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Some people who play World of Warcraft like to level — but I’m not one of those people. Leveling is called “grinding” because it feels like a chore that will never end. Yes, there are some quests with good storylines that should not be missed. However, for each one of those quests there are ten more that involve grinding out kills — dozens of boars, gnolls, murlocs, or demons.
At first leveling is okay because you have goals to aim for: new powers at level 10, faster travel at level 20, a mount at level 30… But it really starts to drag between level 30 and level 58. Many gamers use power-leveling guides to help them through this grinding period. These guides do not play the game for you, they just help you find your quest objectives faster. You can get to higher levels in the game so you can experience the most interesting content.
Blizzard announced that for upcoming Patch 3.2, more quest help will be built into the game. Larisa at The Pink Pigtail Inn is saddened by World of Warcraft’s trend toward power-leveling. I feel the opposite way. I believe that anything which makes the game funner, less frustrating, and less of a grind is a good thing.
I think the new patch will help with frustrations, but it won’t make a significant difference in your leveling speed. If you want to level faster, you need to be organized and optimized in the way you approach quests. Even if you’re new to the game, you can level faster than most people and avoid grinding if you know the right tricks.
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