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The Care and Feeding of Warriors: The fury of Diablo 3
Every week, WoW Insider brings you The Care and Feeding of Warriors, the column dedicated to arms, fury and protection warriors. Despite repeated blows to the head from dragons, demons, Old Gods and whatever that thing over there was, Matthew Rossi will be your host.
The past week I have been doing two things in terms of my video game time. I have been tanking heroic Dragon Soul, and I have been playing a barbarian in Diablo III. And frankly, they bleed together, because although World of Warcraft's story draws directly from the Warcraft RTS and setting, WoW had Diablo in its DNA. Don't believe me? Roll a paladin in Diablo II, then go take a look at what paladin talent trees looked like when vanilla WoW launched.
So for the past week, as I contemplate the Mists of Pandaria revamp to talents and specializations, the huge rage redesign, and how the class is going to work, I keep casting covetous eyes onto the barbarian I keep rocking faces on. Now, Diablo III and World of Warcraft are different games with different design philosophies. WoW tries a lot harder for balance between competing classes because it has more classes. D3 has five classes, and no two of those classes does what it does the same way. The witch doctor and the wizard and demon hunter all fight from range, the barbarian and monk both fight in melee, but how they do these things is thoroughly different, and D3 doesn't have the tank/DPS/healer trinity to consider. You chug potions, you spec for survival, and you blow stuff up.
Still, there are things I really want to see Mists steal from Diablo III. Like, say, its version of Revenge. That thing is sweet.
The past week I have been doing two things in terms of my video game time. I have been tanking heroic Dragon Soul, and I have been playing a barbarian in Diablo III. And frankly, they bleed together, because although World of Warcraft's story draws directly from the Warcraft RTS and setting, WoW had Diablo in its DNA. Don't believe me? Roll a paladin in Diablo II, then go take a look at what paladin talent trees looked like when vanilla WoW launched.
So for the past week, as I contemplate the Mists of Pandaria revamp to talents and specializations, the huge rage redesign, and how the class is going to work, I keep casting covetous eyes onto the barbarian I keep rocking faces on. Now, Diablo III and World of Warcraft are different games with different design philosophies. WoW tries a lot harder for balance between competing classes because it has more classes. D3 has five classes, and no two of those classes does what it does the same way. The witch doctor and the wizard and demon hunter all fight from range, the barbarian and monk both fight in melee, but how they do these things is thoroughly different, and D3 doesn't have the tank/DPS/healer trinity to consider. You chug potions, you spec for survival, and you blow stuff up.
Still, there are things I really want to see Mists steal from Diablo III. Like, say, its version of Revenge. That thing is sweet.
Continue reading The Care and Feeding of Warriors: The fury of Diablo 3
Filed under: Warrior, Analysis / Opinion, (Warrior) The Care and Feeding of Warriors, Mists of Pandaria
The Care and Feeding of Warriors: The fury of Diablo 3 originally appeared on WoW Insider on Sat, 19 May 2012 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
5 great group roleplaying hangouts in Mists of Pandaria
All the world's a stage, and all the men and women merely players. In World of Warcraft, that player is you! Each week, Anne Stickney brings you All the World's a Stage with helpful hints, tips and tricks on the art of roleplay in WoW.
Are you ready for Pandaria? I don't think I can really repeat it enough: Pandaria is beautiful. The locations are gorgeous, and the amount of detail that went into simple things like leaves and trees is just phenomenal. Even if I don't have any quests to complete, simply running around and soaking in all of the scenery while snapping as many screenshots as possible is a lot of fun, particularly since there are hidden shrines with bits of lore all over the place now!
Since last week's jaunt into the wilds of Pandaria seemed to go over well, I decided to point out a few more places that are suitable for roleplay. Only this time, we're going to take a look at some really large areas where guilds or groups could hang out or large events could take place. Group events can be a lot of fun, even if they're a little harder to coordinate. Having the perfect backdrop for an event makes it even more fun -- and Pandaria is full of perfect backdrops.
Are you ready for Pandaria? I don't think I can really repeat it enough: Pandaria is beautiful. The locations are gorgeous, and the amount of detail that went into simple things like leaves and trees is just phenomenal. Even if I don't have any quests to complete, simply running around and soaking in all of the scenery while snapping as many screenshots as possible is a lot of fun, particularly since there are hidden shrines with bits of lore all over the place now!
Since last week's jaunt into the wilds of Pandaria seemed to go over well, I decided to point out a few more places that are suitable for roleplay. Only this time, we're going to take a look at some really large areas where guilds or groups could hang out or large events could take place. Group events can be a lot of fun, even if they're a little harder to coordinate. Having the perfect backdrop for an event makes it even more fun -- and Pandaria is full of perfect backdrops.
Continue reading 5 great group roleplaying hangouts in Mists of Pandaria
Filed under: All the World's a Stage (Roleplaying)
5 great group roleplaying hangouts in Mists of Pandaria originally appeared on WoW Insider on Sat, 19 May 2012 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Arcane Brilliance: Going back to the future with Alter Time
Every week, WoW Insider brings you Arcane Brilliance for arcane, fire and frost mages. This week, we're going to jump into the not-so-distant future -- specifically, the day we hit level 87 in Mists of Pandaria. We're going to need 1% of our base mana, some plutonium, and 1.21 gigawatts, and we're going to need to be moving at 88 miles per hour.
Mages are getting a fair number of new or reworked spells and talents in Mists of Pandaria, but arguably the most intriguing of the bunch is Alter Time. Continuing along with the time -manipulation theme already established by spells like Time Warp, upcoming talents like Temporal Shield, and the time chicken tier 13 armor set, Alter Time allows us to transport our mages back in time to the ancient era of six seconds ago.
It's an incredibly interesting mechanic that works in practice about how I expected it to in theory, which is both good and bad.
Mages are getting a fair number of new or reworked spells and talents in Mists of Pandaria, but arguably the most intriguing of the bunch is Alter Time. Continuing along with the time -manipulation theme already established by spells like Time Warp, upcoming talents like Temporal Shield, and the time chicken tier 13 armor set, Alter Time allows us to transport our mages back in time to the ancient era of six seconds ago.
It's an incredibly interesting mechanic that works in practice about how I expected it to in theory, which is both good and bad.
Continue reading Arcane Brilliance: Going back to the future with Alter Time
Filed under: Mage, Analysis / Opinion, (Mage) Arcane Brilliance, Mists of Pandaria
Arcane Brilliance: Going back to the future with Alter Time originally appeared on WoW Insider on Sat, 19 May 2012 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Squelchy's Gun-Bow Sound Pack (1)
Squelchy's Gun-Bow Sound Pack
Squelchy's Gun-Bow is not an addon but a sound pack.
Its one purpose is to replace the annoying loud gun sounds with the quieter bow sounds.
As of 4.0.1, custom .wav files are no longer supported by WoW so both .wav and .ogg files are included.
Please read the included read me for installation guidelines but basically :
To work simply copy the Sound folder (without alteration) into the Data folder inside the World of Warcraft folder.
The sound pack only works client side, so unless others in your group have installed the pack as well only you will here the bow sounds and they will still hear the gun sounds.
Squelchy's Gun-Bow is not an addon but a sound pack.
Its one purpose is to replace the annoying loud gun sounds with the quieter bow sounds.
As of 4.0.1, custom .wav files are no longer supported by WoW so both .wav and .ogg files are included.
Please read the included read me for installation guidelines but basically :
To work simply copy the Sound folder (without alteration) into the Data folder inside the World of Warcraft folder.
The sound pack only works client side, so unless others in your group have installed the pack as well only you will here the bow sounds and they will still hear the gun sounds.
The Queue: wumFWIPbloob
Welcome back to The Queue, the daily Q&A column in which the WoW Insider team answers your questions about the World of Warcraft. Mathew McCurley (@gomatgo) will be your host today.
That's the sound that a resplendent chest makes when you open it in Diablo III. Seriously. Think about it.
BKellyCS asked:
I was discussing with some guildies this evening the "key points" in WoWs history (like personally feeling that Ulduar was the closest to raiding perfection with a variety of bosses, events, lore, layout, the hard mode switches etc) - what personally do you think the biggest opportunity Blizzard can take forward from Cataclysm is? What 'thing' do you think worked really well and reckon we'll see more of? What do you reckon they've learnt the most from and will endeavour to improve/never-EVER-let-that-happen-again?
That's the sound that a resplendent chest makes when you open it in Diablo III. Seriously. Think about it.
BKellyCS asked:
I was discussing with some guildies this evening the "key points" in WoWs history (like personally feeling that Ulduar was the closest to raiding perfection with a variety of bosses, events, lore, layout, the hard mode switches etc) - what personally do you think the biggest opportunity Blizzard can take forward from Cataclysm is? What 'thing' do you think worked really well and reckon we'll see more of? What do you reckon they've learnt the most from and will endeavour to improve/never-EVER-let-that-happen-again?
Continue reading The Queue: wumFWIPbloob
Filed under: The Queue
The Queue: wumFWIPbloob originally appeared on WoW Insider on Sat, 19 May 2012 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Azeroth in Sanctuary: WoW References in Diablo III
With Diablo III out this week, we suspect you haven't totally be focusing on WoW these past few days. We've been having a blast in Sanctuary too, and noticed little details that reminded us of Azeroth...
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ShowRaidFrame (0.5)
Change Log:
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v0.5
Optimized code
v0.4
Added a message for when a /reload is required
v0.3
Now blocks other AddOns from "Hard Disabling" the Raid Frames
v0.2
Updated for 4.3
v0.1
Initial Release
Description:
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ShowRaidFrame always shows the Blizzard Raid Frames, including when you are solo
If you were looking to hide them instead, you can try out HideRaidFrame or one of the dozen other addons
ShowRaidFrame will override any of these addons
List of AddOns that hide the Raid Frames:
amiRaidHider - Curse
BadRaidFrames - WoWI
BRaidFrameRemover - WoWI
DisableBlizzFrame - Curse
DisableRaidFrames - Curse
DisableRaidParty - Curse
DismissBlizzardUI - Curse
HideBlizz - Curse
HideBlizzardRaidFrame - Curse
HideBlizzRaidFrame - Curseforge
HideBlizzRaidFrames - Curse
HideRaidFrame - Curse, WoWI
HideUnitFrames - Curse
NetoxicRaidFrameRemover - WoWI
no! CRFM - WoWI
Pi...
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v0.5
Optimized code
v0.4
Added a message for when a /reload is required
v0.3
Now blocks other AddOns from "Hard Disabling" the Raid Frames
v0.2
Updated for 4.3
v0.1
Initial Release
Description:
--------------------
ShowRaidFrame always shows the Blizzard Raid Frames, including when you are solo
If you were looking to hide them instead, you can try out HideRaidFrame or one of the dozen other addons
ShowRaidFrame will override any of these addons
List of AddOns that hide the Raid Frames:
amiRaidHider - Curse
BadRaidFrames - WoWI
BRaidFrameRemover - WoWI
DisableBlizzFrame - Curse
DisableRaidFrames - Curse
DisableRaidParty - Curse
DismissBlizzardUI - Curse
HideBlizz - Curse
HideBlizzardRaidFrame - Curse
HideBlizzRaidFrame - Curseforge
HideBlizzRaidFrames - Curse
HideRaidFrame - Curse, WoWI
HideUnitFrames - Curse
NetoxicRaidFrameRemover - WoWI
no! CRFM - WoWI
Pi...
Around Azeroth Beta Edition: Spin class
You really have to feel sorry for the denizens of Hellfire Peninsula. They have to live in possibly the most hated zone in the game, the first expansion zone, the one that everyone has already slogged through five times and where most adventurers can recite the quest text by heart. And whenever something new and interesting comes on through -- like, say, a spin-kicking, bipedal panda -- they don't even have a chance to ask questions before the newcomer kills them, skins them and moves on. (Thanks to Nganga of Pact of War on Silver Hand [US-H] for the screenshot.)
Gallery: Around Azeroth 3
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Around Azeroth Beta Edition: Spin class originally appeared on WoW Insider on Sat, 19 May 2012 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Breakfast Topic: The game's most famous rare
I was taking my main through the new set of Northern Barrens quests recently when I found myself running across rare spawn mobs a lot. This in itself isn't all that surprising; you'll run across rare spawns pretty commonly whenever zones aren't occupied by eager levelers. I saw Elder Mystic Razorsnout, Swiftmane, and for the first time ever, Humar the Pridelord. Humar is well known as a popular hunter pet, and until Wrath, he was the only black lion in the game.
And that got me to thinking: What is the game's most famous rare spawn? If I had to settle on one, my vote would be the Time-Lost Proto Drake, which has driven legions of players to the nuthouse in an endless struggle to find it, let alone kill it. Close behind would probably be Loque'nahak, another famous hunter pet. Curiously, it feels like most of the game's really well-known rare mobs are actually fairly recent additions to the game, although people who played during classic WoW might disagree.
And that got me to thinking: What is the game's most famous rare spawn? If I had to settle on one, my vote would be the Time-Lost Proto Drake, which has driven legions of players to the nuthouse in an endless struggle to find it, let alone kill it. Close behind would probably be Loque'nahak, another famous hunter pet. Curiously, it feels like most of the game's really well-known rare mobs are actually fairly recent additions to the game, although people who played during classic WoW might disagree.
Filed under: Breakfast Topics
Breakfast Topic: The game's most famous rare originally appeared on WoW Insider on Sat, 19 May 2012 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
ShowRaidFrame (0.4)
Change Log:
--------------------
v0.4
Added a message for when a /reload is required
v0.3
Now blocks other AddOns from "Hard Disabling" the Raid Frames
v0.2
Updated for 4.3
v0.1
Initial Release
Description:
--------------------
ShowRaidFrame always shows the Blizzard Raid Frames, including when you are solo
If you were looking to hide them instead, you can try out HideRaidFrame or one of the dozen other addons
ShowRaidFrame will override any of these addons
List of AddOns that hide the Raid Frames:
amiRaidHider - Curse
BadRaidFrames - WoWI
BRaidFrameRemover - WoWI
DisableBlizzFrame - Curse
DisableRaidFrames - Curse
DisableRaidParty - Curse
DismissBlizzardUI - Curse
HideBlizz - Curse
HideBlizzardRaidFrame - Curse
HideBlizzRaidFrame - Curseforge
HideBlizzRaidFrames - Curse
HideRaidFrame - Curse, WoWI
HideUnitFrames - Curse
NetoxicRaidFrameRemover - WoWI
no! CRFM - WoWI
Pi...
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v0.4
Added a message for when a /reload is required
v0.3
Now blocks other AddOns from "Hard Disabling" the Raid Frames
v0.2
Updated for 4.3
v0.1
Initial Release
Description:
--------------------
ShowRaidFrame always shows the Blizzard Raid Frames, including when you are solo
If you were looking to hide them instead, you can try out HideRaidFrame or one of the dozen other addons
ShowRaidFrame will override any of these addons
List of AddOns that hide the Raid Frames:
amiRaidHider - Curse
BadRaidFrames - WoWI
BRaidFrameRemover - WoWI
DisableBlizzFrame - Curse
DisableRaidFrames - Curse
DisableRaidParty - Curse
DismissBlizzardUI - Curse
HideBlizz - Curse
HideBlizzardRaidFrame - Curse
HideBlizzRaidFrame - Curseforge
HideBlizzRaidFrames - Curse
HideRaidFrame - Curse, WoWI
HideUnitFrames - Curse
NetoxicRaidFrameRemover - WoWI
no! CRFM - WoWI
Pi...
WoW Insider's Weekly Recap, featuring TradeChat's Panser
Welcome to the all-exciting weekly news recap featuring Panser of TradeChat! In our weekly recap, we'll be tackling the hottest news and whatever other kickin' rad items have come our way throughout the last week. This week's topics include:
- Better digsites for Mists of Pandaria
- Potential new warchiefs
- Diablo III transmog outfits
- Blizzard cleans up GAME's mess
- Real-life WoW abilities
Filed under: News items
WoW Insider's Weekly Recap, featuring TradeChat's Panser originally appeared on WoW Insider on Fri, 18 May 2012 20:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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WRUP: Diablo 3 Diablo 3 Diablo 3 Diablo 3 Diablo 3
Every week, just at the start of the weekend, we catch up with the WoW Insider staff and ask them, "What are you playing this week?" -- otherwise known as: WRUP. Join us to see what we're up to in and out of game, and catch us in the comments to let us know what you're playing, too!
Diablo III, man. Diablo III.
Diablo III Diablo III Diablo III Diablo III, Diablo III. Diablo 3? No, no, no: Diablo III.
So, Diablo III -- What aRe yoU Playing? This week's Diablo III: What's your preferred Diablo III class?
Diablo III, man. Diablo III.
Diablo III Diablo III Diablo III Diablo III, Diablo III. Diablo 3? No, no, no: Diablo III.
So, Diablo III -- What aRe yoU Playing? This week's Diablo III: What's your preferred Diablo III class?
Continue reading WRUP: Diablo 3 Diablo 3 Diablo 3 Diablo 3 Diablo 3
Filed under: WoW Insider Business, Diablo 3
WRUP: Diablo 3 Diablo 3 Diablo 3 Diablo 3 Diablo 3 originally appeared on WoW Insider on Fri, 18 May 2012 19:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Mists of Pandaria Beta: Engineering gets more fun toys
Engineers, keep getting excited for Mists of Pandaria, because we've just got even more toys to make our favorite profession unequivocally still the best profession. With the recent beta patch, we've seen some new datamined recipes for engineering goodies such as Blingtron 4000, a fabulously wealthy robot companion who gives people gifts, and the Depleted-Kyparium Rocket, a new rocket mount built by engineers.
The real treat, however, is the Thermal Anvil, a new item that drops a portable anvil and forge at the engineer's feet. Yes, you read that right -- engineers are going to be able to deploy a portable anvil.
But wait, there's more. Did you want to slap some Watergliding Jets on your shoes to make swimming a breeze? What about a brand new Wormhole Generator for the Pandaria continent? Maybe you've like to pair a gathering profession with your engineering to make the best use of some brand new Mist-Piercing Goggles? Engineers, Blizzard has heard our call for more fun stuff and it is delivering. I can't wait to see what's next. Engineering -- best profession!
It's open warfare between Alliance and Horde in Mists of Pandaria, World of Warcraft's next expansion. Jump into five new levels with new talents and class mechanics, try the new monk class, and create a pandaren character to ally with either Horde or Alliance. Look for expansion basics in our Mists FAQ, or dig into our spring press event coverage for more details!
The real treat, however, is the Thermal Anvil, a new item that drops a portable anvil and forge at the engineer's feet. Yes, you read that right -- engineers are going to be able to deploy a portable anvil.
But wait, there's more. Did you want to slap some Watergliding Jets on your shoes to make swimming a breeze? What about a brand new Wormhole Generator for the Pandaria continent? Maybe you've like to pair a gathering profession with your engineering to make the best use of some brand new Mist-Piercing Goggles? Engineers, Blizzard has heard our call for more fun stuff and it is delivering. I can't wait to see what's next. Engineering -- best profession!
It's open warfare between Alliance and Horde in Mists of Pandaria, World of Warcraft's next expansion. Jump into five new levels with new talents and class mechanics, try the new monk class, and create a pandaren character to ally with either Horde or Alliance. Look for expansion basics in our Mists FAQ, or dig into our spring press event coverage for more details!
Filed under: Mists of Pandaria
Mists of Pandaria Beta: Engineering gets more fun toys originally appeared on WoW Insider on Fri, 18 May 2012 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
WoW Moviewatch: Don't Make Me Get My Main
Don't Make Me Get My Main by Legs and Cranius won first prize in the BlizzCon 2009 machinima contest. It's hard to believe that was nearly three years ago; time flies when you're ganking newbs, I guess.
With Mists of Pandaria looming around the corner like a Defias thug with bad intentions, it's time for us all to remember: That newb you gank today could actually be a PvP superstar. Choose your targets wisely.
Interested in the wide world of machinima? We have new movies every weekday here on WoW Moviewatch! Have suggestions for machinima we ought to feature? Toss us an email at moviewatch@wowinsider.com.
With Mists of Pandaria looming around the corner like a Defias thug with bad intentions, it's time for us all to remember: That newb you gank today could actually be a PvP superstar. Choose your targets wisely.
Interested in the wide world of machinima? We have new movies every weekday here on WoW Moviewatch! Have suggestions for machinima we ought to feature? Toss us an email at moviewatch@wowinsider.com.
Filed under: WoW Moviewatch
WoW Moviewatch: Don't Make Me Get My Main originally appeared on WoW Insider on Fri, 18 May 2012 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Dungeon Mastery: Shado-pan Monastery
Kun-Lai Summit is host to the Shado-pan Monastery. In Mists of Pandaria, you'll undoubtedly get a chance to experience and help rid the instance of Sha influence. Megan and I decided to check the place out and see what the deal is. We teamed up before when she carried me kindly tanked for me in the Stormstout Brewery. Like last time, I healed on my holy priest, Megan tanked on her druid, and we were accompanied with two hunters and an enhancement shaman. Your group needs to be at minimum level 87 in order to queue.
The video above is a little under 50 minutes long. We would've been able to move quicker if I hadn't been in combat all the time.
Yeesh. Even the Matticus needs a drink from time to time.
Gu Cloudstrike
Cloudstrike is the first boss your group will challenge. You'll run into Cloudstrike outside on a plateau just as you leave the first chamber. It's a three-phase encounter involving Cloudstrike and a flying serpent.
The video above is a little under 50 minutes long. We would've been able to move quicker if I hadn't been in combat all the time.
Yeesh. Even the Matticus needs a drink from time to time.
Gu Cloudstrike
Cloudstrike is the first boss your group will challenge. You'll run into Cloudstrike outside on a plateau just as you leave the first chamber. It's a three-phase encounter involving Cloudstrike and a flying serpent.
Continue reading Dungeon Mastery: Shado-pan Monastery
Filed under: Analysis / Opinion, Mists of Pandaria
Dungeon Mastery: Shado-pan Monastery originally appeared on WoW Insider on Fri, 18 May 2012 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
The Lawbringer: Blizzard and Valve settle on DOTA
Pop law abounds in The Lawbringer, your weekly dose of WoW, the law, video games and the MMO genre. Mathew McCurley takes you through the world running parallel to the games we love and enjoy, full of rules, regulations, and esoteroic topics that slip through the cracks.
One of the highest-profile disputes in the gaming industry has come to a settlement agreement. Blizzard has agreed that it will back off from Valve's use of the DOTA trademark for commercial use, while Blizzard retains noncommercial use of the term for modders, map creators, and the community revolving around the game. In addition to the commercial/non-commercial separation, Blizzard has officially changed the name of its upcoming Blizzard DOTA to Blizzard All-Stars, so expect a new branding push soon. At the end of the day, I am still bewildered as to why we're fighting over DOTA, an acronym and phrase that comes packed with baggage and various connotations.
Back in 2010, Rob Pardo told Eurogamer essentially that trademarking DOTA was a slap in the face to the community that created the genre, and for a company that built a great deal of its success on mods, it seemed genuinely out of place for Valve. While everything is always about money, sometimes things are about money just a little less. With its own products announced using the DOTA name and former-DOTA developers having joined S2 Games and Riot Games to create Heroes of Newerth and League of Legends respectively, the MOBA genre is healthy.
One of the highest-profile disputes in the gaming industry has come to a settlement agreement. Blizzard has agreed that it will back off from Valve's use of the DOTA trademark for commercial use, while Blizzard retains noncommercial use of the term for modders, map creators, and the community revolving around the game. In addition to the commercial/non-commercial separation, Blizzard has officially changed the name of its upcoming Blizzard DOTA to Blizzard All-Stars, so expect a new branding push soon. At the end of the day, I am still bewildered as to why we're fighting over DOTA, an acronym and phrase that comes packed with baggage and various connotations.
Back in 2010, Rob Pardo told Eurogamer essentially that trademarking DOTA was a slap in the face to the community that created the genre, and for a company that built a great deal of its success on mods, it seemed genuinely out of place for Valve. While everything is always about money, sometimes things are about money just a little less. With its own products announced using the DOTA name and former-DOTA developers having joined S2 Games and Riot Games to create Heroes of Newerth and League of Legends respectively, the MOBA genre is healthy.
Continue reading The Lawbringer: Blizzard and Valve settle on DOTA
Filed under: Analysis / Opinion, The Lawbringer
The Lawbringer: Blizzard and Valve settle on DOTA originally appeared on WoW Insider on Fri, 18 May 2012 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Mists of Pandaria Beta: Horde and Alliance Incarnation moonkin forms
Things just got real in the Mists of Pandaria beta, folks. With the most recent patch, the new moonkin forms for the druid talent Incarnation have hit MMO-Champion. I don't really have much to say other than Blizzard just might be opening a can of worms here for druid players. Armored moonkin forms actually look pretty awesome.
Druids, run with this one. While Incarnation is going to have its own special models, attaching armor to the existing moonkin form might have proven easier than imagined. Could druids get the option in the future to augment their forms with their own armor choices? Not yet, but Incarnation's forms are already shaping up to be pretty exciting for druids. Now, to dust off my druid ...
Druids, run with this one. While Incarnation is going to have its own special models, attaching armor to the existing moonkin form might have proven easier than imagined. Could druids get the option in the future to augment their forms with their own armor choices? Not yet, but Incarnation's forms are already shaping up to be pretty exciting for druids. Now, to dust off my druid ...
Filed under: Druid, Mists of Pandaria
Mists of Pandaria Beta: Horde and Alliance Incarnation moonkin forms originally appeared on WoW Insider on Fri, 18 May 2012 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Addon Spotlight: Mailbag 5
Each week, WoW Insider's Mathew McCurley brings you a fresh look at reader-submitted UIs as well as Addon Spotlight, which 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.
As the Mists of Pandaria beta rolls along (lots of monks are on the beta -- it's a joke about rolling), almost all of the zones are open to testing and nearing the level cap. Soon, very soon, Blizzard will flip that switch and we will be able to enable addons and it will be glorious. Until then, there are many questions about the current version of World of Warcraft (Cataclysm) that many people would like to have answered.
If you've got a question, answer, addon recommendation, complaint, invoice, or other correspondence, you should email Addon Spotlight's amazing author Mathew McCurley at mat@wowinsider.com. Through that email, you will reach me and my eyes. Let's get going.
In honor of Diablo, (H)el(l)ephant
Our first email comes from reader Jmaximus, who sounds like a totally badass paladin on the Thunderhorn server. Any name with Maximus in it is going to intimidate me to some degree. Anyway, Jmaximus has an addon recommendation for the lot of you, so thank him, because this one is pretty cool. Elephant!
As the Mists of Pandaria beta rolls along (lots of monks are on the beta -- it's a joke about rolling), almost all of the zones are open to testing and nearing the level cap. Soon, very soon, Blizzard will flip that switch and we will be able to enable addons and it will be glorious. Until then, there are many questions about the current version of World of Warcraft (Cataclysm) that many people would like to have answered.
If you've got a question, answer, addon recommendation, complaint, invoice, or other correspondence, you should email Addon Spotlight's amazing author Mathew McCurley at mat@wowinsider.com. Through that email, you will reach me and my eyes. Let's get going.
In honor of Diablo, (H)el(l)ephant
Our first email comes from reader Jmaximus, who sounds like a totally badass paladin on the Thunderhorn server. Any name with Maximus in it is going to intimidate me to some degree. Anyway, Jmaximus has an addon recommendation for the lot of you, so thank him, because this one is pretty cool. Elephant!
Continue reading Addon Spotlight: Mailbag 5
Filed under: Add-Ons, AddOn Spotlight
Addon Spotlight: Mailbag 5 originally appeared on WoW Insider on Fri, 18 May 2012 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
ShowRaidFrame (0.3)
Change Log:
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v0.3
Now blocks other AddOns from "Hard Disabling" the Raid Frames
v0.2
Updated for 4.3
v0.1
Initial Release
Description:
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ShowRaidFrame always shows the Blizzard Raid Frames, including when you are solo
If you were looking to hide them instead, you can try out HideRaidFrame or one of the dozen other addons
ShowRaidFrame will override any of these addons
List of AddOns that hide the Raid Frames:
amiRaidHider - Curse
BadRaidFrames - WoWI
BRaidFrameRemover - WoWI
DisableBlizzFrame - Curse
DisableRaidFrames - Curse
DisableRaidParty - Curse
DismissBlizzardUI - Curse
HideBlizz - Curse
HideBlizzardRaidFrame - Curse
HideBlizzRaidFrame - Curseforge
HideBlizzRaidFrames - Curse
HideRaidFrame - Curse, WoWI
HideUnitFrames - Curse
NetoxicRaidFrameRemover - WoWI
no! CRFM - WoWI
Pi...
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v0.3
Now blocks other AddOns from "Hard Disabling" the Raid Frames
v0.2
Updated for 4.3
v0.1
Initial Release
Description:
--------------------
ShowRaidFrame always shows the Blizzard Raid Frames, including when you are solo
If you were looking to hide them instead, you can try out HideRaidFrame or one of the dozen other addons
ShowRaidFrame will override any of these addons
List of AddOns that hide the Raid Frames:
amiRaidHider - Curse
BadRaidFrames - WoWI
BRaidFrameRemover - WoWI
DisableBlizzFrame - Curse
DisableRaidFrames - Curse
DisableRaidParty - Curse
DismissBlizzardUI - Curse
HideBlizz - Curse
HideBlizzardRaidFrame - Curse
HideBlizzRaidFrame - Curseforge
HideBlizzRaidFrames - Curse
HideRaidFrame - Curse, WoWI
HideUnitFrames - Curse
NetoxicRaidFrameRemover - WoWI
no! CRFM - WoWI
Pi...
Phat Loot Phriday: Simple Hand Crossbow
When last we left our heroes, they'd hopped in a motorcycle to ride into the sunset -- and take a boat to Pandaria. However, they lack a map and live in a microcosm that represents the overall Blizzard community, so they cannot simply walk into Pandaria. Also, click click click click click click click click ...
"I didn't think Panda-land would be so dark," Throgg commented. His eyes narrowed beneath the ridged line of his immense brow. "I don't mean young person and black jeans dark. I mean like actually hard to see. Did we take the wrong boat?"
The pair walked along a curved, narrow path. Oddly, each side of the path was closed off with walls and vines. They couldn't travel far from the walkway. "Still can't get the bike started. We're hoofing it."
Throgg pursed his lips as he look around. Suddenly, he unlatched the enormous battle-axe from his back and shouted. "To arms! Undead ahead, and they're attacking!"
Lolegolas let loose a battle cry and reached for his bow. With a practiced growl, he grasped where it should have been and pulled out a Simple Hand Crossbow. The blood elf pulled up short immediately. "Wait, what in Metzen's name is this?"
The orc cocked his head to the side. "They make crossbows that small? When did you get that?"
"Is it just me, or do those undead look funny?" Lolegolas said.
"We're not in Pandaria," Throgg said. "We really need to go back the way we came."
Lolegolas sighed as he turned around, ignoring the undead behind them. "This is great. We're losing an entire week to this nonsense."
Throgg blinked as they returned to the boat. "Uh. Where's Spot?"
Phat Loot Phriday brings you the scoop on some of the most ... interesting ... loot in the World of Warcraft, often viewed through the eyes of the stalwart Throgg and indelible Lolegolas. Suggest items you think we should feature by emailing mikeg@wowinsider.com.
"I didn't think Panda-land would be so dark," Throgg commented. His eyes narrowed beneath the ridged line of his immense brow. "I don't mean young person and black jeans dark. I mean like actually hard to see. Did we take the wrong boat?"
The pair walked along a curved, narrow path. Oddly, each side of the path was closed off with walls and vines. They couldn't travel far from the walkway. "Still can't get the bike started. We're hoofing it."
Throgg pursed his lips as he look around. Suddenly, he unlatched the enormous battle-axe from his back and shouted. "To arms! Undead ahead, and they're attacking!"
Lolegolas let loose a battle cry and reached for his bow. With a practiced growl, he grasped where it should have been and pulled out a Simple Hand Crossbow. The blood elf pulled up short immediately. "Wait, what in Metzen's name is this?"
The orc cocked his head to the side. "They make crossbows that small? When did you get that?"
"Is it just me, or do those undead look funny?" Lolegolas said.
"We're not in Pandaria," Throgg said. "We really need to go back the way we came."
Lolegolas sighed as he turned around, ignoring the undead behind them. "This is great. We're losing an entire week to this nonsense."
Throgg blinked as they returned to the boat. "Uh. Where's Spot?"
Phat Loot Phriday brings you the scoop on some of the most ... interesting ... loot in the World of Warcraft, often viewed through the eyes of the stalwart Throgg and indelible Lolegolas. Suggest items you think we should feature by emailing mikeg@wowinsider.com.
Filed under: Phat Loot Phriday
Phat Loot Phriday: Simple Hand Crossbow originally appeared on WoW Insider on Fri, 18 May 2012 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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