Tuesday Morning Post: 3.0.8 for real this time
by Daniel Whitcomb 
Jan 20th 2009 at 5:30AM
Okay, I know, I know, I said I wouldn't predict 3.0.8 again, but well, now it's safe to do so. So I'm going to like, unofficially say now that I am a bit bummed that I may not be able to sell my Relics of Ulduar for my motorcycle fund, but am happy I will be able to get me some extra Sons of Hodir faction since I've been slacking on those dailies.Anyway, with a patch comes a lot of downtime, so as usual, I'd suggest some WoW Insider reading. You'll find a list of some of the major articles and new stories of the past week after the break, with the 3.0.8 stuff up top so you can get up to speed before the servers come up.
3.0.8 Hot News and Analysis
- If you were planning to reroll a Death Knight on a server where you didn't have a 55 before, 3.0.8's finally going to be your big chance.
- While this is probably patch day, they were patching the test servers up til the last few days. Here's a list of some of the latest changes.
- Rep grinders rejoice! Grey mobs no longer have a reputation gain penalty in 3.0.8.
- Don't panic! There's a few bugs going live with 3.0.8, but they're already working on hotfixes.
- Or do panic. Adam wants you to remember that Patch notes don't always survive the transition from test to live intact.
- Encrypted Text is patiently waiting for 3.0.8. Which is sort of making us nervous. Dang Rogues.
- Shifting Perspectives looked at Druids in 3.0.8.
- Blood Pact is also looking forward to 3.0.8. Which is also sort of making us nervous. Warlocks are creepy.
- Paladins are doing well and about to get better in 3.0.8, says The Light and How to Swing It.
- Some Achievements are getting easier in 3.0.8, Including some dungeon achievements such as Gotta Go!
- There's a minor but actually somewhat disappointing change for the Arcanite Ripper in 3.0.8.
- A nice bonus for engineers: The Scrapbot will be able to repair in "a future patch." We're pulling for 3.0.8.
- Sorry tanks. Titanguard's gone after all.
- Wondering when your server will come back up? Sign up for an Email!
- Here's one of the more controversial subjects we've reported on in a while: WoW downtime insurance. It was such an intriguing topic we even tracked down the founders for a few words.
- Talents were considered one of the greatest new features of WoW when they first comes out. So what happens when you eschew them completely?
- Have you been trying for the Figure Print lottery with no luck? Here's some good news: There's no more lottery.
- Ever wonder how many people actually rolled a Gnome Death Knight? GamerDNA and Massively investigate Death Knight numbers.
- If you're a Warrior or Death Knight tank who's been having less trouble keeping aggro lately, you may have a hotfix to thank.
- Priests have gotten a bit of one-on-one time with Ghostcrawler over on the healing boards.
- Shamans and Warlocks also had a chance to get some TLC from GC (Yeah, I promised myself I'd never use the GC abbreviation, but I couldn't resist).
- The above, of course, got Totem Talk to thinking.
- The Care and Feeding of Warriors continues to look at raid gear.
- Getting ready to tank Naxxramas as a Death Knight? Check out our tanking gear guide.
- We also have a healy priest pre-Naxxramas gear guide.
- Ghostcrawler recently had a few things to say about resilience.
- So you just dinged 80. Are you really ready for Heroics?
- Having trouble with money? Maybe you need some financial discipline.
- Having trouble with loot drama in PuGs? See if some of these tips help smooth things out.
- Here's something to watch during the downtime: A new episode of The Guild!
- Here's a blast from the past for all you veterans and a nice history lesson for you newbies: The Lament of Captain Placeholder.
- What's a healer to do when the tank is unfaithful?
- Lorelol. What does it mean? Is it even really a justifiable turn of phrase? See what the new guy thinks.
Filed under: Patches, Analysis / Opinion, Realm Status, News items
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 5)
Galohalt Jan 20th 2009 5:55AM
I'm very excited for this patch!
joggoms Jan 20th 2009 8:45AM
I see no extended maintenance and there is nothing to download when I log in. Doesn't look like this week.
joggoms Jan 20th 2009 9:48AM
...and now it is downloading. I stand corrected.
Malkinius Jan 20th 2009 6:06AM
Are you really really sure this time for certain?
How many times has that been said?
We will see what happens when the servers come up again.
Oh yeah...first reply to this post.
Malkinius
Malkinius Jan 20th 2009 6:07AM
OK....maybe not.
Wagz Jan 20th 2009 6:18AM
i can tell ya they are certain malk I already downloaded the patch via wowwiki mirrors
Debesun Jan 20th 2009 7:46AM
Official announcement of it being patch day.
http://static.mmo-champion.com/mmoc/images/news/2009/january/patch308alert.jpg
lowangel Jan 20th 2009 6:27AM
is there a new raid?
geru Jan 20th 2009 6:33AM
roflmao
Massadonious Jan 20th 2009 6:42AM
Yes, it's called Dun Niffelhem. The goal of the raid is to turn in your relics with 100's other people.
Kylenne Jan 20th 2009 8:55AM
@ Massadonious:
Geared DPS LFG, will bring strudels
dreadpiraterose Jan 20th 2009 6:48AM
Heck yea! I am ready bring it on!
Kelly
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The Convention Fans Blog
Stronghammer Jan 20th 2009 7:04AM
I think items like Relics of Ulduar are a nice candidate for being account bound! Then at least I won't have to spend as much time on my other characters to get exalted.
Jacob Jan 20th 2009 6:51AM
I can't access my WoW account on the website -- says my account name is invalid. This normal for a patch day?
Mj Jan 20th 2009 7:32AM
It sometimes happens, but if you keep trying it will log you in and ask you to pick a server.
I just tried it.
But I didn't get a downloader - hopefully that will be ready soon.
SnippyMcPhail Jan 20th 2009 9:21AM
Don't panic... you'll also gets lots of other errors.... say your password cannot be reset ... or that email address isn't registered with us....
Just hang tight. :)
bob Jan 20th 2009 7:18AM
NO PATCH THIS WEEK
how do I know? usually, during a patch, if I login it starts the download process for the new patch. I just logged in, and no download.
I've done this before each patch. I've never had an instance where the patch is released and I don't get the download in the morning.
so...
NO PATCH THIS WEEK
Anggrath Jan 20th 2009 7:29AM
So it being released on the EU realms already means no patch for those of us in the US of A? :P
Adam Holisky Jan 20th 2009 7:56AM
The patch is already out in Europe, and we have the official patch notes from the downloader, etc...
krazyP0nch Jan 20th 2009 7:21AM
I kinda agree with Bob there. When its patch day I normally log on and then get shifted over to the downloader and get my patch d/l. So whats happening...no patch??