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    4.3 Void Storage and Bag Search




    Blizzard has released information on their new Void Storage feature and also introduced the bag search function briefly in a new article on their website.

    From the looks of it the Void Storage seems more like a second bank and a big gold sink, because you have to pay a fee to transfer items to and from it. However Blizzard stated that it was intended for players more to save items that they wish to keep for the length of their account or the game. But I must say I am disapointed in the feature overall, I was thinking it would be more along the lines of being something that you could use as storage for the whole account so you could have easy access to items between characters. However it could be useful to some if their main bank is full, and they really need the extra space. Otherwise it seems more just like a money sink.

    The other feature that Blizzard has released information on is the bag search feature. They don't really mention a lot about it but basically it allows you to type in the name of what you are searching for and it will show results for it. I'm assuming it will be like google realtime search where it shows results as you type; or else it would be a large let down due to the fact many players don't know the exact name of items in the first place. This feature in my opinion is a very good improvement for us players who do not use many addons and prefer to use the default ui, it also shows that blizzard seems to be on the mission of replacing commonly used addons by implementing them into the default ui. While addon makers may not like this it certainly is useful for new players and people who just don't like using addons (you have to wonder about these people though).

    Here is the full blizzard article below, however it is a long read so be prepared!

    [SPOILER]
    4.3 Preview - Void Storage




    For quite some time now, players have been asking for a location in which to store important keepsakes including treasured armor sets, unique quest rewards, and gifts from friends, as well as other valuable items they've collected on their journeys throughout Azeroth.

    This is a feature we've wanted to add to the game for a while, so we're excited to announce that, thanks to the ingenuity and entrepreneurship of the Ethereals, a new long-term storage option will soon be available to completionists and collectors alike.

    Void Storage
    In patch 4.3, characters of all levels will be able to take advantage of a new technology known as "Void Storage," which will open up 80 slots of long-term storage space. Void Storage vaults will be available in both Stormwind and Orgrimmar and can be accessed simply by speaking with your local Vaultkeeper.

    A variety of items can be placed into Void Storage -- including soulbound items and Battle.net Account Bound items -- making it the perfect location to store trophies from past conquests, as well as armor you may want to hold onto for Transmogrification. So, if you've been looking for a good home for those old tier sets or your vanity holiday items, Void Storage is it! And it's as easy to use as dragging and dropping.

    In return for this unique service, the Ethereals will require a small fee for each item deposited into or withdrawn from their Void Storage apparatus. Multiple items can be added and removed at once, and the cost of each transaction will be display at the bottom of the screen, updating dynamically as you select additional items to deposit or withdraw. Once an item is placed into Void Storage, it can remain there indefinitely for no additional cost.

    It's important to note that the goal of Void Storage isn't to be a second bank, but rather a place where players can safely store items they wish to keep for the life of the game, either for sentimental or aesthetic reasons. Since this particular storage option isn't really intended for belongings that you'd use on a regular basis (like your current set of raiding gear, for example), any item placed in Void Storage will be stripped of all its enhancements, including enchants, gems, sockets, and reforged stats, and some items will simply not be eligible for Void Storage at all. This will help us reduce the impact such storage can have on the game servers, and ultimately allows us to provide a lot of long-term storage space with minimal impact on everyone's play experience.

    (Cost shown to unlock Void Storage is not final)

    bag search: Find What You Need, When You Need It
    Now, you might be thinking, "Alright, those Ethereals are pretty nifty, and having more storage is great! But what about actually being able to find what I own? Do you know how long I looked for that one stack of Papa Hummel's Pet Biscuits? Like, a year. Okay, maybe 15 minutes. Either way, not even a tiny, delicious fat baby raptor is worth that kind of effort, and I love fat baby raptors."
    Never fear, fellow tiny-limbed-corpulent-dinosaur enthusiast! We've got you covered. In addition to Void Storage, we're also adding a bag search feature in 4.3 that will allow players to search for items within their bags and bank space, all with just a few keystrokes.
    Integrated directly into the bag and bank UI, this new search feature will be incredibly quick and easy to use. To find an item in one of your bags, in your character's personal bank, guild bank, or Void Storage vault, you'll simply type the name of the item -- or a word in the item's name -- into a small search box located near the top of your main backpack, and your open inventory will be filtered accordingly. Only the items that match the word or name you've entered will display, making it easier than ever to find exactly what you need, exactly when you need it.

    Please keep in mind that both Void Storage and the upcoming bag search features are still in development, so their functionality may change before release. We’re very excited to be offering both of these inventory management features and will be providing more information as the development of patch 4.3 continues.
    [/SPOILER]

    Overall it appears that 4.3 will certainly be one of the greatest patch in World of Warcraft's history and will defiantly have to be in order to keep the player base with Star Wars the Old Republic, Battlefield 3, and many other games being released soon. The bag search feature will probably be very helpful to players espcailly for finding stuff in the bank, it would also be cool to be able to search by chosing item type, but it's still in development so maybe we'll get lucky. Sadly the Void Storage does seem to be just another gold sink when it could have been something much better, but I'm sure many players will find it useful nonetheless.

    It looks like Blizzard is really trying to step up their game, with their crack down on hacks, sueing honorbuddy, and starting to really work on developing cool new features that the community will use. It seems like they really were concerned with those players they have lost so far. Hopefully World of Warcraft will be a better game because of it and not turn into what Star Wars Galaxies became when the devs tried to improve open that game, it still gives me shivers.




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