Patch 4.2 Firelands and daily quests preview up now

by Matthew Rossi Apr 27th 2011 at 3:35PM

If you've been waiting for Patch 4.2 preview videos, Blizzard has you covered. Yes, the official site has video trailers previewing not only the Firelands raid, but also what we're going to be doing for our daily quests to restore the former glory of Mount Hyjal after the eruption of the fire elementals and their lord Ragnaros onto its slopes. So far, I see a whole lot of magma- and fire-based things to kill, some chaotic-looking mechanics, and Fandral "I am so on fire" Staghelm seems to make an appearance near the end with fire scorpion and firecat forms.

After the break, you can watch the Daily Quest preview movie. It shows a bit of the natural world reclaimed but in general is mostly some kicking vistas. Looks like 4.2 is going to be a rather incendiary one for Cataclysm.

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Tags: 4.3, Daily-Quests, Fandral, Fandral-Staghelm, Firelands, Firelands-Raid, Hyjal, Is on Fire, IsOnFire, Patch-4.2, Ragnaros

Filed under: Analysis / Opinion, Raiding, Cataclysm

Reader Comments (Page 2 of 5)

Vaeku Apr 27th 2011 3:44PM

Reminds me of the Deadlands from TES IV: Oblivion.

Rincy Apr 27th 2011 3:45PM

fire spider ??

DO NOT WANT

trefpoid Apr 27th 2011 3:46PM

D: I can only wonder what happened to Staghelm that made him on fire. We'll see, it does look pretty interesting and I can't wait to punch that cat in the face!!!

Glaras Apr 27th 2011 5:13PM

I don't care why he's on fire. All I know is I'll start raiding again, if it means I can finally beat the crap out of him. I *hate* that guy...

Natsumi Apr 27th 2011 8:32PM

The Alliance has been trying to find a way to kill him for years. Now we'll have that chance AND get fat lewtz. That's Bi-Winning!

Zanaji Apr 27th 2011 3:48PM

Ohhhh flamey proto-drake

Jormund Fenris Apr 27th 2011 3:51PM

I'm not sure if you're sarcastic or not, but i upvote you anyway because i like this post.

Namus Apr 27th 2011 4:54PM

It's because it's evident they used the proto-drakes skeleton for the birdies, they walk and spread their wings the same way.

Fletcher Apr 28th 2011 12:42PM

I am fine with this, since I love the way the protodrakes walk.

Udderpowered Apr 27th 2011 3:48PM

It seemed weird to me that Ortell in Hyjal was given a unique voice, any indicators he's doing anything big in 4.2?

Hal Apr 27th 2011 3:50PM

Is it just me, or are those firebirds reskinned protodrakes?

. . . Not that I don't want one. Just saying.

teejmorrison Apr 27th 2011 3:56PM

they absolutely are... but since i don't have one I don't mind either.

I'll take the animation model of a proto-drake over the standard dragon any day!

Eldoron Apr 27th 2011 4:49PM

IMO different model, same skeleton. Look like phoenixes btw

Minstrel Apr 27th 2011 7:36PM

Proto-phoenixes.

MattKrotzer Apr 27th 2011 3:51PM

I'm intrigued by what looks to be a bit of a lore/RP moment with Fandral at the start of his confrontation.

Now to go see if the druids are clamoring for their scorpion forms yet...

watspr02 Apr 28th 2011 12:01PM

Scorpion? Hell give me a fire cat forth that looks that cool and I'll be a happy druid for the rest of my WoW-life. To make it even cooler, they could make the stealth form look like shadow and have you flame up when you pop out from it to pounce on something. Sigh, probably asking WAY too much there.

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