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World of Warcraft Patch 11.1 – The Undermine
If you’re diving into World of Warcraft this week, with Patch 11.1, there’s going to be a lot to catch up on. I honestly haven’t logged in for more than a quick look at the trading post in months, but I may be convinced to check out some of these updates. For more details, check out the latest video from SoulSoBreezy, who covers all the important details in his weekly Warcraft updates.
New Patch Features & Updates
Quality-of-Life Changes
- Warband Screen Customization: Players can now choose backgrounds and organize characters into campsites.
- Add-On Tracker: A built-in tool to help troubleshoot performance issues with your add-ons.
- Currency Reset: Seasonal currencies like Valor, Stones, and Delve-related resources will be wiped—so make sure to use them before the patch!
Class Updates
- Hunter Pet Respec: Hunters can now change their pets’ specialization (Ferocity, Cunning, or Tenacity) with just a click.
- Healing Nerf: Healing effects from critical hits are being reduced by 33% for DPS and tank specs.
Season 2 Preparations & Changes
While we’re still in a transitional phase, here’s what you can expect:
- New Delves: Two new delves (Side Street Sleaze & Excavation Site 9) will be available.
- Updated Mythic+ System: Expect adjustments as Season 1 wraps up.
- PVP Soft Launch: A chance to start farming new competitive gear.
A Season 2 crafting spark is also expected soon, so be on the lookout for early crafting opportunities.
The Undermine Experience: What’s New?
A big focus of this update is Undermine, the new goblin-themed zone packed with fast-travel mechanics, faction choices, and repeatable activities.
Key Features in Undermine
- Cartel System: Players will pick a cartel to support each week, unlocking world quests.
- Drive System: A fast-travel feature exclusive to Undermine that plays like a racing mini-game.
- Shipping & Handling Jobs: Quick mini-world quests that reward gear and resources.
- Scrap Heap Jobs: A scavenger hunt event where players dig through scrap for valuable loot.
- Renown Track: New faction reputation with rewards including gear, cosmetics, and profession perks.
Other Weekly Highlights
- World Quest Bonus Event: A great opportunity to grind reputation in Undermine.
- Kalimdor Cup Returns: If you missed it before, now’s your chance to participate.
- Paragon Chest Experiment: Players are testing if paragon rewards will provide early Season 2 loot.
- Battleground Brawl: Warsong Scramble is the featured mode this week.
- Final Week for Mythic+ Pushes: Fortified & Tyrannical affixes are active, making this the last chance to secure Keystone Master and Hero rewards.
Final Thoughts
For a detailed breakdown and additional insights, be sure to check out SoulSoBreezy’s full video below!
WoW Tokk – Dragonflight Addons and UI
Hey, did you know that World of Warcraft has a new expansion? They do! It’s called Dragonflight, and as you might suspect, it is all about Dragons! A flight of dragons, you might say!
Editor’s Note – This has no relation to the 1982 animated classic The Flight of Dragons starring none other than James Earl Jones and the late John Ritter. Damn, that was a great movie and amazing cast.
Over the past few months, you may have noticed that I have not posted much along the lines of World of Warcraft content. That’s because I let my subscription lapse just before Dragonflight was released in November (Nov 28, 2022). Great timing, right? I had been playing just to earn enough gold to purchase additional months of subscriptions, but my mojo fell off a steep cliff. I had to decide where to put my spare time – World of Warcraft or the Pathfinder RPG. As you can tell from my posts, the TTRPG beat the MMORPG.
However, I have not gone to scorched earth with WoW. Despite not having an active account, I continued to ensure my addons were up to date just in case I got the itch to start playing again. As luck would have it, the WoW PVP and real-live swolverine, Bajheera posted his preferred addons and UI setup for Dragonflight 10.0. I’ve followed his guidelines in the past (both for World of Warcraft and fitness/workouts), so when I saw his video, I knew I had to check it out.
Not gonna lie – this may have been the motivation I needed to resub and try out the new expansion. He won’t see this, but just in case… thanks, Boss.
Enjoy his video!
World of Warcraft – Dragonflight
The day has arrived! World of Warcraft announces the next expansion – Dragonflight!
Easy Pet Battles in WoW
You may read the title of the above video and think “c’mon, pet battles aren’t rocket science.”
My reply would be “shut up.” Also, “watch the damn video.”
The video, from the mind and talent of Kraken Latte, really puts pet battles on cruise control. Why would someone want such a thing? Well, maybe you’re new to pet battles. Maybe you’re just trying to get through them ASAP. Maybe you’re having trouble coming up with the best combo and rotation to get through these battles.
Five minutes after watching this video, I was wrecking face in new and interesting ways. Thanks, Kraken!
World of Warcraft – Next Expansion
Save the Date, as they say. April 19th, 2022 is the day flagged for the announcement of the next World of Warcraft Expansion!
On April 19, the World of Warcraft development team will reveal the next expansion. We’re excited to show you what we’ve been working on and where your adventures in Azeroth will go next.
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I’m not sure how much this will affect me. Apparently, there are a few more zones that have been added to Shadowlands since 9.0 went live. I’m still running dailies for gold in the main hub. Haven’t been motivated, storyline or otherwise, to go much further.
Still, April 19 may be a bigger date than just an expansion announcement. BlizzConline was put on hold back in October 2021. Since then, Blizzard has been dealing with “issues” of its own. But with a new expansion coming and some other titles showing movement on the development front… maybe, just maybe, we might hear something about Blizzcon 2022.
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