Pandaren Blizzcon 2011 Gameplay Video
For those of you who couldn't attend Blizzcon, here is a short gameplay video of the Pandaren starting zone available at Blizzcon 2011. The quality isn't perfect but a few people risked their lives recording it.



Theramore to be destroyed by the Horde in 5.0?
It seems that Theramore will be destroyed by the Horde in the pre-Mists of Pandaria world events, the info was revealed to a couple of taiwanese websites attending a press event with Tom Chilton. Translation from Curll on ScrollsOfLore.
聯盟部落的對立,要如何去強調?
整個戰爭會從潘達利亞的迷霧資料片上市前會啟動世界事件,來強化 聯盟根部落的戰鬥,塞拉摩這城市摧毀讓聯盟 高層非常暴怒,也會以此為契機強化這兩方的戰鬥,未來整個戰鬥會 蔓延在潘達利亞*陸上,部落與聯盟也會在上 面發動許多的戰鬥以及與熊貓人的互動。

Here's the original quote. Let me translate:
The whole war will be ignited during the world event which leading the game into Mist of Pandaria. Theramore will be destroyed and the leaders of Alliance were outrageous at this matter and completely devote themselves into the war, which reach its peak on the continent of Pandaria. The Horde and the Alliance literally fought on the homeland of Pandaria, which pissed the pandarens off.

部落跟聯盟都很喜歡去殺對方的首領,那熊貓人的首領怎麼算?
在潘達利亞*陸上的 npc 多是中立角色,一部分的熊貓人覺得部落跟聯盟帶來厄運,並對它們 帶有敵意,玩家玩的熊貓人是早已脫離潘達利 亞的熊貓人,在等級達到之後選擇加入陣營,所以是沒有首領可以去 扁的。
Most of the pandarens are neutral characters. And some of them thought the Horde and the Alliance only brought doom to their beloved homeland, and have enmity against both factions. The players pandarens are in a different group. They departed Pandaria long ago and choose their own path. They choose their own faction when level 10, so they don't have a faction leader.

Free Diablo 3 and 12-Months WoW Subscription Plan
We covered that a little during the opening ceremony but didn't really have time to clarify because of all the new MoP info raining down on us. A few important points:


  • The Tyrael's Charger mount will be added in Patch 4.3 and is basically going to be available in a few weeks.
  • This is a 12-months commitment, but you can keep paying on a monthly basis.
  • If you decide to purchase the Diablo III Collector's Edition when it's available, and then choose to add your Collector's Edition license key to the Battle.net account associated with your existing World of Warcraft Annual Pass promotion, you will receive all of the benefits associated with the Collector's Edition, plus receive four months of World of Warcraft game time which is eligible towards your 12-month subscription commitment.

Originally Posted by Blizzard (Blue Tracker / Official Forums)
With Deathwing’s shadow looming over Azeroth and the mortal realms of Sanctuary steeling for war against the forces of Diablo, the World of Warcraft Annual Pass has arrived to offer WoW subscribers a chance to participate in both apocalyptic conflicts… without breaking the bank.

For a limited time only, players who make a 12-month subscription commitment to World of Warcraft through the WoW Annual Pass will receive the following epic rewards:


  • Diablo III FREE – Download the digital version via Battle.net for free when the game launches early next year. This is the full game, not a trial edition.
  • Tyrael’s Charger WoW Flying Mount – Ride for the Archangel of Justice on all current and future characters on a single World of Warcraft account. Tyrael’s Charger will arrive via in-game mail with the upcoming launch of patch 4.3.
  • Access to the Next WoW Expansion Beta Test – Get a guaranteed spot in the beta test for the next World of Warcraft expansion (at a time to be announced in the future).
    If you buy the Collector's Edition, you will also get the Fetish Shaman's Spear.

You can pay for the WoW Annual Pass on a monthly basis at $14.99 per month or according to the billing plan of your choice. To participate, you must be 18 or older, have a valid credit card, and have registered a full version of World of Warcraft on or before October 18, 2011.

Sign up for the World of Warcraft Annual Pass here, and then keep an eye on the World of Warcraft community site or the Diablo III community site for future announcements regarding the launch dates of these bonuses.

For more information on this offer, including eligibility requirements and details on how the World of Warcraft Annual Pass applies to players who plan to purchase the Diablo III: Collector’s Edition, please read the full FAQ.
This is a pretty good deal for anyone playing WoW, especially since the time between the last patch of Cataclysm and the beginning of Mists of Pandaria will probably much shorter than it was for WotLK/Cataclysm.





Probably not in the final version of the game
You have to admit, those are pretty good cupcakes. (Source Mike Schramm)

This article was originally published in forum thread: Pandaren Gameplay Video, Theramore Destroyed, Free Diablo 3 12-Months Offer started by Boubouille View original post
Comments 249 Comments
  1. Buu's Avatar
    Quote Originally Posted by Boubouille View Post
    So sad it's Epicus Maximus 2.0 and will never make into live.
    So many different quotes from Blizzard Staff in the scroll...
    Best one is the Alliance motto suggested by Metzen, in the past.
  1. mmoc0a590aa303's Avatar
    lol at horde/ally thing at the end >.< already subbed for 12 months For anyone who does not no the "cancel subscription" button on your battle.net will end up greyed out and when you hover over it your get a little msg saying your signed up to a deal. Basicly if you decide to remove your card your end up getting banned and most likely something via the post telling you to pay it, its a contract after-all think of it like a 12 month phone contract! If you plan on playing for 12 months and want to try diablo and the beta its well worth it imo. Free mount is nice also but everyone on the server will have that mount who is 18+ so dont think your going to look cool riding it about. It will be as cool as a celestial steed or winged guardian!
  1. Byrogan's Avatar
    Looks sooo good, hurry up beta T_T
  1. The Ogdru Jahad's Avatar
    Not gonna lie, the perks you get for such a subscription are pretty damn amazing.
  1. Makronette's Avatar
    Quote Originally Posted by beanburrito View Post
    I hope Jaina dies in the process
    We can only hope... really, really, really, really hard.

    I can imagine the rage Alliance will dish out with Theremore being destroyed, I'm looking forward to hopefully taking part in that, they did try and capture my Warchief after all!
  1. LordSothe's Avatar
    Oh wow, more Horde favoritism. What a surprise. Ally can't destroy Stonard in SoS because of the mage port, but suddenly it's a non-issue when flipped around. I bet Jaina survives, and continues to serve as a Horde sympathizer.
  1. CakeomgCake's Avatar
    Male panda is just so disturbingly ugly. Pandas should always be able to wear a gigantic hat to cover their ugly faces. Female panda will be even worse.... "Stop QQ u faggot, dont play panda then, hater!" Of course I wont play some dumb panda, but I know that one day I'll get ganked by a male panda wearing a pink topknot. All gnomes in the world wont be able to generate as much rage as 1 panda can.
  1. Kathranis's Avatar
    What's most likely going to happen, IMO, is that Theramore will be destroyed, which will prompt Kul Tiras into joining the Alliance. Then Kul Tiras will rebuild Theramore as their new seat of power in Kalimdor, with a much more powerful military force.
  1. The Ogdru Jahad's Avatar
    so wait...simply by clicking the thing that says yes, I'll pay for 12 months more of wow at $14.99 like I've been doing for years means that I get diablo 3 for free as well as the in game mount and guaranteed MoP beta? Is that how it is? No strings attached?
  1. finbarr's Avatar
    They should make a Pandaren choose a red pill or blue pill to join Horde or Alliance
  1. Strafer's Avatar
    They buffed up the textures, nice.
  1. micho's Avatar
    Quote Originally Posted by The Ogdru Jahad View Post
    so wait...simply by clicking the thing that says yes, I'll pay for 12 months more of wow at $14.99 like I've been doing for years means that I get diablo 3 for free as well as the in game mount and guaranteed MoP beta? Is that how it is? No strings attached?
    cant stop paying for 12 months that is the only "string"
  1. Naposim1337's Avatar
    so theramore destroyed.... aliance getting screwed again... which region will horde lose? We should finally re-capture lorderon
  1. Inexxa's Avatar
    Quote Originally Posted by The Ogdru Jahad View Post
    so wait...simply by clicking the thing that says yes, I'll pay for 12 months more of wow at $14.99 like I've been doing for years means that I get diablo 3 for free as well as the in game mount and guaranteed MoP beta? Is that how it is? No strings attached?

    No strings as long as you always pay at the end of the month or bye bye everything :P
  1. 7seti's Avatar
    Quote Originally Posted by The Ogdru Jahad View Post
    so wait...simply by clicking the thing that says yes, I'll pay for 12 months more of wow at $14.99 like I've been doing for years means that I get diablo 3 for free as well as the in game mount and guaranteed MoP beta? Is that how it is? No strings attached?
    You keep paying monthly, or every 3 or 6 months if you prefer. It just means you can't cancel your subscription for 12 months. If you are pretty sure you'd keep playing during that time anyway, it's a good deal.
  1. The Ogdru Jahad's Avatar
    Quote Originally Posted by micho View Post
    cant stop paying for 12 months that is the only "string"
    great ty! Just signed up for it, def going to be playing diablo 3, and probably going to play WoW another year to test out the failure of MoP (opinion).
  1. Azgraal's Avatar
    Quote Originally Posted by The Ogdru Jahad View Post
    so wait...simply by clicking the thing that says yes, I'll pay for 12 months more of wow at $14.99 like I've been doing for years means that I get diablo 3 for free as well as the in game mount and guaranteed MoP beta? Is that how it is? No strings attached?
    yes, exept if you break the deal and suddenly stop paying during that 12month period you will be sued, much likely if you dont pay your internet or electrical bill.
  1. The Ogdru Jahad's Avatar
    Quote Originally Posted by Migas11 View Post
    yes, exept if you break the deal and suddenly stop paying during that 12month period you will be sued, much likely if you dont pay your internet or electrical bill.
    better go let the parents know then!
  1. Poper's Avatar
    No promotion for Latin America.........
  1. MysticalOS's Avatar
    Quote Originally Posted by LordSothe View Post
    Oh wow, more Horde favoritism. What a surprise. Ally can't destroy Stonard in SoS because of the mage port, but suddenly it's a non-issue when flipped around. I bet Jaina survives, and continues to serve as a Horde sympathizer.
    yeah, i was on board with southshore. Surrounded by horde with no nearby alliance support. It should have falen long ago. But stonard is exact same thing as southshore, it's in an aliance prdominant area, with no horde support, and somehow alliance is too incompient to take out a hick horde town in middle of no where?

    to top it off, a major port to fall so easy is just silly. clearly the design teams feels aliance are so dumb an incompitant that they cant even take a horde hick town with no support in middle of no where when they have it surrounded, nor can they defend a hub with tons of support reinforcements and tactical advantage, being a navel port and jaina there being all types of mage awesome porting any invadors out of city into the middle of ocean. a town that in 4.0.3 was able to even push their troops forward into souther barrens. now they go from getting stronger to blatently incompitent?

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