Riot Act

Riot Act, the Final Chapter

2010-07-14T13:13:35+00:00

Riot Act is officially done raiding.

Patch 3.3.3 is live! Santa Blizzard comes bearing gifts.

2010-03-23T19:52:59+00:00

Patch days are like Christmas mornings... only with broken toys.

Raid info, scripted events, and DPS Warrior woes.

2010-03-22T07:55:02+00:00

The in-game raid info is in need of an important feature, every scripted event needs a fast-forward option, and a couple of DPS Warrior abilities need to be looked at.

Blizzard’s contradiction.

2010-03-15T17:02:40+00:00

Blizzard needs to stop the continued implementation of the ICC progressive raid-buff!

Road to Arthas: Chapter 6

2010-02-16T12:33:53+00:00

In this installment we talk about the fall of the Lich King, the removal of limited attempts, and being behind in progression.

Tanking Icecrown Citadel

2010-02-07T16:25:06+00:00

The purpose of this article is going to be raising awareness of just how menial the tanks role has become as a result of arbitrary mechanics being put into encounters for the sake of simplified/consistant raid composition.

Armory Privacy and the Race for Hard Modes

2010-02-06T14:24:52+00:00

In today's entry, we'll discuss the need for a privacy feature in the WoW Armory, and we'll talk about the release of the hard modes in Icecrown Citadel.

Limited Attempts need to go!

2010-02-05T08:29:44+00:00

Limited attempts do more harm than good. Why is the mechanic still being used?

Ensidia Banned!

2010-02-04T12:26:33+00:00

Does the punishment fit the crime?

Road to Arthas: Chapter 5

2010-02-03T08:27:23+00:00

In this installment we talk about the new bosses of the Frostwing Halls in Icecrown Citadel, and the joke that is Toravon the Ice Watcher in VoA.

Patch 3.3.2 is here!

2010-02-02T08:02:45+00:00

In today's edition of the Blue Bar, we talk about the release of patch 3.3.2. In particular, we discuss the opening of the final gate in Icecrown Citadel, the changes to Invincible's wings, and Shadowmourne's new proc.

Road to Arthas: Chapter 4

2010-02-01T09:52:35+00:00

In this installment we talk about how to prepare for a new boss, and how limited attempts should be restricted to hard modes only.

Girl Gamer Spotlight: Lights

2010-01-31T13:41:00+00:00

If you don't think that many cute girls play World of Warcraft, you'd be sorely mistaken.

More Trinket Choices? Bring It On!

2010-01-30T12:05:24+00:00

In this edition of the Blue Bar, we focus on Blizzard's future plan regarding trinkets, and discuss Death Knight tanking in extreme detail.

Stick to Armor Type?

2010-01-29T12:17:55+00:00

In today's edition of the Blue Bar, we talk about how you should prepare for Cataclysm in regards to the upcoming itemization changes.

Invincible

2010-01-28T09:52:27+00:00

In today's edition of the Blue Bar, we focus on Arthas' steed Invincible, and how it's only available to the top percentile of the raiding population.

Itemization Woes

2010-01-27T10:01:10+00:00

In today's edition of the Blue Bar, we talk about Blizzard's itemization. In particular, we will focus on the adjusted tier 10 plate armor pieces, and the new Ashen Verdict strength ring.

The Unofficial Patch 3.3.2 Notes Are Here!

2010-01-26T10:38:44+00:00

In today's edition of the Blue Bar, we talk about the unofficial patch 3.3.2 notes. We focus on the 5man heroic dungeon nerfs, the buff to druids, shamans, and warlocks, increased protection warrior damage, the late implementation of the Ashen Verdict strength ring, and the release of Toravon the Icewatcher.

6 Terrible Ways to Handle a /gkick

2010-01-26T08:07:04+00:00

One way to leave an impression.

The holidays are over and it's the dawning of a brand new year. You log into WoW with fresh resolutions and a bunch of facepalm-worthy stories to tell your friends. Then right before the night's raid, you find yourself in an ominous conversation with the GM. At some point, you realize what he's trying to tell you: You're getting kicked from the guild.

Mal’Ganis to Anetheron: 2 Dreadlords, 1 Guild

2010-01-23T22:44:55+00:00

Mal'Ganis to Anetheron, server transfer complete.

So it finally happened and things are off to a great start. Let us take a look back at the server we left and the server which we now call our home.

Road to Arthas: Chapter 3

2010-01-23T21:06:31+00:00

In this installment we talk about Blizzard's track record with bugs, the new bosses of The Crimson Halls in ICC, and the poor economy on Anetheron.

Let Immortal Die

2010-01-23T20:07:31+00:00

Ever been that one person that was the cause of failing an Immortal or Insanity run? The Immortal/Insanity achievements being used as the measuring tool of progression is a huge mistake on Blizzard's part. This design inevitably creates hatred/disappointment all aimed at one (or sometimes a few) individual(s). There are better ways to determine guild progression. And Blizzard has already used two other methods that didn't result in such catastrophe.

Observer Mode

2010-01-23T20:06:31+00:00

Not only would this feature be useful and entertaining for raid leading purposes, but for anyone to be allowed to observe any player doing any activity within WoW. This has a countless number of uses. Whether you're teaching somebody how to beat Captain Skyshatter or simply just wanting to see how overpowered ret paladins really are.

Death of the Pure Class

2010-01-23T19:05:16+00:00

Bring the player, not the class. This was the overall direction they wanted to take World of Warcraft (at least in PvE) with Wrath of the Lich King. While all classes are different and that's what makes the game interesting, the motto, "Bring the player, not the class", was all too successful and the consequences are quickly evident. It's made hybrid classes "the thing to be" and left many pure classes (rogues, mages, hunters, warlocks) with the short end of the stick.

Riot Act 2

2010-01-21T23:12:38+00:00

Hello and welcome to the new Riot Act website! Once you register on our forum, be sure to set up your character in your User Control Panel. It'll give you cool little icons and class-coloring around the site. If you're a Riot Act raider, your profile on the Raider Roster will be automagically updated with your character information.

Road to Arthas: Chapter 2

2010-01-17T12:51:27+00:00

In this installment we look at the potential effects that long breaks from WoW can have on people, how missing a few weeks worth of raids can set you really far behind everyone else, Blizzard's nerfs to older dungeons, and the server migration of Riot Act to Anetheron.

Road to Arthas: Chapter 1

2009-12-15T12:43:24+00:00

In this installment I talk about the success of the newly released Icecrown instances, show my annoyance at farming up Ashen Verdict rep, and take a closer look at the idea of transferring the guild to greener pastures.