New to World of warcraft

[lvlup]

mages make people explode and stuff, more damage at once, warlocks can do damage at once but have alot more and better DoT spells "damage over time" spells like curses and stuff, paladins and warriors are different, warriors have combat moves but cannot heal, paladins have about 4 combat moves but can heal,oh yeah, warlocks have pets. there are a few other classes that are more complicated, my advice, try all of them and see what you like, id try a shaman,warlock or hunter, hunters can have pets

 

[Mirrored Jigsaw]

You definitely want to play Horde. The best race for a Warrior would be an Orc, but if you can't stand the ugliness of them, I'd say go with Tauren. The three main types of classes for gameplay are tanks (the thing that gets attacked, which would usually be Warriors,) DPS (damage per second, Mages, Hunters, etc.) and healers (Priests and Druids.) Druids can do a little bit of everything.

On the subject of professions, you only get to choose two. Mining makes you a BUNCH of money, Enchanting is rather advanced and expensive, so should be saved for later characters, Skinning & Leatherworking allow you to make armor, but it isn't Mail or Plate armor, which are the highest classes of armor, so it isn't exactly helpful once you hit a high enough level, or if you play as someone that gets Mail or Plate at the start, like a warrior would. If you do go Warrior, I suggest you do Mining and Blacksmithing. I don't remember what Blacksmithing allows you to, because I don't think I ever did it, but I think it lets you make Plate armor...or something. Go find out for yourself.

I prefer a solo game, and if you are doing that, Hunter is the best in my opinion. People don't tend to like them because they are underpowered, but going with a pet (a little helper that hunters get to have [you can go pick up any beast in the game, and you can change it if you want to]) just tends to make everything more enjoyable. If you do go Hunter, I would suggest Skinning and Leatherworking as your professions. They don't get Mail armor until level 40, and never get Plate armor, so Leather will last you a while.

On the subject of what to, it depends on what you want. I seriously think the best thing about WoW is how beautiful the landscapes are. I suggest that the first thing you do is get a Mage (they teleport people) to teleport you to the Outlands, which you will need the Burning Crusades for. You won't be able to kill anything, but just run away from shit and enjoy the landscapes. My best memories are of the Outlands at level 40. People don't appreciate adventure in RPGs as much as they should.

 

[Mirrored Jigsaw]

Quit.

Just kidding.

Well, one advice I would tell you before starting is: Don't get addicted. Real life is more important than the virtual life.

But the race really doesn't matter, at least I don't think so. The only difference is the start special abilities.

As for class, it depends on what you play. If you like being a tank, take the Paladin or Warrior class. If you like being a healer, go Priest. If you like spells, go with mage, warlock, etc.

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LISTEN TO HIM AND QUIT!!!!!!!!!!!!

This website is called The Escapist for a reason. MMORPGs are just another form of escapism.

 

[BoxCutter]

Roll whatever class/faction appeals to you most and have a blast, WoW gets a bad rap because of some people cannot control themselves when they play it. But it is still an amazingly well crafted gaming experience, enjoy it.

 

[SultanP]

Get out while you can, unless you enjoy incredibly repetitious games, in case you should go ahead. But to answer your question I would have to say that you ought to try all the classes out for yourself, see which you prefer and then choose the race you would enjoy looking at the most.

 

[Thedevilwearsprada]

well ive desided to play horde, Undead warrior for now, but this leads me to another problem, anyone willing to play with me? none of my friends play wow, there all addicted to halo and COD4 <.<

anyways, if anyone is willing to help me, even just telling me where to go, it would be greatly apprieciated(spelling fail i know )

 

[Everblack]

If you want to bash things with pointy sticks and rip their organs out with your bare hands, pick a warrior.

If you want to stab people in the back and poison them so they die slowly, choose a rogue.

If you want to burn somebodies face off witha single white hot ball of fire, choose a mage.

Knowing your playing style of any other RPG would help me right now.

If you read my earlier posts, i already said i liked to play the warrior-like classes in the RPGS that i have played

I knew i missed something :/

Play a warrior at first, then. I suggest you take the arms tree when first playing, it's one of the less complcated skil trees there are.

Of course, arms is centered around 2 handed weapons, so if that isnt your style, the other two are a defense spec, or a rage spec, which mean you either use a shield and sword, or go nuts on the enemy with two weapons.

Rage/fury spec now has the ability to dual weild(Akimbo style) two handed weapons.

It's all about your choice, though.

 

[Artemis923]

im joing world of warcraft and am just wonding if you guys can give a noob some advice on what race/faction i should chose to go with what job class. i was thinking warrior because thats what i normally choose in RPGs but i dont know alot about each of the different classes, so any information you guys have would help me out alot.

thanks in advance!

Warriors are a good first class to play, but you'll get your ass handed to you in BG's every time, guarenteed.