Warcraft Classes for Dummies

I'm going to be starting a new series over here in the next couple of days. I'll focus on each class individually and covering the following topics:

• The class' role - for classes that can have multiple classes, each will be covered
  
• The possible trees for the class - the trees from the talent tree with signature skills for that tree highlighted
• The class defining skills - the hallmarks of this, especially skills that only this class can use
• Abilities that make you a good member of that class - for instance, crowd controlling and removing debuffs
• Infrequently Used Skills to be mastered - the skills, that while not often used, are critical to certain encounters
• Class skills that should always be used - the "core competencies" of the class and what can increase the effectiveness of the class
• Emergency Skills - the skills that can quickly save your hide when things go horribly wrong
• Advanced Skills - the skills, either core or emergency, which if mastered show a truly good player
• Stereotypes - the general misconceptions tied to the class
• Profession considerations - professions that marry particularly well with the class

This will be a primer for all levels of players. I hope to present information for players new to the game, coming back after a hiatus, players switching from a known class to another, and perhaps even experienced players of the class.

I expect the class discussions to begin on Thursday.