Patch 5.2 – The Thunder Isle Archive

  • World of Warcraft: Mists of Pandaria developers have talked to several fansites to discuss Patch 5.2 Thunder Isle. Eldorian (Blizzplanet) is interviewing Tom Chilton today. WoWhead (Ion Hazzikostas) WoWInsider (Dave Kosak) Gamebreaker (Ion Hazzikostas & Greg Street) Gamebreaker (Dave Kosak) GuildOx (Ion Hazzikostas) Vanion.eu (Dave Kosak) Epic Podcast (Dave Kosak) The Instance (Greg Street) Totem Spot (Greg Street) Warcraft Pets (Cory Stockton)

    Patch 5.2 The Thunder King – Community Interview Blizzard Developers

    World of Warcraft: Mists of Pandaria developers have talked to several fansites to discuss Patch 5.2 Thunder Isle. Eldorian (Blizzplanet) is interviewing Tom Chilton today. WoWhead (Ion Hazzikostas) WoWInsider (Dave Kosak) Gamebreaker (Ion Hazzikostas & Greg Street) Gamebreaker (Dave Kosak) GuildOx (Ion Hazzikostas) Vanion.eu (Dave Kosak) Epic Podcast (Dave Kosak) The Instance (Greg Street) Totem Spot (Greg Street) Warcraft Pets (Cory Stockton)

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  • World of Warcraft Patch 5.2 (build 16486) introduced a new quest for level 60 players. This quest appears onscreen automatically upon reaching level 60 to alert players they can now visit the riding trainer to learn the Expert Riding skill. The title has a funny vibe to it, we know Blizzard developers love easter eggs and pop culture references. “I Believe You Can Fly” — is a reference to R. Kelly “I Believe I Can...

    World of Warcraft Patch 5.2 Easter Egg: I Believe You Can Fly

    World of Warcraft Patch 5.2 (build 16486) introduced a new quest for level 60 players. This quest appears onscreen automatically upon reaching level 60 to alert players they can now visit the riding trainer to learn the Expert Riding skill. The title has a funny vibe to it, we know Blizzard developers love easter eggs and pop culture references. “I Believe You Can Fly” — is a reference to R. Kelly “I Believe I Can...

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  • This system is not fully implemented in the PTR 5.2, but build 16486 added cosmetic changes that suggest players who queue to Random Dungeon LFG can choose which reputation faction they wish to gain reputation points with. In the Random Dungeon LFG window and Scenario window, there is a red button which says: “Choose Reputation”. Clicking that button opens up your character window’s reputation tab. At this point, PTR players can’t yet choose a reputation....

    Patch 5.2 Choose Your Reputation Button on Random Dungeon LFG

    This system is not fully implemented in the PTR 5.2, but build 16486 added cosmetic changes that suggest players who queue to Random Dungeon LFG can choose which reputation faction they wish to gain reputation points with. In the Random Dungeon LFG window and Scenario window, there is a red button which says: “Choose Reputation”. Clicking that button opens up your character window’s reputation tab. At this point, PTR players can’t yet choose a reputation....

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  • Preventing a Future Threat Ako Var: It pains me to think of the torture the poor skyscreamers must endure as the trolls train them to become implements of war. The hatchlings are quite fearful, and will fly away if you even get close to them. Please, frighten some away before the Zandalari corrupt them. Objectives Frighten 20 Hatchling Skyscreamers by running near them. Map The Hatchling Skyscreamers can be found on the beach south of...

    World of Warcraft Patch 5.2 – The Thunder Isle Daily Quests: Preventing a Future Threat

    Preventing a Future Threat Ako Var: It pains me to think of the torture the poor skyscreamers must endure as the trolls train them to become implements of war. The hatchlings are quite fearful, and will fly away if you even get close to them. Please, frighten some away before the Zandalari corrupt them. Objectives Frighten 20 Hatchling Skyscreamers by running near them. Map The Hatchling Skyscreamers can be found on the beach south of...

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  • Made For War Warmage Yurias: Some things are built with multiple purposes in mind. Some things are built with the sole purpose of destruction. A massive construct called the Pyrestar Demolisher sits guarding Dawnseeker Promontory. Its purpose is solely to destroy. It must be dismantled. Completion Warmage Yurias: Excellent work, (race). The problem with constructs is they can always be rebuilt. I imagine it will not take the Sunreavers long to build a new death...

    Made For War [A] World of Warcraft: Mists of Pandaria Patch 5.2

    Made For War Warmage Yurias: Some things are built with multiple purposes in mind. Some things are built with the sole purpose of destruction. A massive construct called the Pyrestar Demolisher sits guarding Dawnseeker Promontory. Its purpose is solely to destroy. It must be dismantled. Completion Warmage Yurias: Excellent work, (race). The problem with constructs is they can always be rebuilt. I imagine it will not take the Sunreavers long to build a new death...

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  • High Recognition Lady Jaina Proudmoore: Your presence on the battlefield cannot be ignored. I would like to give you something extra for your efforts, (class). Rewards: Arcane Trove, 24g-72s, 50 Conquest Points and 5 Lesser Charm of Good Fortune. Note: Among the known random items that can be found by opening the Arcane Trove are: Spirit of Harmony, Elder Charm of Good Fortune and Lei Shen summoning stone.  

    High Recognition [A] World of Warcraft: Mists of Pandaria Patch 5.2

    High Recognition Lady Jaina Proudmoore: Your presence on the battlefield cannot be ignored. I would like to give you something extra for your efforts, (class). Rewards: Arcane Trove, 24g-72s, 50 Conquest Points and 5 Lesser Charm of Good Fortune. Note: Among the known random items that can be found by opening the Arcane Trove are: Spirit of Harmony, Elder Charm of Good Fortune and Lei Shen summoning stone.  

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  • Old Enemies Vereesa Windrunner: To think, we were once on the same side! The Sunreavers’ treachery caught us all off guard. Never again! They have shown their true natures to us. Siding with Garrosh and his madness has marked them all for death. Kill any agent of the Sunreavers that you find. We will show them no mercy here. Objectives Kill 10 Sunreaver agents or players on the Isle of Thunder. Completion Vereesa Windrunner: You...

    Old Enemies [A] World of Warcraft: Mists of Pandaria Patch 5.2

    Old Enemies Vereesa Windrunner: To think, we were once on the same side! The Sunreavers’ treachery caught us all off guard. Never again! They have shown their true natures to us. Siding with Garrosh and his madness has marked them all for death. Kill any agent of the Sunreavers that you find. We will show them no mercy here. Objectives Kill 10 Sunreaver agents or players on the Isle of Thunder. Completion Vereesa Windrunner: You...

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  • Mana Scavengers Captain Elleane Wavecrest: Sometimes, even the smallest creatures can be the biggest threat. The Sunreavers brought mana wyrms with them. Though small in size they have the ability to cripple our casters in combat. Many have learned the hard way not to underestimate them. They must be dealt with and quickly. Objectives Kill 9 Sunreaver Mana Wyrms. Completion Captain Elleane Wavecrest: You’ve made excellent progress today, (class). Rest assured however, our work here...

    Mana Scavengers [A] World of Warcraft: Mists of Pandaria Patch 5.2

    Mana Scavengers Captain Elleane Wavecrest: Sometimes, even the smallest creatures can be the biggest threat. The Sunreavers brought mana wyrms with them. Though small in size they have the ability to cripple our casters in combat. Many have learned the hard way not to underestimate them. They must be dealt with and quickly. Objectives Kill 9 Sunreaver Mana Wyrms. Completion Captain Elleane Wavecrest: You’ve made excellent progress today, (class). Rest assured however, our work here...

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  • Breaking Down the Defenses Captain Elleane Wavecrest: Even the strongest defense can still have a weakness, (class). We just need to find the weakness in the Sunreaver’s defense and then exploit it as much as possible. Scouts have reported the use of perimeter wards around Dawnseeker Promontory. They’re powerful, but not deadly. Disabling them would allow us to keep closer watch on their activities. Objectives Destroy 6 Sunreaver Perimeter Wards around Dawnseeker Promontory. Completion Captain...

    Breaking Down the Defenses [A] World of Warcraft: Mists of Pandaria Patch 5.2

    Breaking Down the Defenses Captain Elleane Wavecrest: Even the strongest defense can still have a weakness, (class). We just need to find the weakness in the Sunreaver’s defense and then exploit it as much as possible. Scouts have reported the use of perimeter wards around Dawnseeker Promontory. They’re powerful, but not deadly. Disabling them would allow us to keep closer watch on their activities. Objectives Destroy 6 Sunreaver Perimeter Wards around Dawnseeker Promontory. Completion Captain...

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  • Charged Moganite Warmage Yurias: We have been dispatching spies into the Sunreaver base of operations on a daily basis. Some had orders to recover charged moganite from the enemy and bring it here. They have not returned, and I can confirm they have left the Sunreaver base. Search the jungle between here and there and find any of the charged moganite that might have been lost in transit. Bring it to me and we will...

    Charged Moganite [A] World of Warcraft: Mists of Pandaria Patch 5.2

    Charged Moganite Warmage Yurias: We have been dispatching spies into the Sunreaver base of operations on a daily basis. Some had orders to recover charged moganite from the enemy and bring it here. They have not returned, and I can confirm they have left the Sunreaver base. Search the jungle between here and there and find any of the charged moganite that might have been lost in transit. Bring it to me and we will...

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