Novice World of Warcraft player, need help?

Question

Hello,

After reading the beginner's guide and the free trial, I decided to start World of Warcraft for the first time. I have this question in mind: Can you skip to Cataclysm or Pandaria without completing previous versions of the game, or must you complete every version to advance to the next? Where does levelling your account play a role in this?

Answer 1

Well the first World of Warcraft version can take you from level 1-60, there are no requirements for you to completely complete the game to exceed to the next expansion.



The first expansion is The Burning Crusade, one you levelled to 58, you can proceed to The Burning Crusade content, this is an entire new zone called Outland, you start questing at Helfire Peninsula and you will gradualyl exceed to higher level zones, the majority of zones should carry you until level 70.



The second expansion which is Wrath of the Lich King, you are able to enter Northrend at level 68, again its a complete new zone and you will gradually level from questing threw various zones until you reach level 80.



The third expansion which is Cataclysm involves you questing from level 80 to level 85, there are like 5 new zones you will unlock when you get this expansion, aswell as two new races. Once you hit 85 you will get a quest to take you to Pandaria.



Mists of Pandaria is the latest expansion, you level from 85-90 by questing through each zones.



Overall you don't need to complete things like raids to access the new expansion, all you have to do is level.

Levelling is really quick and I guarantee you will enjoy it seeing its your first time playing the game.



I highly suggest that you purchase the World Of Warcraft Battle Chest. This comes with the first three World of Warcraft games.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

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-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 4

Vanilla WoW = lvl 1-60. Burning Crusade = lvl 60-70. Wrath of the Lich King = lvl 70-80. Cataclysm = lvl 80-85. Pandaria = lvl 85+.



However, most expansion packs also add major changes to the rest of the game, but you don't need the pack to experience these changes.



Also, you pretty much have to have the latest expansion pack, or it's practically redundant. There's no point in, for example, trying to do the old lv70 endgame, because lv85s can practically solo that content, you won't find a challenge (or willing groups, besides higher-levels to speedrun you).

Answer 5

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 6

You don't complete versions, expansions simply expand the world giving you new locations and characters.