Tag Archives: Raiding

Episode 96 – Teach An Old Ghost Wolf New Tricks

In episode 96 the boys are joined by raiding royalty again with Midwinter’s resto Shaman, Kev. You know the drill… talents, glyphs, rotations, and Darryl insisting that his Shaman is still his main. So keep your healing stream on cool down and come hang out as Kev tells us why it’s time to ditch those old talents and get with the ancestral swiftness.

 

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Episode 95 – Barking Up The Wrong Tree

In episode 95, bear with us as special guest Rezznul gives us the inside scoop on those tree hugging healers, resto druids! The boys have a rejuvenating experience and decide to leaf their druids undeleted… for now. Everything you want to know about branching into talents, glyphs, priorities, and even a few pro tips like how to balance HoTs with heals. Break out your basic campfire because this is an episode you don’t want to miss!

 

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Episode 92 – Meters Don’t Matter! Honestly!

In this next episode in the fundamental series, it’s all about healing! The boys are joined by world class raider, Monkioh from Midwinter. We learn about everything from UI to coordinating cool downs to mana management… and craziest of all, meters don’t matter?!?!? If you have ever wanted to hold the life of your team in the palm of your hands, then this is the episode you do not want to miss.

 

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https://twitter.com/Monkioh
http://www.twitch.tv/monkioh
http://summonstone.com/

Episode 91 – Be Liberal, But Not TOO Liberal

Every once in a while you just gotta get back to basics, and in Episode 91, it’s about the tank. The boys are joined once again by rock star tank, Allayva. If you’re new to tanking or just want some fresh perspective into what it takes to volunteer to get hit in the face week after week, this is an episode you do not want to miss.
https://twitter.com/allayva
 

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Episode 90 – 1, 1, 1, 1, 2, 1, 1, 1, 1, 2

In episode 90 the boys have finally gotten their act together and called in their good mage friend, Trofie! It’s time to get the 1,1,2,1 on the hardest spec in the entire game. You just may be surprised when you hear exactly how much juggling goes into making sure you stay on top of the meters.

https://twitter.com/TrofieTheMage
http://www.magesguile.com/
http://altered-time.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=1455

 

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Episode 89 – When Hend Is Away Rob Will Play

In episode 89 Rob decides that with Hend out of the country, he can do whatever he wants. Everything from Chocolate to Hearthstone to pet battle strategies to affliction warlock rotation, this one is kind of a hot mess. Let’s just be happy that Hend only goes on vacation once a year.

 

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Episode 88 – Ramen Jade Noodle

In episode 88 the boys are joined by the least scumbag monk in the community, Calligraphy! It’s all about Windwalkers and you know the drill… stats, talents, rotations, and more. You may want to grab a pen and paper because the single target rotation just might make your brain have an (chi)explosion!

https://twitter.com/callimonk

 

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Episode 87 – Worst One Shot Ever

In this episode, the boys are joined once again by the human face of Ask Mr Robot, Vee! So much has changed from the old robot you used to know and it all gets put on the table in episode 87. From the brand new infographic feature, to talents and glyphs, to individual rankings, our binary buddy has got you covered!

Worst One Shot Ever

https://twitter.com/AskMrRobot
https://twitter.com/Zoopercat
http://www.askmrrobot.com/

 

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Episode 85 – Under The Bus

What’s that? Logs are boring you say? Well not in episode 85! The boys are joined again by our pal Pallie, aka The Raid Doctor. This time they have decided to throw themselves under the bus. In this episode we dig deep into Warcraft Logs and learn how to pinpoint exactly where we are failing and how we can fix it. “That sounds complicated” you say? Nonsense! Logs are more accessible than ever with new features like the problem tab and instant replays. You can even see which one of your team members has been snapping SELFIES during those progression fights. Want to step up your game? Good! Cause Warcraft Logs is ready to call you out!

https://www.youtube.com/user/wmulvihill1120
https://twitter.com/giterraid
http://www.giterraid.com/

 

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Episode 84 – You Had One Jab!

Pull up a chair, tap the Keg (Smash), and pour yourself a frothy mug of Elusive Brew as Daggerd tells the tale of Brewmaster monks! Rob and Hend learn the finer points of Monk tanking and keg smashing in this self-serving episode! Plus, your ears get another treat with Kym filling us in on Ashran! Sit back, relax, and enjoy!

https://twitter.com/Daggerd1404

https://misumqt.wordpress.com/2015/02/03/the-cult-of-elusive-brew-a-guide-to-playing-brewmaster-monk-in-warlord-of-draenor/

http://totalsbrewtalk.net/

 

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Episode 80 – Symphony of Destruction

What’s that? Another self serving episode? Well, if you love Destruction Warlocks as much as Hend, then you will definitely pick up some pointers from our friendly, neighbourhood Warlock, Fayt! You know the drill… all the talents, glyphs, and priority rotations you can handle! Make sure to stick around for Things I Learned The Hard Way as Hend fesses up to possibly one of his greatest moments in game so far.

https://twitter.com/FaytTemple
http://www.trollinthedungeon.com/

 

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Episode 79 – Shaman Mail Enhancement

After a brief hiatus (blame Hearthstone) the boys celebrate their triumphant return with their very first three-peat guest…. Serenity Saz! After the abillity pruning and class balance that Warlords has rained down upon us, even the best players need to revisit the Training Dummies. Saz gives us all the info we need in order for Khrainos… errrr ALL the Enhancement Shaman to take it to the next level. It doesn’t even matter how much the crew got derailed this episode because… dat Saz!!!

http://serenitysaz.blogspot.com/
https://twitter.com/serenitysaz
http://www.twitch.tv/saltysaz

 

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Episode 78 – Nitty Gritty On The Feral Kitty

The guys stopped deleting their druids for long enough to realize that maybe druids do have some awesome to bring to the table. In this episode Rob and Hend are joined by long time friend of the show and feral druid rockstar, Elamari! We get into the nitty gritty of feral kitty talents, dps, and glyphs and even clear the air about DoT snap-shotting. We also learn that Mike Preach was wrong about feral kittys and the level 100 talents are kind of awesome!

https://fileunderferal.wordpress.com/
https://twitter.com/Elamari_

 

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Episode 75 – Shaman Is The New Druid

In this monumental episode the dummies are joined by not one, not two, but THREE amazing guests. Get yourself comfortable and prepare to enjoy the accents of podcasting’s royals as the cast from Girls Gone WoW discuss the challenges of picking a main character for the new expansion. From constipation to hardcore progression to boredom to just wanting to have some good old fun, no class is safe as shots are fired in all directions! Everyone has a good laugh when “Things I learned the hard way” quickly turns into a #warcraftshaming session.

http://girlsgonewow.net/
https://twitter.com/GGWshow

 

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Episode 71 – Wanna Play Doctor?

Do you ever have those moments where you just can’t quite down that boss? Is your roster running a little lean? Do you ever wish you had that outside perspective that could help give you that little push? Good news everyone… The Raid Doctor is in! The boys are joined tonight by Pallie from GetErRaid with an awesome new service for the Warcraft community. This brand new episode is sure to be a prescription for success!

https://www.youtube.com/user/wmulvihill1120
https://twitter.com/GitErRaid

 

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Episode 68 – 60% Chance of Disappoinment

The boys are joined once again by binary royalty, Zoopercat of Ask Mr. Robot! Hit and expertise are officially going away, but that doesn’t mean Mr. Robot is. With brand new features like gear scoring metrics, upgrade recommendations and combat logs you will have just as much reason to Ask as you did before!

Web – http://www.askmrrobot.com/
Twitter – https://twitter.com/AskMrRobot
Forums – http://forums.askmrrobot.com/
Email – feedback@askmrrobot.com

 

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Episode 67 – Let The Pwnanza Begin!

In this heal-centric episode, the boys are joined by world ranked healer Stormieh! In this look back at the evolution of healing through Pandaria, we learn about what it was like to go from heroic progression to boredom. What does really have in store? And Stormieh reveals what may just be the craziest advanced trick we have heard on this show… EVAR!

Twitter – https://twitter.com/Stormieh_Mw
Twitch – www.twitch.tv/stormieh1337‎
Guild – www.pwnanza.com
Guild 2nd – www.cerebral.s4.bizhat.com (cerebral)
Guide – http://eu.battle.net/wow/en/forum/topic/9818712577

 

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Episode 66 – Thrill Of The Suck

It’s time for HUNTER TALK!!! The boys are joined in this episode but 9 year, loyal hunter and fellow Catalyst Gaming Media friend, Quori!!! In one of the most requested class guides to date, we discuss how to pew pew your way to greatness. Whether you bring your sporebat, your wolf, or the legendary Broken Tooth, this is one episode you do not want to miss!

Twitter – @QuoriWoW
Podcast – Azeroth Pirate Radio

 

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Episode 65 – Jab. Jab. Uplift. Fin.

In this triumphant return the boys welcome Windwalker extraordinaire, Rotund! We get all the latest and greatest on the most punchy and kicky dps spec in game. Rotund helps clear the air on the great haste vs mastery debate and gives us some tips on how to take your fists of fury to the next level. Kym had a brand new Crowd Control and of course everyone had an tale for “Things I learned the hard way.” Please do enjoy episode 65!

Twitter – https://twitter.com/Brotund
Sentry Totem Guide- http://sentrytotem.com/category/classes/monk/windwalker

 

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Episode 63 – ENHANCEMENT IS AWESOME!!!

“ENHANCEMENT IS AWESOME! Everything is cool when you’re spreading your flames!” Once again it’s time to fix Hend and who better to set the record straight than the Enhancement Shayman stormlashing soloist survivor… Serenity Saz! You better grab a pen and notepad because we dig into all the details of this face melting melee spec. From the basics of stat priorities to the talent tree to spell rotation, this is an episode you do not want to miss! Can Saz finally make Hend understand the majesty and glory of Ascendance?!?! Sit back and enjoy episode 63 to find out!

https://twitter.com/SerenitySaz
http://serenitysaz.blogspot.ca/

 

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Episode 61 – Bowling Bumper Boss Mods

Are you looking to take your game to the next level? Then you won’t want to miss episode 61 where the boys are joined by the world ranked, raid leader of Blood Legion, the one and only Riggnaros! From progression raiding to guild roster and alts to UI to mythic raiding, Riggnaros weighs in on what you should know to up your game! He even has his own contribution for “Things I learned the hard way”.

http://www.riggnaros.com/
http://www.twitch.tv/riggnarosbl
https://twitter.com/riggnaros

http://www.riggnaros.com/
http://www.twitch.tv/riggnarosbl
https://twitter.com/riggnaros

 

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Episode 59 – Remember Protection When Using Your Hands

In this episode the boys dig deep into the encyclopedia of all things Holy Paladin with very special guest, Megacode! You better have a notepad handy because the amount of information dropped during this session is nothing short of MEGA-EPIC! Mega helps to clear the air about stats, talents, and glyphs and gives tons of in depth information on how to maximize your game and use the light to its fullest. And if that wasn’t enough, we celebrate the return of our favorite swoon worthy Scot for a Pally-centric segment of Crowd Control! This is definitely a HANDS ON episode that you don’t want to miss!

Twitter – @FFPMMarc
http://healingspec.com/
healingspec@gmail.com

 

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Episode 58 – Mistweaving: Know your roll.

In this episode the boys are joined by Mistweaver extraordinaire, Tzufit! A lot has changed for the mighty monk healers throughout this expansion and it’s time to clear the air about everything from stat priorities to talents and glyphs and whether or not Fistweaving is really mandatory. The boys also announce a new contest that you won’t wanna miss… So sit back and enjoy episode 58!

Twitter – @soetzufit
Twitter – @JusticePoints
http://treehealsgowoosh.wordpress.com/
SoETzufit@gmail.com

 

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Episode 55 – Brewmasters Make Everything Sunnier

Episode 55 was long overdue and Rob can hardly contain himself as the boys get all the must have info about Blizzard’s latest addition to the tanking table… It’s Brewmasters with special guest Sunnier! We discuss how awesome it is kicking mobs in the face and just how important it is to shuffle. And if you haven’t gotten your legendary cloak by now, we strongly recommend that you go and get one… better yet, get TWO!

 

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MOTW Ep 55 – World Raid Markers

Use this macro to bind world markers to your keys. To change between the various colors, simply change the last digit in the macro on the second line to the corresponding number in the table below! Thanks and hendlove to Pudkud for sending this in!

/click CompactRaidFrameManagerDisplayFrameLeaderOptionsRaidWorldMarkerButton
/click DropDownList1Button1

1 Blue square
2 Green triangle
3 Purple diamond
4 Red cross
5 Yellow Star
6 Clear All

Episode 54 – Dispensing Frog Justice

Welcome back to a brand new episode! Despite fighting some technical difficulties and audio gnomes, the boys have a great conversation with Skolnick about the hidden gems of this wonderful World of Warcraft. Come and get a special dose of Frog Justice and learn some of WoWs hidden locations and best kept secrets!

 

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Episode 53 – DoTs With Ticks And Ticks In DoTs

In what turned out to be our longest show to date, Amijade teaches Hend and Rob how to play both Affliction and Demonology warlocks. If you are even thinking of rolling a warlock, this is a must listen! We even find out just how long Hendlove lasts. As if that wasn’t enough, we have even included almost 12 minutes of bonus material not heard on the live show! So, sit back, relax, and enjoy the show. You’ll be glad you did!

 

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Episode 52 – Turning Tricks Of The Trade

We are joined by Tikari who gives us the rundown on everyone’s favorite stealth class, the Rogue. With a brief overview of all 3 specs and some more in-depth discussion on Assassination, you’ll be turning tricks… of the trade in no time! We’ve also got a new Crowd Control segment! Enjoy!

 

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Episode 51 – Yo Dawg, I Heard You Liked Loot…

After another unplanned and unexpected vacation the boys celebrate their return with another repeat guest, Anna! This episode is packed full of tips and tricks for the Timeless Isle if you want to spend less time on the Isle. You don’t have to learn things the hard way as the crew discusses loot, upgrades, achievements and some secrets you don’t want to miss. So hop into your Noodle Cart and /dance your way to a good time!

A special thanks to Wowmartiean for his hard work on this video that shows you each and every one of the treasure chest locations! http://youtu.be/nK6n2XizIwM

 

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Episode 50 – Actively Mitigating Before It Was Cool

With 5.4 just around the corner, we know everyone is scrambling to get their raid teams organized and back on track. Fortunately, you can tell your tanks to get their act together and check out this tanktastic episode where special guests Ceraphus and Epicinsanity cover everything you need to know about Blood Death Knight tanking. You definitely won’t want to miss an amazing surprise jam as Epic himself just can’t get enough of Hend love babe!

 

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Episode 49 – I Like My WoW Martiean Rare

With 5.4 just around the corner, what better time to talk about the new location to find all the awesome new radness! And what better special guest to bring back than the king of youtube and rare guides himself, Wowmartiean. Get the latest info on what to expect when the new patch drops for rares, achievements, and those precious shiny purples!

 

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Episode 48 – Raided PG

The boys bring in the one and only sugar mama of Stormwind herself, Apsana! Despite the amount of Hendlove being thrown around, the crew covers some great tips and tricks for parents who have decided to let their children explore the great big world of Azeroth. From parental controls, to LFRs, to monitoring your play time, Apsana speaks from her own experience in how to raise your Hordlings the right way.

 

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Episode 47 – Do You Even Crowd Control, Bro?

The Dummies are joined by PvP royalty, Kym Scally! Listen in as Hend talks about life outside of the game, Rob finally hits his personal goal of having a level 90 of each class, and Kym announces her Crowd Control segment becoming a full blown show! This show almost gets derailed when Rob decides to turn on the live stream and has no idea what is going on… Learn more about 5.4 PvP changes and exactly what it takes to make your guests comfortable. You don’t want to miss this episode!

 

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Episode 46 – Size Doesn’t Matter

Hathorr from The Low Pop WoW Podcast joins us today to talk about life on a low population server and running a guild in that environment. Hathorr provides some great tips on keeping a guild progression focused, while ensuring members of all skill levels, time commitments, and play styles feel welcome and included in guild activities. Guild masters and members alike can all take something away from this episode to help make their guild experience an enjoyable one. When it’s all said and done, Hend and Rob come to realize that healthy, thriving guilds can exist anywhere and when it comes to servers, size truly does not matter! That’s what she said! Honest!

 

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Episode 45 – Dummy Think Tank

Hend and Rob get in touch with their feels in this episode when they are joined by Jules from the Tauren Think Tank and That TV Show podcasts. Listen in for some group therapy as they discuss how life in game is just as real as outside of it. Jules also answers a tough listener question when a player is left feeling abandoned and used. You won’t want to miss this one year anniversary show with a great surprise montage highlighting everything from episode 0 until now.

 

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Episode 44 – The Care And Feeding Of Training Dummies

Hend and Rob have a rage filled discussion with WoW Insiders very own legendary warrior, Matthew Rossi. This episode goes completely off the rails with everything from a Fury Warrior “how to” talk, to what jerks those Alliance folks are! Making up for missing last week, this show is the longest episode to date. Jam packed from start to finish with bearded goodness, you won’t want to miss a minute of this one.

 

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Episode 42 – Life, The Universe, And Everything Shadow

This week Rob and Hend dig into the face melting goodness of a holy healer gone bad, the Shadow Priest! Fellow Deathwing bro, Daniel, gives us the ins and outs of how to manage your DoTs and take advantage of your insanity! As an added bonus, the guys get into some great discussion on making the most out of your UI. Rob and Hend even talk about trying ElvUI. And of course, what would the show be without a brand new Crowd Control segment from the one and only Kym Scally!

 

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Episode 41 – Alternative Playstyle

Hend and Rob finally return after a bit of a break with a brand new show! This episode is packed full of alt-o-holic goodness as we cover the ins and outs of playing alt toons… from gearing, to raiding, to beating seasonal lulls, there are more than enough reasons for everyone to try out something new! With a brand new Crowd Control segment from the one and only Kym, you won’t want to miss this one!

 

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Episode 40 – We Got The HoTs For You

This week the boys discuss the nourishing side of heals with special guest Beru. Get the good, the bad, and the ugly of resto Druids as this episode covers everything from thunder stealing monks to learning to trust your HoTs. Also, episode 5 of Crowd Control features everyone’s favourite Scot answering some listener questions about capping your Conquest points and Paladin talent choices for PvP.

 

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Episode 36 – It’s Better Than Bad, It’s Good!

What’s great for a snack, and fits on your back? It’s log, log, log! The boys are joined by the queen of logs herself, Jasyla! Get the lowdown on logs as she goes over exactly how to get the most out of your world of logs parses. Rob and Hend even volunteer to take the beating for you as she digs into one of their recent raid logs. Finally, prepare to get your swoon on with the introduction of a brand new PvP segment “Crowd Control” featuring Kym Scally.

 

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