WotLK Talent Calculator
Jul 22, 2008
Blizzard has posted a Wrath of the Lich King talent calculator, which helps players explore the talent changes that are coming to WoW with the next expansion.
Azeroth is a world who's lengthy and tumultuous history is forged in the fires of unremitting conflict. It has been four years since Chaos Reigned over this scarred world and King Arthas of Lordaeron was driven mad by haunting visions of the Frozen Thrown of Icecrown. As was inevitable, history now repeats itself as armies of the Horde and the Alliance prove their mettle on battlegrounds and clash weapons and magic in colossal, organized territorial raids. Your time has come. Choose a side, sharpen your skills, and make your mark on Azeroth history.
World of Warcraft is the first MMOG in the (so far) four part Warcraft series, with previous Warcraft titles being RTS games. Like most MMOs, players may find adventure in fighting various monsters and in performing missions offered by numerous NPCs throughout Azeroth. In World of Warcraft, success in these endeavors yields rewards in the form of currency, items and experience. Players may also take part in PvP battles in the forms of dueling and fights with players of opposing factions. In the early to middle stages of exploration around Azeroth, most monsters and quests can be handled solo. Past that point, however, more and more gameplay will require a good team of players, usually two to five in number. Large-scale raids can require up to 40 players to succeed.
At level 40, players are able to purchase a mount based on their character's race and reputation which can be summoned at will. These are expensive to purchase and train, but add to the player’s status and significantly increase their speed of travel. Unfortunately, players may not engage in combat while on a mount. The level cap in World of Warcraft is 60, with rewards for successful raids at this level being in the form of rare loot.
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- Learning from Past Releases
- MMORPG.com's World of Warcraft Correspondent Darren Bridle files this report that takes a look at what Blizzard could learn from their first expansion, Burning Crusade and apply to the upcoming Wrath of the Lich King.
- General Article created on 7/15/08
- Risk vs. Reward
- In his first submission to MMORPG.com in this role, our new World of Warcraft Correspondent Darren Bridle files this article discussion risk vs. Reward in the most populated MMORPG ever created, Blizzard's World of Warcraft.
- General Article created on 7/7/08
- Joe's World... of Warcraft: Keeping the Wow in WoW: Seasonal Questing
- Each week, MMORPG.com writer Joe Iuliani gives us his thoughts on what's going on in WoW. Recently, he's been examining some of the things that keep players entertained in-game even after years of playing. This week, he looks at seasonal questing.
- Column created on 10/10/07
- Joe's World... of Warcraft: Keeping the WOW in WoW
- This week, in his World of Warcraft editorial, Joe Iuliani poses the question: What keeps players interested in playing WoW and what draws new players to a game where so many people have already reached max level?
- Column created on 10/3/07
- Joe's World (of Warcraft) - Shattrath
- MMORPG.com Staff Writer Joe Iuliani has been playing Blizzard's World of Warcraft since Beta. Today, we kick off a new weekly column focusing on all aspects of the game's past, present and future. In this edition, Joe talks about Shattrath.
- Column created on 9/26/07
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- Alterac Mountains - Undercity
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- Map last updated on 12/9/04
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- Map last updated on 12/9/04
- Durotar - Ogrimmar
- Map last updated on 12/9/04
- Kalimdor - Thunder Bluff
- Map last updated on 12/9/04
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Latest World of Warcraft News
Latin American Version Coming July 25th
Jul 18, 2008
Blizzard has announced that the Spanish language, Latin American version of World of Warcraft will be available starting Friday July 25th.
Achievement System Preview
Jul 17, 2008
Blizzard has prepared a preview of the Player Achievement System, which will be introduced to World of Warcraft with the Wrath of the Lich King Expansion.
Arena Tournament 2nd Round Concludes
Jul 16, 2008
Blizzard has announced the conclusion of the 2008 World of Warcraft Arena Tournament's second qualification round.
Other World of Warcraft News
World Wide Invitational 2008 - Paris, France
Stratics has posted a wrap-up of their 2008 Blizzard World Wide Invitational coverage.
Stratics on Jul 15, 2008
New Wrath of the Lich King Battleground
Ten Ton hammer takes a look the new Wrath of the Lich King battleground.
Ten Ton Hammer on Jul 08, 2008
The Blizzard Show: Fear & Longing in Paris
Rock Paper Shotgun reports on Blizzard’s 2008 Worldwide Invitational in Paris.
rockpapershotgun.com on Jul 07, 2008
Sneak Peek - Dalaran Arena
Ten Ton Hammer previews a new arena for World of Warcraft.