6th Anniversary, Moonkin Hatchling and Lil' Ragnaros Now Available

Update - Added November 29 Patch 4.0.3a Hotfixes and a blue post about the 150mb download you get before entering the game.


150mb "Patch" Download
Originally Posted by Bashiok (Blue Tracker)
It's not a new patch, it's actually "re-downloading" data which will replace current files. It's intended to resolve a few issues including disconnects and 'pink squares'.

As it's not a patch, if you're extremely eager to get into the game (or it's taking too long) you can actually bypass the launcher and run the wow.exe in your game directory and play normally. You can then continue on downloading it later after you're done playing.

WoW's 6th Anniversary
It's WoW's 6th Anniversary in-game! Don't forget to log on all your characters on November 30th or later to get the achievement! Last year, the WoW's 5th Anniversary was available for 2 weeks before Blizzard deactivated it.



Patch 4.0.3a Hotfixes - November 29
Originally Posted by Blizzard (Blue Tracker)

  • Emalon the Storm Watcher is no longer despawning on death and his corpse can be looted normally.
  • Rain of Chaos cast by the warlock versions of Severed Essence in Icecrown Citadel was doing substantially more damage than intended and has been adjusted.
  • Cataclysm leather can no longer be skinned from low-level NPCs.
  • Azure Watch flight master Zaldaan has been reminded that he should hate the Horde.
  • Alchemists Flask bonus for Flask of Steelskin is now consistent with other profession's Stamina buffs.
  • Characters that have Illustrious Grand Master Engineering are now able to use the Gnomish Army Knife without errors.

Druid (Forums / Cataclysm Talent Calculator / Beta Skills/Talents)
  • It should no longer be possible for any druid to maintain the old talent Predatory Instincts.

Hunter (Forums / Cataclysm Talent Calculator / Beta Skills/Talents)
  • The free Aimed Shot from Master Marksman was dealing too little damage. It now deals the same or a little bit more damage than the base Aimed Shot.
  • Spirit Bond is now correctly applied when monkey or dog pets are active.
  • The Gorishi Fledgling Colossus is now longer immobile when tamed.

Paladin (Forums / Cataclysm Talent Calculator / Beta Skills/Talents)
  • Sanctuary now functions correctly for paladins below level 30 and no longer refunds talent points upon relogging or zoning.
  • Light of Dawn casts correctly and does not produce an error when it does not hit a targeted ally.

Quests
  • The Bulging Sack of Gold rewarded upon completion of the quest "Forged Documents" now actually contains gold.
  • The Fireliminator X-21 quest item for the quest "When Science Attacks" is no longer able to be used outside of Azshara.
  • The Mad Magus Tirth's Soul effect from the quest "The Mad Magus" is now zone-bound to Thousand Needles.
  • Players can no longer receive Bloodsail Buccaneers reputation by killing Booty Bay Bruisers when phased after completing the quest "Doublerum".
  • General Grimaxe and his Dark Iron Golem should now correctly spawn for all players on the quest "Grimaxe's Demise".
  • Level 61+ players should now be able to complete the quest "Uther's Blessing" by using the item Chillwind Tribute at Uther's Tomb.
  • "A Mother's Worries" in Wetlands should now display quest text.
  • Players with the Enchanted Imp Sack aura from the quest "Do the Imp-Possible" in Felwood are no longer able to use their mount to carry passengers.
  • Skybreaker Recon Fighters are visible now and it is again possible to complete the quests "Keeping the Alliance Blind" and "Blinding the Eyes in the Sky" in Icecrown.
  • Banshee Essences can now be looted by all party members in Stratholme.
  • The Desolace quest "Satyrical Offerings" is no longer flagged for Cataclysm and can be obtained without the expansion.
  • The Southern Barrens quest "Segmentation Fault: Core Dumped" now correctly awards experience, money, and reputation upon completion.
  • Carrion Scarabs spawned by the Crypt Horrors in Eastern Plaguelands are now correctly level 40.
  • The quest "The Hunter's Way" is now first available at level 8, down from level 10.
  • The murlocs for the quest "Ever So Lonely" now correctly respawn as players capture them.

Moonkin Hatchling and Lil' Ragnaros Now Available
Originally Posted by Blizzard (Blue Tracker)
We're pleased to announce that the two recently revealed in-game pets, Lil' Ragnaros and the Moonkin Hatchling, are now available in the Pet Store section of the online Blizzard Store at a price of $10 each.

Lil' Ragnaros, the Tiniest Firelord

Ragnaros, the dread master of all fire elementals, will return in Cataclysm to avenge his defeat in Molten Core. And what better way to head into battle than with a miniature version of the firelord himself following at your beck and call? Lil' Ragnaros, just like his full-scale namesake, burns with constant fury (not to mention flames that serve as a handy cooking fire) and comes equipped with the legendary hammer Sulfuras. And as a being of pure elemental fire, he has no need to walk from place to place -- he just submerges into the magma below the world's surface when you start walking and reemerges when you stop.

Moonkin Hatchling Charity Pet -- For the Children!

The googly-eyed Moonkin Hatchling, which comes in unique Horde and Alliance versions, will occasionally plant flowers at your feet, and happily /dances with any willing partners. Like last year's Pandaren Monk, the Moonkin Hatchling has a soft spot for helping children. For every Moonkin Hatchling adopted from November 29 through December 31, 2010, Blizzard Entertainment will donate 50% of the $10 purchase price to the Make-A-Wish Foundation®.


Thanks to the support of all the World of Warcraft players out there who purchased the Pandaren Monk last year, we were able to donate more than $1.1 million to Make-A-Wish this past February. We’re looking forward to making another big contribution to this great cause on behalf of the World of Warcraft community following the close of this year’s promotion.

To learn more about the Pet Store, please visit the Pet Store FAQ, and for more information about the Make-A-Wish Foundation® in the U.S. visit www.wish.org and outside the U.S. visit www.worldwish.org.






This article was originally published in forum thread: Moonkin Hatchling and Lil' Ragnaros Now Available started by Boubouille View original post
Published on 2010-11-29 11:14 PM
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  1. mmoc0d8e6c2903's Avatar
    Quote Originally Posted by wildemu View Post
    90% of the time, I forget I can even have companions.
    Thats why there are many pet addons like Guppet to auto summon pets you want.
  1. Kyiran's Avatar
    Being a moonkin, how can I NOT get the moonkin hatchling? Was super disappointed when I found it would be in the online pet-store - lame-o. But isn't he just the cutest little thing EVER?
  1. tokn's Avatar
    Quote Originally Posted by Sensa View Post
    Donating part of the proceeds of an item for sale is as much about driving sales as it is about the particular company being solely motivated by good will. I refer you to the article linked below. As an added bonus for Blizzard, who spent next to nothing creating these virtual pixels, because the donation will be made in their name and not yours they will get a significant tax write off over and above the millions of dollars they make themselves.

    Compare and contrast the Blizzard offer to Yoko Ono's donation of ALL the proceeds from iTune sales of John Lennon's Give Peace a chance to the United Nations until the end of the year if you want to "measure" the scale of Blizzard's generosity.

    If Blizzard were truly motivated by Charity they would voluntarily donate to a variety of charities and/or Champion a particular cause and create a program to promote giving to charities using their vast customer base similar to Ronald McDonald houses which are sponsored by the company as well as individual donations at franchises or any other countless examples.

    While this "offer" is without a doubt a good deal for the Children's Wish Foundation if you think Blizzard's main motivation is charitable giving I have some swamp land in Florida to sell you.

    http://abcnews.go.com/Business/story?id=4022433&page=1
    I couldn't agree with you more.

    I am very disappointed with bliz that we only get an achievement without shelling out extra dollars...

    Edit:

    I can see where this marketing is headed, first it will be vanity items, then it will be non vanity items...
  1. Ijoemomma's Avatar
    I'm not sure if it's just me but I've yet to get the achievement for 6th aniversary
  1. Kirsia's Avatar
    I'm not sure if it's just me but I've yet to get the achievement for 6th aniversary
    Not everywhere is the 30th yet... Also, if it's like previous years, you'll have to log out and back in to get credit for the achievement.
  1. Occasus's Avatar
    Quote Originally Posted by tokn View Post
    I can see where this marketing is headed, first it will be vanity items, then it will be non vanity items...
    There is a huge difference between selling items that have no impact on the game for real money and selling loot for real money. I doubt Blizzard will ever cross that line and I think they are smart enough not to.
  1. tokn's Avatar
    Quote Originally Posted by Occasus View Post
    There is a huge difference between selling items that have no impact on the game for real money and selling loot for real money. I doubt Blizzard will ever cross that line and I think they are smart enough not to.
    That's where you're wrong, greed knows no bounds my friend...
  1. Chimpzilla's Avatar
    Quote Originally Posted by khythil View Post
    I Do not see why they sell these pets for RL money but when it comes to buying gold for that broke toon thats a huge nono, come on blizz you make 99mil a month just off of us signing up monthly, why do you need more money for some dumb pet. Why not put the pet in game and make a cool achievement that you have to do to get the pets. No that would probably be to hard like putting out a game on patch day with no bugs so that the ppl that pay 14.99 a month to you guys can actually say that it was worth it. This in no way has anything bad about mmo-champion you guys are great and thank you for bringing us our nerd news for the day.
    How bout they give half the proceeds to charity and do whatever else with the rest? Seriously, why is a company not entitled to make money? If you don't want to spend money on the pet don't buy it.
  1. tokn's Avatar
    Quote Originally Posted by Chimpzilla View Post
    Seriously, why is a company not entitled to make money?
    Are you serious? What do you think the purchase of game+expac+monthly sub goes towards?
  1. LanceDH's Avatar
    Quote Originally Posted by Charagon View Post
    What a dick move, not having an Anniversary pet this year, but releasing Lil' Rag at the same time.

    I'm surprised they didn't just go ahead and put a link to the Pet Store in the Achievement box.
    What (s)he said
    I normally don't complain about they tricks to make money such as the horse mount, the plushies, ... but this move is just terribly low even though it goes to charity..
    didn't they mention at blizzcon it would be 100% btw? might be wrong, but thought I heared so.
  1. mmoc0d8e6c2903's Avatar
    Quote Originally Posted by tokn View Post
    That's where you're wrong, greed knows no bounds my friend...
    A lot of companies went out of business with a pure profit strategy and disregarding their customers. If they'd ever sell items they would lose money and they know it.
  1. Calene's Avatar
    Quote Originally Posted by tokn View Post
    I can see where this marketing is headed, first it will be vanity items, then it will be non vanity items...
    Having played a few free to play MMORPGS which is financed by selling In-game items I can't see it going further than this. The closest thing Blizzard may do with selling non-vanity items will be if they release a new free-to-play game.

    Anyway, why not complain at your local supermarket for trying to sell you stuff you don't need? I mean, once they offer you something completely new to buy, you should really complain. Blizzard is just like your local super market a company which sells stuff. Occasional they decide to try something new or different, and there is nothiing wrong with this. Blizzard is not any special exception from this. If they are by any chance I would want to hear why.

    Some of you guys seem to think Blizzard is doing some public service thing..they are not lol..
  1. Bamahut's Avatar
    I'm a sucker and got Lil Ragi, to bad it isn't part of the donation!
  1. Zehroh's Avatar
    @ Boubouille the exact date
    "To celebrate, players that log into the game between the dates of November 30th and December 14th will receive a feat of strength added to their Achievements."

    Blue quote http://blue.mmo-champion.com/topic/1...th-anniversary
  1. LanceDH's Avatar
    This is from the EU - english store:

    Once activated, this World of Warcraft in-game pet key applies to all present and future characters on a single North American World of Warcraft license.
  1. Chimpzilla's Avatar
    Quote Originally Posted by tokn View Post
    Are you serious? What do you think the purchase of game+expac+monthly sub goes towards?
    To making money and paying bills. The world doesn't run on charity alone.
  1. TitanTyr's Avatar
    I think its starting to get redundant of mini versions of npcs
  1. mezmir's Avatar
    Wtb mini moonkin with equally mini starfall
  1. shoja's Avatar
    I am going to be flamed big time but I will still say it..... Jesus Christ! Wth are you guys paying for pets specially when you are already paying monthly for the game itself? Everything should be included in the $15/Month but because of retarded people(ones paying for pets) like you they are getting encouraged to make stores like pet store to make/rip more money from people. But yeah those who buy pets from the store are probably going to say, "You don't make any sense" because obviously they are retarded. Hopefully because of you guys they will start selling weapons/armors soon.

    FLAME ON!
  1. Amberdusk's Avatar
    I bought the mini Moonkin today (hey, its for charity!). Absolutely adorable, plus it dances with my druid.

    I was kind of so-so about the mini Rago, until I heard it works as a campfire. LOL
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