Azel
26/01/2010, 04:10
Important - Patch 3.3.2 is not this week
After checking with a few people, I can confirm that Patch 3.3.2 will not be deployed this week. It also means that Season 8 will not start this week either, as the season cannot start without the patch.
At this point I'm not sure if it means that we will also have to wait one more week to fight the Lich King. It all depends on whether Blizzard wants to release the encounter and the new season on the same day.
Patch 3.3.2 Patch Notes
A couple of hours ago the korean patch notes appeared on my forums (http://www.mmo-champion.com/general-discussions-22/3-32-minor-patch-notes/), I was happily waiting to get an english version but apparently it will be harder than expected.
I really hate to post that kind of translated notes because the most complicated changes might have translation errors, be careful with them. I'll try to get an english version up as soon as possible.
Quote from Blizzard staff
Dungeon and Raid
Icecrown Citadel
The Scourge and the Lich King's last hold, Frostwing Hall will be added to the game. However, in order to enter the wing, the Ashen Verdict must shatter the barrier first.
Halls of Stone
Since Brann Bronzebeard exercised constantly, he will walk faster during the escort.
Forge of Souls
Devourer of Souls will cast Mirrored Soul less frequently.
Trash mobs Spell Reflect abilities have been changed. They now have casting times, procs only twice, and chance to reflect reduced to 75% from 100%
Nexus
Anomalus casts Create Rift only once now. (Down from 3)
Ahn’Kahet: Old Kingdom
Elder Nakox’s Ahn’kahar Guardian only spawns once now.
Jedoga Shadowseeker only do air phase once now.
Some monsters between Jedoga Shadowseeker and Herad Volazj are now deleted.
Pit of Saron
Dead players are now able to enter the dungeon during Krick and Ick or Forgemaster Garfrost encounter.
Utgarde Pinnacle
Players only need 3 harpoons to bring down Skadi’s drake during the encounter. (Down from 5)
Svala Sorrowgrave only casts Rituals of Sword once. (Down from 3)
Vault of Archavon
Toravon the Icewatcher is added in the dungeon. He awaits your challenge both 10 and 25 man difficulty
Violet Hold
New portals will open faster after players defeat bosses
Arena
With brand new rewards, Season 8 is officially started!
http://static.mmo-champion.com/mmoc/images/icons/idruids.gif Druid (Forums (http://www.mmo-champion.com/class-druid/) / Talent Calculator (http://talent.mmo-champion.com/?druid))
Balance
Earth and Moon: This talent now increases your spell damage by 2/4/6% (Up from 1/2/3%)
http://static.mmo-champion.com/mmoc/images/icons/ishamans.gif Shaman (Forums (http://www.mmo-champion.com/class-shaman/) / Talent Calculator (http://talent.mmo-champion.com/?shaman))
Elemental
Shamanism: This talent now increases your Lightning Bolt or Chain Lightning spell damage by 4/8/12/16/20% (Up from 3/6/9/12/15%) and Lava Burst spell damage by 5/10/15/20/25% (Up from 4/8/12/16/20%)
http://static.mmo-champion.com/mmoc/images/icons/iwarlocks.gif Warlock (Forums (http://www.mmo-champion.com/class-warlock/) / Talent Calculator (http://talent.mmo-champion.com/?warlock))
Affliction
Shadow Embrace: Now stacks 3 times (Up from 2) Healing reduction effect reduced to 2/4/8/10% (Down from 3/6/9/12/15%)
Demonology
Demonic Pact: This talent now increases your spell damage by 2/4/6/8/10% (Up from 1/2/3/4/5%)
However effect to party or raid members remains still.
Destruction
Conflagrate: Periodic Spell damage increased to 40% (Up from 20%)
Empowered Imp: Damage done by imp increased to 10/20/30% (Up from 5/10/15%)
Improved Shadow Bolt: Now increases Shadow Bolt damage 2/4/6/8/10% (Up from 1/2/3/4/5%)
http://static.mmo-champion.com/mmoc/images/icons/iwarriors.gif Warrior (Forums (http://www.mmo-champion.com/class-warrior/) / Talent Calculator (http://talent.mmo-champion.com/?warrior))
Protection
Concussion Blow : Damage is decreased by 50%, but threat generated by this ability remains still.
Devastate: Damage is increased to 120% (Up from 100%)
Shield Slam: Damage increment from block value decreased, and starts to decrease from lower block value. If your gear is almost High-end, players won’t really recognize the change. In addition, threat generated by Shield Slam is increased by 30%
Warbringer: This talent no longer allows Charge and Intercept to break roots or snares. Intervene remains unaffected.
Player Interface
Party leader created by Dungeon finder is now called “Pathfinder” (ex. I have no idea what is really gonna be called on EU or US client)
Promoted players in raid now able to do Ready Check
Item
Ashen Verdict Faction Ring now offers new ring to Strength dominant classes.
Tier 10 Elemental Shaman set 4-pieces effect (redesigned): Whenever Lava burst successfully casted on the target, it increases Flame Shock during by 6 sec
Fonte (http://www.mmo-champion.com/news-2/patch-3-3-2-patch-notes/)
After checking with a few people, I can confirm that Patch 3.3.2 will not be deployed this week. It also means that Season 8 will not start this week either, as the season cannot start without the patch.
At this point I'm not sure if it means that we will also have to wait one more week to fight the Lich King. It all depends on whether Blizzard wants to release the encounter and the new season on the same day.
Patch 3.3.2 Patch Notes
A couple of hours ago the korean patch notes appeared on my forums (http://www.mmo-champion.com/general-discussions-22/3-32-minor-patch-notes/), I was happily waiting to get an english version but apparently it will be harder than expected.
I really hate to post that kind of translated notes because the most complicated changes might have translation errors, be careful with them. I'll try to get an english version up as soon as possible.
Quote from Blizzard staff
Dungeon and Raid
Icecrown Citadel
The Scourge and the Lich King's last hold, Frostwing Hall will be added to the game. However, in order to enter the wing, the Ashen Verdict must shatter the barrier first.
Halls of Stone
Since Brann Bronzebeard exercised constantly, he will walk faster during the escort.
Forge of Souls
Devourer of Souls will cast Mirrored Soul less frequently.
Trash mobs Spell Reflect abilities have been changed. They now have casting times, procs only twice, and chance to reflect reduced to 75% from 100%
Nexus
Anomalus casts Create Rift only once now. (Down from 3)
Ahn’Kahet: Old Kingdom
Elder Nakox’s Ahn’kahar Guardian only spawns once now.
Jedoga Shadowseeker only do air phase once now.
Some monsters between Jedoga Shadowseeker and Herad Volazj are now deleted.
Pit of Saron
Dead players are now able to enter the dungeon during Krick and Ick or Forgemaster Garfrost encounter.
Utgarde Pinnacle
Players only need 3 harpoons to bring down Skadi’s drake during the encounter. (Down from 5)
Svala Sorrowgrave only casts Rituals of Sword once. (Down from 3)
Vault of Archavon
Toravon the Icewatcher is added in the dungeon. He awaits your challenge both 10 and 25 man difficulty
Violet Hold
New portals will open faster after players defeat bosses
Arena
With brand new rewards, Season 8 is officially started!
http://static.mmo-champion.com/mmoc/images/icons/idruids.gif Druid (Forums (http://www.mmo-champion.com/class-druid/) / Talent Calculator (http://talent.mmo-champion.com/?druid))
Balance
Earth and Moon: This talent now increases your spell damage by 2/4/6% (Up from 1/2/3%)
http://static.mmo-champion.com/mmoc/images/icons/ishamans.gif Shaman (Forums (http://www.mmo-champion.com/class-shaman/) / Talent Calculator (http://talent.mmo-champion.com/?shaman))
Elemental
Shamanism: This talent now increases your Lightning Bolt or Chain Lightning spell damage by 4/8/12/16/20% (Up from 3/6/9/12/15%) and Lava Burst spell damage by 5/10/15/20/25% (Up from 4/8/12/16/20%)
http://static.mmo-champion.com/mmoc/images/icons/iwarlocks.gif Warlock (Forums (http://www.mmo-champion.com/class-warlock/) / Talent Calculator (http://talent.mmo-champion.com/?warlock))
Affliction
Shadow Embrace: Now stacks 3 times (Up from 2) Healing reduction effect reduced to 2/4/8/10% (Down from 3/6/9/12/15%)
Demonology
Demonic Pact: This talent now increases your spell damage by 2/4/6/8/10% (Up from 1/2/3/4/5%)
However effect to party or raid members remains still.
Destruction
Conflagrate: Periodic Spell damage increased to 40% (Up from 20%)
Empowered Imp: Damage done by imp increased to 10/20/30% (Up from 5/10/15%)
Improved Shadow Bolt: Now increases Shadow Bolt damage 2/4/6/8/10% (Up from 1/2/3/4/5%)
http://static.mmo-champion.com/mmoc/images/icons/iwarriors.gif Warrior (Forums (http://www.mmo-champion.com/class-warrior/) / Talent Calculator (http://talent.mmo-champion.com/?warrior))
Protection
Concussion Blow : Damage is decreased by 50%, but threat generated by this ability remains still.
Devastate: Damage is increased to 120% (Up from 100%)
Shield Slam: Damage increment from block value decreased, and starts to decrease from lower block value. If your gear is almost High-end, players won’t really recognize the change. In addition, threat generated by Shield Slam is increased by 30%
Warbringer: This talent no longer allows Charge and Intercept to break roots or snares. Intervene remains unaffected.
Player Interface
Party leader created by Dungeon finder is now called “Pathfinder” (ex. I have no idea what is really gonna be called on EU or US client)
Promoted players in raid now able to do Ready Check
Item
Ashen Verdict Faction Ring now offers new ring to Strength dominant classes.
Tier 10 Elemental Shaman set 4-pieces effect (redesigned): Whenever Lava burst successfully casted on the target, it increases Flame Shock during by 6 sec
Fonte (http://www.mmo-champion.com/news-2/patch-3-3-2-patch-notes/)