I have broken down and decided to play World of Warcraft. There are many reasons why but the top 3 fall back on these tenets: un-dedicated gamers in my area, hectic work schedules of table-top gamers, and the ability to get lost in a world within a few minutes rather than waiting on schedules to synch between ALL players.
Yet, the biggest reason I have decided to play is because my wife plays. I know, I know. Like Felicia Day says in ‘The Guild’, “I know, a chick gamer.” And, yes, I DO think it’s hot. So while I can’t convince my wife to play D&D or a myriad of other table-top RPGs, I can jump online with her and go stomping around collecting items and fighting creatures on Blizzard’s massive servers. Compared to table-top gamers, I am sure there are always a plethora of people seeking other gamers to help clear a dungeon or vanquish a creature online. Maybe I could even form a guild of my own? =-)
Now the only thing I need are a few pointers from people that play W.o.W. on a steady basis. Any tips you have to help me level quickly would be greatly appreciated. As for me, I am fully prepared to deal with the side effects of W.o.W. including decreased social life and minimal exposure to the sun.
have your wife go to blizzards account management page on the web and look at the recruit a friend option. Not sure if it works the same as it did but when you use recruit a friend then you get extra experience when you play together. Its what my wife and I did
Vitamin D tablets. You’ll need ‘em.
Both Chuck and JAGG have great advice. I have written many posts about beginners into the game but if you have any specific questions I would love to make posts out of it as well. The web is inundated with guides but I think some of the best ones are from WoW Insiders WoW Rookie series.
It is an extremely social game if you want it to be. Our guild is comprised of mostly couples that play and tons of fun.
Have fun, and do it at your own pace, enjoy!
Thanks for all the comments and support. And for those out there that think I am completely casting off the possibility of playing table-top RPGs, this couldn’t be farther from the turth. On the contrary, I am doing to this to bide my time until I can find dedicated gamers in my area. Until then I will continue to hone my leathersmithing and skinning proffesions. =-)
I highly reccomend joining a guild, but not just any random guild, try and find a smaller out of the way guild led by higher level (60-80) players, that offer some joining benefits. As these wil give you the best starting experiance.