The best of WoW.com: November 24 - December 1, 2009

Patch 3.3 is just around the corner in the World of Warcraft, and WoW.com is there as usual: we've got lots of information about what's coming in the new patch, including the new Icecrown raid instance, the cross-realm Dungeon Finder system, new loot and gear, lots of class updates and changes, and of course lots of new achievements and quests. Hit the break below to read ten of our most popular posts from the last week -- whether you're a new player or just coming back for the game's fifth anniversary, we've got something for you.

News

• WoW.com's Guide to Patch 3.3
  The game's newest update is right around the corner. Before it drops, catch up here.

• Potential character model revisions in Cataclysm
  Even your old characters might look different after the next expansion.

• More server outages for Whirlwind and Emberstorm
  There have been quite a few server drops lately, and players aren't quite sure why.

• The Guild season 3 finale
  Felicia Day's web series about MMO players comes to the third season's conclusion.

• Seven days of game time for select unsubscribed players
  Blizzard is bringing old players back for the holidays.

Features

• Drama Mamas: When a partner wanders astray
  Our drama-crushing mamas talk relationship troubles.

• Encrypted Text: Notes from the patch 3.3 PTR
  What rogues are seeing in the public test realm so far.

• The Overachiever: The Keymaster
  Your very own key to unlocking this key-collecting achievement.

• Know Your Lore: Quel'delar, the sister blade
  A look at the lore of the sword everyone will be vying for in the next patch.

• Guildwatch: Analyzing the situation
  Every week, guilds down bosses, break up, and recruit more players. And we cover it in this column.