WoW: Neue Details zur Insel der Eroberung

Blizzard hat soeben die englische Textversion neuer Infos zur Insel der Eroberung veröffentlicht. Die wichtigsten Erkenntnisse:

* Die Insel befindet sich vor Nordends nördlicher Küste.
* Bis zu 40 Spieler pro Fraktion passen in das Schlachtfeld.
* Belagerungsfahrzeuge können verwendet werden.
* Beide Parteien haben Festungen, die mit vier Kanonen zur Verteidigung bestückt sind.
* Fünf Friedhöfe sowie fünf strategisch wichtige Punkte können erobert werden.
* Ähnlich wie im Alteractal gibt es ein Punktesystem; jeder Charakter-Tod führt zu einem Punktabzug.
* Jede Fraktion hat zudem einen General, dessen Ableben in eine sofortige Niederlage resultiert.

Der englische Originaltext:

An island somewhere off the shores of Northrend. A rock, hardly worth a second look. But as insignificant as it may seem, this is no ordinary place. A sound of thunder as waves crash endlessly against rocky cliffs; a sound of fury as swords clash on the blood-stained fields of this island on the edge of forever.

Welcome to the Isle of Conquest.

The ongoing struggle between Horde and Alliance has turned many once peaceful (and some not-so peaceful) places into theaters of constant war. The Isle of Conquest is the latest such place, set to be the location of a battle of epic proportions over the island's precious resources.

An Alliance and a Horde general are fighting for dominance, overseeing the action from the safety of their keeps. Whichever side manages to eliminate the enemy general first will triumph on the island; failure to protect your leader will bring shame, dishonor, and defeat. There is no peace accord here, and it’s an all-out war between the factions.

Once More into the breach...

Isle of Conquest, a new battleground scheduled to make its debut in the upcoming content patch, Call of the Crusade, will pitch teams of up to 40 players against each other in a massive battle over this small island off Northrend's northern coast. To win, your team will need to make use of the island's unique strategic locations including an oil derrick, a siege workshop, and a fully equipped airship hangar. You will deploy devastating siege weaponry on the field; Light have mercy on anyone caught between you and your ultimate target, the general holed up in the enemy keep.

There are five points of interest on the Isle of Conquest for the factions to battle over. Each one offers its own benefits and strategic value. Which one will you claim for your side, and will it be enough to ensure victory?

Capture Locations

Consider your options before storming out of your keep to confront the enemy head-on. Spread throughout the Isle of Conquest are several capturable locations (as seen on the map), each granting a unique strategic advantage to your team.

The Oil Derrick: Located on the northwestern end of the island, this smudge in the Frozen Sea produces enough black gold to run a thousand siege engines. Taking this resource garners precious reinforcements and a continuous flow of honor to the side that controls it.