Blizzard Entertainment Shop Talk — 3.2 in Review
After a number of patch 3.2 content previews, nearly a full round of our class Q&A series, and weeks of public testing for this patch, we’d like to provide you with a convenient, comprehensive list of the information we’ve been sharing. Let’s enjoy a walk together down memory lane as we wait to sink our teeth into patch 3.2, Call of the Crusade.
Whether you seek information about the , , , or our developers’ take on the
, or you want to peek at the , search no further than our updated .
Still have questions about the Isle of Conquest or the Crusaders’ Coliseum? Well members of our development staff were kind enough to take some time to answer frequently-asked questions submitted by players on our forums worldwide. .
We’ve just about wrapped up our where we answered some of the most common questions asked by the community. We’ve received a great amount of feedback thus far about the Q&As we’ve posted. If you have yet to take a look, you can find answers to a great many questions about , , , , , , and . Stay tuned for the priest and rogue Q&As coming next week and, don’t be afraid to head over to our and to discuss all of the class information we’ve been sharing.
Many players have been asking about whether or not they’ll still have a shot at obtaining the special mounts offered through the normal and Heroic Glory of the Ulduar Raider meta-achievements when patch 3.2 rears its head. We have .
We’re making a change to the way instance locks work to allow players to progress through content at a pace more of their choosing. Read about it .
We’re revamping the emblem system a great deal in patch 3.2 to give players more incentive to continue plunging through the raids and dungeons Wrath of the Lich King has to offer. .
Patch 3.2 introduces ambitious new means through which players can now gain experience by participating in Battlegrounds. While this is covered in our , we welcome players to join in on the discussion on our forums .
With World of Warcraft ever-expanding, level 60 just isn’t what it used to be. For this reason we’ve eased the burden of obtaining mounts and are giving players at lower levels a chance for some sweet rides.
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It’s time to take professions to the next level, beginning with epic gems. Read more about it all
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Shamans will have a few new tricks up their sleeves when it comes to dropping totems come patch 3.2. Check out the new interface and spell functionality surrounding totems. .
Now that you’ve had a chance to check out the complete overhaul given to cat and bear forms, along with the five different color options available, you’re probably wondering how to go about selecting the set of cat and bear forms that best suits you. Whether you’re a tauren or a night elf, a simple visit to the barber shop will do the trick, and we have a breakdown of color associations .
The testing taking place on our public test realms is invaluable. If you haven’t checked out some of the information being shared on the , you may want to have a look. We’ve also sent our 3.2.0 PTR patch notes through several revisions. You can review the notes and a summarized history of the changes made to them .
Blizzard Entertainment Shop Talk – Patch 3.2 Content
It’s no secret we’ve been providing a number of updates about the next major content patch, Call of the Crusade. If a comprehensive list of announcements and previews we’ve released in the past few weeks is what you seek, take a proverbial walk with us through this edition of Shop Talk.
Whether you seek information about the , , , or our developers’ take on the , or you want to peek at the , search no further than our updated .
As we prepare for the public testing process of the next major content patch, we’ve given players an advanced look at our 3.2.0 PTR notes. While these changes are subject to revision until the patch is officially released, we encourage you to check out all of the new features. Read them in their entirety .
Patch 3.2 introduces ambitious new means through which players can now gain experience by participating in Battlegrounds! While this is covered in our , we welcome players to join in on the discussion on our forums .
We’re revamping the emblem system a great deal in patch 3.2 to give players more incentive to continue plunging through the raids and dungeons Wrath of the Lich King has to offer. .
With World of Warcraft ever-expanding, level 60 just isn’t what it used to be. For this reason we’ve eased the burden of obtaining mounts and are giving players at lower levels a chance for some sweet rides. .
It’s time to take professions to the next level, beginning with epic gems. Read more about it all .
Eyonix laid out some detailed insights from our developers about the direction of the paladin class, and the changes being made in 3.2 to keep on that course. .
Shamans will have a few new tricks up their sleeves when it comes to dropping totems come patch 3.2. Check out the new interface and spell functionality surrounding totems. .
Now that you’ve had a chance to check out the complete overhaul given to cat and bear forms, along with the five different color options available, you’re probably wondering how to go about selecting the set of cat and bear forms that best suits you. Whether you’re a tauren or a night elf, a simple visit to the barber shop will do the trick, and we have a breakdown of color associations .
We’re in the process of soliciting questions from players about their class. The most common and relevant questions from players around the world are being taken straight to our development staff to answer. So far
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have had several great questions answered. Check out what classes are next and be sure to visit your to ask your question.
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Wrath of the Lich King Online Upgrade Now Available
You can now buy account-upgrade keys and download the game client for World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King
directly through the account-management section of www.worldofwarcraft.com. The direct online upgrade method is
the most convenient way to upgrade to Wrath of the Lich King and join the millions of players who are already
adventuring in Northrend.
All you need to do is:
That’s it! If you haven’t upgraded your account yet, now’s your chance to take your World of Warcraft experience to the next level, whenever you want.
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Wrath of the Lich King Talent Preview
Are you curious about the changes and additions in store for class talents in Wrath of the Lich King? The new interactive talent trees for
every class are now live on . Please note that all talent information
is not yet finalized, and is subject to significant change during the testing process.
World of Warcraft Comic Contest: Winner
Update: And the comic contest winner for August, 2008, is…
! Congratulations! Remember, this contest will go on all year long, so you will have a new chance to win a copy of the World of
Warcraft Battle Chest signed by both Vice President of Creative Development Chris Metzen and Art Director Chris Robinson, as well as a
World of Warcraft 60 day pre-paid time card every month. Keep those comics coming, and you might be next! Stop by each week to see a new comic
from the contest. Also, check out all of the
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Have a comic to submit? It’s not too late to enter the comic contest. Read the , and
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Warcraft and StarCraft Manga Art Submissions
Calling all artists!
Are you a Warcraft or StarCraft player? Do you love manga? Ever dream of bringing these rich worlds and wonderful characters to life with the stroke of your pencil?
Well, now’s your opportunity to show the world your artistic skills and possibly become the artist of an upcoming Warcraft or StarCraft manga.
TOKYOPOP is now accepting and reviewing portfolios from talented individuals interested in becoming the next big manga artist. We’re looking for super-talented manga artists who not only know the Warcraft or StarCraft universes, but can handle an intense and very demanding production schedule. Our goal is to deliver truly awesome manga, and to achieve this we need artists who can give readers an exciting and authentic Warcraft or StarCraft manga experience.
We require that all portfolios have 5-8 sequential samples (preferably featuring Warcraft or StarCraft characters), as well as 5-8 character sketches/turnarounds featuring Warcraft or StarCraft characters. TOKYOPOP is a manga publisher, so your art should fit well within the manga art style.
Send your best portfolio submissions to:
Warcraft/StarCraft Art
c/o TOKYOPOP
5900 Wilshire Blvd. Ste. 2000
Los Angeles, CA 90036
Alternatively, email 5 to 8 sequential pages and character sketches to .
Black & white art should be grayscale at 150-300 DPI. Black & white art can be just pencils, inks and/or tones. If you’re sending inked work, please include scans of the pencils. If you’re sending toned work, please include samples of the un-toned inks (and scans of the pencils.) Color art should be RGB at 300 DPI. All files should be no larger than 8.5″ x 11″ and saved as jpegs.”
Please note that all art submitted is non-returnable, so do not send originals. Remember to include your name and contact info (email and/or phone number) within the portfolio.
Additionally, if you are attending BlizzCon 2008 (Oct. 10-11), please stop by the TOKYOPOP booth at the following times for portfolio reviews:
10/10/08 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
10/11/08 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
So get those samples drawn and show us your stuff! Read more
World of Warcraft Steins Arrive
Toast your victories in style with a collection of World of Warcraft-themed steins. These limited-edition
stoneware steins feature panoramic bas-relief illustrations by Blizzard Entertainment artists Samwise Didier
and Glenn Rane. The 11”-tall steins are hand-crafted following a 500-year-old tradition, and are topped with
an etched pewter lid. For more information, please visit .
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New Event: The Spirit of Competition
Every two years, the Spirits of Competition grow especially fervent and draw close to the mortal realm. During such times, members of both the Alliance and Horde can honor the spirits and earn Competitor’s Tabards by seeking to defeat one another in the battlegrounds. This new event runs from August 8 to August 24. Refer to our
for more details, including the event’s in-game rewards.
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