The current Cataclysm Beta build shows some very interesting changes to the glyph system.

On live Realms you need to use a fresh glyph each time you want to change glyphs. However the most recent changes allow you to learn a glyph and add it to your character’s spellbook instead.

To swap a glyph you just use the ability in your spellbook and after a 5 second cast it will add or replace a glyph in your characters currently active dual spec.

At the moment the glyphs still look somewhat messy and unordered and I suppose they will get their own spellbook tab or ui at some point.

What does it mean for You?

From a player’s point of view this change is awesome, a fast and extremely convenient way to quickly adjust on the fly for all your needs.

As auction mogul I am somewhat disappointed The Introduction of dual spec massively cut down glyph sales, but this will most likely turn out to become another big blow to sellers. Of Course it wills tart with a massive sale boom until everyone has each possible Glyph – prepare a huge stock – but after that, only alts and new players will need Glyphs.

A quick look at Ravencrest’s Auction House showed 51000 active auctions including the 12500 glyphs (my 3000 weren’t even up). I suppose this is one of the reasons to change these game mechanics. Easy profit, up to 2000% of crafting costs, overflowing auction house, massive mail load. 12500 glyphs are 1250 per class or  25 pages.

Fortunately I have been slacking with glyphs lately anyhow so I’ll be able to fully enjoy the positive side of this change, easy access to all glyphs.

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