The new beta testers FAQ!
The new beta testers FAQ!
Being the irritable person that i am, im getting a little sick of all the same questions i keep getting asked so I made this small faq.
I want to encourage people to leave feedback on all issues to because you are all here like me to help make our beloved game, the game it should.
Please search around for already made posts before making new threads, and to post suggestions or threads about quests in the Quests forum, Achievements in the Achievements forum, etc.
Please enjoy!
1. How do i get to Northrend?
If you’re horde, you will find an additional zepplin tower just west outside orgrimmar that wil take you to the Borean Tundra. Theres also an additional zeplin tower outside the undercity that will take you to howling fjord. If you are alliance you will find that stormwind now has a harbor! Just visit stormwind and the boat will take you to the Borean Tundra. You can visit the right side dock in menethil harbor to reach howling fjord.
2. What happened to my mount ?
Fear not your mounts are still there! Just go to your character sheet, and click on the new pets tab. You should see a new mount tab on the top of the new screen. Just click on it, select your mounts and drag them to your spell bar.
3. What happened to my pet ?
Same step as above but, if your pet is not listed you should be able to remedy the situation by talking to a stable master and they can usually retrieve the pet for you. If not, be patient and it will get fixed.
4.How do i get to dalaran ?
To get into Dalaran, first you must be level 74, second, there should be a Dalaran NPC in various Northrend towns that will give you a quest and port you directly to Dalaran with the quest.
For horde, the npc should be in Agmars hammer in Dragonblight.
5. I’m getting ganked on the pvp server is legal still on test servers ?
Yes. Go make a sammich, watch tv or get help.
6. Where are the barber shops ?
tip: For people having trouble seeing their faces while using the barbershop in Dalaran (or any other place for that matter), here’s a quick workaround that works well for me:
Open the character information (default hotkey is C), and type the following:
/run CharacterModelFrame:SetUnit(”player”) CharacterModelFrame:SetCamera(0)
credit goes to Maldivia for this great tip.
For horde the barber shops are as follows
1. Orgrimmar: In the cleft of shadow.
2. I don’t know where else in the other cities because i don’t go to them (Need player input here)
4. The Undercity Barber Shop is in the upper shopping circle, in he south eastern corner of it. Kind of near the Innkeeper.
3. Dalaran: To the left of the horde side of dalaran.
For alliance you can visit
1. Stormwind, in the Trade District, behind the auction house and by the path out towards Cathedral Square.
2. In Ironforge the barbershop is directly opposite the inn, on the other side of the lava tunnel.
Please chip in with additional things i can add that people might find helpful.
7. Do I get to stay this level when beta is over ?
No you are here to test and report bugs on the new content. You do not get to keep anything you earn in the beta on live. Simple as that.
Also (Stolen from Drubar)
You do get:
-To play the beta
-To find bugs
-To have fun playing the new class
-Experience the new continent
-Experience new skills and talents
-Probably some joy even!
You do NOT get:
-A pet
-A free copy of WotLK
-Money/Gold
-Blizzard to sing at your birthday
8. I found a bug what should i do ?
Well if your nice you can capture it and put it outside, or if your mean you can kill it. I prefer killing it, personally.
In all seriousness you can file an in game report by clicking on the B(Blizzard) Icon thats on the outside of your minimap. However if you feel the bug is quite bad and it warrants immediate attention feel free to post about it in the bug report forum.
9. Im a deatknight, why cant i use my hearth ?
Well if you look closely your hearthstone isnt a hearthstone its a scourge stone. After your initial dk questline once you are at lights hope you need to delete the scourge stone and talk to the inkeeper for a new stone. This new stone will work correctly.
10. Why are deathknights glowing green?
When a deathknight summons bloodworms the game glitches and leaves them green.
11. WHY CAN’T I CONNECT!!
There’s a sticky post in the tech support forum about this very problem. Try reading it! I also suggest deleting your WTF and Cache directory from your Beta directory, that usually solves many issues.
12. OMG IM IN BETA!!
We know you are excited. We are excited to be here too! But please, refrain from making posts like these. The devs are happy you are here, and would like to keep the boards clear of clutter like this, in order to get to the great feedback you’ll be submitting! (I dislike posts like these also - Betha)
13. <Thing> WHY IS THIS SO OP/WEAK/ANNOYING/BUGGED, THIS SUX BLIZZ YOU RUINED THE GAME
This is beta, and things often change rather dramatically between pushes. Don’t just throw a tantrum, explain specifically why you dislike something. Offer suggestions, but have some faith that your feedback is being read (And trust me, It is - Betha). As Ghostcrawler is fond of saying, there are many knobs for them to turn. Don’t just say “IT SUCKS, CHANGE IT BACK”, but think about how they could make the new changes work.
also: IF AN ISSUE IS ABOUT YOUR CLASS POST ON YOUR CLASS FORUMS NOT THE GENERAL FORUMS!.
14. WHY DOESN’T <PROFESSION> HAVE NEW RECIPES
They haven’t done a full profession pass yet! Some professions have some new recipes, and others do not. Be patient, and experiment with what is currently available. Also, if you do have some new recipes, feel free to post some suggestions in the Professions forum!
15. WHERE IS NEW BG? / LAKE WINTERGRASP or “ISN’T LAKE WINTERGRASP THE NEW BG?”
Lake Wintergrasp is its own outdoor zone! You need to be able to fly to get there (Many are fond of saying “One does not simply walk into Lake Wintergrasp…”), but it’s pretty neat. Level to 77 and give it a try!
The new Battleground is available in Dalaran! Called Strand of the ancients. You should go to the sector of town dedicated to your faction, and look for the Battlegrounds portals. There are four old ones, and a new one in the middle. Check it out!
16. WHY DID MY +HEALING ITEMS CHANGE SO THEY ARE HALF AS GOOD?
All +healing has been converted to +spell damage, and all healing spells have had their coefficients refactored to heal the same amount as before, but with +damage and healing, instead of +healing now. This means you get to use your healing gear to do damage too! Give it a try, I’m sure you’ll see the results soon. (Great new change - Betha)
17. WHAT ARE THE NEW INSTANCES?
As of push 8788, there are 5 open instances to test:
Utgarde Keep in Howling Fjord. Level 70-72
The Nexus, in Borean Tundra. Level 70-74
Azjol-Nerub, in Dragonblight. Level 72-76
Drak’tharon Keep, on the northern border of Grizzly Hills (74-77)
Halls of Stone, from the Rune Dwarf teleporter in Dalaran. (75-77). You can’t zone in unless you’re at least level 72.
CoT: Stratholme (80)
The Oculus (80) Borean Tundra
Utgarde Pinnacle (80) Howling fjord
Halls of Lightning (80) Storm Peaks (CURRENTLY INACESSABLE!)
18. Where do i learn inscription?
There are inscription trainers in each of the starting towns of Howling Fjord and Borean Tundra. You will probably need Scribe Tools to level it though, those are sold by vendors in Dalaran or at Amberpine in Borean Tundra.
19. How long does beta last ?
Up until the last few weeks before release.
20. What are glyphs?
Glyphs allow for modifications to spells and inscribers can do this to your spells. However inscription is unfinished at the moment so you cant get any done. Inscribers could change the way a spell looks, its mana cost or add something extra to its function.
21.I’m a paladin. Why are my judgements doing no damage?
Currently paladin judgements are bugged. They will do no damage. This will be fixed soon, do not worry. For now i suggest using seal of wisdom.
22. I’m a shaman. Why cant i buff my weapon with anything?
Its a known bug dont worry, it will be fixed. For now i strongly suggest being elemental spec for leveling purposes, as you will have no windfury if your enhancement.
23. Why do i have 999999 honor/arena points?
You dont. It’s a display bug
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