Posts Tagged ‘talents’

World of Warcraft: Cataclysm Mastery System Preview

A recent post outlines what we’ll be seeing in the new Mastery System coming up in Cataclysm:

Last week, we gave you an early look at the changes we’re making to the stat system in World of Warcraft: Cataclysm, and explained how these changes will ultimately provide players with more interesting gear choices and make stats easier to understand. Today we’d like to go into more detail about a brand-new feature that’s an integral part of this overhaul: the Mastery system, a set of new game mechanics designed to allow players to become better at what makes their chosen talent tree cool or unique. With this system, we want to accomplish three things: give players more freedom in how they allocate talent points, simplify some of the “kitchen sinky” talents that try to do too much at once, and add a new stat to high-level gear that makes you better at your chosen role.

Cataclysm: What to Look Forward To

Mem looks at the upcoming changes to World of Warcraft in the coming Cataclysm expansion:

Cataclysm is coming and big changes are coming with it. The entire World of Warcraft universe is gearing up for it and the excitement is almost palpable. You can see it on in the chatter on forums across the web, and if player speculation and Blizzard announcements aren’t enough, you can feel it first hand with the earthquakes that are currently shaking the in game world.

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Big Guide to Tanking

Messiah has written “Big Guide to Tanking” and did an outstanding job!

Before you actually go out and tank, make sure you are set and ready to assume the role. This may sound overly simplistic; however some players who have never tanked do not understand how important some things truly are. As a last resort any tanking class can shift into their tanking stance / form / presence / aura and tank an enemy really quick, however that is not good enough for all but the shortest time frames (a pull gone wrong in an instance). If you are going to tank for a group you really MUST ensure you are geared as a tank and have your talents spent in tanking talents.