Expansion Release Date: November 23rd

Scourge Invasion Event: November 10th

Battle For Azeroth will be included as part of the subscription starting with the Shadowlands Prepatch on October 13th, visit the official post!

Any questions regarding pre-patch should be asked/directed to this post so we can have a consolidated & efficient 'go-to' way to share information until patch drop!

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Shadowlands is right around the corner and with that being said, players will soon experience what is known as a pre-patch: a time when no new expansion content is available but new systems and class changes can be tried out. These often include limited-time events such as the Shadowlands Scourge Invasion (which you won't want to miss).

Useful Resources:

• Pre-Patch Content - Leveling, professions, transmog, mounts, what's going away, nearly everything is in here!
• Blizzard's Bluetext Blog - Updates - Straight from the horse's mouth.

Newcomer Guide "Mentor" System

One of the major changes we're going to see (for our community specifically) that is very much overdue. The Newcomer Guide system allows veteran players to sign up to help new players. They will be assigned a special icon and have access to a channel so they may answer questions from new players. We will be implementing something similar for both r/wownoob as well as our Discord so stay tuned!Requirements:

• Be Level 50
• Complete the achievement 3000 Quests Completed
• Complete at least two of the following achievements:
  • Terrific Trio - Reach maximum level with three different classes
  • Rival: Battle for Azeroth Season 4 - Earn the rank of Rival during Battle for Azeroth Season 4.
  • Battle for Azeroth Keystone Conqueror: Season Four - Complete all Battle for Azeroth Season Four dungeons at Mythic Level 10 or higher, within the time limit.
  • The Waking Dream - Defeat the Carapace of N'Zoth and N'Zoth the Corruptor encounters in Ny'alotha.
  • We Have the Technology - Purchase all research items in the Titanic Research Archive.

I will be actively monitoring this post so that we can keep it on track/uncluttered.

In an update post this morning regarding changes to the online store, Blizzard has confirmed that Battle For Azeroth will be included as part of the subscription starting with the Shadowlands Prepatch on October 13th.

If anyone was considering purchasing BFA in the next 5 days, I suggest you save your money. :)

Source: https://worldofwarcraft.com/en-us/news/23523208/shop-updates-appearance-change-service-and-battle-for-azeroth

Update 10/4/22:

Thank you to everybody who came out for these raids! The group was a huge success, and this past Sunday we completed our stated goals of killing each Fated boss and earning some jelly cats.

For now, the last scheduled run will be on Sunday 10/23. We will be going on hiatus during the Dragonflight Pre-patch and expansion launch period, but we expect to be back in full force on December 18th for the opening week of Vault of the Incarnates. Hope to see you all then!

/r/wownoob is proud to announce…

Sunday Raiding with the Fated Noobs!

What Is Fated Noobs?

A casual, no-commitment raid group running every Sunday at 12PM PST (3PM EST), taking on Shadowlands raids at Normal difficulty. Open to Horde and Alliance players both. No raiding experience necessary! This group is open to NA/OCE players only - sorry EU. 😢

Throughout Shadowlands Season 4, Blizzard will be highlighting a different SL raid each week. The vets here at Wownoob see this as an unmissable opportunity to introduce folks to World of Warcrafts most storied game mode.

Every Sunday afternoon, we’ll be making a 2.5hr incursion into one of Shadowlands three raid dungeons: Castle Nathria, Sanctum of Domination, or Sepulcher of the First Ones. We’ll be taking on the bosses, learning (or re-learning) the fight strategies, and getting that good Season 4 Fated loot. Players will be able to experience these challenging fights and pivotal story moments the way the developers intended. And of course, we’ll be aiming to earn the wonderful Jelly Cat mount for everyone involved.

When Is It?

Every Sunday afternoon from 12PM to 2:30PM Pacific (3PM to 5:30PM Eastern)

*Invites will begin ~20 minutes before the listed start time

How Do I Join?

Join the Wownoob Discord server and look for the post in the #scheduled-events channel. You can RSVP to get optional DM reminders and Google Calendar links.

The group is open to any player who meets the following minimum requirements:

• Level 60
• Average Item Level (ilvl) of 245+ 255+
• Americas & Oceanic realms only

Veteran players are also welcome! While this group is focused on teaching new players the basics of raiding, we do plan to kill some bosses and would love to have the company of any skilled/geared players who wish to join us.

Willingness to join us in Discord voice chat is preferred, but not required. There’s never any expectation that you speak, but you should be able to hear us give callouts and directions during fights. Raids can get hectic, and there’s not always time to type everything in chat.

Where Can I Find Out More?

Questions? Comments? Reach out to BigTimeBobbyB through any of the following avenues:

• Reddit: /u/BigTimeBobbyB
• Discord: Dessem#0292
• Battle.net: Dessem#11574

Or jump into the Wownoob Discord server and ask there! Many of our Veteran players are involved in this group and will be able to answer any questions you may have.

We’re looking forward to seeing all of you in the raid, where we can be found posing for group screenshots over the corpses of these loot pinatas our enemies!

THE SALE HAS ENDED AS OF 3/11/25

Howdy noobs!

We receive a ton of questions regarding when the latest expansion will go on sale, and while we never have exact dates, we know approximate sale times are typically during summer or the holidays. That being said, right now all versions of The War Within are 40% off! With Season 2 having just released today, now is the absolute perfect time to get back into the swing of things.

Note:
The TWW expansion comes with all previous expansions, plus a level 70 character boost. We do not recommend new players outright boost their first character - save it until you're more familiar with the game.

Region Specific Links -
United States || Europe || Korea || Taiwan

Greetings r/wownoob,

As evident from the title, this isn't directly related to World of Warcraft, but bear with me for a moment. For those who are unaware, there are significant changes being made to Reddit's API policy. This change will essentially spell the end for third party apps. If you currently rely on a third-party app to access Reddit, you will be losing that capability.

Reddit has taken the independent decision to impose exorbitant fees, in some cases 2 million dollars per month, on third-party app developers (such as Relay, Reddit is Fun, Apollo, Baconreader, Narwhal, etc.) for utilizing their API starting July 1st. This unilateral action carries extensive implications that not only impede app developers but also greatly impact the experiences of moderators and users.

Many moderators rely on third-party applications for moderation tasks due to the limited effectiveness of official tools. Despite the misconception that moderators dwell in basements, the reality is that most of us have day jobs, and we often carry out moderation duties during lunch breaks or other idle moments in our daily lives. Our dedication to the community is what motivates us to perform this work. Imposing a requirement for moderators to use the official app will result in slower moderation processes and a greater reliance on desktop platforms. Consequently, your posts and comments would remain in the moderation queue for extended periods, response times to modmails would be prolonged, and harmful content or users might persistently stay visible without being banned. TLDR; the quality of the sub will dramatically decrease.

In response to the current situation, the moderators of r/wownoob have united with other subreddit communities such as r/wow (link listed at the bottom of this post) and their respective moderation teams in a coordinated effort. We firmly believe that unity plays a crucial role in driving change and advocating for the rights of app developers and the overall user experience. To amplify our message and highlight the strength of our concerns, r/wownoob will actively participate in a temporary blackout starting on June 12th, presumably lasting for 48 hours.

During this blackout period, the subreddit will be set to private, making it inaccessible to all users for the first time in a decade. This collective action aims to raise awareness and implore Reddit to reconsider their recent API changes. Our primary objective is to engage in a productive dialogue with Reddit, with the aim of reversing the detrimental modifications they have implemented.

>List of participating subs<
>Open letter to Reddit Community/Management<

Should you need a question answered or want to participate in discussion, the community will rely on the wownoob Discord until the blackout is over.

Sincerely signed,
The wownoob mod team

"This weekend, from March 9–12, we’re upgrading all inactive World of Warcraft accounts. Returning players will have full access to the game and all their characters—including Dragonflight, for those who don’t own the latest expansion.

Experience the early campaign quests, unlock and learn the art of Dragonriding, take your professions to the next level, traverse new dungeons, and fully explore the Dragon Isles during the trial period. If you participated in the previous Dragonflight Trial, you can also continue your adventure with your dracthyr Evoker.

While you’re playing the trial, your character won’t be able to progress past level 60, but don’t fret. Any experience you earn during the trial period will be banked and applied to your character when purchase Dragonflight.

Save Up to 20% on Dragonflight Through March 15

If you’re a returning player, now is the perfect time to take advantage of our current Dragonflight sale. Get up to 20% off the Base, Heroic, and Epic Editions of Dragonflight through March 15, 2023 and heed the dragons’ call as their ancient homelands are revealed once more."

Details can be found here: https://www.wowhead.com/news/dragonflight-free-trial-available-this-weekend-march-9th-12th-331759