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Is it worth to start playing WoW now for first time?
NoNic2
Member Posts: 21
What do you guys think, I am actally very sad I wasent part of original and tbc wow, now with lots of hype because of cataclysm lunch I am thinking of trying it but... I am not sure is it worth it.
For example expense of buying wow + tbc +wotlk +cata + monthly fee is not small.
All original, tbc and wotlk dungens and raids lose all importance and most people will skip these and rush to lv85
6 month from now gw2 and sw:tor will arrive that have chance to become next best thing + it is new and exciting
have some great games that dident have chance to play yet like mass effect 2.
I have desire to play it but game is old now and it would take me ton of time to catch up if I take it slowly to max proff, explore the world , solve all quests ect
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Looks like if you bought the game right now, it would cost $70. I think it'll be worth it. Especially if you plan on being there for years to come. There will also be a ton of people in the lower zones which will be nice when Cata comes out.
Edit: And there really is an insane amount of content in this game. Find some like minded people and this game can be fun for a really long time. Especially if you've never played it before.
Honestly, I'm surprised whenever I hear an MMO player say they haven't played WoW. Its just something that everybody has done, at some point in their online gaming life. Like a rite of passage, almost. The reason why we come to MMO forums and rant like bitter old men.
To have not played WoW is to have not had a childhood.
Oh, and I wouldn't bother with it.
Let's play Fallen Earth (blind, 300 episodes)
Let's play Guild Wars 2 (blind, 45 episodes)
If you are going to play you better start today as some of the intro to Cataclysm is going to happen after maintenance. The ground is going to shake and there will be some other things plus there is a whole new spec setup for each class so now is a good time to learn about it and get used to it before Cataclysm comes out.
I can say you have lots of time to level to 80 for Cataclysm and be ready to experience the new content. Even way after launch there will always be guilds at different stages of completion for raid content. There are always pugs out there too no matter what.
The problem though with mmorpgs is you always end up putting more time into the game than you want and even expect at certain times. The grind is still there despite people saying WOW is getting easier and easier.
MMORPGs will always be a time sink. Are you prepared for that at all ?
Money is the root of all evil.
I think I will download free 10 days trial and after that buy only original WoW cd key that gives 30 days free. That will keep me entertained for a while and is pretty cheap. After that I can decide what to do next.
Cataclysm launch is an ideal date to start playing wow, being it for the first time or after a long break. Low level areas will be crowded with activity making the leveling process even more fun. Even more fun, as all areas will be revamped and more/better quests will be added.
Cataclysm tends to be a WoW 2 instead of 'just' an expansion.
Eaglix
I fixed it for you! I suppose you can apply this to any MMO. It's getting harder and harder for parents to get their kids to go outside and play ball. People forget that these games are supposed to be a distraction and entertainment, not 1/3 of your life. I know people that play these games 4-5 hours a night after school/work and 8 hours a day on weekends. That's just sad.
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tbh now as good a time as ever to start wow.
People playing wow will tell you it is worth, people not playing wow will tell you it is not worth it. In my opinion, it is worth to wait for any of those 2 games, guild wars 2 and SWTOR. And if you have some games that you haven't played yet... play them. Mass effect 2 for example is awesome and you will loose a really good game if you dont play it.
They sell that battlechest at my local supermarket for £9.99. This is deffinately another reason it's a popular mmo, it has to be one of the cheapest to start and sub to. As for the OP, not a clue hated the game not my thing but for such a small outlay all it really costs is your time to try.
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Actually, you tell this fellow that he should not try the game everyone played and wait for 2 unpublished games that are not even in Beta...
I think you are nuts.
Honestly, right now is one of the best times to start. Patch 4.0.1 is being deployed, which is changing a lot of the mechanics of the game. There will be a number of people leveling in the new zones, more come 4.0.3 and beyond, and there is a general newness to many things. Not to mention that you'll be there for the sundering where much of Azeroth will change permanently.
Purchasing Original+TBC is about $20 USD for the battlechest. That will get you up to level 70, Draenei (and their zone) and Blood Elves (and their zone), Outland, and the Jewelcrafting profession.
Since you're going to be brand new, the newest patch will also make entry into the game a bit more informed. They've added better descriptions to the talent trees so you're making an informed decision. Plus there is a considerable UI update that improves how information is displayed in all areas of the game.
Wait till Cata launches and check out the free trail which should help you in making the decision. They are using a a new "content streaming" installer so you don't have to download all 13-15 gb of game data before you can start playing.
I bought Age of Conan for 1 pound off amazon. Talk about cheap. EQ2 was also along the lines of 2-4 pounds. Most MMOs are cheap nowadays. WoW seems to be the most expensive tbh, if you consider the box prices. Monthly payments are the same for most MMOs.
i would suggest going on the forums and asking someone to recruit a friend u. the triple xp is very well worth it as long as they r willing to lvl a new char with u. I'm about to start a new char so pm if u want a recruit a friend bonus
Only you can truly answer that question. My advice to you is do a free trial a week after CATA releases and see if you like the game at all or not.
If not, try some LOTRO or EQ2X instead, they are free to play (well, you will be forced to pay some things sooner or later but you should be able to keep busy for no or little money until GW2 and TOR releases.
I can't really say if you will love Wow or hate it, that is something personal but a free trial doesn't hurt and it makes it easier for you to decide. But it is better to wait until after CATA since the game will change then, and wait a few days since there will be loads of people those days which wont be true for when you actually play, after a week should the game return to normal again.
Not if they're having fun. I've played with RL friends before for a few years and we had tons of fun. I'm not sure if we played THAT much together but a significant amount of time nonetheless. I understand that there is a line between fun and psychological addiction and I have crossed that line before and paid the price. Regardless, I've learned to manage my time and set my priorities much better now. I just graduated college and got a new job today as a matter of fact.
I would say .. no. Unless you want to spend all that money on xpac after xpac.. Then again it doesn't take long to hit lvl cap in this game either.
"When it comes to GW2 any game is fair game"
Do people actually rush through content that much to worry about expansions before they even buy the game? I asked this question once before when folks were talking about levelling to 80 in a week in WOW? Why rush through all the early content, if you are just playing to reach that "end game" content I question whether gaming is even for that person.
but yeah, to call this game Fantastic is like calling Twilight the Godfather of vampire movies....
Why not?
It takes about 2 months (less if you reroll) to get to 80, just in time for the launch of Cataclysm.
You can also start with a new toon after the launch of the expansion so there is every reason to start playing now.
WoW is a good game, not the best MMORPG, but it is consinstently enjoyable.
Honestly, if you want to try it...go ahead and give it a shot! Use a 10 day trial/refer-a friend to check it out. There ARE going to be massive changes - starting today with revamps to all classes and ending with Cata shipping on Dec 7th. That doesn't have to color your trying it out though. There are ALWAYS new players joining, and with cross server dungeons - you can find a group even if you're a night owl like me.
As for expansions - you don't need them all - you don't need any for the first 60 levels. If you wait until after Dec.7th, you'll get the 'new' Azeroth - which has been completely redesigned, quests streamlined, etc (Of course, without Cata you don't get access to the 'new' content like Worgen/Goblins etc - but the basic 1-60 game is going to be sort of new-again)
If you were going to go for the whole shebang - you can get the Battle Chest (Original+BC) for 29.99 on Amazon and Wrath is also 29.99 (Funny that - both of those were on "sale" a few weeks ago for 19.99 - suddenly this week they're on sale - for 10 dollars more)
Its not the biggest MMO for no reason.
WoW haters etc can slag it off all they want. 12 million active subscribers people cant be wrong.
Yeah the games changing and has changed alot but its still the same old WoW and well worth playing if you havent already.
The 10 day trial is worth a go but to be honest, ur better off buying a copy of the original game (with expansions if u can cheap) and playing through the first 30 days so your not bogged down with restrictions and so on.
Go for it.
Do the trial first before committing any dough. Nothing will piss you off worse than buying a game and finding out you don't like it. Better safe than sorry!
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Do the trial, if you enjoy it, go for it. A massive patch just got released that has changed a lot of class mechanics, so now would be a good time to start.
I personally would suggest waiting until Cataclysm is released however. The lower level experience is becoming more streamlined and new races will be added to the game. I am looking forward to rolling my Goblin Mage.
I haven't played WOW in over 4 years. I do not want to play WOW, however the OP should give it a go. I had a good time when I did play and many folks find it to be the perfect game for them.
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