Cataclysm
Patch 4.0: Overview10/10/2010

Without warning, the corrupted Dragon Aspect, Deathwing, erupts from the stone heart of Deepholm, the domain of earth within the Elemental Plane. Jagged fissures are torn across the earth, and monstrous waves pummel coastal regions. From Thousand Needles to the Blasted Lands, the surface of Azeroth is reforged through violent upheavals. Now, the Horde and the Alliance must defend their homes against Deathwing and his minions, burdened by the unsettling fact that the world as they know it has changed… forever.

Patch Features
Azeroth Shattered
Just as The Destroyer underwent a brutal transformation that left his body scarred and disfigured, so have terrible wounds been inflicted upon Azeroth. Players will notice drastically altered terrain, thousands of new quests from levels 1-60, and updated level ranges for some zones to improve the questing flow.
New Race/Class Combinations
In the wake of a world on the brink of destruction, members of the Horde and Alliance have taken to new cultures and studies, mastering crafts previously foreign to them. Many existing playable races now have new class combinations.
Archaeology: That belongs in a museum!
The Cataclysm unearthed many artifacts and remnants of the past that have lain undisturbed for ages. Adventurers scouring the world to track down these objects gain new insights into the history of the world with each find. You can now learn the Archaeology profession and uncover the mysteries of the past.
Flying Mounts in Azeroth
You can now learn to use your flying mounts in Azeroth. The sky’s the limit!
Guild Leveling
Your guild can now earn small perks and bonuses ranging from small experience bonuses to summonable guild chests to even a mass resurrection spell.
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Devlynne
Korgath
Devlynne
4/23/2012
Grav... you only have to be level 20. I'm looking for it, too, and wowpedia says the learning ability is in Old-Ironforge, which is underneath. They say you get to it through an open door in the "throne" room and see King Magni Bronzebeard, who was turned to diamond, but I'll be danged if I can find it. Even the screenshots don't look the same. Anyone else know how to get under Ironforge?
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Rakmik
Staghelm
Rakmik
4/28/2012
@Devlynne: Well to get under ironforge theres a door to the left once u enter the throne room.. its kinda easy to miss but it is there.. and idk about learning arc. there, but i do know there was a childrens week quest there..
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Gravitie
Draka
Gravitie
3/17/2012
how do u get archeology every time i go 2 it it has nothing to learn plz help
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Holysmitt
Agamaggan
Holysmitt
4/17/2012
@Gravitie: I think you have to be level 60 but I'm not quite sure
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Eristan
Ghostlands
Eristan
2/1/2012
is there an easier way to download wow again if you get a new computer? because its taking foreverrrrr on my new computer, its like 7G patch after patch
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Toirdealbach
Maelstrom
Toirdealbach
3/15/2012
@Eristan: no, you just let it take its time
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Migmage
Bladefist
Migmage
1/31/2012
how do i download a patch?
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Dabrawler
Earthen Ring
Dabrawler
1/19/2012
I myself have played wow off and on for four years. each time i come back i have to adapt to the newest things. but in all i come back because i know i like to play it and not make it a chore. i myself miss a lot of the older content and cohesion with online friends i don't see online anymore when. i log on. but one thing remains the same for "me" i like playing the game from time to time because i no the game mechanics and its basics and I'm good at it. i love stepping in and doing an instance i never seen and one shotting it. I'm kind of like a noob but I'm not.
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Dabrawler
Earthen Ring
Dabrawler
1/19/2012
I have reason to believe this game attracts new players yet keeps older players to play off and on. I assume that only a small.percentage of players from vanilla Has played this game consecutively. I believe that with the constent change of things is a way blizzard tries to keep the world balanced as to make gaming experience easy for newer gamers yet complex and ever evolving for the senior players.
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Caramynda
Coilfang
Caramynda
1/13/2012
Tacoooz
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Kynasa
Scarlet Crusade
Kynasa
1/11/2012
Only thing wrong about cata is the people complaining about how bad it is
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Turhurn
Tanaris
Turhurn
11/11/2011
Would be a great game.... always have problems getting in. wow keeps kicking me off the server
not impressed
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Børnwild
Arthas
Børnwild
10/2/2011
catackalysm
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Snitchez
Blade's Edge
Snitchez
9/14/2011
Way to esy to get mounts come on blizzard really
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Dragonflames
Haomarush
Dragonflames
9/2/2011
hey
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Crabbypatty
Malfurion
Crabbypatty
8/8/2011
i was kinda scared before cata came out now best expansion evar
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Imnotzero
Earthen Ring
Imnotzero
10/6/2011
@Crabbypatty: wrath of the lich king was the best expansion ever
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Soldiras
Aggramar
Soldiras
11/3/2011
@Imnotzero: BC was way better
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Stòòy
Mal'Ganis
Stòòy
4/29/2012
@Soldiras: classic was better
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Mayhampain
Darrowmere
Mayhampain
7/31/2011
I love this game, glad i doesnt make who i am, or being based on what i do in life.. i play occasionally sometimes i play all day long because i love to c whats goin to happen nxt, all i hear so far are complaints dudes just chill..this game rocks!! if you done like where blizzard is going than just dnt play anymore, real simple yo..
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Krystia
Blackwater Raiders
Krystia
7/30/2011
glad to see nothing much has changed in the last 3 years....except the arrows!! YAY!!
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Magdrake
Quel'Thalas
Magdrake
7/22/2011
Day by day I sadly realize that this game is really some people's lives. I work, study, love my GF, have familiar weekends, and often I come playing WoW 'cause it's a GAME. When I play a Game is because I like it and enjoy it. I have many frustrations and stress during the day, and I come here to have a good time. I pity the ppl who complains and complains, forgetting this is just a game. If you're going to pay for something, I guess you'd do it for something you like, if you don't like it anymore, just leave =) Just my humble opinion.
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Natazha
Korgath
Natazha
9/17/2011
@Magdrake: You couldn't have said that any better...
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Totaka
Bloodhoof
Totaka
7/20/2011
Wow has its ups and downs over the years, Cata has its faults, just suck it up and deal. Also they have made it so much easier to level and obtain mounts for the newer players and if someone wants to make a second character, yes it makes some of the players from vanilla a bit angry because they had to work their asses off just to make it to 40 , just suck it up and deal Cata is pretty good and the world is more dynamic now instead of the old static dull !@#$ it once was.
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Zallana
Draka
Zallana
7/16/2011
Only thing wrong with cata is all my epic gear from wrath is gone
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Byren
Mok'Nathal
Byren
7/1/2011
I don't get why every time I go to play on my priest I get dc then when I go to my rogue it lets me play then when my rogue dc I can play on my priest yes this is int the right place to post this but does any one know why?
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Chainic
Kul Tiras
Chainic
6/26/2011
I've come to say that: All of your complaints are irrelevant to your time and our's. If you don't like the game, quit the damn game or lets see you make a better game. :P
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Jubeithos
Quel'Thalas
Jubeithos
7/4/2011
@Chainic:I lold at you comment. Its not like ppl aint alrdy quitting, besides, if you go into a store, and u hated its product, are u gonna make the product on ur own? how many % of your house is made by you?
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Begginbits
Cairne
Begginbits
7/19/2011
@Jubeithos: "how many % of your house is made by you?" Nearly 90% actually, I'm a carpenter and I built our family home. the furniture was bought from a friends company, and everything else is from china. Furthermore, I don't but stuff I don't like, therefore I don't need to make the product myself. (Just my opinion and Input, Not Chainic's)
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Deathbruier
Echo Isles
Deathbruier
6/22/2011
The only thing i love about Cata. is the fact you can now fly in Azeroth. Only thing i lvoe aboutt his Exapnsion, is all im saying. Anyone else agree with me?
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Bognish
Blade's Edge
Bognish
6/26/2011
@Deathbruier:

no.
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Darkmutton
Dalaran
Darkmutton
6/27/2011
@Deathbruier: Cata has some good things, but Wrath of the Lich King was way cooler.
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Toasta
Norgannon
Toasta
6/28/2011
@Deathbruier: I just don't like how Auberdine got crushed.
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Alberad
Altar of Storms
Alberad
7/2/2011
@Darkmutton: how?
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Holyæon
Windrunner
Holyæon
7/3/2011
@Deathbruier: Look At All The Worgen Responses. O_o
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Trethus
Stormrage
Trethus
6/22/2011
wat r u talking about cata is awsome expesully in patch 4.2 when org will burn!!!! lol
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Darkmutton
Dalaran
Darkmutton
6/27/2011
@Trethus: I sure hope that Org will burn!!!!
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Shredfangs
Archimonde
Shredfangs
6/29/2011
@Trethus: when will you guys ever realize that it was a vision...thats what we're preventing by raiding the firelands. shows how unable alliance are to even interpret a metaphor.
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Magdrake
Quel'Thalas
Magdrake
7/22/2011
@Shredfangs: Agree agree =) In fact as Orgri grew bigger and stronger, allys are still repairing Stormwind XD
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Redamous
Blackwater Raiders
Redamous
8/3/2011
@Shredfangs: Wait.........we're raiding the Firelands to save Org? This makes me want to stop doing my dailys in the Molten Front......