Tuesday Morning Post: Gnome appreciation edition
by Daniel Whitcomb 
May 3rd 2011 at 10:30AM
If you aren't much into the whole gnome thing, don't worry, there's plenty of news to go around. There's a bunch to discuss about patch 4.1, as well as news about patch 4.2, all waiting for in our usual nice tidy roundup. Downtime this morning is from 5 a.m. to 11 a.m. PDT, so you should have plenty of time to read up.
Hot news and features
- For $10, you can buy a Cenarion Hatchling pet from Blizzard. All proceeds will go to the American Red Cross' quake relief efforts in Japan.
- Children's Week is in full swing, and we have a guide to the achievements, as well as a quick look at some of the new quest rewards.
- Zul'Gurub got you grinding your teeth? Check out our guide to Zul'Gurub for some help! We have a guide to Zul'Aman as well.
- Check out the latest official patch 4.1 patch note updates.
- Check out the patch 4.1 hotfixes for April 26, April 27, and April 29.
- In his latest Dev Watercooler blog, Lead Systems Designer Ghostcrawler opines on the number of abilities players get to use.
- Lead Encounter Designer Scott Mercer recently talked about redesigning the new troll dungeons.
- Ask the Devs round 6 answers are now up. This time, they're talking about guild advancement.
- Mobile guild chat is now on the Android.
- Parents, we have some WoW advice for you.
- Blizzard has released a short story about Vol'jin, leader of the Darkspear trolls.
- Everyone's favorite old grump has a few things to say about dungeon PuGs in patch 4.1.
Patch 4.2 news and previews (Warning! Spoilers abound!)
- Check Blizzard's preview of the new patch 4.2 legendary caster DPS staff, Dragonwrath.
- Ghostcrawler recently gave an interview about patch 4.2.
- Lead Content Designer Cory Stockton offered some more tidbits about the Firelands raid.
- Check out Blizzard's full patch 4.2 Firelands raid preview.
- BlizzCast episode 16 was all about patch 4.2.
- Check out Blizzard's preview of the new patch 4.2 dailies.
- Blizzard's spoiled the epic solo and small group quest line of patch 4.2.
- Blizzard has confirmed that we'll see seven raid bosses in Firelands.
- Check out Blizzard's patch 4.2 tier 12 raid armor preview.
- Blizzard's posted a FAQ about the new dungeon journal feature coming with patch 4.2.
Class news and guides
- Totem Talk discusses Cataclysm restoration shaman raiding. We also have a guide to patch 4.1 for enhancement.
- Lichborne has a rundown of patch 4.1 for death knights.
- Spiritual Guidance has a shadow priest's guide to patch 4.1. We also look at patch 4.1 for healing priests.
- Scattered Shots looks at the patch 4.1 hunter.
- The Care And Feeding of Warriors looks at the arms tree in patch 4.1.
- Arcane Brilliance has a look at patch 4.1 for mages.
- Blood Pact analyzes patch 4.1 for warlocks.
- Encrypted Text unravels the subtleties of the subtlety tree.
- The Light And How To Swing It tanks Blackwing Descent. We also a look at patch 4.1 for holy paladins.
- Shifting Perspectives helps you switch to balance.
- Raid Rx looks for the right moment to use Rallying Cry.
Dungeons, items, professions, PvP, and more
- Combat log addons have been causing frame rate issues in patch 4.1. Update or disable your addons to avoid the same fate!
- In patch 4.1, the dungeon finder attempts to place you with people from your own realm.
- WoW Rookie has a guide to patch 4.1 for newbies and casual players.
- Ready Check looks at dealing with a failing second raid group in your guild.
- Blood Sport has a guide to starting a new character for PvP.
- Gold Capped teaches you how to buy low and sell high.
Odds and ends
- Check out the latest installment of Safe Passage.
- This week in Know Your Lore, learn how Rexxar saved the Horde and how the Alliance fare in Southern Barrens.
- World of WarCrafts interviews Blizzard fan fiction contest runner-up Marika Kermode.
- 15 Minutes of Fame interviews Kristian Nairn, who plays Hodor on HBO's Game of Thrones TV series.
- The Lawbringer looks at the great PSN crash and what it means for online gamers everywhere.
Filed under: Realm Status, News items
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Sinthar May 3rd 2011 11:07AM
"Alliance loves them"
You must be a hordie if you think that!!!
Sinthar May 3rd 2011 11:22AM
To elaborate. I AM alliance, but I hate the damn things. Id swap em for the tauren, blood elves, even the Goblins in a FLASH. I just cant stand em. Bigoted? probably, although as I am/was an officer in a guild, I obviously had to judge cases on their merit.
As to the other type of 'love' - Id rather chop it off with a cleaver - and I MEAN the gnome(oops and up not off) in this case (and most others with my little pink haired annoying voiced tiny hit boxed hatred).
Now if your above 3' in height - and/or have masses of facial hair (just to make sure the dwarves are NOT included), have a nice day
Prelimar May 3rd 2011 11:29AM
speak for yourself. i'm alliance (human), and i love 'em. their cheerful can-do optimism is very much needed.
NielsdeJONG May 3rd 2011 11:45AM
Boo at Sintar!
I for once love the little guys! :)
At least our midgets don't have leper! ^_^
Ohnomoogle May 3rd 2011 12:01PM
That's a touch psychotic, really. Please keep your distance.
Rai May 3rd 2011 11:07AM
I'm a gnome fan but I think I'm deaf now.
Ominous May 3rd 2011 12:10PM
Gnomes are great. The ability to become a gnome hunter is the only thing that would make me even consider changing from being a Dwarf.
As has been said, their optimism is lovely. Their devices are fun. We'd be a lot worse off, without the gnomes!
Check out "World of Gnomecraft 2.0", by Baron Soosdon, on youtube.
Myf May 3rd 2011 12:57PM
For Gnomeregan!
Strawder May 3rd 2011 1:02PM
Pink-haired Gnome females.
That is all.
raingod May 3rd 2011 1:17PM
The only good gnome, is a dead one.
lemur May 3rd 2011 1:28PM
GNOME POWER!
I'm a proud player of gnomes. I've got four. My warlock, who is as adorable as she is evil, my bubblegim haired DK, my baby mage Trelawny, and my punky looking Holy Priest, who was race changed from Draenai the instant I could do it. They're an awesome, fun race, and I will defend them to the end.
David Brady May 3rd 2011 2:55PM
There's nothing more stupid and hilarious than a gnome warlock running around in a tier 8 helm.
Jawn May 3rd 2011 4:33PM
Gnome haters have no heart. They just have some soul-less pump making their blood flow.
Rylka May 3rd 2011 7:32PM
Does anyone remember the name of the machinama where Gnomerigon is preparing to attack Ironforge? It had the "Most Dangerous" man alive posters featuring a Karl Marx looking male gnome with a long thin mustache. Some alliance are sent out into Dun Morogh to check things out and they are attacked by biplanes.
Llany May 3rd 2011 11:01PM
i was epexcting a wow knockoff of one night in bangkok. i was greatly disappointed.