CATACLYSM SURVIVOR'S GUIDE

Flame Shock has written a very good guide to all the Cataclysm changes. There are links to maps for the dungeon entrances and leveling zones, too.  This is PvE only but a Must Read.  Many thanks to Pot for recommending it.
http://flameshock.blogspot.com/2010/11/cataclysm-pve-survivors-guide.html

The following are lists of articles that cover Cataclysm changes and new items:

WOW Head has posted links to answers for the most searched Cataclysm topics on their site.
http://www.wowhead.com/blog=176356/faqs-of-the-week

Here are a few things to do to prepare for Cataclysm.
http://www.frostnova.ch/tachyon/blogArticle.do?action=view&topic=Cataclysm%20Preparation

Overlooked changes (two-part article)
http://psynister.wordpress.com/2010/12/02/overlooked-changes/

http://psynister.wordpress.com/2010/12/06/more-overlooked-changes/

Rohan has found some quest mobs have a different level of difficulty and thinks they are set up to be a challenge for solo players.
http://blessingofkings.blogspot.com/2010/12/new-quest-mobs.html

Kotaku has tips and videos of Cataclysm's changes for players who quit the game and are now returning.
http://kotaku.com/5705366/preparing-for-cataclysmic-return-to-world-of-warcraft

Changes to leveling requirements for zones.
http://judging-chasey.blogspot.com/2010/12/revised-leveling-zones-in-cataclysm.html

WOW Head pointed out new Blizzard information on several Cataclysm topics--Reputation gain from tabards, how low level players get glyphs.  There is also an entertaining video and one about running WOW on Android phones.
http://www.wowhead.com/blog=175687/news-roundup-city-tabard-reputation-clarified-low-level-glyphs-videos

Profession Updates and Changes
http://wow.joystiq.com/2010/12/04/countdown-to-cataclysm-profession-updates-and-changes/

WOW Head's video guide to Cataclysm instance entrances.
http://www.wowhead.com/blog=173564/how-to-find-cataclysm-instance-entrances

Changes to PvP
http://wow.joystiq.com/2010/12/07/cataclysm-101-a-guide-to-pvp-changes-and-challenges/

Reputation Rewards
http://wow.joystiq.com/2010/12/07/a-cataclysm-101-guide-for-reputation-rewards/

Tanking Cheat Sheet (Cataclysm Dungeon Bosses in Two Parts)
http://swordboard.wordpress.com/2010/12/03/cataclysm-tanking-cheat-sheet/

http://swordboard.wordpress.com/2010/12/06/cheat-sheet-part-2/

Dungeon Video Guide: Argaloth
http://www.wowhead.com/blog=176811/tankspot-cataclysm-raid-videos-argaloth-and-omnitron

Dungeon Guide:  Blackrock Caverns
http://wow.joystiq.com/2010/12/06/cataclysm-dungeon-guide-blackrock-caverns/

http://www.wowhead.com/blog=176450/tankspots-guide-to-blackrock-caverns

Dungeons Guide:  Conclave of Wind (10 Man)
http://www.wowhead.com/blog=177058/tankspots-guide-to-the-conclave-of-wind-10-man

Dungeon Guide: Grim Batol
http://wow.joystiq.com/2010/12/08/cataclysm-dungeon-guide-grim-batol/

Dungeon Guide:  Halls of Origination
http://wow.joystiq.com/2010/12/07/cataclysm-dungeon-guide-halls-of-origination/

Dungeon Video Guide to Magmaw
http://www.wowhead.com/blog=176850/tankspots-guide-to-magmaw

Dungeon Video Guide:  Omnitron
http://www.wowhead.com/blog=176811/tankspot-cataclysm-raid-videos-argaloth-and-omnitron

Dungeon Guide:  The Stone Core
http://www.wowhead.com/blog=176367/tankspots-guide-to-the-stonecore

How to Find Stone Core's Entrance
http://underct.com/2010/12/09/where-is-the-entrance-to-the-stonecore/

Tips on Handling Stone Core Trash Mobs
http://pwnwear.com/2010/12/14/tips-on-stonecore-trash/

Tips about Questing Mount Hyjal
http://underct.com/2010/12/07/on-second-thought/

Help with the Ostrich Joust Quest in Mount Hyjal
http://sharpenyourclaws.blogspot.com/2010/12/joust.html

Moving In and Out of Vash'jir (tips)
http://thebigbearbutt.com/2010/12/09/lost-in-wonderland/

Vash'jir Grouping Tips
http://wow.joystiq.com/2010/12/09/wow-rookie-top-5-tricks-for-grouping-in-vashjir/#continued

Guide to Halfus Wyrmbreaker (Bastion of Twilight)
http://www.wowhead.com/blog=176973/tankspots-guide-to-halfus-wyrmbreaker

5 Man Guides
http://pwnwear.com/2010/12/09/guides-to-new-5-mans/

More Dungeon Tanking Tips
http://swordboard.wordpress.com/2010/12/07/cataclysm-tanking-cheat-sheet-part-3/

A Mount Hyjal Tip Plus Advice on Interacting with Mobs and a Macro for Targeting Quest Turn In Characters
http://www.relevarts-druid-reliquary.com/blog/?p=670

Guild Leveling and Progression
http://wow.joystiq.com/2010/12/06/countdown-to-cataclysm-guild-leveling-and-progression/

http://wow.joystiq.com/2010/12/06/officers-quarters-cataclysm-guild-roundup/

Guild Achievements No Long Reward Guild XP
http://www.wowhead.com/blog=176168/guild-achievements-no-longer-reward-guild-xp

Zone and Instance Progression Changes

http://wow.joystiq.com/2010/12/06/cataclysm-101-zone-and-instance-progression/

Lich King Mobs Change- Level 80s Now Gain Only 10% XP
http://wow.joystiq.com/2010/12/07/level-80-to-gain-only-10-experience-from-wrath-mobs/

More about 10% XP Changes (And How This Impacts Hunters)

http://www.warcrafthuntersunion.com/2010/12/xp-on-wrath-mobs-10-pet-bug-explained/

Player and Guild XP Changes
http://www.wowhead.com/blog=176102/player-and-guild-experience-changes-in-cataclysm

Hunter Pet Changes
http://wow.joystiq.com/2010/12/06/cataclysm-hunter-pet-highlights/

Faction Head and Shoulders Enchants List (General)
http://www.jadedalt.com/2010/12/06/faction-enchants/

Faction Enchants List (Casters)
http://www.jadedalt.com/2010/12/06/enchants-casters/


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Changes to Inscription

A discussion of the changes to inscription and how they might work with the Auction House.
http://blessingofkings.blogspot.com/2010/11/inscription-and-player-market.html

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Patch 4.0.1 Bugs and Problems

There are some real problems with Patch 4.0.1.  The alchemy gem transmute recipes have disappeared so that leveling Alchemists can't get them, and Blizzard is pretending this isn't happening.  BBB, Blizzard has more important things to worry about right now--they just blew up their game in a Bet-the-Company move.
http://thebigbearbutt.com/2010/10/16/alchemy-gem-transmute-recipes-gone-in-4-0-1/

The Major League Gaming Pro Circuit is having their tournament this weekend.  It may be the last as their client won't work with Patch 4.0.1 so this PvP is under the old system.
http://wow.joystiq.com/2010/10/16/mlg-dc-starts-tonight-for-wow/

Blizzard has deployed a hot fix to the Violet Proto Drake/Master Riding problem.
http://www.wowhead.com/blog=171256

Arcane mage Prime glyphs has been mislabeled as major glyphs and cannot be placed in Prime slots. This may be the case for fire and frost configs also, but the Solo MMO Player has not checked this.   No word on when this will be fixed.

http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=27187853045&sid=1

The Addon Developer Kit no longer automatically extracts code with Patch 4.0.1.  You have to go to a new developer's site to download this.

http://www.wowhead.com/blog=170877

Warlocks have missing minions and demons, and the ones they have are renamed for them.  This is supposed to be fixed next maintenance day if it hasn't been already.

http://cynwise.wordpress.com/2010/10/13/blizzard-killed-my-dog/

There is mixed reaction to Patch 4.0.1's nerfing of Auction House addons.  Blacksen thinks this will keep the amateur sellers away and consolidate power in the hands of professional goblins.

http://blacksen.com/archives/687

WOW Insider has a list of "current" bugs but it does not look updated to me.
http://wow.joystiq.com/2010/10/13/status-update-on-current-patch-4-0-1-issues/

So I looked at Blizzard Customer Service's Twitter feed and found a link to what they say is the current bug list.
http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=27188062708&sid=1

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All the 4.0.1 Glyphs? With Bugs

Here's a list of all the new glyphs for Patch 4.0.1.  Maybe.
http://www.jadedalt.com/2010/10/08/4-0-glyphs/

Arcane mage Prime glyphs have been mislabeled as major glyphs and cannot be placed in Prime slots.  This may be the case for fire and frost configs but the Solo MMO Player has not checked this.  Details here.
http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=27187853045&sid=1


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Patch 4.0.1 Healer Resources

Matticus' resources for healers in Patch 4.0.1 --

First, how glyphs will work.
http://www.worldofmatticus.com/2010/10/11/priest-glyphs-for-4-0-1-and-cataclysm/

A resource list by class.
http://www.worldofmatticus.com/2010/10/12/healing-roundups-and-we-got-our-drakes/

Updated Healing Addons for Patch 4.0.1
http://www.nostockui.com/2010/10/updated-healing-addons-for-patch-4-0-1/

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Glyphs and Gems (and Professions) in Patch 4.0.1

WOW Insider summarizes how glyphs and gems (and professions) will change when Patch 4.0.1 hits. I've discovered the rumor that this major pre-Cataclysm patch will hit tomorrow originated with MMO Champion.  They'll usually pretty accurate so get ready for chaos.  By the way, there's going to be extended maintenance on October 12.  It'll start at 12 A.M. and last until 12 P.M. PDT.  Sounds like MMO Champion is right.
http://wow.joystiq.com/2010/10/11/insider-trader-preparing-for-patch-4-0-1/

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Cataclysm Glyph Changes

An explantion of how glyphs will work.
http://www.wowconfidential.com/professions/inscription/glyph-changes-in-cataclysm/

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Cataclysm Druid (and Moonkin) Glyphs

A bit about the Cataclysm druid glyphs based on the beta.
http://www.restokin.com/2010/09/druid-glyphs-now-on-beta/

Now the Moonkin glyphs specifically.
http://graymatterwow.blogspot.com/2010/09/cataclysm-moonkin-glyphs.html

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Today's Topic is Mana

WOW Insider has two new articles up about mana today.  The first is about PvP (5 mans) and the draining mana strategy that was popular in Vanilla WOW, not used much in Lich King since burst damage is king these days, and which is probably going to come back in fashion with Cataclysm.
http://www.wow.com/2010/08/16/blood-sport-become-a-5v5-master-2-dps-or-drain-teams/#continued

The second article explains mana from a healing priest's perspective:  how it is regenerated, what heals per second (HPS) are, which spells are boosted by glyphs, etc.
http://www.wow.com/2010/08/16/spiritual-guidance-lets-talk-about-mana-baby/#continued

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From Holy to Discipline Priest

Darth Solo talks about his specs and glyphs as a discipline priest (Level 75) and how much easier he finds healing now that he has abandoned his holy priest spec.
http://wowalone.blogspot.com/2010/08/discipline-is-ticket.html

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PvP Glyphs for Hunters (with Recommended Builds)

Garwulf has posted his recommended glyphs for hunter PvP on the Huntsman's Lodge blog, along with recommended builds for each flavor of hunter.
http://huntsmanslodge.com/7752/hunter-pvp-glyphs.htm

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Theorycrafting Glyph of Kill Shot (Hunters)

Want to do some math this morning?  Frostheilm walks us through an examination of Glyph of Kill Shot.
http://www.warcrafthuntersunion.com/2010/06/theorycraft-101-glyph-of-kill-shot/

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Druids, the New Starfall Buff, and Glyphs

Read the comments at the end as well in this link.
http://druidreliquary.blogspot.com/2010/02/starfall.html

This link is about the nerfing of Starfall and Ghostcrawler's promise to change it again.  No date is given but I imagine this will be done shortly, perhaps with Patch 3.3.3 as there will be many changes to PvP then.
http://graymatterwow.blogspot.com/2009/02/gc-starfall-to-be-buffed-soon-tm.html

UPDATE:  More info about these changes.
http://www.wow.com/2010/02/25/starfall-and-natures-grasp-ptr-changes/

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Restoration Shaman Specs (Patch 3.3)

A guide to playing a restoration shaman.
http://www.wow.com/2010/02/18/totem-talk-restoration-101/

Resto shaman talents and glyphs.
http://www.wow.com/2010/02/25/totem-talk-restoration-talents-and-glyphs/

Haste and the resto shaman
http://www.wow.com/2010/03/30/totem-talk-haste-and-restoration-shaman/

Addons and macros
http://www.wow.com/2010/04/06/totem-talk-restoration-addons-and-macros/

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The Feral Druid Bear Guide (Patch 3.3)

WOW Insider continues its series on current class information with a profile of the feral druid bears.  This covers the advantages and disadvantages of playing a feral bear, has information on talents and stats, heirlooms, gear, enchants, and glyphs you need as a high level bear, and covers spell rotations/casting sequences.
http://www.wow.com/2010/02/17/shifting-perspectives-bear-101/#continued

There's a link to a video that shows the feral druid bear casting sequence in action.  I've included this below.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HciHmfncLc0

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Mage Raiding Builds for Patch 3.3 (With PvP)

Specs and talents to help raiding mages.
http://doyoumindifiplay.blogspot.com/2009/11/raiding-builds-part-1.html

Talents and glyphs (and changes on arcane mages made in part one)
http://doyoumindifiplay.blogspot.com/2010/01/raiding-builds-part-2.html

Gemming
http://doyoumindifiplay.blogspot.com/2010/01/magic-gems.html

Enchants
http://doyoumindifiplay.blogspot.com/2010/01/raid-enchants.html

Fire Spec for PvP (what the heck, it's on mages and by the same author so I included it here)
http://doyoumindifiplay.blogspot.com/2010/01/fire-in-pvp.html

Another author talks mage PvP for Wintergrasp with his own specs.
http://thegrumpymage.wordpress.com/2010/01/04/the-joys-of-making-things-go-boom/

Many thanks to Gnomeaggedon for pointing the above resources out.

And here's another with Mage Combat Tips.
http://fieryweapons.wordpress.com/2010/01/19/how-to-play-a-mage-combat-edition/

And one with mage crowd control tips.  The Blog-o-sphere is exploding with mage information today!
http://fieryweapons.wordpress.com/2009/12/22/how-to-play-a-mage-cc-edition/

Raiding guide for mages (Patch 3.3.3)
http://www.empoweredfire.com/2010/03/31/raiding-guide-updated/

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Patch 3.3 Class Information

I'm starting to compile a list of good Patch 3.3 resources for the various classes.  Here is what I have so far.  Feel free to tell me about more good info in the Comments.

Arcane Mages
http://criticalqq.wordpress.com/2009/12/08/your-patch-3-3-survival-guide/

Frost Mage talents
http://spicytunas.com/2009/12/guide-to-frost-pve-talents/

Frost Mage glyphs for PvE
http://spicytunas.com/2009/12/guide-to-frost-pve-glyphs/

Pre-raid Hunter gear
http://outdps.com/2009/12/11/pre-raid-hunter-gear-guide-updated-for-3-3/

How to choose the right hunter spec
http://www.wow.com/2010/05/20/scattered-shots-what-spec-should-i-use/#continued

Resto Druids' healing guides
http://www.restokin.com/2009/12/blog-3-3-healing-guide-now-updated/

http://druidheal.com/?page_id=200

Death Knight specs for DPS
http://www.skeletonjack.com/2009/12/08/live-3-3-death-knight-specs-dk-dps/

Rogues' gear guide
http://www.wow.com/2009/12/09/encrypted-text-rogue-gear-guide-for-patch-3-3/

Shamans, part one
http://www.wow.com/2009/12/12/totem-talk-patch-3-3-and-shamans-part-1/

Shamans, part two
http://www.wow.com/2009/12/17/totem-talk-patch-3-3-and-shamans-part-2-how-not-to-pug/

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Retribution Paladin Specs

Specs, glyphs, gear, etc. for the retribution paladin.  Patch 3.2 information.
http://morrighan13.wordpress.com/2009/11/25/retribution-paladin-raiders-crib-sheet/

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Guide to Leveling a Healer Druid (Solo)

Restokin has a guest posting by a solo healing druid who realized there isn't a lot of help for druid healers who are not Level 80 yet.  So he's written one with eight tips and a rotation.
http://www.restokin.com/2009/11/leveling-healing-guest-post-by-verdantazia-of-silverhand/

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Affliction Warlock Specs (Solo Players)

Darth Solo lists the affliction warlock specs and talents he uses in his solo play.  Note that he does not raid and will talk about glyphs in another posting later.
http://wowalone.blogspot.com/2009/11/affliction-warlock-spec.html

Here is the promised glyphs posting.
http://wowalone.blogspot.com/2009/11/affliction-warlock-glyphs.html

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