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Patch 4.2.0a
Release date (US)	8 August 2011[1]
Version	14480
Interface .toc	40200 (Changes)
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Version: 4.2.0.14480

Went live on August 8, 2011.

Bug Fixes Edit

• Using an instant cast spell right after a target dies should no longer re-target the dead target’s body.^[2]
• Using an ability immediately after switching targets should no longer affect the previous target.^[2]
• Resolved a movement error when jumping onto an object while experiencing a low frame rate.
• Mac: Fixed a bug preventing shift and mouse wheel commands from registering properly.
• Resolved issues that were causing client crashes near Beth’tilac in the Firelands.
• Disconnecting while riding as a passenger in a vehicle should no longer cause an error upon subsequent login.
• Entering a password with Japanese Hiragana selected as the keyboard type should no longer cause a crash.
• Resolved an issue that was causing the client to crash under certain conditions when minimizing the game client.

Items Edit

• The tooltip color for heirloom items has been returned to gold.

Quests Edit

• A move enforcement issue has been resolved that was affecting the death knight starting area quest Death Comes From on High.
• Tarecgosa's platform during the cutscene from Alignment (Elemental Bonds legendary quest) should now be visible before she lands on it.

References Edit

External links Edit

Info

World of Warcraft Community Site (US) Patch 4.2.0A Official Notes by Blizzard Entertainment, Aug 8, 2011 12:03 PM PDT

World of Warcraft Community Site (EU) World of Warcraft Fast Patch 4.2.0A by Blizzard Entertainment, 09 Aug 2011 11:00 UTC

News

MMO-Champion Patch 4.2 Bugfix Patch, Bnet Invitational, Blue Posts, The Raid, The Daily Blink by Boubouille 2011-08-06 08:13 AM

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