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So, you bought World of Warcraft (WoW) finally? Well, some of us are always a little late to the party right? Now, that you have the game, it is time to get started. World of Warcraft offers a huge world that has endless possibilities. This article describes some of the game-related issues that I wish someone would have told me when I first got started.
Playing WoW requires quite a bit of time and devotion to reach max level (85) and begin raiding with the big boys. To accomplish this feat, the player must prepare during the entire journey. Assembling the proper knowledge while leveling up will help immensely once level cap is reached. In this beginners walkthrough for world of warcraft I have listed some basic strategies that may help newbies to learn how to play.
The number one item on your agenda should be to learn your class. Learning your class involves research on the forums, grouping with other players, and general knowledge of what to do in EVERY situation. Some players in WoW like to make many alternate characters (alts) to play. I personally have about 15. The problem with making a large number of alts is that it takes time away from learning your main to a great extent.
Building up a nice sum of money while leveling is also important. Changes have made many of the past gold sinks much cheaper. Mounts are much cheaper than what they used to be and money is easier to accumulate. If the new player tries hard he/she can have thousands of gold by the time max level approaches.
Learning the world is fun and important. World of Warcraft is a massive game. Many avenues are open to new players about which direction to go. The way I learn about new areas is fairly systematic. I usually complete all quests in that area and then move on when I know there is nothing else I can do. This was fairly easy a couple expansion ago, but players get experience so fast now that it can be difficult to stay in a zone for long.
New players are able to enter their first instances (dungeons) when they reach level 15. Instances are the backbone of leveling to max level in WoW. Learning group mechanics is invaluable once you progress to the more difficult areas. The early dungeons (15-50ish) are good training grounds for the new players.
Don't listen to the rude players. Many players in World of Warcraft are rude for the simple fact that they can be. This is common on the Internet and WoW is no exception. If they are actually giving good advicelisten to them, but they often grief players just to be jerks. Know that the research you do on the forums will help and take that advice over some anonymous person that has a problem.
Some basic concepts give beginners a foothold in the early stages of WoW. New players must research their class as best as possible to be ready to progress to the more difficult dungeons and raids. Following the advice given in this beginners walkthrough for World of Warcraft will give new players better knowledge about how to progress in the game.
