It didn't take long to hit 85; in fact many players out-leveled the quests in certain leveling zones before completing them all. Getting from 84 to 85 was (obviously) the longest level but the Crucible of Carnage gave us a nice chunk of XP and a nice starter weapon.
Some players really enjoyed the leveling experience while others, not so much. It was new, it was different, and phasing was added to make it look like your heroic efforts were actually making changes in the world around you. Neat!
Some didn't care too much for the "on rails" questing experience as they prefer to explore and wander from quest to quest at will rather than do the linear thing. Others weren't thrilled with the phasing (including the bugs it created) because it kept them from playing with friends and guildies that were in different phases.
Keep in mind that it's hard to keep 11 million people happy, but I think both sides have fair points. What did you think of the questing to max level experience?
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Monday, July 25, 2011
Monday, April 13, 2009
Starting a Twink
Tired of being pwned in battlegrounds? A little domination can do a lot to lift the mood. But, twinking is a bit more work than many people realize. Some tips might help.
Often, players will make several different toons when they first start playing World of Warcraft. Later, they think about a low level alt that they haven’t played for a while and decide, “Hmm, I’ll make a twink.”
The thing is you have to start early. There are dungeons to grind for gear, professions to level, and sometimes quest chains that need to be done to get gear or other items. All of the above result in XP. If you wait too long to get started, you may find yourself having to push to the next bracket, instead of topping off at 19. At that point, your gear, not to mention your effort, will be wasted.
Level 10 is generally a good starting point as that is the level your toon needs to be to get into Deadmines. Have a high level player run you through if possible. Not only is it quicker and easier, but having a high level toon beside you will also limit your XP. Ask them to pass on loot so you can collect those shiny new pieces.
It also pays to research talents, specs, the best gear for each slot, the enchants, the professions that provide the best self buffs, pots, elixirs, scrolls, buff food, and anything else you might need in order to actually kick some butt in Warsong Gulch.
If some of the higher level items do get nerfed, a lot of people won’t be happy. But, all is not lost. The best in slot gear that’s available is still way beyond that of the typical low level player. So, you can still use some of the same info to create a more powerful pvp toon and you can still have a lot of fun fighting for the flag.
Check back for more…
Often, players will make several different toons when they first start playing World of Warcraft. Later, they think about a low level alt that they haven’t played for a while and decide, “Hmm, I’ll make a twink.”
The thing is you have to start early. There are dungeons to grind for gear, professions to level, and sometimes quest chains that need to be done to get gear or other items. All of the above result in XP. If you wait too long to get started, you may find yourself having to push to the next bracket, instead of topping off at 19. At that point, your gear, not to mention your effort, will be wasted.
Level 10 is generally a good starting point as that is the level your toon needs to be to get into Deadmines. Have a high level player run you through if possible. Not only is it quicker and easier, but having a high level toon beside you will also limit your XP. Ask them to pass on loot so you can collect those shiny new pieces.
It also pays to research talents, specs, the best gear for each slot, the enchants, the professions that provide the best self buffs, pots, elixirs, scrolls, buff food, and anything else you might need in order to actually kick some butt in Warsong Gulch.
If some of the higher level items do get nerfed, a lot of people won’t be happy. But, all is not lost. The best in slot gear that’s available is still way beyond that of the typical low level player. So, you can still use some of the same info to create a more powerful pvp toon and you can still have a lot of fun fighting for the flag.
Check back for more…
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