Tag season of discovery

John Barrymore February 07, 2024 6 minutes
In this blog post, the Warcraft Logs team reflects on Phase 1 of Season of Discovery and discusses the challenges they encountered, such as spec detection and encounter standards. They also outline their plans for Phase 2 and invite readers to join the discussion on Discord or contact them via email for any questions or support.
Undermoroz February 07, 2024 2 minutes
This blog post provides a detailed overview of the exciting new features in World of Warcraft's Season of Discovery Phase 2, including the Gnomeregan Raid, new class runes, and the PvP event in Stranglethorn Vale. Discover all the latest improvements and additions that are set to enhance your WoW experience.
John Barrymore February 06, 2024 3 minutes
Scottejaye's exclusive interview with WoW Classic developers Clayton Stone and Ana Resendez delves into the highlights of Phase 2 of Season of Discovery. From improvements based on lessons learned in Phase 1 to new runes and the Gnomeregan Level-Up raid, this article compiles the key information you need to know.
John Barrymore January 31, 2024 3 minutes
Blizzard introduces new experience gains in Season of Discovery Phase 2, with a 50% XP boost from levels 1 to 25 and bonus XP for completing Blackfathom Deeps. It's not too late to join in and catch up with friends, as new players will have the opportunity to level up quickly and gain more experience from Waylaid Supplies.
John Barrymore January 31, 2024 16 minutes
The blog post discusses the new runes that are being introduced in Phase 2 of the WoW Classic PTR for different classes such as Warriors, Paladins, Hunters, Rogues, Priests, Shamans, Mages, Warlocks, and Druids. These runes provide various enhancements and abilities to the players, allowing for more customization and strategic gameplay.
John Barrymore January 30, 2024 21 minutes
This blog post discusses the new runes that have been datamined in World of Warcraft (WoW) Classic PTR for the Season of Discovery Phase 2. The post highlights various runes available to different classes such as Warrior, Paladin, Hunter, Rogue, Priest, Warlock, and Druid, explaining their effects and abilities. Please note that these runes are still being tested and may not all be available in the final version.
John Barrymore January 30, 2024 2 minutes
This blog post discusses the issue of datamining in World of Warcraft Classic. The Senior Producer addresses the potential spoilers and advises players to be cautious and avoid spoilers if they don't want to be spoiled. The post also explains the reasons behind the PTR for the Season of Discovery content.
John Barrymore January 30, 2024 2 minutes
This blog post discusses the upcoming changes to world buffs in World of Warcraft's Season of Discovery Phase 2. It covers the introduction of a new world buff in the Gnomeregan raid dungeon, the absence of world buffs in the Stranglethorn Vale PvP event, and the exclusion of world buffs for players above level 39 in the Ashenvale PvP event and Blackfathom Deeps dungeon. Players can also expect increased experience gained in the Blackfathom Deeps raid, but world buffs will no longer be applicabl
John Barrymore January 30, 2024 2 minutes
The blog post discusses the details of the lockouts in the Gnomeregan raid during Season of Discovery Phase 2. It explains that there will be a longer lockout period for the first two weeks to accommodate hardcore players, allowing them to raid right away after reaching level 40. This compromise aims to prevent slower levelers from missing out on too many lockouts.
John Barrymore January 30, 2024 5 minutes
Blizzard has released a preview of Season of Discovery Phase 2 for World of Warcraft Classic, showcasing new raid information, dungeon updates, PvP events, and profession updates. The preview includes details on the Gnomeregan raid dungeon, boss updates, new loot and item sets, PvP event The Blood Moon, PvP matchmaking adjustments, Ashenvale updates, profession expansion, and a change regarding GDKP runs. Season of Discovery Phase 2 will launch on February 8.
John Barrymore January 24, 2024 3 minutes
This blog post explores the DPS rankings for Phase 1 of Season of Discovery in Blackfathom Deeps, using data from Warcraft Logs. It provides a perspective on class balance, acknowledging potential biases in the data and discussing the influence of alternative strategies and parse funneling. The post also includes links to class guides for Phase 1.
John Barrymore January 23, 2024 6 minutes
This blog post explores the most impactful new spells and talents gained between levels 26 and 40 in Phase 2 of Season of Discovery. It delves into the classes that will see the biggest improvements, such as Warlocks, Warriors, Druids, Rogues, Mages, Shadow Priests, and Elemental Shamans, highlighting their new abilities and their potential impact on the meta.
John Barrymore January 22, 2024 3 minutes
This blog post provides an overview of the upcoming events and updates in World of Warcraft. From the Season of Discovery Phase 2 to signing up for the Arena World Championship and Mythic Dungeon International, this post covers all the important news and events happening in the game this week.
John Barrymore January 16, 2024 4 minutes
Get ready for Phase 2 of Season of Discovery in the game, as it brings a new level cap and new consumables for level 40 characters. While we don't know about any new items yet, here's a comprehensive list of the best consumables available in Phase 2 that we already know exist. From food buffs to potions and elixirs, item enhancements, and bandages, this guide has got you covered. Plus, check out class-specific Rune guides for a complete gaming experience.
John Barrymore January 10, 2024 3 minutes
This blog post provides an analysis of the DPS rankings for Phase 1 of Season of Discovery in Blackfathom Deeps. It uses data from Warcraft Logs to give a perspective on the current state of class balance, while acknowledging the inherent biases in interpreting the data. The post also includes overall statistics and links to class guides for Phase 1.
John Barrymore January 08, 2024 2 minutes
Blizzard announces exciting promotions and events for World of Warcraft players this week, including the Phase 2 release of Season of Discovery and the Ruby Sanctum raid. Stay up-to-date with the latest news and mark your calendars for these upcoming adventures in Azeroth.
John Barrymore December 29, 2023 3 minutes
The Season of Discovery in Warsong Gulch has brought an undocumented change - a 25% reduction in damage against enemy players. While players have been discussing this bug on various platforms, there has been no official communication from the developers. Some speculate that the reduction might be a flat 20% without a helmet equipped. However, it is important to ensure that this reduction is applied consistently to all players and pets.
John Barrymore December 28, 2023 3 minutes
This blog post analyzes the DPS rankings for Phase 1 of Season of Discovery in Blackfathom Deeps using data from Warcraft Logs. It explores the current state of class balance, highlighting that the rankings may not provide a complete picture due to biases and alternative strategies. The post also includes class guides for Phase 1 specs.
John Barrymore December 27, 2023 3 minutes
This blog post investigates the presence of Xal'atath, the Harbinger of the Void, in Classic's Season of Discovery. It explores the questline involving a mysterious Shadowy Figure and the creation of void-touched armaments. The post speculates on whether this figure could be Xal'atath and delves into the possibilities of her avatar and time-travel abilities.
John Barrymore December 22, 2023 2 minutes
This blog post provides an overview of the PvP Honor Ranking System in WoW Classic and Season of Discovery. It also highlights the Ranker addon, which helps calculate the minimum amount of Honor required to rank up each week. The post discusses the maximum ranks in Phase 1, the benefits of reaching Rank 3, and the updates to the PvP Honor Ranking System in Patch 14.4.
John Barrymore December 15, 2023 4 minutes
This blog post from Blizzard discusses the development adjustments for the Battle for Ashenvale in Season of Discovery in World of Warcraft Classic. It delves into the technical details of how the battle works, the issues encountered with layers, and the changes that will be implemented to address these problems. The post emphasizes transparency and the team's commitment to learning from their mistakes.
John Barrymore December 12, 2023 4 minutes
This blog post discusses the additional changes to the Season of Discovery hotfixes implemented by Blizzard, including updates to hunter pets, adjustments to Scorpid poison, changes to the durability of hunter pets, and the redesign of Aspect of the Lion. It also highlights the lowered elemental resistances in Blackfathom Deeps for a level 25 raid.
John Barrymore December 11, 2023 5 minutes
This blog post highlights the responses of WoW Classic Senior Producer Josh Greenfield to questions asked by a member of the Community Council. Greenfield shares insights on the development of Season of Discovery and Cataclysm Classic, discussing topics such as narrative approach, rune sources, future plans, guild perks, LFR, dungeon difficulty, and rewards.
John Barrymore December 10, 2023 5 minutes
In this blog post, the WoW Economy Weekly Wrap-up discusses the unique economy of the Season of Discovery in World of Warcraft. It explores the various ways players can make gold, including questing, farming, fishing, and utilizing professions. The post also addresses the issue of bots in the game and provides tips and guides for maximizing gold-making opportunities.
John Barrymore December 06, 2023 3 minutes
This blog post provides a travel guide for WoW Classic players in Season of Discovery who need to navigate Azeroth without a mount. It offers tips on the quickest and most efficient travel methods, including Alliance routes to Horde zones such as Hillsbrad Foothills. The post also covers the basics of traveling, including flight points, zeppelins, and ships.
John Barrymore December 04, 2023 2 minutes
This blog post highlights the recent discovery of new crafted profession gear and items in the Season of Discovery update. It specifically focuses on the hidden location of the formulas and patterns needed to craft the Blackfathom Mana Oil and Blackfathom Sharpening Stone, which can be found in the Blackfathom Deeps raid. The post also mentions that this is just the beginning of the secrets to uncover in Phase 1 of the Season of Discovery.
John Barrymore December 03, 2023 3 minutes
Blizzard's decision to hide server information and disallow name reservations for WoW Classic Season of Discovery has sparked controversy. The developers believe it has resulted in a more balanced player distribution, but it may have come at the cost of players' agency to choose their preferred server and faction. Blizzard is addressing the feedback and aims to maintain faction balance, although there may be temporary restrictions on faction selection in PvP realms.
John Barrymore December 02, 2023 3 minutes
Blizzard previews what players can look forward to in WoW Classic's Season of Discovery, including a glimpse of the upcoming Gnomeregan raid and a zone-wide PvP event in Stranglethorn Vale. The focus is on fun rather than perfect balance, and players can expect new discoveries and abilities through runes found in the open world.
John Barrymore December 02, 2023 2 minutes
The upcoming WoW Classic Season of Discovery will have a cap of Rank 3 for PvP, with certain items and activities not available during Phase 1. The blog post provides details on what will be restricted and the plans for increasing the rank cap as the season progresses.
John Barrymore November 30, 2023 4 minutes
Discover the insights from interviews with Blizzard developers on the design and development of Classic's Season of Discovery. Learn about their vision for new class abilities, leveling bands, itemization, rune system, and more. Find out how they balance fun, class fantasy, and player choice while keeping the essence of Classic WoW intact.
John Barrymore November 26, 2023 3 minutes
In this blog post, the author discusses different strategies for earning gold in the Classic Season of Discovery in World of Warcraft. They cover techniques such as skinning, enchanting, tailoring, and leatherworking for making early gold. The post also explores the soaring prices of certain items like the Obsidian Cobraskin and Centaur's Trophy Necklace in the game's latest patch, as well as the impact of racial abilities on professions.
John Barrymore November 13, 2023 5 minutes
The WoW Variety Show is back with Episode 3 in WoW Classic, featuring both Hardcore and Season of Discovery. Join the race to defeat Hogger, compete in the Blackfathom Deeps race, and duel to the death in Mak'gora Madness. There will be surprises and prizes for participants and audience members, so don't miss out on the action!
John Barrymore November 10, 2023 5 minutes
Blizzard hosted a Post BlizzCon Developer Q&A session discussing Cataclysm Classic and Season of Discovery. The Q&A covered various topics such as guild perks, loot roll windows, leveling speed, raids, and the possibility of new content. Blizzard also shared their thoughts on gold buying, realm adjustments, balancing player power, racial skills, and the future of seasonal realms.
John Barrymore November 10, 2023 4 minutes
This blog post explores the discovery of two Ashenvale mounts in WoW Classic Season of Discovery PTR, designed for open world PvP. These mounts, Trainee's Sentinel Nightsaber and Trainee's Outrider Wolf, allow players to navigate the zone faster while engaging in PvP, making Ashenvale a battleground for zone-wide PvP events. Additionally, the post mentions the possibility of earning an exclusive mount through the Warsong Outriders/Silverwing Sentinels factions.
John Barrymore November 10, 2023 3 minutes
The latest update to World of Warcraft Classic's Public Test Realm introduces Patch 1.15.0, including information on the upcoming Season of Discovery. The patch includes UI adjustments, bug fixes, and new features such as enemy castbars and debuff duration display on the default enemy unit frame.
John Barrymore November 10, 2023 5 minutes
Discover new and exciting runes found in the WoW Classic Season of Discovery PTR, including Gladiator Stance for Warriors and Aspect of the Lion for Hunters. Although these runes may not be final and could be subject to changes or exclusion, they offer an interesting glimpse into potential gameplay enhancements.