8.21.07 - TT: Giving Away BoP Items

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Updated Fri, Jan 02, 2009 by Shayalyn

Generosity for the Win

Giving BoP Items to Non-Grouped Players

by Shayalyn

QUESTION

I was soloing and a mob dropped a nice bind-on-pickup (BoP) item that I couldn't use. Is there any way I can release it or give it to another player?

ANSWER

Actually, there is a way to give a BoP item to another player. You'll need to be in the same zone (proximity doesn't make a difference). It's not even necessary to be grouped with the player. Here's how you do it. Type:

/giveplayerlootitem <player name> <item link>

You'll insert the player's name without the brackets, of course. And for the item link, simply hold the shift key and click on the image icon of the item. Hit enter, and a pop-up window will appear asking you to confirm that you want to give this no-drop item to the player you named. Accept, and the item will automagically appear in that player's inventory. Nifty, isn't it?

HINT: Sometimes you'll need to wait on a friend to arrive from another zone. If you're in a safe location, you may be able to "hold" the corpse with the item by remaining in loot position. Simply make as if you're going to loot the corpse, but don't pick up the item you intend to give away. You'll stay in position, and the corpse should remain indefinitely. (I was able to hold a corpse for quite a while today doing this. If it does time out, the timer is fairly long.)

Unfortunately, if you're attacked while holding a corpse you'll likely lose it. But it's worth a shot, and other players will certainly appreciate your generosity.

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