[Speculazioni&Gossip] Prossima Espansione

[Malaky]

Riassumendo?

La prossima espansione ci porterà sull'isola che non c'è, governata da enormi murloc giganti che dovremo combattere

[Enterprise]

Riassumendo?

aspetta tranquillo qualche giorno e attendi news ufficiali dalla blizzy

[EL_Marco]

La prossima espansione ci porterà sull'isola che non c'è, governata da enormi murloc giganti che dovremo combattere

ODDIOOOO!!! L'AVEVO PREDETTA!!! L'INSTANCE CON I MURLOC NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!


pietà T_T

[four-two]

Ma possibile che non ho visto stò topic, avrei evitato di aprire un topic inutile.

[Manesk]

Riassumendo?

Venerdì alle 11 del mattino (8 di sera, ora italiana) verrà presentata la nuova espansione. Sappiamo che si chiamerà "World of WarCraft: Wrath of the Lich King" ("WLK" per gli amici) e che sarà ambientata a Northrend. Sappiamo anche che sarà giocabile sia al BlizzCon che al Game Convention di fine agosto in germania.

Tutto il resto è fuffa.

[GeeGeeOH]

Venerdì alle 11 del mattino (8 di sera, ora italiana)

Io avevo fatto due conti e pensavo alle 21...

[Manesk]

Io avevo fatto due conti e pensavo alle 21...

Italia = GMT +1
California = GMT -8
(con l'ora legale diventano rispettivamente +2 e -7, ma la differenza non cambia ovviamente)

Se la matematica non è un'opinione significa che sono 9 ore indietro. Quindi 11+9 = 20 di sera. :p

(10 ore indietro significa essere in Alaska o in qualche isoletta nel Pacifico)

[}_Oasis_{]

Italia = GMT +1
California = GMT -8
(con l'ora legale diventano rispettivamente +2 e -7, ma la differenza non cambia ovviamente)

Se la matematica non è un'opinione significa che sono 9 ore indietro. Quindi 11+9 = 20 di sera. :p

conta anche i ritardi

[Manesk]

Beh, io ho specificato quando ci sarà la presentazione, non quando avremo noi la notizia della (avvenuta) presentazione.

[GeeGeeOH]

Io forse avevo fatto il conto di quando dovrebbe essere l'annuncio, non mi ricordo su che dati ho "lavorato" solo il risultato.
Anche su Mmo-champion stà correndo un timer che dovrebbe finire alle nove.

[Manesk]

Forse stavi pensando alla fine della conferenza di apertura? :p (che finisce effettivamente alle 21)

[Cippolo]

("WLK" per gli amici)

Beh almeno questa invece di una malattia sembra la sigla di una macchina sportiva tedesca...gia' meglio dai...

Quindi niente posti strani...tutto come da copione...vado a tirare fuori le racchette da neve e do da mangiare ad Armaduk...ooooo-k...

[EL_Marco]

W Legends Killers

[GeeGeeOH]

Nota curiosa qualche nerd ha notato che, non si sa da che patch, i Worgen (presente Silverpine Forest? ma non solo) sono stati "upgradatei" nelle animazioni quali kneel, talk, drown, usare guns e bows, e pure cavalcare mounts... magari fanno parte dei contenuti di WLK.

[!!!!!!!]

Nota curiosa qualche nerd ha notato che, non si sa da che patch, i Worgen (presente Silverpine Forest? ma non solo) sono stati "upgradatei" nelle animazioni quali kneel, talk, drown, usare guns e bows, e pure cavalcare mounts... magari fanno parte dei contenuti di WLK.

Stavo leggendo anch'io quel thread

Un ally può controllare se a Silverpine, dove c'è quel villaggio di Elite 18-20, ora siete diventati Friendly?

[Bl@ck]

è una vita che l'ally è friendly con i lupi mannari di silverpine :p

[GeeGeeOH]

Stavo leggendo anch'io quel thread

Un ally può controllare se a Silverpine, dove c'è quel villaggio di Elite 18-20, ora siete diventati Friendly?

Non so di notte, ma credo che da sempre gli npc in versione umana siano friendly.

[!!!!!!!]

Non so di notte, ma credo che da sempre gli npc in versione umana siano friendly.

http://www.wowwiki.com/Pyrewood

Nevermind

[spycom]

http://www.wowwiki.com/Pyrewood

Nevermind

ma ke è darkshire?

[Manesk]

Nota curiosa qualche nerd ha notato che, non si sa da che patch, i Worgen (presente Silverpine Forest? ma non solo) sono stati "upgradatei" nelle animazioni quali kneel, talk, drown, usare guns e bows, e pure cavalcare mounts... magari fanno parte dei contenuti di WLK.

Stealth change della patch 2.1
Imo, è semplicemente un fix per il libro di Karazhan "Torment of the Worgen".

[GeeGeeOH]

Stealth change della patch 2.1
Imo, è semplicemente un fix per il libro di Karazhan "Torment of the Worgen".

E si sono sbattui a dargli la mount per un buff da 10sec?

[!!!!!!!]

ma ke è darkshire?

Silverpine

[Manesk]

Beh, non ne ho idea. :p
Poi dipende anche da quanto sia stato difficile abilitarli per la mount, e se la modifica sia legata o meno alle altre.

[Manesk]

Nuovi "rumors" da mmo-champion:

Tons of informations were released on an internal source during the night. Probably to let most of the GM know what's going on.

WoWszene.de got the full text available.

* The expansion is Northrend, etc, etc.
* We will fight Arthas himself.
* Level cap is 80 (New skills, new talents, etc)
* The expansion is designed for lvl 68 and higher players.
* The Death Knight class will be available for both alliance and horde players and it seems to work on the same mechanics as Jedi in SWG, you can create them once certain criteria are met. (First hero class of the game)
* The Death Knight will combine damage dealing and tanking.
* Siege weapons and destructible buildings will be added to PvP
* A new battleground will be available
* New profession : Inscription. (allows the player to permanently enhance their spells and abilities and to create mysterious items of power to use, trade, and sell.)
* More hero classes will be added in the future
* Leveling from 70 to 80 should took nearly the same time as 60 to 70 (probably a bit more)
* First zone will be Howling Fjord
* We should have roughly the same amount of dungeons as BC


For more details, check wowszene.de

Of course, these informations aren't officialy from Blizzard, and you should trust them only if you're stupid/intelligent enough to trust this site.

[!!!!!!!]

Qua le FAQ complete del solito rumors da MMO-Champion

What are the features of the new expansion?

Wrath of the Lich King builds on the rich foundation established in World of Warcraft and The Burning Crusade, providing a wealth of new content for players to explore. The harsh, forbidding continent of Northrend, home of the Lich King and his undead minions, will be uncovered on the world map, and to contend with the new challenges found there, players will be able to advance to level 80, acquiring potent new abilities and talents along the way.

In addition, Wrath of the Lich King will introduce the death knight hero class to World of Warcraft. Once certain criteria are met, players will be able to create a new death knight character, which will start at a high level. Furthermore, player-vs.-player battles will reach a new level of intensity with the addition of siege weapons and destructible buildings, not to mention a new battleground. There will also be an abundance of new quests, dungeons, monsters, items, and recipes -- as well as a new profession, inscription -- for players to try out. The expansion will include some additional character-customization options for players as well. We'll be going into more detail on all of these features in the months ahead.

How will the death knight class fit into the game?

The death knight combines martial prowess with dark, necromantic energies. Players might be familiar with the death knight from previously released Warcraft games -- most recently, in the campaigns for Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos and the Frozen Throne expansion, the former paladin Arthas became a death knight and wreaked havoc across Azeroth and Northrend before fusing with the spirit of Ner'zhul to become the Lich King. The death knight is the first hero class in World of Warcraft; once certain criteria are met, players will unlock the ability to create a new death knight character, which will begin play at a high experience level. We're currently exploring various options for how the death knight will play and the types of abilities at its disposal, and we'll be revealing more information about this new class as we get further along in development.

Will the death knight have any abilities from previously released Warcraft games?

The way we portrayed death knights in past Warcraft games is certainly a source of inspiration, but we are still determining how best to capture that feel within the mechanics of World of Warcraft, and haven't made any final determinations on specific abilities.

What role will the death knight play in groups and raids?

In general terms, the death knight can be considered a type of class that combines damage dealing and tanking, but naturally it will have an array of unique abilities as well.

What races will be allowed to play death knights?

We haven't yet made a final determination about which races can be death knights. However, the class will be available to both the Alliance and the Horde.

Will there be additional hero classes in the future?

Yes, we do intend to add more hero classes in the future, but right now our focus is on the current expansion.

What is the story background of the expansion?

Players last visited Northrend in the Warcraft III expansion, when Arthas Menethil fused with the spirit of Ner'zhul to become the Lich King, one of the most powerful entities in the Warcraft universe. He now broods atop the Frozen Throne, deep in Icecrown Citadel, clutching the rune blade Frostmourne and marshaling the undead armies of the Scourge. In Wrath of the Lich King, the greatest champions of the Alliance and the Horde will do battle with the Scourge amid Northrend's howling winds and fields of jagged ice, and ultimately face the Lich King himself.

Will players actually get to encounter Arthas himself?

Players will be skirmishing with the minions of Arthas from the moment they set foot on Northrend. He will be a constant presence as players progress through the expansion content -- which will culminate in a showdown with the dread Lich King himself.

Can you discuss some of the new talents and abilities that will be available from level 70 to level 80?

As with character advancement up to level 70, players will gain access to an array of potent and exciting new abilities and talents as they make their way from level 70 to level 80. However, it's still too early to get into specifics on these.

How long will it take to advance from level 70 to level 80?

We were pleased with the pacing from level 60 to level 70 in The Burning Crusade, and we intend to take a similar approach to pacing character advancement in Wrath of the Lich King. However, the specific amount of time that it will take players to reach level 80 will vary widely based on play style.

What can you reveal about Northrend?

The first area of Northrend we're showcasing is the Howling Fjord, a region of grasslands overlooking massive cliffs at the southeastern edge of the continent. This, along with the Borean Tundra, is the front line of the war against Arthas, and players will come face to face with his minions as soon as they set foot on Northrend. Eventually, as players progress further, they will explore the Grizzly Hills, Dragonblight, and more. We'll be showing off some of these new areas in the months ahead.

What's the level requirement to enter Northrend?

Players of any level who have purchased the expansion can visit Northrend. However, all of the content is designed for players level 68 and up.

How many new dungeons will be in the expansion?

The first dungeon players will enter is Utgarde Keep, which is intended for five players around level 70. Utgarde is inhabited by the Vrykul, a Viking-like race bent on proving their strength to the Lich King, who will raise the most worthy of their warriors to serve him beyond the grave. We intend to provide a variety of dungeons comparable to that in The Burning Crusade and will be revealing more details about some of these in the months ahead.

Do you plan to continue with the 25-player model for raids?

Yes, we've been pleased with the tactics, intensity, and variety of the 25-player raid model, and plan to continue with it.

In what ways will players be able to further customize their characters in the expansion?

In addition to the numerous new character-customization options that will be available with all of the new weapons and armor added by the expansion, we'll be offering some fun ways to alter both existing and new characters with regard to dances and hairstyles, but we're not ready to go into more detail just yet.

What can you reveal about the new profession coming with the expansion?

Inscription allows the player to permanently enhance their spells and abilities and to create mysterious items of power to use, trade, and sell.

What can players expect with regard to player-vs.-player combat in the expansion?

Players will be able to take control of siege weapons and use them to destroy opposing buildings, adding a new layer of complexity to PvP battles. Naturally, we'll be providing some fun places to put these new tools to good use, and we'll be revealing more information about them in the months ahead, in addition to the new battleground content being added.

Can you give a sneak peek at the new recipes and items in the expansion?

There will be hundreds of new recipes and thousands of new items available, but we're not ready to discuss specific examples just yet.

Will there be any graphical enhancements?

There will be hundreds of new recipes and thousands of new items available, but we're not ready to discuss specific examples just yet.

How many zones will be in the expansion?

Northrend will be roughly equivalent to Outland in terms of size and scope.

Will there be any new cinematic scenes?

Yes, our cinematics department is hard at work preparing a new intro movie for the expansion.

Release/Availability

Do you need to own the expansion to play with friends who have it?

There will be many aspects of the expansion that will be available to all players. However, in order to experience certain content, such as Northrend, or be able to play as a death knight, players must purchase the expansion.

Will there be an open beta test of the expansion?

We have not yet determined whether the expansion will require an open beta test. If we do decide to conduct a beta test, details will be posted on the official World of Warcraft website once we've gotten further along in the development process.

When will the expansion be released? How much will it cost?

We have not yet announced a release date for the expansion set. However, we expect to announce further details, including the release date and price, on our community website in the months ahead. Please stay tuned to [link] for more information.

Will there be a collector's edition?

We have not yet made any determination about whether there will be a collector's edition of Wrath of the Lich King. We'll be announcing details such as this closer to release.

Will a Mac version be available simultaneously with the PC version?

Yes. As with all of our games, Wrath of the Lich King will be compatible with and optimized for both the Windows and Macintosh platforms.

What are the system requirements?

We'll continue to ensure that the game is playable on a wide range of hardware. However, we have not made a final determination on the system requirements as yet.

Will the expansion be released globally at the same time?

We recognize that players throughout the world will be eager to experience all of the new content being added with Wrath of the Lich King, and we will make every effort to release the expansion simultaneously worldwide. However, there's always the possibility that unforeseen circumstances could delay the launch in any given region. We'll share the launch timing with players in each region as soon as the plans have been finalized.

What is the ESRB rating for the expansion?

The expansion has not yet been rated by the ESRB. However, we anticipate that it will receive the same rating that the original World of Warcraft received -- "Teen."