[Summary] Ruby Sanctum - UPDATED! HD video!

[Xel]

[Summary] Ruby Sanctum
I hope this thread will clarify some things the previous
thread ([PTR] What will ruby sanctum look like)
left unresolved. I think a video made by a MMOwned
user will result a good reputation for the site
(instead of linking other people's videos we
make shoud make our own)

Information:
The instance is intended to be a prelude to Cataclysm (release in patch
3.3.5) and should provide some advancement for the new expansion's
storyline before the 4.0 patch.

Taken straight from WoW.com:

*While the instance has a similar layout to the Obsidian Sanctum
philosophically, the three sub-bosses (Saviana Ragefire, Baltharus the
Warborn, and General Zarithrian) will each be own encounter all their own.
The "drakes-up" functionality of Sartharion will not carry over into the Halion
encounter. 

*Heroic difficulty is likely to be toggled in the same way that heroic
difficulties are handled in ICC (a UI toggle). 

*Saviana, Baltharus, and Zarithrian will each drop an Emblem of Frost, but
probably not special loot. 

*Expect loot in the instance to be "about the same item level" as the Lich
King items on their respective difficulties. 

*The loot from Halion will be offset pieces as well as trinkets and other
items "of that nature." So, basically, Sartharion loot. 

*The instance is intended to be a prelude to Cataclysm and should provide
some advancement for the new expansion's storyline before the 4.0 patch,
drawing on Deathwing's desire to weaken the Wyrmrest Accord prior to his
emergence from Deepholm. 

*Arthas is still considered the final boss of the expansion -- this is merely a
complementary raid, like Onyxia with ToC, with ties to Cataclysm.

Lore:
A powerful war party of the Black Dragonflight, led by the fearsome Twilight
dragon, Halion, have launched an assault upon the Ruby Sanctum beneath
Wyrmrest Temple. By destroying the sanctum, the Black Dragonflight look to
crush those that would stand in the way of their master's reemergence into
Azeroth and to ultimately shatter the Wyrmrest Accord the sacred bond that
unites the dragonflights.

The battle that is to come will surely deal a crippling blow to the Red
Dragonflight, however, it is up to you to stop this unprecedented offensive
and defend the Ruby Sanctum. First you must face the assault of Halion's
servants, Saviana Ragefire, Baltharus the Warborn, and General Zarithrian,
before squaring off against Halion the Twilight Destroyer, a new and deadly
force in this realm.

Video:
This video provides high definition footage of the zone and Blizzard's under
development testing areas surrounding it. The files were originally found from
World of Warcraft PTR 3.3.3's MPQs (\World\Maps\) and the video was filmed using the current
patch (3.3.2). Entering the instance was possible with a map file (ADT, WDL,
WDT) swapping and PTR file importing.

There are both types of testing areas: terrain and model. Blizzard seems to
be using Bloodelf theme as the source for their instance. Ground testing
areas are actually very interesting, it seems they might be expanding
the sanctum a bit according to the surrounding mountain terrains. This could
also be related to Cataclysm or it could be a base for a whole new instance!
There is a little cave inside the huge tree, there is a possibility it will be
developed into a huge dungeon.

EDIT: It seems there is a dragon textured in the middle of the ground.
I will be investigating it more and might make a new video when I get
home.

NOTE: This zone is NOT finished, critical attitude is highly recommended.
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ZONE UPDATED:
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ZONE UPDATED - 3/10/2010:
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Music: Robert Miles - In My Dreams
- Zone music will be uploaded as soon as possible

Source(s):
Ruby Sanctum -- WoW.com

Thanks to Ghorana, Bareno and Bouboille who were the first to post this!

[SacredSpenny]

Sweet! But could you link a YouTube video, my iPod can't play whatever that is.

[Xel]

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LGbzl_r6plo]YouTube - World of Warcraft 3.3.5 - Ruby Sanctum: New raid instance leaked![/ame]

[Zomtorg]

It is pretty good.Did you make the video ingame by yourself or you got it from other websites?I can't play wow atm and i don't know if the PTR realm is only for 3.3.3 atm.If it's not for 3.3.5 how did u manage to get inside?Anyway 2x +rep

[Xel]

Completely made by myself.

[stoneblade]

Exellent as always sir, i never expected so much went into making an instance. :O
So just a guess, are the 3 emblem bosses going to be in the cave, in the water and in the charred zone or are there already flat areas for the bosses somewhere else?

[Ghorana]

I'm impressed: very nice video.
I especially like the lighting: did you use the instance's sky/lighting? Or anothers (since it's already in the files).

[Bastatard]

Wow...very nice work.

[ginanza]

Really nice work!

[Johnnydk]

Nice,especially because it is connected to Cataclysm.

[Xel]

Looks like they finished the map (PTR Build 11643)

[JerryZ]

This looks awesome I cant wait until im level 80 to try it

[Xel]

UPDATE
-Some new models (skeletons & signs) were added
-Some of the trees were removed

EDIT: Made a new video:
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(added to the main post)

[Takis_GR]

very good,ima try it

[seive]

I love you, thanks so much for posting this. The zone's shaping up really nicely.