Cataclysm Classic Developer Interview with Crix

Cata Posted 2024/05/16 at 9:00 AM by Ease

faster gear progression, Class tuning, and even Archeology "Bad Luck Protection"Cataclysm ClassicDungeons & Raids

Blizzard is happy with the decision to release the Cataclysm raids in their post-nerf state. They say that the challenge level they have landed on is a better fit for more players compared to the pre-nerf difficulty.

The devs still want feedback on raid difficulty and are open to making future raids (namely the Firelands raid) more difficult if that is what players want.

There are still no plans to implement Looking For Raid during Cataclysm Classic.

There are currently no plans for Dungeon modes similar to M+ in Cataclysm Classic, but they are considering difficulties similar to Alpha/Beta/Gamma Dungeons from Wrath Classic in later Phases.

Class Tuning & Gear Acquisition

While there are no plans to change Class Tuning from Patch 4.3.2, the developers are willing to balance any outliers in case they crop up.

There is currently no official announcement regarding increased loot drops or Valor gain, but we can expect more communication on this topic soon.

Similarly, there might be changes to PvP Gear acquisition, but no word on what that would entail.

Archeology

With the hot topic of the Archeology grind, the developers are considering how a "Bad Luck Protection" mechanic might impact players. There will be nothing implemented before launch, and maybe not even before Raids open, but they are considering it.

Phase Cadence & Communication

The plan for Phase lengths is to keep each Phase at a similar pace, but they want to ensure that players have adequate time to enjoy each Phase. They are willing to adjust the cadence as needed based on player feedback.

Because players have enough experience to "race through" Classic content, Blizzard decided to go with a faster pace compared to previous Classic expansions.

Blizzard hopes to bring more, and earlier communication regarding Cataclysm Classic in the future.

Season of Discovery

Because they don't want to take away items and gear that players have earned on SoD characters, or diminish what they have accomplished, the developers don't feel that transferring these characters to either Classic Era or Cataclysm servers is the right thing to do.

Similarly, they do not want to delete the characters or SoD servers. Clayton wanted to assure players that they would continue to have access to their Season of Discovery characters even after the Season ends.

Mists of Pandaria

Blizzard currently has no announcement to make regarding Mists of Pandaria Classic.

However, any potential future version of MoP Classic will be different from WoW Remix: Mists of Pandaria. Linny confirmed that they want to stay true to the original MoP experience.

Comment by LionButLeonabsolute bad decision with ArchaeologyComment by xareiusabsolute bad decision with ArchaeologyComment by Weryx Blizzard is happy with the decision to release the Cataclysm raids in their post-nerf state. They say that the challenge level they have landed on is a better fit for more players compared to the pre-nerf difficulty.
The devs still want feedback on raid difficulty and are open to making future raids (namely the Firelands raid) more difficult if that is what players want. There are still no plans to implement Looking For Raid during Cataclysm Classic.There are currently no plans for Dungeon modes similar to M+ in Cataclysm Classic, but they are considering difficulties similar to Alpha/Beta/Gamma Dungeons from Wrath Classic in later Phases.With the hot topic of the Archeology grind, the developers are considering how a "Bad Luck Protection" mechanic might impact players. There will be nothing implemented before launch, and maybe not even before Raids open, but they are considering it.There is currently no official announcement regarding increased loot drops or Valor gain, but we can expect more communication on this topic soon.
Because they don't want to take away items and gear that players have earned on SoD characters, or diminish what they have accomplished, the developers don't feel that transferring these characters to either Classic Era or Cataclysm servers is the right thing to do.Because players have enough experience to "race through" Classic content, Blizzard decided to go with a faster pace compared to previous Classic expansions.Blizzard hopes to bring more, and earlier communication regarding Cataclysm Classic in the future.Comment by Weryxabsolute bad decision with ArchaeologyComment by IckyslickyAbsolutely terrible decision about the raid nerfs. Basically everyone I've talked who has come back to classic, came back for the challenging dungeons/raids. Feels like the Dev team/Blizzard doesn't care about the people who actually are playing Cata Classic. They just care about potential players leaving SoD since that ship is sinking (due to poor decisions by the Dev team/blizz). I get that they're a business and need to make money, create growth, etc, but plenty of businesses in the industry do that without screwing over their core audience for their product.Comment by SinRHow does one improve oneself if the jump from N to H is like night and day?

"OH JUST DO NORMAL MODES THATS FOR YOU CASUAL PEOPLE"

Different note: I do wish they'd snag a month or two off of Dragon Soul and give it to Firelands. Never understood why FL is going to be so short, FL was a great instance.Comment by FrancoportoPut MORE DROP LOOT PER BOSS PLEASE.
I'm tired to do 3-4 months the same raid and being only 70% BIS when the next tier came out. This is unfun, particulary in a time when Warcraftlogs drive the game for everyone.

And you said that people love to farm archeo ? Wtf ? You are SO DISCONNECTED OF THE COMMUNITY THIS IS UNREAL.Comment by RiasxGremoryNot having Pterrodax Hatchling at 450 is a clown decision.
The take on "yellow circles being fun" is a clown decision.
Archaeology being a "grind" and that being fun is a clown decision.

I highly doubt ANY of the devs have but any sort of considerable grind hours into archaeology - being over 300-400 total solves.

I'm currently at 1250+ total solves and 650+ being troll without seeing the sword.

Then you see the streamers get it in 60-70 solves or some even getting two swords in under both 100 solves.

Such a bad take from the devs.Comment by GazagoblinGDKp will save us !lComment by WeryxAbsolutely terrible decision about the raid nerfs. Basically everyone I've talked who has come back to classic, came back for the challenging dungeons/raids. Feels like the Dev team/Blizzard doesn't care about the people who actually are playing Cata Classic. They just care about potential players leaving SoD since that ship is sinking (due to poor decisions by the Dev team/blizz). I get that they're a business and need to make money, create growth, etc, but plenty of businesses in the industry do that without screwing over their core audience for their product.Comment by ConsecraI wish live Archeology had BLP. Over 800 Tol'Vir solves and still no bug.Comment by Moltof68Great decision on the post nerf raids. The silent majority want this. I want to come home after a long day at work, log on for a couple hours, and clear raids and get my dopamine hit of gear without wiping 100 times. Perfect my rotation and parse. Every time the raids have been hard guilds die and players leave. The players who want harder raids don’t know this but you are absolutely the minority.Comment by hazzxabsolute bad decision with ArchaeologyComment by OgedaiSeason of Discovery is permanent! Lets go!Comment by KagnoWhile there are no plans to change Class Tuning from Patch 4.3.2, the developers are willing to balance any outliers in case they crop up.Comment by IckyslickyOh, you mean like fury warriors being 10-15k dps behind EVERY other dps spec?Comment by haidenOGno archaeology changes.

"its supposed to be fun"

"ooo yellow dot"

out of touch devs in a nutshell, but hey look at this new store mount!Comment by oranjLet's praise the wise decision - no LFR! Thank god.
Firelands was the best raid, the most memorable raid of Cata. Extend it into DS, and please fix the last two bosses in DS, because they were terribad, or maybe just delete them from the raid. No-one would miss those encounters.Comment by Evelyn288Put MORE DROP LOOT PER BOSS PLEASE.
I'm tired to do 3-4 months the same raid and being only 70% BIS when the next tier came out. This is unfun, particulary in a time when Warcraftlogs drive the game for everyone.

And you said that people love to farm archeo ? Wtf ? You are SO DISCONNECTED OF THE COMMUNITY THIS IS UNREAL.Comment by hazzxWhile there are no plans to change Class Tuning from Patch 4.3.2, the developers are willing to balance any outliers in case they crop up.