World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King Options

[Evolvian]

World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King sera la prochaine extansion du jeux. Elle sera surement dévoilée à la BlizzCon qui aura lieu les 3 et 4 août 2007 (donc demain et après demain) à l'Anaheim Convention Center, situé au 800, West Katella Avenue, Anaheim, CA 92802, Californie, USA.


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FAQ for World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King

What are the features of the new expansion?

Wrath of the Lich King builds on the rich foundation established in World of Warcraft and The Burning Crusade, providing a wealth of new content for players to explore. The harsh, forbidding continent of Northrend, home of the Lich King and his undead minions, will be uncovered on the world map, and to contend with the new challenges found there, players will be able to advance to level 80, acquiring potent new abilities and talents along the way.

In addition, Wrath of the Lich King will introduce the death knight hero class to World of Warcraft. Once certain criteria are met, players will be able to create a new death knight character, which will start at a high level. Furthermore, player-vs.-player battles will reach a new level of intensity with the addition of siege weapons and destructible buildings, not to mention a new battleground. There will also be an abundance of new quests, dungeons, monsters, items, and recipes -- as well as a new profession, inscription -- for players to try out. The expansion will include some additional character-customization options for players as well. We'll be going into more detail on all of these features in the months ahead.

How will the death knight class fit into the game?

The death knight combines martial prowess with dark, necromantic energies. Players might be familiar with the death knight from previously released Warcraft games -- most recently, in the campaigns for Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos and the Frozen Throne expansion, the former paladin Arthas became a death knight and wreaked havoc across Azeroth and Northrend before fusing with the spirit of Ner'zhul to become the Lich King. The death knight is the first hero class in World of Warcraft; once certain criteria are met, players will unlock the ability to create a new death knight character, which will begin play at a high experience level. We're currently exploring various options for how the death knight will play and the types of abilities at its disposal, and we'll be revealing more information about this new class as we get further along in development.

Will the death knight have any abilities from previously released Warcraft games?

The way we portrayed death knights in past Warcraft games is certainly a source of inspiration, but we are still determining how best to capture that feel within the mechanics of World of Warcraft, and haven't made any final determinations on specific abilities.

What role will the death knight play in groups and raids?

In general terms, the death knight can be considered a type of class that combines damage dealing and tanking, but naturally it will have an array of unique abilities as well.

What races will be allowed to play death knights?

We haven't yet made a final determination about which races can be death knights. However, the class will be available to both the Alliance and the Horde.

Will there be additional hero classes in the future?

Yes, we do intend to add more hero classes in the future, but right now our focus is on the current expansion.

What is the story background of the expansion?

Players last visited Northrend in the Warcraft III expansion, when Arthas Menethil fused with the spirit of Ner'zhul to become the Lich King, one of the most powerful entities in the Warcraft universe. He now broods atop the Frozen Throne, deep in Icecrown Citadel, clutching the rune blade Frostmourne and marshaling the undead armies of the Scourge. In Wrath of the Lich King, the greatest champions of the Alliance and the Horde will do battle with the Scourge amid Northrend's howling winds and fields of jagged ice, and ultimately face the Lich King himself.

Will players actually get to encounter Arthas himself?

Players will be skirmishing with the minions of Arthas from the moment they set foot on Northrend. He will be a constant presence as players progress through the expansion content -- which will culminate in a showdown with the dread Lich King himself.

Can you discuss some of the new talents and abilities that will be available from level 70 to level 80?

As with character advancement up to level 70, players will gain access to an array of potent and exciting new abilities and talents as they make their way from level 70 to level 80. However, it's still too early to get into specifics on these.

How long will it take to advance from level 70 to level 80?

We were pleased with the pacing from level 60 to level 70 in The Burning Crusade, and we intend to take a similar approach to pacing character advancement in Wrath of the Lich King. However, the specific amount of time that it will take players to reach level 80 will vary widely based on play style.

What can you reveal about Northrend?

The first area of Northrend we're showcasing is the Howling Fjord, a region of grasslands overlooking massive cliffs at the southeastern edge of the continent. This, along with the Borean Tundra, is the front line of the war against Arthas, and players will come face to face with his minions as soon as they set foot on Northrend. Eventually, as players progress further, they will explore the Grizzly Hills, Dragonblight, and more. We'll be showing off some of these new areas in the months ahead.

What's the level requirement to enter Northrend?

Players of any level who have purchased the expansion can visit Northrend. However, all of the content is designed for players level 68 and up.

How many new dungeons will be in the expansion?

The first dungeon players will enter is Utgarde Keep, which is intended for five players around level 70. Utgarde is inhabited by the Vrykul, a Viking-like race bent on proving their strength to the Lich King, who will raise the most worthy of their warriors to serve him beyond the grave. We intend to provide a variety of dungeons comparable to that in The Burning Crusade and will be revealing more details about some of these in the months ahead.

Do you plan to continue with the 25-player model for raids?

Yes, we've been pleased with the tactics, intensity, and variety of the 25-player raid model, and plan to continue with it.

In what ways will players be able to further customize their characters in the expansion?

In addition to the numerous new character-customization options that will be available with all of the new weapons and armor added by the expansion, we'll be offering some fun ways to alter both existing and new characters with regard to dances and hairstyles, but we're not ready to go into more detail just yet.

What can you reveal about the new profession coming with the expansion?

Inscription allows the player to permanently enhance their spells and abilities and to create mysterious items of power to use, trade, and sell.

What can players expect with regard to player-vs.-player combat in the expansion?

Players will be able to take control of siege weapons and use them to destroy opposing buildings, adding a new layer of complexity to PvP battles. Naturally, we'll be providing some fun places to put these new tools to good use, and we'll be revealing more information about them in the months ahead, in addition to the new battleground content being added.

Can you give a sneak peek at the new recipes and items in the expansion?

There will be hundreds of new recipes and thousands of new items available, but we're not ready to discuss specific examples just yet.

How many zones will be in the expansion?

Northrend will be roughly equivalent to Outland in terms of size and scope.

Will there be any new cinematic scenes?

Yes, our cinematics department is hard at work preparing a new intro movie for the expansion.

Release/Availability

Do you need to own the expansion to play with friends who have it?

There will be many aspects of the expansion that will be available to all players. However, in order to experience certain content, such as Northrend, or be able to play as a death knight, players must purchase the expansion.

Will there be an open beta test of the expansion?

We have not yet determined whether the expansion will require an open beta test. If we do decide to conduct a beta test, details will be posted on the official World of Warcraft website once we've gotten further along in the development process.

When will the expansion be released? How much will it cost?

We have not yet announced a release date for the expansion set. However, we expect to announce further details, including the release date and price, on our community website in the months ahead. Please stay tuned to for more information.

Will there be a collector's edition?

We have not yet made any determination about whether there will be a collector's edition of Wrath of the Lich King. We'll be announcing details such as this closer to release.

Will a Mac version be available simultaneously with the PC version?

Yes. As with all of our games, Wrath of the Lich King will be compatible with and optimized for both the Windows and Macintosh platforms.

What are the system requirements?

We'll continue to ensure that the game is playable on a wide range of hardware. However, we have not made a final determination on the system requirements as yet.

Will the expansion be released globally at the same time?

We recognize that players throughout the world will be eager to experience all of the new content being added with Wrath of the Lich King, and we will make every effort to release the expansion simultaneously worldwide. However, there's always the possibility that unforeseen circumstances could delay the launch in any given region. We'll share the launch timing with players in each region as soon as the plans have been finalized.

What is the ESRB rating for the expansion?

The expansion has not yet been rated by the ESRB. However, we anticipate that it will receive the same rating that the original World of Warcraft received -- "Teen."


Highlights


* The expansion is Northrend, etc, etc.
* We will fight Arthas himself.
* Level cap is 80 (New skills, new talents, etc)
* The expansion is designed for lvl 68 and higher players.
* The Death Knight class will be available for both alliance and horde players and it seems to work on the same mechanics as Jedi in SWG, you can create them once certain criteria are met. (First hero class of the game)
* The Death Knight will combine damage dealing and tanking.
* Siege weapons and destructible buildings will be added to PvP
* A new battleground will be available
* New profession : Inscription. (allows the player to permanently enhance their spells and abilities and to create mysterious items of power to use, trade, and sell.)
* More hero classes will be added in the future
* Leveling from 70 to 80 should took nearly the same time as 60 to 70 (probably a bit more)
* First zone will be Howling Fjord
* We should have roughly the same amount of dungeons as BC

Pour résumer en français :

- La région de Northrend (Nordfendre) à explorer, bastion du Fléau et du roi liche (Arthas/Ner'zul)
- Limite de niveaux repoussée au 80 avec de nouveaux skills et talents pour toutes les classes
- Les nouvelles zones sont prévues à partir du niveau 68
- Arthas sera le boss final de l'add-on
- Un nombre similaire à BC de donjons
- Le temps nécessaire à monter 70-80 sera similaire à celui du 60-70
- Une nouvelle profession : Inscription. Elle permettra d'améliorer de façon permanente les sorts et les compétences des classes et de créer d'autres objets de valeurs mystérieux...
- Un nouvel Battleground dispo.
- des armes de siege et des bâtiments destructibles pour le PvP.

- Une nouvelle classe : Le Deathknight. Cette classe sera accessible aux deux camps mais pas immédiatement. Pour pouvoir jouer un deathknight, les joueurs devront accomplir une tache spécifique (non divulguée, peut être monter sa réputation dans une nouvelle faction etc...) pour "débloquer" la classe.
Cette classe sera la première "classe de héros", elle commencera directement à un niveau élévé. Le deathknight combinerai à la base du DPS et du tanking... Rien de très précis pour le moment.


Source: http://vnboards.ign.com/wow_general_board/...03958322/p1/?12


Attention.. prêts? WHINEZ ! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

[Guest_Feroz_*]

EVOLVIANN =!= Casu tu va ?

[Evolvian]

EVOLVIANN =!= Casu tu va ?

Casu ou pas, je vais, je viens, mais je ne joue plus a wow (pour l'instant) ! et toi, noob? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (ps: viens sur ts!)

[Guest_Feroz_*]

La je peu pas venir sur ts suis au boulot mais si tu veut ramene toi vers 15h je serais la ^^

[Evolvian]

La je peu pas venir sur ts suis au boulot mais si tu veut ramene toi vers 15h je serais la ^^

a cette heure la, je dors. et puis toi, va taffer au lieu de glander ici (t'as même pas lu mon post imo ~~)

[Guest_Feroz_*]

G lu le résumé en fr (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif) et non sa se fait pas de bossé strop dur (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif) je glande la !!

[Evolvian]

Et moi je vais sortir le chien, donc afk 10 - 15 minutes, tu va devoir travailler un peu feroznoob (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

[Déli / Fanta]

Mouahhaa encore un peu d'xp et de reput pour justifier une extension qui sera baclée en 2 mois par les "grosses guildes" (si elles sont encore là (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif) )
Je dois admettre que l'idée de cette extension me fait un peu trop penser à la solution de secours pour retenir des gens même si le contenu peut etre intéressant sur certains points.

Bref, bien content d'pas avoir à immaginer repex sur un jeu en fin d'vie (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

Thx pour la traduc (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)

[milian]

death knight = démo en plaques ?

[Tratchen]

Daeth night = Anti paladin, donc si paladin = pretre en plaque , DK = Shadowpriest en plaque.

Mais quand on connait le background de Warcraft, des DK en personages joueurs ... ca me parait bizarre

[Evolvian]

Ceci n'est bien sûr toujours pas confirmer, maintenant, je vois bien un perso overpowered (au début) puis nerf par la suite (ou pas, cf. Démonistes (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) )

J'ajoute ici même le lien qui pourrais être la page officiel de la prochaine extansion: http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/wrath (qui n'est toujours pas disponible)

[Guest_Dragonh_*]

Pas mal, mais on jouera tous plus à WoW d'ici là je pense !

[Evolvian]

l'extansion ne sera pas pour dans longtemps a mon avis. La concurence se fait rude, Blizzard ne veux surement pas (encore) perdre des joueurs, ils vont même surement la bacler (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

[Guest_Asmatik_*]

ça sortira en début d'année prochaine et oui ils torchent ça car BC était à la base censé sortir en même temps que WAR .. donc celle ci sortira en même temps cette fois ci (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) .

Mais bon ;p .

[Guest_Dragonh_*]

ah ouais très utile y'aura même pas 5% des joueurs qui auront vu BT mais bon, s'pas grave imo !

[Tratchen]

Naxx style :s

[Guest_Luviana_*]

coool level 80 ! go tanker nefarian à poil les pretres ! xD

PS: font chier avec leur leveling inutile

[peredodu]

encore un addon de merde...

[Déli / Fanta]

La bacler c'est le meilleur moyen de prouver à tout l'monde qu'ils ne peuvent plus rien proposer d'intéressant par la suite.

Ca serait totalement idiot non seulement pour wow et les joueurs qui s'y plairont toujours, mais aussi pour leurs futures exploitations...

[Guest_Asmatik_*]

Faire durer encore un poil Et hop ....tout le monde va sur WAR qui sera ptète pas tout à fait finalisé et BLAM .... ils sortent Starcraft 2 !

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) .