Tuesday Morning Post: A long expected downtime edition
Yeah, weirdly enough, we've been expecting this a while. They've announce this week's downtime pretty early, and it's extended: 3 AM to 11 AM Pacific. We still can't say for sure why they announced it that early. As of this writing, we haven't heard any peep on whether or not Patch 3.2.2 will go live today (and despite my gut feeling, there is that whole november thing that keeps going around). You'll know by the time you read this, most likely, but either way, it can't hurt to read up on the new patch while the servers are down, right?
Of course, even if Patch 3.2.2 doesn't drop, there's plenty of other things going on. For example, Brewfest is in full swing. If you still haven't gotten in the spirit, check out our Achievement guide and Coren Direbrew loot list for inspiration. Plus, as always, we have even more news and views to get you through the downtime after the break:
Hot News and Features
How many bugs is Blizzard tracking, anyway? We found out at the AGDC, and yes, it is over 9000. Way, way over 9000. Of course, that isn't all we learned. Check out what else the devs had to say at AGDC.
There's new pets in the Patch 3.2.2 PTR files, and they're sort of awesome. Check out footage of the Pandaren Monk and the Core Hound Pup.
Meet Stars, the winner of August's Guild of the Month competition. Of course, you may have heard of them before.
Ask a Faction Leader continues, this time with Garrosh Hellscream taking your questions.
Class News and Guides
Spiritual Guidance tackles the state of Shadow DPS.
The Light And How To Swing It discusses tanking the Northrend Beasts.
Lichborne looks at the latest Patch 3.2.2 changes for Death Knights.
Shifting Perspectives looks at leveling 61-70 as a Druid.
Encrypted Text continues offering tips for the Rogue Trial of the Crusader raider.
Blood Pact has Warlock tips for Trial of the Crusader.
Thinking of starting a Mage? This week's Arcane Brilliance may help.
Spiritual Guidance tackles an age old Priest question.
The Care and Feeding of Warriors takes a trip down memory lane.
The PTR Hunter tweaks continue. This time, there's more mana reduction for The Beast Within.
Dungeons, Items, Professions, PvP, and More
Raid Rx discusses raid healing makeups and raid healing trinkets.
Ready Check takes on the Northrend Beasts.
The guild Mediocrity of Blackrock-US got the world second for Earth, Wind, and Fire, and they have video.
The Coliseum takes a break from interviews to offer a basic guide to the Arena rating system.
Blood Sport is back, and this week, we discuss the death of 2v2 in Arena season 7.
It's now confirmed: Heirlooms don't provide extra experience in Battlegrounds now, but they will in Patch 3.2.2. Speaking of which...
Yes, even rookies start alts. WoW Rookie takes a look at heirlooms.
Insider Trader has their deadlights clapped on Patch 3.2.2.
All the World's Stage discusses being the bad guy.
Odds and Ends
I'm linking this version of the Queue because it has the most awesome header video ever.
The Guild season 3 episode 3 is out.
Speaking of contests, you still have a few days left to win a new Creative headset.
World of Warcrafts descends into the belly of the beast, so to speak.
Rossi has a very thought provoking take on Garrosh Hellscream.
