unpainted Mechanostrider]]s or [[White Mechanostrider Mod B]]'s. It's possible that tallstriders roamed the land that would become Northrend before the [[Sundering]]. In any case, it seems that a good idea has a way of repeating itself among similar minds. |
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| − | ==Mechanostrider v. 2.0 (Mechanized tallstrider)== |
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| − | The mechanostrider v. 2.0 is the current version of the vehicle that the gnomish race employs. While these constructs are as dumb as a brick (and even some bricks are smarter, it is said...), they are reliable mounts and, when handled by the best mechanoriders, better than live mounts. A mechanostrider fights only when ordered to or threatened, lashing out with its sharp beak and claws, or simply hammering at the danger with its heavy metallic head.<ref name="MG" /> |
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| − | This may be describing the epic mount. |
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| − | == Superior Mounts == |
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| − | *{{loot|rare|Blue Mechanostrider}}, sold at [[Steelgrill's Depot]]. |
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| − | *{{loot|rare|Green Mechanostrider}}, sold at [[Steelgrill's Depot]]. |
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| − | *{{loot|rare|Red Mechanostrider}}, sold at [[Steelgrill's Depot]]. |
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| − | *{{loot|rare|Unpainted Mechanostrider}}, sold at [[Steelgrill's Depot]]. |
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| − | == Epic Mounts == |
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| − | [[image:EpicMechastrider.png|250px|thumb|A new mechanostrider-model]] |
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| − | *The original epic mount variants ([[Icy Blue Mechanostrider Mod A]] and [[White Mechanostrider Mod A]]) used the original art. These varieties are no longer offered. Even though there is a quest to replace an original epic mount with a current epic model at no charge, most owners choose to keep their original as a novelty. |
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| − | *An epic PvP-mechanostrider mount is sold by [[Lieutenant Karter]]. This is called {{loot|epic|Black Battlestrider}}. |
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| − | *{{loot|epic|Gnomeregan Mechanostrider}} is sold on the [[Argent Tournament]]. It does not require the rider to have a exalted standing with the Gnomeregan Exiles. |
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| − | *{{loot|epic|Turbostrider}} is also sold on the [[Argent Tournament]]. This does not require the rider to have a exalted standing with the Gnomeregan Exiles as well. |
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| − | *{{loot|epic|Swift Green Mechanostrider}}, sold at [[Steelgrill's Depot]]. |
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| − | *{{loot|epic|Swift White Mechanostrider}}, sold at [[Steelgrill's Depot]]. |
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| − | *{{loot|epic|Swift Yellow Mechanostrider}}, sold at [[Steelgrill's Depot]]. |
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| − | == Patch 3.0.8 == |
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| − | In [[patch 3.0.8]], the racial size restriction on mounts was lifted, with the mechanostrider becoming available to all Alliance races when exalted with the [[Gnomeregan Exiles]]. Before this, only gnomes and [[dwarves]] were allowed to ride mechanostriders due to the physical size of these races. The established lore, as mentioned above for these mounts, was probably part of the reason for making such a restriction. |
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| − | == Notes == |
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| − | *The mechanostrider is one of the only mounts that is non-organic, the others being the [[engineer]]ed [[Flying Machine Control|flying]] [[Turbo-Charged Flying Machine Control|machines]], motorcycles, and the [[tailor]]ed [[flying carpets]]. |
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| − | *With an exception to the battlestrider (obtained by PvP tokens), the mechanostrider can only be bought, and cannot be obtained through drops. |
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| − | *Along with the [[draenei]] [[elekk]] mounts, no form of mechanostrider is currently available to the [[Horde]]. |
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| − | *[[Night elves]] and draenei on mechanostriders can fit through the [[Stormwind]] bank door; all other Alliance mounts make these two races too high to fit. |
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| − | *A [[Fluorescent Green Mechanostrider]] was given to a European player early in the game as a replacement for his original mechanostrider, which he was having problems with. It is the only one that exists in the entire game. |
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| − | *Their footsteps make a metallic sound. |
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| − | *Oddly, albeit mechanostriders only have two toes, their footprints have three. |
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| − | {{Reflist}} |
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| − | [[es:Mechanostrider]] |
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Revision as of 14:39, 4 December 2011
The Northridge Lumber Mill Crate is located in Northridge Lumber Camp of Western Plaguelands. [48.4, 31.9]
The sturdy crate sits in the middle of the lumber mill surrounded by debris and very zealous followers of the Scarlet Crusade.
Objective of
You can place the 
[Barrel of Plagueland Termites] on top of the crate for the quests: