WoW no0b advise

[Apathy]

What do you think are the best combinations for a new player - to get used to the game interface and all

(considering a post Xmas bonus cpu + wow purchase)

[Parkbandit]

Huh? I don't get the question.

If you are talking about hardware.. I think have tons of ram and a good graphics card / monitor.

If you are talking about the UI.. I would say stick with Blizard's from the beginning.. then you won't have to get updates every single patch.

If you are talking about toon.. I would say it depends on what you want out of the game. Get used to the game playing a warrior or druid.. then when the expansion comes out, roll an alliance shaman or horde paladin.. and you'll get into alot of guilds easily.

[Artha]

Your question's not very specific. If you're talking about UI, I agree with PB: stick with Blizzard for awhile. Then try some sort of already-done compilation, like Cosmos or Insomniax (these are just groups of mods that all work together with minimal errors, conveniently packaged - cosmos even has a tool to update them for you). When you've got a handle on all that, branch out and find mods that you actually like.

If you're talking about professions, I'd go herbalism/skinning, herbalism/enchanting (maybe not now with disenchant changes), or mining/skinning. Take what you gather to the Auction House and rake in the dough.

[GuildRat]

I think Apathy is looking for the simplest way to learn the game...much like in GS4 it'd be easier to learn a warrior first so you can see how the mechanics work as opposed to a sorcerer. For messaging puposes and whatnot.

[Artha]

There's not really any simple classes, except maybe paladin (I'd go this way instead of warrior, which would require you to understand aggro and all that good stuff if you get anywhere with the character). You're going to make mistakes and probably won't play your first dozen characters to cap, so go wild and have fun. Find something you like and stick with it, because really, every class is fun.

[Apathy]

I think Apathy is looking for the simplest way to learn the game...much like in GS4 it'd be easier to learn a warrior first so you can see how the mechanics work as opposed to a sorcerer. For messaging puposes and whatnot.

Yeah that.

It made sense in my mind when I asked it, but then I realized I wouldn't get any answers there.

I have no idea what you are talking about with UI's? User interfaces? WoW allows 3rd party programs in...?

[GuildRat]

Leave it to a simpleton to make things simple :wink:

BTW I don't play WoW...or I'd attempt to help.

[Tsa`ah]

The best suggestion I can offer is to load the game, pick something and play.

Some classes have a variety of options (heal, damage, or something in between), other classes aren't all that flexible (damage, damage, damage) and just offer a different way of doing the same thing.

Mods (third party applications) ... don't worry about them in the beginning. Most aren't essential and only a few are needed for groups and raids. Most mods become useless after every game update. Those that rely to heavily upon them basically spend a few hours or days installing updated mods, looking for updated mods, or trying to figure out how to play the game without them.

Trade skills ... unless it's a new server don't bother with skinning, mining, tailoring, leatherworking, or blacksmithing. Hell ... I'd say not to bother with enchanting either. Herbalism and alchemy are good mainstays in a bloated player economy.

[Sean of the Thread]

I wouldn't suggest Herb/alchemy to a new player. Mining/skinning will make you plenty of gold.

[Alfster]

Herb/Mining is the way to go

[Skirmisher]

But you can only have your map set to "find" one or the other.

For that reason I would think mining/skinning or herbalism/skinning would be easier.

[Methais]

What do you think are the best combinations for a new player - to get used to the game interface and all

(considering a post Xmas bonus cpu + wow purchase)

WoW is about as easy to learn as a game can possibly get. Unless you're a complete retard, you should be fine with no matter what you start out with.

[Artha]

I have no idea what you are talking about with UI's? User interfaces? WoW allows 3rd party programs in...?
They aren't really programs, but yes. Again, don't worry about them in the beginning, because they'll only confuse you and make it harder. Once you have the game down pat, then go looking for them.

[Skeeter]

definately pick any class that appeals to you. The game brings your skills along slowly, so you have a chance to master them as you go up in level. Learning curve is relatively small for any profession.

[Apathy]

Right on.

Are the controls anything like other Blizzard games? D2, war2, SC - I was master and commander of all that shiznit. never played war3 though, too busy trying to learn and get a job.

Now that I got that bullshit over with I need something to waste my time on...other than this message board.

[Methais]

The game requires a dial pad controller, like Intellivision.

[Artha]

The controls are pretty simple.

WASD movement, with Q and E for strafing, with the number row for using different abilities.

[Sean of the Thread]

It's basic.. stop being a pussy and dive in head first.

[Apathy]

It's basic.. stop being a pussy and dive in head first.

Best advice in this thread.

Merry Xmas all! (this game is fucking amazing).

[Artha]

Just wait till the expansion. The blood elf starting area is BY FAR the best.