Cataclysm: Videos and Talent/Mastery Systems
Cataclysm: Videos and Talent/Mastery Systems
A lot more information has been released for Cataclysm, which makes me extremely happy, though how did everyone like the Ruby Sanctum? I am asking right now since I’ve finally gotten around to doing it and first time was 25 man. A very fun fight especially in the Twilight stage and I like the idea of the big meteors as well. I am really hoping for the ArP Trinket that drops….
There are a lot of videos of the new zones out for Cataclysm thanks to all the BETA players so make sure you check them out (thanks to MMO-champion.com):
SPOILER ALERT!!! DO NOT WATCH THESE VIDEOS IF YOU DON’T WANT ANY SPOILERS – YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!
What seems to be a hot topic is the new Talent and Mastery System Blizzard has been talking about lately, thanks to Zarhym, who goes into a very detailed description in their post. Feel free to read the original post but there was one part I wanted to talk about today.
“To Recap
When players reach level 10, they are presented with basic information on the three specializations within their class and are asked to choose one. Then they spend their talent point. The other trees darken and are unavailable until 31 points are spent in the chosen tree. The character is awarded an active ability, and one or more passive bonuses unique to the tree they’ve chosen. As they gain levels, they’ll alternate between receiving a talent point and gaining new skills. They’ll have a 31-point tree to work down, with each talent being more integral and exciting than they have been in the past. Once they spend their 31′st point in the final talent (at level 70), the other trees open up and become available to allocate points into from then on. As characters move into the level 78+ areas in Cataclysm, they’ll begin seeing items with a new stat, Mastery. Once they learn the Mastery skill from their class trainer they’ll receive bonuses from the stat based on the tree they’ve specialized in.
We understand that these are significant changes and we still have details to solidify. We feel, however, that these changes better fulfill our original class design goals for Cataclysm, and we’re confident that they will make for a better gameplay experience. Your constructive feedback is welcomed and appreciated.” – Blizzard.
A few people I have talked to (guild mates) really are not excited about this new change but I really like the idea. I like that you put in 31 points into 1 tree, instead of all over the place, because it makes you really learn your class – as well as spec. When you get ‘bigger’ your rewarded by being able to put more points into another tree which will make you more than likely feel more powerful than just your first 31 points. When you begin to reach the height of your ‘age’ you’re once again rewarded by the Mastery system. Is it just me who sees that as awesome?
I like the idea that they are wanting you to focus more on the spec you chose, to make you level just as you are – to make you a better player, and as you reach new levels you’re rewarded with more options. True you’re pretty much cookie cutter until you’re rewarded but when you’re ‘little’ everyone is pretty much the same as it is. But! I am hoping they nail the system down after that disappointment with what they took out of Cataclysm.
UPDATE:
- Remember the tiny skeletal raptor pet from a previous post? That is a possible contender for a vanity pet for Archaeology.
- The Mastiff (will be classified under “Wolf” Family): From BETA Testers they confirm that it is the Worgen Hunter starter pets and can only be tamed by the Worgen. I am unsure at this moment if upon official release of Cataclysm if it will change or stay the same.
- The Monkey (will be classified from the newly made “Primate” Family): From BETA Testers they also confirm that this is a Goblin Hunter tamed pet. Once again, unsure if this will stay or change upon the release of Cataclysm.
- Hunters begin the game with is known as starter pets and depending on their race, they are designated a pet to accompany them until level 10.
Let me know what you think!
Happy Hunting!
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