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News Round Up: 4.3.2, Darkmoon Faire, and D3DB
Due to yesterday's downtime, we were a little slow on announcing our contest winners and getting the new PTR information out. However, we should make that up with some exciting news today that has to do with Sanctuary!
Diablo III
I have some awesome news that I've been holding in for a few weeks:
D3DB has joined the ZAM Network
! These guys were heavily inspired by Wowhead when they launched their database years ago and have become the best Diablo III resource around, so it's great to see it come full circle and get to team up with them in an official capacity. We'll be working closely with them as they are a fellow Blizzard fansite. (And it's Diablo III, I mean, do you know how awesome that is?)
Darkmoon Faire
On the WoW front, there were some difficulties this month with the Darkmoon Faire; dailies were not resetting, some monthly quests didn't either. Blizzard has patched it up, though, last night.
Make sure to check out our guide to how to get the most tickets
.
A hotfix was deployed
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4.3 Preview: Chromatic Dragon Pet and Loot Rule Changes
We wanted to post a few models up that Alayton found for us--mostly the Chromatic Dragon pet, which I am betting is the reward for the guild legendary for tier 13, since there already was a Deathwing pet a while ago. There are also the Lunar New Year rewards we speculated one as well as the Scarab pet from the next TCG edition (not archaeology as we had hoped).
As for the Fel Hippogryph, he's actually
Corrupted Hippogryph
from the TCG (thanks to reader Nathanyel for the tip).
New Loot Rules in 4.3
In response to concerns regarding how loot will be distributed in the Raid Finder system, we are making some changes to how loot rolls will work when using the Need Before Greed system in the Raid Finder. When using Raid Finder for the Dragon Soul rai
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4.3 Preview: End Time 5-man Coverage, Dungeon Set 3d Models, Dungeon Journal Entries, and More
Today's been a long day. Like, a really long day.
But I enlisted the help of Perculia and my guildmates; together we tackled the first 5-man End Time (the other two weren't open) for screenshots and videos. We've
also got their drops from the client uploaded on our PTR site
; modelviewer sets of all the new dungeon sets which all match each other, even if they don't have set bonuses; and the dungeon journal entries for every instance. There are a lot of placeholders for the DJ, though, so be warned!
End Time Dungeon Journal and Video Preview
<h1>Echo of Baine</h1>
<p><img src="
http://zamimg.cuckhead.com/uploads/screenshots/normal/249172.jpg"
width="400" style="float:right">Enraged by his failure to protect the world and, most importantly, the Horde, this time-ravaged shade of Baine Bloodhoof lingers within the ruins of the Obsidian Dragonshrine. Although he's still as powerful as the tauren high chieftain from the present, within this shattered future Azeroth, this guilt-ridden echo is little more than a discordant vessel
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4.3 Preview: Season 11 PvP Sets
We've datamined the season 11 arena sets and here they are for you to check out--some really gorgeous sets, especially the paladin set. Remember to click on the images to load our awesome modelviewer so you can preview the images for yourself and take your own screenshots if needed!
Warlock
Priest
Death Knight
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Patch 4.2: Ruthless Gladiator Season 10 PvP Sets Preview
With Season 10
recently announced
as coming at the end of this month, we figured this was a great time to break the season 10 PvP sets out and show you how you'll look if you're a particularly
ruthless
gladiator yourself. (In case you forgot, we previewed the weapons that go with these colorful sets back in March and you can see them
over here
.)
To help showcase the armor sets, we've put together a video showing each variation and we've also taken screenshots of each set along with links to our modelviewer. If you choose the modelviewer, make sure to view them in Java for higher particle effects--you can also set your own gender and race preview there so you aren't stuck at looking at either a female Blood Elf or a male Human!
Honestly, we think you're in for a bit of a surprise. While PvP sets aren't known for their beauty, some of these sets look pretty awesome and sometimes they look even better than their tier 12 counterparts.
Video Preview of all Classes
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Patch 4.2: 3D Models for Firelands' Weapons and Offhands
Back in the beginning of March,
we posted a large collection of 3D models
for weapons and offhands we had discovered through datamining. Of course, this was all before Firelands was pushed into the next patch; with that bit of news, our models got lost in the depths of the blog.
However, since we recently provided a
list of drops from Firelands
, this is a good time to check out what these items will look like in addition to knowing their stats. Although the jury's still out on the tier sets, personally we think these models are looking pretty awesome.
Update:
We have included screenshots of the models that weren't previously mentioned in our blogs.
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Patch 4.2 - PTR Build 14133 - New Models for Nozdormu, Fire Raven God and More!
Last night's patch included a few interesting new 3D models after all! Most notably the fiery version of Anzu makes an appearance--
he was mentioned here
a while ago as one of the coveted vanity rewards, but there's still no word on where he drops.
In addition to this bad boy, the patch also included an amazing humanoid model for the bronze dragon Nozdormu (he shows up at some part of the
legendary staff quest chain
and the Thrall questline) and an amazing set of fiery shoulders upon one of Majordomo Staghelm's Druids of the Flame. These guys appear in the Alysrazor encounter and throughout Firelands as trash mobs. Not only that, but we've got an updated model for the new
Reins of the Vicious War Steed
, a scorching Overfiend, and a poor guy having a very rough day. Be sure to click the screenshots and check 'em out in our awesome 3D model viewer!
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http://static.cuckhead.com/i
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Patch 4.2 - PTR Build 14107 - Achievements, Spell Changes, Items, and More
Another patch on the PTR just in time for Friday. There's tons of stuff, but the most important thing we have is that we think we've figured out the proc of
Dragonwrath, Tarecgosa's Rest
from our spells in our database.
This is purely speculation and is subject to change, so take it with a grain of salt, but I wouldn't be surprised if we're right.
It looks like you gain an aura (
Tarecgosa Legendary Aura
) and it duplicates your harmful spells sometimes:
Wrath of Tarecgosa
. Their damage appears as
Wrath of Tarecgosa
which is arcane damage.
Other notable finds
:
WoW's 7th anniversary might have a little more than just a vanity pet or a feat of strength:
WoW's 8th Anniversary
! You will most likely be able to change the appearance of your tabard so you aren't stuck wearing the same old one for its benefits.
Pet collectors are going to be very happy with 4.2 it looks like.
Menagerie
will introduce the return of
Magical Pet Biscuit
from the TCG. There will also be
Littlest Pet Shop
which will reward a new pet:
Nuts
.
Achievement hunters should be happy, too: from achievements for Zul'Aman that should have existed ([achi
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Druid Tier 12 Preview and Other 3D Models
We have a preview of Druid Tier 12 armor up as well as some more 3D models to share with you from the PTR. Remember to view it in our model viewer through the java option rather than flash if you want to see particle effects and details--this feature recently received an overhaul so they're looking even better than before.
For items, maps, icons and spell changes from this build that hit earlier today, you can
check them out here
.
Druid Tier 12
Other Models
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Patch 4.2: Tier 12 Armor Variations and 3D Models
We've datamined some recolors for tier 12 from the latest PTR 4.2 patch. There are no new tier sets to see except Warrior, but each tier that was already previewed has three shades of color (except Hunters, which have four). It's possible these could be the difference in color from non-heroic and heroic, 10 or 25 (like Ulduar's 8 and 8.5 was), or possibly even PvP models. An interesting comment a Wowhead poster presumed is that they could even be colored based on what talent tree you've specialized the majority of your points in--which would make a lot of sense, given the naming conventions on the PTR.
Anyway, we won't know until we get more information, but they're worth looking at. Some of them are certainly a lot less fiery and I hope they see the light of day.
Paladin
View in our model viewer: | | Palad
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Patch 4.2 - PTR Build 14002 - New Models
If you like models, you're in luck. We've got a ton of models for you to view from the PTR's latest patch. Remember to click on the thumbnails to expand and get them in full 3D--they look better and you'll be able to see the details clearer, like how the
Horn of the Vicious War Wolf
has pouches on his saddle and tons of details.
From these pictures, it also looks like Hallow's End will be getting a revamp or at least a new pet. Black and orange kittens in witch hats look pretty awesome. The Winged Lion pet will probably go with the Winged Lion mount from last patch; it will be interesting to see when these land in the store together and if he's tied to another plush. Oh, and that bizarre looking whelp? How legendary indeed. (It's most likely
Lil' Tarecgosa
, a reward for completing
Dragonwrath, Tarecgosa's Rest - Guild Edition
.)
Companion Pets
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Patch 4.1 - PTR Build 13750 - 3D Models (Lions and Ice Cream and Bears, Oh My!)
That's right -
ice cream
. There weren't very many new models this patch but the ones that were included definitely stand out. In addition, we've (also) decided to post the winged lion model that you may have already seen floating around other sites. This model was actually added a few builds ago but looks rather unfinished at this time. We will, of course, post an updated version as soon as its available. So... what do you think it is?
In addition to the lion, we've also got a new Amani Bear model which is simply a recoloring of the old
Amani War Bear
. No word yet on whether or not this is the finished version of the upcoming
Amani Battle Bear
, or simply a dungeon NPC or otherwise, but judging by the fact that the Zul'Gurub raptor looks to have gotten a recolor as well, this may be the case. Laaaaaaaaaaame. Oh, well!
Also, ICE CREAMS. OM NOM NOM.
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Patch 4.1 - 3D Models - Huge Assortment of Firelands Raid + PVP Weapons
Wow! We've found a
ton
of new weapon models for you guys to check out, featuring loot from the upcoming (well, patch 4.2)
Firelands Raid
as well as new PVP weapons! Each item features tons of recolors, so it's uncertain as to which ones will be used when they are assigned to live items. In the meantime, you should definitely check them all out!
Of course, remember that even though these items were found in the 4.1 PTR files, we will most likely not see the items that they are attached to until 4.2 hits the PTRs (unless they start showing us Firelands raid goodies sooner, like those
trinkets
)!
It's been a while since we've had such a huge assortment of new weapon models to show off and we're really excited to find more as new PTR patches come out, so keep checking the blog! Simply click on any model preview to open a lightbox where you can view the model in Java or Flash. If you need any help using our 3D Model Viewer be sure to check out its
help page
!
Check out the massive assortment of snazzy new models after t
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Patch 4.1 - PTR Build 13682 - 3D Models: Ragnaros and Kitties!
Holy cow,
Ragnaros
is lookin' pretty leggy! We've also found a ton of new (and completely adorable) saber cubs were discovered in this latest PTR patch! In addition, a few amazing new NPC models for different types of fire hawks that will most likely be found in the new Firelands raid. Maybe a few of them are the new mounts?
Awesome.
Clicky the image to view in glorious 3D!
Check out all of the new models we've discovered in the first of hopefully many PTR patches after the break!
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Cataclysm Beta (Build 13277) 3D Models - Moonkin Hatchlings, Lil' Ragnaros and more!
We've got a few new models from the latest Cataclysm build, including some adorable new companion pets (and Lil' Ragnaros, too, since he doesn't like being called adorable) and more! Be sure to click the models to check 'em out in 3D amazingness!
Update #1:
We've got
videos
of the new companion pets for you guys,
complete with all of their cute animations
! You can view them below. If you're into high-quality videos, be sure to click the titles and check out these videos in beautiful high-resolution 720p HD on the
ZAMOfficial
YouTube channel!
Update #2:
Troll Druids have a
new flight form model
! Check out our video and model-viewer rendering of it below!
These new companion pets (as
we blogged about earlier
) will be available for purchase from the
Blizzard Online Store
soon! Unfortunately, unlike their previous pet offerings, it looks as though these hatchlings might actually be faction-specific (so no Night Elf moonkins for us Hordies, and vice versa). C'mon, Blizzard, prove me wrong! And while you're
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Cataclysm Beta (Build 13241) New Models & Icons!
A new beta build is here and as usual we have another new batch of models and icons for your perusal. One of the
BIG THINGS
in this build is the *drum roll* Worgen Druid's
Travel Form
! Hopefully we will have a video for this up in the near future, so be on the lookout for that! Other than that awesomely sexy model for druids there are several other models, such as a Corrupted Cho'gall and even more weapons and shields that you will most likely see in the raid dungeons at level 85.
In the icon department we have updated icons for many different gem types and some new dungeon armor icons. There are even new icons for
Moonkin Hatchling
(both Tauren and Night Elf flavors) and
Lil' Ragnaros
.
Edit: For those of you who prefer YouTube, or who have trouble with our modelviewer, we've added a YouTube video!
You can check out all these models and icons after the break!
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Cataclysm Beta (Build 13221) 3D Models + Icons! Therazane and Tons of Weapons!
We've got some new 3D models from the latest Cataclysm Beta build - nothing incredibly exciting, though we do finally have a model for Therazane the Stonemother, Elemental Lord of the Earth! Hubba hubba!
We've also got a ton of new weapon models, including some PVP, quest and dungeon items - including my favorite, an awesome new two-handed sword which looks like a graphically updated version of
Ashkandi, Greatsword of the Brotherhood
. This bad boy drops in Blackwing Descent, and shall be mine!
As far as icons go, mostly a bunch of new item icons - death knight and shaman tier icons, new Inscription tarot cards, a ton of new armor kits and a few other profession-related icons! Be the first on the forums to sport a new demonic Burger King helm!
Check out all of the new models and icons after the break!
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Worgen Female Dance Has Arrived!
In the new beta build that is being released today Blizzard has finally implemented the
female Worgen dance
! The new dance is based on
Poker Face
by Lady Gaga.
We have some animated images of several sections of the dance below, hopefully we will be able to get a video of the new dance up as soon as the servers are back online!
We have a video posted on our YouTube channel at
ZAMOfficial
!
There are also animated .gif versions after the break!
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Cataclysm Beta (Build 13195) More Tier 11 Models!
We've got another update for that sneaky Cataclysm Beta build from today, this time with more models! This new set includes
Tier 11
for both
Hunters
and
Paladins
!
Honestly I think the Paladin set looks pretty bad-ass and really makes me want to finish leveling mine. Also which hunter doesn't want to wear MURLOCS as part of their tier set? I know I would! You can check out all these new sets and more after the break.
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Cataclysm Model Update - Death Knight Tier 11 and Recolors!
We've got some more
Tier 11
3D goodness to share with you guys today - including the new
Death Knight
set (in three different colors)! We've also found recolors of both the
Mage
and
Shaman
sets!
I think Blizzard must have forgotten to make the other plate sets as cool as the Death Knight one. I mean, I'm already crying for my warrior - this new plate set looks amazing, even if the helm does make you look like a demonic
Burger King
. Check out all of the new sets in glorious 3D after the break!
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