My wild and wonderful journey in Azeroth started over 17 years ago.
Today, I'm honored to announce that I've started a new role as Lead Software Engineer on World of Warcraft Classic.
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I’ve been hesitant to comment on what's been happening at Blizzard because I am afraid. I’m afraid I’ll be held back from promotions or opportunities. I’m afraid I’ll be dismissed as a troublemaker. (1/4)
We're very excited to share more about Phase 2 soon, including a sneak peak of the new Gnomeregan raid, the Stranglethorn Vale PvP event, battleground matchmaking updates and more. Stay tuned!
Meet Nora Valletta, Lead Software Engineer on WoW Classic ❄️
“When World of Warcraft launched in 2004, I knew I had to dive in and play. What I discovered was not only a fun video game, but also a vibrant community of kind and passionate players.
The connections I made back
Staying silent may save me from retaliation, but it won’t soothe the ache in my heart for those who have suffered and those who are still suffering. I admire the bravery of my coworkers, and I endeavor to show even a fraction of the courage they’ve recently shown. (3/4)
I’m afraid that stepping forward will cast a permanent shadow on my accomplishments and harm my career. However, this issue — the issue of fair treatment in the workplace — has already cast a shadow on my accomplishments. It has already harmed my career. (2/4)
Season of Discovery is live, and I want to express my deepest most heartfelt thanks to our players for embarking on this wonderful journey with us. I'll be here — on one alt or another! — wishing you the best of luck, adventure, and fond lifelong memories.
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A preview of Phase 2 of Season of Discovery...
⭐️ Gnomeregan Raid
⭐️ Blood Moon PvP Event
⭐️ Profession Updates
...and more!
(Don't worry, we've left plenty more for you to discover on your own.)
Every morning, I grab a cup of coffee and browse the WoW Classic forums to see what players are saying about the game.☕️
If you have feedback you'd like to share, rest assured we'll see it there!
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We're looking for a Senior Software Engineer to help us shape the future of WoW Classic! We're a wonderfully fun team to be on, and there are so many exciting opportunities for you here. Come, take a look!
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The
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mobile team ambushed me in Stormwind today to congratulate me for my 2-year anniversary at Blizzard!
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♥️ I'm honored to work with such amazing people.
Big shout out to random player "Molnick" who showed up wondering what the heck was going on.
This game and its community has had a profound and meaningful impact in my life, and I cherish both deeply. I endeavor to listen well, lead responsibly, and ensure that WoW continues to be a source of joy and wonder for all.
...here, have an orc selfie:
Imagine a workplace where your passion for video games isn't just tolerated — it's celebrated!
The WoW Classic team is looking for a senior software engineer. Apply today and let's embark on an epic adventure together! ⚔️
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𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐍 𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐋𝐃 𝐖𝐈𝐋𝐋 𝐁𝐄 𝐁𝐔𝐅𝐅𝐄𝐃 𝐈𝐍 𝐒𝐎𝐃
With the new runes coming to Season of Discovery, the classes we all know and love will see a major power creep with much of the community worried that it may further trivialize WoW Classic content.
In a recent Dev
Mr. Brightbeard has arrived at his new locations early. You'll now find him in the Valley of Strength in Orgrimmar and the Forlorn Cavern in Ironforge.
On Tuesday, I'll be starting a new adventure as senior software engineer on the World of Warcraft classic team. I've played WoW for over 15 years, and I'm absolutely thrilled to work on a game so dear to my heart. I can't wait to meet the team!
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Yesterday was my first day back to the office in over 2 years.
...and it was also my last day in the office as a member of the
@battlenet
team.
It was a tough decision; my time in
#Battlenet
has been incredibly fun and rewarding. The good news is, I won't be going far.
Cataclysm Classic goes live at 3pm PT. That's less than 6 hours away! Who will be your main? 🤔
I'm torn between my disc priest and my resto druid. Decisions, decisions...
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@Warcraft
I COULDNT DO IT WITHOUT YOU 🥹
We found them!!!!!
@E_Rock915
@CaptainFX94
are the 2 in the pic, which I’ll be returning to them😭 thank you guys for making this happen !
Your friendship with each other seems amazing, and I’m so happy I can return this to you!
We're looking for a Game Producer to join us on an epic journey to help craft the future of World of Warcraft Classic at
@Blizzard
! If you or someone you know is interested in being a part of this adventure, let me know!
@LifeatBlizzard
@Warcraft
I was pleasantly surprised (and am eternally grateful!) to find such a thoughtful gift package on my doorstep this morning in commemoration of today's
#WrathClassic
launch. Thank you,
@Blizzard_Ent
and
@Warcraft
!
The updated WoW Classic Era PvP honor system is now available for testing on the 1.14.4 PTR. The team worked very hard on this, and I'm proud to see it in players' hands.
We sincerely appreciate your time and feedback. Happy testing!
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It was awesome to have you on the team,
@BlizzJess
. As an engineer, it was deeply reassuring to have you around to verify changes before they went live. You caught and prevented all manner of bugs before they reached our players. Your impact was huge and will be sorely missed.
Today I found a method called "crouton". It is a static method that belongs to the Toaster class. Now my team is arguing about whether croutons are toast.
Reminder; addons like Questie can and will have issues with questgivers, trainers, innkeepers, etc, particularly when there is new content/data. If you are seeing weirdness picking up quests, you might want to disable questie and try again.
We're on the hunt for a Senior Game Designer on WoW Classic! Details are in the job posting, but if you have any questions, please feel free to reach out!😃
Don't delay — apply today!✨
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I'm sad to see you go, but excited to see what fun new adventure lies ahead of you! Huge thanks for your incredible impact here at Blizzard. Wishing you the very best!
After 12 incredible years at Blizzard, I’ve decided to step away & start a new quest.
It was a tough decision, but I feel like now is as good a time as any: Warcraft is in an amazing position as the universe turns 30.
I’ve been so honored to serve all of the heroes of Azeroth.
@rpd209
This might not be level of specificity you're looking for, but our policy states that we define GDKP as any raid or dungeon run where items are awarded in exchange for gold. As such, please continue to avoid awarding items in exchange for gold in your raid or dungeon runs.
@Shobektv
Hi! Even when we say "sorry, no plans for that," we're always open to hearing feedback. It's interesting to hear that you'd like ranked systems even with no balancing — thank you for sharing your perspective! I'm curious to hear what others think too.
As a friend, I'll miss our afternoon Starbucks runs, our someone-cancelled-a-meeting-so-we'll-play-Heroes-of-the-Storm-instead games, and most importantly, I'll miss having your fun and witty banter to help break up the monotony of every day work.
NEW: Activision Blizzard just told staff that all of its 1,100 quality assurance testers will be 1) converted from contract to full-time and 2) bumped up to at least $20/hour. A big win for QA in the wake of several worker revolts and a burgeoning union effort. Story soon
In October I placed a bowl of candy on my desk and asked coworkers to visit, take some candy, and tell me a fact about themselves or about WoW that I don't already know. Before the holiday break, this bowl was nearly empty. However...
I walked into the office for the first time since holiday break to find the bowl filled to the brim with candy. I asked around, and nobody will tell me who did it. Was it a coworker? An office admin? Is there a Blizzard Candy Fairy? The world may never know.
@rpd209
Hello there! We try to avoid answering questions on whether exact actions taken by a specific player will lead to a ban. There are too many factors at play which can alter the outcome, and sharing such details might enable players find loopholes or avoid detection.
Happy
#WrathClassic
pre-patch day! I hope you survive the scourge invasion!
Remember, you don't have to run faster than the ghoul. You only have to run faster than your friends.
CEO Bobby Kotick announced new commitments being made by Activision Blizzard, including waived arbitration, increased diversity hiring, and a pledge to cut his own salary and bonuses to the California minimum of $62,500 until changes have been achieved.
Our upcoming 1.14.4 Brawl With The Blues is happening on Friday, July 14th at 2:00 p.m. PDT on the Classic Era PTR! Please join us for some fun and check out the new Classic Era PvP honor system.
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It's my first GDC, and I'm having a great time! Absolutely loved the session on C++ coroutines. Lots of really cool booths in the expo area. And everyone is so kind!
also got the fluffjacket. 10/10, ultra warm. 💯👍👍
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After days of fishing and thousands of fish... I finally found Strange Goop...
...~15 seconds before a server shutdown.
Hope it's still there when I log back in.😟