Tuesday Morning Post: It's Patching Again edition
Welcome to Patch Day! Seems like we were just here, doesn't it? But anyway, it looks like we're headed for 3.1.1 today, which is mostly be bugs fixes that were a bit too involved to be applied via hotfix. That, of course, means we get an extended downtime again, from 3 AM to 11 AM Pacific time. When it rains, it seems it pours! This time, hopefully there won't be any free-playtime-worthy unexpected downtime.
While you're waiting for the servers come up so you can continue work on that second champion title or de-arm Kologarn or get started on Season 6, I suggest one of two things:
First thing you can do go out and buy Arthas. Unless you won it from us or something. Otherwise, I'd say it's a good morning for catching up WoW Insider. Here's a few suggestions to get you started:
Hot News and Features
As always, keep an eye on our guide to patch 3.1. It's constantly updated with all the latest news and guides for new patch 3.1 features and content.
If you're still confused about some aspects of patch 3.1, see if our Patch 3.1 FAQ answers your problem.
If you're wondering about some weird esoteric change you've noticed, it may have ended up on our lesser known patch 3.1 changes list.
Yeah, Yogg's already down. To be fair though, it was the non-hard-mode version, and you don't even get better loot for that.. And yes, America wasn't far behind.
By now, hopefully you've at least managed Valiant in the Argent Tournament. That means it's time to be the Enemy at the Gates. Of course, you may just be a Champion by now, which means you'll be starting in on the Battle before the Citadel.
In case you were wondering, Casinos are banned. Or at least, the advertisements for them are.
Sure, some male Dranei have new 'staches because of a wierd bug, but are they really that awesome?
Class Guides
Encrypted Text discusses Rogue keybinding.
Totem Talk continues to discuss Patch 3.1 Shaman Gear.
Ghostcrawler explains why we may not see patch 3.1-style class previews in the future.
Ghostcrawler also opines on nerfs and Death Knights.
In this week's Care and Feeding of Warriors: One Dungeon's very like another when your head's filled with theorycraft calculations, brother.
Ghostcrawler gave physical DPS theorycrafters a rare glimpse into the exact mechanics of the game, specifically how armor penetrations works.
Spiritual Guidance discusses handling AoE damage as a Discipline Priest.
Blood Pact is still having trouble remembering not to look for that Siphon Life button.
Professions, Items, Dungeons, and More
Fashion junkies and role-swappers rejoice! Rumors of the death of Outfitter have been somewhat exaggerated. Speaking of gear-switching, we have a guide for combining gear-switching addons and dual speccing.
Buyer's remorse or misclick on a badge purchase? Never fear, all is not lost. You can sell it back in 3.1, at least within a certain window of time.
If that new turtle mount sounds awesome to you, we have a few pointers for grabbing it.
Good-ish news for less than 350 cooks, sort of: Cooking is very slightly easier to level up.
Arena achievers will have to do without the Flawless Victor title, at least for a while.
On the other end of the PvP scale, many twinks are still soldiering on despite recent nerfs.
If you're headed into the Vault of the Ancients, be careful. Emalon isn't quite a pushover.
Guildox looks at Ulduar achievers.
The Overachiever starts you on the path to Glory of the Hero.
Odds and Ends
If you're looking to design a new spec or a dual spec, WoWhead has a robust new talent calculator to help you out.
We have an interview with Dan Jolley, writer of the new Warcraft Death Knight manga due out later this year
For better or for worse, You Play or We Pay's rocky ride is over, courtesy of Blizzard's legal team.
The Blizzard Theme Park Design contest winners have been announced.
Sure, it looks delicious, but how's the frame rate?
BlizzCast 9 is available for your listening and/or reading pleasure.
Are you having Frame Rate issues in patch 3.1? We have tips.
