WoW Forever: 7 Things NOT to Do on Launch

Summary

The video offers seven things to avoid when WoW Forever launches, emphasizing that players should enjoy the game at their own pace rather than treat launch as a race.

• Don’t take time off work for launch day. Expect server downtime, long queues, and possible launch problems. Save your vacation time and be realistic about when you’ll be able to play.
• Don’t race to level 60. The content will still be there if other players reach milestones first. Play at a comfortable pace, and don’t let faster players—or people teasing you for being a lower level—set your schedule.
• Don’t choose a main based on beta rankings or level-30 simulations. The game is still being balanced, and early damage rankings may not predict performance at level 60. Pick a class you enjoy instead of following tier lists or streamers’ opinions.
• Don’t neglect professions. Profession bonuses and revamped profession gear make them worth developing while leveling. The creator is especially interested in fishing and gathering materials for useful recipes.
• Don’t forget to prepare family or housemates for your playtime. Let people close to you know you may be gaming more than usual after launch, and make sure expectations are clear.
• Don’t vendor white-quality or better items without checking their value. Players leveling professions may want these materials, and selling them to other players could earn extra money for expenses such as a level-40 mount.
• Don’t spoil your first playthrough with guides and min-maxing. Explore and figure things out independently to recapture the feeling of discovering a new world.

Gamers and sources mentioned

Asmongold, WoW streamers generally, and Blizzard.