Patch 6.2.3 PTR - Build 20655, Blue Posts, Overwatch Beta, Artanis Trailer

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Welcome to the Overwatch Beta - Livestream, Tutorial, A Word From Blizzard

Patch 6.2.3 PTR - Build 20655
There was a small PTR build tonight with no major changes.

• Cataclysm Timewalking was added to the calendar.
• Depending on the patch release date, our first live Cataclysm Timewalking event will be November 18 or January 27.
• The calendar description is currently incorrect, but the required level will be 86 or higher.
• The Infinite Timereaver mount got a description in the mount journal - Fickle and savage, these drakes slip in and out of time until they find a worthy rider.
• Crafted items can now be upgraded

New Icons

Cataclysm Timewalking

New Items

Level	Type	Name
100	Quest	Scouting Missive: The Pit
100	Quest	Scouting Missive: The Pit
100	Quest	Scouting Missive: The Heart of Shattrath
100	Quest	Scouting Missive: The Heart of Shattrath

Spell Changes

Monk (Forums, Talent Calculator)

• Blackout Kick (Brewmaster) Kick with a blast of Chi energy, dealing [ 521.1% of Mainhand Min DPS + 260.6% of Offhand Min DPS + 173.7% of AP - 6 ] to [ 521.1% of Mainhand Max DPS + 260.6% of Offhand Max DPS + 173.7% of AP + 6 [ 573.3% of Mainhand Min DPS + 286.6% of Offhand Min DPS + 191.1% of AP - 7 ] to [ 573.3% of Mainhand Max DPS + 286.6% of Offhand Max DPS + 191.1% of AP + 7 ;] Physical damage, and increasing your parry chance by 10% for 6 sec.
• Blackout Kick (Mistweaver) Kick with a blast of Chi energy, dealing [ 781.7% of Mainhand Min DPS + 173.7% of AP - 6 ] to [ 781.7% of Mainhand Max DPS + 173.7% of AP + 6 [ 859.9% of Mainhand Min DPS + 191.1% of AP - 7 ] to [ 859.9% of Mainhand Max DPS + 191.1% of AP + 7 ;] Physical damage, and increasing your critical strike chance by 20% for 20 sec Also deals [ 781.7% of Mainhand Min DPS + 173.7% of AP - 6 ] to [ 781.7% of Mainhand Max DPS + 173.7% of AP + 6 [ 859.9% of Mainhand Min DPS + 191.1% of AP - 7 ] to [ 859.9% of Mainhand Max DPS + 191.1% of AP + 7 ;] damage to up to 50 additional nearby targets.
• Blackout Kick (Windwalker) Kick with a blast of Chi energy, dealing [ 521.1% of Mainhand Min DPS + 260.6% of Offhand Min DPS + 173.7% of AP - 6 ] to [ 521.1% of Mainhand Max DPS + 260.6% of Offhand Max DPS + 173.7% of AP + 6 ] Physical damage. [ 573.3% of Mainhand Min DPS + 286.6% of Offhand Min DPS + 191.1% of AP - 7 ] to [ 573.3% of Mainhand Max DPS + 286.6% of Offhand Max DPS + 191.1% of AP + 7 ] Physical damage.
• Tiger Palm (Brewmaster, Windwalker) Attack with the palm of your hand, dealing [ 293.1% of Mainhand Min DPS + 146.6% of Offhand Min DPS + 97.7% of AP - 3 ] to [ 293.1% of Mainhand Max DPS + 146.6% of Offhand Max DPS + 97.7% of AP + 3 [ 351.8% of Mainhand Min DPS + 175.9% of Offhand Min DPS + 117.3% of AP - 4 ] to [ 351.8% of Mainhand Max DPS + 175.9% of Offhand Max DPS + 117.3% of AP + 4 ;] damage, and causing your attacks to ignore 30% of armor for 20 sec.
• Tiger Palm (Mistweaver) Attack with the palm of your hand, dealing [ 439.7% of Mainhand Min DPS + 97.7% of AP - 3 ] to [ 439.7% of Mainhand Max DPS + 97.7% of AP + 3 [ 527.7% of Mainhand Min DPS + 117.3% of AP - 4 ] to [ 527.7% of Mainhand Max DPS + 117.3% of AP + 4 ;] damage, and causing your attacks to ignore 30% of armor for 20 sec.

Windwalker

• Fists of Fury (Brewmaster, Windwalker) Pummel all targets in front of you, stunning them and dealing [ 1,578.6% of Mainhand Min DPS + 789.3% of Offhand Min DPS + 1,052.4% of AP + 1,578.6% of Mainhand Max DPS + 789.3% [ 1,894.3% of Mainhand Min DPS + 947.1% of Offhand Min DPS + 1,262.9% of AP + 1,894.3% of Mainhand Max DPS + 947.1% of Offhand Max DPS ] damage over 4 sec.
• Fists of Fury (Mistweaver) Pummel all targets in front of you, stunning them and dealing [ 2,368% of Mainhand Min DPS + 1,052.4% of AP + 2,368% [ 2,841.4% of Mainhand Min DPS + 1,262.9% of AP + 2,841.4% of Mainhand Max DPS ] damage over 4 sec.

Windwalker & Mistweaver

• Rising Sun Kick (Brewmaster) You kick upwards, dealing [ 857.1% of Mainhand Min DPS + 428.6% of Offhand Min DPS + 285.7% of AP - 10 ] to [ 857.1% of Mainhand Max DPS + 428.6% of Offhand Max DPS + 285.7% of AP + 10 [ 942.9% of Mainhand Min DPS + 471.4% of Offhand Min DPS + 314.3% of AP - 11 ] to [ 942.9% of Mainhand Max DPS + 471.4% of Offhand Max DPS + 314.3% of AP + 11 ;] damage and causing all enemies within 8 yards to take 20% increased damage from your abilities for 15 sec.
• Rising Sun Kick (Mistweaver) You kick upwards, dealing [ 1,285.7% of Mainhand Min DPS + 285.7% of AP - 10 ] to [ 1,285.7% of Mainhand Max DPS + 285.7% of AP + 10 [ 1,414.3% of Mainhand Min DPS + 314.3% of AP - 11 ] to [ 1,414.3% of Mainhand Max DPS + 314.3% of AP + 11 ;] damage and causing all enemies within 8 yards to take 20% increased damage from your abilities for 15 sec.
• Rising Sun Kick (Windwalker) You kick upwards, dealing [ 857.1% of Mainhand Min DPS + 428.6% of Offhand Min DPS + 285.7% of AP - 10 ] to [ 857.1% of Mainhand Max DPS + 428.6% of Offhand Max DPS + 285.7% of AP + 10 [ 942.9% of Mainhand Min DPS + 471.4% of Offhand Min DPS + 314.3% of AP - 11 ] to [ 942.9% of Mainhand Max DPS + 471.4% of Offhand Max DPS + 314.3% of AP + 11 ;] damage, reducing the effectiveness of healing on the target for 10 sec, and causing all enemies within 8 yards to take 20% increased damage from your abilities for 15 sec.

Blue Posts

On Inactivity and Freeing Names
In general names are taken in WoW on a "first come, first served" basis. We do realise that having the name of your dreams taken by an inactive character can be a pretty disheartening experience, particularly in cases where you may be moving from one realm to another.

World of Warcraft has a lot of different types of players, some choose to just focus on a handful of characters and work to getting them to max level and beyond, while others play a large number of characters across multiple realms but may get hardly any to max level. We have to strike a fine balance in this regard as no playstyle is any less "valid." No matter which period of inactivity we choose to go for, it will always be too long for someone, and too short for someone else. Ultimately we landed on our current policy which you can see at:

https://eu.battle.net/support/en/art...ased-for-reuse

Having said that, there has been a lot of great feedback in this thread which I will be forwarding on. Thanks for taking the time to constructively share your thoughts about this matter! (Blue Tracker / Official Forums)

Overwatch Beta - Tutorial
Overwatch comes with a tutorial to teach people more about the game.

Overwatch Beta - Developer Update
The Overwatch team put out a short video to give players more information about what to expect from beta.

Overwatch Beta FAQ

Q. How can I opt-in to the Overwatch Closed Beta?
A. To opt into the beta, visit your Beta Profile Settings page in Account Management, check the "Overwatch" box under "Beta Tests I'm Interested In," and then click "Update Preferences." Alternatively, you can also sign up by clicking here.

Please note that opting in will not guarantee you access to the Closed Beta.

Q. How are Closed Beta participants selected?
A. Beta testers are chosen based on many factors, including your Battle.net region, when you signed up, your computer hardware specifications, and an element of luck. We are also inviting select journalists and community contributors from around the world on a case-by-case basis.

Q. How will I know if I'm selected to participate in the Closed Beta?
A. If you are selected to participate in the Closed Beta, you will receive an invite via email. Invites will always be sent to the email address associated with your Battle.net account.

To help avoid phishing attempts, if you believe you've received an invite, it's best to refrain from clicking on any links in the email(s) you receive. Instead, you can verify that your account has been granted a Closed Beta license in Battle.net Account Management.

Q. Will there be any other ways to get into the Closed Beta besides opting-in?
A. Not at this time. Also, please note that Overwatch beta keys do not exist. Access to the Closed Beta will be provided solely through account flagging.

Q. How many players do you plan to invite to the Closed Beta?
A. The number of players we invite will be largely based on our testing needs. We also want to make sure the game’s matchmaking system remains in a relatively healthy place throughout this phase of testing. As a result, if we determine we need more players to test new features or keep matches running smoothly, we’ll continue to add people to the Closed Beta from our opt-in pool.

Q. What gameplay regions is the Closed Beta available in?
A. The Closed Beta is currently available in the Americas and Europe gameplay regions. We have plans to bring the beta to our Asia gameplay region at a later date. For more information on which countries are associated with each of our gameplay regions, click here.

Game performance for players in some regions, such as Australia, New Zealand, Southeast Asia, and Central and South America may be sub-optimal during the beta. If you experience issues with gameplay like high latency, excessive loading times, or long matchmaking queues, please be sure to post in our beta forums so that we can work to make improvements.

Q. What languages are supported in the Closed Beta?
A.The Closed Beta currently supports 10 languages: English, French, German, Castilian Spanish, Polish, Italian, Russian, Latin American Spanish, and Brazilian Portuguese. Localization is not yet complete for all languages, however, so some content may still appear in English during the beta.

Q. If I get invited to the Closed Beta, can I stream or create content about the game?
A. Absolutely! There is no non-disclosure agreement (NDA) for the Closed Beta. You are encouraged to take screenshots, livestream your play sessions, record feedback videos—whatever your heart desires. The game is still a work in progress, though, so we appreciate your understanding when you encounter bugs, graphical errors, or other issues.

Q. Can I run tournaments with a prize pool during the Closed Beta?
A. Yes! You are welcome to run tournaments (with or without prize pools) during the Closed Beta. However, given the size and scope of this phase of beta, we will not be issuing tournament licenses for large-scale events with prize pools over $10k. For smaller events, please review our Community Tournament Guidelines before you begin planning to make sure your community tournament is in compliance.

If you would like to begin discussing your tournament plans for after game launch, or have any other questions, feel free to reach out to tourneyinfo@blizzard.com any time.

Q. How long will the Closed Beta last?
A. This phase of the Closed Beta will conclude before the end of the year. We don't have an exact date to share at this time, but we'll be sure to provide testers with advanced notice.

Q. Will any progress I make during the Closed Beta carry over to the live game?
A. No. We've no plans at this time for your activity during the Closed Beta to carry over.

Q. If I don't get into the Closed Beta, am I guaranteed access to a Beta Test Weekend?
A. No. While Beta Test Weekends will include a much larger number of players than Closed Beta, they will also be invite-only. You'll need to opt-in to the Overwatch beta to be eligible.

Q. How do I opt-in to the Beta Test Weekends?
A. There is no special opt-in process for Beta Test Weekends. If you opted-in for the beta, you're all set!

As a reminder: To opt into the beta, visit your Beta Profile Settings page in Account Management, check the "Overwatch" box under "Beta Tests I'm Interested In," and then click "Update Preferences." Alternatively, you can also sign up by clicking here.
Again, please note that opting in will not guarantee you access to a Beta Test Weekend.

Q. What are the system requirements for the Closed Beta?
A. See below!

Minimum (targeting 30fps):

• Operating system: Windows® Vista/7/ 8/10 64-bit (latest Service Pack)
• Processor: Intel® Core™ i3 or AMD Phenom™ X3 865
• Video: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 460, ATI Radeon™ HD 4850, or Intel® HD Graphics 4400
• Memory: 768 MB VRAM, 4 GB System RAM
• Storage: 7200 RPM with 5 GB available HD space

Recommended (targeting 60fps on Medium settings):

• Operating system: Windows® Vista/7/ 8/10 64-bit (latest Service Pack)
• Processor: Intel® Core™ i5 or AMD Phenom™ II X3, 2.8 GHz
• Video: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 660 or ATI Radeon™ HD 7950
• Memory: 2 GB VRAM, 6 GB System RAM
• Storage: 7200 RPM with 5 GB available HD space

For the best performance, please be sure to update to the latest drivers available for your graphics card.

Due to potential changes, the system requirements for this game may change over time.

Q. Will Mac users be able to participate in the beta?
A. We're developing Overwatch for Windows-based PCs only, so a Mac-specific beta will not be provided.

Q. What is the business model for Overwatch?
A. We have not announced the business model for Overwatch at this time.

Q. When will the game be released?
A. We have not announced the release date for Overwatch at this time.

Heroes of the Storm – Artanis Trailer
The Artanis trailer was released today!

[moveth]

It'd be really cool to actually get into a beta when it's relevant. :^)

[Isendre]

Not a popular streamer or YouTuber? Don't expect to get into the Overwatch beta any time soon.

[gold2583]

"Depending on the patch release date, our first live Cataclysm Timewalking event will be November 18 or January 27."

That's...a big jump. Wonder why such a different start time?

[Xene]

"Depending on the patch release date, our first live Cataclysm Timewalking event will be November 18 or January 27."

That's...a big jump. Wonder why such a different start time?

Because in between will be other xpac timewalking, or the pvp/pet/apexis ones.

[Nevcairiel]

"Depending on the patch release date, our first live Cataclysm Timewalking event will be November 18 or January 27."

That's...a big jump. Wonder why such a different start time?

There should be 8 events with Cataclysm Timewalking, so 8 weeks between events. Although these dates suggest 10 weeks?

[gold2583]

There should be 8 events with Cataclysm Timewalking, so 8 weeks between events. Although these dates suggest 10 weeks?

That makes a lot of sense. Thanks!

[Polybius]

Am I seeing things? WoW's 11th Anniversary one-week event?

[TrollShaman]

Chaud you should note that those are monk tooltip updates from 6.2.2 before people yell about monk buffs

[Fenzha]

A. Beta testers are chosen based on many factors, including your Battle.net region, when you signed up, your computer hardware specifications, and an element of luck. We are also inviting select journalists and community contributors from around the world on a case-by-case basis.

What they really mean is they invited every youtuber/streamer/friend they had and sprinkled a few randoms in to not make it look bias.

[Nevcairiel]

Am I seeing things? WoW's 11th Anniversary one-week event?

This event is in the current in-game calendar already.

[Deleted]

oh cool, it's beta for streamers that are not even gonna play it after release

[Deleted]

what does it means : Crafted items can now be upgraded

can we upgrade the items to more than 705 or 715 ?

[Deleted]

oh cool, it's beta for streamers that are not even gonna play it after release

The prupose of the beta is not to bind player to the game - so what does it make a difference if a beta youtuber will play after beta or not?
Publicity has more value - you guys will play overwatch no matter if you get into beta or not - so why bother putting you into the beta and losing the opportunity to get a proper publicity from youtubers. They can reach many you only reach few or at best gave mediocre feedback about bugs.

[Deleted]

what does it means : Crafted items can now be upgraded

can we upgrade the items to more than 705 or 715 ?

Upgradeable with Valor.

[Fenzha]

The prupose of the beta is not to bind player to the game - so what does it make a difference if a beta youtuber will play after beta or not?
Publicity has more value - you guys will play overwatch no matter if you get into beta or not - so why bother putting you into the beta and losing the opportunity to get a proper publicity from youtubers. They can reach many you only reach few or at best gave mediocre feedback about bugs.

A beta test should be about testing the game and making it fit for release, they can do the whole hype thing later on when they know it works.

And with streamers doing the testing, half the time they are talking to chat etc and not paying attention to stuff going on in the game.

[Deleted]

I had hoped that 6.2.3 would be released this week
The lack of release + the delay on Hellsing abridge 6 makes for a pretty sad halloween T_T

On the other hand, i'm gonna go and see Spectre so it's not all too bad i guess :s

[Azrile]

A beta test should be about testing the game and making it fit for release, they can do the whole hype thing later on when they know it works.

And with streamers doing the testing, half the time they are talking to chat etc and not paying attention to stuff going on in the game.

Beta testing stopped being about testing 10 years ago. Alpha is about testing, Beta is 90% marketing 10% testing.

[Barael]

"your computer hardware specifications"

Where in the goddamn hell is the option to input/update your computer specs in Battle.Net account management these days? Mine are probably half a decade out of date if not more.

[Isheria]

Your computer hardware specifications are automatically pulled and updated from the battle.net launcher so blizzard knows exactly what hardware you're using without you needing to manually update them.