World of Warcraft Overview and Recent Content

Azeroth is a world whose lengthy and tumultuous history is forged in the fires of unremitting conflict. It has been four years since Chaos reigned over this scarred world and King Arthas of Lordaeron was driven mad by haunting visions of the Frozen Thrown of Icecrown. As was inevitable, history now repeats itself as armies of the Horde and the Alliance prove their mettle on battlegrounds and clash weapons and magic in colossal, organized territorial raids. Your time has come. Choose a side, sharpen your skills, and make your mark on Azeroth history.

World of Warcraft is the first MMOG in the (so far) four part Warcraft series, with previous Warcraft titles being RTS games. Like most MMOs, players may find adventure in fighting various monsters and in performing missions offered by numerous NPCs throughout Azeroth. In World of Warcraft, success in these endeavors yields rewards in the form of currency, items and experience. Players may also take part in PvP battles in the forms of dueling and fights with players of opposing factions. In the early to middle stages of exploration around Azeroth, most monsters and quests can be handled solo. Past that point, however, more and more gameplay will require a good team of players, usually two to five in number. Large-scale raids can require up to 40 players to succeed.

At level 40, players are able to purchase a mount based on their character's race and reputation which can be summoned at will. These are expensive to purchase and train, but add to the player’s status and significantly increase their speed of travel. Unfortunately, players may not engage in combat while on a mount. The level cap in World of Warcraft is 60 for those without the expansions, with rewards for successful raids at this level being in the form of rare loot. With the Wrath of the Lich King expansion, the level cap is now 80.

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Tying Up Loose Ends Part One
Guide created on 11/23/09
MMORPG.com World of Warcraft correspondent Sam Guss kicks off this series of articles designed to help prepare players for the eventual launch of Blizzard's next expansion, Cataclysm.

Shadow Priest Raiding
Guide created on 11/19/09
MMORPG.com World of Warcraft Correspondent Siji Ibikunle writes this look at effectively speccing your Shadow Priest for raiding in Blizzard's hit MMO.

Evolving Guild Dynamics
General Article created on 10/29/09
MMORPG.com World of Warcraft Correspondent Krsiti Studts writes this look at the way that World of Warcraft guilds are starting to evolve beyond just the raiding guilds that have become dominant over the last few years.

Quick Leveling Tips (Horde)
Guide created on 10/23/09
MMORPG.com World of Warcraft Correspondent Sean Cooper writes these tips for quick leveling from a Horde perspective in Blizzard's massively popular MMO.

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Thinking of Playing This... Why so much hate though? 11/23/09 @ 10:59AM by Thenarius in General Discussion

PvP vs. PvE Realm? 11/23/09 @ 10:53AM by garbonzo in General Discussion

Among all the places in WoW, whcih one do you like the most? 11/23/09 @ 10:47AM by simshady in General Discussion

Some sweet CATACLYSM footage of the Goblin starting zone 11/23/09 @ 10:39AM by coffee in General Discussion

Death to the faction leader do we even care anymore?? 11/23/09 @ 10:19AM by Torik in General Discussion

What patch 3.3 should of been 11/23/09 @ 10:09AM by coffee in General Discussion

WoW is 5 years old today! 11/23/09 @ 8:13AM by Teala in General Discussion

Is this what Blizzard wanted the Community to be? 11/23/09 @ 12:26AM by lisubab in General Discussion

Increase level of old raids/instances 11/22/09 @ 5:16PM by Auzy in General Discussion

The Official Recruit a Friend thread. 11/21/09 @ 8:33PM by Krispycorn in General Discussion

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