Gray Matter has posted Part 3 of the Moonkin gear guide.   No, I’m not going to give you the direct link.  This is a test to see if you can find it on your own. 
(Hint:  Try my Guides, Walkthrough & Resources page).

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I’ve consolidated a couple pages I had laid out when I moved the blog.  I just found I had too many pages with too many placeholders.  You know, that “I can’t publish it until it’s perfect and contains the sum total knowledge of the universe”.  Err, or something like that.
Anyway, you should now see a […]

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Shifting Perspectives, the WoW Insider druid column, just posted a great overview of druid gear available once patch 2.4 comes out. 
 The overview focuses on leather gear available for Badges of Justice that folks without immediate access to Sunwell Plateau might be interested in.
There’s some great gear coming in the patch, and this article covers the […]

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That’ right, your weapon has two “enchantment” slots. 
I’m crazy, right?
Well, I was doing a bit of research on Wowhead for temporary enhancements, and came across the Adamantite Sharpening Stone.  You can see it adds 12 weapon damage (to a sharp weapon) and 14 melee critical strike rating. 
But what’s this second enchantment slot you’re talking about […]

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Okay just read this too.  Check it out.  Epic gems available for 15 BoJ on the PTRs.

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I’ve been a bit under the weather the last couple days, so the updated Bear list might not be out as soon as I thought.  In conjunction with revamping the list, I’ve been putting together a simple document to help me keep track of upgrades and activities I need to be concentrating on when I […]

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I’m this close to finishing the updated bear gear list.  Yes, I know there are probably better things I could be spending my time on, but I really felt it was time to freshen it up.  With a better perspective on endgame than I had when it was first written along with some other fantastic […]

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I saw this mentioned over on BBB a couple days ago and fought the urge to write about it immediately.  I wanted to give it a test drive and give you my thoughts along with the link.
The site is Be Imba!  It’s a character audit for level 70 toons.  As reported by Big Bear and […]

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So I’m on Saturday night playing around with Mastu a bit.  He’s my Dranei Shaman alt that is the farthest along of all my alts.  Currently at level 25, I’m questing in Ashenvale and he’s starting to feel like a “real” character.  Too bad there’s no one around anymore, it would be fun to run through […]

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As reported by Of Teeth and Claws recently, Emmerald’s oft-quoted ranked list of feral druid gear has been updated for patch 2.3 gear.
Of Teeth and Claws, along with Big Bear Butt Blogger, have become my two favorite blogs as of late.  Both have a great mix of technical analysis, insightful comments and a dash of […]

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Previously, I’ve written a couple posts on the various enchantments you should be considering for particular gear slots.  I intended this to be a series and starting with rings and head gear.
Well, this series has long been obsolete and I’ve just been tardy getting this post up.  In doing my research, I eventually came across […]

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I’ve updated Amanna’s Gem Research Center with filter for Heroic Instances and Raids.  Yea, you’ll probably never be looking to see what gems drop in a particular instance or raid, but if you ever want to, I’m here for you.

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For those of you that just can’t get enough analysis of your equipment, the Druid Wiki has yet another option: RAWR.  Now who doesn’t want to download this thing with a name like that?  Before I start, here’s the overview right from the wiki:

“Rawr is the ultimate program to compare tanking stats on items. With […]

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Want a Badge of Tenacity but just not sure where to start?  Figured out you need to complete something called the “Shartuul Event” but keep getting killed.  Amanna (via Slipslappy) to the rescue!
 I’m never sure if you all read the comments to my posts, or simply the posts themselves.  But embedded deep within the comments […]

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…just taking a little break.  Here’s a couple interesting links to keep you going until I make my way back.
 WoW Insider Druid column Shifting Perspectives, with an overview of easy to obtain Moonkin gear.  They also mention they previously posted a column on easy to obtain feral gear.  Umm - hasn’t that already been done […]

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I added a couple additional links to my Gem Research Center.  They are some websites with different ways to filter and research gems.  One gives you the ability to find jewelcrafters on your server and what gems they can cut.
But Amanna - why advertise the ”competition”?  Hey, it’s not a contest, just trying to get the […]

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I’m not feeling good tonight so I think it’s an early bedtime for me.  I logged in real quick to check out my stats having equipped my shiny new Violet Signet.
Here’s my new stats in Bear with the Signet equipped.  I got a nice armor boost with the Signet.  Obviously, I was a little low, […]

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After much anticipation, fanfare, and yes, a fair share of back office political deal-making, Amanna’s Gem Research Center is now open for business.  This announcement culminates years of effort, and is made possible only by the tireless devotion of countless gifted individuals.
<clears throat>  Okay, maybe I overplayed that a bit, but I am proud to […]

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I was able to finish up a piece of my mini-site for enhancements research, so I figured I’d publish it before my week-long break and get some feedback.
You should see a new page listed at the top of the blog now - Buffing Up.  Click the link to get an overview of what I’m trying […]

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My nephew is coming to visit this weekend, so I won’t be playing at all.  I logged in last night hoping to fill an alternate spot for the guild’s Kara run, but everyone showed up.  So, I was left wondering what to do.
You’ve probably sensed a bit of lethargy lately - and you’re not wrong.  […]

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