Patch 3.0.2 Going To Be Big - Downloading Begins Soon
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iTZKooPA on Thursday, September 11, 2008 - 34 Comments Tags: 3.0.2, Patch, Zul'Aman, arena, content patch, inscription, polar bear, wotlk, wrath, wrath of the lich king
iTZKooPA on Thursday, September 11, 2008 - 34 Comments Tags: 3.0.2, Patch, Zul'Aman, arena, content patch, inscription, polar bear, wotlk, wrath, wrath of the lich king 
Oh sweet jumping Jesus. Patch 3.0.2 is apparently creeping up on us sooner than I expected. Blizzard Poster Zarhym announces that the bridging patch is going to be a large one. Not that we expected anything less, considering the size of the pre-TBC “Before the Storm” patch. I already touched on some changes that were announced when the patch was first revealed but the news of the impending download calls for an update.For starters, Zarhym warns us that this patch will be big. So big that the flying skull wants all users to activate their Background Downloader to prepare to download the data that has been finalized. It is also mentioned that the downloader should be downloading faster in general now. Seems that they tweaked their torrent system a bit. The process should be enabled shortly.
Even though we received the warning, Blizzard has still not added any patch notes to their site. It's likely we will see some patch notes this week to elaborate on all the known changes. We also have some anecdotal evidence to hint at how soon the patch may be coming. First off, the PTR forums have been wiped, which usually occurs before a patch heads to them. I should mention that much of the new stuff has been tested on the beta realms extensively, meaning a PTR session could theoretically be skipped. Secondly, the Launcher is now displaying a Wrath of the Lich King splashscreen. Nothing groundbreaking or concrete, but evidence nonetheless.
Here is some of the stuff we already know is coming with the new patch:
- Massive alterations to the way raid buffs/debuffs work
- A built in Guild Calendar
- New class spells and talents
- Stormwind Harbor
- Barbershops
- Two new Arenas
- Inscription profession
- Hunter pet changes and additions
- Zul'Aman bears no longer awarded
Get to work on those bear mounts guys. I will be content with waiting for a Polar Bear though.
Reader Comments (34)
FIRST POST :DD
I didn't think they would release new spells until WotLK... yay some new content :3
That stinks I wanted to get one of those bears at a higher lvl.
second Post.. ^^
This is gonna be Freaking Awsome..
Lame they are getting rid of the ZA bear mount.
surely there is good reason for getting rid of the bear mount but i can think of none why that item in particular : /
This is fantastic! I can't wait.
The polar bear mount is the Blizzcon Mount is it not?
Please keep update and info when it comes out etc^^
Been trying to get the stupid bear mount for months. We keep running out of time after Dhawk :(
i feel you:P we was at 1min when halazzi was at 25%(Then turned into form) and when he went out sacrifice was done:P
ppl cryed =D(only good part)
too bad that bear mount wont be avalable. why they can't leave bouth mounts. i think they would look cool standing each other
They are removing the Amani War Bear because it is WAYYYYY too easy to get it at level 80...
Yea true....
I was just ask to download 3.01 so is that a good sign?
Its currently downloading the 1gb patch WoW-2.4.3-to3.0.1-TBC-USMX-Update but its still slow as hell and I have a great internet connection.
I'm glad this patch is coming soon, the current content is getting pretty stale.
I can't wait to try raids with the new spells/buff system, and of course get myself a Night Elf Mohawk!
OMG Barber! the moment I've been waiting for! :P
Its because the ZA bear is a reward for a high end raid, come WotLK we’ll all be level 80 running in there to farm bears and blizzard probable see’s it as unfair to those who have work hard for it. This will now be their badge of honour… But on the other hand I WANT A WAR BEAR!!!
How big is that patch really, 2-g giga bytes?
2-4 giga bytes*?
When is this comming out??? i can't wait! New talents barber FTW!!!!
3.01 patch is currently at 841MB.
They should just put the timed Amani Warbear as a drop on the last boss in ZA and make the droprates same as the barons steed or the mounts in ZG if you ask me. :)
So glad the patch came out! Ive downloaded it and I think it was around 934mb (in that region) for me - it took ages, several hours - I hope it's worth it, and im sure it is!
Now i launch wow every day to see if its been implemented.
C'mon Blizz! =D
I dont get what ppl are talking about a patch like 3.01 or whatever can someone plz explain