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WoW expansion FAQ leaked?
cupertino
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Heres a link from wow insider who say they got their hands on a leaker FAQ about the next WoW expansion, with blizz con less than 24 hours away it seems silly to speculate but this FAQ is well written and so could be true, plus Blizz only just Trade markered the title "Wrath of the lichking", sheet music at blizzcon have 3 songs called "northrund 1.2.3".
Well heres the stuff www.wowinsider.com/2007/08/01/leaked-faq-for-wotlk/
FAQ for World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King
What are the features of the new expansion?
Wrath of the Lich King builds on the rich foundation established in World of Warcraft and The Burning Crusade, providing a wealth of new content for players to explore. The harsh, forbidding continent of Northrend, home of the Lich King and his undead minions, will be uncovered on the world map, and to contend with the new challenges found there, players will be able to advance to level 80, acquiring potent new abilities and talents along the way.
In addition, Wrath of the Lich King will introduce the death knight hero class to World of Warcraft. Once certain criteria are met, players will be able to create a new death knight character, which will start at a high level. Furthermore, player-vs.-player battles will reach a new level of intensity with the addition of siege weapons and destructible buildings, not to mention a new battleground. There will also be an abundance of new quests, dungeons, monsters, items, and recipes -- as well as a new profession, inscription -- for players to try out. The expansion will include some additional character-customization options for players as well. We'll be going into more detail on all of these features in the months ahead.
How will the death knight class fit into the game?
The death knight combines martial prowess with dark, necromantic energies. Players might be familiar with the death knight from previously released Warcraft games -- most recently, in the campaigns for Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos and the Frozen Throne expansion, the former paladin Arthas became a death knight and wreaked havoc across Azeroth and Northrend before fusing with the spirit of Ner'zhul to become the Lich King. The death knight is the first hero class in World of Warcraft; once certain criteria are met, players will unlock the ability to create a new death knight character, which will begin play at a high experience level. We're currently exploring various options for how the death knight will play and the types of abilities at its disposal, and we'll be revealing more information about this new class as we get further along in development.
Will the death knight have any abilities from previously released Warcraft games?
The way we portrayed death knights in past Warcraft games is certainly a source of inspiration, but we are still determining how best to capture that feel within the mechanics of World of Warcraft, and haven't made any final determinations on specific abilities.
What role will the death knight play in groups and raids?
In general terms, the death knight can be considered a type of class that combines damage dealing and tanking, but naturally it will have an array of unique abilities as well.
What races will be allowed to play death knights?
We haven't yet made a final determination about which races can be death knights. However, the class will be available to both the Alliance and the Horde.
Will there be additional hero classes in the future?
Yes, we do intend to add more hero classes in the future, but right now our focus is on the current expansion.
What is the story background of the expansion?
Players last visited Northrend in the Warcraft III expansion, when Arthas Menethil fused with the spirit of Ner'zhul to become the Lich King, one of the most powerful entities in the Warcraft universe. He now broods atop the Frozen Throne, deep in Icecrown Citadel, clutching the rune blade Frostmourne and marshaling the undead armies of the Scourge. In Wrath of the Lich King, the greatest champions of the Alliance and the Horde will do battle with the Scourge amid Northrend's howling winds and fields of jagged ice, and ultimately face the Lich King himself.
Will players actually get to encounter Arthas himself?
Players will be skirmishing with the minions of Arthas from the moment they set foot on Northrend. He will be a constant presence as players progress through the expansion content -- which will culminate in a showdown with the dread Lich King himself.
Can you discuss some of the new talents and abilities that will be available from level 70 to level 80?
As with character advancement up to level 70, players will gain access to an array of potent and exciting new abilities and talents as they make their way from level 70 to level 80. However, it's still too early to get into specifics on these.
How long will it take to advance from level 70 to level 80?
We were pleased with the pacing from level 60 to level 70 in The Burning Crusade, and we intend to take a similar approach to pacing character advancement in Wrath of the Lich King. However, the specific amount of time that it will take players to reach level 80 will vary widely based on play style.
What can you reveal about Northrend?
The first area of Northrend we're showcasing is the Howling Fjord, a region of grasslands overlooking massive cliffs at the southeastern edge of the continent. This, along with the Borean Tundra, is the front line of the war against Arthas, and players will come face to face with his minions as soon as they set foot on Northrend. Eventually, as players progress further, they will explore the Grizzly Hills, Dragonblight, and more. We'll be showing off some of these new areas in the months ahead.
What's the level requirement to enter Northrend?
Players of any level who have purchased the expansion can visit Northrend. However, all of the content is designed for players level 68 and up.
How many new dungeons will be in the expansion?
The first dungeon players will enter is Utgarde Keep, which is intended for five players around level 70. Utgarde is inhabited by the Vrykul, a Viking-like race bent on proving their strength to the Lich King, who will raise the most worthy of their warriors to serve him beyond the grave. We intend to provide a variety of dungeons comparable to that in The Burning Crusade and will be revealing more details about some of these in the months ahead.
Do you plan to continue with the 25-player model for raids?
Yes, we've been pleased with the tactics, intensity, and variety of the 25-player raid model, and plan to continue with it.
In what ways will players be able to further customize their characters in the expansion?
In addition to the numerous new character-customization options that will be available with all of the new weapons and armor added by the expansion, we'll be offering some fun ways to alter both existing and new characters with regard to dances and hairstyles, but we're not ready to go into more detail just yet.
What can you reveal about the new profession coming with the expansion?
Inscription allows the player to permanently enhance their spells and abilities and to create mysterious items of power to use, trade, and sell.
What can players expect with regard to player-vs.-player combat in the expansion?
Players will be able to take control of siege weapons and use them to destroy opposing buildings, adding a new layer of complexity to PvP battles. Naturally, we'll be providing some fun places to put these new tools to good use, and we'll be revealing more information about them in the months ahead, in addition to the new battleground content being added.
Can you give a sneak peek at the new recipes and items in the expansion?
There will be hundreds of new recipes and thousands of new items available, but we're not ready to discuss specific examples just yet.
How many zones will be in the expansion?
Northrend will be roughly equivalent to Outland in terms of size and scope.
Will there be any new cinematic scenes?
Yes, our cinematics department is hard at work preparing a new intro movie for the expansion.
Release/Availability
Do you need to own the expansion to play with friends who have it?
There will be many aspects of the expansion that will be available to all players. However, in order to experience certain content, such as Northrend, or be able to play as a death knight, players must purchase the expansion.
Will there be an open beta test of the expansion?
We have not yet determined whether the expansion will require an open beta test. If we do decide to conduct a beta test, details will be posted on the official World of Warcraft website once we've gotten further along in the development process.
When will the expansion be released? How much will it cost?
We have not yet announced a release date for the expansion set. However, we expect to announce further details, including the release date and price, on our community website in the months ahead. Please stay tuned to worldofwarcraft.com for more information.
Will there be a collector's edition?
We have not yet made any determination about whether there will be a collector's edition of Wrath of the Lich King. We'll be announcing details such as this closer to release.
Will a Mac version be available simultaneously with the PC version?
Yes. As with all of our games, Wrath of the Lich King will be compatible with and optimized for both the Windows and Macintosh platforms.
What are the system requirements?
We'll continue to ensure that the game is playable on a wide range of hardware. However, we have not made a final determination on the system requirements as yet.
Will the expansion be released globally at the same time?
We recognize that players throughout the world will be eager to experience all of the new content being added with Wrath of the Lich King, and we will make every effort to release the expansion simultaneously worldwide. However, there's always the possibility that unforeseen circumstances could delay the launch in any given region. We'll share the launch timing with players in each region as soon as the plans have been finalized.
What is the ESRB rating for the expansion?
The expansion has not yet been rated by the ESRB. However, we anticipate that it will receive the same rating that the original World of Warcraft received -- "Teen."
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Woot! I think. Well, I guess we'll see :-D. I'm glad they're thinking about being progressive. Now if they had a free graphics upgrade they truly would be my friends. Still the best MMORPG made even without it.
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That's a load of bull.
I've seen several different "leaks" from various sources similar to this.
If I didn't know better, I'd say it's less a leak and more a good marketing campaign. But the information DOES look very possible.
after buying the burning crusade and getting more of the same, there is no way i will be buying another wow expansion.....even thinking about this game makes me ill.
Yeah a few leaks but Northrend seems far more authentic, with the fact blizzard only last week Trade marked the title "wrath of the lichking", they did the same thing with "the burning crusade", in true blizz style they are not pushing the boat out too far in terms of features, most hoxes go over the top with features.... but some nice stuff in their like seige weapons and new inscription craft, kind of like power upgrades from CoX. although the death knight doesn't seem to good, if blizzard make it hard to get and very very rare then ok, but if in a few months of release 20% of player have 1 then its a dumb feature... turn into "world of death knights"
Anyway I guess we will see in just a few hours if its true. and if blizzard will announce a new game?
Yeah a few leaks but Northrend seems far more authentic, with the fact blizzard only last week Trade marked the title "wrath of the lichking", they did the same thing with "the burning crusade", in true blizz style they are not pushing the boat out too far in terms of features, most hoxes go over the top with features.... but some nice stuff in their like seige weapons and new inscription craft, kind of like power upgrades from CoX. although the death knight doesn't seem to good, if blizzard make it hard to get and very very rare then ok, but if in a few months of release 20% of player have 1 then its a dumb feature... turn into "world of death knights"
Anyway I guess we will see in just a few hours if its true. and if blizzard will announce a new game?
RRRIIIGGGHHHTTT!!!!
"Kill one man, and you are a murderer. Kill millions of men, and you are a conqueror. Kill them all, and you are a god."
-- Jean Rostand
I really don't understand how anyone with any sort of common sense could even remotely consider this to be in some way an actual "leak".
Dear lord, I've had just about the worst grammatical reputation on these boards and even I look at that and see hokey phrasing and errors. Say what you want about Blizzard but their PR department is NOTHING if not insanely cautious regarding the message that is sent out in relation to WoW... or any other Blizzard game for that matter.
Is it possible that this an extremely early, very, VERY rough draft typed up by some random intern who decided to risk their job and future in the industry by Emailing it to the world in some arbitrary hope of gaining some tiny amount of attention and de facto moron inspired internet fame???
Sure, that's possible. Which would also mean that 90% of it has been revised and added on to so many times, it's not anywhere near news worthy.
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Yeah a few leaks but Northrend seems far more authentic, with the fact blizzard only last week Trade marked the title "wrath of the lichking", they did the same thing with "the burning crusade", in true blizz style they are not pushing the boat out too far in terms of features, most hoxes go over the top with features.... but some nice stuff in their like seige weapons and new inscription craft, kind of like power upgrades from CoX. although the death knight doesn't seem to good, if blizzard make it hard to get and very very rare then ok, but if in a few months of release 20% of player have 1 then its a dumb feature... turn into "world of death knights"
Anyway I guess we will see in just a few hours if its true. and if blizzard will announce a new game?
RRRIIIGGGHHHTTT!!!!
Hey get back under your bridge
, you can make a thread soon titled "cupertino got it wrong" if you like.
^^^^ wow you follow me in every WoW based post now
^^^^
Guess i must be famous now to have a Forum stalker
"Kill one man, and you are a murderer. Kill millions of men, and you are a conqueror. Kill them all, and you are a god."
-- Jean Rostand
http://www.wowwiki.com/Expansion_ideas
The many ideas, and rumours, for an expansion pre-TBC. See?
http://www.uspto.gov/main/trademarks.htm
search on Wrath of the Litch King
The real WoW expansion FAQ:
- No one cares
- More stuff that you won't have
- The stuff you have just got worse
- combat is still boring
- The game is still so easy a player can play 5 chars at once. (23 in one case).
Hey I was here first.
well the way i see it it matters not if the info leaked and we believe it or not because its going to come out anyways and then we will see what its going to be like i mean if it is true than I'm stocked i have always wanted a death knight i think the undead should get necromancer class as well that would really be so cool.
i think its a bad move to make death knights available to both alliance and horde.. i thought the alliance are the good guys.. worse than making pally and shaman available to both.. it detracted from the uniqueness off the different sides.. they should do one for each horde and alliance.. or better yet one for each race.. and im sure its gonna involve a ton of faction grinding or fun stuff like that.. oh and unless tthey want everyone to be playing death knights i think they will have to make it as hard to unlock as it is to get the orange(legendary?) weapons.. which wouldnt be a bad idea.. well at least for those of us that dont want everything hadded out on a silver platter
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here they come again! run
death-knight will be a bit like the shadowknight in Everquest then if this is true. But I think everyone is cautious here till an official announcement which is meant to be today? or tommorow? Hopefully soon!
why does everyone always have to argue if this information is correct or incorrect.
Its already on the Forums of wow, with photos of the actual Blisscon stand promoting this addon.
But heres the thing.
Its just a rehash of Outlands all over.
There will be around 7 zones in the same mold as TBC, with a couple of dungeons, that only imba (40 man guilds can do) chasing after a 0.00001% chance YOUR item will drop.
I for one will not be buying this new addon. Really cant be assed grinding all of outlands and then grinding out all of Northrend.
Why cant Blizzard Give us the real feel to warcraft, rather than, "Im unemployable, fat, loner, no wife / man (delete witch one you want) "
I want to see a zone, where players have to work as a server / community in collecting resources to build a new town, defend this town and fight the horde / alliance the way it was meant to be.
Mass war! instead, we will have level 80 sad wankers ganking level 20s / Level 15s
Go play WAR then , WoW aint your game. and BTW Wrath of the lichking is the expansion tis officail now www.mmorpg.com/discussion2.cfm/thread/142558
It wasnt official when this thread was started, and it wasnt even official when I linked the fact that blizzard had received a trademark for Wrath of the Lich King. Now that its officially confirmed you can actually look at this thread and say you saw it here first
latest from the show lvl 80 cap, death knights, inscriptions all true. twitter.com/harpere
So if this is true:
I applaud them for this for having the balls to deal with this problem over other mmorpgs. However, I really am disappointed if this is the only new class.Death knights working together with both Alliance and Horde?
Warcraft lore RIP.
Maybe next they'll allow gnomes to become Lich king class.
Lore means nothing to Blizzard what matters is $$$$$$
"Kill one man, and you are a murderer. Kill millions of men, and you are a conqueror. Kill them all, and you are a god."
-- Jean Rostand
Lore means nothing to Blizzard what matters is $$$$$$
World of warcraft is set in the present so they can change what ever they like its not stuck in the passed like LOTRO, and name 1 MMO company not in it for the $$$$?