Encrypted Text: Notes from the Patch 3.3 PTR

Every Wednesday, Chase Christian of Encrypted Text invites you to enter the world of shadows, as we explore the secrets and mechanics of the rogue class. This week, we talk about what’s shaking for rogues on the patch 3.3 PTR.

If

More server outages for Whirlwind and Emberstorm [Updated]

There are more server outages hitting this afternoon, unfortunately impacting the same realms that were down for around ten hours last night. The Seattle datacenter was hit with a nasty power outage yesterday, but we currently don’t know the reasons for the current downtime. There are no blue

Breakfast Topic: Pilgrim’s Bounty and you

Pilgrim’s Bounty, WoW’s brand-new holiday, has gone live on all servers by now, and players worldwide are busy inhaling huge quantities of cranberries and stuffing in pursuit of the Pilgrim title and the uber-adorable turkey pet. I have to admit

Around Azeroth: The long road ahead

Standing atop the corpse of the slain Kologarn, Bozaza of <Fluffy Bunny> on Shadow Council contemplates the challenges that lie ahead in Ulduar. For example, which looks more badass, the Dragonsteel Faceplate or its

Patch 3.3: Quel’delar caster mace hastened

Ah, Quel’delar — the Patch 3.3 questline with rewards for everybody. Well, everybody except tanks. And elemental shamans. And shadow priests, and moonkin, and mutilate rogues, and

WoW Moviewatch: Patch 3.3 fanmade trailer

Today’s video is a fan trailer for the upcoming patch 3.3. You might have heard of it. A few million screaming Alliance and Horde are going to kick down the door to Icecrown Citadel and have a few words with the Lich King. Those words will probably be things like “Oh, god, my face!” and “Not the bees!”

This patch 3.3 fanmade trailer doesn’t use game footage or new voice acting.

Patch 3.3: Luck of the Draw buffs you for pugging

I was on the Patch 3.3 PTR for a few hours last night, and I have to say that I’m really impressed with the Dungeon System, Blizzard’s replacement for the old LFG tool. I had a great time with the Random Dungeon feature, using it to Filed under: World of Warcraft | No Comments »

Around Azeroth: A switch in time

It’s no surprise that I chose a picture of a dragon today — my copy of Dragon Age is sitting on top of the television, enticing me with its siren song of Biowareness. Must … resist … Xbox … until article is done! Anyway, Pathemavan

Sunday Morning Funnies: This is going to escalate

Halloween is over,
and Hallows End too.
Now it’s Sunday morning;
You know what to do.

  • Battlemasters: Mad Cow.
  • Dark Legacy Comics: The Perfect Costume.
  • The Daily Quest: Wait… That’s Not A Costume….
  • World of Warcraft, eh: Brings