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All of the latest Mists of Pandaria newsBreakfast Topic: How has reading WoW Insider changed your game experience?
by Aiden James Kosciesza 
Mar 1st 2011 at 8:00AM
Long, long ago, there was a time when I didn't read WoW Insider. When I started playing the game in vanilla WoW, I didn't read anything -- I didn't even know there were WoW sites on the Internet. I got all of my information by word of mouth, and when someone finally told me about Thottbot, it was a game-changer for me. It wasn't until late BC, however, that I even heard about this blog, and I don't think I read it regularly until Wrath.
Keeping track of World of Warcraft news and changes has completely changed how I play the game. Rather than wandering through the world until I come across something interesting, I get a heads-up about new reputation factions, daily quests, mount drops, and craftable items that I can then go searching for. I've learned more about my class, become a better player on my alts, and been assured that it's not just me who hates heroic Grim Batol. I even have an auction addon now, and though I don't play the auctioneer game, I am impressed by those who do.
When did you first start reading WoW Insider? Has the game changed for you as a result? What have you learned about here that you never knew before?
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Reader Comments (Page 5 of 5)
Tokkar Mar 1st 2011 11:55PM
How has reading WoW Insider changed my game experience? Well, it has demonstrated, at times, that [2. Trade] isn't all that bad...though not as succinctly as the official forums, by any stretch! ;-)
I kid. Seriously, when I can't play for whatever reason (like I'm *cough* at work *cough*), this helps me get my WoW fix. I've learned of great add-ons, suggested some as well, was never chosen for some awesome gifts (grrrrrrrrr) and was able to participate in some great in-game events.
In general (no, not [1. General]), I'd say that it has helped to make the game more enjoyable for me - if for nothing more than pausing at a great vista and thinking, "I should screen cap it and send it to Around Azeroth!"
Goodk4t Mar 2nd 2011 1:20AM
In-game experience? Nothing... Patch notes, class and raiding FAQs, theorycraft and even warcraft lore... there is always a site that provides better and/or faster info than WoW Insider.
Outside the game? Thank God there is a WoW Insider, or my job would be very boring.