I'll admit it, I don't play NEAR as much as I used to.

I still enjoy the game because I've made some good friends that I still hang around with on my Ventrilo server, and Dad and I still play together once a week, questing and advancing our characters into the 70s that started together in their 20s.

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And I still enjoy the LFG tool because of its quick access to a packaged amount of playing that I can ..read the full article

My wee tanks on Alliance side are progressing through a few different instances, with Wailing Caverns being one of the ones that comes up regularly whenever I put myself into the Dungeon Tool.

Wow, what a series of tests that instance is!

Dancing Dranaei Tank

This is the first conclusion I've come to, after running 3-4 full WC's on my Druid and my Warrior, and many failed attempts on my Shaman healer.

The logic ..read the full article

Tanking as an LFG leveler is an interesting experience.

I mean, I know most of these dungeons like the back of my hand after having run friends through or PUGged them a billion times, or having farmed through to the end of the various instances for the Achievements.

So, it's the perfect time to get into Tanking - not only do I know where I'm going and have a decent handle on generating threat on multiple targets, but I can move quickly ..read the full article

Last year I was a complete dummy and didn't complete the Love Is In The Air quest series from the Valentine's event that is required to get "the Love Fool" title.

Wanna know why?

Cuz I'm a dummy. I already said that! Keep up!

Shrimproll's Achievement Screen

Each one of the Seasonal Events has a title that your various characters can get. Most require you to be level-capped, or nearly so, unless you ..read the full article

Tanking as an LFG leveler is an interesting experience.

I mean, I know most of these dungeons like the back of my hand after having run friends through or PUGged them a billion times, or having farmed through to the end of the various instances for the Achievements.

So, it's the perfect time to get into Tanking - not only do I know where I'm going and have a decent handle on generating threat on multiple targets, but I can move quickly ..read the full article

CURRENT FOR PATCH 3.3!

Here's a complete Gemming and Enchanting Guide for Druid Tanks in WoTLK World of Warcraft.

This guide includes two sets of gem/enchant suggestions: One for the beginner and another for "pro" raiders

BONUS: Complete Materials Lists + helpful suggestions to help you reduce your raid gear-enhancing costs!

EVERY TANKING DRUID RAIDER NEEDS THIS GUIDE!

Feral Druid Tank

TL;DR version: If you don't believe in Gemming and Enchanting your gear, you're destined and doomed to play with others who ..read the full article

CURRENT FOR PATCH 3.3!

Here's a complete Gemming and Enchanting Guide for Rogues in WoTLK World of Warcraft.

This guide includes two sets of gem/enchant suggestions: One for the beginner and another for "pro" raiders

BONUS: Complete Materials Lists + helpful suggestions to help you reduce your raid gear-enhancing costs!

EVERY ROGUE RAIDER NEEDS THIS GUIDE!

Sneeeeaaaaaakkkkyyy

TL;DR version: If you don't believe in Gemming and Enchanting your gear, you're destined and doomed to play with others who ..read the full article

CURRENT FOR PATCH 3.3!

Here's a complete Gemming and Enchanting Guide for Resto Shaman in WoTLK World of Warcraft.

This guide includes two sets of gem/enchant suggestions: One for the beginner and another for "pro" raiders

BONUS: Complete Materials Lists + helpful suggestions to help you reduce your raid gear-enhancing costs!

EVERY RESTO SHAMAN RAIDER NEEDS THIS GUIDE!

Bloodlustin' Resto Shaman

TL;DR version: If you don't believe in Gemming and Enchanting your gear, you're destined and doomed to play ..read the full article

CURRENT FOR PATCH 3.3!

Here's a complete Gemming and Enchanting Guide for Resto Druids in WoTLK World of Warcraft.

This guide includes two sets of gem/enchant suggestions: One for the beginner and another for "pro" raiders

BONUS: Complete Materials Lists + helpful suggestions to help you reduce your raid gear-enhancing costs!

EVERY RESTO DRUID RAIDER NEEDS THIS GUIDE!

No Axes Here Please!

TL;DR version: If you don't believe in Gemming and Enchanting your gear, you're destined and doomed ..read the full article

CURRENT FOR PATCH 3.3!

Here's a complete Gemming and Enchanting Guide for Mages in WoTLK World of Warcraft.

This guide includes two sets of gem/enchant suggestions: One for the beginner and another for "pro" raiders

BONUS: Complete Materials Lists + helpful suggestions to help you reduce your raid gear-enhancing costs!

EVERY MAGE RAIDER NEEDS THIS GUIDE!

Raid Geared Mage

TL;DR version: If you don't believe in Gemming and Enchanting your gear, you're destined and doomed to play with ..read the full article

CURRENT FOR PATCH 3.3!

Here's a complete Gemming and Enchanting Guide for Hunters in WoTLK World of Warcraft.

This guide includes two sets of gem/enchant suggestions: One for the beginner and another for "pro" raiders

BONUS: Complete Materials Lists + helpful suggestions to help you reduce your raid gear-enhancing costs!

EVERY HUNTER RAIDER NEEDS THIS GUIDE!

Raid Geared Hunter

TL;DR version: If you don't believe in Gemming and Enchanting your gear, you're destined and doomed to play with others ..read the full article

CURRENT FOR PATCH 3.3!

Here's a complete Gemming and Enchanting Guide for Holy Paladins in WoTLK World of Warcraft.

This guide includes two sets of gem/enchant suggestions: One for the beginner and another for "pro" raiders

BONUS: Complete Materials Lists + helpful suggestions to help you reduce your raid gear-enhancing costs!

EVERY HOLY PALADIN RAIDER NEEDS THIS GUIDE!

Raid Geared Holy Paladin

TL;DR version: If you don't believe in Gemming and Enchanting your gear, you're destined and doomed to ..read the full article

CURRENT FOR PATCH 3.3!

Here's a complete Gemming and Enchanting Guide for Elemental Shaman in WoTLK World of Warcraft.

This guide includes two sets of gem/enchant suggestions: One for the beginner and another for "pro" raiders

BONUS: Complete Materials Lists + helpful suggestions to help you reduce your raid gear-enhancing costs!

EVERY ELEMENTAL SHAMAN RAIDER NEEDS THIS GUIDE!

Raid-Geared Elemental Shaman

TL;DR version: If you don't believe in Gemming and Enchanting your gear, you're destined and doomed to ..read the full article

CURRENT FOR PATCH 3.3!

Here's a complete Gemming and Enchanting Guide for Kitty DPS Druids in WoTLK World of Warcraft.

This guide includes two sets of gem/enchant suggestions: One for the beginner and another for "pro" raiders

BONUS: Complete Materials Lists + helpful suggestions to help you reduce your raid gear-enhancing costs!

EVERY MELEE DPS DRUID RAIDER NEEDS THIS GUIDE!

The Little Dash-Mangler

TL;DR version: If you don't believe in Gemming and Enchanting your gear, you're destined ..read the full article

CURRENT FOR PATCH 3.3!

Here's a complete Gemming and Enchanting Guide for DPS Death Knights in WoTLK World of Warcraft.

This guide includes two sets of gem/enchant suggestions: One for the beginner and another for "pro" raiders

BONUS: Complete Materials Lists + helpful suggestions to help you reduce your raid gear-enhancing costs!

EVERY DPS DEATH KNIGHT RAIDER NEEDS THIS GUIDE!

Lich King's Student?

TL;DR version: If you don't believe in Gemming and Enchanting your gear, you're destined and ..read the full article

I have no fear of falling - it's the sudden stop at the end that worries me.

I'm sure I'm not the first person to make this statement, so if you'd like, you can associate the above quote to "Unknown", or "Anonymous". Whatever happens, it's the truth, no matter who first assembled the words in that particular order.

One thing that is markedly different in how I operate In Real Life and how I operate In-Game comes ..read the full article

Shrimp's Personal Mole Machine

As I've mentioned in previous entries, I love collecting non-combat, companion pets in World of Warcraft.

Admittedly, I don't love it enough to get the cards from the WoW card game, nor do I love them enough to actually venture over to eBay to purchase the specific cards needed to get the specific pets, but that's because of my general philosophy of "beyond buying the game and renting the server usage each month, games shouldn't cost ..read the full article

Priest on Swift Brewfest Kodo

If you’re taking part in the Brewfest festivities and are under level 77 in World of Warcraft right now, you might have noticed that working towards the Brewmaster title is quite a challenge!

In fact, it’s likely not even possible to do in one seasonal setting, and that’s because of the sheer number of Brewfest Tokens you’d need to buy all the things you need to buy.

[edit - see comments at the end of this entry ..read the full article