Any WoW players here? I play on the Dalaran server with a few friends, it's the best MMO I've played so far. Everquest 2 may look better, but WoW delivers in the gameplay department. Blizzard really came through this time. Anyway, I've got characters on the Alliance and Horde sides, or I can make one on a new server.
World of Warcraft
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The monthly fee is the standard $14.95 a month, with a free 30 day trial. If you don't have or don't want to use a credit card, game time cards can be bought at many stores. It's worth every penny though. If anyone feels like playing, come to East Dalaran server, I can help you out with any early questions you might have.
What's good about WoW? It depends on how much experience you have with MMO's.
-Character Development: I found myself getting extremely attached to my WoW character. I love playing him, leveling up, learning new abilities, working on my professions, etc. In most other MMO's, I tend to get bored with each character after a certain point, and start another. WoW really encourages sticking with one character to see the extent of its evolution.
-Quests: WoW has a great quest system. NPC's offering quests at your level will have an indicator over your head, and when you accept a quest it logs it for you in your quest journal. You don't have to guess about where to go, or what to do. For the most part your journal contains all the info you need. The quests also give you all the gear and money you will need, plus experience towards your next level as you do them.
-Gameplay: The game is immersive at times, but doesn't require the time commitment other MMO's do. You can jump in and play for an hour if you like, or go on a level grind for hours at a time. That's a big deal to people like me who don't always have a lot of time to invest in a game. The combat is also a lot of fun.
-Graphics/Design: The graphics, while a little on the cartoony side (in the same vein as Warcraft III), are breathtaking and vivid. The sights and sounds of WoW are extremely well done, and the level designs on the different areas is amazing. You'll really remember the first time you visit the Dwarven city of Ironforge, or the Human city Stormwind. Every little thing in the game design is geared towards ease of play. It's intuitive and I had no problems jumping right in.
Crafting: The crafting system, which is based on professions, is remarkably easy to get into. It's fun working on your skills, and learning how to make new items that you can sell or use on your character. I've never had so much fun blacksmithing in a game.
I can't say enough good things about it, really. Anyone into MMO's or the Warcraft universe should definitely give WoW a try.
-Character Development: I found myself getting extremely attached to my WoW character. I love playing him, leveling up, learning new abilities, working on my professions, etc. In most other MMO's, I tend to get bored with each character after a certain point, and start another. WoW really encourages sticking with one character to see the extent of its evolution.
-Quests: WoW has a great quest system. NPC's offering quests at your level will have an indicator over your head, and when you accept a quest it logs it for you in your quest journal. You don't have to guess about where to go, or what to do. For the most part your journal contains all the info you need. The quests also give you all the gear and money you will need, plus experience towards your next level as you do them.
-Gameplay: The game is immersive at times, but doesn't require the time commitment other MMO's do. You can jump in and play for an hour if you like, or go on a level grind for hours at a time. That's a big deal to people like me who don't always have a lot of time to invest in a game. The combat is also a lot of fun.
-Graphics/Design: The graphics, while a little on the cartoony side (in the same vein as Warcraft III), are breathtaking and vivid. The sights and sounds of WoW are extremely well done, and the level designs on the different areas is amazing. You'll really remember the first time you visit the Dwarven city of Ironforge, or the Human city Stormwind. Every little thing in the game design is geared towards ease of play. It's intuitive and I had no problems jumping right in.
Crafting: The crafting system, which is based on professions, is remarkably easy to get into. It's fun working on your skills, and learning how to make new items that you can sell or use on your character. I've never had so much fun blacksmithing in a game.
I can't say enough good things about it, really. Anyone into MMO's or the Warcraft universe should definitely give WoW a try.
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Sephiroth's homeboy
warlordharris
and yes it is the best MMORPG i have ever played.
i dare to say that it is one of the best games i have ever played
and yes it is the best MMORPG i have ever played.
i dare to say that it is one of the best games i have ever played
so that's what those game card things are. I am probably going to get this game now. I held back because I didn't want to have to use my mom's credit card but since they have game cards I will probably get it. What types of characters can you be? I know a dwarf is one but are there like those lion/human creatures like in Everquest?
Thanks for the info. :af :hat
Thanks for the info. :af :hat
LightSwitchRaver
I'll figure somethin out.
WoW is pretty cool, but it is the same as any other MMORPG in alot of ways. Eventually, MMORPG's just get tiresome and your hard work is left very unpaid, eventually, you realize, your not playing a game, your working a full time job with over time, and your the one paying $13 a month.
FF7 master
Sephiroth's homeboy
i agree with you light but i played everquest and SWG and WOW is much much better. it may not have the best graphics but the gameplay is so fun and addictive it keeps me playing threwout the night. i have played 2X the amount of WOW than everquest and SWG combined
Grindspine
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WoW is pixel crack. Everyone I know who has bought the game immediately loses all social skills since they think about WoW 24/7. I won't buy it after Blizzard ruined Diablo II and Starcraft with their horrible patches. Besides, I don't want a game messing up socializing offline...