Patch 4.0.1 on test realms

Dave · September 16, 2010, 07:26:06 AM

My toons were in when I checked just now. It's a pity that I don't have time to mess with them because I've got to go to work. :(

Don't these people realize that I've got games to play? :P

Benggal · September 16, 2010, 12:02:28 PM

Just FYI, the first part of the 4.0.1 patch is now coming through to Live via the background downloader. It's about 1.6gb, so not nearly as brutal as the PTR download, but enough that people should probably get started on it sooner rather than later.

Benggal · September 19, 2010, 06:36:23 AM

The second part of patch 4.01 is on the background downloader now, and it's up to 4Gb total. Start downloading it now if you haven't already. Looks like we could see the first pre-Cata changes on Live within the next couple weeks.

Dave · September 19, 2010, 10:35:31 AM

If you haven't logged in to test yet today, your toons are gone. They patched something that required a total re-download of the PTR client and wiped all the characters. I'll be re-queueing my guys as soon as I can, but I'm playing with a baby hunter in the meanwhile to see how the change from mana to focus feels.

And I think my new favorite ability on Herbert is going to be Soul Swap, especially when I get the glyph for it. Who do I need to brown-nose to get the hook-up? :D

Zanzier · September 19, 2010, 04:22:01 PM

Got Zanz transferred over this morning. After looking closer, I found the reason why my spellpower was lower than it should be........

The gems have been converted from SP to INT.......but things like enchantments and gear socket bonuses have not. They still show SP bonuses on the PTR.
guess the new engine can't factor in that part yet.

On a lesser note, the water effects have been changed and look more 'real' with swimming and what-not. The slime pools and slime areas still show the same graphic as current, but Blizz may or may not change that.

Had to do a name change, so it's Zanzierx for the PTR realm.

Benggal · September 19, 2010, 05:55:44 PM

I haven't gotten a chance to redownload the thing since I was downloading the stuff for Live. It's d'ling now so I should be able to screw around on there tomorrow.

I still wish I could afford the CE for the Deathy. :(

Benggal · September 21, 2010, 11:44:08 AM

The next stage of the pre-Cata events is up on PTR. I imagine that'll be going live next week if not today. Not sure on the 4.0 changes, though. That probably needs at least another week.

Benggal · September 23, 2010, 12:37:07 PM

And now the third stage of the pre-Cata events are up on PTR. They're really moving them along fast. I'm pretty sure we'll see at least some of them Live come Tuesday.

Benggal · September 25, 2010, 09:13:47 AM

And the third part of the background download for the next Live patch is going out tonight, bringing the total up to around 4.68gb. I would say that this is certain to go out Tuesday except they're only doing rolling restarts for many realms and the full maintenance for only some of them. I'm not sure if they actually need a full downtime to implement a patch like this or if a rolling restart would be sufficient, but I'm leaning more towards it being released on the following Tuesday.

Zanzier · September 28, 2010, 06:48:26 PM

For those who have not put a toon on the PTR, yet, or those who have yet to visit Orgimmar, go there.

About 10-ish short quests are found there with the storyline right before the cataclysm. One sends you to speak to Thrall who is in Nagrand at this time.
I havn't gotten that far in the story, but expect all of this when 4.0 goes live.

Benggal · October 01, 2010, 05:05:25 PM

Suspected 4.0.1 release date: October 12th/13th. Suspected Cataclysm release date: December 7th.

Looks like everyone will have a lot of time to get used to their new class mechanics/spells/talents before they delve into 80-85 content.

Beorngar · October 01, 2010, 07:54:27 PM

Here is a little tidbit about how raid lockouts will work in patch 4.0.1. It's going to be interesting to see how this all works out, as it will surely get changed between WoTLK and Cata.

http://wow.joystiq.com/2010/10/01/flexible-raid-locks-in-patch-4-0-1/

Benggal · October 04, 2010, 12:53:07 PM

It was officially announced on the EU side of things that Cata will be released on December 7th. Guess when my 3 week vacation is over? Yah. Bastards.

Mistell · October 04, 2010, 04:33:01 PM

is that just EU, or have they said anything about us.. would they release it their before here?

Dave · October 04, 2010, 05:53:31 PM

They followed-up with another press release confirming that Cataclysm is scheduled to release on December 7 over here, too.

Still not available for digital purchase in the Blizzard store, though. :(