Rolling an Alt in Cataclysm

Rolling an Alt in Cataclysm

Most players have rolled at least one or two alts in their day. In BC, players could choose Draenei or Night Elf, and in Wrath everyone rolled at least one Death Knight at level 55. But, never before have so many possible alts been on the horizon as in the upcoming expansion of Cataclysm. This time around, players can choose from Goblins and Worgens as well as 15 new race/class combos that were never before available.

To top it all off, the old world of Azeroth has been completely revamped so that most players will want to take a look at where things have gone and how the old world will now look. So, rolling an alt this time around is a much bigger decision. How will you make it?

Expansion Gold Making in a Nutshell

Expansion Gold Making in a Nutshell

Every two years, Blizzard drops a big update to their mega selling MMORPG World of Warcraft. And yet, most players miss a fantastic opportunity to make massive amounts of gold from that expansion release. You’ve probably heard that you can make a LOT of gold when a patch hits or when new content is updated on the server, so why don’t more people take advantage of an expansion as a fantastic way to fill their coffers for the next two years?

How Expansion Gold Making Works

The idea is simple. When an expansion comes along, the entire game economy is turned on its head. Players no longer have any idea what’s valuable or what things should sell for. It’s because the demand goes up so high and the supply is so low. It’s not just the items already in the game, however. Players will also be looking for lower level items this time around because of the influx of new alts in the form of Goblins, Worgens, and the new race/class combos.

New Features on the Horizon for Cataclysm

New Features on the Horizon for Cataclysm

If you haven’t heard yet, Cataclysm – the third expansion for the mega-popular World of Warcraft – is hitting the store shelves on December 7th of this year and will sport all sorts of new features that will fundamentally change how you play the game. But, which new features will have the biggest impact and how can you best prepare for them when the game finally launches? Here is a rundown of what you should be watching for first and foremost.

New Class/Race Combos – Other than the overhaul of Azeroth, the biggest buzz point right now is the wave of new alts that will be inundating the game when it relaunches on December 7th. Players will be loading up as Dwarf Shamans, Troll Druids and Night Elf Mages (among a dozen other new combos). Additionally, we have Worgens and Goblins joining the ranks as new races.

How Much Gold Should You Have for Cataclysm?

How Much Gold Should You Have for Cataclysm?

Whenever a new expansion hits for World of Warcraft, people sit back and try to figure out how much gold they are going to need. Most of the time, they estimate too little and end up sitting by broke and annoyed for the first month or two of the expansion. But, if you sit down and clearly map out what things will cost and how much gold you REALLY need when the new content hits the servers, you can prepare for it much more readily.

Common Expenses

There are a lot of small expenses that most people forget about. It costs money to train new skills, professions and pets. You’ll also need to pick up consumables to speed along the levelling process and most characters will need to buy new gear when they reach Level 85 so they can start playing in the dungeons or raids right away (unless you do full progression). You’ll also need to pay for things like the new flying upgrade and if you have any alts that you want to level up, those are even pricier. Sit down and make a full list of all these expenses and know for sure how much gold you need BEFORE you set foot in Cataclysm.

The Three Most Common Needs in a WoW Expansion

The Three Most Common Needs in a WoW Expansion

It’s almost December and that means World of Warcraft Cataclysm is right around the corner. If you’re like most players, you’re interested in preparing for the game the best way you know how – with lots of message board surfing and video watching. But, keep in mind that there are quite a few things you’ll need before you step foot in the remade Azeroth for the first time. Know your needs and you’ll be much better prepared when it comes time to play the new content.

1. Gold – Step one, get some gold because expansions are very pricey. You need to have a good gold stash on hand from the start because the inflation rate for all new items will be ridiculous. If you plan on upgrading your professions, buying dungeon gear, or loading up on new items for any of your common activities, you need to have a lot of gold on standby. So, sit down and map out your specific plans (see step 3) and then assign a generous gold amount for each so you know how much you’ll need.