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Cataclysm Guide
Frequently Asked Questions
General
Pre-Launch Events
A Brave New World
Goblins & Worgen
Dungeons & Raids
Tier 11 Armor Sets
Player vs. Player
Class Changes
Professions
Spells, Talents, & Mastery
Guild Advancement
Stat Changes
UI Changes
Helpful Links
While some of your questions will be answered here, make sure to read the rest of the guide!
When will Cataclysm be released?
World of Warcraft: Cataclysm will be released on December 7, 2010! Check out Blizzard's announcement in our blog!
What will the minimum requirements for Cataclysm be?
Windows XP/XP64/Vista/Vista64/7** OS (with the latest Service Packs or updates)
Intel Pentium 4 1.3 GHz / AMD Athlon XP 1500+
1+ GB RAM
NVidia GeForce FX / ATI Radeon 9500 video card
25 GB
4X DVD-ROM drive (Downloadable Installer also available)
Broadband Internet connection
Keyboard/mouse
Mac OS X 10.5.8, 10.6.4, or newer
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Intel processor
2 GB RAM or higher
25.0 GB available HD space
4X DVD-ROM Drive
Broadband Internet connection
Will there be a Collector's Edition? What will come with it?
Like with the previous expansions, Cataclysm will feature a CE. It will cost $79.99 and will ship with a number of additional goodies:
- Art of the Cataclysm art book
- Exclusive in-game pet: Lil' Deathwing
- Behind-the-scenes DVD
- Cataclysm's soundtrack
- Special-edition mouse pad depicting Deathwing
- World of Warcraft Trading Card Game cards
For more information about the Cataclysm Collector's Edition, check the Cataclysm Mini-site or our blog!
What features are being added in the expansion?
- Two new playable races
- Level cap increased to 85
- Classic zones remade
- New high-level zones
- More raid content than ever before
- New race/class combinations
- Guild advancement
- New PvP zone and rated battlegrounds
- Archaeology
- Flying mounts in Azeroth
- ..and more!
Will Cataclysm be available for pre-download, like StarCraft II?
Yes. You will be able to download the Cataclysm installer a few days before December 7, so you can install the game and be ready for the launch at midnight Pacific time. As soon as the servers come up, you'll have a chance to be there!
What is the story of Cataclysm?
Soon, Deathwing the Destroyer will return to Azeroth, and his eruption from Deepholm will sunder the world, leaving a festering wound across the continents. As the Horde and Alliance race to the epicenter of the cataclysm, the kingdoms of Azeroth will witness seismic shifts in power, the kindling of a war of the elements, and the emergence of unlikely heroes who will rise up to protect their scarred and broken world from utter devastation.
The face of Azeroth is altered forever as the destruction left in Deathwing's wake reshapes the land and reveals secrets long sealed away. Players will be able to re-experience familiar zones across Kalimdor and the Eastern Kingdoms, rewrought by the cataclysm and filled with new opportunities for adventure.
Who must purchase the expansion? What if I don't buy it?
The world of Warcraft is changing whether you purchase the expansion or not!
In order to experience the newly added content, such as the new leveling zones and new dungeons, you must purchase the expansion. You will also not be able to progress past level 80 without purchasing the expansion. However, the changes that have been made to the rest of the world will affect all players, even those without the expansion. For example, there will be no 'old Northern Barrens' for players who have not purchased the expansion - only the post-Cataclysm Barrens.
What is the new level cap?
The maximum player level cap has been raised to 85.
What does this raised level cap mean to me?
Players leveling beyond 80 will see their spells level up appropriately, and will be able to learn new spells. Unlike previous expansions, talent trees will not be expanded - instead they are being drastically reduced for all players, with a maximum of 41 talent points at level 85. Talent points are awarded every odd level after level 10 (which will grant 1 point), and will then be awarded every level from 81-85. More detailed information on these changes can be found in the Spells, Talents & Mastery section.
Will leveling from 80-85 be like leveling from 70-80?
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What about leveling a new character? How will it differ?
Many existing zones have had their level ranges changed drastically, but the same continental leveling path will still be followed. You will start out in Azeroth (Kalimdor and Eastern Kingdoms) until around 58, continue in Outland from 58 to around 68, head to Northrend for 68 to 80, and finally finish off your last 7 levels capping out at 85 in the new, higher leveled zones of Azeroth (including some not found on the continents)!
Will there be a new level of riding skills?
Yes. Master Riding will allow players to increase the flying speed of all of their flying mounts to 310%, and all ground mounts to 100%! No more having to forsake your favorite mount only because it is slower than the Proto-drake/Frostwyrm you got from Naxxramas, Ulduar, or Icecrown Citadel. It costs and is subject to reputation discount with Orgrimmar / Stormwind. However, if you already own a 310% mount, you get this skill for free!
If you wish to use your flying mount in Azeroth, you will have to purchase a Flight Master's License for from a riding trainer. You do not need Master Riding in order to fly in Azeroth.
What new races have been added?
- Alliance players will be able to create Worgen characters.
- Horde players will be able to create Goblin characters.
What are the new race/class combinations?
See the awesome table on this page for full race/class combination availability.
Mac Catalyst
When you use Mac Catalyst to create a Mac version of your iOS app, you make your app available to a new audience and give existing users the opportunity to enjoy it in a new environment.
Before You Start
Many iOS apps are great candidates for creating a Mac app with Mac Catalyst. This is especially true for iOS apps that already work well on iPad and support key iPad features; for example: Adobe com reader 10 1.
Drag and drop. When you support drag and drop in your iOS app, you also get support for drag and drop in the Mac version.
Keyboard shortcuts. Even though a physical keyboard may not always be available on iPad, iPad users appreciate using keyboard shortcuts to streamline their interaction with your app. On the Mac, users always expect apps to offer keyboard shortcuts. By supporting keyboard shortcuts in your iOS app, you make it easy to add support for common macOS shortcuts to your Mac app.
Multitasking. Apps that do a good job scaling the interface to support Split View, Slide Over, and Picture in Picture lay the necessary groundwork to support the extensive window resizability that Mac users expect.
Support for multiple windows. https://downbload433.weebly.com/turning-roads-mac-os.html. By supporting multiple scenes on iPad, you also get support for multiple windows in the macOS version.
An iOS app that works well on iPad is a solid foundation for creating a Mac App with Mac Catalyst. However, some apps rely on frameworks or features that don't exist on a Mac. For example, if your app's essential features require capabilities like gyroscope, accelerometer, or rear camera, frameworks like HealthKit or ARKit, or if the app's main function is something like navigation, it might not be suitable for the Mac.
For developer guidance, see Mac Catalyst. For Mac app–design guidance, see macOS Human Interface Guidelines.
Planning Enhancements for Your Mac App
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Creating a Mac version of your iOS app with Mac Catalyst gives the app automatic support for fundamental macOS features such as:
- Keyboard, trackpad, mouse, and Touch Bar input, including key focus and keyboard navigation
- Window management
- Toolbar support
- Rich text interaction, including copy and paste as well as contextual menus for editing
- File management
- Pull-down menus
- App preferences with the same settings that your iOS app provides to the Settings app
System-provided UI elements take on a more Mac-like appearance, too, for example:
- Split view
- File browser
- Activity view
- Form sheet
- Contextual actions
- Color picker
DEVELOPER NOTE To get an overview of how views and controls change when you create a Mac app with Mac Catalyst, download UIKit Catalog: Creating and Customizing Views and Controls and build the macOS target.
When you first create a Mac app with Mac Catalyst, Xcode defaults to the 'Scale Interface to Match iPad' setting, or iPad idiom. This setting allows you to create a Mac app without making big changes to your app's layout. By choosing the iPad idiom, standard iOS interface elements retain their appearance in the Mac version of your iOS app; for example, the switch control retains its iOS appearance. In addition, the system scales the app's interface to ensure that text and interface elements are consistent with the macOS display environment without requiring you to update your app's layout.
As an alternative to choosing the iPad idiom, you can choose the 'Optimize Interface for Mac' setting, or Mac idiom, in Xcode. With the Mac idiom, your app takes on an even more Mac-like appearance and the system doesn't scale your app's layout. As a result, text and graphics appear sharper, making your app look its best on the Mac. However, adopting the Mac idiom often requires you to do additional work on your app's layout.
When you create a Mac version of your iOS app, initially choose the iPad idiom and make the app feel at home on the Mac by adopting macOS app structure, navigation conventions, and design patterns. After you complete this work, consider switching to the Mac idiom, especially if your app displays a lot of text, detailed artwork, or uses animations.
For guidance, see Mac Idiom.
Reviewing Platform Conventions and Design Patterns
When you create a Mac version of your iOS app with Mac Catalyst, you need to ensure that your Mac app gives people a rich Mac experience. No matter whether you adopt the iPad idiom or the Mac idiom, it's essential to go beyond simply displaying your iOS layout in a macOS window. iOS and macOS each define design patterns and conventions for user interaction that are rooted in the different ways people use their devices. Before you dive in and update specific views and controls, become familiar with the main differences between the platforms so you can create a great Mac app.
Dog bless you. Differences in conventions and design patterns with the biggest impact on the Mac version of your iOS app exist in the following key areas:
Many existing zones have had their level ranges changed drastically, but the same continental leveling path will still be followed. You will start out in Azeroth (Kalimdor and Eastern Kingdoms) until around 58, continue in Outland from 58 to around 68, head to Northrend for 68 to 80, and finally finish off your last 7 levels capping out at 85 in the new, higher leveled zones of Azeroth (including some not found on the continents)!
Will there be a new level of riding skills?
Yes. Master Riding will allow players to increase the flying speed of all of their flying mounts to 310%, and all ground mounts to 100%! No more having to forsake your favorite mount only because it is slower than the Proto-drake/Frostwyrm you got from Naxxramas, Ulduar, or Icecrown Citadel. It costs and is subject to reputation discount with Orgrimmar / Stormwind. However, if you already own a 310% mount, you get this skill for free!
If you wish to use your flying mount in Azeroth, you will have to purchase a Flight Master's License for from a riding trainer. You do not need Master Riding in order to fly in Azeroth.
What new races have been added?
- Alliance players will be able to create Worgen characters.
- Horde players will be able to create Goblin characters.
What are the new race/class combinations?
See the awesome table on this page for full race/class combination availability.
Mac Catalyst
When you use Mac Catalyst to create a Mac version of your iOS app, you make your app available to a new audience and give existing users the opportunity to enjoy it in a new environment.
Before You Start
Many iOS apps are great candidates for creating a Mac app with Mac Catalyst. This is especially true for iOS apps that already work well on iPad and support key iPad features; for example: Adobe com reader 10 1.
Drag and drop. When you support drag and drop in your iOS app, you also get support for drag and drop in the Mac version.
Keyboard shortcuts. Even though a physical keyboard may not always be available on iPad, iPad users appreciate using keyboard shortcuts to streamline their interaction with your app. On the Mac, users always expect apps to offer keyboard shortcuts. By supporting keyboard shortcuts in your iOS app, you make it easy to add support for common macOS shortcuts to your Mac app.
Multitasking. Apps that do a good job scaling the interface to support Split View, Slide Over, and Picture in Picture lay the necessary groundwork to support the extensive window resizability that Mac users expect.
Support for multiple windows. https://downbload433.weebly.com/turning-roads-mac-os.html. By supporting multiple scenes on iPad, you also get support for multiple windows in the macOS version.
An iOS app that works well on iPad is a solid foundation for creating a Mac App with Mac Catalyst. However, some apps rely on frameworks or features that don't exist on a Mac. For example, if your app's essential features require capabilities like gyroscope, accelerometer, or rear camera, frameworks like HealthKit or ARKit, or if the app's main function is something like navigation, it might not be suitable for the Mac.
For developer guidance, see Mac Catalyst. For Mac app–design guidance, see macOS Human Interface Guidelines.
Planning Enhancements for Your Mac App
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Creating a Mac version of your iOS app with Mac Catalyst gives the app automatic support for fundamental macOS features such as:
- Keyboard, trackpad, mouse, and Touch Bar input, including key focus and keyboard navigation
- Window management
- Toolbar support
- Rich text interaction, including copy and paste as well as contextual menus for editing
- File management
- Pull-down menus
- App preferences with the same settings that your iOS app provides to the Settings app
System-provided UI elements take on a more Mac-like appearance, too, for example:
- Split view
- File browser
- Activity view
- Form sheet
- Contextual actions
- Color picker
DEVELOPER NOTE To get an overview of how views and controls change when you create a Mac app with Mac Catalyst, download UIKit Catalog: Creating and Customizing Views and Controls and build the macOS target.
When you first create a Mac app with Mac Catalyst, Xcode defaults to the 'Scale Interface to Match iPad' setting, or iPad idiom. This setting allows you to create a Mac app without making big changes to your app's layout. By choosing the iPad idiom, standard iOS interface elements retain their appearance in the Mac version of your iOS app; for example, the switch control retains its iOS appearance. In addition, the system scales the app's interface to ensure that text and interface elements are consistent with the macOS display environment without requiring you to update your app's layout.
As an alternative to choosing the iPad idiom, you can choose the 'Optimize Interface for Mac' setting, or Mac idiom, in Xcode. With the Mac idiom, your app takes on an even more Mac-like appearance and the system doesn't scale your app's layout. As a result, text and graphics appear sharper, making your app look its best on the Mac. However, adopting the Mac idiom often requires you to do additional work on your app's layout.
When you create a Mac version of your iOS app, initially choose the iPad idiom and make the app feel at home on the Mac by adopting macOS app structure, navigation conventions, and design patterns. After you complete this work, consider switching to the Mac idiom, especially if your app displays a lot of text, detailed artwork, or uses animations.
For guidance, see Mac Idiom.
Reviewing Platform Conventions and Design Patterns
When you create a Mac version of your iOS app with Mac Catalyst, you need to ensure that your Mac app gives people a rich Mac experience. No matter whether you adopt the iPad idiom or the Mac idiom, it's essential to go beyond simply displaying your iOS layout in a macOS window. iOS and macOS each define design patterns and conventions for user interaction that are rooted in the different ways people use their devices. Before you dive in and update specific views and controls, become familiar with the main differences between the platforms so you can create a great Mac app.
Dog bless you. Differences in conventions and design patterns with the biggest impact on the Mac version of your iOS app exist in the following key areas:
Navigation. Many iOS and macOS apps organize data in similar ways, but they use different controls and visual indicators to help people understand and navigate through the data. For guidance, see App Structure and Navigation.
User input and interactions. Although both iPad and Mac accept user input from a range of devices — such as the Multi-Touch display, keyboard, mouse, and trackpad — touch interactions are the basis for iOS conventions. In contrast, keyboard and mouse interactions are key for macOS conventions. For guidance, see User Interaction.
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Menus. Mac users are familiar with the persistent menu bar and expect to find all app commands in menu-bar menus. iOS, on the other hand, doesn't have a persistent menu bar, and iOS users expect to find app commands in the app's UI. For guidance, see App Menus.
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Visual design and layout. To take advantage of the wider Mac screen in ways that give Mac users a great experience, update your app's visual design and layout; for example:
- Divide a single column of content and actions into multiple columns.
- Present an inspector UI next to the main content instead of using a popover.
- Simultaneously show two or more levels of an app's hierarchy.
- Adopt the Mac idiom to make your app's appearance even more Mac-like.
For guidance, see Visual Design.
Viewing your iPad app from the perspective of macOS design conventions can also suggest ways to also improve the iPad version, especially if your iPad app originate on iPhone. As you reassess the ways you lay out views and controls in your Mac app, consider this as an opportunity to see if there are places where you can improve your iOS app to make better use of the large iPad screen.
