I want to play World of Warcraft

[Crimson Behelit]

i am also interested in playing WoW.

i previously played guild wars when it first came out. specially for the reason of no "subscription fee" and also because of the PVP.

i wanted to ask before deciding to buy and play wow, about the PVP.

i hate PvE and i hate the idea of spending relentless hours doing stupid quests.

whats happens with WoW and pvp. how does the game play out with pvp and wow.

because in guildwars when you play PVP u go straight into fighting other parties or guild vs guild or random party fights.

if someone could elaborate more please of the PVP side of wow, when you first begin etc.

ps: otherwise i might just wait for warhammer online

I'm the opposite, I play wow to raid. Raiding consists of 25 player characters working together to kill raid bosses (some of said raid bosses may be familiar to those who have played other WC games. Examples of raid bosses include Kel'thuzad, Lady Vashj, Kael'thas, Archimonde, Illidan, etc). I've been raiding for two years now, and I can safely say that i would not be playing WoW if it weren't for the raiding end-game.

[Jack 0Neill]

Some play on private servers which can also give you an idea of what the game is like. Try somewhere like http://burning-wow.com

[TheLaughingMan]

Don't start playing, you will only throw away valuable time.

Listen to this guy...do not waste your time, I know I did.

[x9248]

Listen to this guy...do not waste your time, I know I did.

Ditto. It's not worth it.

[psybapunk]

While throwing away 30+ hours a week is a waste, WOW is also awesome if you just want to play a few hours a week.

[draelas]

lol to the op. if you cant already tell from this thread that the game leads to a harsh addiction then, i dunno what to say...

the people who are off it, will tell you not to start. how life is better without it, and not to waste yours. (like a real drug)

and the people who are still addicted will tell you all the wonderful things about the game in hopes of getting you to try it. ( like a real drug)

listen to what you have been told your whole life about drugs, and you'll make the right decision about this game.

[MrKuro]

Hello.... my name is WolfDV

I'm an ex-WOW addict.

I haven't used in nearly 6 months... but its hard

sometimes I still get the shakes ... the urges ... but alas I soldier on.

.. Thankfully.... "I now have a LIFE again".

:p :ninja: dont take the above comment to seriously ... I would never play WOW

[psybapunk]

No, everything is fine in moderation. The problems start when kids like to sit in front of their computer for 40 hours a week.

[ANON86364]

While throwing away 30+ hours a week is a waste, WOW is also awesome if you just want to play a few hours a week.

That is exactly what I plan to do. I am downloading the trial now. No telling how long it will take, the download speed is all over the charts. There is no way this game would consume my life; I physically don't have that much time to give nor would I want to spend 30+ hours a week playing it. I guess if I like the 10 day trial I can get the starter pack and get another month, just in case I get sick of it/don't like it.

Thanks to all!

[x9248]

^ You're missing the point... MMORPG's are not meant for casual gamers. Sure you "plan" on not playing to much, but that will surely change. If you don't have the time (ie you have a job/classes, girlfriend, and friends) then don't bother trying it on a trial basis.

Good luck to you lol :)

[psybapunk]

That is exactly what I plan to do. I am downloading the trial now. No telling how long it will take, the download speed is all over the charts. There is no way this game would consume my life; I physically don't have that much time to give nor would I want to spend 30+ hours a week playing it. I guess if I like the 10 day trial I can get the starter pack and get another month, just in case I get sick of it/don't like it.

Thanks to all!

Exactly, don't deny yourself the game just because others don't have common sense and control.

[BoDEAN]

if u want a life outside your computer, don't play it

everyone came in saying they wouldn't put in 30 hrs a week.

Then funny things happen and you surpass that.

Edited January 13, 2008 by BoDEAN

[x9248]

lol it's too late guys, we've lost him already and he hasn't even played it yet XD

[Fugi]

I'm the opposite, I play wow to raid. Raiding consists of 25 player characters working together to kill raid bosses (some of said raid bosses may be familiar to those who have played other WC games. Examples of raid bosses include Kel'thuzad, Lady Vashj, Kael'thas, Archimonde, Illidan, etc). I've been raiding for two years now, and I can safely say that i would not be playing WoW if it weren't for the raiding end-game.

+1 Although, TBC really killed raiding so I quit and have been WoW free for a wile now.... so much more free time =P. I'm hopeing that WOTLC will bring fun back into raiding but I honnestly think that with no more 40-man raids they will remain as easy and boring as they currrently are... although thats a discussion for another topic.

WoW is a great game and will provide you with a lot of fun, the grind from 20-60 has been made much much eaiser and faster so you can get into outland and start 60-70 more quickly and have fun. From past experience your guild really decides how much fun you have in teh game, without anyone to play with WoW can get really boring hehe. You will defiantly have a lot of fun but don't start putting real life off to play, it may seem like a dumb thing to say but you can really become anti-social without even noticing it I know from experience =D.

While throwing away 30+ hours a week is a waste, WOW is also awesome if you just want to play a few hours a week.

Exactly, best thing to do is take your time to 70 then just pvp, getting into hardcore pve will 98% of the time lead to the game consuming your life.

All in all man WoW is a great game, you probably won't notice during the trial because as stated before the real game starts at 70.

[Foub]

The thing is, I am becoming desperate for a REALLY good RPG. Until recently I've been very into strategy games such as Medeival II and FPSs like FEAR. But I don't there are going to be any excellent RPGs for single player.

What is the Wrath of the Lich King? Is that yet to be released?

Guild Wars is ok and its free to play on-line (You have to buy the game, though). There is also Archlord, which is an almost exact clone of WoW and it is free to download and even play on-line as well now. http://www.archlord.com/

^ You're missing the point... MMORPG's are not meant for casual gamers. Sure you "plan" on not playing to much, but that will surely change. If you don't have the time (ie you have a job/classes, girlfriend, and friends) then don't bother trying it on a trial basis.

Good luck to you lol :)

Luckily some of us don't have a life to get in the way. :)

BTW, I played WoW and soon got bored of it.

[Lyric]

Guild Wars is ok and its free to play on-line (You have to buy the game, though).

I'm an ex-wow player (still have my 70 character though) but I no longer have updated my account for ~3 months. The game will take you in, and you will not want to spend any free time with your real life friends. You'll soon become really addicted and do nothing else with your free-time but "WOW".

Check out: http://www.wowdetox.com for more information, and what this game has done to peoples life's. Some are quite a horror story.

(i.e: one kid skipped his grandma's funeral for a raid because they were going to kill the end-boss of black temple "illidan stormrage" for the first time - very sad indeed.)

[Foub]

I'm an ex-wow player (still have my 70 character though) but I no longer have updated my account for ~3 months. The game will take you in, and you will not want to spend any free time with your real life friends. You'll soon become really addicted and do nothing else with your free-time but "WOW".

Check out: http://www.wowdetox.com for more information, and what this game has done to peoples life's.

I played Guild Wars for 3 months straight and then quit it. Since I'm disabled I don't have to worry about work getting in the way. :)

[Emorex]

Man, you people are really ridiculous. He never asked you for your experiences with WoW. It is not hard to maintain a healthy balance. You do not have to play all the time. Just because you were not able to control your cravings, doesn't mean he will. Why don't you just answer whatever questions he has and let him do what he wants. If he wants to try it for 2 months who the hell are you to tell him not to do it?

Not everyone is like you and it's about time you realized that. Just let him do what he wants.

[x9248]

Ahem, we are not TELLING him what to do, we are WARNING him. NO YOU CAN'T PLAY! I FORBID YOU!!

Give me a break...

And your one to talk about helping the OP, your post is completely irrelevant to the topic. We at least gave advice, you just came to preach your "wisdom".

[Shadrack]

WoW is a fun game and good pass time. It can be addictive but so can a lot of other things. I like playing while I watch movies. I know some people who have gotten really addicted. I've known some people who have lost their job over it. But as far as video games go, it is really fun and the $15 a month is worth it considering most video games cost $50 and don't interest me for more than a month. You don't need Burning Crusade (the expansion pack) until you are level 58, or want to play the Draeni, Blood Elf, or want to do the Jewel crafting profession. I recommend not getting the Burning Crusade until you get to level 58 and are still interested in the game. The Burning Crusade content is awesome, though.

[ANON86364]

Jeez, it's getting kind of heated. I installed the trial and was about to dive into my first seconds of play, but now I need the patch! DOH! So again, I'm waiting.

Thanks to everyone for their concern of my well-being. But I will do just fine. I just want to see what all the hubub is about, and if I like, I like, if I don't, I don't. No big deal. No HUGE waste of moola, I don't/won't be able to "waste" all that much of my life with it.

lol to the op. if you cant already tell from this thread that the game leads to a harsh addiction then, i dunno what to say...

the people who are off it, will tell you not to start. how life is better without it, and not to waste yours. (like a real drug)

and the people who are still addicted will tell you all the wonderful things about the game in hopes of getting you to try it. ( like a real drug)

listen to what you have been told your whole life about drugs, and you'll make the right decision about this game.

Please don't try to lecture me. I am not a weak person who is easily subdued to the use of drugs or the like. I have enough sense and morality to not lower myself to such things. If I notice some adverse side-effects to playing this GAME, I do have the "strength" to stop myself.

Edited January 13, 2008 by lord_xenos

[MR_Candyman]

LOL! I laugh at a lot of people talking about addiction to wow. Ya, I know somebody who ruined their life because they "got addicted" guess what? He stepped back eventually and ealised it, he still plays but not nearly as much as he did, and it definitely doesn't get in the way of his life anymore. Personally, I have 1 70, and a few alts who are nowhere near there. I play about an hour a day aside from one MAYBE 2 nights where I go do an instance with the guild. I help out whenever I'm online, and hence, have become and officer. Not one person in the guild would say I spend all my life playing, in fact I spend less time on it than my best friend, who makes a point to rub it in some people's faces that he has a life, yet I admit I am more dedicated to it than he is. I will print things off and read them while at work (I literally have nothing better to do), I sometimes devise strategies to try to take down a hard boss. I want to make the most of my play time while I play, but that does not mean I let it run my life.

I truly don't believe anybody can become "addicted", I think there's just a strong desire to play that can be construed as an addiction. Of course this is coming from somebody who doesn't believe in addictions in the first place....

[Emorex]

Ahem, we are not TELLING him what to do, we are WARNING him. NO YOU CAN'T PLAY! I FORBID YOU!!

Give me a break...

And your one to talk about helping the OP, your post is completely irrelevant to the topic. We at least gave advice, you just came to preach your "wisdom".

Haha, kettle calling the pot black. How is this post relevant? You just posted to defend your useless comments. Also, caps doesn't make you correct.

To the OP:

Enjoy the game. It is very fun. Try to take things slow as well. Do not try to rush rush rush to level because the game to 70 is just as fun as the game at 70. Also, I recommend reading the quests, they really give a lot of insight and lore. Instances are also really fun, but you may want to skip the lower level ones, just because people fool around there and don't get things done.

[Shadrack]

If you have children or someone who depends on you, and it gets in the way of you taking care of those responsibilities, then there is a problem. If you lose your job over it or have to drop out of school, then there is a problem.

Other then that, if someone wants to spend ever minute of their free time playing video games I don't see what the problem is. There are worse things to do with your life than play video games!

[benplace]

I used to sit around smoking crack, shooting heroin all while playing World of Warcraft. I'm so glad I gave up World of Warcraft......