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I was wondering if the downloadable version of MoP will be available to DL before the actual release date?

I just can't (or rather, don't WANT to) imagine what the Blizz servers will be like if the download of Pandaria starts on release day for everyone.

oops, found my answer (stupid me, I hate the Blizzard website so much I always do everything in my power to avoid going there... sure learned me this time):

Blizzard Website wrote:*When you pre-purchase World of Warcraft: Mists of Pandaria, you will be able to download an encrypted version of the game once it’s available, prior to the game’s release. This content will be unlocked and available for play when the expansion launches on September 25, 2012.

so I guess DL will begin some time in the preceding week? It's a huge amount to DL. I hope I can just do so on one account, then copy the files to the other locations on my computer for my 2nd and 3rd accounts.

There is already like a 6gb patch on the background downloader ready to go now if you are familiar with that.

isn't that the next patch file?
(rather than an actual MoP file)

The pre event always has a large chunk of data for the next expansion in it.
so I shouldn't be worried about the dl size for the Mop extension itself.

It will be just like the digital version of Cata was. You'll get it and be able to install it before launch day but the content will remain locked until then.

Boxed version for me though, like always.

Danielfboone wrote:It will be just like the digital version of Cata was. You'll get it and be able to install it before launch day but the content will remain locked until then.

Boxed version for me though, like always.

Just went with both this time seeing I always tend to get the CE box 1-2 days late by mail :S