Last night, I had the pleasure of working with some of the most skilled players in beta and we were able to clear out Heroic Naxxramas (otherwise known as 25 man Naxx). Let me tell you about my initial impressions, what I love, and what I hate. I love… the fact that the number of … [Read more of this article]

At least, that’s according to Siha’s Inscription guide. If you’re planning on becoming a glyph maker and picking up this profession, consider this an excellent starting point. If you’re the farmer and want to know what to stock pile, according to Siha: Shopping List The bottom line: based on all of the above, here’s what … [Read more of this article]

…We call that Shaman over. Although seriously, who would win in a fight? A Kodo? Or a Bear? The Twitterati give the decision to the War Bears 4 – 2. Now the bears have the two horns (tusks?) on the side that would impale a Kodo from the side for sure. However, the Kodo has … [Read more of this article]

This article is a follow-up to my previous discussion of the most workable pure healing talent builds for druids once patch 3.0.something hits live servers. There’s been some speculation in my guild that the big day will be Tuesday, but I would personally be surprised–I don’t think the classes are in balance yet. Today I’m … [Read more of this article]

If you can, dear readers, stretch your reflective faculties for a moment and recall the first article in the Build Your Own Guild series, in which I urged future GMs to start forming an officer corps. This entry will delve a little deeper into the question of leadership and show you how to construct and … [Read more of this article]

It’s getting ever so closer. Until then, I get to enjoy this dee-licious chocolate cake all by myself! For 9 gold! It was on sale. Think I’ll go take the day off and get away. Knowing my luck, something completely cool and badass is going to happen and I won’t be able to report it … [Read more of this article]

Post is about the beta raid and is subject to change at any time. Changelog at the bottom. Patchwerk is one tough Abomination. You won’t have to worry about raid damage. Your main focus is going to be on the main tank and the off tank. Do a quick check of everyone’s health totals. Make … [Read more of this article]

When patch 3.0 hits live servers, every endgame raider is going to have to make some difficult choices. We will go from being the max-level, king of the jungle, top of the talent tree whiz kids we are right to being unfinished, not done yet, 10 levels behind. These comments are based on the current … [Read more of this article]

Yeah, you read that right. Threat is now being slightly changed. As it stands right now, Prayer of Mending when activated generates threat for the player it is on. This change now means that every time we cast Prayer of Mending and it activates, threat is generated for us. The same effect applies to Lifebloom … [Read more of this article]

It’s no secret that the nerf bat has hit restoration druids hard. Perhaps it was even a rabid nerf bat! However, we are left with one shining ability whose awesomeness might just help fill the gap left by a formerly useful Lifebloom and the once-OP Flourish, the much-overlooked Regrowth. This spell, once a joke, shines … [Read more of this article]