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Posted on May 5, 2010 by mike

Still nothing official on Female Worgen…

Posted in Worgen, Worgen class, female worgen | 10 Comments

Cataclysm Beta Character Copy

Posted on May 3, 2010 by mike

The Cataclysm beta character copy page is available for those select few who have keys. Our understanding is this is a very small group. You’ll know that you have a key and can copy your character over. If not, then you’re not in it, yet. Don’t fall for any scams.

Blizzard has not announced the opt-in procedures or any ways to get into the beta. When they do announce it, you’ll hear it here.

The page is accessible at: https://www.worldofwarcraft.com/beta-charcopy/

Posted in Cataclysm, Cataclysm Beta, Worgen | 2 Comments

Playing Cataclysm on the iPad?

Posted on May 3, 2010 by mike

Gaikai is making an iPad app that would stream any PC games like WoW on the iPad. I don’t have an iPad but neat idea.

[via iPadInsider]

Posted in iPad Cataclysm | 9 Comments

New Worgen.info Team Member!

Posted on May 1, 2010 by mike

Hi all!

You probably know me from the discussion thread, yeah, thats me, Argharna.

Im gonna be here to post any information that I think Wargen missed or any information you guys post in the discussion.

If you have any questions just email me at heroman12121@hotmail.com.

 

 

Argharna

Posted in Uncategorized | 7 Comments

Cataclysm Beta to hit soon?

Posted on May 1, 2010 by mike

 

It would appear that the beta for Cataclysm is very close. MMO-Champ found some Cataclysm Beta related images on Battle.net today.

Link to image from battle.net:

https://us.battle.net/account/_images/dashboar...

In other news, Blizzard will be posting a new cataclysm screenshot everyday!

With development on World of Warcraft: Cataclysm well underway, the Screenshot of the Day section onhttp://www.worldofwarcraft.com will now display unique Cataclysm screenshots every day! We’re capturing images of our favorite new World of Warcraft creatures, characters, and environments, and are eager to share them with you. Be sure to stop by each day for the latest look behind the veil of the expansion’s development progress.

Here’s a few of these screenshots:

1, 2, 3, 4

Posted in Cataclysm, Cataclysm Beta, Cataclysm Beta Key, WoW Worgen | 16 Comments

Cataclysm Class Previews Coming!

Posted on April 6, 2010 by mike

Blizzard has announced that they will be releasing a sneak peak at upcoming class changes in Cataclysm!

Beginning Wednesday, April 7 we will begin releasing class previews containing an overview of some of the changes currently being planned for each of the 10 World of Warcraft classes. The type of information you can expect from these posts are a list of the new spells from 80-85, the new passive mastery bonuses for all talent trees, a brief outline of some of the talent changes we’re currently planning, and in some cases new low level spells for select classes.

These changes will by no means be comprehensive, and are subject to change between now and the launch of the expansion. It’s also important to understand that some classes are currently further along in the development process than others, and as a result the amount of information will vary from class to class. Please do not let this frustrate you should your class be amongst those which are on the “lighter” side of things, as all classes will receive the same level of design attention before the expansion is released. Additionally we’ll be providing more information for all classes, especially as we move into the beta phase.

Below is the schedule for each class:

  •  Shaman - April 7
  •  Priest - April 7
  •  Warlock - April 7
  •  Warrior - April 8
  •  Death Knight - April 8
  •  Rogue - April 8
  •  Hunter - April 9
  •  Druid - April 9
  •  Mage - April 9
  •  Paladin - April 16*

These posts are being coordinated internationally so they’ll be posted at different times throughout the day and night on the given dates to give players around the world the ability to see posts made at a convenient time. This thread will be updated with links directly to each class preview as they’re posted.

*The paladin is still deep in development. Instead of giving a preview that would be potentially less comprehensive than the other classes we made the decision to post it when it’s ready, in order to properly honor the paladin class and those that play them. The wait isn’t too long however as we’re expecting to be able to post it on April 16.

Posted in Cataclysm, News, Worgen class | 18 Comments

Death Knights Will Only Tank As Blood

Posted on April 6, 2010 by mike

This piece of information came recently from Blizzard’s mouth and it’s for sure something very important to know for all death knight tanks out there who are planning to continue tanking with their death knights on Cataclysm expansion release. You can read blizz’s words below:

We’re doing our Cataclysm preview on the death knight changes later this week, but we knew one change risked overshadowing all the others, so we figured we’d go ahead and drop the proverbial Blood bomb today.

In Cataclysm, death knights will have a dedicated tanking tree, much like the other three tank classes. That tree will be Blood.

We’ll go into more detail in the upcoming preview, but we wanted to take the opportunity to explain the reasoning for such a big change.

Why the about face? We actually thought the “tri tank” experiment worked out okay. We suspected there would always be a “best” tanking tree, because that’s the way these things shake out, but we hoped it would be close enough that many players could tank with their favorite tree. When we tried out this design for Wrath of the Lich King, we were using it as a test case to see if we wanted to do similar things with the warrior and paladin talent trees.

A lot has happened since that time. We introduced the dual-spec feature, allowing players to have a tanking spec and dps spec that they could switch between. We introduced Dungeon Finder, which makes it easier to find players who want to tank, and even let players level up using a dedicated tank spec. In Cataclysm, we are introducing the concept of passive talent tree bonuses and we think that feature is a lot stronger when the talent tree has a particular focus (such as damage, tanking or healing). For example, it’s safer to give more passive damage to a tanking tree than we can a dps tree. Above all, we were just spending a lot of effort trying to balance three trees (though it was really six trees, since each tree was trying to do two things).

It started to feel unfair to the other tank classes that we had to spend so much effort tweaking three types of DK tanks, and it even started to feel unfair to the DK that we couldn’t focus their tanking experience. One bit of feedback that really struck home was the DK players who said, essentially, “I look at the Protection tree and I’m jealous of all of the cool tools they have to help their tanking. As a DK, I have to pick and choose tanking talents from within a sea of dps talents.” Rather than have a strong focus, the trees felt a little watered down because they were trying to do so much. With Frost as a dual-wield, spell and runic power focused tree, Unholy as a disease and minion focused tree, and Blood as a self-healing, defensive cooldown, tanking tree, we think the focus of each tree is a lot clearer and cooler.

In Cataclysm, Blood will be the death knight version of a Protection tree. It will have passive talent tree bonuses that reflect tanking. It will have tools, such as a Demo Shout equivalent, necessary for tanking. Several of the more fun tanking talents from Frost and Unholy will be moved into Blood. We will be able to revise (or even remove) clunky mechanics like Rune Strike and focus on letting DKs generate threat with their normal Blood tanking rotation.

This is major change, and we understand it will be met with some disappointment from players who really liked the flexibility, those who appreciated the unorthodox talent tree design, or those few of you who really liked Blood dps. Nevertheless, we are convinced that this is the right change for the game.

More exciting death knight news coming up soon in the preview. 

Posted in Cataclysm | 1 Comment

Blizzcon 2010 Announced!

Posted on March 25, 2010 by mike

 

Blizzard has announced Blizzcon 2010, it’s going down on October 22-23, 2010 at the Anaheim Convention Center. You can’t buy tickets yet.

If you’ve been holding your breath waiting to find out when and where the next BlizzCon would be held, then… you’ve probably passed out by now. But if you’ve just been patiently watching for an announcement, then we’ve got good news for you: BlizzCon will be returning to the Anaheim Convention Center on Friday, October 22 through Saturday, October 23! Just as in years past, BlizzCon 2010 will feature an exciting mix of discussion panels, tournaments, hands-on gameplay, contests, and much more. Check out the announcement press release, and keep an eye on www.blizzcon.comin the months ahead for further details, including ticketing information.

When and where is BlizzCon 2010? 
BlizzCon 2010 will take place on Friday, October 22, 2010 and Saturday, October 23, 2010 at the Anaheim Convention Center, located at 800 West Katella Avenue, Anaheim, CA 92802. The hours of operation are 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Pacific Time on both days (Friday and Saturday). 

How much does a BlizzCon 2010 ticket cost? 
Details about BlizzCon 2010 ticket availability and pricing will be announced on the official BlizzCon website,www.blizzcon.com, as the event draws closer.

Where and when can I buy BlizzCon 2010 tickets? 
To attend BlizzCon, you must purchase tickets in advance through the online Blizzard Store once they go on sale. Details about BlizzCon 2010 ticket availability and pricing will be announced on the official BlizzCon website, www.blizzcon.com, as the event draws closer.

What activities will be at BlizzCon 2010?
In addition to serving as a gathering place for Blizzard Entertainment gaming communities, BlizzCon will offer attendees a chance to enjoy discussion panels with Blizzard Entertainment developers, competitive and casual tournaments for players to showcase their talents, hands-on gameplay featuring your favorite Blizzard Entertainment games, community contests with great prizes, commemorative merchandise based on Blizzard Entertainment’s game universes, and more. We’ll share more details about these and other events and activities on www.blizzcon.com as the event draws closer.

How will ticket sales operate this year? 
The ticket-sales process for BlizzCon 2010 will be conducted through the online Blizzard Store, and will function similarly to the ticket-queue system used for BlizzCon 2009 ticket sales. We’ll have more details to share about BlizzCon 2010 ticket availability and the purchasing process in the near future, so please keep an eye on www.blizzcon.com for updates.

Can I order BlizzCon tickets over the phone? 
You will only be able to place BlizzCon ticket orders online through the Blizzard Store. We will not be accepting BlizzCon ticket orders over the phone.

What can I do ahead of time? 
Purchasing tickets requires a Battle.net account. If you do not have a Battle.net account and wish to create one in advance of ticket sales, click here to get started. Prior to ticket sales beginning, you may wish to visit Battle.net Account Management to ensure your contact and stored credit-card information are up-to-date, and to verify your e-mail address. 

What do I get for the cost of a ticket? 
Each BlizzCon ticket includes a BlizzCon badge that grants access to BlizzCon. Attendees will also get a BlizzCon goody bag containing exclusive swag. More details on the contents of the goody bag will be revealed in the weeks ahead. Please be aware that transportation and hotel accommodations are not included with the cost of any BlizzCon ticket.

Is BlizzCon open to attendees outside the United States and Canada? 
Yes. International attendees will be able to purchase tickets at the same time as domestic attendees. We have not yet announced when tickets for BlizzCon 2010 will go on sale, so please keep an eye on BlizzCon.com for more information.

What should I do about hotel accommodations and transportation? 
Several hotels within walking distance of the Anaheim Convention Center will be providing guest rooms at a special BlizzCon group rates. Transportation to the event will be up to you. Please check the Travel Info page onwww.blizzcon.com in the coming weeks for further information on nearby hotels and how to take advantage of the special group rates, as well as information about car rentals and shuttle buses from nearby airports. If you plan to drive to the Convention Center for the event, we suggest you carpool.  Please visit our parking page in the coming weeks more information.

Is there an age restriction for attendees? 
Some content at BlizzCon may not be suitable for children. Anyone under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. Absolutely no children 5 years of age or under will be permitted to enter. Tickets are required for all attendees, and the child ticket price is the same as the adult ticket price. Please note that no strollers will be allowed in the Anaheim Convention Center. 

Whom should I contact if I have a question about accommodations for people with disabilities at BlizzCon? 
If you are disabled and require special services, please contact blizzconsupport@blizzard.com to identify your special needs. All requests should be received by August 20, 2010 in order to ensure the availability of services.  Please include your contact information in your email.

I am planning on carrying my costume and some water in a backpack to BlizzCon. Is this OK? 
Any bags being brought into BlizzCon should be smaller than 20 inches x 10 inches (roughly the size of two sheets of paper side by side). Anyone with a bag larger than this may be refused entry. If you are taking part in the costume competition and require a larger bag to store your costume, please check with the information kiosk in the lobby on your arrival. Blizzard Entertainment reserves the right to search any bags being brought into BlizzCon and to refuse entry if they are found to contain prohibited items (see below). 

Will there be a place to store a costume and/or bag at any time during the event? 
There will be no general storage space available to show attendees. Please leave anything you don’t wish to carry in your car, at home, or at your hotel. If you are taking part in the costume competition, please check with the information kiosk in the lobby on your arrival.

Can I bring my video camera/camcorder into BlizzCon? 
Video cameras are permitted for use in the BlizzCon exhibit halls. However, you may not record gameplay from any of the screens (with the exception of tournament gameplay), and recording the BlizzCon closing concert on Saturday evening is strictly prohibited.

Can I bring my iPod? 
MP3 players are permitted in the BlizzCon exhibit halls. However, personal equipment may not be connected to any computer for any reason at any time. 

Can I bring my computer/laptop to BlizzCon? 
General attendees will not be able to bring desktop computers, laptops, and electronic storage devices into the BlizzCon exhibit halls. Please leave these devices in your car, at home, or at your hotel. Members of the media who have a
press badge will be able to bring a laptop onto the show floor.

I’m planning on wearing a costume to BlizzCon. Are there any items I cannot bring into the event? 
Costumes may not include or otherwise utilize any edged weapons (such as knives, daggers, and swords); actual clubs, maces, or other crushing weapons; or projectile weapons of any kind, even if unloaded or nonfunctional (this includes firearms of any kind including air guns, longbows, crossbows, etc.). Acceptable costume weapon props are limited to air-filled or soft plastic melee weapons (swords, daggers, maces, clubs, etc.) and wooden staves that are not shod with metal. 

Is there anything else that I can’t bring? 
Attendees will not be allowed to bring weapons, alcohol, fireworks, glass bottles, cans, or large containers into BlizzCon. **Any attendee found to have violated the prohibited items list may be removed from BlizzCon.**

Will BlizzCon be broadcast on TV or available to view on the Internet this year?
We haven’t announced any plans for television or Internet broadcasts of BlizzCon 2010. Keep an eye on the official BlizzCon website, www.blizzcon.com, for any event-related announcements as the convention draws closer.

Posted in Cataclysm, Deathwing, News, WoW Cataclysm, Worgen | 7 Comments

Worgen Action Figure Available for Pre-order

Posted on March 21, 2010 by mike

DC Unlimited is introducing the “Worgen Spy Garm Whitefang” in the WoW Series 7 Action Figures for the upcoming Cataclysm expansion. 

You can pre-order one of these Worgen action figures now from these locations, and get them late October (Ships on October 27th).

[Thanks for the Tip, Melissa]

Posted in Action Figure | 16 Comments

In-game earthquakes leading up to Cataclysm

Posted on December 31, 2009 by mike

With patch 3.3, it’s been reported that players have been experiencing mysterious in-game earthquakes throughout major cities in Azeroth. After a little dugging by WoW.com, it appears that these random in-game earthquakes are caused by these invisible mobs called ‘Shakers’. They were introduced in the game as early as patch 3.2.2 and activated in patch 3.3. If anything, this is the very beginning of the pre-cataclysm event.

A blue poster in the official forums commented on the matter with this vague message: 

Wryxian asks “Did Any of you saw that? There was a shake in Dalaran…. Is this the beginning of the Cata Pre event?…Or was it just me?“

In which a Blue Poster responded with: “It was just you. Seriously, earthquakes leading up to some kind of cataclysm? I lol’d. 

*the earth shakes a bit* o.O”

 Some kind of cataclysm… hmm…

[Thanks to everyone that sent this in]

Posted in Cataclysm, Deathwing, News, WoW Cataclysm, WoW Worgen | 27 Comments