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World of Warcraft: Cataclysm |OT| of Who the hell is Deathwing, anyway?
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I completely agree. The player models look ridiculously, um, not good compared to the environments. (Not that the environments are anything spectacular themselves, at least technically.)Haeleos said:
More specifically, it really annoys me when I get some boss shoulder armor with spikes and shit and it looks so fucking rad but then... I get the chest armor for the associated set, and it's just a reskin of the usual "chest armor" model.
And, yeah, this game desperately needs armor appearance customization. \:
ClovingWestbrook
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Just an FYI folks but Cataclysm box art has replaced Lich King when you click on BATTLENET after signing in! Its getting clooooooooooooose.
notworksafe
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I believe that's what happens when you pre-order digitally.LovingSteam said:
ClovingWestbrook
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notworksafe said:
I know but I preordered a few weeks ago and its just now showing up so I'm excited
notworksafe
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Swamp of Sorrows then on to Blasted Lands.Mutagenic said:
ClovingWestbrook
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Apparently there is a 3 hour cue to purchase the digital version of Cata lol...
TurtleSnatcher
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Sooo...
Dont buy it off the Blizz store if you are thinking of trying today..
http://twitpic.com/3deuvv
fml?
(I'd just like to state that its said 3hrs and 21mins for the past 30 mins....) :lol
Dont buy it off the Blizz store if you are thinking of trying today..
http://twitpic.com/3deuvv
fml?
(I'd just like to state that its said 3hrs and 21mins for the past 30 mins....) :lol
I never seen the d/l symbol pop up in the applying non critical updates stage and it makes no sense to me. As Alex mentioned, nothing is missing when it's applying non critical updates.GDJustin said:
I'm worried more about his problem than yours. Because I've had applying non critical updates pop up and go away a lot the past few days. It makes sense to me that fresh install would stay on that for a while.
But, looks like it's wait and see thing.
TurtleSnatcher
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Sethos said:
Well I started mine like 30 mins before I posted and got the message in the pic on my post..
So .. I dunno what is up. I even tried multiple accounts.
Warriors are remarkably easy as well, once they get their self-heals (though I'm no longer certain at which level that happens).Scrow said:
Also any class that heals. Just go DPS and destroy things, pop a heal when necessary.
Non-elite mobs are almost no trouble at all these days, at least up to level 43 (my current highest level alt).
TurtleSnatcher
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I amDeathNote said:
Wow (so to speak). I was all set to come back for this expansion, but now that I'm reading on the forums that there won't be any new servers launching with the expansion (like they did with Burning Crusade) I won't be playing. I'll just keep the CE sealed. What a shame. I haven't played since mid-2007, I am not playing on some shitty stale server. I guess they really don't want people coming back. This is probably a good thing, I'll save a lot of time and money and won't become addicted again. I guess it's a blessing in disguise.
Dr. Light said:
Just pick a low pop server and run with it. Or pick a server where you can join some friends or people from the boards and roll with them. I don't see how new servers are going to change the experience all that much, especially when people can simply roll death knights and jump ahead of the curve anyway.
Dr. Light said:
Waow.... I had no idea people play this game based on what the other 2-3-4-5000 player around them are doing. There are tons of healthy servers, go and play there, if you want to feel fresh. Otherwise, people usually play this game for the sake of playing, and enjoying raiding/quests/instances, not for...what? Non-stale realm feeling in the back of your head?
To be fair, he might be talking about "leveling with other people" when he says stale.
But with all the new race/class combos plus two entirely new races... that's not really something to worry about.
If he isn't talking about that, then... well...
But with all the new race/class combos plus two entirely new races... that's not really something to worry about.
If he isn't talking about that, then... well...
I guess they really don't want people coming back.Dr. Light said:
maniac-kun
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why are you photographing your monitor when you could press the print key...TurtleSnatcher said:
Twig said:
Actually, in EU, there is two fresh realms, "For New Players" state, not "Recommended", so that must be a new category. But the fuckers did not activate it on Cata day, probably they are afraid to test out new servers in the heat of an expansion. Bunch of kids, hoooO!
So I started leveling a Paladin and while I really enjoy what Blizzard have done to the old world (Azshara is amazing), am I the only one who feels leveling is too fast (at least for the lower levels) right now? I guess for the people who see leveling as nothing but an obstacle to get to 80 then it's great but I enjoy the whole experience and so far I feel like I haven't even seen half of what I should before it's time to move onto the next zone.
Those aren't new servers.V_Arnold said:Actually, in EU, there is two fresh realms, "For New Players" state, not "Recommended", so that must be a new category. But the fuckers did not activate it on Cata day, probably they are afraid to test out new servers in the heat of an expansion. Bunch of kids, hoooO!
"It's correct that we are currently focused on ensuring our existing realms have healthy populations. If you're looking for realms that have the closest thing to that "new realm feeling" as possible, try out our current (and previous) New Player recommended realms: Mazrigos for PvE (alternatively Vek'nilash) and Emeriss for PvP (alternatively Laughing Skull)."
US has 6 servers in the "New Players" category. I hope a lot of people roll on them for a good leveling experience.
Castor Krieg
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Mr Nash said:
4000 Justice Points - check.
4000 Honor Points - check.
PvP gear - check.
I'm ready. :lol
TurtleSnatcher
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Because I already posted it on my twitter and used twitpic so I just reused the link over here..maniac-kun said:
Yep.. its called "efficiency"
I played on a new server when BC was released (after not playing for about 16 months) it was a blast. Until almost my entire guild suddenly disbanded and left because there were too many Horde (elves) so I quit and haven't played since. I want another chance.
Pretty sure you need to have a lvl 55 character to create a Death Knight. Although the whole idea is stupid, it should start at lvl 1 just like any other class but clearly they don't feel like doing that.
It's an MMO, that's the whole point.
I haven't played WoW for 3.5 years, I'm completely out of the loop as it is. When I played BC everyone was seeing the content for the first time and I was on the same pace as my guild, that wouldn't happen without new servers. Besides, I was kinda looking for a good reason not to come back, and I know from playing WoW in the past that it doesn't leave room for much else. The whole point of this expansion is to basically relaunch the game (I thought) which I assumed meant new servers for new/returning players. WoW is an old game, it needs a fresh start. If you haven't played since April 2007 (and are baffled and annoyed by many of the changes as I am) then you'd understand.
Pretty sure you need to have a lvl 55 character to create a Death Knight. Although the whole idea is stupid, it should start at lvl 1 just like any other class but clearly they don't feel like doing that.
It's an MMO, that's the whole point.
Twig said:
I haven't played WoW for 3.5 years, I'm completely out of the loop as it is. When I played BC everyone was seeing the content for the first time and I was on the same pace as my guild, that wouldn't happen without new servers. Besides, I was kinda looking for a good reason not to come back, and I know from playing WoW in the past that it doesn't leave room for much else. The whole point of this expansion is to basically relaunch the game (I thought) which I assumed meant new servers for new/returning players. WoW is an old game, it needs a fresh start. If you haven't played since April 2007 (and are baffled and annoyed by many of the changes as I am) then you'd understand.
maniac-kun
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noRiverBed said:
CarbonatedFalcon
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Castor Krieg said:
I never got around to maxing out Justice Points :/ Only have 900 or so at the moment on my main.
Oh well - they'll be earned quickly enough. It was just too much time to grind out all the points when I had other things to do. Leveled a warrior from 1-80 in the past couple months since I reupped, for example.
DeathNote said:
Hmm. Is there a single US server that all GAF new/returning players are rolling on? It has to be PvP... and it has to be West...why can't they just merge the existing low populations and relaunch the remainder day-one with the expansion? It's only every 2 years and there's always a large amount of new and returning players. It's just common sense...
I just don't like being behind the curve. If I could play this game casually I wouldn't care, but I can't, that's why it gets dangerously addictive. Trying to keep up with the Joneses. Better to just not play at all...
They cannot keep releasing new servers to cater to the 1-80 experience, which is a fast grind. There are too many low population servers.Dr. Light said:
One might suggest merging realms then release new realms, but that causes a lot of problems they aren't prepared to handle. Character names, Guild Names, realm first achievements.
What they did was change old world to get people to level and spend time in it. All the 85 content is in old world as well.
You can
1. Level with GAF.
2. Find a high population server with a good amount of people leveling.
3. Find a low population sever with a good amount of people leveling.
4. Choose a server that says "New Players". In Europe, Blizzard said they "feel like a new realm" and they seem to have a decent amount of people leveling on them.
A wise man once said to me (My Dad) shit in one hand, want in the other, and see which one gets filled first. People have been asking blizzard for a new server for a long time and they aren't budging because of the population issues.
How does Warlock play? I have not palyed for ages and Warlock was my first ever class I played and I loved the style. I am not sure about the magic as I want something more physical now I think. Decisions, decisions,.. I can see me switching classes every week and never play one character as a main....
TurtleSnatcher
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Apparently it was some weird cookie issue.. Now its fixed yay.. Cata bought!
Erm.....eh........um.....I just can't. It's a sign. I'll save the monthly fee and - more importantly - the massive amount of time required. I already have a massive backlog of games I haven't even played yet. Let alone anything not gaming-related! 'Tis a sign from the heavens that I should leave well enough alone.
I gave Blizzard the money for the CE and I'll put it aside just like the still-sealed Lich King CE. And the 2 other sealed Burning Crusade CEs that I bought specifically to resell and could currently sell for about $120 each but can't bring myself to get rid off because of my OCD.
Warlock was my main the last time I played and it was awesome. So awesome, in fact, that I was going to reroll the same character again. But I don't know what they've done in the past three and a half years, so I suggest you try something different.
I gave Blizzard the money for the CE and I'll put it aside just like the still-sealed Lich King CE. And the 2 other sealed Burning Crusade CEs that I bought specifically to resell and could currently sell for about $120 each but can't bring myself to get rid off because of my OCD.
Warlock was my main the last time I played and it was awesome. So awesome, in fact, that I was going to reroll the same character again. But I don't know what they've done in the past three and a half years, so I suggest you try something different.
Just trying out a Troll Druid (like everyone else)...damn the water looks awesome. :lol Plus I am Blue with a neon blue-white mohawk when I cat form I was always quick at levelling anyway but this is even faster. They thav managed to condense all of those annoying tasks and quests into stuff that is easy and fun.
I was always quick at levelling anyway but this is even faster. They thav managed to condense all of those annoying tasks and quests into stuff that is easy and fun.- Status