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Recent News
Ciderhelm posted this on May 07, 2008 - 9:01 PM
Single & Multi Target Threat
Resistance Gear Lists & Mechanics
TankSpot Gear Shop Pictures
Podcast: Time Management for Raiding Guilds
Effective Health & Avoidance Raid Minimums
Podcast: Measuring Your Effectiveness




Server Upgrade Underway
Ciderhelm posted this on May 09, 2008 - 4:37 PM
We're moving from our San Jose datacenter to a new Los Angeles datacenter. Please be aware that there may be some downtime over the weekend while this occurs and a small window of posts may be lost as a result.



Single & Multi Target Threat Guide
Ciderhelm posted this on May 09, 2008 - 12:16 AM
The Single & Multi Target Threat section of the 4th Edition Warrior Reference has been finished. This covers specific, detailed information on abilities, rotations, and effective Threat and Aggro management. Click Here To Read More!



Resistance Gear Lists & Mechanics
Ciderhelm posted this on May 08, 2008 - 9:12 PM
The Resistances section of the 4th Edition Warrior Reference has been finished. This includes theory, description, and specific gear lists for Hydross, Shahraz, and Illidan. Click Here To Read More!



TankSpot Gear Pics!
Ciderhelm posted this on May 07, 2008 - 6:06 PM

Lilie submitted our first batch of pictures! (Click To Enlarge)

This is one part of how we're covering our month-to-month finances. If you're interested in supporting the site and want quality gear, consider making a purchase from the TS Gear Shop. Submit pictures and you'll grab Donor status, giving you ad-free service, a blue username, and access to our private donor forums.



Thanks For 15,000!
Ciderhelm posted this on May 07, 2008 - 5:22 AM
In the last month we've had 15,000 podcast downloads. Thanks for listening (and continuing to listen!) and bearing with us as we learn the medium.

For those who want to catch up on particular subjects, check out the TS Podcasts listing.



Podcast: Guild Time Management
Ciderhelm posted this on May 07, 2008 - 12:20 AM
This podcast answers several user submitted questions regarding guild decisions and management. How do the three tank classes stack up against each other in raids? How can I recruit an officer? Are /roll systems fair? What is an ideal guild size for progression? The second half of this podcast covers the principles of time management for raiding guilds.

Listen, read and respond on the forums.
Grab the RSS feed at Libsyn (Ipods, etc).




Podcast: Measuring Your Effectiveness
Ciderhelm posted this on May 05, 2008 - 1:21 AM
This podcast covers how you can effectively measure yourself as a raid and 5-man tank. It covers player interactions, situational awareness, mods, cooldowns, and gear issues. It also answers member-submitted questions regarding 490 Defense for Illidan flame tanks, how Expertise measures up, and how to handle a large number of abilities at once while tanking.

Listen, read and respond on the forums.
Grab the RSS feed at Libsyn (Ipods, etc).




Raid Zone Minimums
Ciderhelm posted this on May 05, 2008 - 1:15 AM
As part of the 4th Edition Warrior Reference, a coherent gearing progression has finally been put together. Find out the Effective Health and Avoidance recommended minimums for content by clicking here.



Blog Styles Updated
Ciderhelm posted this on May 02, 2008 - 4:49 AM
A conflict between sIFR and our blog system was preventing titles from being shown on certain pages; that conflict has been resolved. In addition, link font colors have been brought to the standard red used across the site. Finally, a "View All Blogs" link has been placed on the upper left corner -- this is a handy feature if you're looking for authors.



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