by Chris Ware on Aug 18, 2009
To begin our in depth look at Druid theorycraft, we will start with the spec that is both nearest and dearest to my heart, and also the least complex of the three - restoration. Join us as we take the mystery out of the complex theorems and formulas to get to the root numbers that matter to the everyday player the most.
Theorycrafting actually began with StarCraft and was transitioned to WoW with the advent of the game. WoW theorycrafting gained its popularity and notoriety around the time The Burning Crusade expansion launched. The main focus of Theorycrafting was initially maximizing DPS and minimizing downtime, also known as Min/Maxing. It has spread to all aspects of WoW and created many heated debates between crafters and players alike. Too many times theorycraft becomes a mish mash of information overload and conflicting ideas.
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