Hi all,
I enjoy playing WOW at a friends house and now looking to buy a PC . Im not looking for a power house of a PC, only one that i can enjoy playing wow comfortable on. The PC im looking at has these specs:
INTEL DUAL CORE 2.6 GHZ
GIGABYTE MOTHERBOARD
WESTERN DIGITAL 320GB HARD DRIVE
ATI 4650 1GB GRAPHICS CARD
500W POWER SUPPLY
DVD-RW
WINDOWS 7 RAIL VERSION
CIT QUALITY ATX CASE
Would this PC allow me to play?
Thanks for any help or advice in advance|||You've left out some important details, like how much RAM is this thing running with and what OS will it use?
Isn't an ATI 4650 one of the older ones?|||Quote:
You've left out some important details, like how much RAM is this thing running with and what OS will it use?
Isn't an ATI 4650 one of the older ones?
Yes sorry,
It has 2GB CORSAIR Ram and windows 7 but will most likely put on XP. not sure if it is old or not. most forums say it should be good but not sure to be honest.|||2 Gig i low, you're going to have lag problems in almost anything after classic content. Go for atleast 4 or more RAM if you can.
-For comparison my Vid card is an ATI 5800 series.|||Quote:
2 Gig i low, you're going to have lag problems in almost anything after classic content. Go for atleast 4 or more RAM if you can.
-For comparison my Vid card is an ATI 5800 series.
Thanks for the info|||Quote:
Thanks for the info
Could i just buy 4gb of ram and just install or does it take more, sorry bit of a noob to adding componets?|||RAM is one of the easiest things to install. Just pop the old sticks out and the new sticks in. I'd recommend going for two sticks of 2 GB.|||Quote:
RAM is one of the easiest things to install. Just pop the old sticks out and the new sticks in. I'd recommend going for two sticks of 2 GB.
Great, I feel better now, went mad on ebay fever and bought it a few minutes ago.
Thanks|||Make sure you get the correct type of RAM (Pin count, type, etc.) for your computer.|||4650 isn't too bad still, it not current generation, but its still pretty good bang for your buck
Saturday, April 21, 2012
A few questions before I buy
Ok, so you probably here these questions a lot, but I need to know a few things before I think about paying for an account.
A couple of things about my account first.
1. I am a level 13 Night Elf Hunter
2. I have a level 13 Feral Nightstalker as a pet.
- It's come to my attention that a lot of quests require a group of people rather than a single player. Is this true for a lot of quests? And how does one go about aquiring a permanat group?
- A lot of people ride an animal. I have a pet, but I'd much rather ride one? Wouldn't you? Is this available for me?
- I have been as far as Dark Shore in my time so far. I notice that things are more difficult here and quests are much more difficult. Are all new places like this?
- A friend of mine, who played for around a year and half went upto level 40. He then was told he could change into something else, what was that? And is this something I can still do?
- Are every 10 levels milestones?
- Any tips would be hugely appriciated, as I am considering paying for the full account.
Thanks, Darkraine.|||Quote:
Ok, so you probably here these questions a lot, but I need to know a few things before I think about paying for an account.
A couple of things about my account first.
1. I am a level 13 Night Elf Hunter
2. I have a level 13 Feral Nightstalker as a pet.
- It's come to my attention that a lot of quests require a group of people rather than a single player. Is this true for a lot of quests? And how does one go about aquiring a permanat group?
- A lot of people ride an animal. I have a pet, but I'd much rather ride one? Wouldn't you? Is this available for me?
- I have been as far as Dark Shore in my time so far. I notice that things are more difficult here and quests are much more difficult. Are all new places like this?
- A friend of mine, who played for around a year and half went upto level 40. He then was told he could change into something else, what was that? And is this something I can still do?
- Are every 10 levels milestones?
- Any tips would be hugely appriciated, as I am considering paying for the full account.
Thanks, Darkraine.
Group quests are common but not necessary. There wouldn't be much need for other players otherwise. We'd all be playing a nice single player RPG.
You don't get a "permanent" group (unless you mean a guild - which is a group of usually like minded people who quest together, help eachother etc). You can join and leave groups whenever you want. You can invite people to join a group. To find a group for a group quest, the best thing to do is ask in chat if anyone would be willing to join you in forming a group.
Yes, everyone can ride a mount at level 20.
Each area has a level range. The game cunningly guides you through increasingly more difficult areas as you gain levels. You'd become terribly overpowered very quickly otherwise.
He was playing a Druid. And no, as a hunter you can't change form.
Yep, but it doesn't really mean anything.
Here's my favourite tip. Use wowwiki.com to find the answer to everything WoW related ;)|||Quote:
Ok, so you probably here these questions a lot, but I need to know a few things before I think about paying for an account.
A couple of things about my account first.
1. I am a level 13 Night Elf Hunter
2. I have a level 13 Feral Nightstalker as a pet.
- It's come to my attention that a lot of quests require a group of people rather than a single player. Is this true for a lot of quests? And how does one go about aquiring a permanat group?
- A lot of people ride an animal. I have a pet, but I'd much rather ride one? Wouldn't you? Is this available for me?
- I have been as far as Dark Shore in my time so far. I notice that things are more difficult here and quests are much more difficult. Are all new places like this?
- A friend of mine, who played for around a year and half went upto level 40. He then was told he could change into something else, what was that? And is this something I can still do?
- Are every 10 levels milestones?
- Any tips would be hugely appriciated, as I am considering paying for the full account.
Thanks, Darkraine.
1. You make friends. You join something called a guild. Basically it's like in real life, when you need help moving, you call your friends. You spend a little time growing a "friends list" of other players who you can call on (and can call on you) for help.
2.All players over level 20 can have mounts, ie...animals to ride. All players can have "vanity" or "companion" pets...ie...pets that do nothing but follow you around Only certain classes can have combat pets...pets that attack for you...hunters, warlocks..etc.
3. Wow has a scaling difficulty zone map. The farther you get away from your spawning zone, the higher the difficulty tends to get. (Until you start running into another race's starting zone, then they go down again)
4. Druids can turn into multiple animals, and shaman have one animal travel form. So it's class specific.
5. Milestones? Usually you get nice spells at that, and the biggie abilities tend to open up on a -0 level.|||Thanks, massive help. Awesome.
A couple of things about my account first.
1. I am a level 13 Night Elf Hunter
2. I have a level 13 Feral Nightstalker as a pet.
- It's come to my attention that a lot of quests require a group of people rather than a single player. Is this true for a lot of quests? And how does one go about aquiring a permanat group?
- A lot of people ride an animal. I have a pet, but I'd much rather ride one? Wouldn't you? Is this available for me?
- I have been as far as Dark Shore in my time so far. I notice that things are more difficult here and quests are much more difficult. Are all new places like this?
- A friend of mine, who played for around a year and half went upto level 40. He then was told he could change into something else, what was that? And is this something I can still do?
- Are every 10 levels milestones?
- Any tips would be hugely appriciated, as I am considering paying for the full account.
Thanks, Darkraine.|||Quote:
Ok, so you probably here these questions a lot, but I need to know a few things before I think about paying for an account.
A couple of things about my account first.
1. I am a level 13 Night Elf Hunter
2. I have a level 13 Feral Nightstalker as a pet.
- It's come to my attention that a lot of quests require a group of people rather than a single player. Is this true for a lot of quests? And how does one go about aquiring a permanat group?
- A lot of people ride an animal. I have a pet, but I'd much rather ride one? Wouldn't you? Is this available for me?
- I have been as far as Dark Shore in my time so far. I notice that things are more difficult here and quests are much more difficult. Are all new places like this?
- A friend of mine, who played for around a year and half went upto level 40. He then was told he could change into something else, what was that? And is this something I can still do?
- Are every 10 levels milestones?
- Any tips would be hugely appriciated, as I am considering paying for the full account.
Thanks, Darkraine.
Group quests are common but not necessary. There wouldn't be much need for other players otherwise. We'd all be playing a nice single player RPG.
You don't get a "permanent" group (unless you mean a guild - which is a group of usually like minded people who quest together, help eachother etc). You can join and leave groups whenever you want. You can invite people to join a group. To find a group for a group quest, the best thing to do is ask in chat if anyone would be willing to join you in forming a group.
Yes, everyone can ride a mount at level 20.
Each area has a level range. The game cunningly guides you through increasingly more difficult areas as you gain levels. You'd become terribly overpowered very quickly otherwise.
He was playing a Druid. And no, as a hunter you can't change form.
Yep, but it doesn't really mean anything.
Here's my favourite tip. Use wowwiki.com to find the answer to everything WoW related ;)|||Quote:
Ok, so you probably here these questions a lot, but I need to know a few things before I think about paying for an account.
A couple of things about my account first.
1. I am a level 13 Night Elf Hunter
2. I have a level 13 Feral Nightstalker as a pet.
- It's come to my attention that a lot of quests require a group of people rather than a single player. Is this true for a lot of quests? And how does one go about aquiring a permanat group?
- A lot of people ride an animal. I have a pet, but I'd much rather ride one? Wouldn't you? Is this available for me?
- I have been as far as Dark Shore in my time so far. I notice that things are more difficult here and quests are much more difficult. Are all new places like this?
- A friend of mine, who played for around a year and half went upto level 40. He then was told he could change into something else, what was that? And is this something I can still do?
- Are every 10 levels milestones?
- Any tips would be hugely appriciated, as I am considering paying for the full account.
Thanks, Darkraine.
1. You make friends. You join something called a guild. Basically it's like in real life, when you need help moving, you call your friends. You spend a little time growing a "friends list" of other players who you can call on (and can call on you) for help.
2.All players over level 20 can have mounts, ie...animals to ride. All players can have "vanity" or "companion" pets...ie...pets that do nothing but follow you around Only certain classes can have combat pets...pets that attack for you...hunters, warlocks..etc.
3. Wow has a scaling difficulty zone map. The farther you get away from your spawning zone, the higher the difficulty tends to get. (Until you start running into another race's starting zone, then they go down again)
4. Druids can turn into multiple animals, and shaman have one animal travel form. So it's class specific.
5. Milestones? Usually you get nice spells at that, and the biggie abilities tend to open up on a -0 level.|||Thanks, massive help. Awesome.
Hello everyone!
Hi, I'm using my WoW free trial right now but I plan on becoming a full player within the next few weeks when I get around to it. The games fun but there is still so much more for me to learn and do!
I was just wondering what I could maybe do to find some people to level/hang out with? I need some social interaction, and I don't get much right now. I really would like this when I officailly start up playing soon, don't care what server. But I'm pretty sure I'm going to stick with playing with a troll, just thought it was fun. ^^
Oh, and another thing. Can horde characters access alliance cities? People say that horde and alliance are two different gaming styles, but I don't know what they mean. I'm open to any character really right now, so maybe knowing what this means would be good to start off on the right foot?
Thanks|||Quote:
Hi, I'm using my WoW free trial right now but I plan on becoming a full player within the next few weeks when I get around to it. The games fun but there is still so much more for me to learn and do!
I was just wondering what I could maybe do to find some people to level/hang out with? I need some social interaction, and I don't get much right now. I really would like this when I officailly start up playing soon, don't care what server. But I'm pretty sure I'm going to stick with playing with a troll, just thought it was fun. ^^
Oh, and another thing. Can horde characters access alliance cities? People say that horde and alliance are two different gaming styles, but I don't know what they mean. I'm open to any character really right now, so maybe knowing what this means would be good to start off on the right foot?
Thanks
1. Pick your character and server, play nice with others, be helpful, and keep a somewhat cynical eye on your official forum for your server. (The official forums can be somewhat harsh and negative, take them with a grain of salt and you'll find some nice people on them) Eventually you'll fall into a guild...words to describe what you're looking for...laid back, relaxed, fun, leveling, social guild. Remember, the trial accounts are purposefully restrictive in the level of access they allow to other players...this prevents gold sellers from making hundreds of free accounts and spamming players. It does however leave real new players at a certain disadvantage.
2. The Horde and Alliance are at war. While it's currently a rather cold and stagnant war, this means you cannot access the other faction's cities. Going there will get you attacked and killed. There are, however, neutral cities when you progress in content that will bring you side by side with the other faction's players (Shattrath, Dalaran, The tournament grounds) And remember...that while NPCs have the miraculous ability to speak the other faction's language, you as a player do not.
3. Honestly, as a player fairly experienced with both factions, I see no difference between them in "play styles" or really anything else concrete. It's simply a matter of which visuals or lore story arc you prefer.|||There really isn't any difference between Alliance and Horde, other than aesthetics. Do you think Orcs look sexier/cooler/spiffier/prettier than Humans or vice-versa? Race is about 90-95% aesthetics, and class is the big difference maker.
As for what race/class combo you choose, that's entirely up to you. We can't tell you what to play. The best class is, and forever shall be the <not my class> class. You have to think about what it is you want to do. Do you want to heal? Tank? Deal damage at range? Deal damage up close? Ask yourself these questions and go from there.|||in terms of finding a guild, that will have to wait untill you get the full version of the game, since trial accounts can't join guilds. once you get the full version, head to your race's capital city (for trolls that's Orgrammar). once there you will have access to the trade channel which is a chat channel that links to all the cities of your faction. this is where most guilds advertise. it might take you a while to find a guild you stick with, but be persistant and patient.|||Thanks for the replies, I'm really thankful! But I'm still lost in all this.
There is so much to take in from this game, its very overwhelming. I still can't choose what race/class (I know race doesn't really matter, so mainly class) to be... And that's mostly because I don't want to mess up. What if I put a talent point into a bad talent? Can talents be reset? I still don't understand what exactly a 'raid' is, but it sounds cool. I guess I just want to know more of whats out there, because I want to make sure my character is right when I can do it. I don't want to realize it's not right for me 30 levels in (maybe that's not a lot of levels for you guys?). I've really only touched the Hunter, Shaman, and Warlock classes. But I still don't know whats right for me.
I don't even know if that above stuff even makes sense. I just thought I'd put the ongoing rant inside my head down on the forum and see what it brings. I have so many questions left unanswered, because even the 'intro' stuff seems to pro for me. You have a big thanks for me for replying, actually, just for reading all of this.
EDIT: By the way, semiiramiis, you live in Wisconsin? Epicness!|||Quote:
Thanks for the replies, I'm really thankful! But I'm still lost in all this.
There is so much to take in from this game, its very overwhelming. I still can't choose what race/class (I know race doesn't really matter, so mainly class) to be... And that's mostly because I don't want to mess up. What if I put a talent point into a bad talent? Can talents be reset? I still don't understand what exactly a 'raid' is, but it sounds cool. I guess I just want to know more of whats out there, because I want to make sure my character is right when I can do it. I don't want to realize it's not right for me 30 levels in (maybe that's not a lot of levels for you guys?). I've really only touched the Hunter, Shaman, and Warlock classes. But I still don't know whats right for me.
I don't even know if that above stuff even makes sense. I just thought I'd put the ongoing rant inside my head down on the forum and see what it brings. I have so many questions left unanswered, because even the 'intro' stuff seems to pro for me. You have a big thanks for me for replying, actually, just for reading all of this.
EDIT: By the way, semiiramiis, you live in Wisconsin? Epicness!
There is no permanent mistake in this game. You can reset your talent points, as many times as you can afford. (It goes up each time you do it, until you don't do it for a certain amount of time, then it starts to go back down.)
Raids are game content specifically created for end capped level characters to complete together. The big bosses in the game require a group to successfully complete....so bring friends.
There's no way to know what you'll find best. I was very lucky to stupidly fall into the class for me as my first rolled character, but most people have a few false starts. Usually by level 20 or so, you've gotten a really good idea of whether or not this class is for you. (My four paladins never made it farther than level 13)
We all start as new players. We all had our moments of running into the living room, to wail "I died! What do I do now?!?" at a grinning spouse. Or dying because we...got caught in a corner. Didn't realize that hey...that town is full of elves. I've never seen elves before.... is a BAD thing, when they're alliance elves and you're a horde cow. I've fallen to my death so many times. Discovered that it's possible to throw a non pvp enabled toon into pvp mode... Spent three hours in an instance that I never made it out of the second room of...
Race is, actually, a very important factor. If I was to ask you, off the top of your head, which one is the coolest looking...you'd answer....? (personal coolness factor is very important. If you don't like how it looks, you won't want to play it...and it'll never click)
Yup. I'm currently living in lovely SW Wisconsin. :)|||Thanks for the fast post.
Judging from what you said, I think I'll stick with my Gnome-Warlock for a while... Warlock has attracted my interest the most so far. And I can't think of which other class would be more interesting at this point, so, onward! I guess I don't have to worry about raiding for quite a while then, huh?
Well this is just great... Destro, Demo, or Affli? Decisions decisions decisions...|||Quote:
Thanks for the fast post.
Judging from what you said, I think I'll stick with my Gnome-Warlock for a while... Warlock has attracted my interest the most so far. And I can't think of which other class would be more interesting at this point, so, onward! I guess I don't have to worry about raiding for quite a while then, huh?
Well this is just great... Destro, Demo, or Affli? Decisions decisions decisions...
Just play the game. Just enjoy the game. Play what you want, how you want. You'll run into lots of people who will question your every single decision, but if you want to play a gnome warlock, then by all means. Don't listen to the gnome haters of the game (yes, that includes me) and go for it.
Raiding is not really anything you should be concerned about at this point. Having fun, leveling,meeting new folks, learning your class and the game should be your main goals.|||Uh oh...another one from Wisconsin...
Suggestion, in addition to the advice Semii is giving you, it helps to read up on your class and ho it's builds work, it's role when solo and when in a party.
Wowwiki.com is a good site to look things up as well as this one. Wowhead.com is another one.
You can look up your class for example, http://www.wowwiki.com/Warlock you can find heaps of info on Warlocks and many topics that have to do with them. Warlocks are the Kings of DOT's (damage over time spells) and they have minions. they an create health stones, soul stones and such.
I admit WoW is a learning curve big time, but you're in the right place to ask questions.
BTW, I'm from south Chicago.|||Quote:
Well this is just great... Destro, Demo, or Affli? Decisions decisions decisions...
here's a breakdown of the talent trees for the warlock:
Destro - basically plays like a mage who deal shadow damage. lots of powerful, high cast time spells.
demo - concentrates on your minion, allowing it to do more damage and survive more.
affli - king of the DoTs. able to put multiple DoTs on multiple targets for more damage.
when I first started, I found it easier to look at the individual talents than at the whole talent tree. look along the first row of all the talent trees and see which talent will benefit you the most. once you get more experienced you'll be able to pick a whole talent tree based on your play-style.
I was just wondering what I could maybe do to find some people to level/hang out with? I need some social interaction, and I don't get much right now. I really would like this when I officailly start up playing soon, don't care what server. But I'm pretty sure I'm going to stick with playing with a troll, just thought it was fun. ^^
Oh, and another thing. Can horde characters access alliance cities? People say that horde and alliance are two different gaming styles, but I don't know what they mean. I'm open to any character really right now, so maybe knowing what this means would be good to start off on the right foot?
Thanks|||Quote:
Hi, I'm using my WoW free trial right now but I plan on becoming a full player within the next few weeks when I get around to it. The games fun but there is still so much more for me to learn and do!
I was just wondering what I could maybe do to find some people to level/hang out with? I need some social interaction, and I don't get much right now. I really would like this when I officailly start up playing soon, don't care what server. But I'm pretty sure I'm going to stick with playing with a troll, just thought it was fun. ^^
Oh, and another thing. Can horde characters access alliance cities? People say that horde and alliance are two different gaming styles, but I don't know what they mean. I'm open to any character really right now, so maybe knowing what this means would be good to start off on the right foot?
Thanks
1. Pick your character and server, play nice with others, be helpful, and keep a somewhat cynical eye on your official forum for your server. (The official forums can be somewhat harsh and negative, take them with a grain of salt and you'll find some nice people on them) Eventually you'll fall into a guild...words to describe what you're looking for...laid back, relaxed, fun, leveling, social guild. Remember, the trial accounts are purposefully restrictive in the level of access they allow to other players...this prevents gold sellers from making hundreds of free accounts and spamming players. It does however leave real new players at a certain disadvantage.
2. The Horde and Alliance are at war. While it's currently a rather cold and stagnant war, this means you cannot access the other faction's cities. Going there will get you attacked and killed. There are, however, neutral cities when you progress in content that will bring you side by side with the other faction's players (Shattrath, Dalaran, The tournament grounds) And remember...that while NPCs have the miraculous ability to speak the other faction's language, you as a player do not.
3. Honestly, as a player fairly experienced with both factions, I see no difference between them in "play styles" or really anything else concrete. It's simply a matter of which visuals or lore story arc you prefer.|||There really isn't any difference between Alliance and Horde, other than aesthetics. Do you think Orcs look sexier/cooler/spiffier/prettier than Humans or vice-versa? Race is about 90-95% aesthetics, and class is the big difference maker.
As for what race/class combo you choose, that's entirely up to you. We can't tell you what to play. The best class is, and forever shall be the <not my class> class. You have to think about what it is you want to do. Do you want to heal? Tank? Deal damage at range? Deal damage up close? Ask yourself these questions and go from there.|||in terms of finding a guild, that will have to wait untill you get the full version of the game, since trial accounts can't join guilds. once you get the full version, head to your race's capital city (for trolls that's Orgrammar). once there you will have access to the trade channel which is a chat channel that links to all the cities of your faction. this is where most guilds advertise. it might take you a while to find a guild you stick with, but be persistant and patient.|||Thanks for the replies, I'm really thankful! But I'm still lost in all this.
There is so much to take in from this game, its very overwhelming. I still can't choose what race/class (I know race doesn't really matter, so mainly class) to be... And that's mostly because I don't want to mess up. What if I put a talent point into a bad talent? Can talents be reset? I still don't understand what exactly a 'raid' is, but it sounds cool. I guess I just want to know more of whats out there, because I want to make sure my character is right when I can do it. I don't want to realize it's not right for me 30 levels in (maybe that's not a lot of levels for you guys?). I've really only touched the Hunter, Shaman, and Warlock classes. But I still don't know whats right for me.
I don't even know if that above stuff even makes sense. I just thought I'd put the ongoing rant inside my head down on the forum and see what it brings. I have so many questions left unanswered, because even the 'intro' stuff seems to pro for me. You have a big thanks for me for replying, actually, just for reading all of this.
EDIT: By the way, semiiramiis, you live in Wisconsin? Epicness!|||Quote:
Thanks for the replies, I'm really thankful! But I'm still lost in all this.
There is so much to take in from this game, its very overwhelming. I still can't choose what race/class (I know race doesn't really matter, so mainly class) to be... And that's mostly because I don't want to mess up. What if I put a talent point into a bad talent? Can talents be reset? I still don't understand what exactly a 'raid' is, but it sounds cool. I guess I just want to know more of whats out there, because I want to make sure my character is right when I can do it. I don't want to realize it's not right for me 30 levels in (maybe that's not a lot of levels for you guys?). I've really only touched the Hunter, Shaman, and Warlock classes. But I still don't know whats right for me.
I don't even know if that above stuff even makes sense. I just thought I'd put the ongoing rant inside my head down on the forum and see what it brings. I have so many questions left unanswered, because even the 'intro' stuff seems to pro for me. You have a big thanks for me for replying, actually, just for reading all of this.
EDIT: By the way, semiiramiis, you live in Wisconsin? Epicness!
There is no permanent mistake in this game. You can reset your talent points, as many times as you can afford. (It goes up each time you do it, until you don't do it for a certain amount of time, then it starts to go back down.)
Raids are game content specifically created for end capped level characters to complete together. The big bosses in the game require a group to successfully complete....so bring friends.
There's no way to know what you'll find best. I was very lucky to stupidly fall into the class for me as my first rolled character, but most people have a few false starts. Usually by level 20 or so, you've gotten a really good idea of whether or not this class is for you. (My four paladins never made it farther than level 13)
We all start as new players. We all had our moments of running into the living room, to wail "I died! What do I do now?!?" at a grinning spouse. Or dying because we...got caught in a corner. Didn't realize that hey...that town is full of elves. I've never seen elves before.... is a BAD thing, when they're alliance elves and you're a horde cow. I've fallen to my death so many times. Discovered that it's possible to throw a non pvp enabled toon into pvp mode... Spent three hours in an instance that I never made it out of the second room of...
Race is, actually, a very important factor. If I was to ask you, off the top of your head, which one is the coolest looking...you'd answer....? (personal coolness factor is very important. If you don't like how it looks, you won't want to play it...and it'll never click)
Yup. I'm currently living in lovely SW Wisconsin. :)|||Thanks for the fast post.
Judging from what you said, I think I'll stick with my Gnome-Warlock for a while... Warlock has attracted my interest the most so far. And I can't think of which other class would be more interesting at this point, so, onward! I guess I don't have to worry about raiding for quite a while then, huh?
Well this is just great... Destro, Demo, or Affli? Decisions decisions decisions...|||Quote:
Thanks for the fast post.
Judging from what you said, I think I'll stick with my Gnome-Warlock for a while... Warlock has attracted my interest the most so far. And I can't think of which other class would be more interesting at this point, so, onward! I guess I don't have to worry about raiding for quite a while then, huh?
Well this is just great... Destro, Demo, or Affli? Decisions decisions decisions...
Just play the game. Just enjoy the game. Play what you want, how you want. You'll run into lots of people who will question your every single decision, but if you want to play a gnome warlock, then by all means. Don't listen to the gnome haters of the game (yes, that includes me) and go for it.
Raiding is not really anything you should be concerned about at this point. Having fun, leveling,meeting new folks, learning your class and the game should be your main goals.|||Uh oh...another one from Wisconsin...
Suggestion, in addition to the advice Semii is giving you, it helps to read up on your class and ho it's builds work, it's role when solo and when in a party.
Wowwiki.com is a good site to look things up as well as this one. Wowhead.com is another one.
You can look up your class for example, http://www.wowwiki.com/Warlock you can find heaps of info on Warlocks and many topics that have to do with them. Warlocks are the Kings of DOT's (damage over time spells) and they have minions. they an create health stones, soul stones and such.
I admit WoW is a learning curve big time, but you're in the right place to ask questions.
BTW, I'm from south Chicago.|||Quote:
Well this is just great... Destro, Demo, or Affli? Decisions decisions decisions...
here's a breakdown of the talent trees for the warlock:
Destro - basically plays like a mage who deal shadow damage. lots of powerful, high cast time spells.
demo - concentrates on your minion, allowing it to do more damage and survive more.
affli - king of the DoTs. able to put multiple DoTs on multiple targets for more damage.
when I first started, I found it easier to look at the individual talents than at the whole talent tree. look along the first row of all the talent trees and see which talent will benefit you the most. once you get more experienced you'll be able to pick a whole talent tree based on your play-style.
The Rend Skill
Hey,
I'm new to playing World of Warcraft and I'm struggling to calculate the mechanics for the Rend skill. I'm curious if anyone know how this skill is calculated, this is what I have so far;
(R2)
40 + 34 (Not sure how the 34 is calculated either but done for me in the tooltip) = 74
74 / 15secs = 4.93
Now that should mean that for every second this skill is active (total of 15 seconds according to the tooltip) the skill should deal 4.93 DMG but it doesn't it deals 14. Now to get 14 DMG I have to do;
4.93 * 3 = 14 (I did this because some websites seem to say that each tick is 3 seconds during the 15 seconds.
As you can see I'm getting really confused and struggling to work out a perfect build.
Please help shine some light on this matter.|||in addition to the base damage of the skill, rend also does bonus damage based on the weapon you're using, the slower the weapon speed, the more damage done. this is where the extra damage is coming from. then just to complicate things a bit more, rend does 35% more damage if the target is above 75% health.
http://www.wowwiki.com/Rend will give you the formula for rend's extra damage|||I wouldnt realy bother to calculate it, to be honest ^^ If you realy need to know something, there is always somebody who did the math, you just need to find it ^^ But taking all factors in account is gonna take you ages :)
I'm new to playing World of Warcraft and I'm struggling to calculate the mechanics for the Rend skill. I'm curious if anyone know how this skill is calculated, this is what I have so far;
(R2)
40 + 34 (Not sure how the 34 is calculated either but done for me in the tooltip) = 74
74 / 15secs = 4.93
Now that should mean that for every second this skill is active (total of 15 seconds according to the tooltip) the skill should deal 4.93 DMG but it doesn't it deals 14. Now to get 14 DMG I have to do;
4.93 * 3 = 14 (I did this because some websites seem to say that each tick is 3 seconds during the 15 seconds.
As you can see I'm getting really confused and struggling to work out a perfect build.
Please help shine some light on this matter.|||in addition to the base damage of the skill, rend also does bonus damage based on the weapon you're using, the slower the weapon speed, the more damage done. this is where the extra damage is coming from. then just to complicate things a bit more, rend does 35% more damage if the target is above 75% health.
http://www.wowwiki.com/Rend will give you the formula for rend's extra damage|||I wouldnt realy bother to calculate it, to be honest ^^ If you realy need to know something, there is always somebody who did the math, you just need to find it ^^ But taking all factors in account is gonna take you ages :)
Having Problems
Sorry first of all for making another thread, I just feel that this needs it.
Right now, I feel a little lost in WoW - As I have just started, and I am level 13. I don't seem to be able to find any quests that I can do on my own. They are all far too hard for a level 13 hunter to take on and I don't really know what to do now.
I keep trying to find new quests, places, and such like but I just cannot find any. I don't know how I'm suppose to do them and level up?
I really need help finding out what levels I can get stuff at, and that kind of thing. Like a list of level - items.
Right now, I can't seem to stay alive very long whilst questing, any other options to level up?|||Quote:
Sorry first of all for making another thread, I just feel that this needs it.
Right now, I feel a little lost in WoW - As I have just started, and I am level 13. I don't seem to be able to find any quests that I can do on my own. They are all far too hard for a level 13 hunter to take on and I don't really know what to do now.
I keep trying to find new quests, places, and such like but I just cannot find any. I don't know how I'm suppose to do them and level up?
I really need help finding out what levels I can get stuff at, and that kind of thing. Like a list of level - items.
Right now, I can't seem to stay alive very long whilst questing, any other options to level up?
I know what you are...what I need to know now is where you are. If, at your level, you're off of Teldrassil, (edit...apparently Darkshore is 9-25...you may be headed the wrong direction deeper into the higher level part, Auberdine should offer you an array of appropriately leveled quests?)you left too early for a new player. You can also travel to the human starting zone by a convenient boat from Auberdine and do the quests there. Also, how upgraded is your account? This will let me know if the Draenei starting zones (also conveniently located) are an option. Don't know what I just asked? Pretty easy...did you pay for the Burning Crusade expansion, are you only playing classic? Trial?
(PS- There's no need to bold your posts. Hear you just fine without it.)|||I am playing Trial and I am currently in Stormwind, which has taught me to weild Swords and such like. How do I learn to weild Mail?
There are small quests here. But kind of fun :P|||Quote:
I am playing Trial and I am currently in Stormwind, which has taught me to weild Swords and such like. How do I learn to weild Mail?
There are small quests here. But kind of fun :P
You probably aren't high enough to learn mail, I think it's level 40 for hunters (the same as shaman) Remember, the further away you travel from a race's spawn point, (humans spawn just outside of Stormwind) the higher the quests. Travel east from Stormwind and you'll find higher. You should start by reading your class overview
http://www.wowwiki.com/Hunter|||Ok, I learned a great deal from that. Should I do what people call "Level Grinding"? bascially kill stuff till you level up?
Or, should I try to find a group to attack with?
Thanks|||Honestly, at lower levels, it's more of a pain to get a group together for the few quests that might need one than is really necessary. I'd suggest solo leveling until you reach the level of the first instance you can visit. (For the Alliance, I'm thinking this is Deadmines... which is about level 20ish... <My history with the Alliance is spotty>) Then if you see people looking for dps for Deadmines, see if they'll take you. I don't think Deadmines is accessible through the cross server dungeon finder...if I'm wrong, well...they'll let us know.
I'm not a great fan of "grind" leveling. Quests help break up the monotony of killing things, are occasionally there to help teach you an aspect of the game, and sometimes give good rewards.|||Most quests require you to kill a bunch of things so why not quest rather than just kill a bunch of things? It's more efficient.|||Quote:
Honestly, at lower levels, it's more of a pain to get a group together for the few quests that might need one than is really necessary. I'd suggest solo leveling until you reach the level of the first instance you can visit. (For the Alliance, I'm thinking this is Deadmines... which is about level 20ish... <My history with the Alliance is spotty>) Then if you see people looking for dps for Deadmines, see if they'll take you. I don't think Deadmines is accessible through the cross server dungeon finder...if I'm wrong, well...they'll let us know.
the dungeon finder tool becomes available at level 15, and since it teleports you to the instance once the group is made, you can do instances in the other faction's area. for example, at level 15 you'll have access to RageFire Chasm, the entrance to which is located in the Orc capital of Orgrammar. the dungeon finder works for all instances and it will automatically group you withh people of your level range to do the instance.
in Stormwind, go to the hunter trainer (ask a guard for directions) and they will bring up a list of hunter skills, what those skills do, and what level you can learn them. new skills become available every 2 levels (10, 12, 14, 16, etc.) so make sure you go back to the trainer to buy new skills and upgrade your existing skills.
at level 13 you should have tamed your first pet. when leveling, send your pet in first to attack a mob. the enemy then focuses on the pet while you shoot them from far away. you then take 0 damage and the mob dies quickly. use your tracking skills to help locate clumps of enemies and named quest mobs.
EDIT: for questing in the human lands, go south along the road from stormwind until you get to the villiage of Goldshire. from there, turn west and follow the road until you get to Westfall. this is the level 10-20 area and there will be plenty of quests for you to do. once in Westfall, follow the road south until you come to Sentinel Hill. most of the quests are located here and should take you up to around level 20. do the quest chains and they will eeventually give you a "bread-crumb" quest which will take you to the next leveling zone (redridge mountains).|||can you use the RDF with the trial version?|||Quote:
at level 13 you should have tamed your first pet. when leveling, send your pet in first to attack a mob. the enemy then focuses on the pet while you shoot them from far away. you then take 0 damage and the mob dies quickly. use your tracking skills to help locate clumps of enemies and named quest mobs.
Most helpful information in my opinion. Dying all the time is no fun. As a hunter the rule is: If you're getting hit you're doing it wrong. Your pet is supposed to be taking the hits while you ploink arrows in the mob's butt. If your pet can't hold aggro then perhaps you're not letting it growl. Also: give your pet a hit or two before opening up with your shots.
Right now, I feel a little lost in WoW - As I have just started, and I am level 13. I don't seem to be able to find any quests that I can do on my own. They are all far too hard for a level 13 hunter to take on and I don't really know what to do now.
I keep trying to find new quests, places, and such like but I just cannot find any. I don't know how I'm suppose to do them and level up?
I really need help finding out what levels I can get stuff at, and that kind of thing. Like a list of level - items.
Right now, I can't seem to stay alive very long whilst questing, any other options to level up?|||Quote:
Sorry first of all for making another thread, I just feel that this needs it.
Right now, I feel a little lost in WoW - As I have just started, and I am level 13. I don't seem to be able to find any quests that I can do on my own. They are all far too hard for a level 13 hunter to take on and I don't really know what to do now.
I keep trying to find new quests, places, and such like but I just cannot find any. I don't know how I'm suppose to do them and level up?
I really need help finding out what levels I can get stuff at, and that kind of thing. Like a list of level - items.
Right now, I can't seem to stay alive very long whilst questing, any other options to level up?
I know what you are...what I need to know now is where you are. If, at your level, you're off of Teldrassil, (edit...apparently Darkshore is 9-25...you may be headed the wrong direction deeper into the higher level part, Auberdine should offer you an array of appropriately leveled quests?)you left too early for a new player. You can also travel to the human starting zone by a convenient boat from Auberdine and do the quests there. Also, how upgraded is your account? This will let me know if the Draenei starting zones (also conveniently located) are an option. Don't know what I just asked? Pretty easy...did you pay for the Burning Crusade expansion, are you only playing classic? Trial?
(PS- There's no need to bold your posts. Hear you just fine without it.)|||I am playing Trial and I am currently in Stormwind, which has taught me to weild Swords and such like. How do I learn to weild Mail?
There are small quests here. But kind of fun :P|||Quote:
I am playing Trial and I am currently in Stormwind, which has taught me to weild Swords and such like. How do I learn to weild Mail?
There are small quests here. But kind of fun :P
You probably aren't high enough to learn mail, I think it's level 40 for hunters (the same as shaman) Remember, the further away you travel from a race's spawn point, (humans spawn just outside of Stormwind) the higher the quests. Travel east from Stormwind and you'll find higher. You should start by reading your class overview
http://www.wowwiki.com/Hunter|||Ok, I learned a great deal from that. Should I do what people call "Level Grinding"? bascially kill stuff till you level up?
Or, should I try to find a group to attack with?
Thanks|||Honestly, at lower levels, it's more of a pain to get a group together for the few quests that might need one than is really necessary. I'd suggest solo leveling until you reach the level of the first instance you can visit. (For the Alliance, I'm thinking this is Deadmines... which is about level 20ish... <My history with the Alliance is spotty>) Then if you see people looking for dps for Deadmines, see if they'll take you. I don't think Deadmines is accessible through the cross server dungeon finder...if I'm wrong, well...they'll let us know.
I'm not a great fan of "grind" leveling. Quests help break up the monotony of killing things, are occasionally there to help teach you an aspect of the game, and sometimes give good rewards.|||Most quests require you to kill a bunch of things so why not quest rather than just kill a bunch of things? It's more efficient.|||Quote:
Honestly, at lower levels, it's more of a pain to get a group together for the few quests that might need one than is really necessary. I'd suggest solo leveling until you reach the level of the first instance you can visit. (For the Alliance, I'm thinking this is Deadmines... which is about level 20ish... <My history with the Alliance is spotty>) Then if you see people looking for dps for Deadmines, see if they'll take you. I don't think Deadmines is accessible through the cross server dungeon finder...if I'm wrong, well...they'll let us know.
the dungeon finder tool becomes available at level 15, and since it teleports you to the instance once the group is made, you can do instances in the other faction's area. for example, at level 15 you'll have access to RageFire Chasm, the entrance to which is located in the Orc capital of Orgrammar. the dungeon finder works for all instances and it will automatically group you withh people of your level range to do the instance.
in Stormwind, go to the hunter trainer (ask a guard for directions) and they will bring up a list of hunter skills, what those skills do, and what level you can learn them. new skills become available every 2 levels (10, 12, 14, 16, etc.) so make sure you go back to the trainer to buy new skills and upgrade your existing skills.
at level 13 you should have tamed your first pet. when leveling, send your pet in first to attack a mob. the enemy then focuses on the pet while you shoot them from far away. you then take 0 damage and the mob dies quickly. use your tracking skills to help locate clumps of enemies and named quest mobs.
EDIT: for questing in the human lands, go south along the road from stormwind until you get to the villiage of Goldshire. from there, turn west and follow the road until you get to Westfall. this is the level 10-20 area and there will be plenty of quests for you to do. once in Westfall, follow the road south until you come to Sentinel Hill. most of the quests are located here and should take you up to around level 20. do the quest chains and they will eeventually give you a "bread-crumb" quest which will take you to the next leveling zone (redridge mountains).|||can you use the RDF with the trial version?|||Quote:
at level 13 you should have tamed your first pet. when leveling, send your pet in first to attack a mob. the enemy then focuses on the pet while you shoot them from far away. you then take 0 damage and the mob dies quickly. use your tracking skills to help locate clumps of enemies and named quest mobs.
Most helpful information in my opinion. Dying all the time is no fun. As a hunter the rule is: If you're getting hit you're doing it wrong. Your pet is supposed to be taking the hits while you ploink arrows in the mob's butt. If your pet can't hold aggro then perhaps you're not letting it growl. Also: give your pet a hit or two before opening up with your shots.
New to WOW and want to upgrade
Hey guys, Im new WoW and just downloaded the 10 day trial. I really like the game and wanna purchase it for real. What is the best way to purchase WoW... box fro gamestop, download from the internet.. there are so many different ones.. I dont know which one to choose??? can u help me out?!?|||Quote:
Hey guys, Im new WoW and just downloaded the 10 day trial. I really like the game and wanna purchase it for real. What is the best way to purchase WoW... box fro gamestop, download from the internet.. there are so many different ones.. I dont know which one to choose??? can u help me out?!?
It depends. The World of Warcraft battlechest has both classic World of Warcraft and The Burning Crusade expansion bundled in it. You can find it in most stores which carry games. This is a good start. But paying for an account upgrade online and downloading it is pretty much the same if you don't care about having a row of boxes to stare at.
Just remember, must have classic. Adding expansions require classic, and each previous expansion, you cannot skip purchasing any of them to go on to later content. Confused? You can't buy Classic, skip Burning Crusade, and upgrade straight to Wrath of the Lich King. Somehow, someway, for a fully upgraded account, you're going to need to purchase them all.
But to begin, you don't need anything but Classic World of Warcraft, unless you have your heart set on a draenei or blood elf as your character.|||Quote:
Hey guys, Im new WoW and just downloaded the 10 day trial. I really like the game and wanna purchase it for real. What is the best way to purchase WoW... box fro gamestop, download from the internet.. there are so many different ones.. I dont know which one to choose??? can u help me out?!?
Personally, I like to have the discs on hand in case of catastrophe (my house is hit by a nuclear explosion or the cats eat the computer, that sort of thing). When new Recruit a Friend accounts were set up here we bought two Battlechests. They're surprisingly inexpensive (think they were about �8.95 each on Amazon) and you probably don't need Wrath of the Lich King until you've levelled your characters up quite a bit.
Come to think of it, in case of a nuclear explosion I wouldn't likely still have the discs, would I? Probably wouldn't need them either, come to think of it.|||You're an Engineer dammit!
You will survive any nuclear explosion by using your handy shield belt...or something!|||Quote:
You're an Engineer dammit!
You will survive any nuclear explosion by using your handy shield belt...or something!
Need another three Nukebombium Bars to make it and there's none on the AH and the Transmutation process takes soooooooo long........|||I got a bank full...
(Modhax)|||I like the row of pretty boxes. And I like watching visitors' confusion as they try to figure out the logic of:
World of Warcraft x3
The Burning Crusade x3
Wrath of the Lich King x3|||Quote:
I got a bank full...
(Modhax)
Figgers. And this weekend they go on the AH and you make a bundle, right?|||Quote:
I like the row of pretty boxes. And I like watching visitors' confusion as they try to figure out the logic of:
World of Warcraft x3
The Burning Crusade x3
Wrath of the Lich King x3
We've got a shelf full too. And I love it when visitors (like yours) say 'But you mean you had to buy a whole new game for each one of you that's playing????? How much did each one cost you??????' They obviously think we're insane. Maybe we are. But it's an enjoyable kind of insanity.|||Quote:
We've got a shelf full too. And I love it when visitors (like yours) say 'But you mean you had to buy a whole new game for each one of you that's playing????? How much did each one cost you??????' They obviously think we're insane. Maybe we are. But it's an enjoyable kind of insanity.
Meh, those are usually the same people who don't see a problem with spending 40 dollars a week on their beer habits and 70 dollars a week on their cigarette habits.
Mentalities are weird. My son used to belong to a really great organization, and during the two years he was a member, I would drive him 50 miles one way, and then wait around for three-four hours until he was done, and drive back. My sister in law said I was crazy... I turned around and asked her how it was any different from them driving their girl all over Kingdom Come to play sports, waiting for hours, etc.
Hey guys, Im new WoW and just downloaded the 10 day trial. I really like the game and wanna purchase it for real. What is the best way to purchase WoW... box fro gamestop, download from the internet.. there are so many different ones.. I dont know which one to choose??? can u help me out?!?
It depends. The World of Warcraft battlechest has both classic World of Warcraft and The Burning Crusade expansion bundled in it. You can find it in most stores which carry games. This is a good start. But paying for an account upgrade online and downloading it is pretty much the same if you don't care about having a row of boxes to stare at.
Just remember, must have classic. Adding expansions require classic, and each previous expansion, you cannot skip purchasing any of them to go on to later content. Confused? You can't buy Classic, skip Burning Crusade, and upgrade straight to Wrath of the Lich King. Somehow, someway, for a fully upgraded account, you're going to need to purchase them all.
But to begin, you don't need anything but Classic World of Warcraft, unless you have your heart set on a draenei or blood elf as your character.|||Quote:
Hey guys, Im new WoW and just downloaded the 10 day trial. I really like the game and wanna purchase it for real. What is the best way to purchase WoW... box fro gamestop, download from the internet.. there are so many different ones.. I dont know which one to choose??? can u help me out?!?
Personally, I like to have the discs on hand in case of catastrophe (my house is hit by a nuclear explosion or the cats eat the computer, that sort of thing). When new Recruit a Friend accounts were set up here we bought two Battlechests. They're surprisingly inexpensive (think they were about �8.95 each on Amazon) and you probably don't need Wrath of the Lich King until you've levelled your characters up quite a bit.
Come to think of it, in case of a nuclear explosion I wouldn't likely still have the discs, would I? Probably wouldn't need them either, come to think of it.|||You're an Engineer dammit!
You will survive any nuclear explosion by using your handy shield belt...or something!|||Quote:
You're an Engineer dammit!
You will survive any nuclear explosion by using your handy shield belt...or something!
Need another three Nukebombium Bars to make it and there's none on the AH and the Transmutation process takes soooooooo long........|||I got a bank full...
(Modhax)|||I like the row of pretty boxes. And I like watching visitors' confusion as they try to figure out the logic of:
World of Warcraft x3
The Burning Crusade x3
Wrath of the Lich King x3|||Quote:
I got a bank full...
(Modhax)
Figgers. And this weekend they go on the AH and you make a bundle, right?|||Quote:
I like the row of pretty boxes. And I like watching visitors' confusion as they try to figure out the logic of:
World of Warcraft x3
The Burning Crusade x3
Wrath of the Lich King x3
We've got a shelf full too. And I love it when visitors (like yours) say 'But you mean you had to buy a whole new game for each one of you that's playing????? How much did each one cost you??????' They obviously think we're insane. Maybe we are. But it's an enjoyable kind of insanity.|||Quote:
We've got a shelf full too. And I love it when visitors (like yours) say 'But you mean you had to buy a whole new game for each one of you that's playing????? How much did each one cost you??????' They obviously think we're insane. Maybe we are. But it's an enjoyable kind of insanity.
Meh, those are usually the same people who don't see a problem with spending 40 dollars a week on their beer habits and 70 dollars a week on their cigarette habits.
Mentalities are weird. My son used to belong to a really great organization, and during the two years he was a member, I would drive him 50 miles one way, and then wait around for three-four hours until he was done, and drive back. My sister in law said I was crazy... I turned around and asked her how it was any different from them driving their girl all over Kingdom Come to play sports, waiting for hours, etc.
I have just been cheated, is there anywhere I can get reliable wow gold?
I have just been cheated by a little ****ty gold site, my gold was ordered three days ago but unbelievably i haven�t received it up to now!!! I have phoned the customer service again and again and again but I get no more response than waiting!
I am really curious that, if the gold comes from outer space, for I have to spend three days or even more time to wait.
I hope that there will be some one who can understand my angst, and tell me how to deal with the days without wow.|||No sympathy here. You get what you deserve.|||I'm just waiting for the follow-up spam post, advertising a real trustworthy site.|||Quote:
I have phoned the customer service again and again and again but I get no more response than waiting!
You have to call the blizzard customer service and explain them that you bought gold and it didint arrive. They will then help you.|||
And here, boys and girls, is only part of the reason why we wholeheartedly suggest NOT purchasing gold.|||To be sure, this can't have been a serious post... and if it were, well, take Twoflower's advice and run with it.|||Learn something new every day. Apparently gold comes from outer space.|||Is there a more generic name than 'Mary Smith'? That alone ought to have alerted everyone to the fact that this is another questionable first post.|||Quote:
is there anywhere I can get reliable wow gold?
No.
Ten characters.|||Ten characters is a great way to SPEND gold. :D
...Ren
I am really curious that, if the gold comes from outer space, for I have to spend three days or even more time to wait.
I hope that there will be some one who can understand my angst, and tell me how to deal with the days without wow.|||No sympathy here. You get what you deserve.|||I'm just waiting for the follow-up spam post, advertising a real trustworthy site.|||Quote:
I have phoned the customer service again and again and again but I get no more response than waiting!
You have to call the blizzard customer service and explain them that you bought gold and it didint arrive. They will then help you.|||
And here, boys and girls, is only part of the reason why we wholeheartedly suggest NOT purchasing gold.|||To be sure, this can't have been a serious post... and if it were, well, take Twoflower's advice and run with it.|||Learn something new every day. Apparently gold comes from outer space.|||Is there a more generic name than 'Mary Smith'? That alone ought to have alerted everyone to the fact that this is another questionable first post.|||Quote:
is there anywhere I can get reliable wow gold?
No.
Ten characters.|||Ten characters is a great way to SPEND gold. :D
...Ren
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