Now is the perfect time to embark on World of Warcraft. Let’s look at why getting started is worthwhile now.
With its lifespan of almost 21 years, World of Warcraft is one of the largest and oldest MMORPGs on the market – and surely the game that everyone has heard of at some point.
- But hasn’t the train for starting WoW already left?
- If someone hasn’t played so far, can they still join in?
- Isn’t it all way too complex and vast, don’t you have to buy dozens of addons?
We want to address the most important reasons why WoW is currently in excellent shape to finally take the plunge into the world of Azeroth. Along the way, we will debunk a few myths and explain why it has never been easier to step into World of Warcraft.
World of Warcraft – Why Now?
The fact that now is such a good time to start playing World of Warcraft has several reasons.
The best endgame state ever: Especially the endgame of the game, meaning everything you can do at max level, is more diverse and complete than ever before in the history of MMORPGs. Whether you’re interested in large raids, dungeons, or solo content – everything is open and offers appropriate progression. For really good gear, it is no longer necessary to prepare for raids many nights a week. You can also succeed alone or in small groups, and a variety of content offers something for every playstyle.
Good story entry: The story of World of Warcraft can seem relatively confusing and convoluted because it is often told in pieces. The addons are often only loosely connected, and the relevant characters frequently change. With the current addon cycle “Worldsoul Saga,” this is different. The War Within was the beginning of a three-part epic, which will soon continue with “Midnight.” Those who join now can comfortably play the story of The War Within and then almost seamlessly continue with Midnight.
Preparing for housing: In a few months, the biggest feature ever will start in World of Warcraft: Player housing. This has been requested by many fans for two decades and is finally coming with the new expansion “Midnight.” Even the first preview of the feature makes it clear that it fulfills all dreams and far exceeds the community’s expectations. It could be the most extensive housing ever in an MMORPG and might even overshadow the grand model WildStar.
Level event with a lot of gear: Currently active is the event “Winds of Mysterious Luck”. With this you not only get more experience points but also find additional rewards in many enemies. This ensures that you always wear solid equipment that is appropriate for your level. XP accumulates faster and more efficiently, allowing you to quickly advance to the endgame.
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Additionally, you can also use the coming days to collect a respectable number of mounts or transmog templates, so your character always has the perfect look. Because until July 29, the event grants you increased drop chances for mounts and transmog rewards. It’s worth diving deep into the variety that WoW has to offer.
A nice side effect: If you farm old dungeons and raids for the rewards, you also earn a nice sum of gold along the way, making your entry into World of Warcraft even easier.
Isn’t it super expensive and do you have to buy a lot?
Anyone looking at the list of addon releases can almost hear their wallet crying. There have been a total of 10 addons for WoW so far – and do you have to buy them all?
No, you don’t. For World of Warcraft, you pay a monthly subscription that costs between 11 and 13 euros.
In addition to the subscription, only the current expansion needs to be purchased. Currently, that would be “The War Within,” in a few months it will switch to “Midnight.”
The costs for WoW thus amount to 13 euros per month, and roughly every two years a new expansion needs to be purchased for €50 – €60.
Considering that some people have over 720 days of pure playtime in WoW – that’s over 17,000 hours – one can spend a lot of time in the game and be well entertained for the invested money.
What’s not going so smoothly?
Although World of Warcraft is currently in very good shape, there are still a few issues.
Especially leveling for new accounts – without the currently running event “Winds of Mysterious Luck” – can be difficult because players are forced to level their first character in “Dragonflight” and may encounter an item bottleneck that slows down progress. Although this is currently being corrected by the running leveling event, Blizzard still needs to find a long-term solution.
Moreover, there is often criticism regarding the “toxic community.” However, it must be said rather neutrally that the WoW community is hardly different from other MMORPG communities.
It is definitely worth looking for a guild that plays on the same wavelength early on. This significantly reduces the chance of getting into conflicts. Some veterans, who have been playing for 21 years, often lack the necessary patience for newcomers – but at the same time, as a newcomer, you should not be rushed and explore everything at your own pace.
It usually helps tremendously if you clearly communicate that you are new to the game. The willingness to help is then significantly greater when everyone knows that you are simply new to Azeroth.
Essentially, when you start WoW, you should mainly enjoy the time. There is almost an endless amount to discover, and the magic of the first weeks quickly fades if you spend too much time with guides, tips, and instructions from other players.
Explore Azeroth at your own pace, take a closer look at what you like. You’ll have all the time in the world later for guides and data simulations when you delve into the depths of the endgame.
But be warned: once you start with WoW, you will be trapped in the 10 phases of every WoW player forever.
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