Quote (randomtask @ Tue - Jan 1 2013 - 18:06:19)
new battleground temple of kotmogu is pretty amazing
Temple of Kotmogu is a new 10 person battleground introduced in Mist of Pandaria.
Objective:
There are 4 "Orbs of Power" that can be picked up by a players. While the orb is held you earn points for your team. First team to 1600 points win.
Orbs of power:
Once an orb of power is picked up it can not be dropped or transferred. Upon death it will be returned to it's original location.
While held the Orb also grants the player certain buffs.
Increase damage done by player by 30%
Increase damage received by player by 5%
Reduces healing received by 10%
However the value of these buffs increases the longer the player holds the orb. Thus making it increasingly hard to hold onto the orb, It is unknown whether there is an upper limit to these values or how quickly they increase. However I will say from personal experience they can become quite high.
Earning points:
The amount of points you receive from holding an orb is determined by where you on the map you are. The closer to the center of the map an orb holder is, the more points they earn for their team.
When an orb carrier is killed the opposing team gains a small number of points.
General tips:
Protect your orb carriers. They can be killed very quickly and heals are less effective.
Focus on enemy orb carriers. Unlike many PvP scenarios, focusing the Orb carriers and not the healers is more effective.
While holding an orb, eating still restores health at a normal rate - between battles make sure to eat up, don't expect heals
Hold the orb as close to the center of the map as you can without putting yourself in danger of being killed.
Do NOT take orbs the outer edge of the map. You earn very few points and it is very hard to defend.
Remember to watch for un-held orbs that can be picked up!
Do not be disheartened if your team is behind - You can catch up!
Have fun!