The rumors are true: WoW's fourth expansion is titled the Mists of Pandaria and will debut the Pandarin, originally an April Fools joke as a new playable race available to both Horde and Alliance. Additionally, there will be a new character class, the Monk, who will be able to function as a healer, DPS, or Tank (similar to the Druid apparently). The level cap is going up another 5 levels to 90. A few new features were discussed including challenge mode dungeons, PVE "Scenarios", a Pet battle system, and changes to the talent system. This is sure to excite many and cause much rumors and speculation across the interwebs. Who's excited?
Pretty much predicted. The best kept "non-secret" in gaming lately. Joby are you even playing WOW anymore?
The visuals and graphics look incredible in this trailer!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nyeZ8khSEC0# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nyeZ8khSEC0#)
Nope I got frustrated with raiding and quit. I pretty much hated being a healer and it the only way I could get in a raid was to level my Priest. But I will play for a couple months to see the new content and level my two guys to 90 whenever this comes out.
Got my Beta test invite today! Woo-hoo! Time to make a monk Panda!
Cool keep us posted!
Very cool, interested to see what everything looks like!
Working on downloading the beta right now. Probably play some later on today after I get back from the movies.
Well, I managed to make a panda monk on the beta test server, but it's so overloaded and laggy I just left. Tons of pandas trying to get the initial quests.
I missed the hoopla but apparently this is on track for a 9/25 release, and details have been announced for the collectors edition bonuses for both the standard and digital sets:
http://arstechnica.com/gaming/2012/07/blizzard-offers-digital-perks-for-mists-of-pandaria-downloaders/ (http://arstechnica.com/gaming/2012/07/blizzard-offers-digital-perks-for-mists-of-pandaria-downloaders/)
Blizzard offers digital perks for Mists of Pandaria downloaders
September 25 release shows increasing importance of digital distribution.
When Blizzard launches its fourth World of Warcraft expansion, the panda-themed Mists of Pandaria, on September 25, it will be putting another nail in the coffin of retail-based game distribution.
In addition to a standard digital edition, offered at a same-as-retail $39.99 price point, Mists of Pandaria will be the first WoW expansion to also come in a $59.99 Digital Deluxe edition, which includes the kinds of in-game perks that were previously only available in the retail Collector's Editions. The Digital Deluxe download will come with a flying mount, a Lucky Quilen Cub pet, exclusive portraits for use in Starcraft II, and banner sigils for use in Diablo III. Standard edition downloaders will also be able to obtain these perks later for an additional $20 purchase.
Blizzard isn't totally abandoning fancy retail packages. The $79.99 retail Collector's Edition of Mists of Pandaria will also include a behind-the-scenes DVD and Blu-ray, a soundtrack CD, a collectible art book, and a mouse pad, as well as the in-game perks. But by offering the coveted, exclusive virtual items to downloaders at a price point lower than the retail Collector's Edition, the company seems to be acknowledging that some of its most devoted players no longer want to be weighed down with physical products to play an online game.
Put me down for one, retail Collector's Edition! :)
Preorder placed! :wub
http://www.amazon.com/World-Warcraft-Pandaria-Collectors-Edition-Pc/dp/B0050SZDAO/ref=sr_tr_sr_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1343488140&sr=8-1&keywords=mists+of+pandaria+collector%27s+edition (http://www.amazon.com/World-Warcraft-Pandaria-Collectors-Edition-Pc/dp/B0050SZDAO/ref=sr_tr_sr_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1343488140&sr=8-1&keywords=mists+of+pandaria+collector%27s+edition)
Good grief, that is quite the collector edition right there! Looks like your getting your moneys worth at any rate. Although I'm surprised, didn't they used to come with some sort of physical collectible? Or am I thinking of a different company...
Hey! I got a invite to the beta test tonight, if it's real I might give it a try and see how it goes. Can you use your existing toons or do you have to build a new character?
edit to add: BAH! It was a phishing scam, not a real invite. Oh well.
and the cinematic is out!
World of Warcraft: Mists of Pandaria Cinematic Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wvYXoyxLv64#ws)
That's really awesome and fun too. Can't wait!
Hm, so this is out tomorrow. Seems like not that long ago I was having this exact debate about Cataclysm, to play or not to play. I think I am going to pass this time, and count on you faithful few here to post your impressions so I (and my trusty Mage, Priest, and Warlock) can live vicariously through your adventures in Pandaria and beyond.
Kung Fu Panda(ria)!
Looks interesting
Blizzard should invest all the money they made from WoW and make a movie. I mean, they pretty much do in these trailers. Just make it. ;)
My Collector's Edition should be arriving today. I'll try and posts some pics later on tonight. And maybe I'll even be able to get into the game too. :)
Panda time baby!
I've started up my old account again to give a friend a mount for getting me back...what do you think of the expansion so far?
Hehe, what the weapons vendors in Azeroth should be telling you:
(http://imgs.xkcd.com/comics/metallurgy.png)
Starting to get the shakes and my nose has been running since this released. Must...not...give...in...huhrrgh...
Quote from: Chris-El on September 26, 2012, 12:17:46 PM
I've started up my old account again to give a friend a mount for getting me back...what do you think of the expansion so far?
I've played maybe an hour total so far. Been a very busy week for me.
It seems over the weekend, some hackers found some type of exploit to allow even level one characters to wipe out whole cities. It's been hotfixed by Blizzard now, but seems like some mayhem took place before the patch.
Some World of Warcraft players were unexpectedly struck down over the weekend, when an exploit allowed whole cities to be wiped out by level one characters. Blizzard has since hotfixed the issue.
The problem began on Sunday when certain realms (servers) saw major cities being slaughtered. Even the NPCs didn't make it out alive. Orgimmar and Stormwind, two major cities that are often highly populated, were targeted.
Blizzard hasn't released official details about the exploit, but from what we know it allowed certain players to kill everyone in the surrounding area instantaneously with one shot. Rumors and forum talk suggest that the hacker (or hackers), would have needed access to GM commands to gain that kind of power, but this hasn't been confirmed by Blizzard.
Blizzard was on the case as soon the forums exploded with complaints. The support team implemented a hotfix yesterday that resolved the issue.
Understandably, the people at Blizzard don't appreciate hackers disrupting gameplay in Azeroth. The company is asking for any information players may have relating to the incident to be sent to hacks@blizzard.com.
Hacker in SW - Instakill everyone! [Hacker POV] (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VLhOb4NjWEs#ws)
source: Blizzard Hotfixes World of Warcraft Exploit After Massive Character Casualties | Side Mission | GameTrailers (http://www.gametrailers.com/side-mission/31969)