2.4.2 Hotfixes, Win Trading, Daily Blue, WotLK in 2008?
2.4.2 Hotfixes
So far there's been two hotfixes applied since 2.4.2 went live.
Archimonde & Eredar Twins Hotfix
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.
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Scare Beast change got reverted back
That is correct, the 30 yard range will remain. It is only the the instant cast change that was reverted back to a 1.5 second cast time, because it was felt that it was too strong against Feral Druids. The tool tip still says that it is an instant cast though, but please note that this is not correct and will be fixed in a future patch. We realize that some of you may be disappointed that you weren't getting the buff to the ability that you anticipated, but please keep in mind that it's certainly not a nerf. The instant cast change was simply too strong, and as a result, it was reverted back to its original cast time of 1.5 seconds.
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Blizzard's Official Stance on Win Trading
There's been a lot of talk about the bans carried out against those who participate in Win Trading within WoW's arenas. We wrote about it here a few days ago.
In our continued efforts to support fair gameplay in World of Warcraft and to provide a positive experience for players, we have taken steps to ensure fair and enjoyable competition in the Arena by actioning players who have exploited the Arena system to gain artificial victories to purchase Arena gear. Our support team identified several hundred of the most abusive win traders, and action was taken against those accounts in the form of a 72-hour suspension, as well as removal of all Arena gear purchased in the current season.
We want to emphasize that this action was not taken lightly, and was only done to address the severity of the problem. Win trading goes against the spirit of World of Warcraft and hurts enjoyment of the game for all players who earn their victories by competing in a fair environment.
Blizzard Entertainment has always taken a very firm stance against win trading, and additional in-game updates have been made in today’s patch to limit this abuse. Additionally, we will continue to closely monitor the Arena system for any signs of win trading or other abuse, both through the remainder of the current season and also in future seasons.
If you were among the players actioned for win trading, but feel it was done in error, please contact our account administration team at WoWAccountAdmin@blizzard.com.
Thank you for your support, and best of luck to you in all of your games in the Arena.
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Daily Blue Posts
Thanks to World of Raids
Regarding the changes to M'uru
We felt that this change to M'uru's spell interruption would ease some of the frustrations certain classes were having with the encounter.
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Polar Bear Mount in Wrath of the Lich King
Some accomplishments (i.e ZA bear mount) 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.
WotLK has bears too? Please give more info?!?!
As Tigole put it, does a polar bear sound cool?
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Caster Main Hands changes to One-Hand not intended
Caster weapons were not changed intentionally.
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No changes to the reset timer of Karazhan planned
We currently have no plans to reduce the reset timer for Karazhan. If you need more gear and/or Badges of Justice, there are a number of heroic dungeons to roll through.
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Seal of Blood will not be given to 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.
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Multiboxing is allowed
A games master has already told me that this is a legal action and that he could do nothing about it.
This is correct. It is currently considered a legitimate means of playing multiple accounts.
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Worldwide Invitational Machinima Contests Announced
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 to create and submit a new movie demonstrating your imagination and creativity. You can read more information and guidelines here!
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!
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Wrath of the Lich King to be out in 2008?
Vivendi's Earnings Statement which can be found here claim that Wrath of the Lich King will be out in 2008.
Very good operating achievements were offset by non recurring or calendar impacts: the first quarter of 2007 included notably the successful launch of the first expansion set World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade (the second expansion set is anticipated to be released in the second half of 2008) and the favorable settlement of a tax litigation.
A comparison of the first quarters of 2007 and 2008 performances is not representative because the first quarter of 2007 included the hugely successful release of World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade. Blizzard Entertainment’s second expansion, World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King, is scheduled to be released in the second half of 2008. Consequently, Vivendi Games’ revenues for the first quarter of 2008 are 24.1% lower (-18.2% on a constant currency basis) when compared to the same period last year. Vivendi Games’ revenues was €221 million.
Now... what does this tell us? Not that much to be honest. It's always something though. Just remember to not trust any dates, until Blizzard mention it themselves.
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hamorThe rumor has always been November 2008 for WotLK, this is just another small fire beneath that rumor.