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I am Redbeard

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Took to long to properly edit my previous post.

In addition to what I quoted up there:

Running Wild is indeed the new racial "mount" for worgen. Functionally the ability works exactly like a mount. This does mean the worgen are not bringing faction mounts to the table which other Alliance races can access. This is also of course very different from the original Plainsrunning implemented for taurens. We have no plans to try and bring that ability back in any form.

Ultimately, we feel Running Wild fits very well with the nature of the worgen race. Rather than getting a physical mount, they get down and sprint on all fours. When you're playing a worgen, it just feels awesome.

As well as:

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The Horde Guild Mount.

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CactuzJak

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2nd part of Patch 4.0.1 on Background Downloader

The 2nd part of Patch 4.0.1 is now available on the Background Downloader, things are looking a little better today for weird people who think that Cataclysm will be released on November 2.

Experienced

Lord Nite

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should something be downloading? i keep getting 'data for next patch is not available'

There is a problem with the background downloader being experienced by some people. What worked for me was to delete the BackgroundDownloader.exe and run the repair tool with Check Files Only. It replaced the file with a newer one from their servers, and it began to download the pre-patch data for 4.0.1.

Grand Master

game_over

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There is a problem with the background downloader being experienced by some people. What worked for me was to delete the BackgroundDownloader.exe and run the repair tool with Check Files Only. It replaced the file with a newer one from their servers, and it began to download the pre-patch data for 4.0.1.

do you know how to fix this on OSX? :)

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Sethos

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Mine didn't either until I did a file repair.

Thanks, that worked. Had to do it twice because it gave me an error about not having permission to save ... something. So I ran it as administrator and it worked. Then the torrent file also popped up in the Cache folder. I can't believe they insist on using that crappy Blizzard download per default or at least improve it - I'd struggle to get over 400 kb/s with the thing because the uncapped upload would KILL my connection! Turning off P2P would just mean speeds between 2-400KB/s.

At least it's a bit faster with proper torrent software.

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Experienced

Lord Nite

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Thanks, that worked. Had to do it twice because it gave me an error about not having permission to save ... something. So I ran it as administrator and it worked.

That is the exact reason why I never use the program files folder for games on Vista or Windows 7. I always create a new directory (i.e. C:\Games\) and install there. I never get an error stating I can't save there because I'm the creator and owner of the folder.

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Minifig

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Thanks, that worked. Had to do it twice because it gave me an error about not having permission to save ... something. So I ran it as administrator and it worked. Then the torrent file also popped up in the Cache folder. I can't believe they insist on using that crappy Blizzard download per default or at least improve it - I'd struggle to get over 400 kb/s with the thing because the uncapped upload would KILL my connection! Turning off P2P would just mean speeds between 2-400KB/s.

At least it's a bit faster with proper torrent software.

wowdown.png

Lately, even with p2p off (Which I always do because I Like getting the files faster).. the download has been coming in a HELLUVA lot slower..

So I'm going to run a check on my files too. :-/

Grand Master

Sethos

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That is the exact reason why I never use the program files folder for games on Vista or Windows 7. I always create a new directory (i.e. C:\Games\) and install there. I never get an error stating I can't save there because I'm the creator and owner of the folder.

I don't use default folders either, so don't assume too much :)

Lately, even with p2p off (Which I always do because I Like getting the files faster).. the download has been coming in a HELLUVA lot slower..

So I'm going to run a check on my files too. :-/

The http source on the torrent tracker used to be really fast, which meant decent speeds. Now It's just overloaded and slow as hell, sometimes it doesn't even seem to connect.

Experienced

I am Redbeard

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Rushing? Might as well be ready for when patch-day hits - No point in downloading 4GB of patches a few days before or on the day of patch release.

It's speculated that release MIGHT be on Nov. 2nd. Now.. I don't know how many times the first-guess release date has been incorrect, but it's been enough to safely assume it will be later. Also, it's safe to assume everyone and their brothers dog is trying to download this right now, thus, clogging the pipes. Even if the game is released on Nov. 2nd, that's a month and almost two weeks away.

Grand Master

game_over

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I'm desperate for some help with my character.

http://eu.wowarmory.com/character-sheet.xml?r=Aggramar&n=Forcer

I've pretty much n00bed my way through the game, stopped playing for about 10 month and then picked up where i left off about 3 weeks a go, i've picked up quite a lot in this short time than i did when i played before.. i was late in dungeons, battlegrounds and picking up professions.. I'm sort of where i want to be but my character still needs a lot of work and i don't want to start him again.

My gear still looks pretty poor and also maybe my talent tree, after getting some in game help and reading a lot of guides it was clear i should of been fury spec.. now after searching the WoW forums most comments pretty much point to arms?

When i am in battlegrounds i'm pretty much destroyed within seconds of coming into contact with an enemy to the point where it's pointless playing, but do i want to be hammering the battlegrounds for honor points?.. i seem to be managing OK in dungeons.

Any recommendations on what changes i can make to improve my warrior? what sockets and enchanting gear all about? and also the

Also: i went to Outland at level 59 after installing BC, i'm on level 68 now and only just left Terokkar Forest with not much of outland covered, is there a need to quickly move on when getting into the WOTLK 70-80 level?

Grand Master

Olemus

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It's speculated that release MIGHT be on Nov. 2nd. Now.. I don't know how many times the first-guess release date has been incorrect, but it's been enough to safely assume it will be later. Also, it's safe to assume everyone and their brothers dog is trying to download this right now, thus, clogging the pipes. Even if the game is released on Nov. 2nd, that's a month and almost two weeks away.

This patch is due to be released before the actual expansion.

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