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Community News
Thundgot, Aeus, Ommra, Crezax, & Vaneras, 29/12/2006
New Fansite Member!
We are pleased to let you all know that WoW Stratics have, as of today, joined our Fansite program. Don’t waste any time: go check them out!
All socialed up and no place to go? Warcraft Social Network is a social network that connects you with other players in the game. Go and have a look and see what you think.
In case you were on holidays last week, we want to make sure you don’t miss the latest edition of The Alliance Herald.
Apart from always having interesting news, competitions and discussions, Panda Hideout also have fun polls. The latest one: "Blood elves or Draenei"?
Last, but certainly not least, it’s always a good idea to keep an eye on WorldofWar.net for insightful tidbits, fun forum chat and not to forget their continually updated section of WoW AddOns.
The Community Team wishes everyone a very happy and fortuitous 2007!
Links on this news post may expire over time and some are created by other companies/individuals that are neither affiliated with nor supported by Blizzard Entertainment
Forum Watch
Thundgot, Aeus, Ommra, Crezax, & Vaneras, 26/12/2006
Schwick’s Corner:
Warcraft Yearly - 2006. Well, that’s another year, almost at an end.
Looking for information about our upcoming expansion, The Burning Crusade?
And if THAT didn’t include your question, try here. :)
Is your question STILL not answered? Then you can ask Schwick here.
To help Schwick with his outstanding performance, please help him by nominating threads for next week’s Forum Watch.
Fun and Other Stuff:
The new Gizmo is here! Don’t forget to read it, it might just have something for you.
Links on this news post may expire over time and some are created by other companies/individuals that are neither affiliated with nor supported by Blizzard Entertainment
Community News
Thundgot, Aeus, Ommra, Crezax, & Vaneras, 22/12/2006
Comics:
Dark Legacy Comics is in a Christmas mood.
So is Chronicles of the Flaming Ruby: don’t miss the Christmas special!
Not related to Christmas at all, but you can’t miss out on Rez Sick! Choose a creature, and get a funny comic (don’t miss the murloc).
One of the Comic Contest honorable mentions dwells on the new Dual Wield talent for shamans.
The Alliance Herald:
Read about the war- is this the start of fresh troubles?
Strangers in Azeroth- men with horns and tails have been spotted around the world.
Just what, exactly, crashed west of Kalimdor?
What's this about the Dark Portal? Are we doomed?
Can women make it, or is this a man's world?
The Herald's first Human Page 3 girl…
…and much, much more in... The Alliance Herald Bumper Winter Veil Issue!
Gizmopolitan:
Gizmopolitan, the Festive Edition! Don't miss our free Flirting add-on and essential guide to last minute gifts! Discover the possibilities of undead dating and fashion secrets, admire the naked guy, read letters to Dear Gizmo and find romance with our NEW Personal Ads!
Other stuff:
The Swedish fan site Worldofwar.se has posted an interview with three players on the subject of being a girl in WoW.
Another Swedish fan site, GamingEye, is looking for female reporters for their site.
And something completely different:
Are you a forum warrior?
The community Team wishes you all a very merry, happy and joyful Feast of Winter’s Veil! Be careful with those snowballs. ;)
Links on this news post may expire over time and some are created by other companies/individuals that are neither affiliated with nor supported by Blizzard Entertainment
Forum Watch
Thundgot, Aeus, Ommra, Crezax, & Vaneras, 19/12/2006
Gurky Contest:
What is better for some holiday spirit than taking care of a cute, cuddly, pink, slimy murloc baby? Go get that Gurky!
Schwick's Corner:
Warcraft Weekly continues to deliver. This week we are up to episode 71.
Looking for information about the upcoming expansion? Look no further: Info About The Expansion. Is your question not answered? Then you can ask Schwick here.
To help Schwick with his outstanding performance, please help him by nominating threads for next week's Forum Watch.
Fun and Other Stuff:
Azerothian Weekly is here again. As good as always.
As we are getting closer to the end of the year, it seems now is the time to vote for Zone of the Year 2006.
Class Guides and Stickies:
Links to Druid Guides
2.01 Druid Macros
HunterCraft
Hunter Macro Commands, FAQ and More
Mage TBC Info Compendium
Mage Macros 2.0
Paladin Talent builds in v2.0 and TBC
Level 60 grinding guide
Warlock Macros 2.0
Warlock Spell calculations
Threat & Warrior tanking guide
These are some of all the guides our players have written. There's plenty more to be found in our class forums.
Links on this news post may expire over time and some are created by other companies/individuals that are neither affiliated with nor supported by Blizzard Entertainment
Community News
Thundgot, Aeus, Ommra, Crezax, & Vaneras, 15/12/2006
Time for another round of community news, so here we go!
Comics:
The Chronicles of the Flaming Ruby has released the second part of their Christmas special. Read it and get jolly. That's an order!
Escaping from the GMs? Is that even possible? The noob finds out right here.
Dark Legacy Comics is touching the subject of sci-fi mixed with fantasy, and of course the "alien" wants to roll a Shaman.
The Shaman is mighty. So mighty in fact that people roll Shamans in other games to gain superiority.
"Where's my gold Benny?" The new villain wants to know in the latest installment of lfgcomics.
The amazing Clint PI is here again in his thirteenth comic strip.
Other Stuff:
Lots of new and updated AddOns have been added to the UI section at Worldofwar.net. Most surely worth checking out if you still need to update a few AddOns after the patch.
WoWBreak has a few interesting links for you, so head over to their site if you want to find the best WoW Christmas gift or if you want to experience a ride on a flying mount.
WoWi.dk has another beta key competition and this time it should be real easy to win a key. Interested? Then visit their site for more details! (Danish)
WoWfan.dk would like to know about your opinions about the New Talents and your new talent builds. (Danish)
The Warcraft Social Network is growing and plenty of people have already created profiles there. A good place to go if you want to find a new friend to play with, or perhaps learn more about the guy who ganked you?
Lots of new and interesting news and updates are to be found on our fansites, so why not give them a read if you have the time?! :-)
And finally we would like to mention that Illidan sez: U R not RDY nubz LOL.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Forum Watch
Thundgot, Aeus, Ommra, Crezax, & Vaneras, 12/12/2006
Schwick's Corner:
Warcraft Weekly is here yet again, this time in version LXX.
Schwick has also updated his massive Burning Crusade information threads, so check them out if you do not want to miss out on anything:
Info About The Expansion
2.0.1 FAQ (pre-expansion patch)
If you have a question for Schwick about the Burning Crusade, then you can ask him here.
And as a small request, we would like to ask you to please help Schwick help us with finding interesting threads for next week's Forum Watch.
Fun and Other Stuff:
Azerothian Weekly is becoming a good old traditional element of the forum watch, and this week they are here with the 24th edition.
Do you have a good idea for a talent tree? Why not show us then?! Now you can make your own talent trees the way you see fit.
Battle of the Poets! Naxxel of Azjol-Nerub and Thecurse of Arathor are displaying their skills in the arena of writing... Talents are brewing right here on our forums.
With the recent patch we introduced a new looking for group system. This has been a confusing experience for many, but this thread should help with that.
If you are one of those people who like to do the self-test and questionnaire sections of magazines, then these threads should be fun for you:
What type of raider are you?
What kind of whiner are you?
The common yet rarely seen non-combat pets; what are they and where can I find them? Find out right here!
And last but not least, what are your guild policies on Happy Fun Rocks?
Community News
Thundgot, Aeus, Ommra, Crezax, & Vaneras, 08/12/2006
We hope you have had a nice week. Here is our Community News for this week:
Comics:
The site for The Chronicles of the Flaming Ruby has been revamped! Check it out, and get in a Christmas mood – there is a Christmas special (very sad so far, but we can always hope for a happy ending).
Dark Legacy Comics has made a new AddOn. Will it work after the patch?
GU Comics has an idea of how to best capture the tower in the new battle ground Eye of the Storm.
Other Stuff:
Did the patch make your AddOns sad pandas? Have a look at the UI section at Worldofwar.net.
Worldofwar.net also had a beta key contest. Have a look at this Tauren race! There can never be too many cows! Moo!
Panda Hideout has published Community Crunch #3 with news from the community.
And while we’re mentioning some of our fan sites; don’t forget one of the newest ones: WoW Ireland!
Have a great weekend!
Forum Watch
Thundgot, Aeus, Ommra, Crezax, & Vaneras, 05/12/2006
Schwick's Corner:
Schwick continues to deliver his Warcraft Weekly. We have now reached episode 69.
The release of Burning Crusade is getting closer, and if you are looking for information about the upcoming weeks, this is a good place to start:
Info About The Expansion
2.0.1 FAQ (pre-expansion patch)
If your question is not answered in any of those threads, feel free to BC Schwick a question.
Don't forget to nominate threads for next week's Forum Watch.
Fun and Other Stuff:
As some of you might know, Blizzard attended Dreamhack. Check this thread to find out who won the various contests.
Azerothian Weekly is up to edition 23. We suggest you read it. Now.
The Chronicles of the Flaming Ruby is another thing you definitely should check out.
Do you like dwarves? If not, then let other players explain why dwarves are so cool.
Some players feel strongly about the Undercity lift.
Please feel free to share your favorite NPC quote.
Community News
Thundgot, Aeus, Ommra, Crezax, & Vaneras, 30/11/2006
Hi everybody,
A week has passed and therefore it is time for a new edition of the weekly Community News.
This week we have a great article for you from machinima.com. It is safe to assume that a lot of people have seen the South Park episode: Make Love Not Warcraft, where the South Park kids joined the ranks of the already large number of World of Warcraft players. The article is an interview with some of the people behind the creation of that episode and it is most certainly a very interesting read if you are a fan of both South Park and World of Warcraft.
Comics:
The Chronicles of the Flaming Ruby is out with another strip. This time it is about those old boys who can bring unprecedented prestige and fame to your guild.
The amazing Clint PI comic strip is here again with a new installment, this time it is Episode 12.
The Martian Warmachine has improved the readability of the great Equinox: Defender of the Horde comics, so check it out if you haven’t done so already.
Flintlocke’s Guide to Azeroth has also been updated since last time. This time it is the second annual Thanksgiving special.
GU comics is touching the subject of the objectives in the new battleground: Eye of the Storm.
Other Stuff:
PandaHideout.com has a Warlock guide for you and you ought to give it a read if you want to learn more about this demonic class. Panda Hideout has many excellent player made guides and journals, and among them you can find this neat complete PvP guide. The people at Panda Hideout would also like you to know that they will soon hold another beta key competition, and it is therefore a good idea to keep an eye on their site for more updates.
Worldofwar.net has plenty of things going on as always, which of course is only a great thing. This week, their UI section has been updated with plenty of new UI additions and updates, mods, macros and player UI shots. The worldofwar.net crew is also helping those, who seek to play in the beta. If you are one of those people, then head over to their site to see if you can win a beta key in the grand Burning Crusade beta key giveaway.
There are many more interesting things to be found among the fan sites in our Fan Site Program, so pay them a visit if you do not want to miss out on anything.
FANSite.it is giving away 350 Beta keys in an international contest.
Black Wing's Lair are having another contest, win more Beta keys!!
And last but not least, our Community Events section has been updated with lots of new player made events for you to enjoy.
Have a magnificent weekend!
Forum Watch
Thundgot, Aeus, Ommra, Crezax, & Vaneras, 28/11/2006
We have something new for you this week! We have found this person called Schwick on our forums who is posting a lot of interesting information. We have agreed to gather it all in something we like to call:
Schwick's Corner:
First out is the Warcraft Weekly which has reached 68 editions!
If you have questions about the upcoming Burning Crusade, Schwick is happy to answer those in his thread "BC Me A Question."
However, before you send your question, check these two threads as it might already be answered there:
Info About The Expansion
2.0.1 FAQ (pre-expansion patch)
If you want to help this Schwick person with his outstanding threads, feel free to nominate threads for the next week's Forum Watch.
Fun and Other Stuff:
The LAN party Dreamhack is coming up this weekend, and Blizzard will attend! You will be able to find information about competitions and events here.
Azerothian Weekly has hit its 22nd edition. A good read as always.
If you are in need of gold, Tsabo has made a little guide on how to make some easy money.
Interested in what the best 5 man group setup would be? Then check out this thread.
Beauty Tips for the Living-Impaired.
Think Molten Core is out of reach for you and your friends? Listen to this story and you might change your mind.
Last thing for this week: Make sure to check out The Chronicles of the Flaming Ruby!
Community News
Thundgot, Aeus, Ommra, Crezax, & Vaneras, 24/11/2006
Magazines:
Don't miss Gizmopolitan Magazine – the lifestyle magazine for women of Azeroth & their boyfriends! Have a few laughs reading about toys for ladies, fashion, a sexy gnome and naked paladins fighting back!
Also make sure you keep up to date with the latest edition of The Alliance Herald.
Comics:
Someone got a beta key... beware of the bear bombs! Oh, sorry, of course we mean RAWRBOMBS!
They celebrate Thanksgiving over there. If you do have turkey – watch out for what you are actually eating! Have you ever done a rescue quest before...? Have a look at Dark Legacy Comics.
What do we get if we mix an orc with a popular console? GU comics shows you a Wii-wielding orc.
Other Fun Stuff:
WoW US has made TV commercial perfect for you who loved the movie Office Space, and it's available for download for PC here and for Mac here.
And More Stuff:
Black Wing's Lair is still interested in finding people that can help them with their wiki project.
World of Warcraft Social Network has been launched: http://www.warcraftsocial.com/.
Have a nice weekend!
Forum Watch
Thundgot, Aeus, Ommra, Crezax, & Vaneras, 21/11/2006
Schwick's Corner:
Schwick never fails to publish Warcraft Weekly every week, and this week he has honoured us with the 67th edition.
An interesting section of Warcraft Weekly is the "BC Me A Question" section, where Schwick answers questions from players about the upcoming expansion. If you have a question about the Burning Crusade you would like to have answered in next weeks Warcraft Weekly, then ask it here.
Schwick has also been updating his information threads, which is a great help to those that have queries about the expansion or the pre expansion patch:
Info About The Expansion
2.0.1 FAQ (pre-expansion patch)
And finally, please help Schwick help us by nominating some interesting or fun forum threads for next weeks Forum Watch.
Fun and Other Stuff:
Azerothian Weekly has hit the street in its 21st edition. Don't forget to grab a copy, because it is great as always.
Ashankt of Bloodhoof has made a magnificent guide that will be of great help to you if you wish to gain reputation with the Furbolgs, or if you simply just want some nice loot. Go here to read about Furbolg Frolicking - A guide to furry ones.
This little fellow is having trouble entering his own capital city, and can't understand why he keeps getting killed. Maybe you can help him out?
Metrognome of Stormrage has been quite creative and has created true movie magic. He has created a trilogy of films with the enticing title: Escape from the Bedroom.
For some reason The Stables is the target in Arathi Basin. For many, it promises youth, health, wealth, and power but many fail to realise that it is all a myth… A lie of the corrupted brood!
And last but not least: Raiding quotes that you will never hear!
Community News
Thundgot, Aeus, Ommra, Crezax, & Vaneras, 17/11/2006
A new Friday and a new edition of the Community News!
Gizmopolitan Issue 2 has hit the shelves. Make sure to get a copy!
Are you interested in raiding? Are you also interested in naked trolls? If so, The Naked Troll Project is going for Onyxia.
We would once again like to share this awesome Burning Crusade video with you. If that link is busy, feel free to try this one or this one instead.
CantFakeTheFunk over at WoW Warcry continues his adventures in the Burning Crusade Beta. Make sure you read his latest article.
We have something extra cool this week for our Danish readers. Dr.dk has created a quite extensive WoW site. Go have a look.
Comics
GU Comics has a new dating strip.
Dark Legacy Comics covers role playing.
Flintlocke's adventures continue.
The noob still has lots to learn about aggro.
Fan Sites
Black Wing's Lair is still interested in finding people that can help them with their wiki project.
WowBreak.com has found a World of Warcraft Social Network.
We would also like to remind you to check out our Community Events section to stay updated with what’s going on in the community and to see if there are any upcoming events you can participate in.
Have a nice weekend everyone!
Forum Watch
Thundgot, Aeus, Ommra, Crezax, & Vaneras, 14/11/2006
Another week, another Forum Watch!
Schwick's Corner:
Schwick continues to ramble in Warcraft Weekly – Episode Sixty Six is here! Remember to nominate threads for next week's edition.
BC Me A Question – ask Schwick a question about the beta testing of The Burning Crusade and he'll answer them in next week's Warcraft Weekly.
Player's corner:
A lot of new guides have been written the last week:
A Guide to Warrior Enchants
Newcomer F.A.Q.
Comfortable leveling for Newcomers
Priest – What race to pick?
I Hired a Contract Killer – hire a goon on Ragnaros... (Also don't miss the not-so-hidden movie reference in this sentence).
Fun and Other Stuff:
Azerothian Weekly Issue 20 is out! Don't miss the Agony Aunt column "Milk and Cookies." And can you find the Faulty Forsaken?
The Ten Commandments in a different version can be found in this Mass with Jahmaan.
Remember to keep an eye on this thread to see if Chidori has blessed us with a new episode of The Chronicles of the Flaming Ruby
Last week we had the best movie quotes of all times – now it's time for the worst!
Many are the nerf threads (to our great sorrow). Before posting another one, have a look at this.
Want to watch a nice WoW video? Here is an example of what you can do as a druid.
Until next week, have fun and we'll see you on the forums!
Community News
Thundgot, Aeus, Ommra, Crezax, & Vaneras, 10/11/2006
Time has once again proven its invincibility and won yet another battle. A week has passed and we therefore surrender the Community News for this week.
This week we have a treat for you all! One of our French players, Casper, has created an amazing Burning Crusade video that we just have to show you… Do not miss this if you wish to discover the glory of the Outlands.
(If the previous link did not work, then try this one or that one instead).
Comics:
- The epic tales of the Flaming Ruby continues, so be sure not to miss their latest adventure: Taking Action.
- The Noob is having some issues with aggro management.
- Dark Legacy Comics are in their own special little way telling us that it is a very bad thing to share your account information with others.
Fan Sites:
Our Polish fansite, Black Wing’s Lair, has started quite an ambitious project. They are creating a Polish equivalent of wowwiki.com, which you can find right here. They are also looking for people that would like to contribute to this grand project, so head over to their site if you know the Polish language and would like to help out.
Panda Hideout has some nice stuff on their site, among which is a nice guide on the best pre-raiding gear available for each class. You can also find some neat guides on warriors as well as druids, and we should not forget to mention the Complete World of Warcraft guide. Furthermore, if you have been reading the chronicle: A Demigod is Born, then there is good news for you, because the final chapter is now available. You can find much more stuff on Panda Hideout, so head over there when you have the time.
WoWbreak.com has posted the news that a World of Warcraft Social Network has been launched. A Warcraft MySpace? Well find out for yourself right here!
Many more interesting and exciting things are to be found on our fan sites, so check them out if you don’t want to miss anything.
And last but not least, there are new events happening soon, so remember to check our Community Events section to see if something is happening on your realm this weekend.
Have a wonderful weekend :-)
Forum Watch
Thundgot, Aeus, Ommra, Crezax, & Vaneras, 07/11/2006
Let’s see what’s been going on in the forums the past week.
Schwick’s Corner:
Warcraft Weekly- Episode Sixty Five has hit the shelves and we recommend you go have a look! If you have found a thread you think should be in the next week’s edition, feel free to nominate it.
Do you have a question about Burning Crusade? If so, you can try asking BC Schwick a question.
Fun and Other Stuff:
Azerothian Weekly Issue 19 has been released and it’s, as always, a good read.
Are you Swedish and like rap? Or do you like rap no matter what language? If so, some of our players have made a song for you.
Flux has written a nice raid healing guide for all the priests out there.
Do you know the best movie quote of all times? Then share it with the rest of us!
That’s all for this week folks!
Community News
Thundgot, Aeus, Ommra, Crezax, & Vaneras, 03/11/2006
Another week, a new edition of Community News!
The Alliance Herald proudly announces Issue 15 now in print. Get your copy now!
What is that strange object hurtling towards us?
Taxes - or daylight robbery?
Or tax your brains with our puzzles...
A fascinating interview with one of the Forsaken,
And much, much more....
Comics:
Flintlocke is still out on adventures in Azeroth.
High Inquisitor Whitemane is upset about losing her chapeau over and over again...
Fan Sites:
World of War.net has a list of community blogs. Go there and you can read the thoughts of other fellow players!
World of War.se has a very nice beta journal with screen shots and information about the Burning Crusade.
WoWi.dk calls it The Greath Run. Want to win a Beta key? Find out what it is here.
In fact, all the fan sites are flooded with impressions of the Burning Crusade beta test, so find a fan site in your own language here.
That's all for this week, have a nice weekend!
Forum Watch
Thundgot, Aeus, Ommra, Crezax, & Vaneras, 31/10/2006
BAM!!! This week's Forum Watch is here to rock your world...
Schwick's Corner:
/y Warcraft Weekly episode Sixty Four is here... Check it out, because it is good reading as always.
If you have any feedback you would give to Schwick regarding Warcraft Weekly, please post it in this thread.
If you to have a question about the Burning Crusade you would like answered in next week's Warcraft Weekly, then this is the place to ask it. So, think up a good question, eh!
Apropos the Burning Crusade, Schwick has updated his immensely extensive Information About The Expansion!
And lastly, don't forget to nominate threads for next weeks Forum Watch.
Fun and Other Stuff:
One of our new MVPs, the great Anvilbeard himself, has posted a nice compilation of World of Warcraft movies. Go here if you wish to see them.
World of Theorycraft is widely being discussed in the class forums, but sometimes it can be a bit confusing if you are not entirely sure about how the different talents and skills actually work. Therefore, one of our warrior players, known as Pfenix, has made an informative little guide on Warrior skills and talents.
Speaking of guides... This week we have two "guides" for those of you who would like to "learn" more about Druids:
Pixelsmith's Elite Guide to Dr00ds
Alamo teechs U to play DURID!
A player named Patryk has made a practical tool for Mozilla Firefox 2.0, which gives you an overview of the current realm status. If this is of interest to you, then you should check out this thread for more information.
Here is something for those of you who like to read a good book now and then. One of our players, Glowie, has written a WoW novel called Forbidden Love.
Azerothian Weekly is here yet again, now in its 18th installment. In it you can find, among other truly great stuff, the latest comic strip with the Adventures of Clint PI.
And th-th-th-th-that's all, folks!
Community News
Thundgot, Aeus, Ommra, Crezax, & Vaneras, 27/10/2006
It's Friday and that means Community News!
A lot of the discussions nowadays are about The Burning Crusade.
Over at WoW Stratics you can find their first impressions.
If you like watching others play, you can do just that as Gamespot is hosting a Burning Crusade Beta Marathon.
WoW Warcry obviously has good taste in movies as they experience Fear and Loathing in Terrokar Forest.
Confused about Jewelcrafting? Fear not! WoW Vault has written up a nice guide for you.
Need beta keys?
Black Wing's Lair is hosting several contests for beta keys.
WoWNorge.net has three different contests. Go have a look!
Another site hosting competitions is FANSite.it. If you speak Italian, go check it out.
Last but not least for this week will be Panda Hideout and their beta competition.
Laughs and giggles:
FoxTrot seems to not have been invited to the Burning Crusade beta.
GU Comics explains the recent changes to the male Blood Elves.
Dark Legacy Comics is celebrating Halloween.
And our final words for this week:
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Have a nice weekend people!
Forum Watch
Thundgot, Aeus, Ommra, Crezax, & Vaneras, 24/10/2006
Schwick's Corner:
Schwick is busy as usual. Warcraft Weekly has now reached Episode Sixty Three. Remember to nominate threads for next week's Forum Watch.
Schwick has also updated his thread with Information About The Expansion, and you can ask him questions about the beta testing in the thread BC Me A Question. The replies will be in next week's Warcraft Weekly.
Fun and Other Stuff:
Azerothian Weekly Issue 17 is on its way! We look forward to it, as always.
In a dance mood? Check this out!
What anagram can you get from your character's name?
Want to be a complete PvP hero? Here is an easy guide.
Ever had a WoW fashion crisis? You are not alone...
Blue Info:
T.B.C. to be Released January 2007
Community News
Thundgot, Aeus, Ommra, Crezax, & Vaneras, 20/10/2006
Community News incoming!
Need to work on your relationship skills? According to this article, WoW might be a good place to do so.
MMORPG.com has an article on how to make your own 600 lb gorilla.
One of our fan sites, WorldofWarcraft.GR, is doing a screenshot contest where you can win a Burning Crusade Beta-Key. Interested? Give it a shot!
Not feeling artistic enough to make good screenshots, but still want a beta key? Fear not, as WoW Gamingeye also has a competition. Here you need to answer a couple of Burning Crusade-related questions in order to win.
If you like this kind of competition better, then WoWfan.dk has one for you as well.
The next competition is hosted by WoW Turk. Who wants to go to the Outland? - Kim Outland' e gitmek ister?
Another fan site got a facelift, including the feature to read and write journals. The name of this fan site is WorldofWar.se.
Tried all the competitions you could, but still didn't get a beta key? Then you could head over to WoW Stratics' YouTube section, and check out some Burning Crusade Beta Movies.
Another one covering The Burning Crusade Beta is CantFakeTheFunk from World of Warcraft Warcry. Pyromania in Outland is a good read.
Last but not least: Penny Arcade seems to be impressed in the Blood Elves.
Forum Watch
Thundgot, Aeus, Ommra, Crezax, & Vaneras, 17/10/2006
Schwick's Corner:
Schwick continues his hard work and has now reached Episode Sixty Two. Make sure to read it to stay updated with what happened last week. Also, feel free to nominate threads for next week's Forum Watch.
But Schwick is not done yet! The Burning Crusade is getting closer, Schwick has gathered some nice Info About the Expansion.
Fun and Other Stuff:
Schwick is not the only one that is interested in the expansion. Check out Anvilbeard's Beta Journal as well.
Azerothian Weekly Issue 16 has hit the shelves. Go have a look, we sure did!
Do you think you might be playing too much WoW? How can one be sure? Let us tell you! You know you've played too much WoW, when...
People say a lot of funny and weird things all the time. What's the funniest thing a Blizzard employee told a player? And vice versa?
Blue Info:
Talent Update
Further Talent Updates
16/10 PCT issue - updated
World of Warcraft Accounts Closed Worldwide
Combat Rating System Explanation
Final Thoughts:
How do you kill that, which has no life?
Community News
Thundgot, Aeus, Ommra, Crezax, & Vaneras, 13/10/2006
Another weekend drawing closer, which means a new edition of Community News!
It took Jennifer Jean Lee over 13 hours to complete this impressive World of Warcraft chalk painting! It was well worth the wait.
The comic that tickled us the most this week was Dark Legacy Comics – luckily it isn’t this messy to collect discoloured worg hearts in World of Warcraft… Also remember to drink with moderation.
The new talent for paladins seems to be well received: http://paladinsucks.blogspot.com/2006/10/zomg-crusader-strike-is-back.html
One of our latest fan sites, Lancraft, posts a useful guide about mana consumables.
Another fan site, the Swedish Gaming Eye, starts their Diary of the Burning Crusade Beta test, keep an eye out for more details about The Burning Crusade!
And at last but not least, there are tons of updates in our own community events section, make sure you check it out!
Forum Watch
Thundgot, Aeus, Ommra, Crezax, & Vaneras, 10/10/2006
Another week has stealthily snuck up and stunlocked us, and thus we are forced to reveal this week's Forum Watch.
Schwick's Corner:
Warcraft Weekly is here in its 61st installment and as always it is both interesting and fun to read and, thus, should not be missed!
Also, Schwick has been busy updating his massive Info about the Expansion thread, so be sure to check it out if there is anything you would like to know about The Burning Crusade.
And as always, don't forget to nominate threads for next week's Forum Watch.
Fun and other stuff:
Thrall3000?!... LegolaserPEWPEW?!... SuperShamanGoku?!... DarthHunter?!... XxSephirOrcxX?!... GankMasterDJ?!... If you are thinking about re-rolling, but are having trouble coming up with a good name for your new character, then having a look at this naming inspiration guide might be a good idea.
Creative and talented players are always a great thing, especially when they decide to share their talents with the community. In this thread you can find some very nice custom tailored WoW wallpapers made by Eain from the Defias Brotherhood realm.
Speaking of talented players, don't miss out on these poems written by Naxxel from the Azjol-Nerub realm. The poems are for both sides, for all classes and for all ages.
And now for something completely different: If World of Warcraft was real life, what class would you be? Find out right here!
The News Stand:
Some World of Warcraft players are busy taking the game and the community to the next level, and they have been busy whipping and bruising goblins to make them work faster on the printing machines. This week we have two publications for all of you to enjoy:
The Cogwheel - A fairly new newspaper that has now been published for the 3rd time
Azerothian Weekly - Has been around for a while and has now been released in its 15th edition. Also, don't miss the latest comic strip with the adventures of Clint PI.
Community News
Thundgot, Aeus, Ommra, Crezax, & Vaneras, 07/10/2006
Another Friday, and that means Community News!
IGN has posted a review of the World of Warcraft influenced episode of South Park. It’s an interesting read.
Are you interested in the World of Warcraft Trading Card Game? Then we suggest you read this article from The Escapist.
Do you think Female Taurens should have udders? If so, you are apparently not alone! WoW Vault has a forum thread where they list the Top Ten Reasons Tauren Females Should Have Udders.
Before leaving WoW Vault, make sure you check out their Topic of the Week, this week about Blackrock Depths.
Laughs and Giggles
http://www.actiontrip.com/comics/pics/at_comic142.jpg
http://www.thenoobcomic.com/daily/strip216.html
http://www.darklegacycomics.com/
Fan Site Updates
WoW.Megahry.eu has changed language and is no longer a Slovak fan-site. This is all very interesting so why don’t you head over to their site and Czech it out?!
Also, please join us in welcoming the following new fan sites:
English
WoW-Ireland
World of Warcraft @ Lancraft
Russian
WorldofWarcraft.ru
Forum Watch
Thundgot, Aeus, Ommra, Crezax, & Vaneras, 03/10/2006
Schwick's Corner:
Episode sixty of Warcraft Weekly is here! Remember to nominate threads to next week's edition.
Schwick has also updated the thread with information about the expansion.
Fun and Other Stuff:
FlapFlapFlapFlapFlapFlapFlapFlapFlap *POOF* ROOAAARAORRRRWWW!!!!!
If you ever hear something like that, then you are in big trouble! Why? Because you are getting bear-bombed!
In a bid to make the world a better place, Mosharo has compiled a small list of Real Life instances that are always up on all servers. Enjoy!
Another creative player has made a new character design – have a look at different hairstyles for trolls and night elves.
My warlock is so overpowered; I summon gnomes instead of imps.
My warlock is so overpowered; I was the reason the continents split.
My warlock is so overpowered; when I cast immolate, Winterspring melts.
My warlock is so overpowered; when I drain soul I get a [Soul] instead of just a [Soul Shard].
How overpowered is your warlock?
You are in the midst of battle and your enemy is tough! But you would surely be tougher and more mean… if you only had the perfect weapon!
Some Information From The Blue:
28/09 Changes in PCT restrictions
02/10 - Realm downtime Fri, Sept. 29th
02/10 Stable slots
03/10 New druid information
Community News
Thundgot, Aeus, Ommra, Crezax, & Vaneras, 29/09/2006
That's right! It's time for news from the community, also known as: Community News!
Are you interested in the adventures of Flintlocke? We sure are!
Have you found a piece of juicy news you want to share with the world? Worldofwar.net has added a new feature to their site which makes it possible for anyone to post news and have it shown on the front page. Time to shine!
While you are there, make sure you check out the latest Mod/Macros Updates Galore.
Are you and your guild about to start raiding? Or maybe you have been raiding for quite a while but it's not going as well as you hoped? Then maybe this Raid Tips Guide could be useful.
Perhaps you are more interested in PvP instead of raiding. If so, we have something for you as well. MMORPG.COM has a new article regarding PvP Combat.
And last but not least; As you know, druids will be getting a flight form in the expansion. This of course opens up for new tactics and possibilities. Ethen shows you one of them.
That's all for now. Have a nice weekend everyone and beware of the bear bombs!
Forum Watch
Thundgot, Aeus, Ommra, Crezax, & Vaneras, 26/09/2006
Schwick's Corner:
Episode fifty nine of Warcraft Weekly is here! Be sure to check it out for the latest Warcraft news, and also don't forget to nominate threads for next week's Forum Watch.
Our eternal hero Schwick has also compiled a list of Warcraft Books you can turn to for reading up on the lore.
Fun and other stuff:
The creativity of you players never seizes to amaze us. This week we have a brand new edition of Azerothian Weekly – Issue 13 is out! We are also blessed with a cover of Nirvana's song Polly – you can probably guess what the new lyrics are about…
A brand new set of lore languages has been written by some players, feel free to add to it to enhance your role-playing experience.
"You no take candle!" What is your favorite NPC quote?
If you don't live in London you might want to start planning for the Moonglade Meet-up the 11th of November.
Players' Corner:
A lot of good guides written by players to help other players can be found all over the forums. Here are some of the latest contributions:
If you need some advice on how to get the Skyfury Helm, check here.
The Cloak-and-Dagger – Advanced Rogue Guide can be found on the Rogue forum.
And here is a guide to pre-Molten Core equipment for hunters.
Community News
Thundgot, Aeus, Ommra, Crezax, & Vaneras, 22/09/2006
The community of World or Warcraft sure is busy! Here comes our news for this week.
The Book of Gnomes is a collection of books written by some of the earliest known Gnomish people of Azeroth and is thought to document their origins.
Mod Madness: Worldofwar.net has updated their list of add-ons with some new ones, have a look here.
Comic Frenzy!
Very, very sneaky! Don’t try this at home kids...
Maybe sometimes it’s best NOT to be yourself? This is what happened to a lovesick gnome, captured by Puppy Love J.
Tired of the use of smileys? Maybe you should try this strategy...
The community team wishes you all a nice weekend!
Forum Watch
Thundgot, Aeus, & Vaneras, 19/09/2006
Schwick's Corner:
Episode fifty eight of Warcraft Weekly has arrived! Be sure to check it out for the latest Warcraft news and tidbits, and also don't forget to nominate threads for next week's Forum Watch.
Interested in Burning Crusade? Then you should have a look at Schwick's frequently updated Info About The Expansion.
Fun and Other Stuff:
Due to a suspected goblin attack last week, Azerothian Weekly has come out with two issues since the last Forum Watch.
Twinking is always a hot topic. This morning, a skilled mathematician managed to once and for all solve this issue as he proved that Twinks are evil.
About to start a new guild but just can't come up with a good name? Then we suggest you go check Funniest Guild Name in WoW for some inspiration.
Dinging 60 is a milestone for many players. If you want to let us know where, what, how, when you achived this, you can let us all know here.
Blue Info:
15/09 – 1.12.1 Mount changes
15/09 Performance first weekend of September
18/09 Forum log in issues
18/09 HoTs and itemisation affecting players
Onyxia's Deep Breaths:
There's a rumour floating around that Onyxia uses her Deep Breath attack more frequently since last patch. If you think you might know what causes this, go here to make your voice heard.
Community News
Thundgot, Aeus, & Vaneras, 15/09/2006
Have we got some news for you!
An all new The Alliance Herald – Issue 14, featuring (amongst other things):
On page 1: Stormwind Civil War
On page 3: Bloody Thursday
On page 7: Prize Crossword Puzzle
Worldofwar.net guides:
Beginner’s guide to Alterac Valley
Beginner Fire Spec PvP Mage
Pandahideout is always doing interesting polls.
Azzor has published their Ad Contest Results!
And, last but not least, WoWBreak has discovered some Burning Crusade Trailers, made especially for your I-Pod video.
That’s it for this week. Have a magnificent weekend :-)
Forum Watch
Thundgot, Aeus, & Vaneras, 12/09/2006
Schwick's Corner:
It has happened fifty six times before and now it has happened again... Schwick has posted Warcraft Weekly for the fifty seventh time, and as always it is full of goodies so don't miss it :-)
If you find a thread that is worth mentioning in the weekly forum watch, then nominate it here.
Fun and Other Stuff:
Azerothian Weekly has apparently had a mishap with their printing machine (We suspect that goblins were somehow involved), which has delayed the 11th issue from being released. But do not despair, for they have released a new comic to help passing the time: The adventures of Clint PI.
And on the note of comics: Onyxia and friends are worried about getting nerfed when the expansion comes, and decide to go to counter attack...
If you like the Warcraft lore and you would like to know the lore behind the name of the realm you play on, then this thread should be of interest to you.
We all hear about the bad and ugly things that people say in-game, but what about the good things? What is the nicest thing anyone has ever said to you? You can read about the nice moments of other people and post your own experiences here.
Role Playing:
The Tae'gel'kir Shaman Academy
"Soon, the Tae'gel'kir Shaman Academy will be available to spiritually gifted entities of all kind! During one's time in that academy, one will be able to study not only diplomacy and history, but also the art of combat, the ways of a shaman..."
SquareRP - Roleplaying Community
"SquareRP has been created to further roleplay and help establish a fantastic central area for Alliance players who are serious about roleplay to meet, join in with storylines and have fun."
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Community News
Thundgot, Aeus, & Vaneras, 08/09/2006
It is time for a shiny new edition of our weekly Community News :-)
Worldofwar.net has updated their cartography section. The maps of the Eastern Kingdoms and Kalimdor have been updated, so head over to their site to grab them. You can also find several new and updated add-ons in their UI section!
Don't miss out on the latest 'The Third Faction' addition to the gallery over at wow.azzor.com. And if you like fan-made movies, then it would most surely be interesting for you to check out this site.
Warning! When you combine Cola and World of Warcraft in China, then scary things happen!
Some of you might remember that at the E3 convention you could find an impressive statue of Illidan Stormrage in the Blizzard Booth. The statue was custom built for this event and a lot of work was put into its creation.
A new WoW magazine has been released for the women of Azeroth, so don't forget to pick up your copy of Gizmopolitan!
A frustrating night in WoW provoked a player to write a long essay of the wonders of randomness! He makes it sound very easy!
Huzzah! We have interviews:
Wowfan.dk has posted an interesting interview with Karnee, who is the main tank in the <Imbalanced> guild located on Neptulon.
Over at the WoW Stratics site you can find an interview with the developers of the World of Warcraft Trading Card Game.
That's it for this week. Have a magnificent weekend :-)
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Forum Watch
Thundgot, Aeus, & Vaneras, 05/09/2006
Schwick's Corner:
Schwick has posted the 56th installment of Warcraft Weekly, so read it if you want the latest Warcraft news. :-)
If The Burning Crusade is one of your interests, then you might want to check out Schwick's newly updated Info about the expansion thread.
And don't forget to nominate threads for next week's Forum Watch :-)
Fun and Other Stuff:
Azeroth Weekly has hit the streets and this time it is the 10th issue. Don't miss it, because it is great stuff :-)
Do you play a Gnome and are you planning an in-game wedding? If so then it might be a good idea to check out this thread first!
"I like big spikes and I cannot lie..." Confused? Don't be... This is simply the first line of the amazing Ode to Orc women.
What exactly is Face Melting? Maybe you can find out here!
Names, names, names...
Looking for character names or pet names can be quite an ordeal for many, but do not despair, because today we offer a few sources of inspiration to those of you who struggle with the whole naming thing:
- Here is an interesting thread if you need a name for a Blood Elf, or even a Night Elf.
- And if you play a Hunter and you need a nice name for your Pet, then get some inspiration in this thread.
Guides:
This guide, about how the honour system works, might be of help to you if you are trying to achieve a good PvP rank!
And last but not least... Don't miss out on this Paladin guide of Roles, Tactics and UI's if you plan to play a Paladin. :-)
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Community News
Thundgot, Aeus, & Vaneras, 01/09/2006
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