WoW Archivist: World of Warcraft beta patch 0.10

The WoW Archivist explores the secrets of World of Warcraft's past. What did the game look like years ago? What secrets does the game still hold? If you enjoyed Patches of Yesteryear, you're going to love this.

After the break last week to explore the Karazhan Crypts, we're digging into patch notes of old again this week. This week, we'll examine beta patch 0.10, from way back in September 2004. When reading through these changes, note that this beta patch was released just two months before the launch of the game. As of beta patch 0.10, Blizzard was still making massive, sweeping systems changes -- not unlike the expansions betas. The game's being distressingly far from "finished" in the eyes of players has never necessarily reflected "finished" in the eyes of Blizzard, not even from the beginning.

Some highlights from patch 0.10:

• The professions, skills, and trade skills system was completely revamped.
• High-end content such as Stratholme, Blackrock Spire, and the outdoor zones that contain them were implemented.
• The Deeprun Tram opened.
• Gemology was removed.
• Dwarf mages were removed.

Let's take a look, shall we?

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