RSS Patch 3.1 on Live Servers this Week [Archive]

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14/04/2009, 03:02

Patch 3.1 on Live Servers this Week There isn't any official confirmation yet but according to ... external information, Patch 3.1 should be deployed this week on live servers (Let's say 95% chances just to not say 100%). There isn't any confirmation for the moment and you will probably have to trust me a little on this one. Yes, this is the first time I confirm a patch release only based on information I got in the past hours, let's hope I don't end up looking stupid in front of a lot of readers. The patch is really huge and tons of things can go wrong during the patching process, I don't expect Blizzard to confirm it until the last minute and a cancellation at the last minute can always happen. Raid Instance - Ulduar For millennia, Ulduar has remained undisturbed by mortals, far away from their concerns and their struggles. Yet since its recent discovery, many have wondered what the structure's original purpose may have been. Some thought it a city, built to herald the glory of its makers; some thought it a vault containing innumerable treasures, perhaps even relics of the mighty Titans themselves. Such speculations were wrong. Beyond Ulduar's gates lies no city, no treasure vault, no final answer to the Titan's mysteries. All that awaits those who dare set foot in Ulduar is a horror even the Titans could not, would not destroy, an evil they merely... contained. Beneath ancient Ulduar, the Old God of death lies, whispering.... Tread carefully, or its prison will become your tomb. Ulduar is a new Raid Instance featuring 14 new bosses, 800 <a href="http://www.mmo-champion.com/index.php?page=861" target="_blank">new items</a>, <a href="http://www.mmo-champion.com/index.php?page=852" target="_blank">Tier 8 armor sets</a>, and hundreds of <a href="http://www.mmo-champion.com/index.php?page=834" target="_blank">achievements</a>! Related pages <table style="font: inherit; color: inherit;"><tr><td valign="top" style="font: inherit; color: inherit;"><ul style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0;"><li><a href="http://www.mmo-champion.com/index.php?page=862" target="_blank">Summary</a></li><li><a href="http://www.mmo-champion.com/index.php?page=852" target="_blank">Tier 8 Armor Sets</a></li><li><a href="http://www.mmo-champion.com/index.php?page=855" target="_blank">Val'anyr - Legendary Mace</a></li><li><a href="http://www.mmo-champion.com/index.php?page=838" target="_blank">Flame Leviathan</a></li><li><a href="http://www.mmo-champion.com/index.php?page=839" target="_blank">Ignis the Furnace Master</a></li><li><a href="http://www.mmo-champion.com/index.php?page=840" target="_blank">Razorscale</a></li><li><a href="http://www.mmo-champion.com/index.php?page=841" target="_blank">XT-002 Deconstructor</a></li><li><a href="http://www.mmo-champion.com/index.php?page=842" target="_blank">The Iron Council</a></li><li><a href="http://www.mmo-champion.com/index.php?page=843" target="_blank">Kologarn</a></li></ul></td><td valign="top" style="font: inherit; color: inherit;"><ul style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0;"><li><a href="http://www.mmo-champion.com/index.php?page=844" target="_blank">Auriaya</a></li><li><a href="http://www.mmo-champion.com/index.php?page=845" target="_blank">Mimiron</a></li><li><a href="http://www.mmo-champion.com/index.php?page=846" target="_blank">Freya</a></li><li><a href="http://www.mmo-champion.com/index.php?page=847" target="_blank">Thorim</a></li><li><a href="http://www.mmo-champion.com/index.php?page=848" target="_blank">Hodir</a></li><li><a href="http://www.mmo-champion.com/index.php?page=849" target="_blank">General Vezax</a></li><li><a href="http://www.mmo-champion.com/index.php?page=850" target="_blank">Algalon the Observer</a></li><li><a href="http://www.mmo-champion.com/index.php?page=851" target="_blank">Yogg-Saron</a></li></ul></td></tr></table> <div align="center"><a href="http://www.mmo-champion.com/index.php?page=862" target="_blank"><img src="http://static.mmo-champion.com/mmoc/images/news/2009/april/ulduarbanner.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a></div> Tier 8 Armor Sets Tier 8 Armor sets are now available in Ulduar! A dedicated page is available with the stats of all sets, you can also check high-definition previews of the sets models on each race. <div align="center"><a href="http://www.mmo-champion.com/index.php?page=852" target="_blank"><img src="http://static.mmo-champion.com/mmoc/images/news/2009/march/tier8armorsets.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a></div> Patch 3.1 - Season 6 and Vault of Archavon Season 6 will start a week after the deployment of patch 3.1. New <a href="http://www.mmo-champion.com/index.php?page=854" target="_blank">armor sets</a> will be available and a <a href="http://www.mmo-champion.com/index.php?page=854" target="_blank">new boss</a> has been added to the Vault of Archavon. Make sure you read the new <a href="http://blue.mmo-champion.com/11/15864860497-arena-season-6--upcoming-changes.html" target="_blank">season 6 rules</a> as well. <div align="center"><a href="http://www.mmo-champion.com/index.php?page=854" target="_blank"><img src="http://static.mmo-champion.com/mmoc/images/news/2009/march/patch31pvpgear.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a></div> Mounts / Companion Pets Tons of pets and mounts have been added through the new dungeons and world events added with the patch! <div align="center"><a href="http://www.mmo-champion.com/index.php?page=858" target="_blank"><img src="http://static.mmo-champion.com/mmoc/images/news/2009/april/patch31pets.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.mmo-champion.com/index.php?page=859" target="_blank"><img src="http://static.mmo-champion.com/mmoc/images/news/2009/april/patch31mounts.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a></div> Interface - Dual Spec / Dungeon Maps A few changes have been made to the default interface, the most important ones are probably the addition of the <a href="http://www.mmo-champion.com/index.php?page=863" target="_blank">Dual-Specialization</a> feature and the new <a href="http://www.mmo-champion.com/index.php?page=860" target="_blank">Dungeon Maps</a> added to each instance. <div align="center"><a href="http://www.mmo-champion.com/index.php?page=863" target="_blank"><img src="http://static.mmo-champion.com/mmoc/images/news/2009/april/dualspecth.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.mmo-champion.com/index.php?page=860" target="_blank"><img src="http://static.mmo-champion.com/mmoc/images/news/2009/april/dungeonmaps.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a></div> Argent Tournament The Argent Tournament is a new World Event located at the north of Icecrown. The Argent Crusade is setting up this tournament for everybody to test their skills against one another before joining forces to battle the Scourge. Gameplay-wise there are new daily quests to do along with mounted combat. You will gain ranks as you continue to do the daily quests and be able to become a champion of the city factions (Orgrimmar, Ironforge, etc.). At this champion rank you will gain a currency that allows you to purchase new items like the banners, non-combat pets, mounts, and gear. <div align="center"><a href="http://www.mmo-champion.com/index.php?page=857" target="_blank"><img src="http://static.mmo-champion.com/mmoc/images/news/2009/april/argenttournamentbanner.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a></div> Professions Changes A lot of professions had the reagents requirements of low-level recipes lowered or changed to match the latest changes in the game (Drops from "old" dungeons removed, etc ...). Make sure you also check all the new glyphs in the Inscription additions! <div align="center"><a href="http://www.mmo-champion.com/index.php?page=856" target="_blank"><img src="http://static.mmo-champion.com/mmoc/images/news/2009/april/reagentschanges.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a></div> Patch 3.1 - Official Patch Notes The notes below are the latest PTR notes and are not necessarily the final version of the patch notes <div class="blizzquotewrap"><div class="blizzquoteinner"><div class="blizzquoteheader">Quote from Blizzard staff</div><div class="blizzquote">General <ul style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0;"><li>Due to significant talent tree revisions, all players will have their talent points reimbursed. Several new spells and abilities have been added for select classes. Players will need to visit their class trainer to learn new spells.</li><li>The Argent Tournament, a permanent in-game event, has come to Icecrown. Players interested in taking part in this event should visit the Argent Pavilion located on the west side of the tournament grounds. Features include:</li><li>New ways of gaining reputation with capital cities.</li><li>All new daily quests, achievements and titles.</li><li>New rare and epic items, tabards, pets, banners, faction shirts and mounts.</li><li>Mounted combat, and much more to come!</li><li>All Ground Mounts may now swim without dismounting the rider. Flying Mounts still may NOT, and will dismount the rider upon entering water.</li><li>Players level 40 and higher will now be able to visit their trainer to pay a one-time fee and access the dual talent specialization feature.</li><li>The achievement Brew of the Year has been removed from the Brewmaster meta-achievement. The achievement Brew of the Month has been added in its place.</li><li>Noblegarden has been redesigned into a week-long holiday with new items, quests, and more. Various achievements have been added, including the meta-achievement Noble Gardener, which is now required for the meta-achievement What A Long, Strange Trip It's Been.</li><li>Applying a glyph no longer requires a Lexicon of Power. The same rules for switching between dual talent specializations now apply to switching glyphs and cannot be performed while in combat, Battlegrounds (except when Preparation is up), or Arenas (no exceptions).</li><li>Copied Test Realm characters will no longer be copied with their achievement history in order to better facilitate the character copy process.</li></ul> PvP Arenas <ul style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0;"><li>Enemy Unit Frames: This feature is only available while in Arenas, with several options in the Interface Options.</li></ul>Battlegrounds <ul style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0;"><li>Battleground quests “Concerted Efforts” (Alliance) and “For Great Honor” (Horde) now require an Alterac Valley Mark of Honor in addition to the current requirements. These quests now award more honor upon completion.</li><li>Players will now be able to queue for battlegrounds from any location. Leaving a battleground will return you to the location from which you entered.</li><li>Seaforium Barrels can now be looted while mounted, seen from anywhere in the zone, and found at the Central Graveyard.</li><li>Teleporters can now be used while ...</li></ul></div></div></div>

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