Ctrl Alt WoW Episode 45 - Play Your Way

Published: Dec. 2, 2007, 1:50 p.m.

b'Aprillian and Glanthur discuss the many play styles of WoW. Talk about what they\'ve been doing, re-entry into WoW after taking a few days off, developments in the Guild Bank and going back to Basics to RTM!\\n\\nWhat We\'ve been doingAprillian\\n\\n\\nGlanthur:\\n\\nRe-Entry\\n\\nOK, It\'s that time of year again -- when everyone goes to the mall. \\xa0So, work has really picked up. \\xa0And, because of that I have very limited time for World of Warcraft. \\xa0Now, I know a lot of people think that there\'s ALWAYS time for WoW, and you\'re right. \\xa0However, last week also marked the release of Mass Effect, an Xbox 360 RPG that I had been waiting patiently for. \\xa0New always takes the place of old, but I find that WoW is like your comfort foods. \\xa0You may want to try snails, you may even like snails, but grilled cheese sandwiches will always be delicious. \\xa0But, going back into WoW after some time away can be disorienting. \\xa0Here are some things that I do to help get me back in the saddle again (which ever mount it happens to be):\\n\\n- Challenge allies to duels outside a capital city. \\xa0This will help you refamiliarize yourself with your hot keys and keyboard layout. \\xa0The point is that it\'s OK to die. \\xa0Better than running to your corpse across STV.\\n- Look over your quest and remember "The Tubes" are a great resource. \\xa0Get your bearings and remember all those quest items and XP you were lusting after\\n- Go shopping. \\xa0Nothing gets you back in the mood than a little spending spree at the AH. \\xa0What good is fake gold if you don\'t spend it. \\xa0Splurge and get those blue leggings you have been craving. \\xa0If you\'re low on gold, then spend some cash on materials for professions. \\xa0Leveling your professions also helps get me back into the swing of things.\\n\\xa0\\xa0 \\xa0 Play your own way\\xa0\\n\\nWorking out Guild Bank issues\\n\\nBack to Basics\\n\\n\\nStrength (STR)\\n\\n\\n\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\nIncreases your Attack Power with melee and ranged weapons. Increases the amount of damage you can block with a shield.\\n\\n\\nAgility (AGI)\\n\\n\\n\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\nIncreases your Attack Power with ranged weapons. Increases your Armor. Increases your chance to score a critical hit with a weapon. Increases your chance to dodge attacks. Increases your Attack Power with melee weapons (rogue, hunter, and druids in cat form only).\\xa0\\n\\n\\nStamina (STA)\\n\\n\\n\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\nIncreases Health. Increases your pet\'s Stamina.\\n\\n\\nIntellect (INT)\\n\\n\\n\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\nIncreases Mana. Increases your chance to score a critical hit with spells. Increases the rate at which you learn weapon skills. Increase your pet\'s Intellect. \\xa0\\n\\n\\n\\xa0\\n\\n\\nSpirit (SPR)\\n\\n\\n\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\nIncreases Health regeneration rates out of combat and Mana regeneration rates when not casting spells.\\n\\n\\nNext week\\n\\nDual Boxing reintroduction'