We have known that the graphic engine of World of Warcraft will be upgraded in Cataclysm. The most noticeable change is the new water engine and with the Cataclysm flooding a lot of zones of Azeroth, you will probably have a lot of occasions to experience it. You can see the effects of new engine via screenshots below.
You can compare the water effects above with the pictures below.
The Water in AION.
The Water in Crysis.
The water under DX10.
What Blizzard did is more than an upgrade. The graphic in Cataclysm has raised to a new level. It seems that Blizzard want to develop their first next-gen MMO, Cataclysm.
Archaeology
Archaeology is the new secondary profession that will be joining the ranks of cooking, fishing, and first aid in World of Warcraft: Cataclysm. Archaeology allows the player to unlock new abilities and rewards by discovering ancient treasures throughout the world. Each archaeologist uses the profession to uncover clues hidden in the world around them, such as troll relics or map fragments, and decipher their meaning, enabling the clever archaeologist to manipulate pieces of the past, learning the location of a treasure cache or valuable artifact. Such artifacts are highly sought after by the Archaeology Society, and they pay in gold and items for their return. Those who have mastered archaeology can find Titan artifacts, earning special currency used to unlock character paths and allowing the player to further customize their character...[Click Here for More information]
Dislike Jewelcrafting, every player can learn this new profession without abandoning one former profession.
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