Warcraft Weekly: Beta Edition 09/11
The folks over at the Blizzard Beta team have released the beta version of Warcraft Weekly. in this edition, they cover many topics near and dear to the beta testers and folks anticipating the newest expansion. Read on for more details --->
In the latest addition of Warcraft Weekly we examine many of the notable discussions pertaining to the ever-evolving beta environment. Here players can expect to find a host of discussions pertaining to class balance and mechanics, as well as many threads where we encourage you to provide your feedback on a host of topics. Please keep in mind this list is not an exhaustive catalogue of all recent posts from Blizzard employees, and we ask that you be mindful of other threads and posts made on a topic prior to posting.
* denotes recent additions to the list as of 9/10 and 9/11
* New Account-bound Heirloom items:
http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=9679633896&pageNo=1&sid=2000#18
* Change to mount speed improvements:
http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=9679754295&sid=2000
* Class balance build 8926:
http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=9679754227&sid=2000
* Playtesting Lake Wintergrasp 9/11 7 p.m. PST:
http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=9679633237&sid=2000
* Beta PvP videos requested:
http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=9679892708&sid=2000
Testing macros and keybindings being stored server-side:
http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=9336522957&sid=2000
Upcoming racial ability changes:
http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=9679398983&sid=2000
* Racial ability change update:
http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=9679753606&pageNo=3&sid=2000#54
Most titles for "server first" Feats of Strength removed:
http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=9336520906&pageNo=6&sid=2000#106
* Dalaran City feedback requested:
http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=9679633307&sid=2000
The philosophy behind being unable to fly in Dalaran:
http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=9232546393&pageNo=1&sid=2000#8
Experience values for kills and quest completions still undergoing evaluation:
http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=9657705743&pageNo=2&sid=2000#23
A new PvP realm for premade characters, Murmer, now available:
http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=9658135792&pageNo=1&sid=2000#14
Copying premade characters:
https://www.worldofwarcraft.com/login/login?service=https%3A%2F%2Fbeta.worldofwarcraft.com%2Ftemplatecopy%2Fcharacter-copy.html
Storm Peaks and Icecrown zones still unavailable due to technical issues and require a patch to fix:
http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=9679748870&sid=2000#1
Unholy Blight Rank 2 not working due to technical issue:
http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=9679908745&sid=2000
An explanation about the philosophies and work flows behind balancing classes and budgeting stats:
http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=9679739397&pageNo=1&sid=2000#15
A helpful discussion on what makes Death Knights fun to play:
http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=9336631673&sid=2000
Death Knights: to dual wield, or not to dual wield?
http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=9679889011&sid=2000
* Death Knights and disease scaling:
http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=9679752830&postId=96786534624&sid=2000#4
Feedback on the prevalence of spirit on a lot of Wrath of the Lich King gear:
http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=9679908318&pageNo=1&sid=2000#19
An open dialogue regarding the concerns of Druids:
http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=9679910008&pageNo=1&sid=2000#8
Aspect of the Viper functionality change:
http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=9336460263&pageNo=4&sid=2000#78
Hunter pet survivability discussions:
http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=9679797996&pageNo=1&sid=2000#5
http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=9023676797&pageNo=1&sid=2000#9
http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=9657735737&pageNo=1&sid=2000#15
A note on mana costs for casters:
http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=8765576965&sid=2000
* Mage Frost tree feedback requested:
http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=9679911934&sid=2000
* Mage Arcane tree feedback requested:
http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=9679911930&sid=2000
* Mage Fire tree feedback requested:
http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=9679911937&postId=96786523940&sid=2000
Insight into the current state of, and future goals for Paladins:
http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=9679908202&pageNo=2&sid=2000#25
Paladin Holy tree feedback requested:
http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=9651235242&sid=2000
Paladin Retribution tree feedback requested:
http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=9336462931&sid=2000
Paladin Protection tree feedback requested:
http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=9336672300&sid=2000
Priest talents and group-role discussion:
http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=9336583152&sid=2000&pageNo=1#11
* Redesigning Divine Hymn:
http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=9679799858&postId=96788930604&sid=2000#21
* Discipline and Holy Priest feedback on Naxxramas experiences requested:
http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=9679892710&postId=96788930708&sid=2000#0
Rogue Assassination tree feedback requested:
http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=9657585942&sid=2000
Rogue updates:
http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=9336581201&sid=2000
Shaman Totem survivability:
http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=8557249208&pageNo=1&sid=2000#6
Shaman Thunderstorm concerns to be addressed:
http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=9679627932&pageNo=1&sid=2000#11
Feedback regarding the state of Shaman talents:
http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=8765613341&pageNo=4&sid=2000#78
http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=9336872418&pageNo=1&sid=2000#7
* Shaman Spectral Transformation being replaced:
http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=9679952778&pageNo=1&sid=2000#4
* Spectral Transformation vs. Earthbind:
http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=9679953935&pageNo=1&sid=2000#9
* Shaman DPS output and spell rotation to be improved:
http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=9679909495&postId=96788930504&sid=2000#61
http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=9679910175&postId=96788930479&sid=2000#29
Warlock Metamorphosis feedback requested:
http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=9679890957&sid=2000
* Upcoming Metamorphosis changes:
http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=9679801199&sid=2000&pageNo=2
* Warlock Ruin talent made accessible for other specializations:
http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=9679802649&postId=96788930528&sid=2000#4
* Warlock Corruption base spell to be instant cast:
http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=9679892704&postId=96788930589&sid=2000#0
Tanking roles still being defined for most tanking classes:
http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=9679749606&pageNo=1&sid=2000#3
Arms Warriors to see further improvements and tuning:
http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=9679798361&pageNo=1&sid=2000#1
Insight into the direction of Protection Warriors:
http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=9336801184&pageNo=1&sid=2000#4
Dungeon & Raid feedback requested and encouraged:
http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/board.html?sid=2000&forumId=7573201