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Patch 3.2: Raiding Lockout Extensions
Thursday, July 9th, 2009 - 9 Comments
Blizzard is known for pulling random, often unrequested, features out of the collective brain trust and adding them to an upcoming patch without warning. Normally people cheer for additions to the default setup. Some of the features just don’t cut it, falling way short of ... More
A Non-PvPer’s Dabble In The Arena Tourney
Friday, April 3rd, 2009 - 11 Comments
At first, I didn’t give it much thought when a WoW acquaintance asked me to join his 3v3 arena team for the tournament. “Sure,” I said. “Sounds like fun.” Actually, I didn’t think it was a serious request. I mean, really - he was asking me, ... More
Are PUGs Actually Improving?
Tuesday, March 17th, 2009 - 54 Comments
I remember a time, pre-BC, when the Blackrock Mountains were the place to group and raid. I unfortunately also remember having to pug to get my Light Forge Spaulders. I wasn’t much of a guild person back then, so I would have to do the ... More
When Do You Call It A Night?
Monday, February 23rd, 2009 - 37 Comments
PUGing can be a brutal experience. The lack of coordination, responsibility and inability to read a player’s worth is a soul-draining experience. A few bad Heroics or 10-man Naxx’s can force even the most patient and understanding player to swear them off for good. What happens ... More