5.3 Escalation Round-up

Original Link: http://us.battle.net/wow/en/blog/9679405/53_Escalation_Round-up-5_20_2013

5.3 Escalation Round-up

by Rygarius May 20, 2013 6:00 PM PDT

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The battle for Pandaria is approaching a fever pitch. Her resources are plundered. Her earth is scoured. The Alliance and the Horde are at each other’s throats – but great dangers lurk within their own ranks.

While Warchief Garrosh Hellscream’s excavation squads bore deep into Pandaria’s Vale of Eternal Blossoms in search of chthonic power, Taran Zhu, lord of the Shado-Pan, grows increasingly concerned about the presence of outsiders in his homeland. Meanwhile, in search of new soldiers to shore up his war in Pandaria, King Varian Wrynn has been forced to turn to the Dark Iron Dwarf Princess Moira for aid.

The struggle for Pandaria threatens to engulf all Azeroth, and you’re at the forefront of the conflict.

Content & Features

World Event – Battlefield: Barrens
Battle for the Barrens has begun in earnest. Your efforts could be the difference for the future of both the Horde and Alliance.

Patch 5.3 Scenario Preview
Get a preview of four new Scenarios and learn more about the new Heroic mode Scenarios in 5.3.

Preparing for Patch 5.3: Escalation
Now that the patch is on the horizon, here are some of the key things you might want to know before the big day.

Catching Up to 5.3
Whether you're catching up or leveling an alt, there's a ton of content in Mists of Pandaria. We've created a guide to help you get up to speed for 5.3.

Brawler’s Guild Updates
Exciting changes are in the works for the Brawler’s Guild in Patch 5.3, including new rewards and the ability to relive your favorite encounters.

Pet Battle Accuracy Changes
We wanted to take a moment to discuss some of the broad accuracy changes we’re making Patch 5.3.

Item Upgrades in 5.3
Here are the nitty-gritty changes of how PvE item upgrades will work in 5.3.

Loot Specialization
We’re adding a new “Loot Specialization” option that will give you more control over the loot drops and quest rewards you receive that are based on your class specialization.

  

PvP

Preview: Deepwind Gorge and The Tiger’s Peak
Learn about the new Deepwind Gorge Battleground and Tiger’s Peak Arena.

PvP Gear in Patch 5.3
There are more really big changes coming to the way that PVP gear works coming in patch 5.3.

From the Developers

Patch 5.3: Escalation Content
We sit down with Game Director Tom Chilton to discuss content in 5.3 as players fight back against the aggressive reign of Garrosh Hellscream.

CoverItLive Developer Q&A
Transcripts from our developer Q&A concerning Mists of Pandaria gameplay and design for patch 5.2 and beyond.

Ask the Devs: 5.3 PTR Edition
The development team answers PvP-focused questions collected from the community for Patch 5.3.

Customer & Technical Support Information

Troubleshooting
Find more information on common technical issues.

5.3 Patch Notes
A complete listing of additions and changes in Patch 5.3: Escalation.

  

Interviews

WoW Pet Battle Crew
Cory discusses your favorite companions & more.

Wowjuju
Lead content designer Cory Stockton on patch 5.3.

WoW Insider
Lead systems designer Greg Street talks “Escalation” with Anne.

Legendary
Greg & Brian hop on camera to join the “Legendary” WoW panel.

Convert to Raid
Ion Hazzikostas talks about dungeon design, Throne of Thunder and beyond.

Azeroth Roundtable
The Roundtable invites Cory for a 5.3 chat.

Arena Junkies
Greg Street & Brian Holinka join Arena pro Vanguards for PvP analysis.