12-14-2007, 08:32 PM
Um, so after getting my Voidwalker at level 10 and playing until 11, I got kinda bored and at the same time curious about the other classes and races. So I went on an experimentation spree. I now have a bunch of level 5-8 characters for all the classes and most races. Now the dilemma is that quite a few of them are fun to play, yet I can't see myself devoting time to even two at a time. I find myself liking the tanking power of a Warrior, but I miss the ability to self heal that I had with a Priest (speaking of which, they actually gave Priests some real offensive power in WoW!).
I love the amazing power and range of the Mage but hate the downtime (mana regeneration) and extreme vulnerability. I love the sheer damage potential of the Rogue, but stealth seems so awkward (having to manually unstealth behind a monster to do a backstab got old after the 10th time).
So I'm leaning toward switching to a "jack of all trades" type character. Which leads to me either a Shaman, Druid or Paladin.
The Druid is out due to choice of races. I can't stand the Night Elves or their starting environment and lore. And while I love the fuzzy Tauren, they're just so huge I can't even see my target when in melee!
The Shaman seems to lack melee attack power, even with enchantments. Does it get any better? How are they in terms of solo leveling? How about late game?
Which leaves me with the last option. Paladin. How effective are they later on? For the first 5 levels I used a Human paladin he breezed through quite easily. But does this continue to hold up?
Lastly, I also got an Orc Hunter to level 8, and then find out I have to feed my pet to keep it happy, and level up too? The sounds like too much of a chore. Please tell me that isn't so, because frankly I actually enjoyed the versatility and power of the Hunter, at least in these early levels.
One of the most disappointing things was finding out that dual wielding isn't available until level 20 (!). Way to delay the fun, Blizzard. Oh wait, this is an MMOG we're talking about.:)
And these are Triggerhappy's adventures thus far.
P.S.
Where are the alliance and horde auction houses? I managed to accumulate 42 silver (probably a pathetically laughable sum for you folks) and want to at least see what's available there.
I love the amazing power and range of the Mage but hate the downtime (mana regeneration) and extreme vulnerability. I love the sheer damage potential of the Rogue, but stealth seems so awkward (having to manually unstealth behind a monster to do a backstab got old after the 10th time).
So I'm leaning toward switching to a "jack of all trades" type character. Which leads to me either a Shaman, Druid or Paladin.
The Druid is out due to choice of races. I can't stand the Night Elves or their starting environment and lore. And while I love the fuzzy Tauren, they're just so huge I can't even see my target when in melee!
The Shaman seems to lack melee attack power, even with enchantments. Does it get any better? How are they in terms of solo leveling? How about late game?
Which leaves me with the last option. Paladin. How effective are they later on? For the first 5 levels I used a Human paladin he breezed through quite easily. But does this continue to hold up?
Lastly, I also got an Orc Hunter to level 8, and then find out I have to feed my pet to keep it happy, and level up too? The sounds like too much of a chore. Please tell me that isn't so, because frankly I actually enjoyed the versatility and power of the Hunter, at least in these early levels.
One of the most disappointing things was finding out that dual wielding isn't available until level 20 (!). Way to delay the fun, Blizzard. Oh wait, this is an MMOG we're talking about.:)
And these are Triggerhappy's adventures thus far.
P.S.
Where are the alliance and horde auction houses? I managed to accumulate 42 silver (probably a pathetically laughable sum for you folks) and want to at least see what's available there.