If you mean, “Why am I on this Earth,” well that’s a bit beyond the scope of this blog. As far as why you’re on this site, it’s probably because you want to be a better WoW player, particularly when it comes to experiencing the game at level 80 (often referred to as “end-game” content).

Many gamers who play WoW after reaching level 80 quickly become bored and quit the game shortly thereafter. This is a shame, since at level 80 the game takes on an entirely new dimension, with much more compelling and challenging experiences.

Leveling is a solitary process, for the most part. You explore world of the Azeroth alone, becoming a master of your class. It’s almost like a rite of passage. If you’ve ever run across an “ebay” level 80 player, you know why it’s important not to miss this crucial stage. End-game raiding is the fulfillment of all the practice you’ve put in while leveling. After countless hours of using your class’s abilities over and over again, they become second-nature to you. You’re finally ready for the challenge ahead. Mr. Miyagi is about to show you why you’ve been waxing cars and painting fences for days.

After level 80, you’ll face challenges far beyond you’ve experienced in the game thus far. And you’ll be playing with a team of up to 25 other people, working in concert to overcome those hurdles. It’s a great opportunity to make friends around the world, to learn how to be a team-player, and hopefully have some fun at the same time.

It’s often difficult for players to transition into the end-game phase of the game. For me, it was simple ignorance of the basic ways I could prepare myself and my character for raiding with a team. This was frustrating for me and for anyone that I raided with, since I didn’t realize how unprepared I was. You’re probably thinking, “What a noobasaurus!” And you would be right.

I created this site to share the bits of gaming wisdom I may have picked up along the way to becoming a regular raider. It’s been an eye-opening experience for me, and I’ve had quite a bit more fun this past year of gaming because of it.

When I run out of advice (which shouldn’t take long) I might start posting on similar topics, especially updates on raid preparedness as the game and the resources available on the web change.

So sit back, relax, and enjoy!