Project Lore

Among  all the changes coming to the World of Warcraft when Cataclysm is released, one that it seems players are really looking forward to is the ability to use flying mounts in Kalimdor and Eastern Kingdoms. Not only will that capability allow us all to get around the Old World much, much quicker, but it also will ease the difficulty of maneuvering through (or over) zones of the opposite faction. And when it comes to PvP and arranging raids on enemy cities, flying is going to simplify getting your For the Horde / Alliance achievements. Not only will you be able to show up in enemy cities with virtually zero warning, but also you'll be able to shrink the amount of time between cities, which also then lessens the enemy's time to get organized at the next city. This is all fine and dandy, but how about enjoying more of a challenge: Aim to get in your raids (or at least one final one, if you already have the achievements) before Cataclysm hits. For me, one of the fun aspects of raiding enemy cities is the downtime. When 30+ Hordies board the Auberdine boats to Darnassus, Stormwind City or Azuremyst Isle, and others aboard dare do nothing beyond yelling warnings upon our arrival -- to me, that's excitement at its finest. And running through the unfamiliar enemy territory, hacking your way through guards and the scant brave PvPers, with virtually no idea where you are going -- that just adds to the hilarity. Another reason to get in your raids now: we still only have vague ideas about how the cataclysm will change much of Azeroth. While we know the cities will be redesigned to appear more 3-D for flight, and some may undergo style changes, it's still unclear whether all the cities will remain standing, at least in their full former glory, after the cataclysm. Any changes that cities do incur could also change the way they're raided. So get in your raids, earn that Black War Bear and represent your faction with pride. It's certainly not the challenge that it once was, but you can still have fun with the raids by limiting the number of people in your group and ambushing the hell out of the other side. Good luck!