

This extra bit of handholding comes in the form of additional hints to help finish quests, more straightforward player expectations, better storytelling, and, frankly, more fun. New players will find storylines that are more mature than the originals, along with gameplay mechanics that make playing much more accessible to the uninitiated. WoW’s participation just continues to grow, and with good reason. But the introduction of Catacylsm may prove to be the best time to be a new player in this fantastical world.Īround the globe, more than 12 million people are WoW players-about the same number of viewers who found themselves drawn into the television saga “Lost” last season. On the surface, the new Catacylsm expansion seems like more red meat for the hardcore players (more levels, and of course, more dungeons). With so many characters, quests, levels, and classes, simply starting out can seem like an intimidating prospect. Yet for new players, such a gargantuan game can be intimidating to break into.

But let’s take a step back for a second: World of Warcraft is one of the most successful, popular, and expansive games of all time.
