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n00bz now pwnable… err, purchasable from Blizzard store

by WoW.com on Apr.13, 2010, under blizzard, blizzard-store, collectible, collectibles, n00b, n00bs, n00bz, n00bz-vinyl-figure, noobs, noobz

Originally previewed at BlizzCon 2009, the new collectible n00bz figures are now in the Blizzard online store. These are small, customizable action figures that are available in either a blank version or in a variety of pre-painted models from murlocs to ghouls and even Ragnaros himself. Blizzard has said they’ll slowly be releasing more of these little guys as time goes on and has already offered a limited-edition n00b this past BlizzCon of Raynor from StarCraft.

So, check out the n00bz and send us your pictures of them in strange places, or grab some blank n00bz and paint up your own. If you’re looking for some ideas, here is a gallery of some custom n00bz that were on display at BlizzCon this past year.

Gallery: Noobz

Filed under: BlizzCon, Arts and Crafts

n00bz now pwnable… err, purchasable from Blizzard store originally appeared on WoW.com on Tue, 13 Apr 2010 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Patch 3.3 PTR: New tutorial system to be bigger, better

by Alex Ziebart on Oct.25, 2009, under new-player, new-player-experience, new-players, newbie, newbies, noob, noobs, tutorial, tutorial-ui, ui-tutorial

Patch 3.3 has had a lot of awesome small tweaks aimed at improving the starting experience for new characters and new players, likely in preparation for Cataclysm. In addition to streamlining the first few levels, Blizzard has added something else to the latest patch notes: A new tutorial system. According to the patch notes, the tutorial windows will now be larger and contain pictures and other visual cues to better direct new players where to go, what to do, or what buttons to press on the UI. In addition, new tips have been added, and other existing tips will appear at more opportune moments.

With this, we have yet another good example of Blizzard’s preparations going into Cataclysm. Despite having somewhere north of 10 million players, they aren’t resting on their laurels, but are adjusting their game to invite in even more players, making it easier for them to get into the game, and ushering in a new era of the newbie (in a good way) for the expansion.

Patch 3.3 PTR: New tutorial system to be bigger, better originally appeared on WoW.com on Sun, 25 Oct 2009 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sunday Morning Funnies: Good for what ails you

by Alex Ziebart on Oct.04, 2009, under battlemasters, beyond-the-tree, cadistra, ctrl-alt-del, ctrlaltdel, daily-quests, dark-legacy-comics, dlc, kuo, lfg, looking-for-group, non-player-character, noobs, noobz, npc, teh-gladiators, world-of-warcraft-comic, world-of-warcraft-comics, world-of-warcraft-eh, world-of-warcraft-funnies, wow-comic, wow-comics, wow-funnies

It’s only October, and yet the cold and flu season has arrived. I’m fighting mine off with the usual prescription; soup, tea and tissues, some raiding, and of course, the Funnies.

Daily Quests: Dressed for the Occasion and Look! It’s a Bird!.
Battlemasters: Blast from the Past. I love how much supplementary material is given with this comic.
Ctrl+Alt+Del: The Nine Circles of MMO Hell.
Ctrl+Alt+Del: More sillies. This one is sans Fail-Druid.
This one contains Fail-Druid!
Dark Legacy Comics: The Frame.
LFG: Have you been awaiting what happens after the kiss? There’s also a small matter that’s probably just a dead bird or something.
Teh Gladiators.
NPC: Dreamy. Someone’s got a crush!
NPC: Stupid Game and On Your Side. I see a Zhevra incoming!
Kuo: Smashed.
World of Warcraft, eh? won its first Monthly Blizzard Comic Contest! Congrats Cadistra!
NoObz: Covert Ops. This one is win! That person is awesome. This is me trying to comment without giving it all away.
Beyond the Tree: Sentinel of the Hill.
Noobs: Another Option. Oh my!

Filed under: Analysis / Opinion, Features, Humor, Comics, Sunday Morning Funnies

Sunday Morning Funnies: Good for what ails you originally appeared on WoW.com on Sun, 04 Oct 2009 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sunday Morning Funnies: Swing it

by Alex Ziebart on Sep.20, 2009, under beyond-the-tree, cru-the-dwarf, dark-legacy-comics, dlc, kuo, lfg, looking-for-group, non-player-character, noobs, noobz, npc, teh-gladiators, the-scout-report, world-of-warcraft-comic, world-of-warcraft-comics, world-of-warcraft-eh, world-of-warcraft-funnies, wow-comic, wow-comics, wow-eh, wow-funnies

Today is the beginning of Brewfest, and with it comes the opportunity to finally get your Violet Proto-Drake. Before you jump into the festivities, why not read through the latest batch of WoW-related web comics?

Dark Legacy Comics: Everyone Loves Marmalade.
Check out the latest from LFG.
Teh Gladiators: Mayhem’s the Word.
The Scout Report: Scout is getting hit on in Ironforge. In fact, she’s getting hounded.
Noobs: Needy.
Beyond the Tree: Reap What You Sow.
NPC: Futility.
NPC: End Game. I think after retirement, the trick will be to just not have any more birthdays!
NPC: What’s your DPS?
Check out the latest from Kuo.
World of Warcraft, eh: Good Intentions.
Cru the Dwarf: and How to Swing it.
NoObz: Hard at Work.

Filed under: Analysis / Opinion, Humor, Comics, Sunday Morning Funnies

Sunday Morning Funnies: Swing it originally appeared on WoW.com on Sun, 20 Sep 2009 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sunday Morning Funnies: Mohawked

by Alex Ziebart on Sep.13, 2009, under beyond-the-tree, dark-legacy-comics, dlc, experience-points, kuo, lfg, looking-for-group, mohawk, non-player-character, noobs, npc, the-scout-report, world-of-warcraft-comic, world-of-warcraft-comics, world-of-warcraft-funnies, wow-comic, wow-comics, wow-funnies

Welcome to another Sunday Morning Funnies, er, Shortlist Edition. It may not be as long, but the love is still there. As always, post your tips and links in the comments section, and try not to cry. Your other favorite web comics will update soon!

Dark Legacy Comics: Imprisonment.
Check out the latest from LFG.
Teh Gladiators: “Too Soon, You Have Awakened Me Too Soon!”
The Scout Report #77. There’s irony in Ironforge, so watch out!
Noobs: Ninja Looters.
Beyond the Tree: A Bridge Too West.
NPC: Side of Quinoa.
NPC: Mohawked. I love the cats’ expressions in the last panel! I chose not to use any of the artwork for the main image even though it relates to the title because I didn’t want to ruin the fun.
Experience Points: Always Read the Bottle. This is a good lesson all around kids.
The latest Kuo.

Filed under: Humor, Comics, Sunday Morning Funnies

Sunday Morning Funnies: Mohawked originally appeared on WoW.com on Sun, 13 Sep 2009 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sunday Morning Funnies: Unlikely transformation

by Alex Ziebart on Sep.06, 2009, under beyond-the-tree, cru-the-dwarf, dark-legacy-comics, lfg, looking-for-group, non-player-character, noobs, npc, teh-gladiators, the-scout-report, world-of-warcraft-comic, world-of-warcraft-comics, world-of-warcraft-eh, world-of-warcraft-funnies, wow-comic, wow-comics, wow-eh, wow-funnies

It’s Sunday Morning Funnies Time! Coincidentally, this could coincide with Peanut Butter Jelly Time, if that is how you roll at breakfast. Today we explore the origin of a mysterious sound, find out how Worgen came to be Druids, and then escape from a Blizzard dungeon, all while drinking our morning coffees.

Dark Legacy Comics: Clink Clink. Well that is one way to save money, isn’t it?
Check out the latest from LFG. Pay extra special attention to the discovery made in panel six, because it isn’t made by looking!
Teh Gladiators: I Am Your Father. I wonder if martial arts are a rat racial ability?
The Scout Report #75 suggests that Scout may be stuck as a Gnome for awhile. She may be slow to take a hint, but she eventually figures it out, although that fight probably would’ve been amusing.
Noobs: The Deadmines. I think someone is about to get schooled in loot etiquette.
Beyond the Tree: Staggering Knowledge.
NPC: Kiblets.
NPC: Tail of Escape Part 1 and Tail or Escape Part 2. Part two is so awesome and adorable that I can’t even begin to comment!
WoW eh: Yes, Google Is That Old. I love how disinterested the Worgen looks in the last panel.
Cru the Dwarf: The Exorcist. I love the artwork in this one!

Filed under: Analysis / Opinion, Features, Humor, Comics, Sunday Morning Funnies, Worgen

Sunday Morning Funnies: Unlikely transformation originally appeared on WoW.com on Sun, 06 Sep 2009 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sunday Morning Funnies: Bow chicka wow wow

by Alex Ziebart on Aug.30, 2009, under beyond-the-tree, dark-legacy-comics, experience-points, gu-comics, lfg, looking-for-group, non-player-character, noobs, noobz, npc, scout-report, teh-gladiators, thatd-be-sweet, the-scout-report, world-of-warcraft-comic, world-of-warcraft-comics, world-of-warcraft-eh, world-of-warcraft-funnies, wow-comic, wow-comics, wow-funnies

It’s the last weekend in August, and the summer is slipping away. To soothe you, here’s your regularly scheduled dose of WoW-related comic goodness. Well, except for the chicken. That’s just a wee bit traumatizing.