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Patch getting closer?
Posted: Fri Apr 26, 2013 11:49 am
by Aggannor
Today when I logged in to WoW, I noticed that my launcher was "downloading date for upcoming patch". Has anyone else had this yet and can anyone remember at what point these messages usually appear (weeks before, month before, random etc.)?
Re: Patch getting closer?
Posted: Fri Apr 26, 2013 1:00 pm
by Danielfboone
It usually starts downloading data for an upcoming patch about 3 weeks before the patch goes live. In any case, data available or not, the patch is definitely getting closer.

Re: Patch getting closer?
Posted: Fri Apr 26, 2013 2:56 pm
by Sasrei
Great well if its 3 weeks away there may not be any new pets.
Re: Patch getting closer?
Posted: Sat Apr 27, 2013 11:39 am
by PorrasouxRex
Figures. They wouldn't introduce any new pets in a patch that's just for lore.
Re: Patch getting closer?
Posted: Sat Apr 27, 2013 2:50 pm
by Equeon
PorrasouxRex wrote:Figures. They wouldn't introduce any new pets in a patch that's just for lore.
*Coughs, glances at Patch 5.1*
Re: Patch getting closer?
Posted: Sat Apr 27, 2013 9:13 pm
by PorrasouxRex
Equeon wrote:PorrasouxRex wrote:Figures. They wouldn't introduce any new pets in a patch that's just for lore.
*Coughs, glances at Patch 5.1*
Least in 5.1 you had a daily hub and another rep grind. This patch is just a "build up" patch.
Re: Patch getting closer?
Posted: Sat Apr 27, 2013 11:12 pm
by Lupis
It's totally possible that the patch is getting close and that we just won't get any new shiny pets this time.

It's not a patch just for hunters, after all, getting new pets is just a rare gift that we should appreciate, not something we should expect and demand!
Personally, I'll be really excited, new pets or not. I want the lore. Pets? Those are great, but we've been absolutely *showered* with love recently. I think one patch without pets is reasonable.
Edit- even more so, we got 30 more stable slots! That's more pets, in a way. It's certainly spoiling us. xD
Re: Patch getting closer?
Posted: Sun Apr 28, 2013 12:11 am
by Kalliope
*grabs scissors*
LupisDarkmoon wrote:I think one patch without pets is reasonable.
we got 30 more stable slots!
These two sentences right here. I can't speak for anyone else, but I am having enough trouble keeping all my returning babies straight. If I had to worry about entirely new pets too....well....my head would explode. -_-
Re: Patch getting closer?
Posted: Sun Apr 28, 2013 2:14 am
by cowmuflage
LupisDarkmoon wrote:It's totally possible that the patch is getting close and that we just won't get any new shiny pets this time.

It's not a patch just for hunters, after all, getting new pets is just a rare gift that we should appreciate, not something we should expect and demand!
Personally, I'll be really excited, new pets or not. I want the lore. Pets? Those are great, but we've been absolutely *showered* with love recently. I think one patch without pets is reasonable.
Edit- even more so, we got 30 more stable slots! That's more pets, in a way. It's certainly spoiling us. xD
You hit up some really good points. I mean do they have to add new pets every patch? I don't think a patch with out any new extra stuff for a class wont hurt anyone at all. They can't give one class new things all the time. :3
Re: Patch getting closer?
Posted: Sun May 05, 2013 1:21 pm
by Sasrei
Im just going to sit here and hold out hope for the albino kitty lol ever since I saw that kitty I wanted it lol
Re: Patch getting closer?
Posted: Mon May 06, 2013 9:50 am
by lilaughingwolf
cowmuflage wrote:LupisDarkmoon wrote:It's totally possible that the patch is getting close and that we just won't get any new shiny pets this time.

It's not a patch just for hunters, after all, getting new pets is just a rare gift that we should appreciate, not something we should expect and demand!
Personally, I'll be really excited, new pets or not. I want the lore. Pets? Those are great, but we've been absolutely *showered* with love recently. I think one patch without pets is reasonable.
Edit- even more so, we got 30 more stable slots! That's more pets, in a way. It's certainly spoiling us. xD
You hit up some really good points. I mean do they have to add new pets every patch? I don't think a patch with out any new extra stuff for a class wont hurt anyone at all. They can't give one class new things all the time. :3
I totally agree...prettyful new shinnies are always loved but we should really stop demanding and expecting them IMO. Im just so excited about the new stable slots and all the new shinnies from last patch

Re: Patch getting closer?
Posted: Mon May 06, 2013 10:22 am
by Lisaara
I agree as well. We've been spoiled rotten with new pets. I'm content without having any for this patch. :3
Re: Patch getting closer?
Posted: Mon May 06, 2013 11:44 am
by Slickrock
Getting a sense that they are slowing down regarding launching this patch. Which might mean 5.4 might be coming much later in the year. They might also be looking at progression.
There was also a blue post indicating that there would be a warning about the patch coming, and we haven't seen that.
Re: Patch getting closer?
Posted: Mon May 06, 2013 8:20 pm
by Ziarre
I was actually considering the lack of news to be the opposite--a sign that it's close to ready, and that we should keep an eye out for that warning. There's been next to no new info for quite some time.
Re: Patch getting closer?
Posted: Mon May 06, 2013 9:10 pm
by Rawr
I really hope it is soon, I have two Hunters sitting at 85 eating up rested bonus waiting for the exp requirement to drop.

Re: Patch getting closer?
Posted: Tue May 07, 2013 9:39 am
by Myrrmi
Ziarre wrote:I was actually considering the lack of news to be the opposite--a sign that it's close to ready, and that we should keep an eye out for that warning. There's been next to no new info for quite some time.
This.
Not many (if any, I haven't been following it that closely lately) new datamined items, less and less changes - it does feel to me like it's almost finished and ready to go.
And I still need that non-stompy dino... GAAAH~!!

Re: Patch getting closer?
Posted: Tue May 07, 2013 11:46 am
by GormanGhaste
I know there was a new build on Thursday, but I don't know how often they usually are.
Re: Patch getting closer?
Posted: Thu May 09, 2013 9:13 pm
by Pent
Well... to be honest... the way it seems that Blizzard works is if they give us 30 new stable slots they would give us at least one more new pet than what we could store in our new 30 slots.
It's truly a vicious cycle.
Re: Patch getting closer?
Posted: Fri May 10, 2013 10:23 am
by Danielfboone
It's 2 weeks closer than it was when this thread started.

Re: Patch getting closer?
Posted: Sat May 11, 2013 12:53 pm
by Slickrock
They indicated they would give a warning for those farming valor, so I suspect it's at least 2 more weeks.