A recent Blizzard press release on Cataclysm has finally hit the cyberspace. As a matter of fact, a new wave of information and details are now being shared as we speak. And since it is all about the newest World of Warcraft expansion, definitely this is something to look forward to.

Just June 13th of this year, the latest Blizzed’s press event just ended. With such closure, they have managed to tell us new highlights on what to expect come Cataclysm. Some of the highlights include the Guild leveling information.

This is one thing I bet that most guilds were anticipating. It is the introduction of guild leveling in World of Warcraft. As of today, it has been announced that guild talents and guild currency are now scratch out. Thus, guilds will immediately and automatically receive bonuses and perks every time they level up. There would be 25 levels in all. Unfortunately there would be no guild talent trees to look forward to. In order for you and your guild to level up, you need to undertake boss kills, victorious battlegrounds and the like to build up experience.

To somehow replace the currency system, guilds will need to accrue rewards which they can get when they complete some guild achievements. If a reward is unlocked, you need to purchase it via gold. Some of the unique rewards your guild can have are tabards, mounts and heirloom items. Once an achievement is earned, it will always stick with the guild and the rewards will be made always available. The achievements in fact are comprehensive ranging from class to legacy raids. However, please bear in mind that whenever you and your guild members will embark on a ten man raid, you need to have at least seven players from the same guild. For a 25 man raid, 20 members under the same umbrella must take part.

On the other hand, it will not really be guild glory altogether. Its members can also gain reputation in the process. If you will participate in dungeons, raids, battlegrounds and achievements, you can be able to gain something. However you will still need to grind up your guild reputation even on your alts. The good news is you won’t be able to lose what you had gained if you leave or kick in the guild.

Furthermore, the user interface of the guild has been fixed and improved as well. It will now display the guild’s experience, upcoming events, RSS feed, reputation bar and gained rewards. Much more the guild roster will contain each of the player’s information that is viewable by others.

These are just some of the things any guild leader and its members can gain when Cataclysm is here. In fact, there are still more guild details that are not yet announced but nonetheless equally awesome as this initial update. Thus, it would be best to gather up your guild members in preparation for Cataclysm.

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Almost every World of Warcraft players are eager to have their hands on Cataclysm. Many have been waiting for this possible last expansion. As an avid player myself, I have also been aching for this one since its press release way back in BlizzCon.

We are already midway in 2010 and it seems there has yet no light as to when would be the release of the Cataclysm patch. But then again, Blizzard hasn’t kept us in the dark about this one. More or less they are slowly inputting us information on what to expect and what changes might happen. And just recently they have a new press event that stated our major information about Cataclysm. One important thing they stressed out was about the raids and dungeons.

One thing to expect with Cataclysm is the introduction of the Grim Batol’s Bastion of Twilight as one entry level raids. In this area, there would be five bosses to defeat. The last one is named Cho’gall. He is on hard mode and once defeated can reveal another step closer to Cataclysm’s narrative. Expect also the Skywall’s Vortex Pinnacle which is a 5-mans flaying place in the Elemental Plane of Air. Unluckily, there would be no flying combat even if flying mounts will duly work in the said area.

Players who will participate in a 25 man raid will eventually have to split their raid ID into three parts. Thus they can split into a 10 man raid. But don’t worry because all three raids will somehow pick up at the same point the 25 man raid stopped. But once split, it cannot be assembled again. Do take note that even if a 10 man raid is easier as evident by the former Wrath of the Lich King, it wouldn’t be anymore when Cataclysm is here.

Another thing to expect on the next WoW update would be higher loots about 50% or more even on a 25 player raids. This will give each of its participants a quite good reward right after accomplishing it. Much more Algalon style of encounters can still be seen and might be many for both a 10 man raid and even a 25 one. Raid IDs will no longer be strict. Thus, if your raid is on dead-end, find another raid that eventually killed the same boss, you can opt to leave your ID behind and join theirs.

These are just some of the things you can duly expect and anticipate on Cataclysm. Much more there are still details that were not laid out after the press event. Nonetheless this information is something that we can munch on while waiting for the update to come. As of the moment, better perform some raids and whatnot to duly prepare you for World of Wacraft Cataclysm.

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Since BlizzCon’s event way back in 2009 where they had introduced a new expansion of the Cataclysm, many had started to anticipate for this last possible update. Blizzard had slowly drop some tidbits of information as to what a player can surely get when the patch comes in. One of data they had shared was their new Guild Advancement System.

World of Warcraft guilds can now level up like the usual leveling characters. There will be 20 levels for guild progression. The guild’s experience will be gained based from the performance of its top 20 players. These players are mostly the active ones with higher level caps. Such guild experience will be gained based on raid bosses killing, PvP arena victories, PvP battlegrounds victories, profession levels and skills. Much more the Guild XP can even be converted into a currency that in return you can use to buy some guild items. This can then be shared to other members like raid materials and the like.

Though the rules of gaining Guild XP has not been laid out, but still the development is taking place thus there could be more rooms for changes. What we currently have right now is that when you participate on a boss kill and in some battlegrounds activities it can count as a guild experience. But do take note that it must consist of 75% of the party is from the same guild. Much more individual’s advancement like reputation and profession will count from a number of players and not from the guild itself. This kind of specification will cater smaller guilds to compete with the larger ones if they have sufficient number of active members.

Guilds will be awarded one guild talent point as it progresses from one level to the other. This can then be used as a guild wide talent for its members. However, as of the moment there is not much information in line with this one. Nonetheless, with this new system it can provide convenience to its guild members rather than with an individual player. Possible examples include mass resurrection after a wipe, reduced cost on possible repairs and raid wide buffs.

There would also be guild achievements that will be similar to the player’s achievement but will be granted to the whole guild members. Such will be awarded right after clearing a raid instance, having a member with the highest profession level cap and much more.

These are just some of the items guild leaders and members will surely anticipate when Cataclysm is here. Nonetheless, this time the expansion will give due importance to the guild itself and not only on individual achievement and the like. Thus, better inform your fellow guild players about this wonderful information so everyone can contribute to the guild’s betterment.

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With the Word of Warcraft Cataclysm patch slowly dawning towards its player base, Blizzard had slowly inculcated ideas as to the possible changes inside it. Much more, you can expect a whole new area that will totally revamp the endgame raiding. Top WoW players and so will you will definitely go to this path which is referred to as the Path Of The Titans.

Many are in fact excited with regards to the Cataclysm update. With tiny bits of information being shelled out unexpectedly, the anticipation is building up as to what things to expect. There are already information being leaked like the new maximum level cap, new profession, new classes and more. And one thing you can definitely anticipate is the Path of the Titans. Perhaps you would be asking what would be the role of this area. What is this path? How it can revamp the World of Warcraft? What have Blizzard indicated so far?

Path Of The Titans

When WoW Cataclysm will sink in there will be a new secondary profession in the World of Azeroth. This in turn allows all players to uncover and find secrets which have been discovered after the event that destroyed much the world. As soon as players will find these and their glyphs creation, they will be led to the start of the questline at the max level now 85. In here they can be able to customize their history, style and more. These questlines are the Path of the Titans.

The quest line or titan path leads to numerous numbers of quests for players. These in turn can unlock rare items, rewards, skill and talent change. This allows top level customization of a player making it more specific and personalized. Thus, any player can develop that sense of individuality and more expressionism involved. Another exciting area with the Path of the Titans is its lore that is linked with different hero. These heroes are Aman’ Thul: the High Father, Golganneth: The Thunderer, Eonar: The Lifebinder, Aggramar: The Avenger, Khaz’Goroth: The Shaper and Norgannon: The Dreamweaver. Just imagine the different possibilities you can take and surely make with the Path of the Titans alone.

With all these and even more left undiscovered, it would be no wonder that Cataclysm is something to watch out for. Thus, don’t be left behind better look for more Cataclysm information in the Web. And when the update has come make sure to get a grasp of it immediately and don’t forget to walk to the Path of the Titans.

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One great disadvantage come WoW Cataclysm update is when you as a player will be unprepared. Thus, it is but a must to be able prepare yourself, your character as well as your bag to pack it up with necessary items and the like. As many have heard, the next update would truly be challenging. And one thing that will keep the players in place is simply having their survival kit.

A new area will be introduced called the Path of the Titans. New bosses will also emerge alongside with more dangerous terrains and landscapes in the World of Azeroth. Thus, without a flask or potion under your sleeves you will simply end up dying. Monsters by this time will be tougher and more grueling raids to accomplish. Thus, in order to aid you come Cataclysm, here are some top consumables that must be constantly collected.

1. Flasks. Great raiders are always storing up flasks for tough progression fights. Much more having these most especially with the rest of your guildmates can definitely set you and the others to the edge. Most especially if you are tackling with new possible bosses in Uldum, Deephlom and Twilight Highlands. However the thing here is to collect only stockpile flasks. This means that you need to save on Flask of Stoneblood for tahnks and Flask of Distilled Wisdom for casters. It would not be wise to invest on melee and healer tasks since the buff it will give out will become obsolete come expansion.

2. Food. Cataclysm is the perfect time to brush those fishing skills up as you would need fish based foods for stat buffs. Thus, to aid you with this it is highly recommended you store Blackened Dragonfin for their +40 agility and +40 stamina buff. In addition you can also get Dragonfin Filet for it gives +40 strength and +40 stamina as well. Finally do not forget Cuttlesteak for its +40 spirit and +40 stamina.

3. Potions. In spite of your best preparation, everything can still be unpredictable. Thus you need potions that will serve as your last resort when you panic. I believe Cataclysm is filled with unexpected encounters thus you need to store up. If you are a caster or healer, then buy Runic Mana Potions that can give +4,200 to 4,400 of mana. In addition, Paladin tanks may need these potions as well thus better stick to them and hand it when necessary.

These are just a few survival kits and items that you will definitely need when Cataclysm will dawn near. Hence as early as now, collect and fill your inventory with flasks and potions that can give drastic and huge buffs in an instant. Do not even forget to add up your fishing skill as well. Nonetheless, be careful with the new expansion and enjoy this last possible patch.

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