The best of WoW Insider: October 14-21, 2008
by Joystiq Staff 
{ Oct 22nd 2008 at 12:30AM }
The World of Warcraft is hoppin' yet again -- patch 3.0.2, a.k.a. "Echoes of Doom" is out on the live realms, and everyone is revelling in the new talents, the new Inscription profession, and the new endgame, which is easier and more lucrative than ever. And Hallow's End has begun as well, bringing players of all kinds out to the Scarlet Monastery's Graveyard, where the Headless Horseman holiday raid boss calls home. Yes, times are good in Azeroth, but what's that in the Autumn air? A cold wind is about to blow in from the North...
News
- Essential addons for patch 3.0.2
There are a lot of changes in this patch, but the first thing to do is get your UI back up to speed. - 3.0.2 patch notes
Direct from Blizzard, 3.0.2 has all of the updates to the game before the second expansion goes live. - Ret to be nerfed "to the ground"
That was a joke, but seriously: Pallies are next for the nerf bat. - Raiding has never been easier than in 3.0.2
Right before we all head to Northrend, Blizzard gave players a break on the Burning Crusade endgame. - Don't Panic: Frequently asked questions in 3.0.2
Confused and perhaps even frightened by all the newness in the game? We've got you covered.
Features
- WoW Insider's guide to Hallow's End 2008
Hallow's End (Azeroth's version of Halloween) is live on the realms, and here's your guide to doing everything -- no trick. - Patch 3.0.2 guide to exotic pets
Hunters get a slew of new companions -- find out which one's right for you. - A brief introduction to glyphs
Every character gets a set of new upgrades to their spells, provided by inscribers. Here's how it all works. - Patch 3.0.2 talent guides
Your talent points got refunded and you have no idea what to spec? Let our class columnists give you the lowdown on all the new talents. - Apprentice Scribe: An Inscription FAQ
Inks and parchments and what you can do with the game's new profession.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
quasebrasileiro @ Oct 22nd 2008 1:47AM
Did you ever pick up a parent or older sibling's calculus or chemistry textbook when you were in elementary school? You're old enough to read and pronounce the words but the subject matter is far beyond your comprehension? Having never ventured to try WOW that's how I felt skimming through WOW insider just now. I'm curious to try WOW but it seems more than overwhelming.
p.s. Late night posts rule! Seriously, does no one read Joystiq at night?
What the Frack?! @ Oct 22nd 2008 2:22AM
I'm reading it. WoW isn't really overwhelming unless you come in when there is something going on. Like this Halloween thing. People help a lot too.
Metal Geario 360 @ Oct 22nd 2008 6:40AM
LOL busy playing WoW. :)
Oh and PvP servers ARE annoying if you do decide to enter the lands. 1rst time players should try any server(non PvP) where you cant get killed picking flowers in nuetral/ enemy terriorty...
Aeskel @ Oct 22nd 2008 9:10AM
It's not overwhelming. It's just an illusion. Once you get into it, things start to become less complicated.
8-bittramp @ Oct 23rd 2008 11:31AM
I can see where WoW could be intimidating, if you do decide to give it a go, choose one of the less progressed servers at least as a start. That way trade chat won't explode your head.
yoin_choco @ Oct 22nd 2008 2:57AM
Skimming through this, makes me want to get back into WoW. But since I'm no longer living with my roommate back in SoCal, really have no access to it (besides doing to myself XD)
*sigh* Hallow's End sounds really fun!
thon @ Oct 22nd 2008 10:24AM
Not sure where to put this, but this link is all sorts of borked.
http://www.joystiq.com/wowinsider.com/2008/10/14/essentail-add-ons-for-patch-3-0-2/
joystiq part needs to be removed...just sayin!