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Let me start by saying I have played World of Warcraft (WoW) for nearly two years now. Wow is by far the most fun game i have ever come across. The one thing that does put a damper on it sometimes is the amount of time bad players can cost you and your group when doing some of the harder content at end game, it's amazing how many people can't figure out that fire is bad and when you're about to explode running over to hug the healer isn't a great idea. Luckily that is a fairly small portion of the population and the majority of people you meet are enjoyable and fun to play with. Solo minded people WILL NOT like this game.

The battle chest itself is actually cheaper than classic and BC by themselves plus you get the guides as that added little bonus. For anyone considering starting this is the way to go.

Amazing game!
I am not a gamer at all, but my husband got addicted to this game and insisted I try it. It is really a fun game! The programmers who made it must be tops in their field because there are very few glitches or bugs and the game-play is very intuitive. The detail is just amazing - from stars in the sky to footprints on the ground, they haven't left out any little thing. You really become part of this imaginary world.

Even though a large part of this game involves killing members of the other faction as well as various other computer-generated beasts, this is not a mean-spirited game. It's difficult to be successful unless you team up with others and cooperate. I have seen a lot of very altruistic, helpful, and generous behavior from other players. There are always a few dorks around, too, of course, but for the most part this game seems to bring out the chivalry in its players. I'd recommend this game for age 13 and up.

Great game, not as hard as EQ, more relaxing
played Everquest for about 9 years, loved it but it becomes frustrating trying to continuously level and buy new adds. Finally gave up trying to keep up, it was like trying to get yourself out of quicksand al the time.
WOW is refreshing, raising tradeskills isnt that easy as well as leveling but its wayyy better than EQ as well as rare lag and NO zoning issues..
I rate WOW now, BETTER than EQ !!!

For those who remember "Pong"
Yes, I admit it. I was born in the age before computer games. I remember when "Pong" hit the scene and revolutionized games. Well, the World of Warcraft Battlechest has revolutionized gaming yet again. The graphics are splendid, the action is fierce, the story lines surprising and amazing and if you take the time to watch the "cinemagraphics" you will be astounded. This game is fun no matter what age you are. I've only been playing a short time and this is definately my new favorite pasttime.

Best Deal Around
It's World of Warcraft, need I say more? It's great that this Battlechest comes with both the original game and the first expansion, The Burning Crusade, especially for this price. I tried getting this from Walmart and it's $15 more there. Both come with new, unused CD keys to create a new account and upgrade it to Burning Crusade ready. The "guides" are completely useless, as there are hundreds of websites dedicated to World of Warcraft information, but it's a nice bonus.

I played WoW from when it first launched until The Burning Crusade came out, quit, and now I'm back for the Wrath of the Lich King. Things have changed. Most players have a high level character, so it's incredibly hard to find a group for anything under level 60. It has gotten to the point where low level players just beg high level players to do the work for them. It has created a larger amount of new players that never learn anything, so you'll have to learn your class on your own and avoid these lazy people.