Advent

The first post of a blog is always an "in anticipation" post. I have several topics I wish to discuss (read: rant?) regarding healing in general, disc priests in particular, healing heroics with the new LFG tool, outdated concepts regarding healing style, healer roles, priorities and "pace", as well as to post tips I see far too many new healers unaware of and older talented healers forgetting.

Clearly, I am an insufferable know-it-all. What, you may ask, are my qualifications?

I've been a guild officer, raid leader and lead healer on two out of the four healing classes in WoW. I raided as Holy Priest in classic and TBC, and then Discipline Priest and Holy Paladin in WotLK. I've also raided extensively as Rogue and Mage, and I was the guild offtank as Prot Pally for Naxx/Ulduar (in between the heals - we were a versatile bunch).

That said, I'm no math expert. I have one on hand for when it's needed, but I generally rely on other people's calculations. I am also not a hard core raider. I raid 3-4 times a week. It's enough for me, as I also have a demanding job and *gasp* other hobbies than WoW. But I do play, and I play a lot, and the priest has always been my favourite (rogue is a close second, pally is fun, if a bit righteous, and mage... is for other people).

So listen in, you might find something of interest.