Every year, we take a moment to look back at the blog and pick out the top World of Matticus posts which generated buzz and discussion. It was a tradition on the blog when I first started writing and I have every intention of continuing it! Some of the more popular posts came from guest … [Read more of this article]
2010: Best of World of Matticus
It Came From the PUG: Could you turn that ma...
Recently, Mike Sacco wrote about how kindness in a PUG pays off. In truth it does, quite a bit. Taking a little time to explain fights, and explain CC and such to new players is always a good idea. After all, we were all noobs once right? Let me give you an example from my … [Read more of this article]
Podcast Topic: Cataclysm Healing Class Balan...
Each week on Matticast we will be featuring a topic driven by our audience. You can submit your comments on this post, or e-mail us with your thoughts. You can even send us an audio clip (mp3 format please). This is your chance to have your say on what we discuss on World of Matticus. Also don’t … [Read more of this article]
Conclave of Wind
Conquest scored their first 10 man raid boss kill a few weeks ago with the Conclave of Wind. It’s another Council-type encounter that involves multiple bosses. They don’t share health pools or anything. Once a djinn (genie?) goes down, you have a minute to take down the rest of them otherwise the disabled djinn’s will … [Read more of this article]
The Life of a Confused Priest: From Healing ...
This is a guest post from my friend Synysta about breaking stereotypes and enjoying the game. -Lodur My main Synysta is a Priest. She’s been many races and factions, but currently she is a Blood Elf. I think I can see the rotten tomatoes flying in my direction from the Alliance- I must duck! /cast … [Read more of this article]
Matticast – The Inaugural Episode
Welcome to the first ever episode of The Matticast. This week Matt, Borsk, Kat, and Brian discuss: The Challenges Of Heroic Healing in Cataclysm Preparing Your Guild For The New Tier Of Raiding 10 Versus 25 Man Raid Compositions Listener Topic: Lightwell or LoLWell Don’t forget you can send us your questions or topic, and … [Read more of this article]
Accountability Starts at the Top
This is a guest post by Arkom. If you’re a guild or raid leader, you have certain expectations for your guild or team members. You establish rules and policies, you set up strategies, and you assign people to handle certain jobs. These aren’t hollow gestures and you want people to follow what they’re told to … [Read more of this article]
Healing so far, Lodur’s thoughts
It’s been a while since Cataclysm has been released, and I’ve been hitting heroics, dungeons and now raids as often as I can. So I figured it would be a good time to report on the trends I’m seeing, and how restoration shaman are fitting into the scheme of things. Tank healing Tank healing is … [Read more of this article]
Podcast Topic: Lightwell or LoLwell
Each week on Matticast we will be featuring a topic driven by our audience. You can submit your comments on this post, or e-mail us with your thoughts. You can even send us an audio clip (mp3 format please). This is your chance to have your say on what we discuss on World of Matticus. … [Read more of this article]
Ch..Ch..Ch..Changes
Cataclysm has brought a countless amount of changes to the World of Warcraft, it has also brought a few to The World Of Matticus. Along with the redesign of the site, we are also adding some new contributors and a great new format to bring you more great info on Raiding, Guild Management, and of … [Read more of this article]