World of Warcraft... how good is it?

[crazydrumma]

so... I was wondering. I need some decent games on my new computer, and I was thinking about getting into WOW. I need some advice from current players... is it worth the money? On a scale of 1 to 10, 1 being crap and 10 being incredible, how great is this game? Thanks.

[Verto]

It was fun for a month or so, but then it just got boring. I would not recommend it, but you'll have thirty different opinions from thirty different people.

[3mph]

I dont own the game myself, but a friend of mine is addicted... sociallife went down to 1% playing 24/7..

[SilentPanda]

What games that you currently play do you like? Even if Madden '06 (or whatever) is the best game ever I can guarantee you that I won't like it nor would I like Project Gotham Racing 3. If you give us a point of reference we can probably tell you if you would like it... at least better.

[CalGrunt]

8.5....................I've been playing this game non-stop since November. I have an Xbox that is just collecting dust now...........

[Abulia]

Well, that depends what you like. Do you like MMORPGs? Do you like fantasy games? If so, it's probably at least an 8. For me it's a 9. Darn addicting game! When I get tired of it I walk away for 2 weeks and then "re-discover" the game all over again.

Network issues and other sundry concerns would stop me from giving it a 10.

WoW has a monthly subscription fee, so keep that in mind. It's not just a "game" that you buy and play; it has a level of monthly commitment with it.

[PuNkErX]

Personally, I played it for about 2 months and that was it.

I just couldn't get into it, but I'm not a huge RPG type fan, I'm more FPS, strategy, etc.

What other games do you like?

[yellow]

so... I was wondering. I need some decent games on my new computer, and I was thinking about getting into WOW. I need some advice from current players... is it worth the money? On a scale of 1 to 10, 1 being crap and 10 being incredible, how great is this game? Thanks.

Considering WoW?

You should have written your post thusly:

so... I was wondering. I really feel like my social life has reached a plateau and I want to shirivel up into myself and live my life completely in front of my new computer, and I was thinking about getting into WOW. You know, mainly because I think that spending all my time as a Paladin whipping out Devine Shield is where it's going to be at. Way better than seeing the sun. But, I need some advice from current players... is it worth the money? I mean, I'll be pay $12 (or more) a month, but I'll be saving at least the much by not going outside, eating, smoking, using the shower, etc?

That being said, if you have an addictive personality, avoid WoW like the plague. It's fun and can really suck you in, next thing you know it's 2008 and you weigh 400lbs and have diabetes.

[kparvez]

Considering WoW?

You should have written your post thusly:



That being said, if you have an addictive personality, avoid WoW like the plague. It's fun and can really suck you in, next thing you know it's 2008 and you weigh 400lbs and have diabetes.


Sadly, what the above poster said is completely true. it's so much fun and you will probably get addicted assuming you find a guild that runs MC/Onyxia/BWL/AQ40/20/ZG, etc nightly.

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2 tier 2 wrath
6 tier 1 might.
29 epics ftw.

[shortyjj]

I was trying to explain WoW to a friend yesterday, and realized:

It sucks you in with its reward system, which are quite frequent when you first start. As you progress, the amount of time spent to get such rewards increases exponentially, until you are literally spending many, many hours and relying on pure chance to get even the slightest upgrade (ie a "drop" in an end-game instance.) It's ridiculous to think about how much time you invest and how many other experiences you will forego.

My advice: get it, play your character til 60, and when you have seen everything in the game, quit. End-game just isn't worth it.

[wcalderini]

Sadly, what the above poster said is completely true. it's so much fun and you will probably get addicted assuming you find a guild that runs MC/Onyxia/BWL/AQ40/20/ZG, etc nightly.

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2 tier 2 wrath
6 tier 1 might.
29 epics ftw.

Yep. That's me. Level 60 Warrior. Guildmaster, 40 Hour work week, 25 hour (Minimum per week) Wow addiction.

On Fridays, I let myself have beer.

I miss the big round day ball in the sky.

3 Tier 2 Wrath
8 of 8 Might.
Drillborer Disk
Quel Serrar
Brutality Blade
Death Bringer
Obsidian Edged Blade
Earthshaker
Eskanders Right Claw
Bloodlords Defender

Plus a complete 340 FR armor set.

And the freaking "Bindings of the Windseeker" just dropped.

But still no epic mount.

I need help.

[wcalderini]

My advice: get it, play your character til 60, and when you have seen everything in the game, quit. End-game just isn't worth it.

I don't know. In my case, life begins at 60. I have had more fun doing the 40 man's with my guild than I ever did questing my way up. With the right people and the right play style, it's an all night party.

But, to the OP's original question. I think it really has a lot to do with Blizzard games. Everything they have ever released has completely ownned me and my time. If you are a fan of their previous games, and have the time, check it out. The best way to do this is find a friend who already has the game, I beleive that they still do a 10 day free pass to potential new members.

[Tymmz]

I would have never paid for that game, but I was lucky and a friend's brother is a gamemaster at Blizzard for WoW and he got us a 1-year-pass for free.

When I had some free time in January and February I was playing it a lot, but if you don't have much time left you are going nowhere. After level 25 or so it take hours to get a group ready and another two or three hours to finish a proper quest. At least that's what my experiences were.

Be careful you can get really hooked on that game and then your social life may go all the way down.

[yellow]

I make it a point not to group and rarely do instances.. and I've never had any real problems leveling.

[dizastor]

Yep. That's me. Level 60 Warrior. Guildmaster, 40 Hour work week, 25 hour (Minimum per week) Wow addiction.

On Fridays, I let myself have beer.

I miss the big round day ball in the sky.

3 Tier 2 Wrath
8 of 8 Might.
Drillborer Disk
Quel Serrar
Brutality Blade
Death Bringer
Obsidian Edged Blade
Earthshaker
Eskanders Right Claw
Bloodlords Defender

Plus a complete 340 FR armor set.

And the freaking "Bindings of the Windseeker" just dropped.

But still no epic mount.

I need help.


Yikes.

60 Warrior.
3 pieces of the tier 2 dungeon set of Heroism. (/flex)
2 epics.
...but I have my epic mount. :-P

Never been inside MC, Onyxia, BWL, AQ20 or AQ40. Not in a guild that can do it, and not really concerned. Yet the game is still extremely addictive.

The thing that sucks me in is playing with friends. If you find a group of people to quest with and joke around with the game becomes infinately more enjoyable. You tend to want to do things to advance your guild as a whole rather than just for yourself.

There is a fine line however, 40 man raids every night of the week seems like a job to me. Not my cup if tea.

If you do get sucked in, enjoy 1-59. ;)

[MacRumorUser]

It was fun for a month or so, but then it just got boring. I would not recommend it, but you'll have thirty different opinions from thirty different people.

Though I thought the same as you :) I tried and tried to get into it though. Still have an active account as I tried again when I got my intel mac to revisit and it, but just couldnt get into it.

[phill1234]

When you start the game you have like a magical fealing that your in a new world, lol... but after a month it start getting very repitive

So its a 10/10 for the first month.. and after that 5/10

sorry for my horrible spelling

[Quantum Man]

I would give it a 10. I've been playing for a month now and am LOVING it. It has awesome gameplay and HUGE replayability factor. IMO it's the best game ever.

[Verto]

IMO it's the best game ever.

Tell iGary to throw up in his mouth a little™ for me.

[thejadedmonkey]

Well, I played it for a few months...it was addictive. Then I sold it on ebay because I didn't have enough time to compete with the people who spend their lives on it and it was a constant drain. Now I have guild wars and WoW's story/graphics is soo much better. Music is about the same.

If you're in the market for a MMORPG, it's the best you can get. Personally I just don't like MMORPG's..

[CubeHacker]

Ehh, I played 3 days of beta, and that was enough for me. I've played many, many MMORPG's, but WoW just felt... shallow. It felt dumbed down and simplistic, and had little depth. While I had no problem with the graphics (they are actually quite beautiful, and is one of the best parts of the game), I couldn't stand the little things - like NPC's having a big (!) over their head if they have a quest for you. Where is the mystery of exploration in that?

I also hated how there wasn't a good functional first person camera. I guess it also doesn't help that most of the game is filled with immature little 10 year olds who don't care about roleplaying or at least taking the game seriously. Most people also don't care to group since soloing is so easy. Yet, whats the point of an mmorpg with thousands of other people, if everyone is going to just play by themselves?

[amholl]

Its not a great game, but its totally addicting. Dont get it if u dont have at least 2 hrs/ nite

[rumbletum]

A fantastic game, I'd never played, or been interested in this kind of game until I gave WoW a try, and I was hooked from the start. I was a bit concerned initially that I wouldn't have the time to put into it that a lot of people do, but that hasn't been a problem in the slightest. I've had sessions where I've played for hours, others where I've just had 20 minutes, and times when I've gone days without playing it. I've been playing for about 6weeks now, and I still love it as much as I did the first time.

JUst give it a go, imo its the best, most engrossing game I've ever played, and I've been gaming since I had my first speccy in 82.

[DrStrangelove]

I've been playing for a few weeks now. I'm a level 18 Tauren Shaman. I know many people would have leveled much more quickly, but

a) it's my first and only character
b) I rarely play with another player (in a group-- but I am part of a guild)
c) I don't put in the time that a lot of folks do

Having said all of that I really enjoy playing it. I've found that there are benefits to playing alone and benefits to playing with a group (which for me seems to usually only be 1 other person).

Playing alone allows you to really LEARN the game-- where things are, how to go about retrieving things and how to utilize the skills that you pick up. But playing alone, especially as you get higher in levels, is becoming more and more difficult (at least for me).

Playing in a group allows you to level more quickly and seeing it's a social game there's more of a sense of "experiencing the fullness" of the game. However, I've found when playing in a group-- especially when the other member is a higher level than you-- that you aren't always afforded the opportunity to LEARN. During most of the quests it turns into a lot of following and killing (w/ looting to gather items) but things usually happen so fast that it's hard to pay attention to WHAT you're doing.

For me I've found that 2 or 3 nights by myself followed by a night of playing in a group seems to fit the bill.

Overall, up until WoW, I've not been a big gamer-- although I've wanted to get involved in a game for years now. WoW has fit this bill nicely. It allows me time to escape from the trappings of family, bills, work, etc and I've been able (so far) to keep it balanced enough where it doesn't distract from these other things.

Considering I don't have much to compare it to, I'm going to give it an 8 out of 10. For me it's been everything that I've hoped it would. The upfont cost-- $50-- well, MOST games on my PS2 are in that range and I NEVER play them. The ongoing cost may be a problem for some, but when I compare it to all the stuff that I waste my money on monthly that brings me little to no enjoyment it seems well worth it.

As a little bonus message, last night was the first time that I helped someone else at a lower level than me. I'm only 18 but a 9 needed to get somewhere and didn't know how to go. I partied up with him, got him there and we quested for a bit. It felt good to give back to others as some have done for me along the way. You wouldn't think you could get "good feelings" from a game, but it really is rewarding (in some sicko-nerdo way) beyond just the enjoyment factor of the game objectives. Again, considering it's a social game, if you have an imagination, you enjoy the "D&D" type experience and if you like, say message forums/chatting-- what you get HERE at MR for example, I think you'll find that it's a nice way to spend your spare time.

Just make sure it's your "spare" time and it's not stealing from other more important things in your life.

[Seasought]

so... I was wondering. I need some decent games on my new computer, and I was thinking about getting into WOW. I need some advice from current players... is it worth the money? On a scale of 1 to 10, 1 being crap and 10 being incredible, how great is this game? Thanks.

I still think paying for online games is a crime, but I do it any way. On a scale of 1 to 10 I give it an 8. The thing that WoW has going for it is that you can accomplish things playing alone for an hour, have a blast playing with a group or enjoy the player vs player element of battlegrounds. There's something for everyone in a way. I recommend you create your characters on a PvP server, read up on the WoW site for details on the server types. I like role-playing in games but found little of it taking place on most of the RP servers I played on.

As yellow pointed out, the game is extremely addicting to play. I had to cancel my account twice before finding a the middle path of balance with it, you have been warned. :D

[Abulia]

I recommend you create your characters on a PvP server, read up on the WoW site for details on the server types. I do NOT recommend this!

Now everyone enjoys certain playstyles, and as someone who was on a PvP server since launch, it's a totally different experience. If you "enjoy" being ganked, corpse camped, and harassed by enemy players -- even when you just want to log on for 30 minutes and relax and play -- then a PvP server is for you.

[Seasought]

I do NOT recommend this!

Now everyone enjoys certain playstyles, and as someone who was on a PvP server since launch, it's a totally different experience. If you "enjoy" being ganked, corpse camped, and harassed by enemy players -- even when you just want to log on for 30 minutes and relax and play -- then a PvP server is for you.

It's certainly more cut throat, but it will make you a better player. The times I was ambushed or "camped" it made me even more determined to gain higher levels and repay the favor.

It really depends on how coddled you want to be in the game.

[Abulia]

It really depends on how coddled you want to be in the game....and this leads to my second dislike of PvP servers, the impression that if you don't play PvP that you're a) not a good player, or b) substandard in some fashion in how you derive enjoyment.

You know, all we need is someone to yell "NERF shammies!" or drop the "lrn2play" bomb and this thread will be complete. :)

Oh, and complain about casual players. ;)

[selloutvixen]

I don't know. In my case, life begins at 60. I have had more fun doing the 40 man's with my guild than I ever did questing my way up. With the right people and the right play style, it's an all night party.

But, to the OP's original question. I think it really has a lot to do with Blizzard games. Everything they have ever released has completely ownned me and my time. If you are a fan of their previous games, and have the time, check it out. The best way to do this is find a friend who already has the game, I beleive that they still do a 10 day free pass to potential new members.

I'm only a level 27 (night elf druid on Argent Dawn), but I have several friends who are 60, and I cannot WAIT til I can go raiding with them. I don't like questing.. I like instances! I've run DM/VC and SM like 20 times because I love it so much.

But yes, WoW is addictive, especially if you're prone to being addicted to games. It's a lot of fun, and the more friends you make in game, the more you will end up playing. I play A LOT longer when my SO and friends are on, since then we can talk and lay beasts to waste together. :D

Give it a shot, you might love it! Just remember: RL > WoW

[dizastor]

i definately agree with the poster who suggested playing on a PvP server.

I think you miss a huge portion of the game on a "normal" server. You also have a greater sense of Alliance vs. Horde if you aren't just simply "questing peacefully side by side".

Kill a gnome for me. ;-)

[James Craner]

Well it is a matter of personal taste, but WOW is the best most addictive game I have ever played in my life. I have been playing for over a year now, in a great guild with some great people, still loving it and putting in far too many hours a week to be good for me. Sad fact is I spend more time chatting in game with my brother than I do speaking to him over the phone.

BTW has anything interesting happened in the Mac world in the last 12 months ?

:)

[DrStrangelove]

I've been playing for a few weeks now. I'm a level 18 Tauren Shaman. I know many people would have leveled much more quickly, but

a) it's my first and only character
b) I rarely play with another player (in a group-- but I am part of a guild)
c) I don't put in the time that a lot of folks do

Having said all of that I really enjoy playing it. I've found that there are benefits to playing alone and benefits to playing with a group (which for me seems to usually only be 1 other person).

Playing alone allows you to really LEARN the game-- where things are, how to go about retrieving things and how to utilize the skills that you pick up. But playing alone, especially as you get higher in levels, is becoming more and more difficult (at least for me).

Playing in a group allows you to level more quickly and seeing it's a social game there's more of a sense of "experiencing the fullness" of the game. However, I've found when playing in a group-- especially when the other member is a higher level than you-- that you aren't always afforded the opportunity to LEARN. During most of the quests it turns into a lot of following and killing (w/ looting to gather items) but things usually happen so fast that it's hard to pay attention to WHAT you're doing.

For me I've found that 2 or 3 nights by myself followed by a night of playing in a group seems to fit the bill.

Overall, up until WoW, I've not been a big gamer-- although I've wanted to get involved in a game for years now. WoW has fit this bill nicely. It allows me time to escape from the trappings of family, bills, work, etc and I've been able (so far) to keep it balanced enough where it doesn't distract from these other things.

Considering I don't have much to compare it to, I'm going to give it an 8 out of 10. For me it's been everything that I've hoped it would. The upfont cost-- $50-- well, MOST games on my PS2 are in that range and I NEVER play them. The ongoing cost may be a problem for some, but when I compare it to all the stuff that I waste my money on monthly that brings me little to no enjoyment it seems well worth it.

As a little bonus message, last night was the first time that I helped someone else at a lower level than me. I'm only 18 but a 9 needed to get somewhere and didn't know how to go. I partied up with him, got him there and we quested for a bit. It felt good to give back to others as some have done for me along the way. You wouldn't think you could get "good feelings" from a game, but it really is rewarding (in some sicko-nerdo way) beyond just the enjoyment factor of the game objectives. Again, considering it's a social game, if you have an imagination, you enjoy the "D&D" type experience and if you like, say message forums/chatting-- what you get HERE at MR for example, I think you'll find that it's a nice way to spend your spare time.

Just make sure it's your "spare" time and it's not stealing from other more important things in your life.

I agree 100% with everything you're saying here. Seems to me that you have a pretty good handle on the game for someone only playing a few weeks.

PM me-- let's quest sometime!

[Diatribe]

I agree 100% with everything you're saying here. Seems to me that you have a pretty good handle on the game for someone only playing a few weeks.

PM me-- let's quest sometime!

You're agreeing with yourself and inviting yourself to play?

Sweet, can I have some of what you're smoking? :D

[yellow]

Sweet, can I have some of what you're smoking? :D

Well, it IS 420. :)

[Seasought]

...and this leads to my second dislike of PvP servers, the impression that if you don't play PvP that you're a) not a good player, or b) substandard in some fashion in how you derive enjoyment.

You know, all we need is someone to yell "NERF shammies!" or drop the "lrn2play" bomb and this thread will be complete. :)

Oh, and complain about casual players. ;)

I see where you're coming from. My use of "coddled" wasn't to imply disdain of any sort. I actually don't fall into the category of "PvP elitist" as I've played on Normal, RP and PvP servers.

I just think you miss out on a big aspect of the game. True, you can hop into battlegrounds for voluntary PvP, but nothing gets your heart racing when you have to travel through contested territory by foot. :D

[DrStrangelove]

You're agreeing with yourself and inviting yourself to play?

Sweet, can I have some of what you're smoking? :D

Well, you know, my response was feeling lonely. So well thought out-- sharing from my soul and no replies.

It just didn't seem right. :p

[bokdol]

ok doc. i tried to make a character on your server. but he had absolutly no play time at all. my main is at 34 and i am working very hard to get to 40 so i can get a mount. after that i can cool down a bit and play on your server. sorry i have not had time to stop by and say hi. :(

[sketchy]

i definately agree with the poster who suggested playing on a PvP server.

I think you miss a huge portion of the game on a "normal" server. You also have a greater sense of Alliance vs. Horde if you aren't just simply "questing peacefully side by side".

Kill a gnome for me. ;-)

I have a lvl 60 on a pvp server (Gorefiend) and a few mid 30's. I rarely play my 60 troll mage. you THINK getting higher levels will make the ganking get better.. then maybe epics, but it does not.. you have to be in a group or you will get ganked..

you will get attacked when doing silly gathering quests, if you are AFK you will be killed, you will be attacked when you are drinking water, etc.. it is fun for a short short time, then it just gets old.

lvl 60's will patrol the first eligible contested areas and kill you. (hillsbrand, 1kneedles, etc). I know alliance who spens all day looking for low level horde.. just to be an ass. and when you have a bad day, there is nothing better then 1 hitting level 40's on their new mounts.

PvE servers are a little more lame.. there will be no raids on the crossroads or in ashenvale, but you can hit 60 in much less time. If you are looking for serious players, go to an RP server.. you might have to put up with a little RP, but you will get dedicated players.

there is an allicane guild whose SOLE purpose is to prevent horde raids from running MC. They will have 2 full raids of 60's waiting at the entrance of BRM and will make the raid corpse camp to the lava jump. when some make it to the lava, they send one raid to the bottom of the chain, and proceede to kill you again. and it is a long run from thorium point. to have to make it 10+ times to run freakin MC.

corpse camping is fun if you are the one camping..
the campers tend to be pissed off adults, or pissy teens.

[sixstorm]

I bought WoW 2 weeks ago and it is HIGHLY addictive. Once I get started playing, I can't stop for at least 3 hours at a time. It takes a while to get things done, but there are no boring moments, unless you count travelling on foot :D.

Great game, I recommend on the purchase!

[Golem]

Very addicting for some, others can play for a while and lose interest.

Pick it up play for a while it may not be you but its enjoyable for a lot of people.

It helps if you play on a server with people you allready know. I duo'ed a paladin up to 60 without really noticing over a 12 month period just playing with a friend when i allready had a 60 shaman on a pvp server.

PvP vs PvE? The ruleset unfortunately has changed to encourage ganking over the last year and while pvp Servers can be fun and you are allways on your toes it can be very frustrating make the same 5 min gy run 6 times in 1 hour. But turning the tables on someone who just did or intended to do you in is fun:)

If you go pvp I would look for a new server where everybody is a similar level and again if you have a close friend perma duoing will get you through content and pvp with a lot less pain.

3 60's the latest only a week old and who just got "her" first Zg gear last night and is working through teir 0.5

5/8 Teir 1 and 6/8 Teir 2 on my main in a casuals guild with a hard core:)

[gammamonk]

Maybe 6 months ago somewhere on MR, I think I posted about how WoW was wasting all my time, and I gave it up and it's stupid. But then a couple months ago I decided to sign up again, because I was really bored with a bit of a gap between jobs at work. So now I'm totally addicted again, and love it.

It is really an awesome game, and runs great even on my low spec'd computer.

[gammamonk]

One thing I forgot to say, WoW has some pretty big server problems. Weird lag and login problems will haunt you. Probably once a week, I can't log in or the lag is really bad when I wanna play.

[Quantum Man]

They seemed to have fixed the authentication problems finally, even during peak hours it is nice and fast. Been this way for 2 weeks or so now.

[Agathon]

It's a great game and I have certainly got my money's worth from it. I play it more than I watch television, and cable costs 4 times as much as WoW.

Sadly, I have a new job, so I have had to cut down.

PvP servers should be more fun than they are, but the open PvP system tends to lead to non-competitive fights (high level gankers patrolling low level zones, or gank squads). There's still quite a bit of world PvP on the PvE server I play on, and the Horde and Alliance players tend to get on quite well.

But if you are prepared to be camped and so on, a PvP server is OK. However, be aware that when you move from a PvE to a PvP server, the average IQ drops about 40 points and the average age drops about 10 years. I've started various characters on PvP servers, but I've given up time and again in frustration at the juvenile behaviour of my own side (spend an hour in the Barrens and you'll see what I mean).

[Diatribe]

It's nice to play it once in a while. Not every day 5 hrs. but like 5-7 a week.

PvP vs. PvE
Yes it keeps you on your toes constantly but it is also a lot of fun. Best example:

Yesterday I just finished a quest and was running through a horde of monsters to get out when a horde warlock and a hunter both lvl 26 spotted me (lvl 30 hunter) and started following me. They killed me, after I rezzed they killed me again because I just wanted to get away and not fight.
After this I lost my humor, rezzed, healed, killed both of them and corpse camped them for a total of 12 kills until they chose to call a lvl 60 in for help. After that I just left. Perfect example of how it can go. Don't piss off people. ;)

[DrStrangelove]

I've yet to experience getting "ganked"-- I'm sure from all that I read it's coming. I'm approaching level 19 (another hour or so of play). Did I read that getting hit by alliance players has something to do with level and it will happen after 20? Or did I read that at/around 20 you're required to leave non-horde areas which opens you up to being attacked by others?

I'm just wondering what I'm in for and when. I'm also wondering if I should have chosen the PvE server? I don't mind fighting other player characters- I'd enjoy it in the battles that we invite each other into and I think having surprise attacks would add some excitement to the game. But what I'm reading about ganking and corpse camping, etc-- it just seems to be done to "f with people" not to enhance the game. That doesn't sound fun at all.

[Gasu E.]

You're agreeing with yourself and inviting yourself to play?
:D

Must be his alt.

[Gasu E.]

ok doc. i tried to make a character on your server. but he had absolutly no play time at all. my main is at 34 and i am working very hard to get to 40 so i can get a mount. after that i can cool down a bit and play on your server. sorry i have not had time to stop by and say hi. :(

Oh yeah, just until I get my mount, then things will settle down... lol

[Diatribe]

I've yet to experience getting "ganked"-- I'm sure from all that I read it's coming. I'm approaching level 19 (another hour or so of play). Did I read that getting hit by alliance players has something to do with level and it will happen after 20? Or did I read that at/around 20 you're required to leave non-horde areas which opens you up to being attacked by others?

I'm just wondering what I'm in for and when. I'm also wondering if I should have chosen the PvE server? I don't mind fighting other player characters- I'd enjoy it in the battles that we invite each other into and I think having surprise attacks would add some excitement to the game. But what I'm reading about ganking and corpse camping, etc-- it just seems to be done to "f with people" not to enhance the game. That doesn't sound fun at all.

It'll happen when you are in contested areas obivously.
But read my post above. Good courtesy goes a long way. Killing people while they're involved with monsters is not nice. Expect people to return the favor if they can.
I have ran into so many horde players fighting right by my side in tough areas helping out or me helping them out. Just because they're the other faction doesn't mean you or they have to be an ass. But also expect people like those I met. Just don't get pissed when people do the same to you if you gank them. I have seldomly discovered people camping for more than 10 mins. It's part of the PvP experience and it doesn't happen THAT often.
As I said fairness goes a long way, even in war.

[bokdol]

I've yet to experience getting "ganked"-- I'm sure from all that I read it's coming.


go to hillsbrad.... i hate it and love it too. one hing i noticed about hillsbrad is tarren mills gaurds dont chase down people sa much as southshore. or it seems like it.

when we have the big tm vs ss raids. the ally town gaurds seem to aggro real quick on us. while in tm our gaurds sit for a while before they react. oh and why the hell do ally always like camping tarren mills.:mad:

[James Craner]

I've yet to experience getting "ganked"-- I'm sure from all that I read it's coming. I'm approaching level 19 (another hour or so of play). Did I read that getting hit by alliance players has something to do with level and it will happen after 20? Or did I read that at/around 20 you're required to leave non-horde areas which opens you up to being attacked by others?

I'm just wondering what I'm in for and when. I'm also wondering if I should have chosen the PvE server? I don't mind fighting other player characters- I'd enjoy it in the battles that we invite each other into and I think having surprise attacks would add some excitement to the game. But what I'm reading about ganking and corpse camping, etc-- it just seems to be done to "f with people" not to enhance the game. That doesn't sound fun at all.

On a PVP server in the starting areas for either have to turn on your PVP flag on, or attack an opposing player, so that is why you have been protected so far, but as soon as you venture out of those starting areas you will be fair game to the opposition.

On PVE servers you have more control over PVP either by attacking an Enemy player who has turned his PVP flag on, or turning yours on and hope that the Enemy goes for you. On PVE servers you can also do PVP by entering battle grounds which are basically PVP instances. Because these are controlled by the game they are more balanced as the game won't let the instance start until both sides have equal numbers queued for the instance. When the number of players signed up has been reached for both sides - you get an invitation to port in the instance.

Whether you prefer PVP or PVE depends on your own preference. If you like more control over your PVP encounters then a PVE server would be best, but if you like to always be on your toes then PVP would suit you better.

[DrStrangelove]

Yeah, heheh, I'm sure my time is coming. I guess I won't know if it's for me until it happens. We'll see.

On another note I just got my first screwing on WoW today. I'm a lvl 18 Tauren Shaman. This lvl 11 Orc hunter comes up to me and asks me to party. I ask him what quest(s) he's doing and they're not the ones that I'm doing. So he says, well help me out on this one and then I'll help you on yours.

I'm sure you know where this is going.

So I help him, keep his ass alive, kill some stuff etc, etc. He collects all his goodies and I say, "Let's do mine now." He asks if we can stop at xroads to sell some stuff. "Sure," I say. He sells and then he takes off saying he has to work on another one of his quests.

What a dick.

[Abulia]

Heeeee. Wait until you get ninja'd on a BoP item. Then the real fun starts. :D

[yellow]

Heh.. that's annoying.. but chalk it up to karma. Maybe someone higher level than you will drag you through an instance? You never know.

I think my interest in WoW is once again waning. Once I sit down and start playing, I don't want to stop and the next day it's the first thing I want to do. I find that if I take a few days off, then it's easier not to go back.

[gammamonk]

I've yet to experience getting "ganked"-- I'm sure from all that I read it's coming. I'm approaching level 19 (another hour or so of play).

I started on a PvP server, and loved it until I hit 20. At that point you'll start getting ganked all the time. I made it to 41 on that server, and just stopped playing, because it wasn't fun anymore. I've started over recently, and now I'm up to 33 as a hunter on a PvE. So much better.