Today I’d like to take a look at possible things to do before WoW’s next expansion hits the shelves, stuff you will probably won’t be able to do after the eruption of mount blackrock.

1. Get Exalted. Why? Chances are that a lot of the classic factions will be removed and exalted status with them will net you a nice Feat of Strength So, which faction will be removed? Nothing is certain ofcourse, but here are my expectations:

• • • Hydraxian Waterlords, these guys being the sworn enemies of Ragnaros makes them the perfect candidates for either a big revamp in the expansion or for being put to non-active. Either way it might be a good idea to get their rep maxxed

    • Thorium Brotherhood, living in Searing Gorge, they possess the knowledge required to make the arms and armaments of Ragnaros, the Fire Lord., sounds to me like another good faction to get some rep with since Searing Gorge is one of those areas getting a big revamp and chances are these guys will be sort of wiped out by an eruption of Blackrock Mountain

    • Gelkis Clan Centaur, altho, you can’t get exalted with these guys it might be worth to max them out at 11999/12000Honored since chances are big these will be brutely removed from existence during the Cataclysm

    • Magram Clan Centaur , You will have to choose between this one and the Gelkis since they’re enemies and gaining rep with one causes you to loose rep with the other. Also capped at 11999/12000 Honored

1. Do the dungeons, since some dungeons might get removed or revamped and it might be worth getting their achievements before it’s too late.

   1. Molten Core

   2. Blackrock Depths

   3. Blackrock Spire

   4. Blackwing Lair

   5. Wailing Caverns, since Barrens will be split in half chances are big this one will be gone for good

   6. Deadmines will get heroic version, unknown what they’ll do with the lowlvl version)

   7. Gnomeregan, rumor has it it will be retaken by the gnomes)

   8. Razorfen Downs, same fate as the Wailing Caverns

2. Get Explorer title! Since new zones will be added to Azeroth, and old zones will be revamped/removed/splitup/etc Blizzard will very likely convert this to a feat of strength and implement a new version for the Cataclysm expansion.

3. Get Loremaster title, will probably undergo the same fate as Explorer

Plenty to do to keep you occupied for a few days, and definatly something that will keep me busy. What are the must-do things for you before the death of the old world (and the consequent birth of the new world ofcourse)

In Cataclysm, we will be getting 5 more levels, 5 more talent points, but NOT increased talent trees, instead we will be improving our characters through the Path of the Titans. A new system that will give every class the same options. We will be choosing a path to follow and unlock new ‘talents’ by doing certain quests, defeating certain encounters and through other objectives. The paths will be modeled after the old Titans, creators of Azeroth and the Azerothian races.

Altho this system gives me some concerns about the flexibility, and I’m afraid that it will just lead to extra cookie-cutter specs, but nontheless I am still pretty excited about it.

Each titan cultivates specific interests that relate to particular elements or energy types — essentially, to some small aspect of creation over which the titan holds a measure of dominance. Some titans refer to the piece of creation upon which they focus as their “sphere of power”. My guess is that different Paths will be based on these elements and energy types, so there will be a Fire Path, Arcane Path, Ice Path, Shadow Path etc.. With this in mind I can only come to the conclusion that certain Paths will compliment certain specs better than others, resulting again in the concerns of cookie-cutter spec/path combinations.

So far there are 6 paths anounced, but what will their associated elements be?

Aman’Thul the High Father – Electricity
As leader of the titans, Aman’Thul is responsible for the creation of all worlds, including Azeroth. This path would probably be best for the following classes: Priest, Druid and Shaman focusing primarily on healing specs, but possibly other caster classes too and granting them more flexibility in melee situations. Maybe elemental shamans?

Eonar the Lifebinder – Nature
Consort of Aman’Thul, protector of life and nature. Another one primarily for the healing classes and specs focusing more on Nature spells, possibly best for Priests, Druids, Shamans, but also Hunters due to the nature theme.

Norgannon, the Dreamweaver – Arcane
Norgannon is master of the arcane magic, knowledge, secrets and mysteries. This one would be aimed at Mages, Warlocks, maybe moonkins and shadowpriests

Khaz’Goroth, the Shaper – Earth
This would be one for the melee classes, warrior, death knights, maybe rogues(?) or melee specced druids, or enhancement shamans

Aggramar, the Avenger – ???
Aggramar is in charge of combating the Burning Legion and eliminating its demonic taint, so I doubt this path will be for the warlocks, shadow priests and death knights. Instead, I think this one will also be aimed at melee classes.

Golganneth, the Thunderer – Air/Water
He is the embodiment of thunderstorms and lightning, storms and winds. My first thought was this would be a good candidate for Mages and Shamans, but judging from a series of pictures (see below) found on mmo-champion, this seems be aimed mostly at druids, and possibly other tanking classes.

I’m kinda hoping there will be more paths, and maybe even one for Sargeras, which could be aimed at Warlocks, Death Knights and Shadow Priests. All-in-all, this new system is looking to be another great addition to an already great game and I can’t wait to put my hands on this new system.

So, with what I wrote above which path would you choose?

With all the exciting Cataclysm news and imagery from Blizzcon I’ve started to make some wallpapers, 3 are finished so far and I post them here in size 1440×900 if anyone is interested in other sizes just post a reply about which one and what size. I’m sifting through all images I can find, so expect some more wallpapers to be posted soon..