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by Robin Torres 
Nov 14th 2008 at 8:00AM
After the Midnight Launch, I rushed home with my precious Collector's Edition, installed, patched and made a Death Knight. I'm not ready to play my DK yet, but I wanted to reserve the name and get her resting. Then I put my druid on a zeppelin and went to Northrend.
I didn't research the best starting zone for my class. I didn't even think about where the zeppelin might be taking me. I just randomly chose the Undercity portal from Shattrath and went from there. So here I am in the Howling Fjord. From a Tauren perspective, I'm not sure how I feel about doing chores for the Forsaken. Ah well, we're all in this together, right?
Where did you begin your Northrend questing? Did you research your decision, choose randomly or follow the pack?
I didn't research the best starting zone for my class. I didn't even think about where the zeppelin might be taking me. I just randomly chose the Undercity portal from Shattrath and went from there. So here I am in the Howling Fjord. From a Tauren perspective, I'm not sure how I feel about doing chores for the Forsaken. Ah well, we're all in this together, right?
Where did you begin your Northrend questing? Did you research your decision, choose randomly or follow the pack?
Filed under: Analysis / Opinion, Breakfast Topics, Wrath of the Lich King
Reader Comments (Page 2 of 7)
Maolrubha Nov 14th 2008 8:34AM
Vikings make me want to nuke Outland from orbit.
It's nice to be back in a land where men are men, the land smells of dung and wetness and death, and belfs and shiny gemmy spires are nowhere to be seen.
GG Blizz.
Jason Nov 14th 2008 10:40AM
Aww, I thought blood elf architecture was cool...
king0lag Nov 14th 2008 8:16AM
I went to the Tundra, because that's where Zygor's guide sent me. *shrug*
Justin Nov 14th 2008 8:17AM
Howling Fjord because I knew, and was right, that because its port of departure was not in a major capital city, it wouldn't be as crowded at Borean Tundra. Being one one of the original servers, I knew BT would be overrun in short order, and it was.
HF was still crowded, mind you, because I'm not the only genius on the server, but it wasn't nowhere near as crowded as BT. Plus, I poked around BT in the beta and hadn't been to HF. I must say, Howling Fjord is a cooler looking zone, at least in my opinion.
Unami Nov 14th 2008 8:19AM
Everything this guy said.
Derryl Nov 14th 2008 8:58AM
Thirded.
Ironhide Nov 14th 2008 9:23AM
what he said.
I'm sorry, but the Tundra is so damn ugly i think I may skip it entirely.
Bubbleboie Nov 14th 2008 12:01PM
I agree, absolutely beautiful area, and the music is intoxicating and draws you right in when you get off the zepp. Very well done Blizz
Tildy Nov 14th 2008 8:18AM
I'll be hitting the Fjord, because I think the Tundra is a visual patchwork. It's a conglomeration of mismatched shreds of terrain and objects that don't generally fit well. Plus, it's rather flat as a whole. This makes it sound worse than it is, it's not that bad. It's just that the Fjord appeals to me more.
Justin Nov 14th 2008 8:18AM
Ack! I used a double negative and now I can't fix it!!!
Dah Nov 14th 2008 8:23AM
Howling Fjord
-better music
-better scenery
-less crowded
Flint Nov 14th 2008 8:24AM
The Fjord because it looked better in the pictures.
Lephturn Nov 17th 2008 1:00PM
Borean Tundra. Based on some of the quest rewards.
http://wowmb.net/forums/f22/30298-wrath_lich_king_warlock_quest_rewards_now_instance_loot/
Wulfkin Nov 14th 2008 8:24AM
I've taken my Orc Shaman to the Tundra, because it has a nice helping of new Orcish storyline, and I haven't been disappointed at all. Don't see what problems people have with it, I think its an absolutely beautiful zone.
The Fjord I'm leaving for my DK, as she will be an Undead I figure it makes more sense for her to help out the Forsaken.
MassivelyFTW Nov 15th 2008 2:26PM
Borean Tundra, based on extensive research it was best for my 68 paladin. I'm already 70 and have sweet gear, replaced most of my gear as I hadn't even quested in Netherstorm nor Shadowmoon Valley and have done 0 instances. I will be doing HF as well. Not playing my main (hunter) as he doesn't have any rested and want to go fairly slow as getting Cold Weather flying is main objective.
Rimefang Nov 14th 2008 8:26AM
Howling Fjord.
1) Read on this site that it has more alliance lore. I'm a lore nut.
2) Figured Borean Tundra would be more crowded what with the boat from SW harbor.
Kadathwack Nov 14th 2008 8:33AM
I went with the Borean Tundra. The Horde has a huge fortress there, and Saurfang is in it. That was all I needed to know.
stephe Nov 14th 2008 8:27AM
I hit the Howling Fjord, I just liked the name better. I'm that simple.
Aaron Nov 14th 2008 8:29AM
I started in the zone called "Queue" ... not really sure that I picked it, so much as it was chosen for me. The music was strangely familiar ... it kept looping over and over again. No quests to speak of, but it was pretty crowded, so I doubt I could have completed them - there were over 1200 people there with me!
From Queue I zoned into Borean Tundra for about 10 minutes, just long enough to spend some gold on new skills before I had to log off for the night. Sleep FTL.
Cleer Nov 14th 2008 8:31AM
Im still waiting for my copy of wotlk to come :(
But ill be taking my hunter to Howling Fjord the second i come home from work tonight :)