Listen "#361 - For Azeroth!: “WoW Hits Home”"
Episode Synopsis
Lex is decking the halls. Sean searches for mistletoe. No, wait. That is later in the month. Right now, housing is the talk of the town! Midnight continues to develop with news that is giving Sean reason to cheer. The schedule for season 1 of Midnight is revealed as Sean worries for the poor 0.1%.
News
Housing 1st Impressions
The talk of the town is the town as Warcraft early access opens up to all who have purchased the upcoming Midnight expansion.
Links
Housing Early Access Trailer | World of Warcraft: MidnightWhat's Next for WoW Housing? Interview with Devs Jay Hwang and Garth DeAngelis
11.2.7 is Here
The prologue to the midnight expansion is live in NA and EU.
Midnight Prologue CampaignRevamped New and Returning Player ExperienceLorewalking: ElvesPandaren Heritage ArmorTurbulent Timeways (through to Feb 9th)Brawler’s Guild (Next Week)
Links
https://worldofwarcraft.blizzard.com/en-us/news/2424444211.2.7 The Warning Launch Trailer | World of Warcraft
Dungeon Philosophy in Action
Changes to the dungeons begin reflecting the team’s new philosophies.
Standardized short castImportant casts with 4 sec or greater cast timeReduced number of castersBolt-slop reduced damageAnti Focus Fire behaviorCast Audio Notification (player and target)
Links
New Interrupt Philosophy Showcased in Midnight's Mythic+ Testing - Wowhead News
Seeing Red
Combat Addons are still allowed to provide a competitive advantage as Blizzard reneges on the entire reason for the addon de-escalation.
Through a use of conditionals Platynator was able to color code:BossesLieutenantsCastersMeleeMinor enemiesCasters would only change to their colour when they first cast an interruptible spell.Blizzard has said this is okay but has not made any commitment to put this functionality into the default UI.
Links
Color-Coding Enemy Nameplates is Returning in Midnight - Wowhead News
Midnight Epic Edition Contest is over
Congratulations to Pandachow, NickBeresford, and Random.ffxiv
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