This is somewhat “late” news as it was mentioned yesterday. Yet I already have a beta post about it here. It also covers about the latest beta build.
So, I originally thought when I saw this, that this could possibly mean the end of beta testing. Not true. Infact, it’s happened before. They say it happens before every expansion launch. Yet I’ve never seen it since I’ve been occupied with other things.
The only times I remember being on the PTR, were before and after Cata. I can’t remember the exact reason of the first time, but I can remember the second.
I think it was to test the Darkmoon Faire, as Blizzard’s way to prove that Deathwing’s re-arrival doesn’t mean the end of the world… of Warcraft.
This one, is the Pre-Release content of what we’ll be doing before entering the Dark Portal; fully explaining the “why”, that we’re going to Draenor. Just… not explaining the “how” and “what”, as in how is this happening and what is causing it. The only answer you’re given is “Who the fuck CARES?! They’re here! You’re the hero! Do your job and kill them! Save Azeroth!”
Of course, this isn’t the answer we’re looking for. Especially ones that never read the War Crimes novel. I’m still cautiously optimistic that they will give us the answer we seek, in the form of a cinematic.
The news also mentions three exciting changes for my dungeon soloing career. The Dragon Soul raid and ICC are soloable as a Level 90! I personally wouldn’t attempt to do these ’till Level 100. Higher level = Less risk of utter failure.
But to have the Dragon Soul raid…the thing I worked my ass off for to be a part of, soloable? To finally have me land the killer blow on Deathwing, and be the savior of Azeroth? … I dunno. Since I already killed the black bastard, I don’t know if I want to do that again.
That was a… mildly-disturbing era in my WoW history(getting my dragon form, fearing the world would end if I didn’t act, etc), and I don’t wish to relive it. Why I haven’t even solo’d any of the Cata dungeons on the beta.
The final change, is something that annoyed me greatly when soloing Uldar as a Level 100 on the beta. The “I remember you… on the mountain” guy will no longer reset when he drops down into the arena. Thank god for that!
Though I do wish they fixed the zeppelin encounter in ICC. Maybe they don’t see it as broken on their end, and something I caused? Interesting. Maybe I should try it again.
Anyway, this is all that’s all the PTR. Meaning, beta testing will continue to go on. I’m glad, as there’s still a shitload of content not yet added(especially in Gorgrond).