This page is the shortcut I wish I had when I first started writing about Azeroth. The blog has grown to a couple of dozen long articles, and not everything is useful on day one. Below I have grouped the pieces by what you are probably trying to do tonight.
If you just installed the game
Begin with the newcomer handbook, then read the short list of tips for new players. If you already know which class you like, the Rogue levelling walkthrough shows how I plan a levelling session from the first quest hub to the last zone. Not sure which class suits you? This piece on building a class around your playstyle asks the questions I ask myself before rolling something new.
If you raid or run keys
Raid nights go better when the character is prepared in advance. The raider handbook covers the habits that matter, and the simulation guide explains how to read the numbers when you are choosing between two pieces of gear. For the weekly reward loop, my thoughts on the Great Vault put the system in context. I also keep a printable raid night checklist for the half hour before the first pull.
If you want something to do between raids
World quests are the easiest source of steady rewards, and the world quest guide shows how I chain them. Profession knowledge is the other weekly routine worth planning, and the profession knowledge guide lists where each point comes from. Collectors will enjoy the rare spawn hunt in Pandaria and the achievement hunting guide.
If your game runs badly
Before you blame the hardware, open the settings guide. It walks through graphics, interface, keybindings and sound in the order I check them on a new machine.
Not sure where to begin?
Read the piece on making endgame preparation part of your daily rhythm. It is the closest thing the blog has to a manifesto. If something here is missing, send me a note through the contact page and I will see what I can write.