Guild Wars 2: Navigating the Mess that is Rata Sum

The mix of Rubik's Cube and Escher lithograph that is the asura's starting zone called Rata Sum is a horror to navigate, although I am told there are golem that will give directions.  Here is the best guide to the city I've found.  Make sure you click on the tiny map to enlarge it.
http://www.postcount.net/index.php?pageid=tdwratasum

Here is a list of locations.  Note that there is no information available for most locations if you click the links today.
http://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Rata_Sum

Here are videos of where all the vista points are located, which also may help you navigate Rata Sum.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6LI7FQGwACc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R47OMKGagYM&feature=relmfu

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GGJsvH98dOs&feature=relmfu

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1JsrQN52mg&feature=relmfu

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXXyeBFLfwY&feature=related

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Rift: Starter Zone Walk Throughs

IGN's Rift wiki has posted Defiant and Guardian starter zone walk-thrus for beginners.
http://rift.ign.com/articles/news/7443/Wiki-Spotlight-Beginners-Guide-Updated

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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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Description of Gnome and Dward Starting Area (Cataclysm)

Gnomes
http://wow.joystiq.com/2010/11/19/wow-rookie-cataclysm-gnome-starting-area/

Dwarves
http://wow.joystiq.com/2010/12/03/wow-rookie-cataclysm-dwarf-starting-area/

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Rated Battlegrounds and Starting Zone Guards

When Cataclysm hits, all NPC guards in starter zones will be buffed to Level 90 so griefers can't kill them.
http://wow.joystiq.com/2010/11/05/cataclysm-guards-in-starting-zones-buffed-to-level-90/

Blizzard explains Cataclysm's rated battlegrounds.
http://wow.joystiq.com/2010/11/04/rated-battlegrounds-faq/

More about rated battlegrounds.
http://cynwise.wordpress.com/2010/11/12/upcoming-changes-to-rated-battlegrounds/

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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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