Would it makes sense to start playing wow when shadowlands releases?

Post by FrizzyBusy

Dear Wowhead community :)

I recently build a new desktop, with my GPU a copy of Shadowlands was included

my question is if, as a totally new player would actually have fun playing the game from scratch. I'll have to learn every mechanic, feature, and general playstyle from scratch. I have little to none experience with mmo's except for 30 levels in classic wow (which to my knowledge is "basically" a different game compared to retail) and I played a little FFXI.

I enjoyed classic, even though the leveling and general peace was a bit too slow, but I think retail is a bit better paced.

If you have any videos, websites with guides or any other general tips and tricks that would help my experience feel better, I would highly appreciate that <3

Thanks in advance

-FrizzyBusy <3

Post by Forgiven

my question is if, as a totally new player would actually have fun playing the game from scratch. I'll have to learn every mechanic, feature, and general playstyle from scratch.

Well, that's when I had the most fun. Shadowlands seems newbie-friendly, with level squish and new system, where you could ask the veterans any question regarding the game. Pick the right realm with decent community, and don't let the bad guys discourage you.

I enjoyed classic, even though the leveling and general peace was a bit too slow, but I think retail is a bit better paced.

Yeah, retail is pretty quick when it comes to leveling. You will have to go through Battle for Azeroth leveling as your first toon anyways.

If you have any videos, websites with guides or any other general tips and tricks that would help my experience feel better, I would highly appreciate that <3

Well, here you are, buddy. Wowhead is like an encyclopedia of World of Warcraft - you'll find here everything you need. You can also find a YouTuber who talks about the game features, but I will not recommend any - pick the one that suits you, there are many popular people in the "industry".

Post by Dreadalous

This is a late reply but avoid leveling in Shadowlands all together. It is the worst expansion of the bunch. it's humiliatingly boring.
Pick any other expansion zone to level in by speaking to Chromie in Orgrimmar.
I say pick any because the bonus objectives you got during Warlords & Legion used to give you SUPERB xp but got nerfed hard along with BFA so time wise not even worth it unless you're doing normal quests in the same area.

If you have to choose one I would go for Legion as it was the last great expansion with good story and some gorgeous mogs all the while giving good xp with speed.

Would it makes sense to start playing wow when shadowlands releases?

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