Archive for November 7th, 2009

Patch 3.3 PTR: Quest tracking feature

Saturday, November 7th, 2009

The new quest tracker was released as part of Thursday's PTR build. This is different than the one that they included last time they made an attempt in this area. Previously, they used various types of icons to tell you what type of quest was in that area. This time, ...

Scientists study how the brain thinks about virtual avatars

Saturday, November 7th, 2009

This is fascinating stuff to think about over the weekend -- New Scientist has an article (sent to us by quite a few readers -- thanks!) about how we perceive our virtual selves in video games like World of Warcraft. A group of scientists at Dartmouth University hooked a few ...

The argument for paladin stances

Saturday, November 7th, 2009

Righteous Defense lays out an intriguing argument for an idea that I still personally can't get behind: paladin stances. The recent changes around patch 3.3 have shined a light on paladin versatility, and basically, paladins are forced to pay the hybrid tax three times over -- because they can do ...

Patch 3.3: Haris Pilton’s got a brand new bag

Saturday, November 7th, 2009

It was only a matter of time before Blizzard gave us another pre-expansion gold sink, and here it is, ladies and gentlemen. Haris Pilton, Shattrath socialite, has once again started selling her limited-edition accessories, and this time she's expanded her line with the Portable Hole, a 24-slot BOE bag. The bag ...

Shifting Perspectives: 5 observations from a reluctant battleground healer

Saturday, November 7th, 2009

Every week, Shifting Perspectives examines issues affecting druids and those who group with them. Today we gingerly step back into battlegrounds and discover that the world can be a very unfriendly place. I love writing this column, but there's one thing that bugs me about it -- the druid class is ...