The next major content patch is coming and sets the stage for Cataclysm with many great new changes, updates, and pure epic fun. We’ve packed it to the brim with so many new things that this patch proves to be the biggest one yet. In order to smooth the way, we have started background downloading the first segment of data for this patch. People who use the Launcher and have background downloading enabled will automatically start receiving the data. Other segments of data are forthcoming over the next few days.

To make sure you are pre-downloading data, make sure to run the launcher and see text that reads “Data for the next patch is available.” You should then see a message indicating when data will be downloaded. Click “Options”, then “Downloader Preferences” to make changes to when you background download data.


*For those having difficulties or want to know more about the Background Downloader, visit the Technical Support forum here- http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=26850275852&sid=1

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Q u o t e:
Hi Neth. I miss you.

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I haven't gone anywhere. I just need to get more time in to sit and talk with you all. Maybe we'll start a campfire and roast marshmallows sometime. (Or gnome toes)

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Q u o t e:
Every time you make petty anti-gnome posts, you're just encouraging people to be jerkss and ruin the community even further.

It's hard enough having idiots give you crap for playing a Gnome (when you just want to enjoy the game) without Blue posters encouraging such attitudes.

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No real gnome toes are used. It's just a mystery meat concoction made to look like them. ;) I support gnome autonomy and their reclamation efforts in Gnomeregan!

*For those experiencing issues with the Downloader, I've added the Tech Support Forum post that addresses some possible fixes as well as explains the Downloader- http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=26850275852&sid=1

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Q u o t e:
How long do we have to download the patch?

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You have time.