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Below is much of the info about the patch, as well as some screen shots to look at while your patch downloads.
Secrets of Ulduar
* Since discovering Ulduar in the Storm Peaks, adventurers have journeyed to the titan city to learn more about its mysterious past. Further exploration has revealed that the magnificent complex is above all a prison, intended to permanently confine the Old God of death, Yogg-Saron. This ancient horror has corrupted its guards, and now it is breaking through the last of its restraints. Faced with the peril of Yogg-Saron's imminent freedom, a band of mortals has made preparations for a sweeping assault on the city. Overcoming the legions of iron minions and towering defenses at the city's entrance will take tremendous strength, but even that great victory may not be enough to overcome the madness that dwells below.
The Argent Tournament Begins!
* As the might of the Scourge wanes under the pressure of Azeroth’s heroes, the Argent Crusade have taken a foothold in Arthas’s back yard. Off the northeastern coast of Icecrown, the Argent Crusade have sounded the call for the most bold and brave adventurers of the Horde and Alliance to take part in the Argent Tournament. Representatives of all ten faction capitals, from Undercity to Exodar, have traveled to the tournament grounds to find champions among their heroes who will prepare for the inevitable battle against the enemy of all living beings, the Lich King.
General
* Due to significant talent tree revisions, all players will have their talent points reimbursed. Several new spells and abilities have been added for select classes. Players will need to visit their class trainer to learn new spells.
* All Ground Mounts may now swim without dismounting the rider. Flying Mounts still may NOT, and will dismount the rider upon entering water.
* The Argent Tournament, a permanent in-game event, has come to Icecrown. Players interested in taking part in this event should visit the Argent Pavilion located on the west side of the tournament grounds. Features include:
o New ways of gaining reputation with capital cities.
o All new daily quests, achievements and titles.
o New rare and epic items, tabards, pets, banners, faction shirts and mounts.
o Mounted combat, and much more to come!
* Players level 40 and higher will now be able to visit their trainer to pay a one-time fee and access the dual talent specialization feature.
* The achievement Brew of the Year has been removed from the Brewmaster meta-achievement. The achievement Brew of the Month has been added in its place.
* Noblegarden has been redesigned into a week-long holiday with new items, quests, and more. Various achievements have been added, including the meta-achievement Noble Gardener, which is now required for the meta-achievement What A Long, Strange Trip It's Been.
* Applying a glyph no longer requires a Lexicon of Power. The same rules for switching between dual talent specializations now apply to switching glyphs and cannot be performed while in combat, Battlegrounds (except when Preparation is up), or Arenas (no exceptions).
* New music can be heard at the Argent Tournament grounds and in Ulduar.
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Other New Features Include:
- *Dual Spec*
The new dual talent specialization system offers a convenient way for players to switch between two separate sets of talents. Click here to read more.
- *UI Improvements*
Dual talent specialization isn’t the only user-interface enhancement coming in the new content patch. Check out this preview of the other new UI features, including quest- and achievement-tracking improvements, new Looking For Group options and more. Click Here to read more .
- *The Argent Tournament*
The Argent Crusade has called the heroes of the Horde and Alliance to gather on the Lich King's doorstep at Sindragosa's Fall to prove their worth in a tournament the likes of which Azeroth has never seen.
The new Argent Tournament quest hub challenges players to ascend through the ranks and earn fantastic rewards in jousting competitions and other exhilarating trials of skill. Do you have what it takes to be a champion? Click here to read more.
- *Dungeon Maps*
Beginning with Secrets of Ulduar, players will be able to view maps of Wrath of the Lich King's dungeons, complete with layouts of each floor and indicators showing the locations of bosses and players in your party.
- *And Much More*
Click here to read the 3.1 patch notes .
Some Screen Shots and download mirrors on Page 3
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Download the patch from one of these Mirrors.
Local Australian players can head to AusGamers for a nearby download server.
