Guides Contest - End!
It's (finally!) time for the last batch of guides and a recap! I got a little behind on the schedule because of the PTR patch but we're ok now! First, all the guides are now available to the public in the following forums:
Guides in the "Rare" forum are usually better than in the "Uncommon" forum but this isn't always the case, it depended a lot on my mood when I read the guide and the type of guide you have. For example, a lot of Archaeology or Roleplaying submissions went there after I saw the guide to Roleplaying Gnomes because I knew they wouldn't win against that anyway, it doesn't necessarily mean that your guide was bad.
We also have the last 3 winning guides today:
You can find the final list of winning guides below. Winners will receive their prize very early next week, the delay is mostly to make sure that nothing "funny" happens after the release of the guide. Thanks to WoWTCGLoot.com again for feeding us with delicious loot codes.
PrizeUserGuide #1Mottled Drake Flying MountScythenPeaceblooms vs Ghouls #2Riding Turtle Ground MountExulGlory of the Cataclysm Hero Monster Guide #3Ethereal PortalWillbender0023Battlemaster Guide #4Lil' Ragnaros + Moonkin HatchlingMihirThe Cat Guide - Cataclysm Edition #5Pandaren Monk + Lil' XTJinzeArchaeology - And all it's dusty little secrets! #6D.I.S.C.O.BrusalkCreating your Own WoW Addon #7Grim CampfireCandeyMiss Pan's Handbook - A Beginner's Guide #8Landro's Gift BoxflyonthewallWriting long guides for WoW Related Forums #9Landro's Gift BoxKeenThe Brewmasters Guide to Murdering Certain Individuals #10Landro's Gift BoxThlopChristmas Guide to Looking Good! #11Landro's Gift BoxAdamsGamingCataclysm Introduction Raiding Guide #12Landro's Gift BoxZappieZappie's Guide to Roleplaying Gnomes #13Landro's Gift BoxKuesonPvProtection Warrior - Life as a living joke #14Landro's Gift BoxSSJrapterThe Complete Crowd Control Guide #15Landro's Gift BoxKarrokThe Ultimate Guide to Frost #16Landro's Gift BoxLoto BordeauxArms Warrior PvE Guide - Cataclysm #17Landro's Gift BoxPulveriserPulveriser's Guide to Cataclysm Warrior Tanking! #18Curse Premium AccountCarighanRestoration Shaman in Cataclysm #19Curse Premium AccountNewNewnoise's Shadow Priest Guide #20Curse Premium Accountikki42Magm...awwwwwwwwww!
Blue Posts
Originally Posted by Blizzard Entertainment
Heroic Dungeons Difficulty
I don't believe we ever said we refuse to nerf Heroic dungeons. What we've been trying communicate is that it wasn't our plan to make sweeping nerfs to Heroics within the first month of the expansion's release. We will continue tuning dungeons, trash, boss encounters, and abilities. Some of those changes will involve nerfs. This act just shouldn't be misconstrued as us changing our minds, or a sign that we're unhappy with the general level of difficulty of all Heroics.
We don't think it was a mistake to start with the difficulty we did. We're happy overall with the progression path we have in Cataclysm. I think we've set an appropriate standard for this expansion, but we'll continue fine-tuning things (nerfs and buffs) to make sure the end game feels right as time passes. (Source)
Baradin Hold Access
We don't have plans to allow both factions to access Baradin Hold, regardless of who controls Tol Barad. We do have some balance adjustments we'll be making to Tol Barad gameplay in patch 4.0.6 though. They just haven't been listed in the patch notes as of yet. (Source)
Warlock (Forums / Cataclysm Talent Calculator / Beta Skills/Talents)
Demonic Empowerment / Turn Evil Bug
Thanks for the report, Yingyang. We're aware of it and looking into exactly what Demonic Empowerment should and should not counter. It feels a bit inconsistent right now. (Source)
Reminder - Curse is still recruiting!
Curse is still recruiting and you should definitely apply if you think you have the skills required to join the company!
The Daily Blink - Bitter Gnomes and Goblins
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It's (finally!) time for the last batch of guides and a recap! I got a little behind on the schedule because of the PTR patch but we're ok now! First, all the guides are now available to the public in the following forums:
Guides in the "Rare" forum are usually better than in the "Uncommon" forum but this isn't always the case, it depended a lot on my mood when I read the guide and the type of guide you have. For example, a lot of Archaeology or Roleplaying submissions went there after I saw the guide to Roleplaying Gnomes because I knew they wouldn't win against that anyway, it doesn't necessarily mean that your guide was bad.
We also have the last 3 winning guides today:
- The Complete Crowd Control Guide by SSJrapter (Raids & Dungeons Forums)
- PvProtection Warrior - Life as a living joke. by Krueson (Warrior Forums)
- Cataclysm Introduction Raiding Guide by AdamsGaming (Raids & Dungeons Forums)
You can find the final list of winning guides below. Winners will receive their prize very early next week, the delay is mostly to make sure that nothing "funny" happens after the release of the guide. Thanks to WoWTCGLoot.com again for feeding us with delicious loot codes.
PrizeUserGuide #1Mottled Drake Flying MountScythenPeaceblooms vs Ghouls #2Riding Turtle Ground MountExulGlory of the Cataclysm Hero Monster Guide #3Ethereal PortalWillbender0023Battlemaster Guide #4Lil' Ragnaros + Moonkin HatchlingMihirThe Cat Guide - Cataclysm Edition #5Pandaren Monk + Lil' XTJinzeArchaeology - And all it's dusty little secrets! #6D.I.S.C.O.BrusalkCreating your Own WoW Addon #7Grim CampfireCandeyMiss Pan's Handbook - A Beginner's Guide #8Landro's Gift BoxflyonthewallWriting long guides for WoW Related Forums #9Landro's Gift BoxKeenThe Brewmasters Guide to Murdering Certain Individuals #10Landro's Gift BoxThlopChristmas Guide to Looking Good! #11Landro's Gift BoxAdamsGamingCataclysm Introduction Raiding Guide #12Landro's Gift BoxZappieZappie's Guide to Roleplaying Gnomes #13Landro's Gift BoxKuesonPvProtection Warrior - Life as a living joke #14Landro's Gift BoxSSJrapterThe Complete Crowd Control Guide #15Landro's Gift BoxKarrokThe Ultimate Guide to Frost #16Landro's Gift BoxLoto BordeauxArms Warrior PvE Guide - Cataclysm #17Landro's Gift BoxPulveriserPulveriser's Guide to Cataclysm Warrior Tanking! #18Curse Premium AccountCarighanRestoration Shaman in Cataclysm #19Curse Premium AccountNewNewnoise's Shadow Priest Guide #20Curse Premium Accountikki42Magm...awwwwwwwwww!
Blue Posts
Originally Posted by Blizzard Entertainment
Heroic Dungeons Difficulty
I don't believe we ever said we refuse to nerf Heroic dungeons. What we've been trying communicate is that it wasn't our plan to make sweeping nerfs to Heroics within the first month of the expansion's release. We will continue tuning dungeons, trash, boss encounters, and abilities. Some of those changes will involve nerfs. This act just shouldn't be misconstrued as us changing our minds, or a sign that we're unhappy with the general level of difficulty of all Heroics.
We don't think it was a mistake to start with the difficulty we did. We're happy overall with the progression path we have in Cataclysm. I think we've set an appropriate standard for this expansion, but we'll continue fine-tuning things (nerfs and buffs) to make sure the end game feels right as time passes. (Source)
Baradin Hold Access
We don't have plans to allow both factions to access Baradin Hold, regardless of who controls Tol Barad. We do have some balance adjustments we'll be making to Tol Barad gameplay in patch 4.0.6 though. They just haven't been listed in the patch notes as of yet. (Source)
Demonic Empowerment / Turn Evil Bug
Thanks for the report, Yingyang. We're aware of it and looking into exactly what Demonic Empowerment should and should not counter. It feels a bit inconsistent right now. (Source)
Reminder - Curse is still recruiting!
Curse is still recruiting and you should definitely apply if you think you have the skills required to join the company!
- Senior Accounting Manager
- Client and Web Services Developer
- Linux System Administrator
- PHP Web Developer
- Python Web Developer
- .NET Web Developer
The Daily Blink - Bitter Gnomes and Goblins
Yes, they are bitter.
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