TankSpot's Guide to Atramedes in Blackwing Descent: "The crew at TankSpot have posted their guide to Atramedes, in Blackwing Descent!
As usual, the full transcript is after the break!
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By Malgayne on 12/20/2010 at 4:29 PM"
martedì 21 dicembre 2010
giovedì 16 dicembre 2010
Feast of Winter Veil 2010 Guide
Feast of Winter Veil 2010 Guide: "
The Feast of Winter Veil is the typical year end winter seasonal holiday with snow, gnomes in holiday gear, presents, cookies, and other seasonal themes in the wonderful world of warcraft. Unlike other holidays, there isn’t a huge focus on loot or character advancement. Instead the focus is on merriment, fun and just having a good time with your friends and guildies.
The following are the activities available during the holiday:
Type: Holiday Event
Date: December 15th – January 2nd
Location: Most Major Cities
TankSpot's Guide to The Conclave of Wind (10 man)
TankSpot's Guide to The Conclave of Wind (10 man): "TankSpot has posted their guide to the 10-man version of the Conclave of Wind encounter in Throne of the Four Winds!
Remember, you can always watch these videos directly on the NPC pages by clicking the video thumbnail on the right. And naturally, the full transcript is after the break!
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By Malgayne on 12/15/2010 at 1:26 PM"
Remember, you can always watch these videos directly on the NPC pages by clicking the video thumbnail on the right. And naturally, the full transcript is after the break!
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By Malgayne on 12/15/2010 at 1:26 PM"
martedì 14 dicembre 2010
Blizzard Launching "War Games": PvP Practice Matches
Blizzard Launching "War Games": PvP Practice Matches: "Blizzard is implementing a War Game system—a system broadly similar to the old Arena skirmish system.
Basically, with a simple text command, you can now start a "War Game" against another group in a battleground, or another arena team, the matches don't actually count for achievements or currency rewards, and you can only initiate them against other people on your realm—but it's a great way to test out new players in PvP, or hold grudge matches against old enemies.
The new system opens up with Arena Season 9!
The full blue post is after the break, complete with a Q&A.
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By Malgayne on 12/13/2010 at 1:01 PM"
Basically, with a simple text command, you can now start a "War Game" against another group in a battleground, or another arena team, the matches don't actually count for achievements or currency rewards, and you can only initiate them against other people on your realm—but it's a great way to test out new players in PvP, or hold grudge matches against old enemies.
The new system opens up with Arena Season 9!
The full blue post is after the break, complete with a Q&A.
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By Malgayne on 12/13/2010 at 1:01 PM"
lunedì 13 dicembre 2010
Cataclysm Reputations Guide - Vendors, Rewards and More!
Cataclysm Reputations Guide - Vendors, Rewards and More!: "With many players already reaching max level in the new expansion, we thought you guys might want a review of all of the amazing Cataclysm reputation rewards available! In Cataclysm, you can raise reputation with most factions simply by questing in their respective zones, and then finishing off with daily quests or simply running level 85 dungeons with the appropriate tabard. That's why we've put together a full guide, complete with reward tables and prices, for all of the new Cataclysm factions!
It's important to notice that, once again, shoulder and helm enchants are available as faction reputation rewards.
Shoulder Enchants
Require Therazane reputation.
Available at Honored reputation:
Available at Exalted reputation:
Helm Enchants
Available at Revered reputation with their respective factions.
Read on for our full, detailed look at all of the new Cataclysm factions, including ways to earn reputation and all of their glorious rewards!
Don't forget, you can easily track your characters' quest and reputation progression with our Completion Tracker using the Wowhead Client!
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By Miyari on 12/10/2010 at 8:05 PM"
It's important to notice that, once again, shoulder and helm enchants are available as faction reputation rewards.
Shoulder Enchants
Require Therazane reputation.
Available at Honored reputation:
- Lesser Inscription of Charged Lodestone
- Lesser Inscription of Jagged Stone
- Lesser Inscription of Shattered Crystal
- Lesser Inscription of Unbreakable Quartz
Available at Exalted reputation:
- Greater Inscription of Charged Lodestone
- Greater Inscription of Jagged Stone
- Greater Inscription of Shattered Crystal
- Greater Inscription of Unbreakable Quartz
Helm Enchants
Available at Revered reputation with their respective factions.
- Arcanum of Hyjal - 60 Intellect, 35 critical strike rating
- Arcanum of the Earthen Ring - 90 Stamina, 35 dodge rating
- Arcanum of the Ramkahen - 60 Agility, 35 haste rating
- Arcanum of the Dragonmaw / Arcanum of the Wildhammer - 60 Strength, 35 mastery rating
Read on for our full, detailed look at all of the new Cataclysm factions, including ways to earn reputation and all of their glorious rewards!
Don't forget, you can easily track your characters' quest and reputation progression with our Completion Tracker using the Wowhead Client!
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By Miyari on 12/10/2010 at 8:05 PM"
TankSpot's Guide to Blackrock Caverns
TankSpot's Guide to Blackrock Caverns: "TankSpot is still going, with a new guide to Blackrock Caverns!
LIke yesterday, we've already posted the video on the zone page, and the boss pages.
The transcript of the guide is after the break, if you prefer to read while you listen. :)
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By Miyari on 12/10/2010 at 12:54 PM"
LIke yesterday, we've already posted the video on the zone page, and the boss pages.
The transcript of the guide is after the break, if you prefer to read while you listen. :)
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By Miyari on 12/10/2010 at 12:54 PM"
venerdì 10 dicembre 2010
Low-Level Guides
Low-Level Guides: "
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I'm back! And I'm going to make guides! Lots of guides! (Or at least some, but lets not worry about that.)
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Grim Batol Instance Guide
Grim Batol Instance Guide: "
Grim Batol is a mountain fortress located in the eastern Wetlands. It has great walls and spires that reach toward a steel-gray sky, but the stronghold’s bulk is underground. Founded by Wildhammer dwarves and later captured by orcs, a flight of red dragons now command Grim Batol. The dragons guard a secret power within the fortress and let no one near.
Blackrock Caverns Instance Guide
Blackrock Caverns Instance Guide: "
Blackrock Caverns is the first of two new wings in Blackrock Spire introduced in World of Warcraft: Cataclysm. It is designed as a 5-man instance for players level 80 to 81. It is a series of tunnels created by Deathwing from the Twilight Highlands to Blackrock Mountain. Here the twisted Twilight's Hammer clan is transporting their supplies back and forth from the highlands and practicing the mysterious dark arts that transform the zealots into dragonspawn. The forces here are led by the Ascendant Lord Obsidius.
Players will need to be level 80 and find the entrance to Blackrock Caverns in order to use the Dungeon Finder for the instance. The entrance is just off of the main ring in Blackrock Mountain on the non-jumping path to Blackrock Spire. Head to the eastern side of the ring to see the summoning stone for Blackrock Spire and follow the path. As it turns north there is a blockade blocking the way. Look right to see the instance line.
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WoW-Pro Leveling Addon - How the launch went
WoW-Pro Leveling Addon - How the launch went: "
The Cataclysm launch went very well. I dinged 84 last night with my character, and I did that while:
And it keeps getting better, as our team of guide writers and testers go through our guides several times, we spot mistakes or things that could be optimized, and we improve them!
Cataclysm is out since only 3 days, and we already got tons of updates, which will be implemented in the next Addon Update (coming soon!).
Meanwhile, if you can't wait and want the latest versions, I've uploaded the new Uldum file, which I just re-optimized myself. It should be near perfect now:
Download: WoW-Pro Leveling Addon - Updated Uldum File
And of course, our Uldum Leveling Guide gets you the following zone achievements:
About addon leveling speed: I honestly don't think there can be a faster way to level up. I was level 82 in about 7 hours of /play after the launch, and that's with:
All in all, I'm extremely happy and impressed with the our Leveling Addon, and I can't wait to do a speed run with a new character once it's all finished.
I'll post my results of course once I'm there, so stay tuned (list of our feeds, twitter, facebook, newsletter, etc) for more leveling guides and addon updates!
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The Cataclysm launch went very well. I dinged 84 last night with my character, and I did that while:
- Editing mistakes I saw in the leveling addon files
- Sleeping and eating (granted, I don't sleep much) normally!
- Only took the morning off on tuesday, which means I almost did normal work hours since the release and still managed to hit level 84 last night around midnight in Uldum while taking notes and updating the leveling guides as I went.
And it keeps getting better, as our team of guide writers and testers go through our guides several times, we spot mistakes or things that could be optimized, and we improve them!
Cataclysm is out since only 3 days, and we already got tons of updates, which will be implemented in the next Addon Update (coming soon!).
Meanwhile, if you can't wait and want the latest versions, I've uploaded the new Uldum file, which I just re-optimized myself. It should be near perfect now:
Download: WoW-Pro Leveling Addon - Updated Uldum File
And of course, our Uldum Leveling Guide gets you the following zone achievements:
About addon leveling speed: I honestly don't think there can be a faster way to level up. I was level 82 in about 7 hours of /play after the launch, and that's with:
- A very poorly equipped character which I hadn't played since he hit level 80 back then in WotLK!
- All the overcrowding and fighting over the same NPCs with other players. I even lost 20 minutes on a certain quest in Mount Hyjal, it was hell.
- I was taking notes as I went! Wasting time alt-tabbing between the game and my notepad.
All in all, I'm extremely happy and impressed with the our Leveling Addon, and I can't wait to do a speed run with a new character once it's all finished.
I'll post my results of course once I'm there, so stay tuned (list of our feeds, twitter, facebook, newsletter, etc) for more leveling guides and addon updates!
giovedì 9 dicembre 2010
Archaeology 1-525 Powerleveling Guide
Archaeology 1-525 Powerleveling Guide: "
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Leveling Archaeology to 525 is very straight forward but brace yourself as it will take time and plenty of patience. So let's get started... here is a simple guide on how to powerlevel your Archaeology from 1 to 525 which will be updated as the game progresses.
Levels 1-100
To start off, head to your faction's Archaeology trainer in either Stormwind or Orgrimmar (there's also one in Dalaran). You will need to be at least level 20 to get started. Now you've gained two abilities, Survey and Archaeology. For the first 100 levels we'll only use Survey and avoid Archaeology. Let's start by heading to our first digsite. To find one, open up your map and look for shovel icons.
Once you arrive at a digsite, use your Survey ability and your character will survey the site and determine the location and distance the artifact is away from your current location. The scope will point in the direction of the artifact and the color of the light will tell you if it's very close (green), near by (yellow) or far away (red).
The moment you find and receive the artifact you will gain one level. You can survey each digsite 3 times and you will always have 4 digsites available per continent. Continue surveying until level 100. Try to avoid completing artifacts until you've reached level 100 since you will no longer be able to level up by surveying after level 100.
Once you arrive at a digsite, use your Survey ability and your character will survey the site and determine the location and distance the artifact is away from your current location. The scope will point in the direction of the artifact and the color of the light will tell you if it's very close (green), near by (yellow) or far away (red).
The moment you find and receive the artifact you will gain one level. You can survey each digsite 3 times and you will always have 4 digsites available per continent. Continue surveying until level 100. Try to avoid completing artifacts until you've reached level 100 since you will no longer be able to level up by surveying after level 100.
Levels 100-525
Once you're level 100, you're done leveling by finding artifacts (although you'll need finding artifacts). Now you should complete your artifacts by solving them. You can do this by using your Archaeology ability and selecting 'Solve' where you have enough artifacts to do so. This will give you 5 levels per completed artifact as well as a novelty item, often worth a few silver or gold to a vendor. As you reach higher levels and solve better artifacts there are novelty items, Bind on Equip and even Bind on Account items available from Archaeology.
Guild Achievements No Longer Reward Guild XP
Guild Achievements No Longer Reward Guild XP: "Nethaera posted on the official forums a little while ago to let us know that guild achievements no longer reward guild experience.
This is a pretty significant nerf, since guild experience is capped on a daily basis—and up until recently, guild achievements were able to reward experience bonuses above and beyond the daily cap.
It looks like the result of this was that guilds were leveling a lot faster than Blizzard intended. See the the full post after the break.
Remember: if you have any questions about the Guild Advancement system, you can find our complete guide here!
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By Malgayne on 12/07/2010 at 4:42 PM"
This is a pretty significant nerf, since guild experience is capped on a daily basis—and up until recently, guild achievements were able to reward experience bonuses above and beyond the daily cap.
It looks like the result of this was that guilds were leveling a lot faster than Blizzard intended. See the the full post after the break.
Remember: if you have any questions about the Guild Advancement system, you can find our complete guide here!
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By Malgayne on 12/07/2010 at 4:42 PM"
Cataclysm Launch Event Gallery
Cataclysm Launch Event Gallery: "So I'm home from the Cataclysm Launch Event!
it was a great time last night, lots of people there. One person said there were over 9000—but I realized later that may have been a joke. I even saw a lot of people who I had seen two years ago at the Wrath release event—I even ran into John Finch, the guy who was first in line last year. He said he'd arrived 48 hours before, and was still only 20th in line.
Once again, I want to thank Blizzard for NOT being the kind of company who tries to create buzz by not having enough copies of the game at launch. I wasn't there until about 7pm, and I still got a Collector's Edition. :)
This whole process has been kind of nostalgic for me, because for those of you who've been with us for a while, you may know that our discussion and picture gallery of the original Wrath launch event two years ago was actually our very first set of blog posts. So with that in mind, I leave you now as I left you then, with the most important part of the whole process:
I've got my copy. Where's yours?
Check after the break for photos from the event!
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By Malgayne on 12/07/2010 at 2:15 PM"
it was a great time last night, lots of people there. One person said there were over 9000—but I realized later that may have been a joke. I even saw a lot of people who I had seen two years ago at the Wrath release event—I even ran into John Finch, the guy who was first in line last year. He said he'd arrived 48 hours before, and was still only 20th in line.
Once again, I want to thank Blizzard for NOT being the kind of company who tries to create buzz by not having enough copies of the game at launch. I wasn't there until about 7pm, and I still got a Collector's Edition. :)
This whole process has been kind of nostalgic for me, because for those of you who've been with us for a while, you may know that our discussion and picture gallery of the original Wrath launch event two years ago was actually our very first set of blog posts. So with that in mind, I leave you now as I left you then, with the most important part of the whole process:
I've got my copy. Where's yours?
Check after the break for photos from the event!
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By Malgayne on 12/07/2010 at 2:15 PM"
lunedì 6 dicembre 2010
WoW Cataclysm Expansion Unboxing
WoW Cataclysm Expansion Unboxing: "
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Finally got my copy of WoW Cataclysm expansion box set... woot! Here some pics to share with all of you.
Here's looking forward to a brand new world tomorrow and sleepless nights for months to come.. lol!
A special THANKS to the peeps over at OffGamers.com for a speedy delivery and impeccable service. /bow & /respect
Cataclysm Fishing
Cataclysm Fishing: "
Highlights:
- Train Illustrious Angler up to 525 fishing skill. Realm firsts available at launch.
- Catch and cook Cataclysm fish from new zones (officially). Also fish for Volatile Water and Fire, and Alchemists’ Albino Cavefish.
- Complete guild pool-fishing achievements to gain the recipe for the new feast, Seafood Magnifique Feast.
- Gain a Lure Master Tackle Box, the first fishing bag.
For a brief guide scan the Cataclysm FAQ. For more details, see the Cataclysm section. We’re still searching for some of “the fun stuff“, so if you catch anything new, please let us know.
"Cataclysm Expansion Launches Tonight
Cataclysm Expansion Launches Tonight: "It's finally here.
After two BlizzCons worth of waiting, The Cataclysm officially begins—tonight!
Once again, we've got all the information you need in order to take on Deathwing and his minions. This post will be your home base for all our Cataclysm content—just start here and follow the links below!
Check out the BFF Report's special on leveling past 80! Part 1 | Part 2
Also, don't forget our video guide to How to Find Cataclysm Dungeon Entrances!
By Malgayne on 12/06/2010 at 9:50 AM"
After two BlizzCons worth of waiting, The Cataclysm officially begins—tonight!
Once again, we've got all the information you need in order to take on Deathwing and his minions. This post will be your home base for all our Cataclysm content—just start here and follow the links below!
Latest Additions | Talent Calculator
Check out the BFF Report's special on leveling past 80! Part 1 | Part 2
Also, don't forget our video guide to How to Find Cataclysm Dungeon Entrances!
Cataclysm Changes (December 7th)
- 80+ Zones
- New Dungeons and Raids
- Archaeology
- Flying in Azeroth
- Goblins and Worgen
- Guild Advancement
- Professions above 450
By Malgayne on 12/06/2010 at 9:50 AM"
Cataclysm Preview: New Profession Info
Cataclysm Preview: New Profession Info: "Cataclysm is tomorrow (or today really), and one of the (many) things that will become available when the clock strikes midnight is the new professions?
Not only will everyone have access to the new profession, Archaeology, they'll also be able to level the existing professions up to 525 skill—for a rank of Illustrious Grand Master!
We have (of course) written up a preview of all the professions, archaeology included, below. Like many of these posts, this content has been posted in our Cataclysm Guide for a while now, but this seemed like a good time to make sure you guys had quick and easy access to all the info. So check it after the break!
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By Malgayne on 12/06/2010 at 4:08 AM"
Not only will everyone have access to the new profession, Archaeology, they'll also be able to level the existing professions up to 525 skill—for a rank of Illustrious Grand Master!
We have (of course) written up a preview of all the professions, archaeology included, below. Like many of these posts, this content has been posted in our Cataclysm Guide for a while now, but this seemed like a good time to make sure you guys had quick and easy access to all the info. So check it after the break!
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By Malgayne on 12/06/2010 at 4:08 AM"
WoW-Pro Addon Update - v2.0.6
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News Roundup: City Tabard Reputation Clarified, Low Level Glyphs + Videos!
News Roundup: City Tabard Reputation Clarified, Low Level Glyphs + Videos!: "More news!
We've gathered a couple of interesting blue posts—specifically, a clarification on how you gain reputation from the new city tabards, and thoughts on how glyphs are used by low levels. On top of this, we've posted a couple of awesome videos, including someone playing WoW on their mobile phone, and a hand-crafted one-take video of "We Didn't Start The Fire" by Billy Joel, set in Stormwind!
Join us after the break!
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By Miyari on 12/03/2010 at 7:52 PM"
We've gathered a couple of interesting blue posts—specifically, a clarification on how you gain reputation from the new city tabards, and thoughts on how glyphs are used by low levels. On top of this, we've posted a couple of awesome videos, including someone playing WoW on their mobile phone, and a hand-crafted one-take video of "We Didn't Start The Fire" by Billy Joel, set in Stormwind!
Join us after the break!
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By Miyari on 12/03/2010 at 7:52 PM"
venerdì 3 dicembre 2010
Farming Savage Leather & Target Mobs
Farming Savage Leather & Target Mobs: "
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Savage Leather and Deepsea Scales, which are both very widely used mats for crafting Cataclysm's Leatherworking items. Well in Wetlands / Menethil Harbour, near the docks is several sharks named Harbor Shredfin of level 22 range which you can skin and apparently they have semi decent droprate while skinning for Savage Leather and Deepsea Scales.
Another even better spot if you bring along a skinner friend is in Eastern Plaguelands killing and skinning Landlocked Grouper. I went and tested out this spot with a friend, we noticed this spot has a forced spawn between the 2 sides of the bridge. So there is ALWAYS mobs to kill almost instantaneously.
As mentioned, this spot actually works a lot faster then the Menethil Harbour spot IF you have a skinner friend doing the other side of the bridge. You will Always have a mob in range to kill and few others to skin. Infact we were having problems managing to actually skin all the mobs we killed.
Other notable mobs that can be skinned for Savage Leather are:
Wetlands [Skinning Skill required: 105 - 115]
Thousand Needles [Skinning Skill required: 200 - 215]
Cataclysm: New Dungeons & Raids Preview
Cataclysm: New Dungeons & Raids Preview: "We recently previewed the upcoming Cataclysm zones, where we showed off the awesome new zones players will be able to experience in less than a week. We've not only got awesome zones such as Uldum, Kezan and Vashj'ir to look forward to, but many of these new zones feature new dungeons and raids as well! Cataclysm will ship with eight new dungeons, two upgraded Heroic versions of classic dungeons, and four new raids (with more being released in later patches). These dungeons will (of course) feature both normal and heroic versions, with raid encounters offering unlockable encounter-specific difficulty toggling. These raids will support the Flexible Lock System (detailed here, as well as in our Cataclysm Guide), allowing players to adjust raid sizing as necessary.
We've already seen quite a bit of new dungeon loot courtesy of the Cataclysm Beta, and there are many new items which can be purchased from vendors (including Tier 11 pieces!) using the new Justice Points and Valor Points currencies. Thankfully, Blizzard gave us a peek at how many points we can plan on earning in these upcoming dungeons and raids!
Dungeons
Cataclysm Heroic dungeon boss - Justice Points
Cataclysm Daily Normal dungeon - Justice Points
Cataclysm Daily Heroic dungeon - Valor Points
Raids
Cataclysm 10-player raid boss - Valor Points
Cataclysm 25-player raid boss - Valor Points
Check out previews of all of the upcoming dungeons and raids in Cataclysm (with screenshots, videos and more!) after the break!
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By Miyari on 12/02/2010 at 2:35 PM"
We've already seen quite a bit of new dungeon loot courtesy of the Cataclysm Beta, and there are many new items which can be purchased from vendors (including Tier 11 pieces!) using the new Justice Points and Valor Points currencies. Thankfully, Blizzard gave us a peek at how many points we can plan on earning in these upcoming dungeons and raids!
Dungeons
Cataclysm Heroic dungeon boss - Justice Points
Cataclysm Daily Normal dungeon - Justice Points
Cataclysm Daily Heroic dungeon - Valor Points
Raids
Cataclysm 10-player raid boss - Valor Points
Cataclysm 25-player raid boss - Valor Points
Check out previews of all of the upcoming dungeons and raids in Cataclysm (with screenshots, videos and more!) after the break!
Continue reading »
By Miyari on 12/02/2010 at 2:35 PM"
Cataclysm: New Dungeon Preview
Cataclysm: New Dungeon Preview: "We recently previewed the upcoming Cataclysm zones, where we showed off the awesome new zones players will be able to experience in less than a week. We've not only got awesome zones such as Uldum, Kezan and Vashj'ir to look forward to, but many of these new zones feature new dungeons and raids as well! Cataclysm will ship with eight new dungeons, two upgraded Heroic versions of classic dungeons, and four new raids (with more being released in later patches). These dungeons will (of course) feature both normal and heroic versions, with raid encounters offering unlockable encounter-specific difficulty toggling. These raids will support the Flexible Lock System (detailed here, as well as in our Cataclysm Guide), allowing players to adjust raid sizing as necessary.
We've already seen quite a bit of new dungeon loot courtesy of the Cataclysm Beta, and there are many new items which can be purchased from vendors (including Tier 11 pieces!) using the new Justice Points and Valor Points currencies. Thankfully, Blizzard gave us a peek at how many points we can plan on earning in these upcoming dungeons and raids!
Dungeons
Cataclysm Heroic dungeon boss - Justice Points
Cataclysm Daily Normal dungeon - Justice Points
Cataclysm Daily Heroic dungeon - Valor Points
Raids
Cataclysm 10-player raid boss - Valor Points
Cataclysm 25-player raid boss - Valor Points
Check out previews of all of the upcoming dungeons and raids in Cataclysm (with screenshots, videos and more!) after the break!
Continue reading »
By Miyari on 12/02/2010 at 2:35 PM"
We've already seen quite a bit of new dungeon loot courtesy of the Cataclysm Beta, and there are many new items which can be purchased from vendors (including Tier 11 pieces!) using the new Justice Points and Valor Points currencies. Thankfully, Blizzard gave us a peek at how many points we can plan on earning in these upcoming dungeons and raids!
Dungeons
Cataclysm Heroic dungeon boss - Justice Points
Cataclysm Daily Normal dungeon - Justice Points
Cataclysm Daily Heroic dungeon - Valor Points
Raids
Cataclysm 10-player raid boss - Valor Points
Cataclysm 25-player raid boss - Valor Points
Check out previews of all of the upcoming dungeons and raids in Cataclysm (with screenshots, videos and more!) after the break!
Continue reading »
By Miyari on 12/02/2010 at 2:35 PM"
mercoledì 1 dicembre 2010
Pull Mobs Up to 150 Yards Away Exploit
Pull Mobs Up to 150 Yards Away Exploit: "
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This is a very useful and new exploit whereby you can pull mobs or bosses from 10 yards to a massive 150 yards away. What is need is the quest item [Enohar's Explosive Arrow] provided for the newly created quest (sadly Alliance only) Curtail the Darktail from Enohar Thunderbrew in Blasted Lands can be used on any target, off the GCD.
- Has a .5 second cast time, so it cannot be used during other casts, but it can be used while moving. Has a minimum range of 15 yards, and maximum of 150.
- Provides no threat, or damage. Does not tag mobs.
- Places you and the target in combat.
- Does not require line of sight.
- Will flag you for pvp if using against a pvp target.
Some useful uses I have found after some testing:
- Pull anything from farther than the range of your skills. Does not tag the mob, however - you must still use a typical attack that will tag the mob for loot/credit. As it does not require line of site, I have pulled mobs and bosses from around corners in various dungeons.
- Keep players in combat, so they cannot stealth or use mounts.
- Kite mobs without damaging them.
More Hotfixes, or "Why Gamon Will Wreck You"
More Hotfixes, or "Why Gamon Will Wreck You": "There's a new round of hotfixes going up on live servers, and this batch includes yet another round of buffs to Gamon!
Hunters
Mages
Paladins
Priests
Warlocks
Quests
By Malgayne on 11/30/2010 at 10:38 PM"
November 30
- Gamon is now immune to all forms of crowd control, uses the abilities Charge and Battle Shout, and wrecks adversaries with his new two-handed axe.
- Players should no longer be prevented from entering a Battleground for no reason.
- Many loot tables for NPCs have been adjusted to provide the correct items and scaling.
- The Alchemy bonus from Flask of Stoneskin now grants 120 stamina, up from 80 stamina, to keep it in-line with similar bonuses from other professions.
- Many creatures in Uldaman were not awarding reputation upon death. This has been corrected.
- Wrathbone Reavers, Wrathbone Sorcerers, and Fallen Warriors no longer grant reputation in Pit of Saron.
- Players can again start the Thrall escape event in Caverns of Time: Old Hillsbrad regardless of quest status.
- The temporary guardian Basalt Rockling no longer drops from Balboa in Azshara.
- Magma-Lord Kolob in Burning Steppes no longer awards dungeon tabard reputation.
- The rest area for Tarren Mill is now correctly located in the inn.
- Golden Skeleton Key can no longer open lockboxes that requires a higher Lockpicking skill than 125.
- Bronjahm should once again drop Heroic-quality loot in Heroic Forge of Souls.
- Random, mean level 15 deer appeared in Teldrassil to the shock and awe of low-level players. They have been replaced with level 1 fawn.
- Gunships in Isle of Conquest should now work properly when a member of the opposite faction is on the gunship.
- It is no longer possible to bypass Fatigue beyond the borders of Dun Morogh (looking at you here, death knights).
- Classes
Druids
All ranks of Lifeblood are correctly granting the amount of Haste listed in their tooltips and are no longer affected by max health. - Ravage! is no longer consuming Clearcasting when it is used, and is only benefiting from Stampede.
Hunters
- Trueshot Aura now functions correctly for level 39 hunters.
- Hunter pets that were immortal can now be killed, flying pets no longer fly, and pets that were immobile after being tamed properly move.
- Beetle and turtle pet armor is now consistent with other Tenacity pet armor.
- Qiraji Scarabs from the Temple of Ahn'Qiraj are no longer able to be affected by the Mutate Bug buff after being tamed.
Mages
- When Freeze misses or resists on the first target, but is successful on another target, the mage will correctly get the Fingers of Frost procs from the target successfully hit.
- Applying a damage-over-time Fire spell to a target that is being tanked no longer causes that target to face the mage.
- The effect of the talent Firestarter will no longer stop functioning when Molten Armor has only 30 minutes remaining when cast with Glyph of Armors active.
Paladins
- Hammer of the Righteous now consistently hits all nearby targets, including those behind the paladin.
- Hammer of the Righteous should now function correctly if used right as an auto-attack begins.
Priests
- Holy Word: Sanctuary was healing for too much when used with Glyph of Prayer of Healing. This has been corrected.
Warlocks
- Demon pets should now be receiving the appropriate contribution of the warlock's armor.
- Blood Pact is now properly scaling with the levels of party members.
Quests
- Dungeon quests for level 1-60 dungeons on Eastern Kingdoms and Kalimdor now reward significantly less experience. Read more about this change here.
- The event for "The Battle for Darrowshire" properly resets after a failed attempt and the Relic Bundle will correctly trigger the event again after a failed attempt.
- Soldiers in Northwatch Foothold, Durotar now spawn more frequently.
- Players should no longer get disconnected if they attempt to share a quest that isn't supposed to be sharable.
- Players should still be able to interact with Orgus after offering a drink for the quest "Let's See What You've Got, Zanzil" on The Cape of Stranglethorn.
- Ranger Glynda Nal'shea no longer has a duplicate personality appearing in Lor'danel, Darkshore.
- Satchel of Helpful Goods should be rewarded when players complete Shadowfang Keep via the Looking For Dungeon system.
- "The Secrets of Uldum" can be completed.
- Margol the Rager in Searing Gorge now respawns in a much more reasonable timeframe.
- Plainstriders in Northern Barrens now respawn considerably faster to meet the demand of their demise.
- "One Draenei's Junk..." and "Kum'isha's Endeavors" can no longer be shared.
- The quest item Enohar's Explosive Arrows for the quest "Curtail the Darktail" can now only be used on Darktail Bonepickers within Blasted Lands.
- Mounted characters can now proceed through "Rise of the Brotherhood" in Westfall without any complications.
- Buttonwillow's Hand Grenade from the quest "Remove Their Arms" can no longer be used outside of Blasted Lands.
- Golems at the Grimesilt Dig Site in Searing Gorge should now respawn at a more reasonable rate.
- Players should no longer experience a client crash when accepting the quest "A Destiny of Flame and Sorrow" in Felwood.
By Malgayne on 11/30/2010 at 10:38 PM"
WoW-Pro Leveling Addon - Cataclysm Ready!
WoW-Pro Leveling Addon - Cataclysm Ready!: "Hey everyone!
We've been working hard on our leveling guides for Cataclysm, and they're ready!
Not only do we already have a lot of guides ready for Cataclysm:
But we also have our own in-game leveling addon:
If you've never heard of our amazing free leveling addon, here's a quick video to give you an overview:
Please remember that all our guides are free and driven by the wow-pro community. The only thing we ask in return is to SPREAD THE WORD!
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We've been working hard on our leveling guides for Cataclysm, and they're ready!
Not only do we already have a lot of guides ready for Cataclysm:
But we also have our own in-game leveling addon:
If you've never heard of our amazing free leveling addon, here's a quick video to give you an overview:
Please remember that all our guides are free and driven by the wow-pro community. The only thing we ask in return is to SPREAD THE WORD!
- Talk about it (tell your friends, your guild)
- Share the video on Facebook
- Share the video on Twitter
- Share the video on message boards you visit
martedì 30 novembre 2010
Help Wanted!
Help Wanted!: "The Wowhead Jobs page is once again open for business!
The Wowhead team is made of software developers, managers, writers, and artists, all of which—thanks to you—are fortunate enough to be professionals. It's a great job, and we are thankful every day for the opportunity to do it.
And now we're looking for someone else to do it with us!
We're looking for a C++ developer to join the Wowhead team. This is a full-time, contract, work-from-home position. If you think you're the right one for the job, check out the requirements on our jobs page, and then send a copy of your resume to jobs@wowhead.com.
Please include any relevant code samples along with your cover letter, resume, and salary history in a separate document.
We're looking forward to working with you. :)
http://www.wowhead.com/jobs
By Malgayne on 11/30/2010 at 2:02 AM"
The Wowhead team is made of software developers, managers, writers, and artists, all of which—thanks to you—are fortunate enough to be professionals. It's a great job, and we are thankful every day for the opportunity to do it.
And now we're looking for someone else to do it with us!
We're looking for a C++ developer to join the Wowhead team. This is a full-time, contract, work-from-home position. If you think you're the right one for the job, check out the requirements on our jobs page, and then send a copy of your resume to jobs@wowhead.com.
Please include any relevant code samples along with your cover letter, resume, and salary history in a separate document.
We're looking forward to working with you. :)
http://www.wowhead.com/jobs
By Malgayne on 11/30/2010 at 2:02 AM"
mercoledì 24 novembre 2010
The Shattering
The Shattering: "
4.0.3a fishing highlights:
- Catches, no-junk skills, and pool types have switched between many Old Azeroth zones, but there is nothing new to catch – full details. The Fish Finder is accurate.
- Limnologist and Oceanographer achievements can be started.
- New Arcanite Fishing Pole design. Nat Pagle’s Extreme Angler FC-5000 finally available to Alliance.
- Fix: Azeroth Daily Fishing Quests are available (discussion), plus nearby cooking dailies.
El’s Anglin’ has been extensively updated re-written for patch 4.0.3a and the Cataclysm. Cataclysm will be required to enter new zones (but new coastal fish can be caught by casting across zone boundaries), level past 450, gain a Lure Master Tackle Box. Please let us know if you find anything new or incorrect.
The Shattering (Patch 4.0.3a) Hits Azeroth: It's The End of the World as We Know It
The Shattering (Patch 4.0.3a) Hits Azeroth: It's The End of the World as We Know It: "The day has finally come: Azeroth has been torn asunder, and now it's time to pick up the pieces!
Blizzard has been hinting at it by preparing patches on the PTR for release, and Bashiok was even toying with forum posters last night, but we have official confirmation this morning:
It is time, friends, for the world to shatter.
For the rest of the day this post will act as your homepage and guided tour to all the content in patch 4.0.3a. Any time new content is posted or added, you'll be able to find it on this page—so if you run into anyone who's wandering around Azeroth after the servers come up going "OMG WHAT HAPPENED," just link them here!
Remember, with the addition of new content like this, it's more important than ever to download and run the Wowhead Client. With major changes like this, we want to get new info into the database as fast as possible!
By TheOnyx on 11/23/2010 at 8:48 AM"
Blizzard has been hinting at it by preparing patches on the PTR for release, and Bashiok was even toying with forum posters last night, but we have official confirmation this morning:
It is time, friends, for the world to shatter.
For the rest of the day this post will act as your homepage and guided tour to all the content in patch 4.0.3a. Any time new content is posted or added, you'll be able to find it on this page—so if you run into anyone who's wandering around Azeroth after the servers come up going "OMG WHAT HAPPENED," just link them here!
Remember, with the addition of new content like this, it's more important than ever to download and run the Wowhead Client. With major changes like this, we want to get new info into the database as fast as possible!
Latest Additions | Talent Calculator | Spell Changes
What's In This Patch
- New race and class combinations
- Old World zone changes
- New hunter pets
- Cataclysm music, load screens, login screen, & cinematic
- City Quartermasters, with rep tabards
- Auctioneers added to Dalaran, near the Justice Point vendors
- City Portals removed from Dalaran & Shattrath City
- Experience required to level 71-80 reduced by 20%
- Talent point reset for druids, paladins, priests, and shamans
Druid changes - Paladin changes
- Priest changes
- Shaman changes
What's NOT In This Patch
By TheOnyx on 11/23/2010 at 8:48 AM"
lunedì 22 novembre 2010
WoW-Pro Dungeons Addon
WoW-Pro Dungeons Addon: "
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Introduction
Hello all!
I am working on a new module for the WoW-Pro addon called WoW-Pro Dungeons, that should provide the framework for guides and information related to dungeons in World of Warcraft. Right now, the WoW-Pro Dungeons is still in its early alpha stage, but I decided to create this page to explain my own design ideas and to hear feedback from the community (especially those that are in the beta, since I'm not).
That way, if we decide to change something, I won't waste too much programming time.
Bookmark this post with
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Russian Player Obtains All Achievements
Russian Player Obtains All Achievements: "Ревенант, a player on the Russian realms, has earned the distinction of obtaining every single achievement in the game (as well as 78 of the 165 Feats of Strength at the time of this writing).
Some of the noteworthy ones (as if they all weren't noteworthy) include , , , , and my favorite, (I just love the reward). He was also part of , and many other Realm Firsts.
I don't know about the rest of you, but my hat is off to this guy. He's come the closest I've seen to beating the World of Warcraft.
By TheOnyx on 11/13/2010 at 12:10 PM"
Some of the noteworthy ones (as if they all weren't noteworthy) include , , , , and my favorite, (I just love the reward). He was also part of , and many other Realm Firsts.
I don't know about the rest of you, but my hat is off to this guy. He's come the closest I've seen to beating the World of Warcraft.
By TheOnyx on 11/13/2010 at 12:10 PM"
How To Find Cataclysm Instance Entrances
How To Find Cataclysm Instance Entrances: "The other night I stumbled upon the work of the talented regisfrost on Reddit, where he had posted an assortment of nicely made and extremely informative images that I guarantee will be of value to many players in preparation for the Cataclysm! He's given us permission to share with you guys this awesome collection, detailing locations of each of the new dungeons launching with Cataclysm.
Remember, come Cataclysm, you will not be able to queue for one of the new dungeons via the Dungeon Finder unless you have first discovered its entrance! Thankfully, Blizzard has assured us that the normal leveling path will lead you to discovering most of these dungeons without much effort, but there's definitely no such thing as too much information! Enjoy!
We've also put together a video showing easy paths you can take to reach each instance portal! :)
Check out all of the awesome images after the break!
Continue reading »
By Miyari on 11/11/2010 at 12:35 AM"
Remember, come Cataclysm, you will not be able to queue for one of the new dungeons via the Dungeon Finder unless you have first discovered its entrance! Thankfully, Blizzard has assured us that the normal leveling path will lead you to discovering most of these dungeons without much effort, but there's definitely no such thing as too much information! Enjoy!
We've also put together a video showing easy paths you can take to reach each instance portal! :)
Check out all of the awesome images after the break!
Continue reading »
By Miyari on 11/11/2010 at 12:35 AM"
mercoledì 10 novembre 2010
Goblin and Worgen Faction/Race Changes Available at Launch
Goblin and Worgen Faction/Race Changes Available at Launch: "Blizzard announced something I know quite a few of us have been waiting for: Race/Faction Changes for both Worgen and Goblins will be available on launch day!
There is a little caveat to the way paid services work for goblins and worgen: either of them wishing to change races or factions cannot be in either Gilneas or Lost Isles. There is no restrictions on on players wishing to change to goblins or worgen.
With two new playable races just on the horizon, many players have been asking when they'll be able to convert their existing characters into goblins or worgen. Paid faction and race changes will be available immediately once Cataclysm is released. Realm First achievements for leveling any class to 85 will be available in Cataclysm. However there will be no Realm First achievements associated with leveling characters of a specific race.
There will be a slight change to the way paid services work for goblins and worgen. Goblin and worgen characters wishing to change race or faction cannot be in Lost Isles or Gilneas; they must be elsewhere to initiate the process. There are no restrictions on race/faction change to goblin or worgen.
You can learn more about our promotions and paid services here.
By fewyn on 11/09/2010 at 11:16 PM"
There is a little caveat to the way paid services work for goblins and worgen: either of them wishing to change races or factions cannot be in either Gilneas or Lost Isles. There is no restrictions on on players wishing to change to goblins or worgen.
With two new playable races just on the horizon, many players have been asking when they'll be able to convert their existing characters into goblins or worgen. Paid faction and race changes will be available immediately once Cataclysm is released. Realm First achievements for leveling any class to 85 will be available in Cataclysm. However there will be no Realm First achievements associated with leveling characters of a specific race.
There will be a slight change to the way paid services work for goblins and worgen. Goblin and worgen characters wishing to change race or faction cannot be in Lost Isles or Gilneas; they must be elsewhere to initiate the process. There are no restrictions on race/faction change to goblin or worgen.
You can learn more about our promotions and paid services here.
By fewyn on 11/09/2010 at 11:16 PM"
martedì 9 novembre 2010
Elemental Invasion Phase 2 is Here!
Elemental Invasion Phase 2 is Here!: "Seems sometime this morning Blizzard flipped the switch and began Phase 2 of the Elemental Invasion! While helping the Earthen Ring fight against the elementals, you will find several new quests in both Ironforge and Orgrimmar.
You can check out all the info on this event in our Cataclysm Guide!
http://www.wowhead.com/guide=cataclysm&prelaunch#phase-2-november-8-november
By fewyn on 11/08/2010 at 12:34 PM"
Phase 2: November 8 - November ???
- Tablets of the Earth / Tablets of Fire
Go to the harbor / zeppelin tower and talk to the quest NPC there. A short event will begin, where you - imbued with the powers of the Tablets - need to use your new abilities to fight various elemental attackers off. Remember, use water to counter fire, air to counter earth, and fire to counter water. After the event is over loot the tablets and turn the quest in. - Subduing the Elements / Subduing the Elements
Open the Earthen Ring Supplies and loot Elemental Sapta & Cleansing Totem. Drinking the Septa will allow you to see the spirits, and using the totem near them will subdue them. You can find the Agitated Earth / Fire Spirits all over Ironforge and Orgrimmar.
You can check out all the info on this event in our Cataclysm Guide!
http://www.wowhead.com/guide=cataclysm&prelaunch#phase-2-november-8-november
By fewyn on 11/08/2010 at 12:34 PM"
lunedì 8 novembre 2010
[General Discussion] Wait garrosh is warchief already??
[General Discussion]
Wait garrosh is warchief already??: "
Garrosh has recently been handed the position. I'd say more, but I don't want to spoiler things in game. It might be a good idea to hang out in Grommash Hold for a bit just to listen in on what the leaders have been discussing. In addition, you may want to check out the new novel that was released (written by Christie Golden) The Shattering: A Prelude to Cataclysm to learn even more (if you are interested in doing so.)"
Wait garrosh is warchief already??: "
Q u o t e:
so i was handing in the quest [Alert Our Leaders] and when you talk to Garrosh it says
<The warchief listens as you tell of your investigation into the Twilight's Hammer plot to destroy Orgrimmar>
You are a dutiful member.. bla bla bla....
so does this mean he is the warchief already?
Garrosh has recently been handed the position. I'd say more, but I don't want to spoiler things in game. It might be a good idea to hang out in Grommash Hold for a bit just to listen in on what the leaders have been discussing. In addition, you may want to check out the new novel that was released (written by Christie Golden) The Shattering: A Prelude to Cataclysm to learn even more (if you are interested in doing so.)"
venerdì 5 novembre 2010
[General Discussion] Updated Combat Resurrection Design
[General Discussion]
Updated Combat Resurrection Design: "Continue the discussion on our new World of Warcraft community site here: http://us.battle.net/wow/en/blog/1064305 "
Updated Combat Resurrection Design: "Continue the discussion on our new World of Warcraft community site here: http://u
mercoledì 3 novembre 2010
The Days Before Cataclysm
The Days Before Cataclysm: "I've been itching to post a blog about the different events that will take place in the 5-6 weeks before the release of Cataclysm, but Zarhym beat me to it! Since I can't really shed any more light than he did, I will summarize his post and then just give you the blue. Basically the plan from here until December 7 is:
Zarhym's post is after the break!
Continue reading »
By ArgentSun on 11/02/2010 at 9:46 PM"
- Patch 4.0.1: The Twilight's Cult & The Elemental Invasion events take place.
- Patch 4.0.3: All of the Cataclysm data is being introduced to your installation folder, no changes to the actual in-game experience (other than some balance issues possibly).
- Patch 4.0.3a (a.k.a. The Shattering): Deathwing emerges from Deepholm, and boy, is he mad! Azeroth shatters and takes on the shape all those Cataclysm maps and guides have been teasing you with.
- Cataclysm: Comes out on December 7, and introduces the 80-85 zones and skills, 450-525 professions, Archaeology, goblins & worgen (and everything else not yet introduced).
Zarhym's post is after the break!
Continue reading »
By ArgentSun on 11/02/2010 at 9:46 PM"
martedì 2 novembre 2010
Arixan's Horde Leveling Guide - Deepholm (82-83) [BETA]
Arixan's Horde Leveling Guide - Deepholm (82-83) [BETA]: "
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Introduction/Notes
This guide will cover the Horde quests in Deepholm. I will cover 100% of the quests in the zone. Please note that this is based on a play through of the BETA version of the zone. Things can and probably will change. I will do my best to maintain the accuracy of the quests and objectives until finalized in the live version.
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Elemental Invasion Has Begun!
Elemental Invasion Has Begun!: "One of the final Cataclysm pre-launch events have begun! Elementals will now be invading remote outposts—and a few major cities. It's your job to fight back and eventually gain a rare feat of strength - Tripping the Rifts! Along with the invasions the Twilight Cultists are now stirring up trouble in most of the major cities, specifically Stormwind and Orgrimmar.
You can check out our guide on the new events plus some other invasion info in our Cataclysm Guide!
http://www.wowhead.com/guide=cataclysm&prelaunch#twilights-cult
Update: I've gone through the event and it seems it's only half enabled at this point, quests like Subduing the Elements and quests from Show Me Your Papers and onwards are not yet enabled.
By fewyn on 11/01/2010 at 12:45 PM"
You can check out our guide on the new events plus some other invasion info in our Cataclysm Guide!
http://www.wowhead.com/guide=cataclysm&prelaunch#twilights-cult
Update: I've gone through the event and it seems it's only half enabled at this point, quests like Subduing the Elements and quests from Show Me Your Papers and onwards are not yet enabled.
By fewyn on 11/01/2010 at 12:45 PM"
venerdì 29 ottobre 2010
Cataclysm Beta Patch 13221 Spell Changes & Latest Additions
Cataclysm Beta Patch 13221 Spell Changes & Latest Additions: "A new patch (13221) is imminent for the beta servers, and we've got details on what you can expect in this latest patch for the Cataclysm beta!
We'll be updating this post with more information as we distill it from the batch of data, so stay tuned!
Talent Calculator (Beta) | Latest Additions (Beta)
Continue reading »
By TheOnyx on 10/27/2010 at 10:01 AM"
We'll be updating this post with more information as we distill it from the batch of data, so stay tuned!
Highlights
- 157 new items found, most of which are epic top-level items from raids.
- All spells that reduce the effectiveness of healing to a target (such as ) have been modified to reduce such effectiveness by 10% rather than 25%.
- All resistance-based racial abilities now increasing your spell resistance of that school by one point (scaling) rather than reducing the chance you will be hit by a spell from that school by 2%.
- : Dual Talent Specialization requires level 30 (down from 40). <table><tr><td><b class="q">Dual Talent Specialization</b></td></tr></table><table><tr><td><br />Visit your class trainer when you are at least level 40 and activate your Dual Talent Specialization.<br /><br /><span class="q">Criteria:</span><table width="100%"><tr><td class="q0" style="white-space: nowrap"><small><!--cr9598:5:0-->- Level up to 40.</small></td><th class="q0" style="white-space: nowrap; text-align: left"><small><!--cr9619:69:63624-->- Learn a Second Talent Specialization.</small></th></tr></table></td></tr></table><table><tr><td><b class="q">Dual Talent Specialization</b></td></tr></table><table><tr><td><br />Visit your class trainer when you are at least level 30 and activate your Dual Talent Specialization.<br /><br /><span class="q">Criteria:</span><table width="100%"><tr><td class="q0" style="white-space: nowrap"><small><!--cr9598:5:0-->- Level up to 30.</small></td><th class="q0" style="white-space: nowrap; text-align: left"><small><!--cr9619:69:63624-->- Learn a Second Talent Specialization.</small></th></tr></table></td></tr></table>Compare tooltips
Talent Calculator (Beta) | Latest Additions (Beta)
Continue reading »
By TheOnyx on 10/27/2010 at 10:01 AM"
mercoledì 27 ottobre 2010
Deathwing is Coming—and He Is Literally Going To Kill You
Deathwing is Coming—and He Is Literally Going To Kill You: "I'm reading a blue post from Zarhym right now, and he's giving us a chilling warning of things to come...
Apparently in the period preceding Cataclysm, Deathwing is going to be flying from zone to zone, murdering people. The implication behind the post is that once a day, Deathwing will fly down from the sky in a particular zone, and incinerate every living creature in the area.
Everyone who is killed this way will earn a Feat of Strength for having been killed by Deathwing! Could it be ? We'll see!
Edit: Bibi from MMO-Champion has posted a video of the event!
One of Azeroth’s oldest adversaries will soon tear through the Elemental Plane to reforge the world in flame, but this foe won’t be conducting his reign of terror from the confines of a castle or lair. Deathwing is a destructive force the likes of which adventurers have yet to see in World of Warcraft, and his appetite for devastation can only be satisfied by the shattering of the world. Following his explosive escape from Deepholm, Deathwing will cast a deadly shadow over the people of Azeroth as he wreaks indiscriminate havoc across the land.
Once free to terrorize the world, Deathwing will randomly choose territories in Azeroth to attack each day until his ruinous reign is brought to an end. A blackened sky will be the only warning before every living creature caught in his approach is consumed by his terrible fire. The unfortunate victims of his malice will receive a rare Feat of Strength... as well as a repair bill and corpse run.
When Deathwing returns, you'd best keep your eyes on the skies.
By Malgayne on 10/26/2010 at 8:13 PM"
Apparently in the period preceding Cataclysm, Deathwing is going to be flying from zone to zone, murdering people. The implication behind the post is that once a day, Deathwing will fly down from the sky in a particular zone, and incinerate every living creature in the area.
Everyone who is killed this way will earn a Feat of Strength for having been killed by Deathwing! Could it be ? We'll see!
Edit: Bibi from MMO-Champion has posted a video of the event!
One of Azeroth’s oldest adversaries will soon tear through the Elemental Plane to reforge the world in flame, but this foe won’t be conducting his reign of terror from the confines of a castle or lair. Deathwing is a destructive force the likes of which adventurers have yet to see in World of Warcraft, and his appetite for devastation can only be satisfied by the shattering of the world. Following his explosive escape from Deepholm, Deathwing will cast a deadly shadow over the people of Azeroth as he wreaks indiscriminate havoc across the land.
Once free to terrorize the world, Deathwing will randomly choose territories in Azeroth to attack each day until his ruinous reign is brought to an end. A blackened sky will be the only warning before every living creature caught in his approach is consumed by his terrible fire. The unfortunate victims of his malice will receive a rare Feat of Strength... as well as a repair bill and corpse run.
When Deathwing returns, you'd best keep your eyes on the skies.
By Malgayne on 10/26/2010 at 8:13 PM"
domenica 24 ottobre 2010
Gathering in Cataclysm - A Sneak Preview
Gathering in Cataclysm - A Sneak Preview: "
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Looking forward to Cataclysm we are going to be able to push our Professions even further, to skill level 525 as part of our new abilities 'Illustrious Grand Master' Here is a quick guide on what we can be looking out for.
Right now in Beta the cost of learning 'Illustrious Grandmaster' is a modest 50g, serious business.
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[80-81] Abyssal Maw: Throne of the Tides - Dungeon Preview Guide
[80-81] Abyssal Maw: Throne of the Tides - Dungeon Preview Guide: "
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Throne of the Tides is the Atlantis of Vashj'Ir. A stunningly beautiful instance making the most of Blizzard's all new graphics for WoW.
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[80-81] Blackrock Caverns - Preview Guide
[80-81] Blackrock Caverns - Preview Guide: "
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Blackrock is a curse word on the lips of many Vanilla faithful (including myself). So the developers though it would be a great idea to bring Blackrock Mountains back to life! And I have to level we you, after 4 years away from the place... I'm ready! Are you?
Previous to Cataclysm Blackrock Mountains was the home of some of Vanilla's most memorable instances.
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giovedì 21 ottobre 2010
5-Player Dungeons
5-Player Dungeons: "
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Guides covering the various 5-man instances in the game. This includes both normal and heroic modes. Instance guides are preceded by the instance's recommended level range.
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Talent Calculator "Use In-Game" Button
Talent Calculator "Use In-Game" Button: "You can now use our Talent Calculator to apply your talents directly into the game!
All you have to do is click the Use in-game! button on the right side of the talent calc. A dialog box will pop up with a /script command in it. All you have to do is copy the script, switch to WoW, open up a chat box, paste it in and hit enter—the talent pane in game will automatically preview the talents you chose on our site!
Notes
Give it a try!
http://www.wowhead.com/talent
Thanks to the team at WoWTal for the inspiration!
By Malgayne on 10/19/2010 at 2:57 PM"
All you have to do is click the Use in-game! button on the right side of the talent calc. A dialog box will pop up with a /script command in it. All you have to do is copy the script, switch to WoW, open up a chat box, paste it in and hit enter—the talent pane in game will automatically preview the talents you chose on our site!
Notes
- Don't forget that you have to hit the "Learn" button in order to actually use the talents—our script just loads a preview!
- This only works on characters who are currently untalented. If you have some of your talents spent already, the script gets confused.
Give it a try!
http://www.wowhead.com/talent
Thanks to the team at WoWTal for the inspiration!
By Malgayne on 10/19/2010 at 2:57 PM"
martedì 19 ottobre 2010
Pursuit of Justice - Heroic Dungeons
Pursuit of Justice - Heroic Dungeons: "
With Cataclysm looming and Wrath of the Lich King coming to an end now is the time to be looking toward the future. In this guide, I will be recalling the dungeon guides of Wrath of the Lich King, and presenting you a quick overview of what rewards you can reap in your pursuit of justice points.
I included a level of difficulty on my list, by now many of us will undoubtedly consider all of these easy, though with lower geared alts or new players the difficulty may be different.
| Objective | Points |
|---|---|
| WotLK Level 68-80 daily normal mode dungeon run | 12 Justice Points |
| WotLK Level 80 Heroic mode dungeon boss encounter | 16 Justice Points |
| WotLK daily Heroic dungeon run | 23 Justice Points |
| WotLK Level 80 raid boss | 23 Justice Points |
| Cataclysm daily dungeon run | 75 Justice Points |
| Cataclysm heroic mode dungeon boss | 75 Justice Points |
Above is a snapshot from my Justice Points conversion quick guide
Now let's convert this into dungeons!
Cataclysm Preview: The Stonecore
Cataclysm Preview: The Stonecore: "Blizzard has posted another official preview on their Cataclysm website, this time of the new 5-player dungeon: . Travel into the Temple of Earth within , in which you will do battle with Deathwing's followers - , , and .
You can check out the rest of the official preview on Blizzard's Cataclysm Mini-site or after the break!
http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/cataclysm/features/stonecore.html
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By fewyn on 10/18/2010 at 7:54 PM"
You can check out the rest of the official preview on Blizzard's Cataclysm Mini-site or after the break!
http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/cataclysm/features/stonecore.html
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By fewyn on 10/18/2010 at 7:54 PM"
lunedì 18 ottobre 2010
WoW Reforging Cataclysm Preview
WoW Reforging Cataclysm Preview: "Reforging was added to the WoW Cataclysm to allow more gear options for players and to reduce the number of unpopular or common items dropped in instances that were left to rot or simply disenchanted and is not in any way intended to be use on all items. It should be with this in mind that players decide to use the reforging process. So for example if an item drops with Spirit instead of the Haste you need, you may still be able to use it as Haste can be added by reforging it. So the next time a piece of gear drops that doesn’t quite fit your ideal stats, don’t pass it up, take a moment to think it over and using the information provided above consider if reforging could make it the perfect piece of gear for you.
* Dodge Rating
* Expertise Rating
* Haste Rating
* Hit Rating
* Mastery Rating
* Parry Rating
* Spirit
* Intellect
* Stamina
* Strength
* You also may not use reforging to add to a stat that is already on the item.
Once opened reforging an item is a rather easy process. Simply place the item you wish to reforge in the box in the top left hand corner (next to the text that says “Drag an item here to reforge it). Once an item is in place, two new drop down menus appear. The first allows the player to choose what stat from the item they wish to reduce in place of another. This menu will only list stats that are available for the process and will also display how much the chosen stat will be reduced.
Once the stat is chosen that the player wishes to reduce the next drop down menu will become active. This menu will allow the player to choose a stat to add to the item and will also display how much of that stat will be added. Once chosen players can view the current stats side by side with the pending stat changes just below the drop down menus. The price of the reforging process will also be displayed. Check to be sure the changes appear to be correct and then simply hit the reforge button at the bottom of the screen to complete the reforging process.
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Reforgable Stats
* Critical Strike Rating* Dodge Rating
* Expertise Rating
* Haste Rating
* Hit Rating
* Mastery Rating
* Parry Rating
* Spirit
Non Reforgable Stats
* Agility* Intellect
* Stamina
* Strength
* You also may not use reforging to add to a stat that is already on the item.
The Reforging Process
Players must visit one of the Reforging NPCs that can be found near the Enchanting trainer. Before you make your way here though, be sure to have the piece of gear you wish to reforge in your bags. Once you arrive at the Arcane Reforger simply right click on the NPC to open the Reforging menu.Once opened reforging an item is a rather easy process. Simply place the item you wish to reforge in the box in the top left hand corner (next to the text that says “Drag an item here to reforge it). Once an item is in place, two new drop down menus appear. The first allows the player to choose what stat from the item they wish to reduce in place of another. This menu will only list stats that are available for the process and will also display how much the chosen stat will be reduced.
Once the stat is chosen that the player wishes to reduce the next drop down menu will become active. This menu will allow the player to choose a stat to add to the item and will also display how much of that stat will be added. Once chosen players can view the current stats side by side with the pending stat changes just below the drop down menus. The price of the reforging process will also be displayed. Check to be sure the changes appear to be correct and then simply hit the reforge button at the bottom of the screen to complete the reforging process.
Un-Reforging
Since item stats can only be reforged one at a time there may come a point along the way where the player decides they would like to choose another stat to add or they may simply want to restore the item to it’s original state. In order to do this simply take the item back to the Arcane Reforger and once again place the item into the box in the top left corner of the Reforging screen. Once the item is placed all the player need do it simply click the Restore button located at the bottom of the screen next to the Reforge button.giovedì 14 ottobre 2010
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