Download Cataclysm without Preorder

[Gundu]

So, you want to download the Cataclysm data but don't want or haven't gotten a preorder from Blizzard? Simply go into your WTF folder, open the Config.WTF in a text editor, and change

SET accounttype "LK"

to

SET accounttype "CT"

Note that changing that in the Launcher.WTF is not necessary. In fact, doing so ONLY in that file will cause it to revert back to LK. Once you have made the change, fire up the launcher and grab the (thus far) 700mb download.

Enjoy!

[SycamoreTree]

And just a quick note that you will not get any cinematics downloading it this way.

[Deleted]

You are gonna be banned :P but it works

[Zethras]

Banhammer activation in 3...2...1...

[Trispec]

I can confirm that this works, i am doing it right now.

[Apoc11]

http://wow.joystiq.com/2010/10/29/wa...ing-heres-how/

NOTE: Blizzard has approved use of this method. It is not against the ToS, EULA, or any other acronym.


That is all

[balgus82]

Blues are the ones who told everyone how to do this http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/th...92&pageNo=1#15

[Squirreludecker]

And just a quick note that you will not get any cinematics downloading it this way.

if you value the cinematics, then you can install them from the dvd you get in the box.

[Deleted]

http://wow.joystiq.com/2010/10/29/wa...ing-heres-how/
http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/th...sid=1&pageNo=2

A blue says there's nothing wrong with it.

Edit: Aww someone beat me to it .

[Finalwish]

Yep that works. Least now I can get it over and done with until my cash goes into my debit card.

[Guenhwyvaria]

Oh wow its that simple thanks! I was wondering what was the trigger to get the extra data. I'm getting the collectors edition but I always use the digital downloads so its all set up so I don't have to use the disk.

[Arck908]

10/10 Awesome find, DL these now before the shit storm of people need to DL the night of. BE PREPARED!