well, im quite to WoW, as a matter of fact i havent even played it. i wanted to ask u guys a few questions since im gonna start playing at the end of this month with a friend.

1)Well since im a beginner, which class is better? i received advise to play warlock, pala and druid, but more opinions are welcome.
2)How many servers in WoW? and what are the sides u get to pick?

im kinda new about WoW so dun flame me yeah(havent played like i said above)

no 1 can tell you which class to play.

It really depends on your preferences, whether you like healing ppl, tanking boss, do reallly hard damage, etc...

but healing class, always shortage and popular for demand, i.e. you get invites to instances/dungeons/raids 1st.

how many of you are starting?

perhaps you can segrigate among you guys, different classes.

that's how I did it among my friends, when we started during WOW Classic:

01) Warrior
02) Warlock
03) Shaman
04) Hunter
05) Mage
06) Rogue

http://www.worldofwarcraft.com

http://wowhead.com

http://wowwiki.com

take your time.

only 2 of us, we start this month, but we will rly train when its holiday time.my friend buys the disc, including WoTLK and i pay RM60 for 2 months subscrition only.. so yeah but we will decide to continue after 2 months

i would say make a shaman and a druid.

Both classes very fun to play and always in demand.

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Added on September 1, 2009, 6:30 pmAlso pls create your characters on Oceanic servers. If you create on US servers u will be playing with Ang Moh who mostly play from 6am-12pm our time.

This post has been edited by B@rt: Sep 1 2009, 06:30 PM

yeah worlock comes prety handy and easy...
after 1 macro set up..u just have 1 button to press over and over while lvling and raiding..

if u ask me...i'll go for druid...cost effective..

Tank, Heals , DPS --- u can venture in all those...

pally and another pally.

yeah this is what im doing now..after comb of warr+priest

hmm i have a logitech G15, which has extra macros for WoW I will need someone to teach me how to set macros. so now im gonna decide between pally warlock and druid, which 1 is less cost?

now u see? all the different replies...

take Quazacolt's advise... go through those useful links.

Seriously... read up those links... they are really useful and can help you decide.

WoW is a seriuz biznez!

also take B@rt's advise... try playing it in Oceanic Servers, which has more Asians (MY/SG) playing, i.e. same time zone. Else you+friends need to stay up at 2-3am to play with players in US.

if you like to charge recklessly into opponent crowd and blame healers, roll a warrior
if you like to do it from behind, roll a rogue
if you like animal orgies, roll a drood
if you like to putting stuff here and there, roll a shaman
if you like vending machine, roll a mage
if you like killing people with dots while being chase around, roll a warlock
if you like to play dead, roll a hunter
if you like to nurse, roll a priest
if you like escaping with 1 macro face-rolling while running along with DK, roll a paladin
if you like to play yoyo, roll a DK (1 65 toon required)


in general,

if you like Massive Multiplayer Online Role Playing Game, roll any toon
if you like Many Men Online Role Play Gurls, roll only female toon

first learn on how to create a WoW macro in the first place. and if ur thinking of automation macros aka botting, think again on your starterpack + subscription.

G15 itself threads a grey line when it comes to its macro capabilities. then again so long your only using WoW in game permitted macros, its no biggie.

what does macro-ing do anyway?

Don't worry about macros just yet. If you can't decide on a class, randomly choose one and slowly learn. I started out as a warrior, switched to a shaman and now raid on a hunter.

isnt there like guides on how to lv and add ap or sp? or is wow diff

easy access to skills (with modifier like ctrl/ shift), or chaining certain combo

the best example how a paladin escape his foes, with macro user has access of simple 'bubble' and 'hearth stone', which make the paladin escape without wasting time clicking both button

ah.. btw are addons legal? like questhelpers or something, telling u which way to go, what to get etc.

to me dont really rush out to 80..
enjoy the scene and questing...

once u start questing u will know what to do with yr class...

when u need better advise to master yr class u can check
Elitist Jerks - thats my source...

if ya need help on a pve realm try saurfang - Horde..
pst me Wardigger..i can help ya here and there...
thats my alts realm..

but if u want a challenge try making a toon in pvp realms such as Frostmourne..

Tarren mill anf SFK will be in yr heart always..

**still remember the days lvling till lvl 40 till i get first mount..been ganked like hell, almost there gonna quit the game..

This post has been edited by wardigger: Sep 1 2009, 07:12 PM

all servers are hosted in the US but with different timing. my server is US mountain time, for us in +8 GMT, US time servers is the best to to farm as we are always online when everyones asleep. best raiding time are always in the morning 9am till abt 2pm when the server starts to sleep. we start farming rare mounts stuff etc and it gets less laggy. server starts to wake up abt 9pm, raids reset at 12pm +8GMT (msia time) so u can do the same raid twice. and dailies reset at 3pm or 4pm msia time. therefore i can do the same dailies in the spc of a few hrs. in US servers people tend to do heroic dailies b4 they go to work. usually about 9pm(msia time) daily raids could be found.

i dont really get what u mean, when i 1st viewed WoW threads, i dont even get what u guys are saying

add ons im not pretty sure about the legality of that..

but what i can say it helps..

when u have a prob with your UI or something..dont mention to the GM's about yr addons...they blame it on that cut conversation short..
although yr addons has nothing to do with yr prob..
example " AFK" stuck beside me name...
i only have bagnon and quest helper...
i cant relate qh and bagnon got to do with that ui prob...
Blizz turn me down..

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Added on September 1, 2009, 7:16 pmsorry got carried away...hehe..

which u dont understand?


This post has been edited by wardigger: Sep 1 2009, 07:16 PM

most of u guys play at US or oceanic?

the way u type i dun get it... english pls

This post has been edited by Boomeraangkid: Sep 1 2009, 07:17 PM

in short, oceanic

but the actual server is on US, just the time is set to asia time

This post has been edited by Instant_noodle: Sep 1 2009, 07:19 PM

btw those sub servers, they are like channels right?when u create ur char in lets say server A, when u go server B will still be there yes?

1. Beware of suspicious sites and emails. Now that you have WoW there are myriad of ways your computer can get infected and your password/id stolen. Always keep your WoW details safe and your original discs/covers/serials and account information handy.

2. Addons are legal, however, only download them from legit sites like http://wowinterface.com/find.php or http://www.curse.com/

3. Once you picked your class, head over to http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/child-fo...forumId=6647729 for your class forums. Check the stickies there are always guides on how to gear your classes, talent builds and skill explainations.

4. Questhelper is a great addon for leveling. But it's not infallible. Whenever you're stumped, head on to http://www.wowhead.com/

5. http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/child-fo...l?forumId=11119 find your server forums. See if there's any recruitment threads once you're confident enough in your class. Mingle around, don't be afraid to post.

6. If you want to keep up with upcoming WoW news and changes, read http://www.mmo-champion.com/

If you make a character in Gorgonnash, you will be able to play that character there. You're not "duplicating" multiple characters over different servers. You can make a total of 10 characters per server, for a total of 50 (? not sure) playable characters across all the realms.

You can opt for a PAID character transfer, ie move your character from one server to another. This is why some posters above advocate rolling (making your character) in an Oceanic server, to increase the chance of you meeting up and playing with other same time-zone players.

This post has been edited by ray123: Sep 1 2009, 07:24 PM

wait, so these realms can be interchanged? like u make ur char in Alleria, u can go to Andorhal and paly?

sadly, i wish those are channels...

each toon is stuck to the server where they was created, but transfer are viable for free/fee according to server population

if you like horde and don't like being disturbed, PvE server or overpopulated Thaurissan(PvP) is a good choice...

nope...not interchange
but u can do a paid char transfer if you want..

basickly where us start yr toon..
thats where it stays unless u go for a transfer..

its not like cabal online with heaps of channels..

so come into Oceanic - Saurfang
pst me Wardigger

what server most of u pro's playing in(including Armed&Dangerous)

i heard thaurissan have alot of malaysian...
why to choose malaysian populated realms??..

easier to do yr raids due to time difference with otehr countries...

i agree with instant noodles...go thaurissan!

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Added on September 1, 2009, 7:30 pmmy main toons in Frostmourne

been there since april 2008...


This post has been edited by wardigger: Sep 1 2009, 07:30 PM

ok me and my mate agreed to play at thaurissan and go warlock so now all i have to wait is him buying the game

welcome to the world of warcraft!

there goes your life...

1stly, i would like to welcome you and your mate to wow
i think i miss something, which side are you going to roll on, alliance or horde?

one more thing, thaurissan is heavy with horde player, the horde outnumber the alliance bout 3:1,
so you roll alliance, you pretty much see more red names (opposition faction), than green names(friendly charater),

my advice to you is:

beware of lag

full install 1st(wow + 2 expension + all the patches), only then start create account, maybe you can use the trial account for 10days free.( you can only start playing if you have install the latest patch, i waste a few days while trying to download patches due to slow connection)

don't trust any random whisper thats said any special "offer" from a website, they are mostly keylogger(steal your account and password).

Blizzard staff will NEVER ASK for your password.

stay out of any alien/unfamilier wow fan website.
the ones Quazacolt and Ray123 introduce are safe
since youy are begining, you should go official website or wowwiki for more detail/advice

when you are confuse about a quest, go to wowhead for answer.

thaurissan is a pvp server, while leveling, please stay out of hillbrad foothills(aka Gankbrad) and Stranglethorn Vale to avoid ganking

The Barrens is a huge zone, to walk palces to places, so try to plan ahead where you going.

in Un'goro Crater, beware of stealth T-Rex

in outland, beware death from above, as lvl cap player can use flying mount and hunt lowbie players. (than again, you can't out run them anyway, since they hit lvl cap )

in Hellfire Peninsula, beware of fel reaver(a very cool giant walking robot)

that all i can think of now, may edit for more info

ps. this game is a demon if you are addict to it.

Don't ask us what class you should roll though. Please pick a class which you really like the idea/concept of. What do you enjoy doing in a social game?

1. Supporting your friends? Healing them, make them more effective?
(priest, shaman, druid, paladin)

2. Be THE MAIN MAN in front, protecting your teammates
(warrior, paladin, death knight, druid)

3. Shoot freakin laser beams safely from afar
(warlock, mage, hunter, shaman, priest, druid)

4. Jack of all trades, whatever suits your fancy
(druid, shaman, paladin)

5. Sneaky clever cunning bastaard
(rogue)

6. Farking powerful guy with big farking sword
(warrior, death knight, paladin)

7. Someone with cool pets
(warlock, hunter)

This post has been edited by Aggroboy: Sep 1 2009, 08:29 PM

ahem... mage got pet oso...

ahem... dk got pet oso

oh~ya~oh!

Well I guess to be more accurate it has to mean class that has permanent pet system with deep functionality, and a talent tree devoted to the pet synergy

if u need help or advise (if any of u guys are pallies) just let me know...
if u guys need a casual guild while leveling let me know as well =p

i need a casual guild while lvl... but yeah my friend havent buy the classic wow ,burning crusade and WOTLK.. so shud i download patches 1st? someone gimme a link pls, im lazy

http://www.wowwiki.com/Patch_mirrors

its faster to grab it from a friend or u can buy me batman for ps3 and ill giv u

.... my friend already installed classics and burning crusade i think, he download on9 but i lazy...or shud i start now?

dk... *kinda*, counts to that too. to an extent, i guess. lol.

lazy, dont play

play a paladin grab every healing gears u can, spec prot, find a ench shaman and bm hunter and call your team beastcleavelol and get 2.6k ratings in 3v3.
http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/med...eave%5B1%5D.jpg

If you're starting anew, I suggest you just download the trial account from the website. When you finally decide to continue, then you just upgrade your trial account to full (via credit card). You don't really need to go out and buy, and actually upgrading online is cheaper (because you don't really get the CD and stuffs).

Since you mentioned your friend already bought the CDs, just borrow from him and install. Then upgrade your account online.

Also, since you're not really level 60 yet, you don't really need to buy the 2 expansions first. When you reach 60, then you can buy the Burning Crusade. When you reach 70, then you buy Wrath of the Lich King. The 2 expansions don't really add anything to the game if you're below those levels. (and yea, you can also upgrade your account with these expansions online)

Thaurissan may be the best server for GMT+8 players due to our high population there, but take note it is also a PvP server. PvP means people from the opposing faction can KILL you if they spot you. Although Thaurissan is heavily outnumbered by Horde (so if you really play here, make sure you create a Horde character), you can still get unlucky and get killed over and over again which will not be fun.

If you want to just enjoy playing the game and questing and stuffs but not interested in getting killed by other players OR want to kill other players, then I highly suggest a PvE server instead. I think Aman'Thul (Alliance side) is a good server with high population of GMT+8 players but I'm not too sure... Cause I play a Horde on Thaurissan, actually.

As on 'how to play' and all those websites you need to read, well my personal advice is just play the game first and don't bother with those websites. Chances are, even if you go the wowwiki or Elitist Jerks websites you won't even know the heck they're talking about with all those terms. Just play the game and make sure you enjoy the quests, especially the starting ones, they basically teach you how to play one step at a time. When you reach higher level (like 40) then perhaps you will start understanding those wowwiki and elitistjerks stuff.

But one website you must get used to even at early level is www.wowhead.com. This is something like an online walkthrough for the game. Basically if you find yourself stuck on a quest, just type in the quest name there and read the comments other players posted. They will guide you on where to go and how to complete the quest.

fixd.

and lolwut pic

its a bit off topic tho... but heres a cool trick on installing WoW..

copy the WHOLE WoW folder from a frend whos actively WoWing (to avoid downloading wow patches, since active players' WoW folder r always updated) from his C: drive.. n copy it to your PC.. create a WoW.exe shortcut on yur desktop.. double click it to start .. VOILA!!

if need .. copy all the WoW shortcuts on the Start Menu as well..

pssssst.. u can even WoW on yur thumb/pen/portable drive!!! try it!!!

p/s: if u follow the above... u'll be WoWing with ALL yur fren's settings and addons... if u want WoW in its basic/default form.. just run 'repair wow' and set everything back to default settings.

This post has been edited by zapster: Sep 2 2009, 10:14 AM

this trick is ancient history, and cleaning up certain folder will reset the settings (bcoz bliz like backup stuffs)

whe you think is cool to poke anywhere and play....

1. keylogger at CC liek ur account, once once and anon will be in ur base, killing ur doods...

2. if your company has strict software enforcement law, run once in your portable storage = pwned!!! or you just like cleaning your office pc's registry...

in my oppinion i suggest u start off in a PVE server. train till ur lvl is high and understand the whole function of the game before you transfer to a PVP server. its not worth it to be ganked in pvp server as a newbie.

what's the point? might as well play pokemon at home...

hei playing pokemon on an airplane is kewl.

i managed to level pikachu to level 11 while i was on the plane to/from australia.

haha ok guise so shud i go ahead and download the classic? or wait for my friend to buy the CD and activate the acc

^
version plz... Red? Green? Blue? Yellow? Gold? Silver? Crystal? Ruby? Sapphire? Emerald? FireRed? LeafGreen? Diamond? Pearl? Platinum? HeartGold? or SoulSilver?

hahahaah! I dunno... 'cos I'm not from pokemon era.

I think we need a Kopitiam Thread for WoW Section~lah...

This post has been edited by penman: Sep 2 2009, 06:22 PM

i guess.... it was yellow? no idea honestly lulz.

Try classic WoW first your connection might sux and discourage you from playing.

or you are just so tempted to play, yet the suxxor connection just made you bang your mouse to death due to high rage...

i know lots of people tht transfers to pvp server after they reach 80! reason avoid ganking. well its individual preference. i dont like pvp unless i ccant help it. thts why i stay in pve server. furthermore msia's internet connection causes enemy players to take advantage of u when ur lagging

pve server mostly empty, nobody to help off topic:btw im on windows 7, loving it

Also your only free night from now on is Tuesdays.

windows7=testicular cancer for 3d studio max.....

haha , now my friend say make pala... mad guy cant decide

as a paladin he gotta be wiling to tank/ heal...
dpsing as a paladin has too much competitors to get a slot in raids...

PvE server mostly empty? Then PvP server lagi empty cos everybody die from ganking Horde, lagi nobody.. >.<

haha i think im gonna download the classic WoW and try... its free for download right?

Download, install, go to the website for a free trial account. Try it, then only buy original WoW to upgrade your account to full account. Level your character to 60, then buy the expansion packs (The Burning Crusade for up to level 70 and Wrath of the Lich King for level 80).

Bear in mind though if you plan to start like this you can't use the new races introduced in TBC (ie Blood Elf and Draenei).

races, and professions.

and since it wasnt mentioned, the main purpose for this method, is so that you can get an idea of the game, whether if you wanna play it or not, stay with vanilla/tbc/wotlk, before spending more money on the full account/expansions.

good advices from Ray+Quazacolt.

where to download? from the website?

you may DL directly from WoW website afaik after you registered your trial account

i said all ready buy me a batman ps3 ce and ill give u the folder

i would suggest lending the cd from a fren to install it and patch up from there...
downloading will take too long =p

yeah..my folder is already 10gb plus, dono really whats inside

at least u got a few days to enjoy ur life

jas, go dream on

WoW is about 13Gb right now, excluding the patch files.

no, mines 18.5gb. with the next expansion, cataclysm it will reach 20gb plus plus

It will only reach 18Gb if you have all the patch files.

15.8gb up to current date.

Since this is your first time of playing WoW, i'd say you better plan your time for this game, and also your real life stuffs, or else once it got mix up, it's the end.

FYI i started this game when i was form 3 having the long school holiday, and got hyped up by playing this game, and once i started form 4, every week i ponteng like 1-2 days just to play this game, i'm not going to elaborate more as it links to my private life as well, so you should understand how this game really changes my life.

As for suggestion of class, my pick goes to warlock as this class is really good to play, you will have a pet to tank for you while you deal damages by crazy curses that deal a lot damages, that's all i can say, and good luck.

is it ok if i download from rapidshare links?

The game client or the patches?

GG la u just go to FTZ or any cybercafe that is famous with an external HDD and angkat from there la nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooob

btw u getting mw2? we shall revive [PBC]

Yeah, WoW can just be copy pasted and played, you don't actually have to install it. Find a friend / cc who has WoW fully updated, and just copy the whole WoW folder and paste into your pc and play.

shud i use the US or UK version? i dl 1 UK version but its v 1.1.0.1 ... im downloading using the Install_WoW.exe...

US version mate

The ones sold in Malaysia is the US version. Actually it doesn't really matter, you can just change some files and commands in the WoW folder and it can switch regions =P

But yes, download the US version. If you already have the CD, install from there lah.

i downloaded EU version.. oh well haha i make a trial 1st and test