There are many reasons I come back to World Of Warcraft, but the fact remains I always return. I admit that I have had flings with other games, and a few I have even fallen in love with. But the appeal of Azeroth remains, I can't get her out of my blood. I know her faults and flaws, yet like a moth to a flame I am drawn to her simple charms for obvious reasons. She's easy, and she never says no.
But familiarity breeds contempt and here are my top 10 reasons for dumping the game as soon as something better comes along.
Talented Is A Must Have Addon For Managing Warcraft Talents
Sometimes, I get lazy, even when I know a better way to do something exists, I may ignore it just to do whats convenient. But when whats convenient is also whats better, I have to get off my lazy ass and make it right. Talented ( link ) is usually one of the first addons i setup when I install a fresh copy of WoW, but lately I have been getting by without it. Out of game any talent calculator will do, but in game if your not using talented to craft your build, your banging your head against a brick wall!
Want the latest buzz on WoW Cataclysm in one easy to digest video? Got eleven minutes of your life to throw away? Great! This video from tankspot.com ( link ) is exactly what you have been waiting for. From what I have read from other sources the information in this video is accurate. If you can get passed the attempts at humor, it's a pretty good clip :)
Warcraft Can Never Do What EVE Does, And Gold Selling Is Here To Stay
I recently had the pleasure of reading an interesting article at WoW.com about why Blizzard could never sell gold ( link ). Immediately, I thought "Why can't Blizzard do what CCP does with Eve Online." For those who are not familiar with the later, EVE Online sells game time using in game currency to purchase an in game item called PLEX ( Player License Extension ). Players set the price through the games market system. According to CCP ( Developers of EVE ) this policy has put a huge dent in what they call RMT (Real Money Trading) of the games currency. Effectively what they have done is created a way for players to buy game time for others. The solution is win/win, but could Blizzard actually emulate this as well?
One Sip Of This Potion And Everyone Turned Clothie!
I thought I was loosing my mind when i found a bottle of underbelly elixir in the sewer of Dalaran. Of course I thought I could take it, I am a veteran what could a bottle full of funny bubbles do that I haven't already endured? Shockingly, It did a lot! One sip and everyone in the city turned into a mage!
After years of loyal patronage and paying monthly dues Joe gets his account hacked, and is forced to play the waiting game. Needless to say he's not happy at all about it. ( Warning this video contains adult language )
I found this video on youtube. Wool is insanely priced on my server ( Illidan, Horde ), so I figured I would give it a try. The area described is very large and the grind is tedious. This method does not beat farming Stormwind Stockades, but for those without the chops to make that run it's decent. The most obvious difference is not the actual drop rate but the drop amount. Mobs in Wetlands, drop 1 - 2 pieces of cloth, mobs in the stockades drop 4 - 5 pieces of cloth,
Golden Rules To Saving Your Sanity While Enjoying A PUG
World Of Warcraft pickup groups (PUGs) can be a great way to level and make new friends. Or they can be hour long grief filled struggles which result in sour feelings. I simply avoid all this drama and live by a code, here are a few simple rules that help me decide when to bail on a bad group.
Wipe Only Once ( The Golden Rule! )
Warlcocks Make Health Stones
Mages Make Food
Tanks Don't Try To DPS
DPS Don't Try To Tank
Be Polite Or Be Quiet ( Honestly Who Cares Which )
Blizzard Bends Over Backwards For Pug Lovers Everywhere!
In the latest World Of Warcraft patch 3.3.3 a massive overhaul is expected for the games player vs player ( PVP ) system. Overall participation in PVP battle grounds is expected to improve with the introduction of a new group finding tool. Use of the tool will reward players with bonus arena points for the first victory, and bonus honor points for each additional victory. The toll is completely random and only groups of 5 may que at any one time.
Most Important Changes At A Glance
New PVP Group Finder Similar To Dungeon Finder
25 Arena Points Awarded As Daily Victory Bonus
30 Honorable Kills Worth Of Honor Points For First Victory
15 Honorable Kills Worth Of Honor For Subsequent Victories
I Started My New World Of Warcraft Character With A Plan
I was making a mad dash straight for epic flying, I would at least manage to achieve that this time around. I have never been able to accomplish this feat, there is always something better to buy. This time would be different though. I would rely on gear from instances and not have to buy anything, sounds perfect right?
