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Last Week in Warcraft: December 4 - 11, 2007
Over at WoW Insider we understand how hard it is to keep up with all of the news from your favorite virtual worlds, and we're here to help by bringing you all of the past week's news and info from the World of Warcraft in convenient round-up format. There's even something here for the non-WoW players in the audience! We can argue the entertainment value of a boy mimicking WoW's feign death ability to escape a moose attack or Jean-Claude Van Damme staring in the latest WoW commercial as a Troll Mage? News WoW Insider goes hands-on with Dell's new Warcraft-themed XPS M1730 laptop. World of Warcraft is coming to Russia with its latest language localization. New details arrive on this year's Winters' Veil celebration. Do the costs of the Dell's WoW laptop add up in the end? Bring your character to life with a 3d replica from FigurePrints (for a mere $100!).
Last week in Warcraft: November 18th - November 24th
Here's a one-post summary for your perusing pleasure of all the good stuff showing up on Joystiq's Azeroth-inclined sister site WoW Insider. Yes, yes, we know it's not your standard SDF/ Xbot/ Wii60 trollbait, but you get plenty of that the rest of the week. Take a little time and enjoy some intelligent WoW news and analysis, whydontcha?News Rumor: WoW going free-to-play in ChinaProbably not true, but it's an interesting thought anyway. New WoW ads featuring Shatner and Mr. TMaybe Mr. T is pretty handy with computers. Had that occurred to you, Mr. Condescending Director? PTR Patch 2.3.2 notes leakedThe official patch notes got released as well. WoW Moviewatch: Taming the elusive ghost wolfThe rarest pet can Azeroth can be yours with a little casting speed and some good reflexes. Put on your party hats-- today is WoW's 3rd birthdayHappy birthday to Blizzard's MMO masterpiece! Discussion Breakfast Topic: 100 useful Warrior tipsPriceless if you're a Warrior... or know someone who is. Officers' Quarters: Zero pressure raiding?Can you be casual and raid at the same time? Know Your Lore Special: So what are you doing for the holidays?WoW loreheads will love this one. Hilarious. Blood Sport: Building an arena team, part 2Our PvP column helps you put an Arena team together with care. Have any of you tried...It's always nice when someone in your group has actually done the pull you're about to do.
Last week in Warcraft: November 4th - November 10th
Welcome to another weekend on Joystiq! Your local WoW Insiders are here to bring you up to date on everything happening in their world of Warcraft. For those of you not in the know, patch 2.3 is coming to WoW next week and bringing a lot of changes with it, including new raid dungeon Zul'Aman. For the rest of the details of the week, keep reading!News Diminishing returns on silence effects revertedAfter a loud revolt on the forums, Blizzard reverts the change to slience effects. Patch 2.3 coming this Tuesday!Are you prepared? <Dude Wheres My Shaman>A new guild on Auchindoun Horde protests Shaman issues. Aimed Shot changes (again)A half second cast time reduction causes controversy Mage buffs on the horizonThey aren't all making 2.3, but expect more for mages in 2.3.X or 2.4. Discussion All the World's a StageWhere should we draw the line on ERP? Unconventional group makeupWhat unconventional groups have worked for you? If I knew then what I know now...What would you do differently if you started WoW over again? Nobody's perfectWhat's your biggest WoW mistake? The Light and How to Swing ItA field guide to bad paladins. Your server's [item]Does your server have its own obsession item? Growing confidenceTaking steps towards mastering your class.
Last week in Warcraft: October 13th - October 20th
For those of you not following all of the news from Azeroth, Joystiq's sister-site WoW Insider is here to catch you up on everything that's happened in the World of Warcraft this week, broken into convenient, bite-sized links. News Hallow's End hits the live realms.We guide you through the new quests and events. Engineers get their own flying mount.But everything has a cost -- we go over the materials needed. Season 3 Arena gear.Season 3 will begin in patch 2.3, but we already know what to expect from the test realms. Season 1 Arena gear available for honor points.When Season 3 starts, the Season 1 gear will move to honor vendors. Epic gear for mid-level dungeons.Blizzard adds new itemization for mid-level players working their way up the ranks. The new Dustwallow Marsh.A preview of the new mid-level zone coming in patch 2.3. Retribution Paladins get threat reduction.In patch 2.3 the Retribution paladins get everything they've asked for. Everything you want to know about patch 2.3.Sure, we've highlighted some of the big announcements this week -- but for those of you who need to know everything, this is where to look. Discussion What makes a casual player?What the average MMO-player thinks of as "casual" may not be. Want to rid the world of gold farmers?Blizzard could get rid of gold farmers -- the question is how much inconvenience would you put up with to see it done. Tank, heal, and DPS!Should classes get to do all three? How much should death matter?Eric discusses improving the game by implementing permanent death. The race to 70.Why is everyone in such a hurry? Still haven't gotten your World of Warcraft fix? Check out our features from the last week or join us this afternoon for our live podcast -- just tune your browser to WoW Radio at 3:30 PM EST or 8:30 PM GMT to listen in!
Last Week in Warcraft: April 23rd - 29th
Miss anything in the last week? Not to worry! Every Monday we take a look back at the most interesting news of the week before. And without further ado, here's the last week in Warcraft: We've been wondering -- why does everyone want to DPS? Trying to save up for that epic mount? Then you'll appreciate these best practices for a banker alt. What's so interesting about player housing? The curtains, definatly the curtains. Trying to get into that top guild? Our own Elizabeth offers five tips for your guild application. Think you've heard it all? Some of these ninja excuses may still surprise you. Have any favorite WoW jokes? If you do, share them with us! And if you don't, check out other readers' favorites. Never heard of a reroll locust? Even if you've never heard the term, I'm sure you've seen their forum posts. (You know, the ones that start out "NEW REALMS PLZ BLIZZ!") Why is the horde suddenly become so good at PvE? Sometimes you just have to ask -- are you a farmbot? I've looted a few BoE epics in my time -- what about you? Testing the Battle for Mount Hyjal on the PTRs. Do you think in-game voice chat is just a crutch? Meet Big Red Kitty, our newest contributor, writing about -- what else? -- hunters! We're curious -- how did you happen to pick the class you play? Previous Weeks in Warcraft.
Last Week in Warcraft, April 16th - 22nd
Miss out on some news from the past week? Not to fear! We've got you covered with the highlights of the previous seven days here on WoW Insider. Have a question, comment, or suggestion about the posts you see here? Contact us!WoW Insider catches up with machinima-maker Oxhorn for an interview.If you could buff any class... which class would you pick?All the 2.1 patch info you could want, including tier 6 gear. And speaking of tier 6, you may be interested in seeing Mr. Stormrage's own worst-dressed list.Not tonight, honey, I have a raid.Do you have an opinion on the game's most ganktastic zones?We want more mini-games!Casual or hardcore -- do you like the daily quests?Does old Azeroth need a revamp?WoW Insider asks: why do you keep playing?To all the twinkers out there -- some changes are in store for you in the 2.1 patch.Mike introduces us to five must-see quests for level 70s.How do you decide when an alt becomes a main?Blizzard: we're happy with priest healing. Priests everywhere burst into tears.What's your "I never want to do this again" quest?On every hunter's wishlist: taming your own mount.Previous Weeks in Warcraft.
Last Week in Warcraft: April 9th - 15th
Were you out on vacation last week? Not to fear! Every Monday we look at the highlights of the last week's posts on WoW Insider. What do you do to level your weapon skill? Are paladins really better healers than priests? Take a look at this pre-patch notes analysis of their healing abilities. Blizzard, you know we'd love to see an improved Noblegarden. Blizzard has announced some detailed professions changes. From here, you may also be interested in reading the full 2.1 profession notes and our own in-depth look at the alchemy changes. An updated under development page promises some new end-game content for more casual players. WTB epic mount: this article speaks for itself. I don't care who you are -- Grimhorn has more HP than you. Have you ever thought about starting over with the same class? Are you fed up with in-game gold whispers? You may be glad to know that Blizzard is bringing back BlizzCon for 2007. Ah, the never-ending saga of druids and consumables. The full 2.1 patch notes come to light as the PTRs come online early Friday morning. And if the 9500 word patch notes are too much for you, perhaps these abridged notes will be more readable. Check out these model grabs from the PTR client, featuring tier 6! This week's Ask WoW Insider ponders how to tell whether you're addicted. In our notes from the PTR, we discuss changes to mages' polymorph ability, details on the netherdrake quest line, an overview of Skettis, new uses for your badges of justice, an overview of Ogri'la, and clearcasting changes for shamans. Last week's Last Week in Warcraft.
Last Week in Warcraft: April 2nd - 8th
Miss some posts this week? Not to fear -- Last Week in Warcraft is here to bring you the highlights of the last week on WoW Insider! Were you April fooled? Not everyone took Blizzard's jokes well. Server synchronization and you -- or all you ever needed to know about teleport hacks. Is professional gaming going to change the World of Warcraft as we know it? Some players want "classic" servers, to remember simpler times in Azeroth. In this week's Build Shop, Eliah tells us all the ins and outs of this rogue combat/fists build. We want to know: how do you justify your $15 a month? How do you control your character? Are you a keyboard jockey or a clicker? Exploiting the auto-unstuck cooldown? Now you're stuck with it. Guild politics: is it dictatorship or democracy? Is Blizzard fairly enforcing their naming policy? Do you think you should lose experience when you die? Part one looks at death in World of Warcraft and Part two takes a look at death in competing MMO Vanguard. In a Know Your Lore special edition, Elizabeth takes us to visit Southshore, past and present.
Last Week in Warcraft: Dec 4th - 10th
Monday, December 4thBreakfast Topic: The season of giving.Around Azeroth takes us inside the Blood Furnace.What do you think is the most powerful being in Warcraft?WoW Moviewatch brings us a look at the tier 5 armor sets.How are you going to be respeccing for 2.0?Forum Post of the Day: I rolled a healing class because...So... how bad is the patch going to be?Rogue weapon specs: mace rogue = PvP server?A few patch-related items...Dartol's Rod of Transformation.Tuesday, December 5thBreakfast Topic: Best looking tier set.New epic mount drop found in BC.Around Azeroth throws us into the middle of a Hakkar fight.Blizzard threatens players who plan "Gnome March" for warriors.Shawn Fanning's Rupture: social software meets WoW.The 2.0.1 patch notes are here.Instances in the Burning Crusade and beyond.Forum Post of the Day: Instance travel ads.Let the patch delays begin!All the expansion news that's fit to print.To RP or not to RP...Servers back online without arenas.201 issues with 2.0.1.Another week, another GuildWatch!Wednesday, December 6thWin beta keys at WoWhead!Breakfast Topic: So, how's the patch?Around Azeroth ventures into an unknown sea.WoW Blog Roundup: 2.0.1 edition.This Around Azeroth extra brings us some patch day woes.WoW Moviewatch: Take 40 paladins and 40 shamans...Forum Post of the Day: Neuro's macro guide.Scrambling for new mods on a raid night.More like Out-of-reachland...Thursday, December 7thJudgement dropping for Horde? Working as intended.Breakfast Topic: Bugs, bugs, glorious bugs!Around Azeroth ventures inside Stormwind's Dwarven District.The new LFG system and its flaws.Something that is working as intended.Priests and our discontents.Blizzard to offer compensation for patch issues.Friday, December 8th+Damage and healing: what do you mean "up to?" Breakfast Topic: Does 2.0.1 mean the expansion isn't ready?Around Azeroth: the elusive turtle mount.Post-patch raiding: an excersize in frustration?AddOn Spotlight: AutoProfit.No more LFG channel... at least officially.Weaponmaker plans real-life version of Frostmourne.PvP stays strong in 2.0.1.Onyxia is deep breathing more ... no, really.Phat Loot Phriday: Dartol's Rod of Transformation.Saturday, December 9thBreakfast Topic: The best thing about Warcraft today.Around Azeroth takes us base jumping in Un'Goro.All I want for Christmas is a giant staff with a skull on the end.WoW Moviewatch: Leeroy!A sneak peek at the Burning Crusade opening cinematic.Sunday, December 10thMy guild is so leet that...Around Azeroth: Looking towards Feathermoon.WoW Moviewatch: Skullcrusher Mountain.Some weekend WoW humor.We're in your docks, kidnapping your flightmaster!Last week's Last Week in Warcraft.
Last Week in Warcraft: Nov 27th - Dec 3rd
Monday, November 27thBreakfast Topic: Queues, queues everywhere!Around Azeroth takes a break to sit on the Theramore docks.Forum Post of the Day looks at the stupid little wishes you'd like to see implemented to improve the game.I've been around so long...Blizzard takes this banned player's suicide threat seriously.The problem of sharding in WoW.Disabled players in the World of Warcraft.Tuesday, November 28thBreakfast Topic: So you want to be a guild leader?Around Azeroth wonders why we can't be friends.Forum Post of the Day brings us an interesting post about guild rules and US law.WoW Moviewatch brings us all the way to the Edge of Real Life.Blizzard brings us an exciting new page of game-related statistics.A guide to the factions of the Burning Crusade."Before the Storm" patch going live on December 5th.Wednesday, November 29thAnother week, another GuildWatch!Breakfast Topic: Are you looking forward to next week's patch?Around Azeroth takes us into the heart of Ironforge.Forum Post of the Day drags us into a lengthy discussion on the benefit of guild halls (or lack thereof!).Patch 2.0.1 bug list.Thursday, November 30thDowntime for select US realms today.The WTF factor and the Burning Crusade.Breakfast Topic: Weird stats.Around Azeroth presents some Dwarf on Dwarf action. (Hint: it's not what you think.)Showdown: Van Cleef vs. Arthas.WoW Moviewatch: I don't think so!Forum Post of the Day: Is this against the ToS?Blizzard at Dreamhack 2006 this weekend!What do you think -- is ten character slots enough?The coming addon apocalypse.The Belkin N52 gamepad reviewed.Select free realm transfers.Friday, December 1stBreakfast Topic: Dealing with downtime.Around Azeroth takes us along for a test of faith.WoW Moviewatch: QQ more, warrior.Goodbye DHKs, hello world PvP!Looking good while leveling is never wrong.World of Warcraft Battle Plan vol. 4.Forum Post of the Day wonders if we need to pay to play.More beta expansion changes.Phat Loot Phriday: Robes of Insight.Saturday, December 2ndBreakfast Topic: Biggest problem with Warcraft today.Around Azeroth takes us behind the scenes.Forum Post of the Day wonders about single player instances.Sunday, December 3rdBreakfast Topic: What will you be playing in the expansion?Curse Gaming's gotten a site revamp.Around Azeroth brings us the lore behind Demon Fall Canyon.WoW Moviewatch: Maeiv Shadowsong lives!Last week's Last Week in Warcraft.
Last Week in Warcraft: Nov 20th - 26th
Monday, November 20thBreakfast Topic: What's your favorite quest chain?Around Azeroth shows off a Feralas waterfall. Spencer wonders whether MMOs have a bad rap.Is WoW 2.0 coming tomorrow? (Answer: no.)Forum Post of the Day: Grand Marshall for a whole year?Tuesday, November 21stA little PvP strategy can go a long way.Today's WoW blog roundup.Customizing the classes with rare and epic ability drops.Breakfast Topic: Best change in WoW.Around Azeroth takes us to visit the dancing Troll village. WoW Moviewatch takes a look at what you might do if you had a surplus of World of Warcraft game boxes.AddOn Spotlight: Buttons, more buttons!A new World of Warcraft TV ad for your viewing pleasure.Rumor has it that the collector's edition pet may be available only on new characters. (Update: Nethaera corrected herself later in the thread.)Forum Post of the Day teaches us how to troll a forum.Anyone else leaving WoW until the Burning Crusade?Wednesday, November 22ndThe long and short of Battlegrounds.Bot spotting 101.Another week, another GuildWatch!Breakfast Topic: Best and worst profession.Around Azeroth takes you along on a wipe adventure in Blackwing Lair.WoW Moviewatch brings us The Boss Rap.World of Wiicraft?Blizzard unbans Cedega users.The Burning Crusade FAQ has been updated.Forum post of the day brings us beauty tips for the living impaired. Thursday, November 23rdBreakfast Topic: New PvP system bringing you down?Around Azeroth shows off a view of the Draenei's Exodar.Friday, November 24thBreakfast Topic: Patching!Around Azeroth brings us to an early morning in Orgrimmar.Phat Loot Phriday: Goblin Jumper Cables XL.Saturday, November 25thBreakfast Topic: Love is in the air.Around Azeroth takes us into the crystal cave in remote Un'Goro crater.Forum Post of the Day brings us the Bloodsails, speaking out against their hated Goblin rivals.Some hope still for druids and consumables?Sunday, November 26thBreakfast Topic: Easiest class.Around Azeroth takes us to Grim Batol in the rain.Forum Post of the Day asks about opening the Ahn'Qiraj gates.Last week's Last Week in Warcraft.
Last Week in Warcraft: Nov 13th - 19th
Monday, November 13thBreakfast Topic: Your talent points.Around Azeroth attempts a show-down race with a Devilsaur.WoW Insider is LFM -- think you're qualified? Read on! We're taking applications through today.Around Azeroth asks you to caption this!Beware of extended server downtime this week.The only thing we have to fear is... spiders?Why most of Azeroth is a no flying zone.Tuesday, November 14thSome realms are skipping this week's maintenance cycle.Blizzard reveals the Burning Crusade battleground Eye of the Storm.Breakfast Topic: How much do you tip?The public test realms are now online with patch 2.0.1!WoW Moviewatch shows us Lord Kazzak rampaging through Stormwind City.Around Azeroth brings us a great shot of a quest event in Winterspring.Today's forum post of the day wonders whether, with all the improvements planned for the expansion, a revamp of the guild interface is among them.The lameness of World of Warcraft.Mike walks us through the World of Prankcraft.Wednesday, November 15thSocialtext has announced a December 1st press conference in World of Warcraft. (Though I think everyone's still wondering if it's for real!)This week's GuildWatch gives us another dose of drama, downings, and recruitment across the realms.Today's Breakfast Topic asks about your favorite and least favorite zones.Around Azeroth shows us a pair of ninja in their natural habitat.Bans coming in for Linux players.Forum post of the day brings us a discussion of Druid tanks from a healing perspective.Wired Magazine takes a look at the typical MMORPG forum.Three new realms opened today -- one of them an Oceanic transfer realm.Thursday, November 16thChanges that didn't make it into the 2.0.1 patch notes.Some bans have been dropped, but there are still plenty of players still crying foul over unfair bans.You've got to wonder if this mainstream journalist writing about WoW is clueless, or simply trying to be funny...Breakfast Topic asks whether you're worried about your class.Consumables usable in druid forms? Well, maybe not.Around Azeroth brings us the ruined monuments of Ashenvale.South Park's animation staff talks about "Make Love Not Warcraft."Today's forum post of the day wonders whether cheap respecs make the game more fun.Friday, November 17thToday's Breakfast Topic talks about how to farm gold -- and no, it doesn't involve bots.A look at the latest changes to the Burning Crusade beta client.The makers of WoW Glider bot software are suing Blizzard.Around Azeroth has discovered where the Third Fleet of Kul Tiras landed.WoW Moviewatch presents an all rogue UBRS run. (Evasion tank ftw!)Today's forum post of the day covers the ABC's of raiding.Do the new realms seem kind of empty to you?Saturday, November 18thAll aboard the BC beta nerf train!Phat Loot Phriday profiles alliance quest reward the Sword of Serenity.Today's Breakfast Topic asks whether you think it's the end of the world (of Warcraft).Around Azeroth brings us to the abyssal sands at night.The forum post of the day wonders whether twinks ruin low-level battlegrounds.Sunday, November 19thBreakfast Topic: The worst thing about being a...Around Azeroth brings us a creepy image of Hallow's End.WoW Moviewatch gives a demonstration of what you can do with 40 druids.Today's forum post of the day ponders where the flavor is in the current race options.Last week's Last Week in Warcraft.
Last Week in Warcraft: Nov 6th - 12th
Monday, November 6thBreakfast Topic: do you have any clever ideas for new classes?Do you think the Alliance is really more immature than the Horde?The "Picard Maneuver" for rogues.New battleground stats for the expansion.Around Azeroth shows off the Shrine of the Fallen Warrior.A preview of world PvP in Nagrand. I'm not looking forward to grinding my way to 70 -- so I'm glad to hear Blizzard is planning on fine-tuning the leveling curve with more quest options.The Overrated guild responds to their permaban.Tuesday, November 7thWoW Moviewatch shows off this PvP video courtesy of fine fellows at Something Awful.Drysc presents us with more info about the Arena PvP in the expansion.Finding a world drop epic -- and getting rid of it.Breakfast Topic: voice chat. Love it, hate it, think it's a necessary evil?Nerf fear?Around Azeroth takes us to the creepy crypts below Karazhan.Welcome to World of Warcraft Island! Like World of Warcraft only... not.WoW Moviewatch and a song about Molten Core.Some interesting statistics related to PvP rank.How would you feel if your secret alts were brought to light?Wednesday, November 8thThe lament of the raidleader.GuildWatch: to the victor go the spoils.Breakfast Topic: what items won't you be throwing away at level 70?Some very impressive blacksmithing items from the expansion.Please bear with us... I am sure Blizzard is trying to fix this!WoW Moviewatch shows off the ultra-rare turtle mount.Around Azeroth advises you never to drink and WoW.Ding!Free transfers for players on select realms.Thursday, November 9thThe onset of "expansion burnout."A shaman before shamans were cool.Breakfast Topic: Grandma loves her World of Warcraft.The Burning Crusade's release date confirmed!A couple of Burning Crusade skill updates.Around Azeroth brings us a glance of the road to Darnassus.Another song on WoW Moviewatch: That's the World of Warcraft That You Play.Friday, November 10thBreakfast Topic: not the most powerful class, or the best PvP class, but your favorite class.Around Azeroth: a meeting with destiny. Easter eggs to be found in the Burning Crusade.WoW Moviewatch presents a 5-player UBRS run.WoW blog roundup.This week's Phat Loot Phriday brings us the Smolderweb Hatchling.Saturday, November 11thBreakfast Topic: what do you think is the most over-used guild name?You don't think mechanostriders can fly?Around Azeroth: ninja alert!A casual player returns -- and will we see more of this with the expansion release?Sunday, November 12thBreakfast Topic: killing time before the expansion.Want to learn to fly?Around Azeroth visits the top of Dreadmist Peak.Are login queues rearing their ugly head once again?Last week's Last Week in Warcraft.
Last Week in Warcraft: Oct 30th - Nov 5th
Monday, October 30thHow do you pick the perfect guild?Hot Topic selling World of Warcraft gear? Yep!A grey sunset on the coast of Darkshore.Mike covers the many travails of traveling.Tuesday, October 31stOfficial forums maintenance today.Do you really care about the lore?A Tanaris snapshot.Happy 2nd anniversary, World of Warcraft! Read up on the details of the anniversary contest.Winners of the art contest have been announced.Playing Warcraft for fun and fitness.Someone in the media managed to get it right.The temporary art of corpse graffiti. Wednesday, November 1stGuildWatch is desperately seeking healers.What do you think of the World of Warcraft, two years in?These capitol cities can be confusing...The interesting prizes to be found from the TCG.Looking north from Tirisfal.More on cities and guild recruitment.AddOn spotlight talks about LootLink.Thursday, November 2ndSome incredibly impressive costumes took top prize for this year's costume contest.Clever and eye-catching title.Wait... that makes no sense.Meet The Beast.So... what's the point of buying from vendors?Pardon me, but do you speak Darnassian?Fighting trash mobs is so Overrated.Some new BC info (or typos!). Friday, November 3rdLook forward to a 36 hour downtime on many realms next week.How would you improve your class?The moon over the Wetlands.Oceanic players -- you get a say in what kind of realm you might get next.The Axe of Inappropriate Responses.Yay! DKs to disappear in December's patch.Phat Loot Phriday brings us the Hydrocane.Saturday, November 4thWhat do you think about GM-run events?How many forum posters do you think it would take to change a light bulb?Welcome to Karazhan.Sunday, November 5thFlying on the wings of the Darkmoon Faire.Some BC beta changes for rogues: Shadowstep.WoW blog roundup.WoW Moviewatch: Hogger goes to Gurubashi.Some BC beta changes for paladins: better tanking, worse DPS.Last week's Last Week in Warcraft
Last Week in Warcraft: Oct 23rd - 29th
The Burning CrusadeThe rumor mill reports: the Burning Crusade may be delayed until January 2007.5-player instances with epic drops have been confirmed for the expansion.Blood Elf models: now bulkier than ever!The coming "UI lockdown."Official: the Burning Crusade release is delayed to January 2007.An inside look at the lore and construction of Silvermoon City.Spell damage bonuses in the Burning Crusade.Talent updates for paladins, mages, and warlocks.Does the later release mean more chance to snag a beta invite?Delay reaction roundup.On the forums: the Netherwhelp pet, tier 4 loot, disenchanting level restrictions, and the all powerful turtle mount.Talent updates for shamans.Players: bring skinny Blood Elves back!A little "love" for the shaman class.Foxtrot on the Burning Crusade.A great jewelcrafting preview.Breakfast Topics & discussionAre you a carebear or a ruthless ganker?What do you think of the idea of PvE to PvP realm transfers?The change of plans that comes with the later expansion release.What are your top 5 instances?Solo play in World of Warcraft.What was your first class choice?PvPCross-realm battlegroups: now, with names.The crazy timesink that is ranking up in the current PvP system.MachinimaLevel 10 WSG madness!There's some debate as to authenticity, but do you think Scholomance is soloable?Tips & tricksAddOn Spotlight talks about TheoryCraft, for you number-crunchers in the audience.Around AzerothThese Furbolg seem to be playing follow the leader.The Greymane Wall.Dancing above Booty Bay.The things you can find while swimming around...I bet you get a great view off of this Blackrock balcony.The ominous Altar of Storms.300 HKs later...ContestsSummer movie contest winners announced!Guilds & raidingDrama, drama: this week's GuildWatch.Bugs & maintenanceWith the forums offline for a whole 8 hours, how will we complain?Blizzard newsThey're asking you to update your contact info -- but why?Odds & endsIn this Blog Roundup, Dave covers epic mounts, the hardest raid bosses, playing games besides WoW, Halloween costume ideas, and the Hellfire Ramparts.Coming soon to a store near you: the WoW TCG.Real ultimate power: the Official Shadow Priest Webpage.So are you hunting for your own turtle mount?The very first Forum Post of the Week.Some Friday afternoon funnies.This week's Phat Loot Phriday brings us Nat Pagle's Extreme Angler.Are you a candy corn?In this Blog Roundup, Dave covers similarity between MMOs, "LOOT THE DAMN HOUNDS!", the newly-released TCG, the Burning Crusade delay, and a manners lesson.Last week's Last Week in Warcraft.
Last Week in Warcraft: Oct 16th - 22nd
The Burning CrusadeVideo footage of new paladin seal and blessing animations.Finally, some official profession news (though it's not much).Some screenshots of the new LFG interface.Talent updates for warriors, rogues, druids, paladins, shaman, mages, and hunters.Huzzah! Meeting stones will be useless no longer.The new combat rating system explained by Eyonix.New hunter pet types in the Burning Crusade... or not.Collector's Edition: sold out?Talent updates for warlocks, rogues, warriors, and hunters.The story on the Collector's Edition in Australia.A few tiny beta tidbits.A review of the coming priest talent changes.The Burning Crusade's system requirements released.Apparently, there will be a tier 4 set for most build types. Neato!The final word on the new priest racial abilities.No, there aren't any plans to change or tweak the current raid dungeons in the expansion.Collector's Edition back in stock at Gamestop and EB.Talent updates for warlocks, paladins, and priests.First impressions of the Caverns of Time.Specific combat statistics for players at level 60 and 70.Screenshots of the Talbuk mount.Breakfast Topics & discussionWhat do you think is okay in a dual?What are you supposed to do with that mysterious unhatched egg, again?Goodbye cruel world (of Warcraft)!Taking a PvE guild into the expansion.Going from WoW buddies to real life friends.What will become of current end game raid instances?So has WoW ruined your life?We all started somewhere -- where did you start?Your guild and your kids.Finding time for your alts.Do you think World of Warcraft is a game or a hobby?MachinimaWoW Moviewatch brings us Hardware Store.Checkout the warlock's Felguard in action.Tips & tricksThis week, AddOn Spotlight shows off Juna's interface.A great Hallow's End quest guide.Around AzerothUnique pets are only unique for so long...The funny things you find venturing below a city's streets.Looking up at the Twin Colossals.Don't you wish you had as much gold as Preecher?Meet Uther.Ever wanted to see the grave of an old God? Here's your chance.A rainy day in Stranglethorn Vale.ContestsA handful of comic contest honorable mentions.Guilds & raidingAnother week, another GuildWatch!Organizing raids with Raidar.Blizzard newsHallow's End is coming!Paid character transfer cooldown reduced from 6 months to 1 month.Paid character transfer cooldown increased (yes, you read that right) from 1 month to 3 months.Odds & endsThis blog roundup covers the Burning Crusade release date, the Outlands, the difficulty of pre-ordering the expansion, the Burning Crusade (isn't everyone talking about it?), and Paladinsuck's makeover.An adorably plush Tauren shaman.This week's Phat Loot Phriday brings us Linken's Boomerang.Last week's Last Week in Warcraft.
Last Week in Warcraft: Oct 9th - 15th
The Burning CrusadeSome great screenshots of mounts you'll find in the expansion.Wonder no longer -- official hunter talents have been released!More hunter tweaks discussed.Leaked screenshots of the coming LFG interface.New paladin set graphics and casting animations.Alpha impressions of world PvP.A list of potential jewelcrafting items.A list of new item suffixes you might see in the expansion.Blizzard discusses warriors in the Burning Crusade.Yet more jewelcrafting rumors.Another set of updates to the expansion's talent trees.Are you planning on stockpiling experience for the expansion? It might night work out the way you planned.The closed beta begins -- and there's no pesky NDA this time around.Faction specific (but not race-specific) mounts planned for the expansion.The Sword of a Thousand Truths -- coming soon, to an expansion near you.Another set of talent updates.You probably expected this already -- but flying mounts are going to be a bit pricey.First impressions from the beta testers.The flood of beta information begins.More Burning Crusade screenshots than you can shake a stick at.Ebay your way into the Burning Crusade.Jennie talks about her first steps into the Burning Crusade beta.Some news on the Blood Elf and Draenei priest racial abilities.Not in the beta? This video is nearly like leveling from 1 to 5 on your own.Even more first impressions of the beta.Breakfast Topics & discussionDo you think the addon changes in the Burning Crusade are for better or worse?Does our favorite game have uses in a therapeutic setting?What do you think of all the new talents and spells for the Burning Crusade?Do you find yourself bored with the game -- and will the expansion cure your boredom?What are the best -- and worst -- looking races in the game?Do you listen to the in-game music track -- or is it simply lost?So what's your dream gear?PvPBattleground exploits and Blizzard's responsibility.MachinimaWoW Moviewatch presents the Anti-Elf Anthem.WoW Moviewatch brings us the Ballad of the Noob.Another Moviewatch presents WoW Logic.Tips & tricksThis performance tweak for PowerPC machines might improve your framerate.Around AzerothWelcome to the kingdom of the Gnome.The constant purple haze of Winterspring....and the constant red glow of Blackrock Mountain.An early morning at the Menethil docks.Flying out from Menethil. The towering wilds of Feralas.There's great fishing off the docks of Steamwheedle Port.ContestsThey don't offer any amazing rewards, but these Halloween contests do sound like fun.Bugs & maintenanceAs of 1.12.1, quest items vanish when you abandon quests.Guilds & raidingYou may not believe it, but Not Addicted has some sound advice to offer on guild management.Another installment of GuildWatch brings more drama than you can shake a stick at.Blizzard newsBlizzard closes 76,000 accounts.Odds & endsWelcome to the wonderful World of Chalkcraft!It's not quite South Park, but World of Warcraft made an appearance on a Ted Danson sitcom last week.Picking apart Make Love Not Warcraft.In another Blog Roundup, Tobold and Relmstein talk about the addons change; World of Warcraft isn't as simple as it might seem; living with a WoWaholic; and our old friend the Naked Troll.In this week's AddOn Spotlight, Lizzy shows off her interface.Now rezzing %t...This week's Phat Loot Phriday brings us the Elementium Reinforced Bulwark.In this Blog Roundup, we cover roleplaying, epic flying mount costs, WoW's competition, and arena PvP.Last week's Last Week in Warcraft.
Last Week in Warcraft: Oct 2nd - Oct 8th
The Burning CrusadeSome interesting new details on the arena PvP system we'll be seeing in the expansion.BC hunter talents -- coming soon?Drysc answers a few druid questions.Blizzard updates the Burning Crusade spells & talents section, with major changes for priests as well as a couple of other tweaks.The Burning Crusade collector's edition is officially unveiled.An interesting leaked screenshot gives us a hint of what to expect from itemization in the Burning Crusade.What's the collector's edition going to cost us? $69.99?A handful of tidbits about Burning Crusade spell and talent mechanics.A new set of hunter talent rumors.No, we still don't have word on what the priest racial abilities will be for the new races, but we have a new hint.Bug fixes, professions, and mount speeds in the Burning Crusade.Is this screenshot confirmation of the leaked hunter talent trees?If you still haven't gotten your hunter fix, here's a list of rumored pet talents.Possible jewelcrafting abilities.Major addon changes coming with the expansion release.Buying the Burning Crusade collector's edition for profit?Breakfast Topics & discussionWhat do you think -- will the Burning Crusade launch be smooth, or disastrous?Dave asks if anyone is really into this holiday thing.Guilds and the shared player experience.So what's your favorite race?Before the South Park episode aired, Dave wondered how they'll kill Kenny.What did you think of South Park's Make Love, Not Warcraft?Some thoughts on dealing with off-spec players.So are you going to be buying the collector's edition or not?The final word on Make Love Not, Not Warcraft (or is it?).Packrats and the World of Collectorcraft mini-game.So, what was your biggest fanboy moment?Is the new token-based loot system for better or worse?What do you think are the Seven Wonders of WoW?PvPThis player managed to stay Grand Marshal for nine months -- and here I gave up on PvP after rank 6!To /afk or not to /afk -- that is the question.MachinimaAn unpreventable case of WoW addiction. (Oh noes!)Tips & tricksMike covers how to quit a group.So you want to be a raider... A how to for players trying to find their way into raid content.WoW Rookie covers vendor trash and the auction house.Around AzerothThe gnome airfield, high above Ironforge.One of the many massive insect towers in Silithus.Darned rich Night Elves and their piles of gold...The Argent Dawn at Light's Hope Chapel.Celebration!Meet C'thun (you know you want to).The stunning sunset over Menethil Harbor.ContestsThere was a brief chance, last week, for European players to reserve themselves a slot in the beta test.Another comic contest honorable mention.And another comic contest honorable mention.Bugs & maintenanceBlizzard is trying to make sure that the Dark Portal opening doesn't turn into the lagfest that the Gates of Ahn' Qiraj opening did.Bug or feature? You used to be able to accumulate rested experience after you'd reached level 60 -- and now you can't.There was extended Tuesday maintenance for numerous US realms.Blizzard brings up four new realms.Guilds & raidingThis week's GuildWatch mocks us with more tales of bosses downed and mad epix received.Blizzard newsThe length of time before paid character transfers can be opened has been extended to six months.Odds & endsIn-game rewards you can acquire from the TCG have been revealed!The Escapist talks about the transition from MMO to TCG.Proof that people who play this game are just plain strange -- the Stoneskin Gargoyle Cape is white and longer than your average cape.This blog roundup covers the fairness of DKP, 10 bad MMO choices, whether melee classes really have more fun, and the ever-interesting Paladinsucks blog.A new Zboard is going to be coming out in time for the expansion.This week's Phat Loot Phriday brings us the king of epics -- Deathcharger's Reins.Seeing Razorfen Downs for the first time.One naked Troll, a dream, and a lot of free time. (Need I say more?)Last week's Last Week in Warcraft.
Last Week in Warcraft: Sept 25th - Oct 1st
The Burning CrusadeOfficial druid talents announced!A number of tasty tidbits from the forums.Speculation on changes to +crit in the expansion.Turalyon's Pride -- new legendary weapon, or myth?Are raiding guilds getting preferential beta invitations?Also headed our way in the expansion -- a newer, stronger, faster LFG system.Another hint on the expansion release date? Apparently, the Burning Crusade strategy guide is coming out on November the 15th.The full story (as we know it) on Blizzard's Burning Crusade beta invite plan.Rumors, rumors, and more rumors.Additional tiny bits of information from the forums.These character screens give us a bit of information about stats in the Burning Crusade.Breakfast Topics & discussionSo when do you think we'll see the Burning Crusade expansion?Your first WoW wow moment.Mike asks about your toon's name.David wonders... who are you?Do you have an opinion on the game's whiniest class?What's your favorite realm type?I'm unconvinced, but do you think healing is womens' work?Do you already have your Burning Crusade "to do" list in order?MachinimaMore of our favorite DPS-adin doing what he does best.Tips & tricksWoW Rookie talks about choosing your realm wisely.Around AzerothTake a look inside Blackrock Spire.Visit scenic Desolace!The loneliest farm in Kalimdor. No, really!The impressive Maraudine War Horn.Wisps hovering arond the World Tree.Playing "follow the leader" -- Azeroth style.Meet Archimonde.ContestsAnother set of comic contest honorable mentions.The Gurubashi Gold screenshot contest begins!September's comic contest winner has been announced!Bugs & maintenanceExtended weekly maintenance on some US realms to make time for hardware upgrades.Patch 1.12.1 released! Be sure to check the patch notes.New patches, new bugs -- after 1.12.1, a disconnect inside a dungeon meant you'd reconnect at your hearthstone location. Fun!The smooth transition between 1.12 and 1.12.1 was not as smooth as expected, as Blizzard backs off on some of the claims it made with regards to riding skill.Huzzah -- the hearthstone bug has been squashed.Riding skill problems addressed.Undocumented buffs in Zul'Gurub -- or are they bugs?A bit of Saturday downtime for US database maintenance.Guilds & raidingAnother week, another GuildWatch. Read up for all the guild news you can handle.Blizzard newsBlizzard 1, rumor sites, 0.Have some friends who aren't hooked yet? Blizzard seems to have dropped the retail price of the boxed game.Odds & endsNotAddicted speculates on the various types of drama queen you're likely to find in Azeroth.This Blog Roundup covers raiding & class balance, the mysterious new resilience stat, as well as some opinions of the Paladin talent tweaks.Azeroth with all the options turned up.While many players beg for new realms, some just want a stable population on their existing realm.Thottbot, without any of its comments? Say it ain't so!For this Blog Roundup, we've got world PvP, WoW & snacking, guild hoppers, and gloating priests.World of Warcraft meets South Park? I am afraid... I am very afraid.Thottbot's comments return -- hurray!This week's Phat Loot Phriday brings us the awesome power of the Cruel Barb!Here's a video clip of the much awaited South Park/WoW crossover!Last week's Last Week in Warcraft.
Last Week in Warcraft: Sept 11th - 17th
The Burning CrusadeThe priests' spell and talent preview has finally been released.Rumored (yes, rumored) hunter spells and talents.My first thought when I read about the new priest "Mass Dispel" ability was "Chromaggus" -- but apparently others have noticed alternate uses.Collectors Edition? It hasn't been officially announced by Blizzard, but Upper Deck says you can expect to find some TCG cards inside.Can't wait to see what the lay of the Outlands will be like? Well, you're in luck, because Blizzard has released an interactive preview map.Playing without the Burning Crusade expansion -- what will you be missing out on?Some tidbits -- stacking HoTs and hunter & warlock pet changes.Patch 1.12.1Expect these interesting (and unexpected!) changes to mounts.Some more details on the upcoming mount changes.Breakfast Topics & discussionHave you ever had a really lucky day in Azeroth?Newsweek wonders if World of Warcraft is really a game.Playing "mains" and "alts."What sorts of little habits do you have for your daily routine within Azeroth?Sorry, I know I just won that Dal'Rends, but I need to go wash my hair...Coping with everyone's favorite micro-management mini-game -- limited bag space.Gold buying and you.The long road to 'Exalted'.There may not really be a best way to /gquit.What kind of weekend plans do you have?On body images in World of Warcraft.MachinimaFishing for noobs. Some great raid videos: Sapphiron, Kel'Thuzad, and Atiesh.Tips & tricksNew to the game? Please stop asking how to find Mankrik's wife. Please.Jennie discusses the best ways to level up quickly.David ponders leveling and discusses his super-leveling system.Warcraft Rookie advises you to get a wand!Warcraft Rookie discusses how to earn your own gold.TCGPreview of Alliance hero Boris Brightbeard, Dwarven priest.Preview of The Battle of Darrowshire -- a quest, of course!Preview of the Barman Shanker dagger.Preview of the mage's Fireball ability.Preview shaman's Frost Shock ability. (Frost shock!)Preview of the priest's Smite ability. (Lol, smite.)Preview of the priest's Mind Blast ability.Around AzerothSee mysterious Dalaran from above.Peek inside the Undercity's Apothecarium.Check out the Goblin's unique monument at Jameiro's Point.Why does it always have to be Murlocs...?A snapshot of several druids in their natural habitat.See the moon shining over Dun Morogh.ContestsThe latest comic contest honorable mentions.Win a new computer, courtesy of Blizzard -- by doing what, again?Bugs & maintenanceIn-game iTunes controls for the Mac aren't quite working right.Guilds & raidingLegendary staff Atiesh spawns legendary sword Andonisus, Reaper of Souls -- but only long enough for the rest of us to drool over it.Check the latest GuildWatch for more guild comings and goings.The guild Risen has acquired the world's first Corrupted Ashbringer.Blizzard newsVivendi seems to be raking in the cash from World of Warcraft.Odds & endsJennie speculates on professions that leave plenty of free time for playing. I don't think these warlock jokes are new -- but they're still funny.Making real-life Westfall Stew -- oh my!This week's Phat Loot Phriday presents -- the Bad Mojo Mask!Last week's Last Week in Warcraft.
