Category Archives: cataclysm

Top Five Spells to Interrupt

Posted on December 26, 2010 by Melissa

I have a special place in my heart for Top 5 lists. They’re short, concise, and easy to rattle off. Maybe it’s from that special place in my heart reserved for Rob Gordon from High Fidelity. But either way, here’s … Continue reading →

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Magmaw Healing Strategy

Posted on December 23, 2010 by Melissa

1. Overview 2. Boss Abilities 3. The Fight 4. Healing Strategy 5. Conclusion 1. Overview The Magmaw encounter is considered a gear check. There is a fairly forgiving enrage mechanic, so most of the check will fall on your tanks … Continue reading →

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Blackwing Descent – Omnitron Defense System

Posted on December 15, 2010 by Melissa

Alternate title: THE HEALER RECKONING So on Monday, a rag tag band of people mostly from our raid group took on Omnitron Defense System in Blackwing Descent. After 21 attempts, we got it down. 1. Overview 2. Boss Abilities 3. … Continue reading →

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Easily Attainable Restoration Shaman Gear

Posted on December 12, 2010 by Melissa

This is not a comprehensive, nor best in slot list for pre-raiding, but is however a set of gear options that should be relatively easy to get. I am going to try to rely on drops as little as possible, … Continue reading →

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Baddest Deathwing Screenshot ever.

Posted on December 11, 2010 by Melissa

So I was questing around in Uldum when Deathwing came to town. The zone’s occupants exulted with anticipation of completing the Stood in the Fire achievement. I had been lucky enough to catch a flambé by Deathwing before Cataclysm hit … Continue reading →

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What healing looks like right now

Posted on December 10, 2010 by Melissa

I spent a long, long yesterday going all the way from 84 to 85. That level is on a scale entirely different from the other 4 before it, let me tell you. Especially nearing 4am, with .5% to go until … Continue reading →

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Sleepless in Cataclysm

Posted on December 7, 2010 by Melissa

Dragons and fossils and floor quests, oh my! So after a first whirlwind night of every single person slamming into the hallway where the flight trainer is in Stormwind, lighting on special tricks like targetting Bralla Cloudwing via a command, … Continue reading →

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