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The Difference Between Recruiting On Server and Off Server

Mages. They used to be a dime a dozen. Our second highest level Mage is Stop (clocking in at a health level 4!) There’s generally two places to recruit players from: On server: This is the typical route most guilds will go through. Off server: A little tougher and a little rarer. Players that transfer are generally a good breed. I’ve delegated... [Read more of this article]

The Reality of Healing Heroics and Tips for Holy Priests

Perseverance is the hard work you do after you get tired of doing the hard work you already did. - Newt Gingrich I’ve scheduled a tentative 10 man Naxx on Saturday. We’re projected to have around 8 players that are capable of reaching that level by then. After that, I’ll have no choice but to pug the other 2 slots. Since I’ve hit 80,... [Read more of this article]

Wrath of the Lich King: First Impressions

While some of us (ahem, Matticus) are already level 80, most WoW players are still in the thick of the leveling process. I thought it might be interesting to share some of my impressions so far with all of you, and of course to invite everyone to add their own thoughts and ideas. Here’s what’s been going through my mind so far. 1. The art... [Read more of this article]

10 Tips for Extreme Leveling to 80 (without denting your wallet)

I hit level 80 last night around 8:45 PM. Most of the player curve is around the 74-75 area so I’m considered “ahead” of the curve. Although I could credit my leveling speed to my “Asian racial (25% extra stamina when really focused on a goal, cooldown: once every 365 days)”, there’s a few things to keep in mind if you really want to get... [Read more of this article]

Back to our Regular Blogging (Ding)

Time to catch up on some much needed sleep. Shutting off all my alarm clocks. SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Back to our Regular Blogging (Ding)", url: "http://www.worldofmatticus.com/2008/11/16/back-to-our-regular-blogging-ding/" }); Read More →

***11/15 UPDATE*** Matticus MIA

11/15 10:29 PM: 78. Going to pass out. Will take 80 by Monday. 11:26 PM: 72. For those that’re more interested in loot council, the type I’m shooting for is one where the players themselves have a say in whether or not they want a piece of loot. Read more about the FAQ here. Still need casters and healers. 6:41 PM: 71. 8:30 AM: Home with... [Read more of this article]

Q&A: How Do I Break Into Raiding?

Copra, a priest from Thunderhorn EU, asked the writers of Matticus such a great question that I thought I would share it with all of you. In his words: The question is, how on Earth (or on Azeroth, depends on your preferance) are we newcomers going to learn the group dynamics, the class or the requirements of Boss fights? By cutting us out of the... [Read more of this article]

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