Tuesday Morning Post: Not looking at explosions edition
Happy Tuesday morning, everyone! So hopefully by now, most of us have had plenty of time to get knee deep in the fastest selling computer game of all time. Some of us are level 85, some of us aren't; some have switched over to worgen and goblins or other characters, some of us are too busy not looking at explosions. Whatever your pursuit, we wish you lots of luck and lots of fun.
With that in mind, if you're still confused by all the changes in Cataclysm or you're still struggling to level your character, don't worry. We've got you covered. You can always check our Cataclysm coverage page for a roundup of the best guides and latest news, or you can read on now as we cover everything we've reported on since last Tuesday. Don't worry, the servers are down from 5 a.m. to 11 a.m. Pacific time, so you'll have plenty of time to read.
Hot news and features
Guild experience is no longer awarded from guild achievements.
We have more guides to the new dungeons this week, including Stonecore, Grim Batol, and the Halls of Origination.
Confused about archaeology? Try our Archaeology 101 video guide.
Come Season 9, you'll be able to challenge your buddies and your rivals to war games.
I hope you didn't try to grind a new level in Icecrown. Level 80+ characters will now only gain 10 percent experience from Wrath mobs.
Blizzard has new online WoW game guide of its own.
Check out the latest round of Cataclysm hotfixes.
Alex Afrasiabi and Tom Chilton have a few things to say about Cataclysm.
Winter Veil is just around the corner, and we have an achievement guide to get you on your way to that drake.
Class news and guides
Scattered Shots offers a look at preraid gear for hunters and heroic optimization for hunters.
Check out our roundup of the new hunter pets.
Lichborne helps you get started with your new or leveling death knight.
Shifting Perspectives offers a treatise on balance leveling in Cataclysm.
Arcane Brilliance has a level 80 to 85 mage leveling guide.
We also have a Cataclysm 101 guide for restoration shaman.
We also offer a Cataclysm 101 guide for retribution paladins, as well as one for holy paladins.
Encrypted Text offers a Cataclysm 101 guide for rogues.
Spiritual Guidance looks at early Cataclysm for shadow priests.
The Care and Feeding of Warriors has a warrior reputation gear guide for Cataclysm.
The Art of War(craft) has a guide to warrior PvP talents.
Raid Rx looks at Cataclysm healing trinkets.
Items, dungeons, professions, PvP and more
Wondering which new reputation to grind first? Check out our Cataclysm reputation rewards guide.
WoW Rookie offers some tips for grouping in Vashj'ir.
Speaking of Vashj'ir, the whole zone may be hinting at something.
Check our guide to the Cataclysm PvP changes.
Blood Sport has some arena Season 9 team composition predictions.
Odds and ends
15 Minutes of Fame got to sit down with Cataclysm music composer David Arkenstone.
The Level 80 Elite Tauren Chieftains have a new song.
Know Your Lore looks at the history of Gilneas and of the Bilgewater Cartel.
TavernCraft is selling new Stormwind and Orgrimmar mugs.
The Drama Mamas let you know that sometimes it's time to cut and run.
World of Warcraft: Cataclysm has destroyed Azeroth as we know it; nothing is the same! In WoW Insider's Guide to Cataclysm, you can find out everything you need to know about WoW's third expansion, from brand new races to revamped quests and zones. Visit our Cataclysm news category for the most recent posts having to do with the Cataclysm expansion.
