From the frontline of CATACLYSM battefield we report...

CLASS CHANGE AND MAJOR UPDATE, REVAMPED SKILL AND TALENT FROM ALL CLASSES!!!

Beginning Wednesday, April 7 we will begin releasing class previews containing an overview of some of the changes currently being planned for each of the 10 World of Warcraft classes. The type of information you can expect from these posts are a list of the new spells from 80-85, the new passive mastery bonuses for all talent trees, a brief outline of some of the talent changes we're currently planning, and in some cases new low level spells for select classes.

These changes will by no means be comprehensive, and are subject to change between now and the launch of the expansion. It's also important to understand that some classes are currently further along in the development process than others, and as a result the amount of information will vary from class to class. Please do not let this frustrate you should your class be amongst those which are on the "lighter" side of things, as all classes will receive the same level of design attention before the expansion is released. Additionally we'll be providing more information for all classes, especially as we move into the beta phase.

Below is the schedule for each class:

Shaman - April 7 http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=24038611737&sid=1
Priest - April 7 http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=24038432151&sid=1
Warlock - April 7 http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=24038461679&sid=1

Warrior - April 8 http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=24038612592&sid=1
Death Knight* - April 8 http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=24262356308&sid=1&pageNo=1
Rogue - April 8 http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=24262386514&sid=1

Hunter - April 9 http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=24261186675
Druid - April 9 http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=24262387043
Mage - April 9 http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=24262357286

Paladin -April 14 http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=24261189717&postId=242589276111&sid=1#0

These posts are being coordinated internationally so they'll be posted at different times throughout the day and night on the given dates to give players around the world the ability to see posts made at a convenient time. This thread will be updated with links directly to each class preview as they're posted. You can find more information regarding Cataclysm class systems following the links here:

Mastery System Preview: http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=23710210871&sid=1
Cataclysm Stat & System Changes: http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=23425636414&sid=1
Dispel Mechanics: http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=24038610691&sid=1
Rage Normalization: http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=24038740387&sid=1

*Read more about death knight tanking in Cataclysm here: http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=24038461060&sid=1&pageNo=1

Mount Hyjal: In Defend of Nordrassil
For years, Mount Hyjal and the wounded World Tree, Nordrassil, have remained cut off from the rest of Azeroth. Sealed away within a protective field of dense foliage by Malfurion Stormrage, Nordrassil has been slowly recovering from the devastation of the Third War, when Malfurion called upon the tree's power to destroy the archdemon Archimonde and repel the forces of the Burning Legion and Scourge. Now, with the impending cataclysm, the World Tree's well-being is threatened once more. From the Firelands within the Elemental Plane, Ragnaros and his minions prepare to burst into Hyjal and set Nordrassil ablaze -- and the conflagration would endanger all life on Azeroth.

Vashj'ir: Suriviving the Depths
nce a great Highborne city housing some of the most revered night elves of Kalimdor, Vashj'ir was swallowed by the Great Sea during the Sundering and thought to be lost forever. Queen Azshara, formerly a beloved leader of the night elves, escaped death in the depths of the sea when the Well of Eternity imploded. Such salvation came at a great cost, as the queen and many of her fellow Highborne were forever transformed into the monstrous naga, doomed to wander the seas for thousands of years. Their existence mostly remains a mystery to the peoples of modern Azeroth, though the Earthen Ring has learned of Azshara's naga seizing Vashj'ir for an unknown purpose as the cries of the elements echo across Azeroth from the abyss.

Cataclysm Systems & Mechanic Changes Previews


Badge and PvP Point Changes (4.26.10): http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=24401796793&sid=1

Death Knight Tanking Tree (4.6.10): http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=24038461060&sid=1

Dispel Mechanics (4.5.10): http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=24038610691&sid=1

Mastery System (3.9.10): http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=23710210871&sid=1

Rage Normalization (4.5.10): http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=24038740387&sid=1

Raid Progression Refinements (4.26.10): http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=24401856405&sid=1&pageNo=1

Refining Armor Types (1.27.10): http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=22748778611&sid=1

Stat and System Changes (3.1.10): http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=23425636414&sid=1

Thanks Shades

Keep 'em coming

And I'm now reporting from the front line of private server, by the looks of things there won't be a cataclysm server (unless there's a miracle), so enjoy it while it last guys..

http://forum.trinitycore.org/topic/25365-how-will-cataclysm-affect-tdb/page__view__findpost__p__132643
http://forum.trinitycore.org/topic/25365-how-will-cataclysm-affect-tdb/page__view__findpost__p__132649
http://forum.trinitycore.org/topic/25384-random-opcodes-etc-need-explanation/

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