Patch 4.0.3a (undocumented changes) | |||||
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“The Shattering” | |||||
File:WorldMap-World-cata.jpg The reshaped Azeroth | |||||
Release date | 2010-11-23 | ||||
Initial version | 13329 | ||||
Interface .toc | 40000 | ||||
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General
- A new starting experience for gnomes is now available, starting at [1] Pinned Down.
- New starting experience for trolls is also available with starting quest [1] The Rise of the Darkspear.
- New background music for many old-world zones has been added.
- Experience required to advance between level 71 and 80 has been reduced by 20%.
- Experience required to advance between level 84 and 85 has been increased from what it was in beta.
World environment
- Main article: Patch 4.0.3a (world changes)
- The Shattering, or Cataclysm, has taken place, drastically reshaping the world. Since the resulting changes to the world environment are massive, they are listed on their own page.
Achievements
- Quest achievements for old world zones are now split by zone, the way it is done for Outland and Northrend.
- Dungeon & Raid Emblem and all its subsequent achievements have been removed.
- World Explorer now requires Explore Cataclysm. As such, it is currently impossible to complete before the release of the Cataclysm expansion. However, players who obtained this achievement before the patch keep it even without exploring Cataclysm zones.
NPCs
- Anduin Wrynn has grown up, and now uses a custom adolescent model, as well as new voiceover.
- Malfurion Stormrage and Thrall have new unique models.
- Pre-Cataclysm Goblin NPCs now use the new models.
- Flight masters are now level 85, up from level 65.
Classes
Hunter
- Starter pets:
Paladin
- Draenei paladins now have their own class mounts: Exarch's Elekk and Great Exarch's Elekk.
- Tauren paladins now have their own class mounts: Sunwalker Kodo and Great Sunwalker Kodo.
Professions
Herbalism
- Experience gained from gathering herbs has been increased.
Mining
- Experience gained from Mining has been increased.
Reputation
- Playable faction reputation quartermasters have been added to capital cities.
User Interface
- A new login screen has been implemented, showing Deathwing setting Stormwind in flames. [1]
- New loading screens have been implemented for Kalimdor, Eastern Kingdoms, Outland and Northrend, displaying:
- Kalimdor: Cairne Bloodhoof, Garrosh Hellscream, Trade Prince Gallywix, Vol'jin, Velen, Tyrande Whisperwind;
- Eastern Kingdoms: Sylvanas Windrunner, Lor'themar Theron, King Genn Greymane, Gelbin Mekkatorque, Magni Bronzebeard, Varian Wrynn;
- Outland: Akama, Maiev Shadowsong;
- Northrend: Bolvar Fordragon (the new Lich King);
- Character creation screens for gnomes and trolls have been updated with new backgrounds, featuring the Gnomeregan surface and Echo Isles respectively.
- The Azeroth world map, maps of Kalimdor and the Eastern Kingdoms, and most old-world zone maps have been updated for the Cataclysm changes, and now feature a different visual style reminiscent of TBC/Wrath maps.
- The PvP interface has been updated to support rated battlegrounds. It also allows creating an arena team without visiting an arena master.
References
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