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John Barrymore March 17, 2024 5 minutes
In this blog post, the author discusses the potential developments in bot technology and its impact on the economy in WoW. They explore the use of AI in gaming and how it may lead to undetectable bots that mimic human behavior. The post also touches on the role of TradeSkillMaster (TSM) in both Retail and Classic WoW, as well as the profitability of fishing as a gold-making method.
John Barrymore March 11, 2024 3 minutes
This week in WoW, players can look forward to Season 4 Dungeon changes, a development update, and more Hero Talents. Additionally, Hearthstone is celebrating its 10-year anniversary, with players having the opportunity to collect a new Fiery Hearthsteed mount in World of Warcraft for free. There will also be special Hearthstone matches and encounters, offering Hearthstone-themed rewards. Stay updated with all the news and events happening this week in World of Warcraft.
John Barrymore March 11, 2024 3 minutes
Celebrate Hearthstone's 10th anniversary with a guide that covers all the details of the event. Learn about the new Fiery Hearthsteed mount, WoW festivities, collecting cards, and obtaining collectibles. Get ready to dive into the celebration in Valdrakken and make the most of this special occasion.
John Barrymore March 10, 2024 4 minutes
In this blog post, the author explores the concept of Auction House Cartels and whether they exist in the WoW economy. They discuss the effects of the Region Wide Auction House and provide insights into rare spawn and instance farms, along with suggestions for addons to enhance gameplay. Additionally, the post offers tips for outdoor world farms in the Season of Discovery.
John Barrymore March 05, 2024 4 minutes
In this blog post, Taliesin & Evitel discuss the concept of player housing in World of Warcraft and examine its previous failed attempts. They also explore successful implementations of player housing in other MMOs, particularly Elder Scrolls Online, and highlight its optional, customizable, and trade-friendly features that WoW could learn from.
John Barrymore February 26, 2024 2 minutes
This week in WoW, Blizzard has announced three new promotions and introduced eight new hero talent trees. Additionally, the WoW Hardcore Self-Found mode begins on February 29, challenging players to survive on their own without any trading or interaction with other players. Stay updated with all the news and events of the week on the official World of Warcraft news site.
John Barrymore February 20, 2024 3 minutes
Pre-order the World of Warcraft: The Official Tarot Deck and Guidebook now! Immerse yourself in the world of Azeroth with this themed deck featuring original artwork of iconic heroes and creatures. This collectible deck comes with a comprehensive guidebook, making it the perfect gift for WoW fans and tarot enthusiasts.
John Barrymore February 18, 2024 4 minutes
In this blog post, the author discusses the recent WoW Token bug in the EU region that temporarily prevented users from converting Tokens into Battlenet balance. They explore the implications of a world without Battlenet balance and how it would affect the world of gold making. Additionally, the post provides insights into profiting from Waylaid Supplies in Season of Discovery and shares helpful TSM operations and strings for gold making.
John Barrymore February 14, 2024 3 minutes
The blog post explores the unexpected removal of the ability to exchange WoW Tokens for Battle.net balance in the EU servers. It raises the possibility that this change could be a bug or related to currency localization or the European Union's Anti-Money Laundering Directive. The post also notes that the change has not yet affected the NA servers.
John Barrymore February 12, 2024 2 minutes
This week in World of Warcraft, players can look forward to the Love is in the Air event, the launch of Hardcore Self-Found Mode in Classic, and the upcoming 10-year anniversary celebrations in Hearthstone. Find out more about these events and what to expect in this week's blog post.
John Barrymore February 12, 2024 3 minutes
Blizzard celebrates the 10th anniversary of Hearthstone with a year-long event called the Year of the Pegasus. The celebrations include in-game events, playing through the history of the game, and special rewards, including a free mount in World of Warcraft. Don't miss out on this exciting cross-promotion!
John Barrymore February 11, 2024 4 minutes
In this blog post, the author discusses the option of buying WoW Tokens as a means to acquire gold in the game. They explore the differences between players and gold makers, as well as the various methods and choices one can make to earn gold. Additionally, they introduce a tool called Azeroth Auction Assassin, which helps players find the best deals on the Auction House across all realms and game modes.
John Barrymore February 06, 2024 3 minutes
This blog post covers an interview conducted by The Comeback Kids on Youtube with WoW Classic developers Nora Valletta and Josh Greenfield. The interview highlights various aspects of Phase 2 Season of Discovery, including the absence of Dual Talent Specialization, increased resistances in Gnomeregan, new enemy encounters in Stranglethorn Vale, and Blizzard's considerations for implementing quality of life features. It also touches on lore-related questions and advice from Blizzard.
John Barrymore February 06, 2024 3 minutes
Scottejaye's exclusive interview with WoW Classic developers Clayton Stone and Ana Resendez delves into the highlights of Phase 2 of Season of Discovery. From improvements based on lessons learned in Phase 1 to new runes and the Gnomeregan Level-Up raid, this article compiles the key information you need to know.
John Barrymore January 31, 2024 16 minutes
The blog post discusses the new runes that are being introduced in Phase 2 of the WoW Classic PTR for different classes such as Warriors, Paladins, Hunters, Rogues, Priests, Shamans, Mages, Warlocks, and Druids. These runes provide various enhancements and abilities to the players, allowing for more customization and strategic gameplay.
John Barrymore January 30, 2024 21 minutes
This blog post discusses the new runes that have been datamined in World of Warcraft (WoW) Classic PTR for the Season of Discovery Phase 2. The post highlights various runes available to different classes such as Warrior, Paladin, Hunter, Rogue, Priest, Warlock, and Druid, explaining their effects and abilities. Please note that these runes are still being tested and may not all be available in the final version.
John Barrymore January 30, 2024 4 minutes
Phase 2 of WoW Classic Season of Discovery introduces a new 10-player raid dungeon called Gnomeregan, with six bosses and exciting new loot, including weapons, armor, toys, and item sets. The dungeon also offers a new world buff and a profession quest chain for crafting more powerful items. Players will have the opportunity to acquire elusive items through vendor tokens, providing options for customization and enhancing gameplay.
John Barrymore January 28, 2024 3 minutes
In this blog post, the author explores the profitability of professions in the Dragonflight expansion of World of Warcraft. They share their personal experiences and frustrations with crafting and the work order system, and discuss the importance of customer service in making gold. The post also provides tips for beginners looking to make gold, such as running old content, leveling various professions, and participating in specific World Quests.
John Barrymore January 24, 2024 3 minutes
New tools like Lorrgs.IO are providing WoW players with new ways to analyze and improve their gameplay. By visually filtering the top 50 parses of each class and specialization, players can easily see cooldown usage and overlap with encounter mechanics, saving them the effort of manually digging through individual logs. While this information should be used as a reference and not necessarily exact for every player, it serves as a valuable teaching tool for approaching new boss encounters.
John Barrymore January 21, 2024 9 minutes
This blog post discusses two main topics: the use of spare Artisan's Mettle in various crafting professions to increase profits, and the opportunity to make gold through transmog and cosmetic markets. It also provides tips and suggestions for making gold without relying on the Dragonflight activity.
John Barrymore January 16, 2024 4 minutes
This blog post speculates about the potential return of Challenge Modes in the upcoming Timerunning Pandamonium event in World of Warcraft. It discusses a new spell related to Timerunning and its possible ties to the larger Worldsoul Saga narrative. The post also explores the idea of revisiting the Siege of Orgrimmar raid and the role of Xal'atath, the Harbinger, in collecting dark artifacts across time.
John Barrymore December 30, 2023 3 minutes
In this blog post, we explore two unseen locations in World of Warcraft: Karazhan Crypts and Azshara Crater. Learn about the history and speculation surrounding these mysterious areas that were never accessible to players. Join us as we delve into the secrets of WoW's original development.
John Barrymore December 19, 2023 4 minutes
This blog post explores the concept of Timerunning in World of Warcraft, specifically focusing on how it may be implemented in the upcoming content update. It delves into the possibility of Timewalking raids and the potential return of Challenge Modes, discussing the rewards and speculation surrounding these features.
John Barrymore December 18, 2023 7 minutes
In this blog post, Evoker Theorycrafters and Wowhead guide writers sit down with Blizzard developers to discuss the new Chronowarden Hero Talents in The War Within expansion. They delve into the talent system, balance, and the impact on gameplay, highlighting favorite talents and addressing player feedback.
John Barrymore December 11, 2023 5 minutes
This blog post highlights the responses of WoW Classic Senior Producer Josh Greenfield to questions asked by a member of the Community Council. Greenfield shares insights on the development of Season of Discovery and Cataclysm Classic, discussing topics such as narrative approach, rune sources, future plans, guild perks, LFR, dungeon difficulty, and rewards.
John Barrymore December 09, 2023 3 minutes
Get a recap of the recent WoW Community Council Live Chat where developers discuss upcoming updates for WoW Classic, including Wrath Classic and Season of Discovery. Topics covered include new roles unlocked from Runes, improvements to future events, the possibility of non-unique Supply Crates, support for Melee-weaving Hunters, and the fate of characters when the Season ends.
John Barrymore December 03, 2023 3 minutes
Blizzard's decision to hide server information and disallow name reservations for WoW Classic Season of Discovery has sparked controversy. The developers believe it has resulted in a more balanced player distribution, but it may have come at the cost of players' agency to choose their preferred server and faction. Blizzard is addressing the feedback and aims to maintain faction balance, although there may be temporary restrictions on faction selection in PvP realms.
John Barrymore December 02, 2023 3 minutes
Blizzard previews what players can look forward to in WoW Classic's Season of Discovery, including a glimpse of the upcoming Gnomeregan raid and a zone-wide PvP event in Stranglethorn Vale. The focus is on fun rather than perfect balance, and players can expect new discoveries and abilities through runes found in the open world.
John Barrymore December 02, 2023 2 minutes
The upcoming WoW Classic Season of Discovery will have a cap of Rank 3 for PvP, with certain items and activities not available during Phase 1. The blog post provides details on what will be restricted and the plans for increasing the rank cap as the season progresses.
John Barrymore December 01, 2023 5 minutes
Looking to earn some rewards in World of Warcraft's Trading Post for December 2023? Check out this blog post for a rundown of the easiest tasks to complete, including slaying Doomwalker, launching fireworks in capital cities, and defeating raid bosses. With these tips, you'll be on your way to earning the Buttercuppet and Trader's Tender!
John Barrymore November 26, 2023 3 minutes
In this blog post, the author discusses different strategies for earning gold in the Classic Season of Discovery in World of Warcraft. They cover techniques such as skinning, enchanting, tailoring, and leatherworking for making early gold. The post also explores the soaring prices of certain items like the Obsidian Cobraskin and Centaur's Trophy Necklace in the game's latest patch, as well as the impact of racial abilities on professions.
John Barrymore November 21, 2023 4 minutes
Read an interview with Warcraft General Manager John Hight on But Why Tho? to learn about the growth of the Warcraft franchise, including newer additions like WoW Classic and Warcraft Rumble, as well as the future of World of Warcraft with the Worldsoul Saga. Explore the challenges of creating a new game within an existing franchise, maintaining the delicate balance between nostalgia and innovation in WoW Classic, and ensuring a cohesive and immersive player experience in the face of cosmic thre
John Barrymore November 20, 2023 2 minutes
This blog post discusses the discovery of new entries in the WoW Scenescript database file, which suggest the addition of a new game mode in Patch 10.2.5. The entries are labeled as 'Vampire Survivors' and the post speculates on how this new mode might be implemented in WoW, drawing insights from the indie roguelike bullet hell game called Vampire Survivors. The post also raises questions about the potential connection to Dreadlords and the possibility of new armor sets as rewards.
John Barrymore November 20, 2023 11 minutes
This blog post discusses the recent WoW Token restrictions and their potential impact on token prices. It also explores methods of gold making in patch 10.2 and suggests alternatives for the Inspiration system in professions. Additionally, it mentions the decline in prices for Dracothyst and highlights a Worldwide Loot Appraiser Challenge.
John Barrymore November 17, 2023 3 minutes
Blizzard hints at a new cross-over promotion between Hearthstone and WoW in celebration of Hearthstone's 10th anniversary in 2024. The first 10.2.5 PTR build reveals a variety of new Hearthstone-themed items and features, including mounts, pets, and cosmetic items.
John Barrymore November 13, 2023 5 minutes
The WoW Variety Show is back with Episode 3 in WoW Classic, featuring both Hardcore and Season of Discovery. Join the race to defeat Hogger, compete in the Blackfathom Deeps race, and duel to the death in Mak'gora Madness. There will be surprises and prizes for participants and audience members, so don't miss out on the action!
John Barrymore November 10, 2023 4 minutes
This blog post explores the discovery of two Ashenvale mounts in WoW Classic Season of Discovery PTR, designed for open world PvP. These mounts, Trainee's Sentinel Nightsaber and Trainee's Outrider Wolf, allow players to navigate the zone faster while engaging in PvP, making Ashenvale a battleground for zone-wide PvP events. Additionally, the post mentions the possibility of earning an exclusive mount through the Warsong Outriders/Silverwing Sentinels factions.
John Barrymore November 10, 2023 5 minutes
Discover new and exciting runes found in the WoW Classic Season of Discovery PTR, including Gladiator Stance for Warriors and Aspect of the Lion for Hunters. Although these runes may not be final and could be subject to changes or exclusion, they offer an interesting glimpse into potential gameplay enhancements.