Help for Guilds Choosing Loot Distribution Systems

Cold Comfort analyzes some popular raid loot distribution systems with tips for making them work within your guild.
http://blog.cold-comfort.org/managing-your-loot-standings/

More loot systems.
http://www.wow.com/2010/07/18/nonstandard-loot-systems-in-wow/

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Thanksgiving Day Massacre

Last night the Solo MMO Player happened to be in the Under City  when 30-40 Alliance players appeared at the gate coming from Tirisfal Glades (probably after disrupting the turkey kills there) to attack,  Unfortunately, there were a large number of Level 80 Horde players sitting at the Pilgrims Bounty tables eating in the courtyard. Once Alliance players appeared, there was a moment of quiet as all the Horde Level 80s looked at each other, then there was the first shot....

It was a massacre, with bones piled upon bones.

The Solo MMO Player even found a single Level 80 hiding in the shack next to the blimp area, trying to escape.  He ignored him and went about his solo business.

Many thanks to the Alliance geniuses who provided the Horde with entertainment last night.

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Pike's Favorite Machinima

Her recommendations of the five best WOW machinima.
http://www.aspectofthehare.net/2009/11/my-five-favorite-wow-movies.html

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Blizzard's Interactive Boss Map (Bosstiary)

To encourage players to examine the lore in the game, Blizzard has released an interactive map calls the Bosstiary on their site.  WOW Insider explains it here.  If you want to know a bit more about the bosses you are fighting, check out the map itself at the second link.
http://www.wow.com/2009/06/05/blizzard-launches-ulduar-bosstiary/

http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/info/underdev/3p3/dungeon-bosstiary.html

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Guide to the Auction House UI (Addons) UPDATED

This warlock blog just posted a long message about how to get the most out of the Auction House UI using various addons to boost the stock Auction House functions.  He even shows you how to configure all the mods once you download them.   Many thanks to WOW Insider for mentioning this, especially since all the addons mentioned work as of Patch 3.2.
http://felfire.com/guide/my-auctionhouse-guide/

UPDATE:  Addons for the Auction House as of Patch 3.3
http://www.wow.com/2010/02/27/gold-capped-auction-house-addon-list/

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WARNING: Jade Tiger Phishing Email Seeks Battle.net Info

Tobold just posted a warning about a new phishing email that purports to come from Blizzard and offers players a jade tiger pet if you fill out a survey.  Because you have to type in your Battle.net account email and login at the website set up for this "survey," you are opening yourself up to fraud.  After you finish the fake survey a link actually takes you to the Blizzard site.
http://tobolds.blogspot.com/2009/11/phishing-alert-jade-tiger-e-mails.html

BEWARE.

By the way, Matticus has posted a screen shot of the fake email.  It is very authentic looking but wasn't sent to the right account address, which is a huge tip-off that things are not kosher.
http://www.worldofmatticus.com/2009/11/20/warning-jade-tiger-pet-a-scam/

Tobold is European and Matticus is in the U.S. so this scan is all over.  I repeat, beware!

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Big Bear Butt Raids as a Retro Paladin

BBB's talking about his experiences raiding in PUGs as a retro Paladin and the Great Gear Myth.
http://thebigbearbutt.com/2009/11/19/harping-on-party-politics/

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Power Auras (Addon) UPDATED

Although the Power Auras addon isn't just for hunters, this article at WOW Insider points hunters to the Huntman's Lodge blog to find tips on using it.
http://www.wow.com/2009/11/19/more-power-auras-tips-for-hunters/

Here is the direct link to the article, which has tips, a downloadable copy of the writer's UI, and explains how to use Power Auras when a hunter.
http://huntsmanslodge.com/4353/hunter-power-auras.htm

WOW Insider also mentions Big Red Kitty's article for them about using Power Auras.  Here's the direct link to it.  Note that BRK's movie is gone from WOW Insider and also from BRK's blog.
http://www.wow.com/2009/02/01/bigredkitty-power-auras/

There is a video download link on his blog, though.  You might still be able to download it.  I didn't test this.
http://www.bigredkitty.net/2009/02/01/brk-power-auras-movie/

UPDATE:
Introduction to Power Auras with simple configuration instructions.
http://www.wow.com/2010/05/13/addon-spotlight-power-auras/#continued

Power Auras for healing shamans.
http://www.wow.com/2010/06/22/totem-talk-power-auras-for-restoration/

For enhancement shamans.
http://www.wow.com/2010/06/05/totem-talk-basic-power-auras-for-enhancement/

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The Basics of Training (Spells, Abilities, Professions)

WOW Insider just posted an article that summarizes all aspects of training for new players.  There are links to lists of class trainer locations, hints on how to train dual specs, and information about riding, weapons and professions trainers.  This is a good reference article, up to date as of Patch 3.2.
http://www.wow.com/2009/11/18/wow-rookie-training-up/#continued

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About Guildwatch (the RP-PvP Kind)

WOW Insider has posted an interview with an Alliance member of the Feathermoon realm.  This is a role play server with an Alliance guild watch system that keeps guard over Alliance cities.  It's an interesting concept that mixes RP with PvP.
http://www.wow.com/2009/11/18/15-minutes-of-fame-mixlering-it-up-in-world-pvp/#continued

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