Poag
05-15-2008, 10:20 AM
WotLK will be released in second half of 2008
Vivendi's released a press release (http://www.vivendi.com/corp/en/press_2008/documents/20080514_PR_Q12008.pdf) with their earnings for the first quarter of 2008. Even if that's probably not interesting for the average WoW player, there is a very, very instructive comment related to WoW.
http://www.vienas.net/imgcache/993.png (http://www.vienas.net/imgcache/993.png)
According to this press release, Wrath of the Lich King will be released before the end of 2008. You've probably been reading it for the last few days, but if you didn't check it yet you can read the WotLK preview released during the weekend.
Wrath of the Lich King Preview - Part 1 (http://www.mmo-champion.com/index.php?topic=7288.0#part1)
Wrath of the Lich King Preview - Part 2 (http://www.mmo-champion.com/index.php?topic=7288.0#part2)
Wrath of the Lich King Preview - Part 3 (http://www.mmo-champion.com/index.php?topic=7361.0)
Wrath of the Lich King Preview - 134 Screenshots (http://www.mmo-champion.com/index.php?topic=7361.0#134scr)
Wrath of the Lich King - HD Trailer (http://www.vimeo.com/992930)Archimonde & Eredar Twins Hotfix
Quote from: Daelo (Source (http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html;jsessionid=C724A8EC7CB6556F4B73C19626F6B5A7.app01_08?topicId=6441116635&postId=64405077669&sid=1#0))
We just implemented a hotfix for all realms that makes Archimonde's doomfires no longer be able to move right through him after they spawn. Their movement should now be much more consistent with the previous patch's behavior, and melee should have a bit easier time dodging the doomfires as a result of the change. There have been other reports of odd behavior in the encounter since the 2.4.2 patch, but this is the only problem we've been able to verify locally. We'll continue to monitor reports of unusual behavior in this encounter, and investigate further as needed.
We also hotfixed a bug in the Eredar Twins encounter that prevent a Hunter's Feign Death ability from working if Lady Sacrolash was alive.
2 New M'uru Drops
2 new items have been added to the M'uru loot table, the Vicious Hawkstrider Hauberk (http://static.mmo-champion.com/mmoc/images/news/2008/may/vicioushawkstriderhauberk.jpg) (Mail) and the Fel Conqueror's Raiments (http://static.mmo-champion.com/mmoc/images/news/2008/may/felconquerorraiments.jpg) (Cloth).
http://www.vienas.net/imgcache/994.png (http://static.mmo-champion.com/mmoc/images/news/2008/may/vicioushawkstriderhauberk.jpg) http://www.vienas.net/imgcache/995.png (http://static.mmo-champion.com/mmoc/images/news/2008/may/felconquerorraiments.jpg)
Updated M'uru loot table
Muramasa (http://static.mmo-champion.com/mmoc/images/news/2008/january/murasama.jpg) (1H Sword)
Heroic Judicator's Chestguard (http://static.mmo-champion.com/mmoc/images/news/2008/february/heroicjudicatorschestguard.jpg) (Plate)
Noble Judicator's Chestguard (*) (http://static.mmo-champion.com/mmoc/images/news/2008/february/noblejudicatorschestguard.jpg) (Plate)
Warharness of the Reckless Fury (http://static.mmo-champion.com/mmoc/images/news/2008/february/warharnessofrecklessfury.jpg) (Plate)
Breastplate of Agony's Aversion (*) (http://static.mmo-champion.com/mmoc/images/news/2008/february/breastplateofagonysaversion.jpg) (Plate)
Gauntlets of the Soothed Soul (http://static.mmo-champion.com/mmoc/images/news/2008/january/gauntletsofthesoothedsoul.jpg) (Plate)
Vicious Hawkstrider Hauberk (http://static.mmo-champion.com/mmoc/images/news/2008/may/vicioushawkstriderhauberk.jpg) (Mail)
Garments of Serene Shores (http://static.mmo-champion.com/mmoc/images/news/2008/february/garmentsofsereneshores.jpg) (Mail)
Blue posts
Polar bear mount confirmed in WotLK
Some accomplishments will have a limited time in where you can get them, yes, but generally speaking there are quite few of them in the game. For players who are focused on romping around on a bear, there will be another one in Wrath of the Lich King. (Source (http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=6440866066&postId=64402674919&sid=1#165))
As Tigole put it, does a polar bear sound cool? (Source (http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=6440866066&postId=64402675307&sid=1#177))
There is no plan to tune outdoor bosses for 25 players instead of 40
If only 25 people were needed to take down Kazzak, then you could just fill the last 15 spots with nothing but DPS players and likely simplify the encounter. So the next step would be limiting raid sizes to 25 players instead of 40, but this would likely have a negative impact on things like Alterac Valley, city raids (for those that do them), and rotating players in raids (I know guilds that use the extra slots to track names). I understand that it's rough to suddenly need 40 people instead of 25 for an encounter, so if your guild is doing it, hopefully the loot rules can be explained clearly to all extra people - if you are going to another guild's, hopefully they explain them to you so you know what you are getting into. (Source (http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=6440946369&postId=64402674845&sid=1#1))
Is there any plan to give Seal of Blood to the Alliance ?
There are currently no plans for any changes in this regard, but we will of course let you know if it is ever decided to make any such changes. (Source (http://forums.wow-europe.com/thread.html?topicId=4009631426&pageNo=2&sid=1#37))
Worldwide Invitational Machinima Contests Announced!
Source (http://eu.blizzard.com/wwi08/news.xml) Movie makers, here comes the chance to show your skills to the world! The 2008 Blizzard Entertainment Worldwide Invitational machinima contests will offer the opportunity for you create and submit a new movie demonstrating your imagination and creativity. You can read more information and guidelines here (http://eu.blizzard.com/wwi08/contest.xml)!
Bring your movie-making art into the spotlight for a chance to win great prizes and a ticket for access to both days of the Worldwide Invitational.
We will be announcing more details for additional contests during the next few days, so make sure to check back soon if your talents are in dancing, dressing up or creating fan art!
New fan art
A new fan art has been added to the official site (http://www.blizzard.co.uk/inblizz/fanart/).
http://www.vienas.net/imgcache/996.png (http://www.blizzard.co.uk/inblizz/fanart/ScreenShot.shtml)
Vivendi's released a press release (http://www.vivendi.com/corp/en/press_2008/documents/20080514_PR_Q12008.pdf) with their earnings for the first quarter of 2008. Even if that's probably not interesting for the average WoW player, there is a very, very instructive comment related to WoW.
http://www.vienas.net/imgcache/993.png (http://www.vienas.net/imgcache/993.png)
According to this press release, Wrath of the Lich King will be released before the end of 2008. You've probably been reading it for the last few days, but if you didn't check it yet you can read the WotLK preview released during the weekend.
Wrath of the Lich King Preview - Part 1 (http://www.mmo-champion.com/index.php?topic=7288.0#part1)
Wrath of the Lich King Preview - Part 2 (http://www.mmo-champion.com/index.php?topic=7288.0#part2)
Wrath of the Lich King Preview - Part 3 (http://www.mmo-champion.com/index.php?topic=7361.0)
Wrath of the Lich King Preview - 134 Screenshots (http://www.mmo-champion.com/index.php?topic=7361.0#134scr)
Wrath of the Lich King - HD Trailer (http://www.vimeo.com/992930)Archimonde & Eredar Twins Hotfix
Quote from: Daelo (Source (http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html;jsessionid=C724A8EC7CB6556F4B73C19626F6B5A7.app01_08?topicId=6441116635&postId=64405077669&sid=1#0))
We just implemented a hotfix for all realms that makes Archimonde's doomfires no longer be able to move right through him after they spawn. Their movement should now be much more consistent with the previous patch's behavior, and melee should have a bit easier time dodging the doomfires as a result of the change. There have been other reports of odd behavior in the encounter since the 2.4.2 patch, but this is the only problem we've been able to verify locally. We'll continue to monitor reports of unusual behavior in this encounter, and investigate further as needed.
We also hotfixed a bug in the Eredar Twins encounter that prevent a Hunter's Feign Death ability from working if Lady Sacrolash was alive.
2 New M'uru Drops
2 new items have been added to the M'uru loot table, the Vicious Hawkstrider Hauberk (http://static.mmo-champion.com/mmoc/images/news/2008/may/vicioushawkstriderhauberk.jpg) (Mail) and the Fel Conqueror's Raiments (http://static.mmo-champion.com/mmoc/images/news/2008/may/felconquerorraiments.jpg) (Cloth).
http://www.vienas.net/imgcache/994.png (http://static.mmo-champion.com/mmoc/images/news/2008/may/vicioushawkstriderhauberk.jpg) http://www.vienas.net/imgcache/995.png (http://static.mmo-champion.com/mmoc/images/news/2008/may/felconquerorraiments.jpg)
Updated M'uru loot table
Muramasa (http://static.mmo-champion.com/mmoc/images/news/2008/january/murasama.jpg) (1H Sword)
Heroic Judicator's Chestguard (http://static.mmo-champion.com/mmoc/images/news/2008/february/heroicjudicatorschestguard.jpg) (Plate)
Noble Judicator's Chestguard (*) (http://static.mmo-champion.com/mmoc/images/news/2008/february/noblejudicatorschestguard.jpg) (Plate)
Warharness of the Reckless Fury (http://static.mmo-champion.com/mmoc/images/news/2008/february/warharnessofrecklessfury.jpg) (Plate)
Breastplate of Agony's Aversion (*) (http://static.mmo-champion.com/mmoc/images/news/2008/february/breastplateofagonysaversion.jpg) (Plate)
Gauntlets of the Soothed Soul (http://static.mmo-champion.com/mmoc/images/news/2008/january/gauntletsofthesoothedsoul.jpg) (Plate)
Vicious Hawkstrider Hauberk (http://static.mmo-champion.com/mmoc/images/news/2008/may/vicioushawkstriderhauberk.jpg) (Mail)
Garments of Serene Shores (http://static.mmo-champion.com/mmoc/images/news/2008/february/garmentsofsereneshores.jpg) (Mail)
Blue posts
Polar bear mount confirmed in WotLK
Some accomplishments will have a limited time in where you can get them, yes, but generally speaking there are quite few of them in the game. For players who are focused on romping around on a bear, there will be another one in Wrath of the Lich King. (Source (http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=6440866066&postId=64402674919&sid=1#165))
As Tigole put it, does a polar bear sound cool? (Source (http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=6440866066&postId=64402675307&sid=1#177))
There is no plan to tune outdoor bosses for 25 players instead of 40
If only 25 people were needed to take down Kazzak, then you could just fill the last 15 spots with nothing but DPS players and likely simplify the encounter. So the next step would be limiting raid sizes to 25 players instead of 40, but this would likely have a negative impact on things like Alterac Valley, city raids (for those that do them), and rotating players in raids (I know guilds that use the extra slots to track names). I understand that it's rough to suddenly need 40 people instead of 25 for an encounter, so if your guild is doing it, hopefully the loot rules can be explained clearly to all extra people - if you are going to another guild's, hopefully they explain them to you so you know what you are getting into. (Source (http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=6440946369&postId=64402674845&sid=1#1))
Is there any plan to give Seal of Blood to the Alliance ?
There are currently no plans for any changes in this regard, but we will of course let you know if it is ever decided to make any such changes. (Source (http://forums.wow-europe.com/thread.html?topicId=4009631426&pageNo=2&sid=1#37))
Worldwide Invitational Machinima Contests Announced!
Source (http://eu.blizzard.com/wwi08/news.xml) Movie makers, here comes the chance to show your skills to the world! The 2008 Blizzard Entertainment Worldwide Invitational machinima contests will offer the opportunity for you create and submit a new movie demonstrating your imagination and creativity. You can read more information and guidelines here (http://eu.blizzard.com/wwi08/contest.xml)!
Bring your movie-making art into the spotlight for a chance to win great prizes and a ticket for access to both days of the Worldwide Invitational.
We will be announcing more details for additional contests during the next few days, so make sure to check back soon if your talents are in dancing, dressing up or creating fan art!
New fan art
A new fan art has been added to the official site (http://www.blizzard.co.uk/inblizz/fanart/).
http://www.vienas.net/imgcache/996.png (http://www.blizzard.co.uk/inblizz/fanart/ScreenShot.shtml)