Introduction to The War Within Pre-Patch
‘World of Warcraft: The War Within’ is shaping up to be a thrilling addition to the long-standing game series. However, the initial pre-patch event has encountered several issues that have not sat well with the player base. Rewards were minimal, and the time between significant events was lengthy, resulting in a subpar experience for many gamers.
Community Feedback and Blizzard’s Response
After substantial community outcry, Blizzard has taken steps to rectify these grievances. In a forum update, community manager Kaivax addressed the two primary player concerns: the extended wait times for events and the slow rate of earning rewards. The recent changes aim to make the pre-patch events more engaging and rewarding.
Details of the Recent Changes
The changes made to the pre-patch event are substantial. The event now cycles between three zones on an hour-long timer. Importantly, it loops indefinitely within these zones, ensuring consistent gameplay. Additionally, rewards for most event activities have been significantly increased. ‘Remembered’ bosses now offer 1,400 memories instead of 500, and scattered memory events provide 200 memories instead of the previous 10.
Implications for Players
One notable change is the adjustment of the weekly quest, which is now a daily quest providing twice as many memories for each completion but cannot be repeated across multiple characters. This change aligns with WoW’s new warbands system, which allows for several currencies to be account-wide, transferable between characters. While this makes the game more alt-friendly, it introduces a new challenge for Blizzard to balance between being alt-friendly and not making alternate characters mandatory.
Conclusion
Overall, the adjustments to the pre-patch event for ‘The War Within’ are promising. Blizzard has listened to the community and implemented changes that make the event more enjoyable and rewarding. This paves the way for a more positive reception of the upcoming expansion, ensuring that World of Warcraft remains a leader in the MMORPG genre.
