Many have been clamoring with the release of the newest World of Warcraft expansion which is the Cataclysm. In fact, there is no doubt that many are checking every now and then whether it’s already released since the date is not yet set to stone. However, one thing is for sure. There would be a Cataclysm Collector’s Edition that will be set in stores.

Perhaps you are already excited and eager to get your hands first in this rare collectible. As such this can be your preliminary taste with the new expansion. While some might be wondering, what is this all about? What are its contents? Let me reiterate what you can expect.

August 17 was the announcement date of the Cataclysm Collector’s Edition by Blizzard. As such this is sold at a retail price of $79.99 and can be found only in selected stores. The sad news however is that the date still remains a mystery as to when you can buy this piece. However, one thing is for sure, it would still be within this year.

The biggest part of the content of this collector’s edition pack is the Cataclysm expansion itself. This would obviously contain the installer of the said patch. Aside from that you can duly expect an art book not just with a few pages but 176 in all. In addition it also has a Lil’ Deathwing in game pet that you can utilized once you are ready to explore Cataclysm. It even includes the expansion soundtrack which would be a perfect music while you are completing quests or raiding. To add to that easy gaming experience, a Deathwing mousepad will also be given as a part of the collector’s pack. Even more, expect some WoW TCG cards as well.

Since this is a limited release pack for the upcoming Cataclysm expansion, expect that this will truly be one great pack. To reiterate further, the Art of the Cataclysm book will include never before seen images from their cinematics department and the WoW development team. It even contains progressive visuals going along the multiple stages of development. The Lil’ Deathwing pet will definitely accompany you in your struggles to somehow save Azeroth from its total destruction.

In addition you will also receive Trading Card Games which includes over a 60 card deck from the Wrathgate series. It also contains two extended art cards alongside with two exclusive hero cards. It is also in this TCG series you will see the first appearance of goblin and worgen heroes. The soundtrack would definitely be epic as it features over 10 new tracks with exclusive bonus ones.

These are just some of the items you can duly anticipate with the release of the Cataclysm Collector’s Edition Pack. As such this will really get you hype up with the latest WoW expansion. So what are you waiting for, better grab yourself one as soon as it hits the market.

  

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I bet you already have an idea in mind as to what Cataclysm will look like. As such, there are already varied sited and blogs flooded with different information about this new expansion. At least, Blizzard is not keeping us away from the dark behind their activities and us still able to grasp on the possible changes they might inculcate with the new expansion.

The latest news that we have accumulated so far straight from the Cataclysm beta is the much anticipated 31 point talent trees. This is perfectly applicable to all classes in varying degrees. Another thing you would definitely love about this is the user interface wherein the selection of specialization is sketched more like a tree including a sentence or two which describes it. Furthermore, the different bonuses that you get upon completing level 10 can also be seen here. As such allow me to discuss some talent overhaul of the different WoW classes.

First let’s take a look at death knight. They still have their known specializations like Blood, Frost and Unholy. Blood allows any death knight to manipulate and corrupt life energy in order to sustain him in the face of an enemy. Frost on the other hand creates an icy harbinger of doom which channels runic power and can deliver rapid weapon strikes. Unholy being the last is capable of spreading infection and also controlling undead minions.

Druids can still resort to restoration, feral and balance. With the aid of restoration, it can enable healing over time in order to keep them alive. To make this possible, they will turn into a tree when it is pretty urgent. Feral on the other hand allows them to take a cat’s form to deal damage in a form of a bite or perhaps a bear that can protect and absorb damages. Balance being their last skill can make them into a moonkin wherein it allows both the power of Arcane and Nature magic to destroy enemies even at a distance.

The third class that we are going to discuss would be the Hunter. They have marksmanship which makes them into a master archer or perhaps a sharpshooter enabling them to bring down enemies even from afar. Survival is a rugged tracker that can enable them to make use of venom, explosives and traps as well and making it deadly. Beast mastery makes them a master of the wild that can tame just any beasts in order to gain assistance while during combat.

These are just the first three classed that we have taken into account. As such there are still more like the Mage, Paladin, Priest, Rogue, Shaman, Warlock and Warrior. However taking into account these things come Cataclysm, it would surely be an expansion like no other. Thus, better consider these talent trees first even before embarking on the new update.

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Since this is a fairly new race, you simply cannot expect a full compilation of guide and strategies that you can directly employ to your Worgen character. Hence it is suggested to take time to know the race and wait for a couple of months until a perfect guide can be sewn together right after the Cataclysm update. However, if you would want to pursue leveling the said race, here are some tips that you can employ momentarily.

Tip 1: Know your race. It is but proper in order to maximize your race’s potential to know of course your race. Hence it would be suggested that you research more about Worgen and see for yourself what are its potential skills and specializations. Since information about this new race is scarce, you might want to tinker with the character first and play with it at your own pace. After all experience is the best teacher and is one good contributing mentor.

Tip 2: The right build. Worgens are beast hence they are strong and fierce. In order to come up with such, the proper build must be quantified by the player themselves. Hence it would be preferable to get the right leveling build to make your worgen strong and capable in dealing a lot of probable damage. They are perfectly applicable in fighting against mobs and dungeon raids. Hence, better choose wisely in order to make your race one strong character.

Tip 3: Right quests. A quest can be very useful given the right one. Thus it would be important to filter those quests that can give you more experience and rewards. It would be a total waste of time to accept one in which you will not be satisfied in the end. In addition, it can also prove a waste of time in your part. Better accept the ones that you know how to accomplish and assessing if the points and reward would be equally fair to the effort that you will be extending.

There are still a lot of tips that you can duly employ if ever you would start playing as a Worgen. Yet as stated there is still little information to be found on the Internet since there are only some privileged few who experienced playing it. Hence even if there are still no definite and proven Worgen leveling guides in the market better guide yourself in it first.

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To address this dilemma especially for new WoW players, let me reiterate some key areas that you can go in order to fully maximize your leveling potential. In addition, these are also places where you can level up fast. Do take note that these are intended for level one players who wish to level up until 10 in the fastest possible time.

Horde players can resort to either of the following key areas: Durotar, Tirisfal Glades, Mulgore and Eversong Woods. Alliance can best go to Elwynn Forest, Azuremyst Isle, Teldrassil and Dun Morogh.

Durotar is an island named after Durotan who is Thrall’s father. This is situated in the eastern coast of Kalimdor. It is geographically bordering the Barrens to the west and Azshara to the north. Tirisfal Glades is on the northern coast of Lordaeron. In here lies the eerie Tirisfal Glades. Mulgore on the other hand is a green and verdant plain which is considered home to the Tauren. This is strategically situated at the foothills of the Stonetalon Mountains to the north and is protected by mountains on all sides. Lastly the Eversong Woods which is also called the Eversong Forest is one reclaimed section of the once Blackened Woods during the Second War. This can be a good starting point for the blood elf race which was duly introduced during the Burning Crusade expansion.

On the side of the alliance they have first the Elwynn Forest. This is also simply called Elwynn which is a huge woodland of hardwoods below the Burning Steppes foothills at the north. The Redrige Mountains is at its east, and to the south is the Duskwood. Azumeryst Isle on the other hand is one of the two islands that constitute Azumeryst Isles. This is one area that is least affected by the crystalline shards. Teldrassil is one island and also a tree off Kalimdor’s northern coast. This is considered a new home for the night elves and also a pure testament of their power and magic. Lastly Dun Morogh is one snowy region between the magma-strewn wasteland and the gentle ridges of Loch Modan. This is considered the sanctuary of the gnomes and the Ironforge dwarves where the Ironforge City is located.

These are just some of the areas you can duly look and proceed if ever you want to level up fast from one to ten. Though, you can pick one place at a time, it would also be best to discover the rest of the lands and see what it can offer you as a new player. Hence take notes of these areas that serve as good WoW level zones for beginners.

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Bury of those cockroaches is one important quest being part of the Patience is a Virtue that We Don’t Need quest chain. In here Quartermaster Holgoth at Warsong Hold would like you to recover a total of 15 crates of Warsong Munitions. Part of this quest is the bury those cockroaches.

This particular quest wants any player to use the Seaforium Depth Charge Bundle in order to destroy the Nerub’ar sinkholes situated at the south, east, west and also north of Warsong Hold. The specifics areas are the following, destroy the South Nerub’ar Sinkhole, East Nerub’ar Sinkhole, West Nerub’ar Sinkhole ad North Nerub’ar Sinkhole. The north is situated exactly at 41,50. East is located at 44,46. West on the other hand can be found in the 39,52 coordinates. Lastly south is at 41,58.

In particular, the four locations are the ones that you should be mainly concerned about. The four areas are like surrounding fortresses within Mightstone Quarry. Holgoth the Quartermaster will hand you a bundle. The intention of the player aside from destroying the four fortresses would be to handle the package as well. Inside the bundle you will find seaforium depth charges. You can utilize this in order to attain the objective of the quest. In here you will get one and plant it in depth at the center point of the sinkholes. In the process, if everything turns out well, the tunnels will eventually collapse.

Upon completion of the Bury Those Cockroaches you can be able to choose one of these rare rewards. First is the Marshwalker Legguards which improve your critical strike by 28. Then there is Mightstone Breastplate that will also equip you with the same critical strike as the Mashwalker. Third is the Tundrastrider Coif that will enhance critical strike by 24 and spell power increase by 36. Lastly is the Warsong’s Wrath that boosts ones haste rating by 38 and spell power by 149 within 20 seconds. Aside from these possible rewards you will also gain experience. The total experience given is 20100XP. In addition you will also get over 250 reputation with regards to the Warsong offensive.

This is just a short introduction about the bury those cockroaches quest. In order to enjoy and truly feel the essence of it, it would be best that you try it for yourself. Much more, you will also get a chance to travel and gain some rare items and truly a boost up experience. Hence better accept Bury Those Cockroaches quest today.

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Are you looking for ways to obtain tier 10 gear? If so are you itching to find these new ones? With that said, allow me to share what the tier 10 is and what it comprises.

Tier 10 is the new armor set in World of Warcraft particularly associated with the Icecrown Citadel. This was released in line with patch 3.3.0. Each set actually consists of five different pieces. It currently has three ranks.  They are the lower rank, the normal ones and the heroic version. The lower rank tier 10 set pieces are also called the emblem version. They can be purchased using Emblems of Frost from different class vendors. Some items like gloves and leg items within this rank are also dropped by Toravan the Ice Watcher in the Vault of Archavon in a ten player mode. The normal version of tier 10 is often referred to the Sanctified version or Tier 10.264. This can be bought as an upgrade from other class vendors should you have the tier 10 emblem version. These tier pieces are then upgraded by simply using a token from a 10 man heroic version or even the 25 man of Icecrown Citadel which is called the Mark of Sanctification. Several items like gloves and leg ones are also dropped by Toravon in a 25 player mode. The heroic version called the heroic sanctified is also known as Tier 10.277. This is also an upgrade from the normal or the sanctified tier. In here tier pieces are upgraded with the aid of a 25 man heroic version from Icecrown.

Regardless which level of the tier 10 is there, all of the pieces count in line with the same set bonuses similar to the earlier tiers. All of these can actually be bough from class vendors situated at Light’s Hammer inside Icecrown Citadel.

It must be noted however that Tier 20 is just an enhancement of Tier 9. Those with tier 9 can actually feel the changes but for others it may not be that apparent. Emblem of frost is the new emblem to behold. This is obtained from Icecrown raid bosses, completion of new weekly raid quest, random dungeon completion each day, from the new boss in VoA and quest chains that will be obtained from Jaina or Sylvannas. There are currently three sets of WoW tier 10 armors as stated above. They actually look the same but with different colors and ofc stats.

Let’s take a hunter’s gloves for example. The 10.0 set can be purchased with emblems of frost but you actually still need a lot of them in which each of the five pieces cost either 60 or even 95 emblems. The full set cost about 450 emblems.

Nonetheless these are just a mere introduction and the ways on how to obtain some tier 10 gears. In fact if you want to keep your character updated it is a must to get the latest tier. Thus, don’t wait and try to run for some action and obtain tier 10 gears today.

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Many have been anticipating on when would be the next World of Warcraft update be set to their local computers. As such, I myself am also eager in playing Cataclysm in spite if the date is not yet set in stone. However, with various updates and mini discussions in different forums and other WoW related sites, we can’t help but eye on the next update and make it happen real quick.

Blizzard has not yet formally announced as to when would be Cataclysm made available. However they are definite it would be in 2010. We are already halfway through the year and still they haven’t discussed as to when. They already released Starcraft 2 but the next WoW update is still uncertain. We still got six more months to count. However, a new rumor has been circulating and that is when Cataclysm would set it.

Thanks to Activisions’ CFO Thomas Tippl, who sort of spills some specs of details. Blizzard for sure would release Cataclysm in 2010 that is certain. Thomas somehow filters that it would be the fourth quarter of the year. Such announcement was made in line with an interview in relation to Activision’s sales in the second quarter. Perhaps you may be hesitant about this information since anyone can just assume. Well you should read even further.

Thomas claims that such a set date came from a very trusted source. As such Blizzard has a reputation of really tinkering into the details of their games in spite if it would mean delay. I guess their Cataclysm expansion is definitely not an exception. With that said let me quote Blizzard CEO Mike Morhaime, “As with all Blizzard games though, we won’t release until it’s ready”.

In spite of my eagerness to get my hands on trying out Cataclysm, I guess it would be pretty safe to be patient. After all Blizzard has never disappointed us in terms of their games. I am pretty sure they are doing their best to make the next expansion wicked and awesome. However with Thomas’ note I guess we only got to wait for a few more months. Who knows it might be one big surprise from Blizzard to us. Again Cataclysm set date is still uncertain however it is pretty sure it would be in the fourth quarter of the year.

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We know for a fact the World of Warcraft game is pretty famous and popular nowadays. As such, this has also been a target to password stealing and even identity theft. The matter is so prevalent that it not only targets WoW but also other MMOPRG games today. As such Blizzard would like to address this concern by introducing a whole new WoW authenticating procedure.

As such Blizzard introduced their two way factor authentication. This will now be one useful security tool for their player base and protection on their accounts as well. This is in fact a step further than the previous ones they had created. The main issue here is that how can this new authentication step be useful to its gamers.

Blizzard in response to such a dilemma released their press statements with regards to the two way factor authentication. They said this is an extra yet optional security layer for their avid gamers. This is designed to attach to a keychain which is the lightweight and waterproof Blizzard Authenticator. The authenticator is a device that in turn generates a six digit code when you press the button. The codes that will be shown are unique and can be used only once. In addition, it can only be utilized at a given span of time. This must be provided along with the gamers username and password when they are about to sign in the World of Warcraft client.

However as stated this can be an optional security for those who wants it. This can be bought at six euros from their Blizzard Entertainment European websites. It is quite clear that the said company’s intention is to create a safer and more enjoyable game environment for their millions of followers. This in turn can also induce protection on the player’s end in order to protect their accounts, their items and their builds.

But there have been some controversies circulating with regards to the two factor authentication. One is that this cannot prevent account that has already been compromised as such a malware infected host can send the data back to its source. Secondly, there is that issue of usability over security in which the flaws are actually allowing the bypass of the said authentication procedure. Since this has been made optional for gamers, you can opt not to get it or won’t even use it. Thus, given that a certain percentage of player base would not embrace it there would still be instances and accounts hacked that will not be stopped.

In order to address that it would truly be best that the security would originate from the players themselves. Though Blizzard would still be responsible for such because it is their game and their product in the first place, the safety of the accounts must be the responsibility of the player. Thus, always be on the lookout for such. Change your password every now and then and never give it to anyone else. As such, this can be a good start for WoW authenticating that you can control and do on your own.

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