So I’m just about ready to jump head-first into Azeroth and the World or Warcrack, having just purchased a 14-day trial version from Best Buy yesterday.

I have a few questions first.

  • Best character class?

    • I’ll withhold saying “race” because I’m sensitive like that, but I’m really curious what a newbie/n00b should do in the scant 2 weeks I have.

  • What utilities do I need?

    • Any special software or cool gadgets, gizmos or desktop widgets that would enhance my experience?

    Since I’m starting fresh, I’d love to start prepared.

  • What websites should I bookmark?

    • The official site is a no-brainer, but what other communities and sites should I use for FAQ (like these) and general information?

  • Should I write something for the Azeroth Metblog?

    • This one is a bit more philosophical, but since I’m already a Metblog author, I’m thinking of pitching Sean on the idea of a series of posts written from a beginner’s perspective.

    I’m late in joining this trend - kind of a bandwagon follower, really - but I can’t be the only one. I think it’d be instructive for the community and fun for the outsiders to report on what it’s like to start playing an already popular MMOG.

I likely won’t start playing until I have more time on the weekend, but I’m curious to see what I should be doing during the week to prepare myself.

And, yes, I’ve watched the South Park episode but I’ll probably find it funnier in the future.