Breafast Topic: Do you use all available buffs when pugging?

I rarely notice buffs when I’m running heroic dungeons. Granted, every buff helps in maximizing DPS or survivability, but I personally don’t find it really necessary. Do you absolutely have to have Blessings of Kings or a Prayer of Fortitude? I’ve had players who have absolutely refused to pull until they get all the buffs [...]

Scattered Shots: The right pet for the right situation

Welcome to Scattered Shots, written by Frostheim of Warcraft Hunters Union and the Hunting Party Podcast. Each week Frostheim uses logic and science mixed with a few mugs of Dwarven Stout to look deep into the Hunter class.
When you get down to the philosophical basics, every class has the same goal in a [...]

Around Azeroth: Would you kindly stop referencing Bioshock?

While attempting to create a Loot Crazed Diver costume, Firesnake of <Bloodlust Theorycrafters> on Darkspear wound up turning himself into a Big Daddy. After spending some time in the thrall of a particularly persuasive female gnome who kept calling him “Mr. Bubbles”, Firesnake managed to break free and headed to the only place he felt [...]

The Queue: The dating game

Welcome back to The Queue, WoW.com’s daily Q&A column where the WoW.com team answers your questions about the World of Warcraft. Alex Ziebart will be your host today.

Today’s edition of The Queue is one part off-topic and two parts on-topic, but each and every part is worth it. Trust me on that one. Oh, [...]

WoW Moviewatch: A Dead Bug’s Life

Today we feature the last of the European winners for Alienware’s Rise to Power contest. A Dead Bug’s Life is the creation of Erunno and Frozen DeathKnight, two of the luminaries who regularly post over on the Myndflame site. You should remember Erunno from his outstanding work with The [...]

AddOn Spotlight: SexyCooldown

AddOn Spotlight focuses on the backbone of the WoW gameplay experience — the user interface. Everything from bags to bars, buttons to DPS meters and beyond — your AddOns folder will never be the same! This week, we get real sexy.
Timers for spells is an imperative addon for many classes that rely on steady rotations [...]

Two Bosses Enter: Tyrannus tyrannizes Krick and Ick; Falric faces Paletress

Two Bosses Enter … but only One Boss Leaves, in WoW.com’s series of fantasy death matches. It’s a brand new season and a brand new format, introducing judges from WoW.com and the WoW community at large — and of course, your votes. Grab a seat, and let’s get ready to rumble!
The Thunderdome’s no Bartertown, [...]

Current plans for the WoW TCG

If you’re curious as to the fate of the WoW TCG, then check out this official statement by Bornakk. While the future of the TCG has been questionable since since Upper Deck had parted ways with Blizzard, that doesn’t mean the TCG is going to end. The upcoming Wrathgate and Icecrown expansions are still on [...]

The Light and How to Swing It: Ret tips from the healer

With the Light as his strength, Gregg Reece of The Light and How to Swing It faces down the demons of the Burning Legion, the undead of the Scourge, and helps with the puppet shows at the Argent Ren Faire up in Icecrown. At least, he usually does. But Gregg’s a little pre-occupied this [...]

Encrypted Text: Hit and expertise in Icecrown

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 discuss hit and expertise (or the lack thereof) on ICC gear.
I want to open this week’s column with a quick anecdote from the life of [...]