WoW - I need to know

Nique · 08-28-2006, 01:03 AM

Is it totally worth my time and money? I've never done any MMO, but it looks shiney and I have friends willing to help me work through the learning curve.

I'm somewhat concerned about having time for a guild though. Whats the leveling up like? Slow? Fast? Hard?

Karrrrrrrrrrrresche · 08-28-2006, 01:18 AM

I have the game and I have to say either it's really good or they have some kind of subliminal messages going.

Melfice · 08-28-2006, 02:46 AM

If you do get it, make sure you don't forget about your friends and loved ones.

That's all I'm going to say about it.

Mirai Gen · 08-28-2006, 03:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Nique

I've never done any MMO

You make it (rightly) sound like a drug.

WoW can be alot of fun. Partying with friends in instanced dungeons, PVP, and group raids and level teams can be a kick and a half. However, there are going to be some ass-end moments, in praticular getting that level, finding where to quest, and the ever-powerful "Wow, where do I go" sensation.

But, since you've never tried an MMO, I can't say. Better just take it for a test flight. There's a million free trial accounts for two weeks everywehre.

gurusloth · 08-28-2006, 03:32 AM

If you have friends who play and can work out a time for you all to get together at the same time, I'd say go for it. The game really shines when you can play with your friends.

Assuming you can afford it, of course.

Kerensky287 · 08-28-2006, 02:45 PM

I played it for a month or so. I wasn't very good at it. But still, early on, leveling up is easy, it's very gratifying, and you feel like you've accomplished something. Unfortunately, you get more "feelings of accomplishment" in a session of WoW then most people do in a week of real life. Which is why it's so addictive.

I'd recommend, if you get it, limiting yourself. You need to have good willpower to avoid being addicted. Set yourself a limit, like only 4 hours a day (sounds like a lot? believe me, it isn't), or give yourself breaks, like a week without it for every 2 weeks with it. You have to do that, for the sake of your social, family, and physical life.

My dad's a psychiatrist, and he sees a lot of people with WoW addictions... you'd be surprised how many people want to kill themselves after getting banned from a guild...

(edited for readability)

Raerlynn · 08-28-2006, 02:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mirai Gen

You make it (rightly) sound like a drug.

WoW can be alot of fun. Partying with friends in instanced dungeons, PVP, and group raids and level teams can be a kick and a half. However, there are going to be some ass-end moments, in praticular getting that level, finding where to quest, and the ever-powerful "Wow, where do I go" sensation.

But, since you've never tried an MMO, I can't say. Better just take it for a test flight. There's a million free trial accounts for two weeks everywehre.

Or the joys of getting your class set. (Ask Rairai about her adventures in retrieving Wildheart).

To be honest, its the easiest MMO short of the uber droprate RO servers. Leveling is possible in three major branches: questing, instancing, and grinding. However I will make you aware of the following things:

- PvP is not about skill. He with the most epic gear wins.
- Some classes will lose. Some will ose only to other classes. Paladins have a hard time winning against most enemies in solo play, but can crush enemies in groups. Rogues and hunters are independant damage dealers that absolutely dominate the one on one arenas.
- Raiding is the only viable way at this time to acquire gear that allows you to compete/survive in PVP. There are rewards for excelling at PVP, but the grind is nothing short of mentally unbalancing to achieve.
- On PVP servers, you WILL run into bullies known as gankers. They will more often than not outlevel you. Travel in groups for safety.
- You will run into idiots. There are more of them than spaces on your ignore list. You've been warned.
- Be very careful what class you choose, and do not rely on the site to provide up to date information about class roles.
- If you are a healing class, be choosy about your guild. Some of them have the notion that healers/hybrids should be damn grateful for whatever gear is tossed at them, and have no compunctions about shafting you.
- Servers lag. They tend to do so at times that are highly inconvinient.

Major Blood · 08-28-2006, 03:14 PM

The thing with me and WoW is, i like it. Alot. But the problem is that if i play it for more than 2-3 hours at a time i get bored to tears of whatever race/class i am. So, if you are like me than be wary of this game. If not, then go for it.

The_Phat_G · 08-28-2006, 09:42 PM

Levelling goes by really quickly until you hit about 30. Once you hit 40, it slows to a crawl unless you've got some friends or guildies to drag you through the major instances of your level group. Despite the level 60 cap, you actually reach mid-game at around 45 instead of 30.

Before Blizz put in the battlegrounds, it did get really boring grinding up to the next level. But with PvP, you can take as long a break as you want and play some awesome games that really test your ability to control your character well. Also, the prizes you can get from reputation ain't too shabby neither.

However, the most challenging task you'll encounter for the first month playing WoW is not forgetting about everything else you have to do (ie: life). If you can get past that, then you'll be in the clear and ready for a good time!

Azisien · 08-28-2006, 10:21 PM

I haven't played WoW extensively myself, but I played for a little while. I know a full spectrum of people as well regarding the game. Some that hate it, some that didn't like it, some that thought it was okay, some that thought it was okay but not worth the fee (me), some that like it, and some that equate it to a crack pipe, and in fact choose WoW over crack.

My suggestion is the system I use for playing an MMO: If you have friends to play with, get it. I find MMOs are worth the fee if you have a reliable group to hop on with and just play, 99% idiot-free.

If that isn't your circumstance, I suggest you buy a game that doesn't require a monthly fee. Plenty of 'em out there, as much or more fun than WoW.

08-28-2006, 03:32 AM	#5
gurusloth Master of muthafu�%in' invisibility Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 1,224	If you have friends who play and can work out a time for you all to get together at the same time, I'd say go for it. The game really shines when you can play with your friends. Assuming you can afford it, of course. __________________ Mashirosen: I personally will not rest until I have turned NPF into ___________I"My Little Pony Collector's E-Snuggle Social Club - No Boys Allowed"

08-28-2006, 03:14 PM	#8
Major Blood I'm out. Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: I'm not giving my location to a computer! Posts: 1,859	The thing with me and WoW is, i like it. Alot. But the problem is that if i play it for more than 2-3 hours at a time i get bored to tears of whatever race/class i am. So, if you are like me than be wary of this game. If not, then go for it. __________________ I'm outers folks. Mac can have my stuff.

08-28-2006, 02:45 PM	#6
Kerensky287 Just That Good Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 3,426	I played it for a month or so. I wasn't very good at it. But still, early on, leveling up is easy, it's very gratifying, and you feel like you've accomplished something. Unfortunately, you get more "feelings of accomplishment" in a session of WoW then most people do in a week of real life. Which is why it's so addictive. I'd recommend, if you get it, limiting yourself. You need to have good willpower to avoid being addicted. Set yourself a limit, like only 4 hours a day (sounds like a lot? believe me, it isn't), or give yourself breaks, like a week without it for every 2 weeks with it. You have to do that, for the sake of your social, family, and physical life. My dad's a psychiatrist, and he sees a lot of people with WoW addictions... you'd be surprised how many people want to kill themselves after getting banned from a guild... (edited for readability)

08-28-2006, 10:21 PM	#10
Azisien wat Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,177	I haven't played WoW extensively myself, but I played for a little while. I know a full spectrum of people as well regarding the game. Some that hate it, some that didn't like it, some that thought it was okay, some that thought it was okay but not worth the fee (me), some that like it, and some that equate it to a crack pipe, and in fact choose WoW over crack. My suggestion is the system I use for playing an MMO: If you have friends to play with, get it. I find MMOs are worth the fee if you have a reliable group to hop on with and just play, 99% idiot-free. If that isn't your circumstance, I suggest you buy a game that doesn't require a monthly fee. Plenty of 'em out there, as much or more fun than WoW.