Tuesday Morning Post: I'm dreaming of a Cataclysmic Christmas edition
by Daniel Whitcomb 
Oct 5th 2010 at 7:00AM
Of course, before Cataclysm, we have patch 4.0.1 to contend with, but the exact date it's going live is still up in the air. Still, with the current arena season ending as early as Oct. 12, it's probably soon. Of course, for those of you who are still sort of confused as to what Cataclysm is and what all the hubbub is about, well, we can help with that too. Of course, all this stuff is off in the future. In the here and now, we have the usual scheduled maintenance window of 5-11 a.m. Pacific time. That means you have plenty of time to catch up on all the news from the past few days, and we have it all right here on WoW Insider.
Hot news and features
- Blizzard has finally released more privacy controls for the Real ID system.
- Check out some of the latest Cataclysm beta server patch notes.
- Check out the latest reversion to the justice point totals we'll be getting with patch 4.0.1.
- Patch 4.0.1 will also bring the new flexible raid lock system.
- Check out the latest models for tier 11 gear for rogues, druids and warlocks.
- The goblins' escape from Kezan cinematic is pretty epic. Don't click if you don't want to get spoiled.
- Totem Talk discusses Cataclysm heroics for restoration shaman.
- Encrypted Text takes a look at Cataclysm heroics from a rogue's perspective.
- Spiritual Guidance has some Cataclysm heroic tips for shadow priests and some tips on Wrath raiding as a patch 4.0.1 healing priest.
- Lichborne discusses some of the latest changes to death knight talent trees and the rise of unholy.
- Shifting Perspectives looks at some of the latest restoration druid updates on Cataclysm beta and balance PvP in Cataclysm.
- The Light And How To Swing It covers patch 4.0.1 for the retribution paladin and Cataclysm heroics for the holy paladin.
- Scattered Shots discusses pet scaling and standing in the good type of fire and extreme soloing in Cataclysm.
- The Care and Feeding of Warrior discusses sundry Cataclysm tanking issues.
- Arcane Brilliance checks up on the latest mage Cataclysm changes.
- Blood Pact crunches some numbers for destruction DPS in patch 4.0.1.
- Cataclysm will bring some cool reputation gear for city factions, perfect for the leveling adventurer.
- The Overachiever covers more achievements that will be going away soon.
- Blood Sport discusses bad momentum in arena PvP.
- The Art of War(craft) discusses assembling a battleground group.
- Gold Capped discusses making money before Cataclysm.
- Addon Spotlight covers equipment and outfit addons.
- Looking for something to do in game? Why not pick up a few disguises?
- Raid Rx looks at the latest in healing UI changes and innovations.
- Check out the latest installment of our newest WoW Insider webcomic offering, Safe Passage.
- On the go? Now you can read WoW Insider on your Amazon Kindle.
- Frostmourne has made an appearance in the latest version of Guitar Hero.
- Oblith has created a machinima guide.
- The Lawbringer looks at how trade chat can get you in trouble.
World of Warcraft: Cataclysm will destroy Azeroth as we know it; nothing will be the same! In WoW Insider's Guide to Cataclysm, you can find out everything you need to know about WoW's third expansion (available Dec. 7, 2010), from brand new races to revamped quests and zones. Visit our Cataclysm news category for the most recent posts having to do with the Cataclysm expansion.Filed under: Realm Status, News items
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
Rakah Oct 5th 2010 7:25AM
Still agree with Eli Khoury about the Lock gear.
"Nor is it about the threesome between the Cobra Commander, Batman and a very unlucky druid, which apparently inspired the wretched warlock T11 design that has had me scratching my head these past few weeks. "
poggg Oct 5th 2010 7:51AM
"and everyone was reading secret codes on Blizzard's websites and game data."
And not the right secret codes, either, with the 12.7% thing and all.
Chokaa Oct 5th 2010 7:58AM
I've been wonderin if maybe they had 'secret codes' in place for a variety of dates, just as aCYA policy.
steve Oct 5th 2010 9:41AM
That or a LOLOLOL look at our silly fanbase.. how'd they miss that?
Cyrus Oct 5th 2010 8:30AM
Question about 4.0.1, sorry if this has already been answered somewhere or other: when do the old world dungeons get revamped? On the day of patch 4.0.1, or on the day of Cataclysm's release, or what? I'm hoping it's not too soon, there's still a lot I want to get from them. Finish off a Shadowcraft set for nostalgia or RP purposes, take a few more shots at Rivendare's charger, maybe do a little of the Dungeon Set 2 chain... If I have until Dec. 7, I can probably manage the important stuff, but if I only have until Oct. 12 (which I realize is not certain to be the patch release date, but given the arena thing, it's probably not too far off) there's no way I'll get them all.
VioletArrows Oct 5th 2010 9:48AM
I believe when Cataclysm comes out. 4.0.1 is only new talent trees and the new class combos that aren't goblins and worgen. 4.0.3 is the pre-launch event and the world starts changing.
Boobah Oct 5th 2010 10:42AM
Still wrong. 4.0.1 is just mechanics/back end changes; it introduces the new talent trees, PvE/PvP currencies, and raid lockout systems, and the new guild interface (but not any of the leveling/achievement/bonus stuff).
4.0.3 which will include the Shattering gives us the new old world, including dungeon changes and the like. It'll also include the new classes for old races; they're presented, at least partially, as being due to the changes Deathwing's emergence wrought on the world. Besides, in 4.0.1 you won't have the new class trainers yet.
The actual expansion will add the new races, the new guild stuff (aside from the interface), the new level cap, and the new zones/dungeons/raids.
Zarhym was discussing this on the forums over the weekend.
Mr Thrallski Oct 5th 2010 8:46AM
Dec 07, the timing is perfect most ppol are on there spending mode bec of the pre Christmas days....the question is, would it result to a big wow windfall(money talks)my guess is HELL yeah, battalions of nerds or semi nerds(lol)are gonna be flocking to bestbuy and whatnot. And not to mention the abroad side the europeans and the asians we're all gonna be lining up...is this gonna topple the record sells of WoTLK or BC my guess is HELL YEAH...and now my concerned bigger sells = more ppol, more ppol = more players are going to log in(now ur gonna get my grief)....is it gonna cause big time downed server? i think yep, but i hope its not big time...so guys(especially the returnees) take it easy we've been there
jamesbragg07 Oct 5th 2010 9:51AM
There's no box sets in Asia or atleast Korea
lolikitty Oct 5th 2010 9:03AM
santa baby
slip an x-pac under the tree
for me
been an awful good girl
santa baby
and hurry down at gamestop tonight
(i'm thinking about naming my gobelin girl Eartha ... totally snazzy)
thegatherer Oct 5th 2010 10:49AM
has to be a shammy.
thefool Oct 5th 2010 9:04AM
Of course, you still said "of course" a lot, still. Of course.
Thyen Oct 5th 2010 9:08AM
Whee! Release date! Very nice...
Now, weird thing... tried to log on this morning, figuring I was in time to log on to grab mail. Thing is... I got a message saying my account had been locked for suspicious activity. I have an authenticator, I have a random alphanumeric password, I run Malwarebytes, SuperantiSpyware and AVG once every few days, I've never bought gold, or spammed sales, and I've received no correspondence from Blizzard about my account being locked.
Did Blizzard bork up their 'the servers are unavailable' message and start displaying 'your account has been locked due to suspicious activity' message by accident???
i_s_art Oct 5th 2010 10:36AM
I don't know, but my boyfriend (who plays on EU) got the same message a few days ago. He called up customer service, they unlocked his account, and nothing was wrong at all. Still had everything, no one had seen him on, etc. Very weird. :/
cygnus Oct 5th 2010 11:15AM
Although it looks like a legit mail its a scam. The mail will link you to a website that looks very much like the official wow site, through that site youll be asked for your email and password. Since you have an authenticator, you are kind of safe, but i recomend changing your password if you fell for the phishing.
Thyen Oct 5th 2010 1:19PM
Ah, it's actually legit. I didn't get any email at all to start
I tried to log in around the server restart time, and was informed my account was locked out for suspicious activity. I got the email a few hours later. Went to the website (not clicking links in the email, typed it into my address bar from a separate browser) and yeah, it's locked.
Definitely not a scam in this case... worry not on that.
Paul Oct 5th 2010 11:18PM
Comes out 2 days before my birthday
Myrkridia Oct 5th 2010 10:37AM
As far as tier gear goes. Nothing will ever come close to Warlock Tier 5.
Matthew Oct 5th 2010 8:19PM
I agree, but warlock tier 8 is pretty sweet. Putress look alike ftw!
Armill3 Oct 5th 2010 10:54AM
Wow, you guys were forced to become WoW Insider again and switch URLs because AOL wanted to start its own Groupon.com clone with your URL? I have to imagine the business you're bringing in must be worth more than whomever's brilliant idea it was to use that property for a half-off coupon gimmick. Well, hope it pays off for that guy.