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Recent Updates with tag "raiding" (Page 2)

WotLK Spotlight: Overclock, with Auro & Stormy!

We had the opportunity to chat with Auro and Stormy, co-leaders of one of the best Progression guilds in Classic Wrath of the Lich King, <Overclock>. Read on to learn about how they've been preparing for the launch of Icecrown Citadel, their goals to get World First, and what it's like leading a hardcore guild!


Raiding 101: Conflict Management Part 2

There are countless things to account for when running a raiding guild and it may feel overwhelming. Our Raiding 101 series aims to break everything down for you. In this second installment of our miniseries on conflict management, learn how to reduce the chances of conflict, when to intervene in a disagreement, and how to walk your team through conflict resolution.


RWF Guild Spotlight: Liquid

With raid testing underway on the PTR for Amirdrassil and Patch 10.2 around the corner, we sat down to chat with Scott, Sanghelios, Atlas, and Emsy of World First guild, Liquid. Read on to learn more about Liquid’s plans for Amirdrassil, their reflections on the RWF of Aberrus, and more.


Raiding 101: Conflict Management - Part 1

There are countless things to account for when running a raiding guild and it may feel overwhelming. Our Raiding 101 series aims to break everything down for you. Today, learn more about how to handle and encourage conflict resolution when faced with disagreements between guild members, with additional tips for addressing disagreements involving a member of your officer team.


Raiding 101: Performance Management

There are countless things to account for when running a raiding guild and it may feel overwhelming. Our Raiding 101 series aims to break everything down for you. Today, learn more about setting performance expectations for your raid team, and how to ensure that those expectations are met throughout your team's progression.


Raiding 101: Is Loot Council Right For Us?

There are countless things to account for when running a raiding guild and it may feel overwhelming. Our Raiding 101 series aims to break everything down for you. Today, learn more about the pros and cons of using a loot council system, and discover some important details to consider if you plan to implement loot council for your raid team.


Raiding 101: Choosing Your Officers

There are countless things to account for when running a raiding guild and it may feel overwhelming. Our Raiding 101 series aims to break everything down for you. Today, learn more about how to identify exceptional officer candidates, construct an officer team, and delegate responsibilities.


Raiding 101: Finding and Trialing Your Ideal Applicant

There are countless things to account for when running a raiding guild and it may feel overwhelming. Our Raiding 101 series aims to break everything down for you. Today, learn more about how to identify great applicants to your raid team, and how to trial them with transparency and objectivity.


Raiding 101: Guild Recruitment

There are countless things to account for when running a raiding guild and it may feel overwhelming. Our Raiding 101 series aims to break everything down for you. Today, come learn more about guild recruitment and how to attract the players you're looking for!


Raiding 101: Setting Guild Goals as Raid Leadership

There are countless things to account for when running a raiding guild and it may feel overwhelming. Our Raiding 101 series aims to break everything down for you. Today, come learn about how guild leaders and officers can set attainable goals that will set your guild up for long-term success!


An Inside Look at the Upcoming Augmentation Evoker Changes

With a slew of changes and bug fixes coming in the next server maintenance, one of the classes receiving attention is the brand new Augmentation Evoker support spec. Today, let's take an inside look at the implications of these changes for Augmentation Evoker. Will these changes be taking this spec in the right direction as a support role? Read on for more.


Guild Spotlight: Conspiracy

Today, we had the privilege of chatting with raiders from Conspiracy - the world #9 guild in the RWF of Aberrus, the Shadowed Crucible. Read on to learn more about Conspiracy and their secrets to success!


Fireside Tales: Aberrus - A Shattered Legacy

The campfire is burning once more, as we sit down to look at Neltharion's legacy, and those who seek to follow it. From the beginning of the Dracthyr and Neltharion's control over them, to the depths of Aberrus and the dark shadows lurking in its depths, it was not Neltharion's legacy that Wrathion, Sabellian and Sarkareth were chasing. Join us as we discover what Deathwing left behind for those willing to submit and serve, and how his shattered legacy was reforged for a brighter future.


The RWF and Dungeons: Why Top Guilds Spam Mythic+

During the RWF, it often seems like players spend a large chunk of time doing tasks and chores that are adjacent to raiding rather than actually progressing on a new boss. Why is that? Why are some players doing keys while the rest of their team is raiding? Read on to learn why RWF guilds spend so much time in dungeons!


Aberrus, the Shadowed Crucible: RWF Event Guide

The wait is finally over! The Race for World First for Aberrus, the Shadowed Crucible starts today, and numerous guilds are putting on a great show for all the RWF enthusiasts and newcomers alike. If you want to know more about which guilds will be producing events, what charities they are raising funds for, or where to find your favorite talent, our RWF Event Guide has it all!


Raiding 101: How to Prep for a New Raid

Every time a new raid releases, there is always a checklist of chores to knock out before zoning in to make sure that your character is as prepared as possible for the first raid night of the patch. Today we’ll be looking at 5 of the common “laundry list” of tasks that accompany a new patch, and discuss some of the decision-making that goes into effectively using your time in preparing for a swift start to the new raid.


An Inside Look: Aberrus Loot Changes and the Return of Rare Items

Patch 10.1 and Aberrus are less than a week away, and with that comes a handful of loot changes that may affect early gearing and “split runs” in the RWF. Join us for an inside look at how tier sets, the omnitoken, and rare items will work in Aberrus!


The RWF of Aberrus: Rosters, China, and More!

With Aberrus soon opening its doors, the RWF guilds are in full-on preparation mode. They have not been idle since the Vault of the Incarnated RWF has ended, however, and every guild has plenty of new players in their roster. We've taken a look at some of the new players, and how much has changed since we last saw everybody compete in the RWF. We've also taken a look at the situation in China, and we come bearing good news!


Community Spotlight: Emsy

Today, we had the privilege of chatting with Emsy, our Featured Streamer of the week! Emsy is a passionate WoW player, mentor in Liquid Women in Warcraft, and the newest addition to Liquid's raiding roster for the RWF. Read on to learn more about her history in WoW, her passion for mentoring, the path towards becoming a RWF raider, and more.


Fireside Tales: The Mysteries of Aberrus

With the opening of Aberrus, the Shadowed Crucible on the horizon, let's cozy up by the fire to explore some of the mysteries shrouding this ominous raid instance. Grab some marshmallows and join us for some lore!