Friday Recap: Oh, Warcraft, How I've Missed you So...

Oh, Warcraft, how I've missed you so.

So Tuesday marked the releaseof World of Warcraft's first Cataclysm "pre-patch", 4.0.1. This patch integrates many changes to Azeroth, from the new talent trees to the vast graphical upgrades. The new raid-lockout system will be added, as well as the new Justice Point currency to replace old badges.

I think I may come out of retirement, just for the lulz.

Unfortunatly, the new race/class combos and the "new old world" won't be avaliable until 4.0.3 comes out, and the new races, level cap, and questing areas won't be avaliable until after Cataclysm. Regardless, it gives me the chance to dust off my old account, relearn how to play my class, and get ready for launch.

Now all I need to do is find a small group of friends willing to sit in line with me on December 7th. As a wise old hobbit once said, "I will take it!... but I do not know the way."

To the other WoW-heads out there: what are your plans for Cataclysm? Starting a new toon? Camping out for the release?

Post publishing thoughts: I broke down and paid for another month on WoW. Let me say, it's very, VERY different... fun, mind you, but very different.