Tuesday Morning Post: 3rd patch is the charm edition
We've had a week of Patch 3.1.1, and all seems... well, more or less well. There's been hotfixesnearlyeveryday, and scattered reports that talents are still being wonky for some people, but the major bugs seem to be squelched. Maybe. We have an extended maintenance again this week which will herald patch 3.1.1a. This means you have plenty of time to read WoW Insider. Here's the usual roundup of the past week's hot news.
Hot News and Features
Oh yeah, here's the hottest news: A new 5-man coming in a future patch is confirmed.
We also had the exclusive first announcement of the Peggle Addon for WoW.
Noblegarden is finally in full swing. We have an achievement guide and a FAQ, as well as Egg hunting suggestions.
Is WoW coming to iPhone? Here's some footage that suggests it may be closer than you think.
The War between the Horde and the Alliance is heating up, and we're taking a look at the lore behind it and where it may lead in the future. Is Varian Wrynn Right or Wrong?
So what is the Sunwell effect, and what does it have to do with 25 and 10 man loot?
Class News and Guides
Encrypted Text discusses Rogue Spreadsheets.
Shifting Perspectives continues to look at Ulduar from a Druid perspective.
Totem Talk continues looking at Patch 3.1 Shaman Gear.
Scattered Shots looks at ranged weapons in Ulduar.
Rossi looks at Dual speccing on his warrior.
Arcane Brilliance discusses PvP gear for Mages.
Lichborne has a nice collection of DPS and Tank builds for 3.1
Here's a class change that seemed to rock the whole concept of class balance in WoW: Paladins can no longer use Exorcism in PvP. Zach also takes a look at how Holy Paladins fare in Ulduar.
Death Knights got a somewhat expected nerf: Death Strike now scales with the Death Knight's Health rather than damage done.
Hunters got a variety of hotfixes, some good, some not so good.
Professions, Items, Dungeons, PvP, and More
Time is Money discusses the merits of buying your own guild bank.
WoW Rookie discusses auction house basics.
The Blues discuss the philosophy of the Argent Tournament.
Spoilers Ahoy! We have a preview of Algalon, the true last boss of Ulduar. And here, have some more Algalon Information, including video.
Want to raid faster? We highlight some tips from players.
Constant respeccing due to all these patches and resets got you down? Save your specs with Talented.
The US Arena Tournament qualifier final standings are in.
Odds and Ends
The WoW Pod: Is it a cool art project, a useful invention, or social commentary?
With WoW Matrix essentially defunct, lots of people are looking for alternatives. Eliah reviews one, the Curse Client for Mac.
Are DPS helper mods cheating, or just another tool like threat meters and raid frames?
This pulsh moonkin is the cutest thing ever and I want to hug it and squeeze it and take it home. And I usually detest Moonkin (It's an old feral druid habit).
Soloing Utgarde Keep? Yeah, it was bound to happen sooner or later.
