Thought it would be interesting to have a discussion on what patch they will select for TBC Classic launch. Given how things went with Classic - which was not necessarily 'no changes', utilising the latest technical patch 1.12 but holding back content for release in phases, what can we expect for TBC?

Any predictions on phase division, whether it will exist at all? Do you think they'll follow suit and use the latest patch but slow burn the content? What about more divisive introductions such as LFG tool etc. that were introduced? Will Arena be held back to later patches or launch with 2.0?

TBC Patches Summarised

Patch 2.0 - Before the Storm / The Burning Crusade



Released 5th Dec 2006 with 2.0.1, ended 3 April 2007 with 2.0.12. Notable features and changes were:

• Dark Portal opening event
• Arena introduced
• Honor system revamp
• Talents system revamp
• LFG interface tool

Patch 2.1 - The Black Temple


Released 22 May 2007 with 2.1.0, ended 10 July 2007 with 2.1.3/4 Notable features and changes were:

• Black Temple introduced ofc
• Druid epic flight form
• Ruins of Lordaeron arena
• PvP trinket redesign
• Hella lot of bug fixes

Patch 2.3 - Voice chat!



Released 25 September 2007 with 2.2.0, ended 9 October 2007 with 2.2.3. Notable features and changes were:

• Brewfest and Hallow's end calendar events added
• Voice chat and improved chat system

Patch 2.3 - The Gods of Zul'Aman


Released 13 November 2007 with 2.3.0, ended 22 January 2008 with 2.3.3. Notable features and changes were:

• Zul'Aman raid
• Season 3 arena awards
• Guild Banks
• Level 20-60 revamp
• Retri paladin revamp

Patch 2.4 - Fury of the Sunwell


Released 25 Mar 2008 with 2.4.0, ended 15 July 2008 with 2.4.3. Notable features and changes were:

• Isle of Quel'Danas instance with Magisters' Terrace dungeon and Sunwell Plateau raid
• Mounts available at level 30
• Combat log improvements

So what do you guys think?