Patch 6.2.x - Draenor Mount Animation Fixes
It looks like the other mounts will have their animations adjusted in an upcoming patch.
Patch 6.2 - Legendary Quest Catch-Up
Alts get another catch-up mechanic in Patch 6.2, with more frequent missions rewarding Abrogator Stone and Elemental Rune.
The Road Ahead: Legendary Ring Questline
Blizzard posted a preview of the legendary quest line today. The EU blog talks about defeating Gul'dan while the US version does not.
This time around, the legendary quest will require you to upgrade your shipyard to Level 2 (Upgrading The Fleet) and do some Naval missions in addition to the normal raid item collection.
Name Level Followers Cost Duration Follower XP Rewards
Ambush on the High Seas
Gul'dan has sent submarine hunter-killers to thwart your mission. Lure them into a trap!
1002
× 1252 days60005000 XPGiving Chase
Captured prisoners indicated that Gul'dan's flagship was last seen in this area of dangerous shoals.
1002
× 1252 days60005000 XPIn Hot Pursuit
You've located Gul'dan's flagship! Maneuver with the wind to take out her carrier escort...
1003
× 1252 days60005000 XPStalking the Master
Capture Ironfist Harbor and interrogate prisoners as to the whereabouts of Gul'dan's flagship.
1002
× 1252 days60005000 XPBoarding the Master's Call
You've run Gul'dan's flagship aground, but now all her guns are trained toward the sea. Prepare for the worst.
1003
× 1252 days6000
Originally Posted by Blizzard (Blue Tracker
/ Official Forums
)
You’ve survived a long and dangerous journey thus far on Draenor. One portal has been destroyed within Tanaan Jungle... but Gul’dan and the twisted remains of the Iron Horde still strive to open another portal into Azeroth. You’ve allied with powerful forces to counter these nefarious plans, including the Archmage Khadgar. His efforts to fight the rising power of Gul’dan have presented countless new challenges and powerful rewards—but only for those stalwart enough to take on his formidable tasks.
Follow along with us, won’t you, as we walk you through the next—and final—chapter in Warlords of Draenor’s Legendary Ring quest line, culminating in Patch 6.2. And if you’re just getting started—or want to pick up where you left off—we’ve put together a guide of the journey so far.
6.2 SPOILERS BELOW!
Patch 6.2: Chapter IV: Darkness Incarnate
Acquire your legendary ring by completing Khadgar’s quests.
The Final Assault
The campaign on Draenor has been taxing and perilous, but there’s more that needs to be done. In the quest The Final Assault, you’re asked to head back to your Garrison to await further instructions from Archmage Khadgar. Ominous news is spreading that Gul’dan has taken over what remains of the Iron Horde—as if history is doomed to repeat itself despite the valiant efforts of the Horde and the Alliance forces. To face this evolving threat, you’ll need to ready yourself to go back to Tanaan Jungle.
You’re going to need a bigger boat to get to Tanaan, and are soon tasked to build a Shipyard in your Garrison to get you there. You’ll also be able to build a fleet and send ships out on missions to help turn the tide of the war.
Khadgar will meet you at your new dock to explain the next steps to earning your ring and putting a stop to Gul’dan’s nefarious machinations. First, you’ll need to work on Upgrading your shipyard to Level 2 and then take on legendary shipyard missions until you earn the draenic sea chart. Khadgar also wants you to venture into Hellfire Citadel within the heart of Tanaan Jungle for the quest We Don't Need No Library Card, which tasks you with collecting Tome of Chaos.
Once you’ve collected the tomes, it’s time to start Cooking the Books—or at least it would be if Cordana would cooperate and burn them as she should. Sometimes, if you want to get something done though, you’ve got to do it yourself. You’ll have to fight Cordana to stop her from keeping the books and taking your precious, precious ring.
Once Cordana is defeated, Alliance characters will meet with Yrel to receive K’ara’s blessing, and Horde characters will meet with Drek’thar to receive a blessing of the elements. You’ll also receive your shiny new Legendary ring. You’re going to need it for what you have to do next. There’s just one thing left to do: go after Gul’dan.
Once Gul’dan has been defeated, you’ll earn the Chapter IV: Darkness Incarnate achievement, and gain a new monument for your Garrison.
After all of that work, we won’t blame you if you crack open a celebratory Kaja’Cola by your monument as you gaze at your lovely new ring. You deserve it.
Blue Posts
Originally Posted by Blizzard Entertainment
New Players and the Cost of Lower Level Materials
I go and look at the AH and Light Leather is 194 gold for a stack of 20
But then a new player could quite easily get 20 Light Leather and make 194 gold by selling it, right? An inflated market isn't too much of an issue, even for brand new players, when the commodities being bought and sold are infinite in availability and accessible by everyone. Low level players in some cases are even at an advantage, as materials they easily come across by simply playing the game content they are being directed towards is sought after by higher level players, or those with more wealth than time to seek it out. (Blue Tracker / Official Forums)
Player Feedback and Action
are a waste of space
I'd have to respectfully disagree. Every day our team and developers are here reading comments and suggestions, and regardless of the level or volume of frustration, it's still feedback to us. Can some of it be delivered in a more mature fashion? Sure. Should the level of maturity dictate whether or not we read and consider it? No.
As you can see with recent changes, we're listening. And I can assure you we will continue to listen and keep doing our best to make World of Warcraft the very best game it can be.
Hey.. I mean if you guys are listening.. thats great!.. but how about actions?
Actions are constantly being taken. What's frustrating for some individuals is they're not seeing the action in a time-frame they'd prefer which is often unrealistic. Gathering feedback and making adjustments to the game based on it takes time. And if we can pull away from this very moment, and from what's "hot" in the minds of many, and take a look back with from a wider perspective, you'll see numerous changes that have come directly from player feedback. Above all else, it is valued and appreciated.
All complainers who complain about complainers complaining are subject to complaints.
This is actually not that far from the truth which leads into...
I wish you guys would take steps toward making these forums (and the game) a less hostile environment.
Spirited debate can often times appear hostile to one or more persons involved. I was a moderator of these forums for years and saw every type of report one can imagine. More often than not, it was because someone wouldn't change their opinion to match the reporter's and thus was considered a troll or worse. This isn't to make light of what you said, of course, just an example of what I've seen. It's a matter of stepping back and remembering what you're discussing. Obvious violations such as language or racism should be reported using the tools in place. However, if it's a topic such as flying where varying passions are colliding, just take a step back and remember it's all based upon a passion for the same thing: playing World of Warcraft. (Blue Tracker / Official Forums)
Blue Tweets
Originally Posted by Blizzard Entertainment
Flying
Is Draenor Flying meta-achie a bnett account-wide achie? E.g. get exploration on char1, loremaster char2, rest on char3 work?
Yes, it's a blue-header BNet achievement, and credit for achievements earned on different characters will be combined. (WarcraftDevs)
This new method of unlocking flying is actually way better for future expansion and patch releases. Finish a patch zone?
I think it has great potential. Let us know when it lands how it feels. (Muffinus)
reintroducing flying? huge mistake. you caved under the minority's outcries again. thanks
No issue is black or white, design is a world grey areas, exploring them is part of the process. Looking forward to feedback. (Muffinus)
Character / Items
Off subject,but is there any kind of headway at all for an Archaeology title this expac,an especially daunting task with no reward. I have petitioning for Curator title since Beta
Interesting idea! (Muffinus)
PvP
I found world pvp was much better before flying mounts. Post flying nothing will save it.
Never say nothing. Players ganged up in PvP combat for Sha of Anger at MOP launch, and in groups on Timeless Isle. (Muffinus)
WPvP has lacked rewards since Classic honor/PvP ranks grind. Out-of-BG rewards might help. Shell just helps griefers force "PvP."
TI Ordon faction, Wintergrasp, Tol Barad, TBC Auchindoun, Grizzly Hills Venture Co. had rewards. Which did you do? (Muffinus)
For world PvPers, flying adds a complication. Did the Hardened Shell in MoP work for you? World PvP objectives in TBC? TI ordon faction? (Muffinus)
also if you guys could consider adding a weekly 'Kill X faction leader'' quest to encourage city raids again, that'd be SUPER.
That's a fun idea (Muffinus)
will there be a new set of coliseum gear at launch of 6.2? Setting up guild war games.
The existing Tournament gear has had its ilevel updated to reflect the new season. You don't need to buy a new set. (WarcraftDevs)
Is Arena Master still obtainable in 6.2?
Yes! The arena event is unchanged outside of the addition of the new lootable heirloom for Grand Masters. (WarcraftDevs)
How about the Highmaul Coliseum, will that also still reward additional conquest gear?so 3 pieces a week?
A Coliseum victory no longer grants a piece of gear. It now grants 1500 conquest. (WarcraftDevs)
Lore
Mhh, the Eyes of Kilrogg, were described as created apparitions. So are they ghost-like demons, demonic ghosts, or merely. ghost-like + demon-like blobs of fel energy?
This is just MY opinion, but I've always considered them a disembodied part of a defeated species, enslaved by the legion. (Muffinus)
Like imagine they're this cool army like the zerg that just assimilates conquered species as they go, but in a diablo way. (Muffinus)
Not official canon in the slightest, though. (Muffinus)
Does this mean fel energy doesn't consume souls?
I think you can be pretty sure that it does considering you're using SOUL SHARDS (Muffinus)
UI / Addons
Hunter pets showing up in the Boss Frames is still not fixed in 6.2
Via Stampede? How recently have you checked? We think this was fixed in the past week. (WarcraftDevs)
Release the Names! Character Name Reclamation Coming
Originally Posted by Blizzard (Blue Tracker
/ Official Forums
)
With the upcoming Warlords of Draenor patch (6.2), we will be releasing sidelined characters’ names back into the wild. Any characters that have not logged into the game since December 7, 2010 will have their names freed up, making them available to anyone creating a new character or using the paid Character Name Change service.
How Do I Preserve My Names?
You will need to log in to World of Warcraft and enter the game using each character whose name you wish to retain before patch 6.2 goes live. While it is possible no one will claim your recently released name and you might be able to snag it again, it is probably not worth the risk if you want to keep your names intact long-term.
Our goal with this great name liberation is to make sure new and returning players have a large and varied pool of names available to choose from—so log in now if you wish to preserve your unused characters’ names for your ongoing journey through Draenor.
The Name I wanted wasn’t freed!
Going forward, we expect to free inactive names around the release of new expansions. Prior to the reclamation process, we’ll post more information on the timeframe this will occur to allow you the opportunity to preserve your name.
Final Boss #84 - Shadow Priests
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