Rift: Class Build Help (Switching Roles and Souls)

There's a Soul Tree Calculator.  It's basic compared to what WOWHead has but you might find it useful.
http://rift.zam.com/en/stc.html

A second calculator.
http://riftbase.com/calc.php

How to switch roles (cleric, mage, rogue, warrior)  and souls--especially see Kliknik's information about half way down this forum page and Fergie F Ferguson's posting right underneath.
http://forums.riftgame.com/archive/index.php/t-66601.html?s=a21996d169ec5bd63429d657746ff25c

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All About Crowd Control (By Class)

BBB mentioned this summary article about crowd control and how it is done by class.  Spells and abilities that the various classes use are described with photos with practical applications listed.
http://sharpenyourclaws.blogspot.com/2010/11/so-i-think-it-is-time-for-another.html

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Class-Specific Quests Removed from Cataclysm

Class-specific quests have been removed from the game.  This saves programming costs and allows Blizzard to homogenize the classes further.
http://wow.joystiq.com/2010/10/21/cataclysm-class-specific-quests-removed/

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Buffs and Debuffs by Class

This is a list of all the buffs and debuffs currently (Patch 4.0.1) available at the Jaded Alt's website.  If you know of others, please let Windsoar know.
http://www.jadedalt.com/2010/10/19/buffs-debuffs-by-class/

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MUST READ Summaries of General and Class Changes UPDATED

The Pot has been working hard to provide general and class changes we will see in Patch 4.0.1 once the durn thing works.  Here are the general overall changes, including a link to a gem conversion chart.
http://www.mmomeltingpot.com/2010/10/one-stop-shop-for-your-general-knowledge-in-patch-4-0-1/

And here are class specific changes.
http://www.mmomeltingpot.com/2010/10/one-stop-shop-for-your-classrace-in-wow-patch-4-0-1/

Here's a list of 4.0.1 class survival guides compiled by Jaded Alt.
http://www.jadedalt.com/2010/10/10/4-0-1-survival-class-guides/

UPDATE: I am putting class specific information into the Class Tabs above.  Look for listings in blue.  Blue equals Patch 4.0.1 or Cataclysm info.  I'll try to spell out what is in each link and eventually will remove all pre-Patch 4.0.1 information.  But that has to wait.  I'm concentrating on adding new information as I find it right now, not removing outdated info.

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Blizzard Lists Class Mechanic Changes

Here is a short summary of the class mechanics changes that hit with Patch 4.0.1 tomorrow.
http://wow.joystiq.com/2010/10/11/upcoming-class-mechanic-changes-in-patch-4-0-1/

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RESOURCES COURTESY OF IMRAITH

Imraith the Aloof has complied several nice lists of resourcees on her blog.  Check out the Pages section on the right for class-specific macros, links to gear and class resources, profession info, and some Auction House material.  Looks like she has a good eye for helpful information and the knack for organizing it well.  This is definitely a resource to check out.
http://imraithdossantos.blogspot.com/

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Playing/Defeating Hunters in PVP

Tips on defeating hunters in PVP, written by a hunter.
http://outdps.com/2010/07/05/how-to-fight-a-hunter-in-pvp/

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Cataclysm Talent Previews

Blizzard has started releasing talent previews for some classes (druid, priest, rogue, shaman). WOW Head has set up a page on their site to review this information.
http://www.wowhead.com/blog=159333

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Frostheim's ICC DPS Analysis By Spec

WOW Insider just posted Frostheim's analysis of 25-man DPS output in Icecrown Citadel areas by spec using World of Logs data.  This is an average that does not include Death Knights for reasons explained in the article.
http://www.wow.com/2010/05/06/icc-dps-analysis-by-spec/

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WOW Head Database Improvements

WOW Head has added new filters and pages to their database.  This article lists and explains the new features.
http://www.wowhead.com/blog=153764

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CATACLYSM CHANGES BY CLASS

Since Blizzard announced how each class will change once Cataclysm will hit, WOW Insider is publishing a series of articles about each class (and a few on tanking changes).  I'll post them all here and add more as they are published.

Death Knight
http://www.wow.com/2010/04/08/cataclysm-class-changes-death-knight/

http://www.wow.com/2010/04/09/more-cataclysm-change-details-for-death-knights/

http://www.wow.com/2010/04/10/cataclysm-class-changes-death-knight-analysis/

Druid
http://www.wow.com/2010/04/09/cataclysm-class-changes-druid/

http://www.wow.com/2010/04/10/more-cataclysm-change-details-for-druids/

Balance Druid
http://www.wow.com/2010/04/10/cataclysm-class-changes-balance-druid-analysis/

Feral Druid
http://www.wow.com/2010/04/10/cataclysm-class-changes-feral-druid-analysis/

Frost Mage
http://frostisthenewblack.wordpress.com/2010/04/10/lets-do-the-time-warp-agaaaiiiiiinnnn/

Hunter
http://www.wow.com/2010/04/09/cataclysm-class-changes-hunter/

http://www.wow.com/2010/04/09/cataclysm-class-changes-hunter-analysis/

http://huntsmanslodge.com/6218/some-thoughts-on-the-cataclysm-hunter-class-preview.htm

Hunter Pets
http://www.wow.com/2010/04/15/scattered-shots-hunter-pets-in-cataclysm/

The New Stable UI (from Cataclysm Beta)
http://www.maniasarcania.com/2010/07/14/early-look-at-new-stable-ui/

Screenshots of the New Monkey and Fox Pets
http://www.maniasarcania.com/2010/07/05/cataclysm-screenshots-fox-monkey/

Mage
http://www.wow.com/2010/04/10/cataclysm-class-changes-mage/

http://www.isheepthings.com/blog/cataclysm-mage-class-preview-and-review/

http://www.wow.com/2010/04/10/more-cataclysm-changes-for-mages/

http://www.wow.com/2010/04/11/cataclysm-class-changes-mage-analysis/

Paladin
http://www.wow.com/2010/04/14/cataclysm-class-changes-paladin/

http://www.wow.com/2010/04/14/paladin-cataclysm-clarifications/

http://www.wow.com/2010/04/15/analysis-of-the-paladin-cataclysm-class-preview/

Priest
http://www.wow.com/2010/04/08/cataclysm-class-changes-priest/

http://www.wow.com/2010/04/09/more-cataclysm-details-for-priests/

http://www.wow.com/2010/04/08/analysis-of-the-priest-cataclysm-class-preview/

Tanking as a Death Knight
http://www.wow.com/2010/04/07/thoughts-on-the-death-knight-tanking-change/

Tanking as a Blood Death Knight
http://www.wow.com/2010/04/06/cataclysm-blood-will-be-the-only-death-knight-tanking-tree/

Tanking Stat Changes
http://www.wow.com/2010/04/07/the-light-and-how-to-swing-it-tanking-stat-changes-in-cataclysm/

Rogues
http://www.wow.com/2010/04/09/cataclysm-class-changes-rogue/

http://www.wow.com/2010/04/09/more-cataclysm-details-for-rogues/

http://www.wow.com/2010/04/09/cataclysm-class-changes-rogue-analysis/

Shamans
http://www.wow.com/2010/04/07/cataclysm-class-changes-shaman/

Shamans Analysis
http://www.wow.com/2010/04/07/analysis-of-the-shaman-cataclysm-class-preview/

Shamans and Warlocks
http://www.wow.com/2010/04/07/more-cataclysm-change-details-for-shaman-and-warlocks/

Warlock
http://www.wow.com/2010/04/07/cataclysm-class-changes-warlock/

WOW Insider says each of the new spells are previewed in Icecrown Citadel.
http://www.wow.com/2010/04/09/cataclysm-class-skills-previewed-in-icecrown-citadel/

Role play in Cataclysm
http://www.wow.com/2010/04/11/all-the-worlds-a-stage-cataclysm-class-changes-and-their-impac/

WOW Insider reminds role players to start preparing their story lines for Cataclysm now.

http://www.wow.com/2010/07/04/all-the-worlds-a-stage-start-planting-your-seeds-for-cataclysm/

Class Changes Impact PvP
http://www.wow.com/2010/04/15/the-art-of-war-craft-the-impact-of-cataclysm-class-changes-on/

Raiding
http://www.wow.com/2010/04/16/ready-check-cataclysm-class-changes-and-their-effects-on-raidin/


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Cataclysm Class Previews, Rage for Druids and Warriors and Heroic Strike

Blizzard has announced they will preview class changes coming in Cataclysm shortly.
http://www.wow.com/2010/04/06/cataclysm-class-previews-coming-soon/

They've also announced changes to how rage works for druids and warriors when Cataclysm hits.
http://www.wow.com/2010/04/05/rage-normalization-in-cataclysm/

WOW Insider has posted a "quick and dirty" article about what this means for warriors.  I'll add the druid information here when it is written.
http://www.wow.com/2010/04/05/a-quick-and-dirty-guide-to-rage-normalization-for-warriors/

WOW Insider had just posted an article about how rage was broken when it comes to warriors. You might want to read this for further background if you are not that familiar with rage.
http://www.wow.com/2010/04/02/the-care-and-feeding-of-warriors-terror-fear-loathing-and-rag/

There will also be changes to heroic strike.
http://www.wow.com/2010/04/05/heroic-strike-changes-in-cataclysm/

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25 Man Heroic Lich King Taken Down (without Mages or DPS Shamans)

This article talks a bit about the first 25 man taking down of the Lich King, then turns into an interesting discussion of the raid class makeup.  There were no mages or DPS shamans, for instance. http://www.empoweredfire.com/2010/03/30/sunwelld-again-heroic-lich-king/

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BATTLEGROUNDS: GUIDE TO DEFEATING VARIOUS CLASSES

Are you having trouble fighting a certain class?  WOW Insider is doing a series on strategies to counter the various classes which tell you what you are going to be up against.  It's general but may provide hints to help you kill a group of players you always have trouble with.  And if you play this class, you may find hints to improve your game.

I'll update the list as Zach writes more of his introductory guides.

Fighting Death Knights
http://www.wow.com/2010/01/23/the-art-of-war-craft-introductory-guide-to-fighting-death-knig/

Fighting Druids
http://www.wow.com/2010/01/18/the-art-of-war-craft-introductory-guide-to-fighting-druids/

Fighting Hunters (part one)
http://www.wow.com/2010/02/01/the-art-of-war-craft-introductory-guide-to-fighting-hunters/

Fighting Hunters (part two)
http://www.wow.com/2010/02/04/the-art-of-war-craft-introductory-guide-to-fighting-hunters-p/

Fighting Mages
http://www.wow.com/2010/02/11/the-art-of-war-craft-introductory-guide-to-fighting-mages/

Fighting Paladins
http://www.wow.com/2010/02/18/the-art-of-war-craft-introductory-guide-to-fighting-paladins/

Fighting Priests (part one)
http://www.wow.com/2010/02/25/the-art-of-war-craft-introductory-guide-to-fighting-priests/

Fighting Priests (part two)
http://www.wow.com/2010/02/26/introductory-guide-to-fighting-priests-part-2/

Fighting Rogues (part one)
http://www.wow.com/2010/03/05/the-art-of-war-craft-introductory-guide-to-fighting-rogues/

Fighting Rogues (part two)
http://www.wow.com/2010/03/05/introductory-guide-to-fighting-rogues-part-2/

Fighting Rogues (part three)
http://www.wow.com/2010/03/07/introductory-guide-to-fighting-rogues-part-3/

Fighting Rogues (part four)
http://www.wow.com/2010/03/11/the-art-of-war-craft-introductory-guide-to-fighting-rogues-pa/

Fighting Warlocks
http://www.wow.com/2010/03/26/the-art-of-war-craft-introductory-guide-to-fighting-warlocks/

http://www.wow.com/2010/04/22/the-art-of-war-craft-three-kinds-of-warlocks-and-how-to-kill-t/

Fighting Warriors (part one)
http://www.wow.com/2010/04/29/the-art-of-war-craft-introductory-guide-to-fighting-warriors/

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Most Popular Level 80s and Their Trees

News on which classes (and which tree among class) are most popular at Level 80 currently (hint:  DKs and Paladins).  There are some disclaimers but it is an interesting read.
http://armorydatamine.wordpress.com/2010/01/11/appetite-for-destruction/

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Armory Data Mining Looks at Race and Class

The Armory Data Mining Site looks at the race and class distribution in WOW.  Bottom line:  No one likes trolls, especially troll warriors. Dwarf rogues aren't too popular, either.
http://armorydatamine.wordpress.com/2009/10/16/ebony-and-ivory/

UPDATE:  A guest stats person looks at the feral druids using modern statistical techniques to decide how many current players (probably just Level 80s) are bears and how many are cats.
http://armorydatamine.wordpress.com/2010/03/02/druid-cats-and-bears-again/

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Transcript of BlizzCon's Cataclysm Class/Items/Professions Panel

http://www.wow.com/2009/08/21/blizzcon-2009-class-items-and-professions-panel-live-blog/

MMO Champion is doing a great recap of everything on their site on their front page (currently).

http://www.mmo-champion.com/

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WOW Cataclysm Leak and New Race/Class Combos Speculation

MMO Champion is researching what the next expansion pack for WOW (named Cataclysm) will be like. There are lore spoilers in this information so don't look if you don't want to know. I've posted the summary at WOW Insider but for the most information follow the link to the MMO Champion website. Most of this will be released publicly at BlizzCon apparently.

http://www.wow.com/2009/08/14/world-of-warcraft-cataclysm-leaked-by-mmo-champion/#continued

The possible new race and class combinations are discussed here. I can't say all this speculation on the next expansion pack or upcoming patch interests me terribly but here is the information for those who want to know.

http://www.wow.com/2009/08/14/new-race-class-combinations-datamined/#continued

Big Bear Butt has written an interesting reaction to the Cataclysm changes.

http://thebigbearbutt.com/2009/08/14/speculation-on-cataclysm/

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