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More Cataclysm Data!
If you didn't think our Cataclysm site didn't already have enough data you are in for a big surprise! We've a new batch of Cataclysm data that you beta testers have been submiting via the
Wowhead Client
. This includes a vast amount of new items (701 to be exact!), abilities, talents, npcs and more!
You can find all the new data over on our
Latest Additions
page.
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Cataclysm Build 12479: Pretty Pictures!
The latest Cataclysm update, in addition to a bunch of new talent features (which we'll have updated for you shortly!), also includes a big batch of new icons, maps, and loading screens for your viewing pleasure!
Loading Screens
More after the break!
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Cataclysm Beta Build #12479 Released!
A new build has been pushed to the beta servers! In it are some exciting new changes such as Deepholm and Western Plaguelands being opened for testing mentioned earlier today
here
. For convenience I have a run down of some of the changes you'll see listed below.
The
Level Cap
in the beta has been increased to 83. (
Source
)
Deepholm
and
Western Plaguelands
are open for testing.
New Loading Screens for
Blackrock Caverns
and
Deepholm
.
Updated World Map for Azeroth, Eastern Kingdoms and Kalimdor.
New talent trees are in! Check out our related
blog
for more specific details!
You can read the fully updated patch notes
here
!
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Cataclysm Beta (Build 12319) Updates! New Icons and More!
Ah, the
Cataclysm Closed Beta
has just begun and as I'm sure you've noticed that we've been working around the clock to keep our
Cataclysm site
updated with the latest data, fresh from the beta! You can check out the latest items, NPCs and other recent finds by browsing the
Latest Additions
page. We'll also be posting new icons, maps and loading screens (in typical fashion) in the blog for you guys, so you can have a peek at the latest changes to zones in Cataclysm or snag a nifty new icon for your Wowhead forums avatar! Check out these new finds after the break!
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New Cataclysm Data!
In case the data you're already reviewing on our Cataclysm site is not enough, the first
new
batch of Cataclysm data has gone through our rigorous data screening process and is now available for review!
Check out what we've found so far on our revamped
Latest Additions
page. You'll notice that, on days where there are many entries, we now link to
a separate page
so that the Latest Additions page is less spammy. The new listing includes a tabbed interface to make your data browsing a little more pleasant.
Of course, there's more in store, so stay tuned!
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Patch 3.3.5 Released In North America
Patch 3.3.5
has finally been released in North America! It is important to note other regions will not be receiving this patch this week but will get it next week.
Included in this new patch is the much awaited
RealID
feature and the release of the brand new raid instance
The Ruby Sanctum
.
Unfortunately the Ruby Sanctum will not be available for another week in North America as to not give them an unfair advantage with the new content. Beyond those huge new features Blizzard has revamped the entire chat system.
You can read all the changes on our Patch Notes page:
http://www.wowhead.com/patchnotes=3.3.5
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Blizzard Changing Vote Kick Option in Random Dungeons in 3.3.5
Blizzard has many changes in store for 3.3.5 and Zarhym has revealed a minor but interesting change that will be made to the existing Vote Kick option when in a random dungeon. They have made many changes since the Dungeon Finder's release, and their newest rework of the option to remove problem players sounds like it could be a sure hit, but that will depend on how people use this new power.
For players who use the Dungeon Finder and do not use the Vote Kick tool often, there will no longer be a cooldown on kicking a player. This will allow users who are doing many random dungeons and not abusing the tool to easily be able to remove problem players without hitting this "You must wait blah blah blah" limitation. For players who often kick players / abandon groups, the cooldown will be reinstated. Blizzard has not yet released any details on exactly what sort of internal timeframe this decision will be made on, but Blizzard does state that the limitation will deteriorate over time allowing a player who previously frequently kicked players to work their Vote Kick cooldown back down to nothing after time of "good be
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Impressions from Zalazane's Fall
After visiting Dun Morogh to see Operation: Gnomeregan in action (see my recently whipped-up blog,
Impressions from Operation: Gnomeregan
), I wanted to check out what the Cataclysm pre-launch event looks like for the Horde side. If you weren't able to keep up with the flood of information about the pre-launch events, be sure to check out the quick summary we have on the
Pre-Launch Events
from our
Cataclysm guide
.
As a quick recap, the
Gnomes
are plotting to reclaim
, their irradiated city lost to
Mekgineer Thermaplugg
. At the same time, the
Trolls
plan to retake the Echo Isles, their former home taken away from them by
Zalazane
. The mysterious Twilight's Hammer Cult will also take advantage of the situation to agitate for their teachings, bewildering common citizens.
Enough with the babble! Let's explore
Zalazane's Fall
!
WARNING:
If you don't like spoilers, stop here. Otherwise, let's continue after the break!
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Patch 3.3.5: One Week Wait Between Regions
With the testing of the upcoming
patch 3.3.5
going smoothly on the PTR, Slorkuz has announced something pretty unprecedented on the official forums.
In order to make the smoothest implementation of the new Battle.net RealID system, patch 3.3.5 will be deployed first on North American realms followed with Europe, Korea, and Taiwan one week afterward!
In patch 3.3.5, we will be introducing our new Battle.net system, which opens up new communication options for World of Warcraft players and lays the groundwork for integration with future Blizzard games, such as StarCraft II. In order to ensure that the implementation of this major new system goes as smoothly as possible, we plan to release the patch to North American realms first, with Europe, Korea, and the region of Taiwan following approximately one week afterward.
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Impressions from Operation: Gnomeregan
The Cataclysm pre-launch events are currently being tested on the PTR, so I decided to go ahead and look around. If you haven't been keeping up with all the details though, I recommend checking out the
Pre-Launch Events
on our
Cataclysm
guide.
To recap, the
Gnomes
are preparing for a mission to reclaim
, their home city once lost to
Mekgineer Thermaplugg
, while the
Trolls
are about to launch their own conquest to retake the Echo Isles, taken from them by
Zalazane
. On top of that, the Twilight's Hammer Cult will be meddling with all these affairs, too!
Having said all that, let's proceed to the details about
Operation: Gnomeregan
!
WARNING:
If you do not like spoilers, stop here. Otherwise, let's continue after the break!
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Spoiler: Lore Behind Troll Druids
With the release of
Zalazane's Fall
on the PTR we have finally found out some interesting information on where
Troll
Druid
s actually are from and how they are connected lore-wise.
Note:
if you don't like spoilers I suggest you skip this blog, but if you're curious read on after the break.
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Operation: Gnomeregan and Zalazane's Fall on the PTRs
For those of you who wish to get a sneak preview of the upcoming
reclamation of Gnomeregan
, and the
retaking of the Echo Isles
for the Horde—now is your chance!
Nethaera has
announced on the forums
that these events are now open to PTR players. Go and create a PTR character if you want to give them a try yourself!
Remember, you can find the quest information in the
Pre-Launch
section of our
Cataclysm Guide
!
http://www.wowhead.com/guide=cataclysm&prelaunch
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3.3.5 PTR Site Active!
That's right, our
PTR site
is up! You can now browse through all of our accumulated data on the
Ruby Sanctum
at your leisure. You can access it via the "PTR" link in the top left corner, or by typing
ptr.wowhead.com
into your browser's address bar.
Our "Latest Additions" page will always be updated with the latest and coolest stuff. Head on over and be the first ones to add screenshots and comments!
http://ptr.wowhead.com/latest-additions
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Patch 3.3.5 PTR: Cataclysm Pre-Launch Events Begin!
The first part in the
cataclysmic
pre-launch events have finally hit the PTR.
The Twilight's Hammer are covertly invading both
Orgrimmar
and
Stormwind City
. They are trying to cause unrest and chaos in your cities! Not much else is known about it but rest assured we will update our Cataclysm guide with the information as it becomes available!
You can read the information we currently have about the events in our guide
here
.
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Patch 3.3.5 on the PTR Realms!
The 3.3.5 PTR realms are now active.
Status
Patch notes:
http://www.wowhead.com/patchnotes=3.3.5-ptr
Patch version: 0.3.5.12196
Test servers: Live (US & EU)
Character copy: Partially working (US & EU)
An overview of the patch is available after the break.
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Ruby Sanctum PTR Testing Dates
Daelo just posted the dates and time we will be able to test the upcoming
The Ruby Sanctum
raid dungeon on the PTR. The first testing date will be 2 days from now on
May 13, 2010
starting at 7PM EDT for US realms and 7:30PM CEST for European realms.
Update 5/13:
Since there are some issues with the character copy on the EU PTR realms, Ruby Sanctum testing has been pushed back to Friday May 14th at 7:30PM CEST.
Update 5/14:
Due to ongoing character copy problems, testing dates have been rescheduled; the US testing times are yet to be determined, and the EU testing times have been pushed back to Tuesday May 18th at 7:30PM CEST.
Now that the 3.3.5 patch is available for PTR testing, we wanted to have a round of focus testing for Ruby Sanctum this Thursday, May 13. Only normal mode will be available, with Heroic testing to occur at a later date.
Everything related to this zone is implemented for this test, please note any issues with the trash creatures and sub-bosses, loot, achievements, and quests.
US Testing Schedule:
Date to be
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3.3.5 PTR Patch Notes
The
3.3.5
patch has finally hit the PTR!
During this testing phase you will be able to test the upcoming
The Ruby Sanctum
raid dungeon. The brand new
Battle.net Real ID
feature will also be released in this patch, as well as some IM-like chat functionality for channels and whispers.
You can read the full patch notes after the break.
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New Map for the Ruby Sanctum!
Something a little surprising was discovered in the patch files for 3.3.3, a new version of map for
The Ruby Sanctum
was tucked away neatly inside. On the right you can see the actual map, in the center we are pretty sure is
Halion the Twilight Destroyer
with his 3 lieutenants Baltharus the Warborn, General Zarithrian and Saviana Ragefire surrounding him.
More info:
http://www.wowhead.com/?zone=4987
The Obsidian Sanctum
reminds me a lot of this new map, and as I love all kinds of dragon related lore this new raid is really exciting me. So, what are your thoughts on this upcoming raid dungeon and all of precursor events that are leading up to
Cataclysm
?
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Official "Patch 3.3.3 Anticipation and Downtime Thread"
That's right, it's patch time!
Patch 3.3.3 is upon us, so we're here to make sure you have all the info you need.
Check out the links to all our patch coverage—and if you're posting about downtime or server status, let's keep it all to this one thread, shall we? :)
Important Links
Patch notes
PTR site
Icons and 3D models:
post 1
and
post 2
Changes to the Battleground and Honor systems
Wintergrasp balance changes
New Frozen Orb vendor info
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Echo Isles and Gnomeregan Official News!
For those of you who haven't been following the spoilers, The pre-Cataclysm world event is coming up soon—and from the looks of it, it will be revolving primarily around the efforts of the Alliance to retake Gnomeregan, and the Horde to retake the Echo Isles!
Blizzard has just released a sneak preview of both events on the official site, with some awesome screenshots and a little background for those who don't know the history:
High Tinker Mekkatorque, betrayed by Mekgineer Thermaplugg and forced to flee the irradiated city of Gnomeregan with the few of his fellow gnomes who managed to survive, is preparing to reclaim his once glorious city. Meanwhile, in distant Durotar, Vol'jin of the Darkspear trolls is determined to exact revenge upon the witch doctor Zalazane for dividing the Darkspears and seizing the land bestowed to them by Thrall: the Echo Isles. Read more about the ongoing struggles of the
gnomes
and the
trolls
... and their
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