Cataclysm class previews coming soon

by Alex Ziebart Apr 6th 2010 at 3:04AM

In a surprising middle-of-the-night blue post, Bashiok has announced the schedule for an upcoming series of Cataclysm class change previews. The series will start this upcoming Wednesday, April 7th, and continue through to the 16th. The schedule is as follows:

Shaman - April 7
Priest - April 7
Warlock - April 7
Warrior - April 8
Death Knight - April 8
Rogue - April 8
Hunter - April 9
Druid - April 9
Mage - April 9
Paladin - April 16 (More details on this in the blue post)

This is just one more step in the deluge of Cataclysm info being passed on to us before the beginning of the encroaching beta phase of testing. Expect more and more of this in the next few weeks, because we're certain to see it. Check behind the cut below for the full blue post from Bashiok. It's a long one.

Bashiok -- Cataclysm class change previews

Beginning Wednesday, April 7 we will begin releasing class previews containing an overview of some of the changes currently being planned for each of the 10 World of Warcraft classes. The type of information you can expect from these posts are a list of the new spells from 80-85, the new passive mastery bonuses for all talent trees, a brief outline of some of the talent changes we're currently planning, and in some cases new low level spells for select classes.

These changes will by no means be comprehensive, and are subject to change between now and the launch of the expansion. It's also important to understand that some classes are currently further along in the development process than others, and as a result the amount of information will vary from class to class. Please do not let this frustrate you should your class be amongst those which are on the "lighter" side of things, as all classes will receive the same level of design attention before the expansion is released. Additionally we'll be providing more information for all classes, especially as we move into the beta phase.

Below is the schedule for each class:

Shaman - April 7
Priest - April 7
Warlock - April 7

Warrior - April 8
Death Knight - April 8
Rogue - April 8

Hunter - April 9
Druid - April 9
Mage - April 9

Paladin - April 16*

These posts are being coordinated internationally so they'll be posted at different times throughout the day and night on the given dates to give players around the world the ability to see posts made at a convenient time. This thread will be updated with links directly to each class preview as they're posted.

*The paladin is still deep in development. Instead of giving a preview that would be potentially less comprehensive than the other classes we made the decision to post it when it's ready, in order to properly honor the paladin class and those that play them. The wait isn't too long however as we're expecting to be able to post it on April 16.

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Reader Comments (Page 8 of 8)

nwoods13 Apr 7th 2010 3:08AM

I'm really nervous about the spriest changes. I love the class and cycle how it is and introducing a spammable nuke, as previously stated, seems like it will dumb down our rotation, basically turning us into mini-locks or mini-shadowmages. I dont have a problem with blizz changing the class so much as them dumbing down out cycle and making us an imitation of a pure dps class. And has anyone said anything about kitty dps? Hopefully they'll be more unique rather than being so so roguey.

zulkie Apr 7th 2010 3:16AM

'pop'

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Faerillis Apr 7th 2010 4:03AM

Its like they are baiting me. Sure I play a low level Lock alt to get back to my Hordie roots and yes when Cata comes out I want to rock a Worgen named Rannulf (name saved).

But Mages, my class, the class I have always played... last part of Friday. Blizzard you make me cry. As if a bad teacher wasn't enough to make me pay very little attention in Crim now I'll be waiting on my release.

TheMightySatan Apr 7th 2010 4:46AM

Well it was only a matter of time, going to hordes of things coming from this and future posts, i can hear the QQ now.

Ylspeth Apr 7th 2010 7:22AM

I am looking forward to seeing what the plans are for shamans. I don't play one at the moment but they really took one on the chin with the proposed changes to their dispelling spells and the removal of key totems.

I want to see what Blizzard has planned to compensate them for such a nerf. If there is little or no compensation, I'd expect to see a dramatic drop in the number of shamans in the game.

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