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title: Templars TBC Prepatch Event Series
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# Templars TBC Prepatch Event Series

## Core Events

### Event 1: Exodar Hide and Seek

**When**: First weekend of prepatch, 7:30 PM PST

**Format**:

- 5g entry pot per hider (goes to seeker pot if found)
- 10 min hide time, 30 min seek time
- 1:5 seeker ratio

**Rules**:

- Must reach hider's position to count (not just spot them)
- Hiders: nameplates off, no stealth/items, /sit and /sleep allowed
- Once found: join spectator VC and follow seekers

**Rewards**:

- **Everyone**: Guild tabard + 14-slot bag + minor speed enchant OR 5g starting gold
- **First seeker to 5 found**: BOE blue/epic
- **Most creative hiding spot**: BOE blue/epic + featured screenshot
- **Last found**: BOE blue/epic + bragging rights
- **Seeker pot** (if everyone found): split among seekers
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### Event 2: 10-19 WSG War Games

**When**: Less than a week of prepatch

**Format**:

- Officers hide in different zones
- Teams race to find and screenshot with each officer
- First team with all screenshots wins

**Rewards**:

- **Winning team**: BOE blues/epics split among members + Hall of Fame
- **Runner-up**: Leveling consumables (XP pots, food, etc.)


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### Event 3: Screenshot Scavenger Hunt

**When**: Week 2 of prepatch

**Format**:

- Officers hide in different zones
- Teams race to find and screenshot with each officer
- First team with all screenshots wins

**Rewards**:

- **Winning team**: BOE blues/epics split among members + Hall of Fame
- **Runner-up**: Leveling consumables (XP pots, food, etc.)

***

### Event 4: Flight Point Unlocking Event

**When**: Week 3-4 of prepatch
**Level requirement**: 30+ (for mount)

**Route** (sample Alliance FP tour):

- Darkshore → Auberdine
- Ashenvale → Astranaar
- Stonetalon → Stonetalon Peak
- Desolace → Nijel's Point
- Feralas → Feathermoon
- Thousand Needles → various
- Tanaris → Gadgetzan
- Un'Goro → Marshal's Refuge

**Rewards**:

- **Most FPs unlocked**: BOE epic + recognition
- **All participants**: Leveling consumable packs

***

## Bingo: Farewell Vanilla Checklist

**Complete 5+ for rewards** (choose what you want to do!)

### Popular Tasks (Reused from previous)

- ✅ Complete your level 10 class quest
- ✅ Group photo at iconic location (Loch Modan Dam, Deeprun Tram Aquarium, Menethil Harbor)
- ✅ Kill an elite boss as a group: Hogger, Vagash, Oakenscowl, Mor'Ladim, Chok'sul, Gath'Ilzogg
- ✅ Escort the Defias Messenger quest
- ✅ Gain Dartol's Rod of Transformation (keep, don't turn in!)
- ✅ Get Light of Elune (Ashenvale rare quest item)
- ✅ Sneak Western Plaguelands FP (level 30+)


### Dungeon Spam Options (Pick 2+)

- Clear Deadmines
- Clear Wailing Caverns
- Clear Blackfathom Depths
- Clear Shadowfang Keep
- Clear Stockades
- Clear Scarlet Monastery (any wing)
- Clear Gnomeregan
- Clear Uldaman
- Run 10+ dungeons total with guildies


### Farewell Vanilla Activities

- Get level 30 mount (now available 10 levels early!)
- Participate in 5+ BGs during double honor
- Try arena skirmishes (any level 10+)
- Stock rare BoE gear for future alts
- Visit all Vanilla raid entrances (MC, BWL, AQ, Naxx) for screenshots
- Max fishing/cooking in a new zone
- Collect 20+ of any useful material (future raid consumes, low level herbs, etc.)

***

## Reward Structure

### Event Participation Rewards

- **First event attendees**: 14-slot bag + minor speed enchant OR 5g
- **Event winners**: BOE blues/epics (high value)
- **Runner-ups**: Leveling consumable packs


### Bingo Completion Rewards

- **5 tasks**: Leveling consumable bundle (XP pots, food, bandages, grenades)
- **8 tasks**: Choice of BOE blue/epic OR large profession mat kit
- **10+ tasks**: Multiple BOE blues/epics + Hall of Fame recognition


### Hall of Fame Recognition

- Featured screenshots in guild Discord
- Special mentions in announcements
- Bragging rights roles

***

## Notes

**Timing**: Prepatch expected December 2025, TBC launch Jan-Feb 2026

**Key Advantages**:

- 30% faster leveling (1-60)
- Level 30 mounts make travel events more accessible
- Double honor for BG activities
- New Draenei content for fresh experience

**Philosophy**: Focus on playing together and experiencing content before TBC, not on strict progression requirements

## Resources to Check

[1]: **13 Things You NEED to Do ASAP During Pre-Patch - Classic TBC Pre-Patch Guide** - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h3wjdnJEm4E

[2]: **Does leveling get easier in prepatch?** (Forum Discussion) - https://us.forums.blizzard.com/en/wow/t/does-leveling-get-easier-in-prepatch/925776

[3]: **Burning Crusade Leveling Guide - Pro Tips** - https://overgear.com/guides/wow-classic/burning-crusade-leveling-guide/

[4]: **Templars Guild Levelling Event Logistics** (Google Spreadsheet) - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1picGS0c5GBGqGX6NTbOaPQug-Z4etEkJVxRY2cWS4t8/edit?gid=0

[5]: **TBC Classic Ultimate Preparation and Launch Guide** - https://www.mmogah.com/news/tbc-classic-ultimate-preparation-and-launch-guide

[6]: **TBC Classic Leveling Guide (The Complete Guide)** - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dbt8ZdGKOCM

[7]: **10 Important Preparations You Must Do Before TBC Classic** - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QftrCbH7FxY

[8]: **What will you do during the TBC pre-patch?** (Reddit Discussion) - https://www.reddit.com/r/classicwow/comments/1ldmvq8/what_will_you_do_during_the_tbc_prepatch/

[9]: **TBC Prepatch Overview What's in It and What Changes** - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xMJatoGl47Q

[10]: **No time to fully level before TBC what to do?** (Forum Discussion) - https://us.forums.blizzard.com/en/wow/t/no-time-to-fully-level-before-tbc-what-to-do/2118769

[11]: **TBC Preparations: What to Start Doing NOW!** - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OyGBABkKu0U

[12]: **Vanilla WoW - Nostalrius - Farewell Vanilla, You Will Be Missed** - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X2AqasbRjMI

[13]: **The Unfinished Vanilla Zones & Raids That Classic Plus Could Add** - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5WomzdDc57w

[14]: **Please, review my TBC preparation checklist** (Forum Discussion) - https://eu.forums.blizzard.com/en/wow/t/please-review-my-tbc-preparation-checklist/592750

[15]: **Goodbye Vanilla** (Video) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kRZI7jJzfOA

[16]: **TBC Classic Pre-Patch - What to Do in the Final Days of Vanilla** - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T4s_bNZ4AC8

[17]: **End game activities for a solo player in Classic Era** (Reddit Discussion) - https://www.reddit.com/r/classicwow/comments/1an540q/end_game_activities_for_a_solo_player_in_classic/

[18]: **AllyRoute: Alliance 1-60 leveling guide (Website AND In-game Addon)** - https://www.reddit.com/r/classicwow/comments/cbuuex/allyroute_alliance_160_leveling_guide_website_and/

[19]: **Items to get before TBC** (Forum Thread) - https://xpoff.com/threads/items-to-get-before-tbc.94665/

[20]: **What Does Vanilla's Endgame Look Like?** (Forum Discussion) - https://us.forums.blizzard.com/en/wow/t/what-does-vanillas-endgame-look-like/1871838

[21]: **An Amazing Adventure in Vanilla Era Classic WoW! (Fresh Start)** - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i5dFiwpBEYc
