5.2 PTR Zone Preview: Isle of Giants, Isle of the Thunder King

Live Geposted 02.01.2013 um 16:42 von perculia

The Isle of Giants is a small tropical isle to the north of Kun-Lai Summit that features the new world boss, Oondasta, a troll dinosaur.

The Isle of the Thunder King is able to be explored in an incomplete scenario form. Edit: as of 1/3, these scenarios have been locked, most likely to fix some bugs. This is the location for the new 5.2 raid, new quest hubs featuring the Kirin Tor Offensive and Sunreaver Onslaught, a new world boss, a Lightning Forge used to craft weapons with distinctive or formerly-removed models, and a Shipyard, Main Courtyard, and Treasure Room.

Video: Insel des DonnersTankspotInsel des DonnersClick the cut to see the screenshots for the Isle of the Thunder King and Isle of Giants!Insel des Donners ScreenshotsIn die Lüfte!Take Down This Wall!Edit: These scenarios have been locked on 1/3 to players, so hopefully they'll be open soon and completely fixed.

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Here players can join the assault to conquer Emperor Lei Shen's island stronghold, unlock new questlines and daily quest hubs, participate in special events, earn the right to visit the fabled Treasure Room, lay claim an arsenal of powerful Mogu artifacts for their faction, and more.
Each faction's finest are spearheading the assault: the Kirin-Tor Offensive led by Jaina Proudmoore and the Sunreaver Onslaught led by Lor'themar Theron. Earning reputation with these new factions offers heroes the opportunity to receive new quests and reputation rewards, including powerful items and an intimidating new mount.
After both the Alliance and the Horde have eked out a foothold on the isle, players can choose to perform quests that are PvE or PvP focused. PvP quests will direct players against opposing faction NPCs, but slaying opposing players will grant credit as well.
As the heroes conquer the Isle, they will unlock the powerful Lightning Forge, which will allow Blacksmiths to forge mighty raid-worthy items, as well as classic weapons from the past.
Players on the PTR can teleport to the Isle of the Thunder King at their faction shrines in the Vale of Eternal Blossoms. While the Isle of the Thunder King will be unlocked progressively by each realm based on participation in the war effort, initially only some of the Isle’s features will be unlocked. Future updates will include the Shipyard and the Main Courtyard. Some features, including the Treasure Room, will not yet be available.
After the Isle of the Thunder King has been conquered, the gate guardian of the Thunder King's citadel will appear: Nalak, the Storm Lord. Players will frequently have the opportunity to test their mettle against him.