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How long will it take to advance from level
70 to level 80?
We were pleased with the pacing from level 60 to level 70 in The Burning
Crusade, and we intend to take a similar approach to pacing character
advancement in Wrath of the Lich King. However, the specific amount of
time that it will take players to reach level 80 will vary widely based
on play style.
What can you reveal about Northrend?
The first area of Northrend we're showcasing is the Howling Fjord, a
region of grasslands overlooking massive cliffs at the southeastern edge
of the continent. This, along with the Borean Tundra, is the front line
of the war against Arthas, and players will come face to face with his
minions as soon as they set foot on Northrend. Eventually, as players
progress further, they will explore the Grizzly Hills, Dragonblight, and
more. We'll be showing off some of these new areas in the months ahead.
What's the level requirement to enter Northrend?
Players of any level who have purchased the expansion can visit Northrend.
However, all of the content is designed for players level 68 and up.
How many new dungeons will be in the expansion?
The first dungeon players will enter is Utgarde Keep, which is intended
for five players around level 70. Utgarde is inhabited by the Vrykul,
a Viking-like race bent on proving their strength to the Lich King, who
will raise the most worthy of their warriors to serve him beyond the grave.
We intend to provide a variety of dungeons comparable to that in The Burning
Crusade and will be revealing more details about some of these in the
months ahead.
Do you plan to continue with the 25-player model
for raids?
Yes. We've been pleased with the tactics, intensity, and variety of the
25-player raid model, and plan to continue with it.
Will the new dungeons have heroic versions?
Yes. We feel that the heroic versions of dungeons are a great way to
add another level of challenge and reward for experienced players, and
we intend to continue creating these variants.
In what ways will players be able to further
customize their characters in the expansion?
In addition to the numerous new character-customization options that
will be available with all of the new weapons and armor added by the expansion,
we'll be offering some fun ways to alter both existing and new characters
with regard to dances and hairstyles, but we're not ready to go into more
detail just yet.
What can you reveal about the new profession
coming with the expansion?
The Inscription profession will allow players to permanently enhance
their own spells and abilities and those of other players. You can think
of it as enchanting for your spells and abilities. We'll provide more
specific details on the mechanics of this new profession in the months
ahead.
What can players expect with regard to player-vs.-player
combat in the expansion?
Players will be able to take control of siege weapons and use them to
destroy opposing buildings, adding a new layer of complexity to PvP battles.
Naturally, we'll be providing some fun places to put these new tools to
good use, and we'll be revealing more information about them in the months
ahead, in addition to the new battleground content being added.
Can you give a sneak peek at the new recipes
and items in the expansion?
There will be hundreds of new recipes and thousands of new items available,
but we're not ready to discuss specific examples just yet.
Will there be any graphical enhancements?
Yes. We're currently working on some technical enhancements to the game's
graphics, and we'll be discussing these further in the months ahead.
How many zones will be in the expansion?
Northrend will be roughly equivalent to Outland in terms of size and
scope.
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