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When is the next content patch coming?
Sunwell was the last content patch for TBC, the next one is WotLK, released when it's ready.
It seems one talent tree for almost every class is a PVP tree. Any comments on that?
The devs try to make every tree viable for every situation, so advancements can be expected for every class in Wrath of the Lich King.
What will be the primary gathering profession of Inscriptions?
Currently it looks like it will be Herbalism.
Linux client support?
Not planned, but there aren't any obstacles. It was used as compatibility testing earlier, but it's not planned.
Death Knight has good DPS everywhere, while the Warrior needs to choose either tanking or DPS. What are the plans to fix this?
There have plans to increase prot warrior damage, through Heroic Strike, Revenge, and making Shield Slam a base ability.
Is voice chat planned to modify voices to match the voices of the character.
They were thinking about it, but player voice differences would make it really difficult. DK voice emotes will be modulated though, so a Gnome DK will have a different voice, but still sound like a Gnome.
Do you think adding new classes will disturb the line up for 25 man raids.
Yes, it is inevitable, but as long as the 25 raider is happy and feels successful after the raid it's all that matters.
How viable will the DKs be?
Tanks will be interchangable in 5man dungeons, but at 25 man, all tanks have a speciality. DKs will be better against casters, not so far behind on others.
Will we be able to use flying mounts in Northrend?
Yes, but they will require some sort of attunement, "defrosting". New mounts will be introduced too, possilby ones that can carry other players.
Itemization for Ret Paladins?
They will share itemization with Warriors and DKs and they plan to buff their group utilities for melee dps.
What do you have planned for armor customization in Wrath?
Raiding armor sets will look distinctive from PVP sets.
Will feral druids get new skins in WotLK?
They talked about it, but while some players would like it, other wouldn't, like when the Rogue stealth animation was changed.
Will druids get male or female optional forms to choose from?
There is plan for a new dire bear form model and the introduction of the dire cat
What changes will you make in the old world, specifically filling in areas that are blank.
They're adding a harbor to Stormwind, which is a transport location to Northwind. Plaguelands will be also extended with Northern Plaguelands for the Death Knights to have a starting area. There is plan to put a new arena in Orgrimmar where there's an empty arena now.
In season 4 how do you plan on improving class balance?
There are only minor adjustments in Patch 2.4.3 that favor casters a bit.
What did you learn about Arenas so far?
They learned a lot about line of sight and how that affects classes. The first Arena tests had no LOS obstacles and it wasn't as interesting. WotLK will introduce dynamic LOS, possibly a pillar moving up and down or movable items. It's going to add randomness to player skill in Arenas. Tomorrow's arena panel will have more about this.
