It was just recently that Patch 3.3.5 goes live with regards to the current Wrath of the Lich King in World of Warcraft. Many have waited for the said patch because of the inclusion of a new raid which is the Ruby Sanctum. However, to their disappointment none was released and even have a glimpse of it.

Perhaps as a player you might be wondering what is really with Ruby Sanctum. Why are players excited to experience the new place and the new raid? And what is the connection of Ruby Sanctum with the most anticipated Cataclysm expansion. Here are some details.

Ruby Sanctum is the red dragonflight’s sanctum that is within the Chamber of Aspects. This can be found beneath the Wyrmrest Temple in the Dragonblight place. This would be the new raid dungeon suitable for a 10 man raid to even a 25 player. Much more there are two modes to engage in normal and the heroic one. This dungeon was supposed to go live with Patch 3.3.5. However in an effort of Blizzard to make this world wide, the said raid was not contained in the recent update.

The lore here is that the twilight dragonflight eggs were discovered with the Obsidian Sanctum. However, Korialstrasz asked the Council of Six to destroy them. The said act was done swiftly. But then all communication with the Ruby Sanctum guardians was ceased. The mystic stones were shattered and the said place being breached is dire. The attackers were then tagged as the black dragonflights.

The Ruby Sanctum’s main boss is Halion. Players mini encounters include Saviana Ragefire, Baltharus the Warborn and General Zarithrian. There are also four mobs by the identity of Charcscale Assaulter, Charscale Commander, Charscale Elite and Charscale Invoker.

It was also stated that players will also have an environment preview of Grim Batol. This is a dungeon for level 86 players come the expansion of Cataclysm. Players would need to assist the red dragonflight to drive out to the Twilight’s Hammer cult. This will be a dungeon that involves flying on the red drakes with flight paths and different rank enemies. In addition, it has to be clarified yet whether the said dungeon was indeed previewed in Patch 3.3.5. One thing is for sure the Ruby Sanctum wasn’t when this update was introduced.

Nonetheless, despite a few disappointments there are still many things you can look forward with regards to the newest patch. It still delivered something great with a whole new gaming experience. In time, Blizzard will release the Ruby Sanctum raid. For sure it would be before the last possible expansion of Cataclysm.

  

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If you think that Cataclysm is already out yet, better wait for more days and perhaps months. As a matter of fact, since it has not been released we are still under the Wrath of the Lich King patch. So better hold on to your seats first and enjoy the newest update of the current World of Warcraft era.

June 22, 2010 is the day that the new patch tagged as Patch 3.3.5 to go live for North American players. This might not be the Cataclysm that most players are anticipating however this absolutely brings new changes in the realm of the Wrath of the Lich King. In addition, this is also one patch that was awaited by most players for months already.

The said release was filled with different emotions. Some were utterly excited with this patch while others were a bit disappointed. For one, patch notes noted that one raid which is the “Ruby Sanctum” is not yet part of the said release. However there is a new way to kick things off in World of Warcraft. One of which is named “Real ID”. This is a new feature that allows real time communication with life friends regardless of Blizzard game alongside with server faction that the characters were logged on. Thus, instead of using your usual character names, the real ID would suffice for easy communication and more fun.

Ruby Sanctum was a raid that was anticipated by many. I for myself was also disappointed with such. However, it was said that the said raid was not yet released because it will have a different implementation procedure. Since the Patch 3.3.5 is being released a week before the European players, it has been decided to inculcate the Ruby Sanctum in one to two weeks.

In spite of this big raid not being included, there are still things that you can duly look forward to with regards to this patch. For one there has been a big change with regards to the chat system. In addition, there is even a ‘vote kick’ system. You can utilize this one as a part of the new dungeon finder feature. You can easily maneuver and navigate your way thru the World of Azeroth with the aid of the dungeon finder. Thus, chances of getting lost will now be made minimal.

These are just some of the things the patch 3.3.5 can duly bring to its players and avid gamers. In fact there are still notes that allow players to fully maximize and enjoy this one before Cataclysm. Who knows this might be the last patch for Wrath of the Lich King. Thus, better update your client now and start playing.

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Path of the Titans has been tagged as one alternative advancement system. According to BlizzCon 2009, this would be a new ground come World of Warcraft Cataclysm. It is even expected that there would be various titan cults to gain various character bonuses and also leveling up. Upon announcement, it is no wonder that many are excited to see and somehow experience this so called Path of the Titans.

However just recently, at the Cataclysm press event it has been announced that they will completely scrape away the Path of the Titans. This announcement was a major shock to all World of Warcraft players who are excited for its release. Much more, many were disappointed of such abrupt announcement without even giving its players an opportunity to explore it.

Blizzard definitely knows such since many have been eyeing Path of the Titans as an official area since it was declared way back in 2009. Nonetheless, to offset this absence, they have chosen to overhaul instead the glyph system. This would be an enhancement of the former glyph system that they had once implemented during the Wrath of the Lich King. As per the press conference these are the things they had duly noted.

Come Cataclysm there will be a new tier of glyphs. This is then tagged as the Medium glyphs. It will provide a so called “fun alterations” to the abilities. It is divided in two, the major and the minor glyphs. When a player reaches the highest level cap which is now 85, that player will receive 3 of each glyph type. Another wonderful change on the coming glyph system is that you will no longer buy glyphs again when you choose to re-specify or even rearrange them. Instead, you need to learn each glyph like how you will learn a skill. After gaining one, you have the power to swap it from a list. This list will show all available glyphs in accordance to your class. But you can only use the ones that you purchased.

In spite of the current glyph system, there are issues that somehow arise. First is the inscription profession. With glyphs becoming a learned ability, scribes may not profit at all. Especially if these will simply be swap at will from their spell books. Much more there are some speculations ranging as to what would be the “fun alterations” of the different WoW classes.

However, we are yet to find out as to how good or awesome the glyph system will be. Nonetheless it might take a while for us to preview it since the release date of Cataclysm is yet to be identified. But as a WoW player myself, this is something to look forward to regardless if Path of the Titans was scrapped off.

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The one thing that is being looked forward in the World of Warcraft Cataclysm update is the new guild leveling system. I am pretty sure that most guild leaders along with their guild members are excited on this new system. Somehow, it can even bring a guild closer together because the presence of its members is now essential and necessary.

Just recently, Blizzard held a press event in lieu with Cataclysm. It was then that they confirmed that the Guild System will definitely push through with the next update. However there are things that they will need to get rid off. Much more, if you have been expecting some areas along with this new system, better recheck here if Blizzard is still considering it.

The recent press conference definitely brought a quite few issues and unexpected things. For one with regards to the guild system, guild talents and currency are now not being considered. If however you got gloomy about this news then there are still some good ones. Rewards and achievements are still retained. As an overall assessment, the new system will be made simplified with its promised benefits.

Guild leveling can be done in various procedures. Its members must participate in different activities like dungeon raids, boss kills, quests completion, rated battlegrounds and unlocking guild achievements. The highest level cap for a guild would be 25. Each time you and your guild reach a level all of you will automatically be rewarded with different perks.

There would be different rewards to look forward to. These can be unlocked upon earning some guild achievements. Guild members have the right to purchase these items with gold so as that they have the right guild reputation. Some rewards that you can expect are mounts with flags that will show your guild tabard emblem, tabards and heirloom. Guild reputation is earned like how your guild levels. This is on a per character basis however. Achievements are of course must be done by the guild itself. If on an unfortunate circumstance that a member will leave a guild, the guild will still be able to have that achievement. But the members who earned it will be memorialized if other guilds will happen to view the guild’s achievements. In order for your group to gain raid achievements, it is necessary to have seven men in a ten man achievement. Much more you would need 20 members under the same guild umbrella in a 25 man achievement. There would definitely be realms for guild achievement purposes.

These are just some of the minor details any guild members and leader can duly anticipate on the next update. There is still more information that was not disclosed during the recent press conference so as not to spoil the whole guild system. Nonetheless with these alone I am pretty sure that guilds will be jam-pack come World of Warcraft Cataclysm.

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One thing that many World of Warcraft players are anticipating come Cataclysm is the new raid and lockout information. After all, it is always best to play with other players most especially your guild members to fully maximize the playing ground and field. No wonder that many players are in constant search of any sudden changes with regards to raid in lieu with Cataclysm.

Just recently a Blizzard press conference wrapped up pinpointing the new changes with regards to their next update. One thing they stressed out was the raid and new lockout mechanics. For instance is the idea of downshifting. In here a 25 man raid can be divided or split into 10 man groups. Upshifting is definitely not allowed. The ten man division is easier to manage and can easily be created depending on the divisions. This is one thing that Blizzard would want their players to experience.

Raid lockouts will be forgiving in the next update. The idea here is that as long as you killed the same bosses in that raid, you can still be able to join another raid in progress regardless if you are in another raid at the same instance during the lockout. You might be unable to kill the same boss twice but it doesn’t mean you are cut off from the said raid. Thus you can breeze yourself in Cataclysm doing it.

Aside from the new system to be implemented on the next WoW patch, there would be two new raids in the making. These are Grim Batol – The Bastion of Twilight and Skywall.

Grim batol is an entry level raid area with five different encounters and a sixth boss that can be optional depending on the level of difficulty. The final boss is named Cho’gall. Defeating him will trigger a floor collapsing lore that will reveal one horrifying secret according to Afrasiabi the designer. Skywall on the other hand will be a five man instance where you can use your flying mount to travel but can’t be used on combat of any kind. This raid area will include other players that are against the Windlord by the name of Al’Akir.

I am pretty sure these information will keep you fed for a while trying to illustrate how awesome the new battlegrounds will be and the system as a whole. Bear in mind that you can opt to pick now your 10 man ally to aid you with this one. Nonetheless, there is no denying that World of Warcraft Cataclysm is one big and changing update to begin with.

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It was just recently that Blizzard held a press conference in line with their third expansion which is the Cataclysm. A mixed of emotions was definitely seen and read across World of Warcraft forums after the said conference. Some were disappointed while some were happy. Bottom line is everyone already wants to get their hands on Cataclysm.

If you have been looking on information as to what the press conference holds, you come to the right place. In here we will be discussing a synthesis on what was being discussed and a few ideas that were shelled out. At least these will keep us for quite some time until the real expansion arrives.

One thought that somehow made an impact from the press conference is the removal of the Path of the Titans. Since this place is suppose to be connected with Archaeology, the new profession’s focus will be on the showing of the lore of the game and also uncovering the history of Azeroth. Players can be able to find two types of artifacts. One would be the lore artifacts that can be able to teach you about the world. The second one is the cosmetic or vanity rewards. As stated archaeology is one optional profession.

Expect that World of Warcraft will have an Egyptian inspired theme. This is according to Alex Afrasiabi who is the lead designer of the world. Uldum for one will contain the Egyptian theme carrying some of the themes of Ahn’Qiraj. A cat like race will be introduced in this zone and will be referred to as the Tol’vir. Deepholm would be an Elemental Plane of Earth where Deathwing is resting. He will not be breaking into Azeroth as he will be heading to Maelstroom.

In addition, the level up experience has been overhauled. The user interface when you level up will be displayed if you will have a new talent point, when you unlock new abilities and new features like riding, glyphs use and battlegrounds. A park in Stormwind will be destroyed by Deathwing showing his impact on the world itself. Much more heirlooms will work for new goblin and even worgen characters. However, they will not past level 80. Garrosh would now be the acting warchief of Orgimmar and will move his throne room in front of it. The valley of wisdom will now become the Tauren District.

These are some of the things you can duly expect come Cataclysm. In fact there are still more under development and just waiting to be uncovered when the expansion would be integrated in the game. I know some may have been disappointed but at least Blizzard is doing their best to give us the best World of Warcraft expansion ever.

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