Cataclysm Leveling Guides 1-85

beta keysI’ve got my beta key by pre-ordering SCII from an online gamestore (not Blizzard).

I guess this will work for cataclysm too…
*I hope*

Actually, you are incorrect.Actually, you are incorrect. Yes that is the *first* way to get a beta account. However, during the Starcraft beta, there were friend invites that most beta testers got to use to invite friends to the beta test. My friend sent me one of these, and there definitely WAS a beta “key” in it. I can only assume they will have similar things in the Cataclysm beta.

I hate to break it to you,I hate to break it to you, but, there aren’t going to be Beta keys anymore.

You need to specifically be chosen by Blizzard for the beta, and then it gets added to your battle.net account.

That would be awesome! TooThat would be awesome! Too bad I’m not anywhere close to Seattle (currently living in Cannes, France). But hey, if you ever make a trip over here, we’d be glad to have you cooking for us! ^^

Hah, that could be fun! I’veHah, that could be fun! I’ve been lucky enough to meet up with a few guild mates since we used to live close to eachother, and it’s a fun experience 😉 Never met anyone from WoW-Pro though.

If you’d like to test the addon right now, in it’s alpha stages, shoot me a PM.

Thanks for the interest!

TesterHeya… I’d be glad to be an addon/guide tester for you.

I’m also a culinary student living in West Seattle (2 blocks South of Alaska Junction) so I could always cook some food for you during a marathon programming session or something. 🙂 Anyway, I’ve never met anyone from WoW; would be kinda neat!

Ok, let me know if/how I can help!

Matthew
aka: Pretzl

Here to help.Vyndrian here. I plan on leveling a goblin shaman come Cataclysm so I’m more than happy to offer my help. I’m willing to either write a guide, test a guide, or test an add-on. Unfortunately, I’d be absolutely useless in helping write an add-on, no technical skill in that area.

As you can see from my armory in my profile, I have nearly maxed this toon out. I am meticulous with my work and pay attention to small details. I’ve also opted-in for my own Beta Key.

Thanks in advance!

Relief!I’m super relieved that you, Jame, and the other great guide authors here are taking on this endeavor. I was worried I’d be forced to wander around the landscapes of Cataclysm without your guidance! :O

I’d also like to extend any proofreading (seeing as I doubt I’ll get in the beta) or copy editing that you need. I’ve authored a children’s book and would like to help maintain the level of excellence that I feel sets these guides apart from so many of the poorly-worded and rambling guides out there.

Let me know if I can be of any help in the writing process.

I’d rather give my beta keyI’d rather give my beta key to you guys, if I get one 😀 Plus it will be more surprising for me to play Cataclysm when it is officially released, rather then in beta 🙂

I’ll be a testerHappy to be a guide/addon tester, been a fan of Jame’s guides for a long time now!

TesterI’ll be happy to give my feedback as a tester, sign me up. I’ve been playing for 4+ years, and love your guides. I’ve used it many times for different toons, both ally and horde.

ADDON WRITERI’ll help with addon writing. I’m pretty good with the code.

Guide TestersI would like to be considerd as a Cataclysm Guide Tester.

JaeTee

Guide Tester please!HI Jame and the WoW-Pro Team,
I would love to help test the guide. I have used the guides to level many a character and would love to do my part to help you out in return.
Many thanks!!
Analin

Addon TesterI’d love to help with the addon testing, if I’m lucky enough to get a beta key so I can test. I’m a huge fan of the site and the addon, and have recommended both to all my guildies and friends. I love both Horde and Alliance and am happy to test either, or both. I’ve played the game for over 5 years now, and have many 80s just because I love leveling that much. 🙂

I’d love to helpI’d enjoy Guide/Add-on Testing, or whichever you prefer me to do if not both.

Bloodstealer – Level 80 Paladin

I would Like to HelpHi im Sweney,I have been playing wow for about 6 years, i have 4 main toons, Zaruk (resto shaman lvl 80), Vontair (Lvl 80 Ret Paladin), Sweney (lvl 71 currently but expect to get him to lvl 80 by the end of april, troll hunter), and Bäyne (Lvl 80 Death Knight), and when the expantion comes out, first thing to do is lvl a goblin to lvl 85, then the rest of the toons

I am willing to do Guide Testers, Guide Writers, Beta Keys Providers.
I will offer my Beta Key and Write a extensive guide on how to level a goblin and the journey from lvl 80 – 85, with all the instances included. I am also willing to test out guides, with all my toons except 1, thats going to be my control

my helpHere all.
I’d like to help test written / addon guide and might be able to help with one or two beta key. Good luck

Hi there

I really liked howHi there

I really liked how the wotlk guide turned and would like to be on the testing team

Hey there,
I’d like to helpHey there,
I’d like to help testing the addon as well as helping writing the guides 🙂

The list doesn’t stopThe list doesn’t stop growing!

And the beta will probably start soon, I can’t wait to start on this big project.

Meanwhile, we’re working hard on securing a few beta keys for the beginning of the Cataclysm beta.

I would be happy to test the add-on and guidesI have just finished leveling my mage to 80 thanks to your previous guides. That makes my 6th 80 along with my pally, druid, rogue, shaman, DK and my level 70 warlock. (I also helped my brother grind out the last 10 levels on his warrior and priest, so I have had extensive experience with every class, except a hunter.) Besides doing BGs I enjoy leveling because I don’t have to sit down for 4 hours to devout to raiding and by doing quests you can get more of the amazing story lines Blizzard created. Unfortunately, I was unable to get a beta key for Lich King, but I read blogs from people who got the keys religiously checking websites for coverage (and spoilers). I would be happy to write or test (guides or add-ons) for the upcoming expansion and provide as much feedback as I can. I know James really struggled to get every single quest in Northrend (an awesome effort lol) I’m glad to see he has a team going this time. Thanks for the awesome FREE guides, I have recommended your guides to everyone in all the guilds I look forward to see some awesome Cata guides so I can brag about beating everyone else to 85 🙂

I believe that’s exactlyI believe that’s exactly what they DIDN’T say. They said that the CLOSED ALPHA (friends/family of Blizzard employees only) is still under the NDA and not available to the public.

Guys :jawdrop: Go to Wowhead.com and click on the Wow Cataclysm blog and they said that the Cata beta has been released and that we can download it now! http://www.wowhead.com/blog&tag=expansion

I can most likely help withI can most likely help with the addon writing. I know that when I helped import the Azuremyst guide into addon format it was mostly working, so count me in (hopefully!).

Well, NDA lift off… So…Well, NDA lift off… So… Alpha wont stay so long and according to screenshots they’ve done a lot already.

That is the hope/assumptionThat is the hope/assumption 🙂

F&F Alpha testing hasF&F Alpha testing has begun.
Perhaps beta isn’t far off? 😀

I’ll help where I canI doubt I’ll have a key, but I can help convert written guides to the new plugin format (which I believe is going to be near the same). I don’t know much Lua, but I have LuaEdit 2010 for when I do need to edit a Lua file.

I’ll beta test the guideI’ll beta test the guide (play through it). I’m not the fastest leveler in the world (Thus my needing of this guide), but I’ve used your other guides from level 49 – 80. I know when your guide works, so I think I’ll be able to help.

Heh, actually this may beHeh, actually this may be true, since WoW already has a Mac client. I know several of my guild mates use macs, though, and they were unable to participate in the SC2 beta even though they had keys, because there was no Mac client. But they did participate in the Wrath beta so you are probably fine 🙂

Thank you

Maybe I have aThank you 😀

Maybe I have a better chance then since I play on a (lol)mac 😛

Yup, you just opt in andYup, you just opt in and wait, and if you are selected they send you an email to the email address attached to your battle.net account.

There is no guarantee you will get one though, it’s chosen based on the computer specs you submit – they want to get a wide range of computers into the beta to make sure there are no bugs with specific systems.

Beta KeyHey there, I’m just wondering about the Beta Keys, is it just as simple to get one as opt-ing in then waiting? Do you get a mail with it or some kind of notification in the manage account page?

Thanks in advance

Testing/KeyHey, huge fan, used your guides for multiple toons and would love to test your guide if you let me.

Also, if I should get any extra keys, I’ll be happy to share.

Application for Guide testerIf there is any room left for testing your guide, I would do them and evaluate them.

Thanks for the guide si would like to thank you and the other guide Writers for making these guides especially the addon version because i realy like them 😀
i have also used it several times for my alts and now i want to level a gnome because there so cute !! 😉
and i will also just pick a random server so it has no help or heirlooms and im gonna look how long 1-80 will take with your guides so with all this i also wanted to say that i have experience and i want to be a guide tester for the cata beta 8)

Guide Writing?Hey again. 😛

I guess i’ll let you know that by testing i also plan on giving feedback on how to improve the lvling aka. doing a bit of writing.
as it is now, i have no idea how to work the addon, so my contribution will be paperwork only..

I rly hope we get alot of Beta-keys. 🙂

Cheers,
Birger

WriterHello Jame’s i really want to help whit guide writing pm me 🙂

Beta TestingI would love to help in any way possible!! I have signed up for the beta key, so that I could hopefully help with the Guide Testing. I have not written any guides, however I would be willing to help proofread if needed. These Guides are the greatest, I have leveled a number of Horde Chars and a few Ally ones, so I would love to give back in any way needed!!

BetaNot technically beta invites… the press got emails inviting them to register for beta invites. I think it was Neth on the official forums that said that there was no date yet for press invites to go out.

From something GC said, it sounds like they’re in F&F stage now.

I would gladly provide anyI would gladly provide any kind of testing or writing services. I don’t know much about addon design or anything but I am rather good at writing concisely and quickly so could help out in that capacity if beta keys are short on hand which I’m sure they will be.

WOw Guide testersHeya Nice to see people working hard!
Can i be 1 of the Testers of the LVLIng guide 🙂
// Christiaan

Disregard^
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|Please Disregard his “P.S.” 😕

Yeah, that was theYeah, that was the conjecture in the comments on WoW.com. Either it didn’t happen or it happened and just wasn’t leaked like last time 😉

RE: Press Beta Invites Starting!The normal friends/family Alpha has already been reslesed, at least, that’s what I heard.

Cheers,
DreamReaper.

Hopefully the normal betaHopefully the normal beta invites will start soon 🙂

Oh man I wish I had a way ofOh man I wish I had a way of receiving one :jawdrop:

Press Beta Invites Starting!WoW.com just posted an article stating that beta invites for members of the press have been sent out! I’m not certain if this means real-world press (newspapers) or online WoW bloggers, etc. What we DO know is that this means the Beta is likely coming sooner than we thought, and that they may be skipping the normal friends/family Alpha altogether.

We can only hope that this means Jame will also soon be receiving and invite.

For details:

http://www.wow.com/2010/04/07/world-of-warcraft-cataclysm-press-beta-invites-going-out/

I would like to help withI would like to help with addon + guide test 🙂