Enjoying the Unexpected

Thanks to the Pot, I found this little essay about enjoying the few fun touches in WOW.
http://raging-monkeys.blogspot.com/2010/09/world-of-warcraft-secrets-dalarans.html

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Learn to Make Machinima UPDATED

WOW Insider pointed me toward this site that is geared toward helping folks learn to make machinima.  If you are curious, this is a good place to start.
http://wowdirectors.com/

UPDATE: Now there's a guide to WOW's model viewer.  Thanks to WOW Insider for pointing out part one.
http://www.gamecreds.com/util/blog/lesson-wow-model-viewer-olibith-6

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Kotick Insults Independent Game Publishers Everywhere

At a Bank of America Merrill Lynch conference last week, Kotick insulted independent game developers by saying Bungie was "probably the last remaining high quality independent developer."  This has sparked some reaction among independent developers, of which Bungie is no longer one since they've taken Activision's money and signed a 10-year publishing deal.
http://kotaku.com/5645940/an-open-letter-from-a-former-bungie-vp-to-bobby-kotick

If you want to hear the whole 45 minute spiel from the conference, the link is in the above.  Thanks, Kotaku!

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The Protection Paladin (Patch 4.0.1)

Based on the public test realm information for Patch 4.0.1 (i.e., Cataclysm), here is what the protection paladin will look like once Cataclysm hits.
http://ferarro.blogspot.com/2010/09/protection-breakdown-401.html

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Preview of Cataclysm Gnomes Starting Zone

Blizzard has posted a preview of the new Tinkertown starting zone.
http://wow.joystiq.com/2010/09/22/cataclysm-beta-welcome-to-new-tinkertown/#continued

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Cataclysm Battlegrounds and PvP and Gear

A summary of what PvP and Battlegrounds game mechanics will look like once Cataclysm arrives.
http://wow.joystiq.com/2010/09/23/the-art-of-war-craft-the-shape-of-cataclysm-battlegrounds-pvp/

More info.  The author thinks Cataclysm PvP will kill solo play.
http://wow.joystiq.com/2010/09/30/the-art-of-war-craft-building-your-battleground-kill-crew/

UPDATE;  Battlegrounds PvP Gear in Patch 4.0.1
http://cynwise.wordpress.com/2010/10/12/battleground-pvp-gear-in-4-0-1/

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Automated Auction House Undercutting UPDATED

WOW Insider describes a plug-in for the Quick Auctions addon that allows automated posting to Quick Auctions.  A must for the Goblin on your gift list!
http://wow.joystiq.com/2010/09/22/gold-capped-quick-auctions-poster-does-the-undercutting-for-you/

UPDATE:  Patch 4.0.1 (the pre-Cataclysm patch) trashed Quick Auctions 3.  I've heard goblins recomment ZeroAuctions instead.  Here's the download link.  I have no idea how good this is, but if you are desperate....
http://wow.curse.com/downloads/wow-addons/details/zeroauctions.aspx

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