i just bought this game and i cant decise wut to go, like race/profession/etc. so if u could just post some ideas

[Edited by hammerman at 4:41 PM on 2/20/2005]

You've got the choice to make almost 50 different type of characters at no additional cost.  Just make a few that seem appealing and try them out.  If you don't like them, then delete them and start on some new ones.  Personally, I went with a Tauren Shaman for my main character.  I chose Tauren because none of the other Horde races really appealed to me and I disliked all of the choices for the Alliance.  Chose Shaman because it seemed the closest match to the Redmage from Final Fantasy, which is my favorite class.

i went Human Priest.  i REALLY enjoy this class.  when you start it, you will be a little disapointed in the begining, but around level 30 is when the real fun starts kicking in.  Mind control is a blast.  I very often stand atop the great lift and force horde to jump to there death, for none other reason than my enjoyment, Mwa ha ha!

no but really, Bliz did a good job at making every class fun. try some out, and choose yoru favorite.  The most involved classes ive played with the best class quests are druids shamans and Paladins, but, i have not tried all the classes yet, so, i cant say those are the only ones.

I played a Paladin from day 1 because I wanted to try something different.

I played EQ for about 6 years and I was a Cleric, and 90% of the time I played a cleric rather then any of my alternate characters.

No matter what class you choose to start, its gonna be interesting or dull at first, but remember all classes progress at a different rate. If you want to level up quick I would suggest a Hunter/Rogue. They tend to level up the quickest since they dish out the most melee damage. A mage or warlock would be slow at first but as you level it'll get quicker since you'll get more powerful spells. Paladins and Warriors I think are slower but also it depends  on what kind of equipment you can get your hands on and how well you manage to play the class.

I havent really played anything BUT a Paladin for more then 20 levels, and closest to that would be a Hunter, thats it. I really enjoy playing my Paladin so I only play another class if Im at a friends' house and I cant dedicate at least 3 or 4 hours to my Paladin.

Tarilen

Draenei's have one of the best starter areas from a purely cosmetic standpoint as well as the items you end up with. The area will get you to 20. The best professions to get are gathering professions such as mining, skinning and herbalism.

Holy Necro-Rez, Batman!