WoW Insider's WoW Rookie Guide

New around here? WoW Rookie feeds you the basics to get you off to a good start in the World of Warcraft. We'll walk you through all sort of new player concerns, from what you need to know to get started to speed leveling and even how to catch up if you've taken a break from the game.

Hit our WoW Rookie categories for dozens of articles to help you be a savvier, smarter player and avoid the dreaded "newbie" tag.

• Your first steps
• Class guides
• Grouping with others
• Player versus Player (PvP)
• Gameplay how-to's
• Tips and tricks
• Gear, items, and professions
• Buying, selling, and trading
• Account security
• Managing game time for yourself and your child
• Social conventions and netiquette

Your first steps

Here's what you need to know and decide to get off to a good start in the World of Warcraft (ideally, before you even start playing).

 

	Just what is World of Warcraft, anyway? So your friends have told you all about this awesome World of Warcraft game, but you have no idea what you're getting into. That's okay: we'll lay out the most basic basics of what WoW is and how to get started.
	How to choose the right realm Picking a realm is the first choice you will make after installing World of Warcraft on your PC. With that in mind, there are several things you should consider when choosing your WoW home.
	How to choose the right class Not sure which class is right for you? You can always try out a few different classes to see what floats your boat, or you could read our new player's guide to classes. Also be sure to check out the class section on this page.
	How to pick a good name when all the good ones are taken Especially on old servers, it can feel like all the good names are already claimed. Creating a new character with a strong, iconic name is one heck of a challenge, especially if you want to avoid joke names like McDoomChicken.
	Seven things every newbie needs to know Even in this golden age of newbiedom, there are some aspects of the game that just aren't explained very well. So, whether you're brand new to the game or returning after an absence, here are a few things every newbie needs to know.
	How to find a guild in World of Warcraft While it's true that you can successfully fumble about in the relatively unpopulated leveling zones or run the dungeon and raid finders on your own, you'll enjoy a richer, more complete game experience if you play with other players as intended. We'll help you get started.
	How to pick the right type of guild for you Are you searching for a guild of "friendly, mature people" who "have fun" in either a "social" or "raiding" context? You're in luck! You'll find those terms in most guild recruitment ads for WoW's 10 million players worldwide. On second thought, that may be more than good luck; it's more like an avalanche of virtually identical guild profiles.
	The returning-to-WoW checklist Whatever it was that kept you away from Azeroth, now that time has passed and you can get back to some good old-fashioned, well-balanced WoW. Firing up your character for the first time in a while can be a little disorienting. It's worse than forgetting where you left your keys.
	The very best resources for players coming back to WoW If you used to play World of Warcraft but you've been away for a while, coming back to the game can be daunting. With as much as WoW changes patch to patch (and expansion to expansion) you may not be joining a completely new game, but it can certainly feel like it.
	Questing 101 There's no denying that quests are the meat and potatoes of World of Warcraft. Today's new players have more quest management tools than ever at their disposal.
	Effective movement and camera use Clunkier styles of viewing your game field and moving your character may eventually cause you to fall behind the performance curve. Our advice: Find out what the best practices are, and then try them out sooner rather than later.
	Everything you need to know about WoW's talents and specializations If you're pretty new to the game, you might not know what these are at all, but anyone over level 10 has at least seen the terms thrown around. We're going to explain just what talents and specializatons mean for your character and well as how to get the most out of your talent choices.
	What new players need to know about WoW patches If you're new to World of Warcraft, or MMOs in general, you may not entirely understand all the fuss the community makes over patches. So just what is a patch? Why are they so important? And how can you get your hands on one? We'll do our best to explain.

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Class guides

Not sure what class to play or how to get started with it? We'll help out.

 

	Should you be playing a monk? Looking to do something different? Why not try a monk? Monks are masters of weaponless combat who have learned to harness their chi hurt their enemies or heal their friends.
	Should you be playing a warlock? Warlocks have a unique playstyle in the game: they're a bit like mages and a bit like hunters, yet they don't play very much like either class. Ready to head over to the dark side? Warlock may be just the class for you.
	Should you be playing a druid? Druids harness the powers of nature to help their friends or harm their foes. They can wield magic to harm like a mage or heal like a priest and can shapeshift into animal forms to dive into melee fighting. Sound interesting? We'll tell you everything you need to know about druids.
	Should you be playing a hunter? Compared to other classes, hunters have a straightforward function in any situation: to do damage with ranged weapons. And with the power of their pets to protect them, hunters have very high survivability when soloing, which secures their place the top of new player recommendation lists.
	Should you be playing a paladin? As Blizzard puts it, paladins are called "to protect the weak, to bring justice to the unjust, and to vanquish evil from the darkest corners of the world." But for us, paladins are a great hybrid class -- with the ability to tank, DPS, and heal -- that have both survivability and versatility.
	Soulstone strategies If you have never had the chance to be on the receiving end of a soulstone, it is easy to make a rookie mistake. While it is by no means complex, there are certain do's and don'ts that aren't always obvious.

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Grouping with others

Once you're under way, it's time to join forces with other players to achieve larger goals. Don't be intimidated at the prospect of grouping -- let WoW Rookie guide you.

 

	Grouping 101 Instances are fun. They're challenging, calling for new and different ways to play your character. They serve up eye-popping monsters and intricate lore. They offer great XP and loot. They're great ways to meet other players. WoW Rookie's here to nudge you past those first, intimidating moments.
	Six simple tips for getting started in tanking Tanking is arguably one of the more stressful roles in WoW, particularly in the raid finder. You can't just waltz in and hit some things or heal some things and everything will turn out rosy, you do actually have to know the fights. We'll help you find your way.
	Six simple tips for getting started in healing Healing's a little tricky to get started with, just because there's not much scope to practice out in the world, without other players. You should definitely have a go with all your spells out in the wild, just to see what they do, but it's only going to be when you get into an instance that your skills are actually tested.
	Five tips to improve your DPS, no matter what you're playing DPS is a numbers game, and it's a case of the bigger the better in many cases. So, when you're having trouble outrunning the damage meters, what can you do to improve your DPS? We're here to help.
	Pro tips for lowbie dungeon runners Running dungeons as you level up? These tips and tricks will give you all the need-to-know details for running older instances from vanilla and Burning Crusade-era WoW.
	How to say, shout, and generally get your message across in WoW The joy of MMORPGs is being able to interact with other players -- but it's not always as simple as walking up and saying hello. We'll walk you through the your communication options
	How to communicate with others by voice Ventrilo and Teamspeak are some of the most widely used third party applications used in WoW. These tools facilitate voice chat which is necessary when quickly coordinating activities. In most cases you will find yourself excused from a raid or premade battleground if you do not have the proper tools.
	Nine newbie tips for running dungeons without looking like a newbie While there's no way to avoid newbiedom entirely, with a bit of foresight, even the newest player can run a dungeon without looking like a newbie. These tips should help you get started on your dungeon running career.
	The etiquette of rolling on gear in groups Dungeons drop gear. For many players, that's the whole point of going into an instance, whether it's a 5-man dungeon or a huge raid instance. But who should get what in a pick up group isn't already clear, so here are some basic guidelines on loot etiquette.
	How to level up using the Dungeon Finder Hate questing? Tired of grinding? Then we have good news: ever since Cataclysm, it's been easy to rack up experience using the Dungeon Finder. Here's what you need to know to get started.
	Dungeoneering 101 Successful dungeoneering is about more than just getting a group together:  when five people descend into an instance, there is a level of coordination and role execution that doesn't exist in normal questing. These are the things you need to know before entering in an instance.
	Dungeoneering 102 Now that we've covered the basics in Dungeoneering 101, it's time for the advanced course. Dungioneering 102 builds on what you already know to help you become a better dungeon runner, so don't be intimidated by words like "advanced." Read on!
	How not to aggro your tank with AoE AoE, or area of effect attacks, can be a huge help when you're trying to kill multiple mobs at once. But if you're pulling aggro from the tank, they can also be a big hinderance. These tips will help you stay friends with your tank.
	A raid rookie's lexicon of raiding language Most experienced raiders use language that a new player won't find in the game interface. Words like "tank" have a relatively obvious meaning, but phrases like "void zone" can be a little tougher to interpret when a new player first encounters them. We're here to clear up confusion before it happens.
	How to deal with spoilsport speed demons in dungeons What happens when the Dungeon Finder matches up a group of players with the right mix of roles but the wrong mix of goals? Who "wins" when veteran players want to speed-run a lower-level instance, while the new players want to savor every surprise and puzzle over every trick?
	How to ignore the damage meters and just have fun in Dungeon Finder Grouping via the dungeon finder can feel like grouping with a bunch of Ferengi, all intent on enumerating the Rules of Acquisition. Can't we stop talking about stuff and numbers long enough to enjoy the game?
	Look out for social scrubs in your dungeon running Playing in dungeons, you'll meet some players who believe it's their place in the world to "school the n00bs," turning every group into an ugly display of selfish, egocentric lecturing. These are the players who play not with their groupmates but despite them. Here's our best advice for dealing with them.
	Group disenchanting etiquette Let's look at an issue that's left many an enchanter completely scratching his head: who disenchants items nobody needs during an instance run -- and who gets to keep the results?

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Player versus Player (PvP)

Whether you play on a PvP server or want to try out some Battlegrounds or Arena matches, we'll show you how to get started.

 

	The basics of Player vs. Player (PvP) play Let's face it: Unless you play on a PvE server and consciously avoid it, PvP is inevitable. It is integral to the game.
	Leveling with PvP While we wouldn't say that Battlegrounds are a recommended way to level up, we do continue to recommend them as a healthy part of your leveling experience.
	The rules of duels The prospect of a duel can be intimidating, but you really have nothing to lose. Duels are a fun way to test how well you react to the unexpected.
	20 tips for PvP realm leveling Make no mistake, it's war out there ... and only the savvy will survive unscathed. Sounds ominous, eh? Let's knock off some of the mystery.
	How to become a PvP legend, step 1 Learning to PvP can be hard and the road to getting good at it is lined with hundreds and thousands of deaths. Make your peace with the spirit healer now, and let's learn how to PvP.
	How to become a PvP legend, step 2 Now that you've mastered the basics of PvP, let's start talking about the more advanced stuff that will take your game to another level.
	How to heal in battlegrounds When you are the healer, you get to decide who lives and who dies on your team. You extend your warm, golden glow around the mere DPS who clamor to bathe in your power, and by means of that glow, provide victory to your team.
	How to kill a healer We've talked about how best to heal in battlegrounds, so now let's turn the lesson around and talk about how to take out those annoying healers in PvP.
	How to protect your healer Without your protection, your healer will soon be enjoying life as a greasy spot of ex-character. This is bad. So here's some advice on how to keep your healer (and yourself) standing in the wilds of PvP.
	How to carry the flag in Warsong Gulch When you touch the flag in Warsong Gulch, you become the focus of 19 people in the battleground. There's a little more to the job than just mashing a particular cooldown, so let's take some time to talk about strategy and tips.
	How to win at Warsong Gulch Warsong Gulch is essentially Capture the Flag: each team has a base, and a flag that sits in that base. Your team's goal is to grab the enemy's flag and return it to your base without losing your own flag. Do that, and you score. Score three times and you win. We've got the tips to help you win more often.
	How to win at Tol Barad Tol Barad can be a massive, confusing, hot mess to anyone who isn't already accustomed to its evolution. Don't worry, though -- despite all of the dailu quests, NPCs, and various fluff, Tol Barad is actually fairly simple. We'll lay it out for you.

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Gameplay how-to's

Sometimes it's not so obvious how to choose the right tool or tactic for the situation. WoW Rookie rounds up the basics.

 

	What reputation is and why you should care In World of Warcraft, you must also make friends (and sometimes enemies) with members of various faction groups. Reputation (rep) is gained through killing a faction's enemies and completing quests to assist a particular group.
	The tips you need to level in a flash WoW Insider readers seemed to have quite some insights into the fastest way to get from level 1 to level 90: we've been through the responses and picked out the most regularly mentioned and most intriguing to create this reader-inspired guide.
	15 easy (and not so easy) achievements to work on while leveling You'll find you get achievements for lots of things in WoW, and we've gathered some achievements that are a bit out of the way, but but all of which you can either pick up or work on while you're leveling.
	How to learn mouse turning Most folks generally accept that it's "best" to control your movement with a mouse -- or at least your turning. This is because your characters spins about faster if you make the motion with your mouse. We'll help you get started.
	Why you should wand For a leveling player, a wand is an effective method of killing mobs while reserving your limited mana pool for crowd control or healing.
	Stay on target with raid target icons Raid target icons make it possible to identify particular mobs and set the kill order for an encounter in an objective, unchanging fashion.
	Keep your key targets in focus A focus target is a secondary target that helps you keep track of an additional unit other than your current target. They are a great way of keeping track of an escort mob you need to locate in a crowd, an NPC you need to crowd control, a key healing assignment ...

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Tips and tricks

Looking for tips and tricks and all the little details that "everyone knows"? We've got them right here.

 

	8 tips the veterans use in their gameplay With millions of players and years of development behind it, the World of Warcraft is a lot for a new player to grasp all at once. Fortunately, we've been there, done that, and come back with tips for you.
	Everything you need to know about getting started with addons If you're relatively new to the game or have only been playing casually, you may not have run into the concept of addons, much less used any yourself. However, addons can revolutionize your gameplay experience, and we're here to help you get started.
	Know your lore Besides the Warcraft novels, WoW-starved readers can chew through enough manga, roleplaying game books and gaming guides to sate any lore feeding frenzy.
	Will my computer run WoW? If you've just started playing on hardware of questionable power, you may believe you're clicking along just fine -- only to watch your frame rate come to a grinding halt the first time you're faced with a raid or Battleground full of players moving, casting and otherwise wreaking havoc (to both the game environment and your system).
	A computer that loves WoW (and vice versa) You've been engaged for months now. You're in love, you're committed, you're of legal age (level 80, baby!) and you're ready to drop some cash. What should you be looking for in a computer system to settle down in?
	Rares, elites and nameds Special names, special graphics ... Special attacks, special levels of health ... These are special mobs, the elites, nameds and rares of Azeroth and beyond.
	Of hearth and home Seasoned players manage to accumulate a little hearthing savvy that makes life in Azeroth (and the Outland and Northrend) a little more convenient.
	Loremaster: A completist's dream Earning your Loremaster title means grinding out literally hundreds and hundreds of quests over every step of your journey through Azeroth, Outland and Northrend, from level 1 through level 80. It's the completist player's dream, a title that shows you've paid your dues in every zone at every level of the game.
	Tips and tricks for taking great WoW screenshots Whether you're talking about mind-blowing scenery, incredible in-game experiences, or just good times with friends, you'll experience plenty of WoW moments that you'll want to remember. And just like in real life, it's helpful to snap a quick picture to supplement your walks down memory lane.
	Tips for great success in the Raid Finder If you can't commit to a raid night or more than one raid night in a single week, the Raid Finder means you can still participate in the raiding game. But it can be a bit intimidating, so here's a handful of tips to make sure your Raid Finder experience goes as smoothly as possible.
	Understanding item levels and gear decisions A lot more goes into your gear choices than just item level or even quality color. So let's talk a tad more about why item level counts and how you can use that as a rough guide to making basic gear choices.
	Reforging 101 Reforging allows you to customize your magical items by substituting one secondary stat for a different secondary stat -- and it will start to get really handy as you level up and need the best gear to run dungeons and raids.
	Speed up your gameplay with key bindings and macros If you want to speed up your game, it's a good idea to learn WoW's default keyboard shortcuts as well as how to make your own key bindings and macros. We'll cover the basics and help you get started.

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Gear, items, and professions

Everything you need to know to get started with weapons, armor, professions, and just stuff in World of Warcraft.

 

	The newbie's guide to weapons in Warcraft Weapons play a huge role in World of Warcraft, even if you don't play a physical damage class that actively hits people with them. Beyond damage capacity, weapons buff your character's stats and heavily effect your character's looks.
	A beginner's guide to WoW's gathering professions Primary professions are typically categorized as "gathering" professions that allow you to collect materials and "crafting" professions that allow you to create items. There's a lot of ground to cover, so we'll start our overview of professions by talking about the game's three gathering professions: herbalism, mining, and skinning.
	A beginner's guide to WoW's crafting professions Now that you know gathering, it's time to talk about what to do with the materials you've gathered: craft. World of Warcraft has eight different crafting professions -- alchemy, blacksmithing, enchanting, engineering, leatherworking, tailoring, jewelcrafting, and inscription -- which means crafters have plenty of options.
	How, when, and where to get your very own mount You don't have to have played WoW very long to have seen -- and admired -- your fellow players running around riding tigers, dragons, turtles, flying carpets and dinosaurs, among other things. And if you're anything like us, your first question is "Where do I get one?!"
	How to get started building your own battle pet arsenal Even if you aren't a fan of the "gotta catch 'em all!" game on which battle pets are modeled, we think it's a fun break from leveling -- and since you're walking right by battle pets to collect and fight as you wander through each zone, why not have your battle pets advancing at the same time you are?
	How to get started with transmogrification and become the most stylish newbie on the block  WoW's transmogrification system lets you make one piece of gear (armor or weapon) look like another. It's pretty simple, but there are a few rules you need to know before you get started.
	Heirlooms ease the way for alts Heirloom items are "big brother" helper items designed to be purchased by level 80 characters and passed along to younger characters on the same account, realm and faction.

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Buying, selling, and trading

Whether you enjoy the meta-game of in-game trading or you simply want to cover your personal needs, we help you reach for the gold.

 

	How to make gold without breaking (much of) a sweat You can turn a decent profit in WoW without jumping through many hoops, even at low levels. All it takes is paying attention to the loot you find and following a few general guidelines, and you can make enough gold to buy (almost) anything you want as you level your way to greatness.
	How to earn gold for the absolute beginner People getting into earning gold from scratch often don't have any clue where to start, and they often have a bunch of incorrect ideas about what they need to get going. But that's why we're here to help.
	Save everything, sell everything Virtually everything you pick up has value to someone. Here's how to start making sense of it all -- and lots of reader comments that help you with the finer points.
	Bags for your goods It's easy to throw down big money for big bags when you're max level and rolling in gold from dailies -- but new players must walk the line between overspending for convenience's sake and having enough bag space to get the job done.
	How to store your stuff in World of Warcraft If you've played for very long, you may have noticed that you can accumulate a sizable collection of armor, weapons, bandages, food, and just... well... stuff. We'll walk you through how you can hang on to the things you want to keep.
	Managing your finances with a banker Creating a dedicated character to do nothing but hang out in town, store goods and handle your finances may sound redundant at first. But time is money, friend -- and a banker can save you both.
	Handing over the goods How do you know the crafter to whom you've just handed your precious trove of materials won't simply turn around and log off?
	Conducting business in [2.Trade] There's more to successful in-game transactions than simply advising someone to "use the Trade channel for trade." We agree – so let's cover some basic tactics to get your sales sold, your portals ported and your enchantments enchanted.
	How to use the unmodified auction house The Auction House is something that you've probably been using since you were a wee little thing, still counting coppers. Despite this experience, there may still be a few things about the system that you might not know, and these tricks will help you buy smart and sell with confidence.

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Account security

Safeguarding the investment of time you've made in your character becomes more and more important as you level up. Make sure to use safe account security practices.

 

	Account security basics We take a look look at the basic steps you should be taking to protect your World of Warcraft investment.
	Tips for keeping your account safe These computer security basics will help you keep your WoW account in safe hands: yours!
	How to activate a new authenticator The easiest way to protect your WoW account is by adding an authenticatior. We'll walk you through the process of setting one up.
	Account security mythbusting Our expert, Mike Sacco, helps bust some common myths about account security.
	The day Fox's account got hacked -- and how you can learn from his mistakes I've been playing World of Warcraft for nearly four years. And despite all I know and all my warnings I've given you, the reader, it still happened. Last week I had my account hacked.
	How to replace a keyfob authenticator with a smartphone Battle.net authenticator If you find yourself needing to replace your trusty old authenticator, here's how you get it done. In this case, we're replacing the old keyfob with the iPhone authenticator app.

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Managing game time for yourself and your child

It's easy to let playing World of Warcraft eat up free time for the whole family if you aren't careful. These tips will help you keep things in balance and make sure your child has a fun and safe time in-game.

 

	How to balance life vs. WoW Balancing a full life with the wide world of Azeroth is a tricky thing. So how do you do everything in WoW when you just have a few hours a week? The unfortunate answer is: You don't.
	Manage your time and avoid guild drama with the help of the Drama Mamas Playing with other people sometimes means drama is hard to avoid, but we'll help you manage your time and find the right group to play with to keep your WoW-life drama free.
	The Drama Mamas guide to handling in-game harassment You've tried being clear, and you've tried being firm. Somebody's on your case in game, and they're not letting up. What are your options for managing in-game harassment?
	8 ways to stay in touch with all your old WoW friends The people we meet in Azeroth are most assuredly part of our lives -– and stepping away from WoW (whether for a temporary sabbatical or on a permanent basis) doesn't inevitably mean losing touch.
	A guide to Battle.net's parental controls Parental control settings allow you to choose blocks of time that an account is and is not accessible for play. Players cannot log in during restricted hours, and they'll be automatically logged out if they play past their allowed time window. Here's how to set it up.
	Do you have time to raid? If you want to raid, somewhere out there is a guild that will work for you. We can't tell each and every one of you exactly where to look for a custom fit, but we can give you some starting points to help you identify what to look for in the first place.
	5 chat safety tips for young players If your child is getting into WoW, you want to keep the environment as safe and friendly for them as possible. Here's how.
	5 tips for playing WoW with a baby on your chest We aren't the sort who say you have to quit your gaming life the second you have a child, but there are some fairly realistic adjustments that need to be made. We'll help you get started.
	Playing WoW with your teen Teens already experience Trade Chat-like talk in school on a regular basis and have the coordination skills required to fully play the game. So they don't need the coddling and constant supervision younger children do, but that doesn't mean that the benefits of parents playing with teens aren't just as valuable.
	Playing WoW with your reading-age child Playing WoW with a child who's able to read can be a minefield -- though it can also be fun and rewarding for you and your little one. If you've decided WoW can be part of your child's routine, here are some tips to make it as easy as possible.
	Playing WoW with your preschooler Parents have limited playtime due to their family priorities -- not necessarily because they don't want to play as much as the more hardcore players. So mixing parental duties and leisure time is efficient as well as rewarding.
	A parent's guide to World of Warcraft for kids While we're sure some out there are already clicking straight to the comments to revile the very idea of allowing children into Azeroth, the fact is that with preparation and consistent parent moderation, WoW can be a fine fit for kids -- especially for families with parents who already spend time in Azeroth.
	Our advice for the parents of little (and not so little) gamers Video games represent nothing more (or less) than another type of entertainment media, right alongside books, movies, and television. Just as responsible parents keep an eye on the books, TV shows, and movies their kids are into, they should do the same with games.

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Social conventions and netiquette

What should you expect from other players, what should they be able to expect from you, and how can you build a reputation for being the kind of player others want on their friends lists?

 

	How to handle abusive and negative players One of the nice things about the WoW community is that it tends to be full of friendly, kind people. But people are people, and sometimes you will encounter a troll or just mean-spirited n'er-do-well. Here's how to deal with them when you're unlucky enough to encounter them.
	The Drama Mamas guide to going AFK The best way to handle going AFK is to avoid it in the first place. For the rest of those moments when something comes while you're grouping that's beyond your control, let's look at the best ways of managing the interruption and getting you back into the game.
	How to deal with disruptive players and hate speech While I wish it weren't so, there's plenty of hate speech flying around in general, trade, and elsewhere. The question becomes what you can do about it.
	How to be polite in game It might seem like an odd notion, but not everyone understands what's polite in the World of Warcraft. This isn't because they are rude in real life or necessarily lack the social skills to properly order a cup of coffee, but not everyone is sure just how to behave in the social setting of an MMO.
	Filter out the @#$% The last thing you want to see rolling across your screen is the kind of lowbrow posturing that's given Barrens chat its notorious reputation. It's time to take charge of your game chat.
	Talking with the enemy You can't talk to the enemy in the World of Warcraft. There is a way you can make your intentions known to players of the opposite faction: standard, pre-set emotes.
	Leaving groups early For an MMO, WoW's gameplay has become reasonably bite-sized -- so don't get caught virtually chewing with your mouth open by dropping out of groups early.
	Gaming terminology 101 To the rescue: an encyclopedic assortment of lists of WoW, gaming and internet abbreviations, acronyms and lingo that steers you back into comprehensible territory.
	When you need help Questions to random strangers can net you insults for being clueless -- but you could strike gold, too, with some great insights and the beginnings of a new friendship or mentor relationship.
	Dealing with difficult people As in life, sometimes in World of Warcraft we come across unpleasant or stubborn people who challenge us.
	Speak like a human You don't have to be a spelling bee whiz or a National Grammar Rodeo Champion (held in Canada, no doubt), but you should remember that you aren't texting your best buddy.
	Essential WoW terminology in other languages We give you the translations to make it through a dungeon with a groupmate who doesn't speak English.
	Tipping etiquette for dealing with crafters By nature, tipping is a controversial topic, even in a virtual world. There are only loosely defined guidelines, the gesture is optional (or is it?), and it is all about communicating and exchanging with politeness and respect.
	Etiquette for gatherers and gathering Unless you're interested in building a rep as "Internet N00b Behaving Badly," you'll want to be sure you're aware of how your actions are most likely interpreted by players around you, both in the field and back in town.

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Just because you're a newbie doesn't mean you can't bring your A-game to World of Warcraft! Visit the WoW Rookie Guide for links to everything you need to get started as a new player, from the seven things every newbie ought to know to how to get started as a healer or as a tank.

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