Random Cataclysm discussion

[Ohaigaiz]

You retarded? Blizz adds tons of new models for mobs of existing families in new zones every expansion, rarely replacing any of the old ones. For example worgs, jormungars, tbc wasps, the raptors/wind serpents in blade's edge, wotlk murlocs, etc etc.

how the fuck would i know that? i started playing when TBC came. when WoTLK came out i wasn't even playing. you're calling someone retarded who has already said that i'm only going by what's been posted. when the letters under the picture read 'mastiff' what do i assume? it's not going to be part of the fucking mobs already called mastiff? shut the fuck up

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I can't see them updating the models and not replacing the old ones. Seeing as you know, this expansion is basically a revamp of Kalimdor/Eastern Kingdoms. Yes let's update all the zones so they're pretty but leave the same old ugly mobs! :D

[fantasticdan]

how the fuck would i know that? i started playing when TBC came. when WoTLK came out i wasn't even playing. you're calling someone retarded who has already said that i'm only going by what's been posted.

Am I supposed to go through your post history looking for justifications for your retardedness? Here's an idea; if you don't know anything about a subject, don't jump in and debate with some argument that makes no sense.

I can't see them updating the models and not replacing the old ones. Seeing as you know, this expansion is basically a revamp of Kalimdor/Eastern Kingdoms. Yes let's update all the zones so they're pretty but leave the same old ugly mobs!

None of those models are obvious upgrades of anything existing, they're just new ones(or palette swaps). The spiked crabs don't look anything like the old ones, and given the track record with mob skins in TBC/WoTLK(and QQ that would come from hunters), I don't see why the old ones would go away, same thing with the things labeled serpents. The murlocs are supposed to be some deep sea kind, so those shouldn't replace the old ones. Fox/dog models obviously aren't an update to wolves/hyenas (except for a few that were supposed to be dogs/foxes in the first place but there was no model for them). Etc. Only one you could make a decent argument for are the kobolds.

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None of those models are obvious upgrades of anything existing, they're just new ones(or palette swaps). The spiked crabs don't look anything like the old ones, and given the track record with mob skins in TBC/WoTLK(and QQ that would come from hunters), I don't see why the old ones would go away, same thing with the things labeled serpents. The murlocs are supposed to be some deep sea kind, so those shouldn't replace the old ones. Fox/dog models obviously aren't an update to wolves/hyenas (except for a few that were supposed to be dogs/foxes in the first place but there was no model for them). Etc. Only one you could make a decent argument for are the kobolds.

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It's pretty safe to say that not all of the models are done yet. The above one, to me, looks like an obvious upgrade and I really can't see them leaving the old ones when the new look exactly the same just prettier. The problem with comparing Cata to TBC/WOTLK is that the latter expansions consisted only of new zones rather than a revamp of old zones.

Personally, i'd rather see them revamp races (like how Jaina is now for example) than mobs but who knows, perhaps they'll do both, perhaps even neither.

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hueg deathwing was hueg

Just fooling around with a Sandbox. This is a more fitting size for Deathwing.

[Ohaigaiz]

Am I supposed to go through your post history looking for justifications for your retardedness? Here's an idea; if you don't know anything about a subject, don't jump in and debate with some argument that makes no sense.

Here's an idea, you look like a complete idiot. You know just as much as me and the fact that they didn't update old models in a past expansion means absolutely NOTHING you fucking retard. This is not that expansion where they add completely new areas; this is a complete revamp of OLD CONTENT. Again, shut the fuck up.

[sb]

They are adding a few new areas, in addition to the old content revamp. They even have maps of some of them up and out there to see.

[Meresgi]

So who's taking bets on what patch the Dance Studio will be implemented in? I'm guessing at least 2 patches into Cataclysm.

[Gulkeeva]

So all that mmo-champ recent post of professions...

blah blah make more money etc etc... but something caught my eye...

Bandage preview:

* "Dense Embersilk Bandage" Heals for 34,800 over 8 seconds. Requires 3 Embersilk to create.

/holyshitweregoingtohaveinsanehp

[Siniroth]

I thought they already mentioned tripling health pools or something no? Either way that's pretty pwn, I'ma go solo BT

[Jodwahh]

I think it mentions a Hot bandage aswell.

[Gulkeeva]

I thought they already mentioned tripling health pools or something no? Either way that's pretty pwn, I'ma go solo BT

yeah probably almost any class can solo tbc 25man raid bosses with cata epics... should be interesting

[Norellicus]

Yeah, they're going to pump hp way the hell up to 'slow things down'; they want healers to be able to think tactically and have to worry about mana regeneration, not just spam heals until purples because they don't have time for anything else.

[Siniroth]

yeah probably almost any class can solo tbc 25man raid bosses with cata epics... should be interesting

I'm going to have fun my my DK, hi2u death strike healing based on your health

[Galkaeater]

They also probaby dont want people steam rolling cata raids in wotlk epics within a few days of the expansion

[Gulkeeva]

thats possible too, since people were raping naxx raid in sunwell gear since it was almost as good.

Can't get away with that if the bosses in cata do normal hits for 70,000's

[Arvin]

cata alpha is funny, full of bugs but interesting.

[Miraun]

Aww man... we're gonna see a backtrack to classic:

HEALING ROTATION!

"I'll sit here and wand, while the mob has Judgement of Wisdom... you handle the healing"
"OMG, LOW ON MANA, YOU TAKE OVER"
-Switch-

[vrumpt]

sooooooo

Get those opt-ins ready for the World of Warcraft: Cataclysm closed beta! The sundering of Azeroth is nigh, and you don’t want to be left out in the cold of Northrend when you could be enjoying the sun-drenched beaches on the goblin isle of Kezan. To ensure you’re opted-in and eligible as a potential candidate, you’ll need a World of Warcraft license attached to your Battle.net account, have your current system specifications uploaded to the Battle.net Beta Profile Settings page, and have expressed interest through the franchise-specific check boxes.

So get your opt-ins set up, updated, and ready; we're worgen real hard to get the beta going soon!

my account subscription just expired last week, and they don't specify whether the license has to be active or not. debating about reactivating just for a shot at testing this game.

[Arvin]

I think Vashjir is the coolest zone, Hyjal is fairly neat and Sulfuron Spire actually looks awesome.