Starting World of Warcraft for the first time, need help?

Question

Hello! I'm thinking of starting World of Warcraft for the first time, and I have a couple of questions.

1. I understand there are different varieties of the game; Wrath of the Lich King, Catacylsm, and now Mists of Pandaria, but are these games connected? Do you create one account for all the games, or must you create a new account for every game?
2. Are these games free or do you buy them from a game shop?
3. Mind explaining the server system? I don't understand it
4. If you make a lot of gold, what can you do with it?
5. If you eventually become a high levelled character, what can you do with it? What are the advantages?
6. What is the most powerful character in the game? Is being a Mage any good?
7. Can you change your character half way in the game, or once you choose you're with it till the end?
8. What's next after finishing all the quests, being a high level, and have a lot of gold? How does the game end?
9. Is the game any fun? Do you recommend me starting?

Thank you! Please answer all the questions in a numbered format to avoid confusion.

Answer 1

1) You create one account to play all the games, as they are expansion packs.



2) The games cost a varying price and you MUST buy them in order of expansion pack release. You won't be able to play the content that came out in Cataclysm if you haven't bought it yet. You are able to buy these expansion packs in a game store or online on the World of Warcraft website. You can buy the first three World of Warcraft games in a bundle from the website. You are able to play for free up to level 20, however.



3) There are multiple servers in the game (Named realms) which you create characters on. These characters are then bound to that realm and you play with people on that realm. However, Blizzard have implemented a system where players from other realms may also be mixed with you sometimes in areas where there are not many players on your realm.



4) You can buy new items such as vanity pets and mounts, you can train professions which allow you to accumulate more gold and you can distribute gold between your other characters so they can also spend it.



5) You can then take part in the raid content for that expansion, which is where you will absorb most of the endgame storyline. You will also be able to take part in other level-restricted things such as level-restricted PvP battles.



6) The power of certain classes varies as Blizzard makes changes to ensure that classes are equally matched. How good your class currently is also depends on whether you will be playing PvP or PvE. I played mage up until level 86 because I got bored of the fighting style as I'd played it for too long.



7) You cannot change the class of the character you are currently playing, but you can create additional characters. You can make paid changes to your character with real-world money such as race and faction changes.



8) The game does not end as such, but if you have maxed out your character, all you can really do is the same raids or PvP gladiator arenas and battleground to make yourself better at the game, or level a new character in a different way.



9) Yeah it's pretty fun, you should probably check out the free trial before you throw down your money as the game isn't for everyone.

Answer 2

1, they are expansions, they essentially increase the level cap you can reach and add new areas. Basic WoW will allow you to play to level 60, Burning crusade play to level 70, Wrath of the Lich King level 80, cataclysm level 85 and mists of pandaria level 90. You can upgrade whenver you feel like though you must upgrade in the above order.



2, you can buy the expansions in shops or from the official website



3, There are multiple servers with 2 main types normal and PVP, normal servers only allow pvp in certain areas or through duals. PVP servers mean you could be attacked by someone in the opposite allience at any time. Some of these servers are also roleplay servers meaning you are likely to find people to roleplay with.



4, buy more things, pretty much how it all works.



5, you have high level raids and pvp battle grounds to do, you can also level other skills and there is now the new pet battling to try out



6, Every character is good in its own way, mages are a good choice and are not too hard.



7, You can have multiple character so your not limited to just the one character you might not like.



8, WoW is a huge game and there is always something to do and being an MMO it doesn't have an actual end.



9, It can be fun especially if you play with friends, I will warn you though it will take up a lot of your time but its worth a casual look anyway.

Answer 3

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Answer 4

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Answer 5

1. They are just expansions adding new "continents" when you purchase them. You only make one account for all of them.

2.The original game and expansion can be purchase online or from your local game shop gamestop etc. (Original game and burning crusade $10, WotK $20, Cataclysm $30, MoP $40 i do believe they are on sales for the holidays 50% off. Also do not note that tjere is a $15 monthly charge to play)

3.Server are broken down to 3 groups;

PvE players fight agaisnt ai for loot you can fight other players if you choose to accepts duels from them.

PvP you get same stuff from PvE except now players from opposing faction can kill just about anywhere w. you approving a duel.

RP servers i honestly don't know how things go down in these servers since i never played in one .

4.When you have lots of gold you can get high level items crafted or buy them from the auction house or or start a mount collection :D

5.Once you hit level cap the real fun begins if you are PvE person you find a guild w. decent raid and kill high end boses for epic loot. if PvP is more your thing you can try out the arena and test your skills agaisnt other players.

6.All characters can be powerful if you play them right. Mages are very easy to get used and very fun to play.

7.No you cannot change your character at any point but you can make a new on the same server upto 11 character per server w. a 50 character accross server limit i think it was

8.the game never realy ends when you hit level cap and get your toon good gear you are very likely to want to level another class. also there are over 3000 quest in the game, mounts, titles, and non combat pets are also there to collect.

9. the game is really fun and additing even more so when playing w. friends

Answer 6

I've been in love with Blizzard games since I was 14 years old. I remember starting with Starcraft, moving onto Diablo, then finally finding my true love and passion, World of Warcraft. I've been absolutely addicted to this game for the past few years now. It's such a beautiful, mysterious, but often complex and complicated world of mystery and intrigue. I have, at many times, found myself where you may be now... confused or stumped in some way- and not knowing exactly where to turn or what to do. Or maybe just unsure of how to advance, or reach the next level in my gaming experience. These road-blocks ranged from very simple, basic, or otherwise minor problems to complicated and complex issues. Both technical and in-game. I did and still do find GREAT help, on ANYTHING WoW related, within the infamous Zygor guides at http://www.zygorguides.pcti-system.com .. These guides are like the Bible of WoW, the Encyclopedia Britannica for anything World of Warcraft. My go-to guide for just about anything and everything. And unlike others, these guides are integrated IN-GAME. Listed below are some of the things that currently come to mind:



-1-90 In-Game Leveling and Loremaster Guide

-Dailies and Events Guide

-Dungeon and Gear Guide

-Professions and Achievements Guide

-Pets and Mounts Guide

-Titles, Reputation, and Macros Guide



...The list goes on and on.



Anyways, I hope I was of some help to you. Above all, my greatest recommendation to you from personal experience, is DON'T FORGET that there is still a REAL world out there! Lol. The biggest problem for me that I've come across is my absolute addiction to this game. Like many others out there, WoW has taken over much of my life and free-time. Proceed with caution! FOR THE HORDE! :P

Answer 7

As a now professional gamer, and leader/co-founder of one of the current top ranking guilds on WoW, I can attest to what that guy said about the Zygor guides from that website http://www.zygorguides.pcti-system.com .. When I first started using them, is when I started taking my WoW gaming to a whole new level. I wouldn't be where I am today without them. As advanced as I am now, I still use them as an awesome reference/aid. Highly recommended if you're serious about being an accomplished WoW gamer, or just a newb looking to quickly learn the ropes and advance. On a side note, I am looking forward to the Warlords of Draenor expansion coming in November, and the updated guide to go along with it. Should be epic.

Answer 8

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