Aidden
08-18-04, 06:59 AM
Large update to the Beta was added last night..
For us Rogues, a list of changes we can expect:
Rogue
* Expose Armor no longer stacks with Sundering Strike (Sunder Armor), but will now stack with Faerie Fire.
* Spell casting against a Rogue that successfully uses Vanish will now be interrupted.
* Blind now cancels combat when used.
* Dual Wield no longer requires skill points to purchase. It is available on Rogue trainers at level 10 for a monetary training cost.
* Distract moved to level 22.
* New Ability: Detect Traps (Level 24).
* New Ability: Disarm Trap (Level 30).
* Now only rogues may train in Lock Picking, which they will do from their Rogue class trainers.
Other interesting items of note:
Talent System
Talents are now available for the Priest and Rogue classes! Priest and Rogue players can now utilize the talent interface by using the "Talents" button which resides next to the "Spellbook and Abilities" button, or by pressing the "N" default hotkey.
Talents for other classes will continue to be added as the beta progresses. Please note that all Mages and Warriors have had their talent points refunded. You will now start earning talent points at level 10.
Finally, for the duration of the beta, you will be able to find an NPC in each city that will allow you to reset your talent points and experiment with different talent paths. (Note: this option is ONLY available in the beta).
And Mage Pyroblast damage has been adjusted:
Pyroblast levels adjusted, damage reduced, mana cost increased, cooldown increased, range reduced.
You can read the entire patch update notes here (http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/patchnotes/patch-8-17-04.shtml).
For us Rogues, a list of changes we can expect:
Rogue
* Expose Armor no longer stacks with Sundering Strike (Sunder Armor), but will now stack with Faerie Fire.
* Spell casting against a Rogue that successfully uses Vanish will now be interrupted.
* Blind now cancels combat when used.
* Dual Wield no longer requires skill points to purchase. It is available on Rogue trainers at level 10 for a monetary training cost.
* Distract moved to level 22.
* New Ability: Detect Traps (Level 24).
* New Ability: Disarm Trap (Level 30).
* Now only rogues may train in Lock Picking, which they will do from their Rogue class trainers.
Other interesting items of note:
Talent System
Talents are now available for the Priest and Rogue classes! Priest and Rogue players can now utilize the talent interface by using the "Talents" button which resides next to the "Spellbook and Abilities" button, or by pressing the "N" default hotkey.
Talents for other classes will continue to be added as the beta progresses. Please note that all Mages and Warriors have had their talent points refunded. You will now start earning talent points at level 10.
Finally, for the duration of the beta, you will be able to find an NPC in each city that will allow you to reset your talent points and experiment with different talent paths. (Note: this option is ONLY available in the beta).
And Mage Pyroblast damage has been adjusted:
Pyroblast levels adjusted, damage reduced, mana cost increased, cooldown increased, range reduced.
You can read the entire patch update notes here (http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/patchnotes/patch-8-17-04.shtml).