Banki
02-23-2009, 02:52 AM
"]This is a quick guide on how to play World of Warcraft (WoW) for free. For those of you who are unfamiliar with WoW, it is a popular massive multiplayer online role playing game (MMORPG) It offers an easy to use gaming interface, friendly community, as well as fun and rewarding content. For those of you who are already familiar with WoW, you probably already know that along with the initial game price, there is a $13 monthly fee to play.
One of the problems players have with the regular World of Warcraft is the monthly fee. Another problem is the amount of time it takes to reach the maximum level as well as reach high-end game content. It often takes players weeks, even months to max out there character and only a few can even dream of being the best.
In this guide I will not only show you how to play World of Warcraft for free, but also how to have any level 70 class with epic gear, and get to experience end game content.
How to download WoW?
* First download this FULL Client Version 2.3.0
http://www.4fansites.de/world_of_warcraft_client/4fansites.de_wow_2_3_0_7561_engb.rar
* After you have downloaded and installed this. Run the "launcher.exe" and let it patch to the latest patch.
Private servers
The way this works is through private servers. A private server is a server seperate from Blizzard and is hosted by another indivudal . Private servers require have no sign up fee, mothly payment, or requirements. It's free to join and play.
There are several kinds of private servers.
* Blizzlike: This type of private server offers experience and item drop rates similar to Blizzard servers. Blizzlike servers include working instances, raids, pvp, quests, tradeskills, and often battlegrounds. They also have up to date content or are only a patch behind Blizzard servers. If you enjoy Blizzard Servers, but want to play for free, this may be the server for you.
* High-Rate: This kind of private server offers increased experience and item drop rates. High-rates also include working instance, raids, pvp, quests, tradeskills, and often battlegrounds. Some High-rates also offer PvP everywhere and teleporter NPCs. If you enjoy Blizzard servers but would like to level faster and get more drops, this may be the server for you.
* Fun: Fun servers offer the most freedom to players, leveling to 70 is instant and Teleporter NPCs making traveling easy. They often contain custom content, such as items, quests, zones, and instances as well as events hosted by GMs. In addition they often have item malls with a wide variety of weapons, armor, mounts, and tradeskills items. If would like to experience everything World of Warcraft has to offer without spending months of time, this may be the server for you.
* Multiple servers: Some private servers even offer multiple types of servers all under the same provider. These can be the best because you can log onto different types of servers while still using the same user name/password.
Because private servers are hosted seperately from Blizzard, you can't get banned on your Blizzard account for anything you do on a private server.
Aside from being free, private servers can offer players experience and knowledge that can be applied in the real game.
* Private servers can allow players to experiement with gear and talents builds that can be applied on Blizzard Servers.
* Private servers can also be a great experience for early raiders before they get involved in a serious raiding guild on live servers.
Joining a private server is quick and easy. In the next few steps I will show you how to find and join a private server so you can get in on the fun.
Before you get started
Install World of Warcraft and Burning Crusade. If you already have these installed, then you are good to go.
Have an up to date patch. This means patch your World of Warcraft client until its up to date with live servers. If you currently are playing World of Warcraft on a Live blizzard server, then you are already up to date.
1st step: Finding a server
For now i will be using the server "Sunfury" which is located here:
http://www.nothing2hope.com
2nd step: Connecting
Once you've found a server you like, it's time to connect. Some servers will offer a step by step guide on how to connect on their websites, however some do not, so I will show you what you need to do.
* Sign up for an account on the private server. Account set-up requires basic information and can be done from the specific private server website. In the links below, you can register for a free account from some of the provide servers I have suggested.
* Change your realmlist. This is the only step that requires any work. Each private server has a specific address that works like a url, this is their realmlist address. To play on a specific private server, you need to change your realm list to match theirs. Realmlists are usually found on the homepage of the private server site or in a connection guide. In the links below, I will provide some realm lists for some of the better private servers.
Here is a quick step-by-step on how to change your realmlist.
http://hubpages.com/u/371517.jpg
Open up your World of Warcraft folder, locate your realmlist and Open with notepad
http://hubpages.com/u/371519.jpg
This is the original realmlist used to log on to Blizzard servers. Highlight and delete everything in the file. (Don't worry if you ever want to play on Blizzard server's again, just follow the same steps and add the Blizzard realmlist)
http://www.nothing2hope.com/Sunfury.jpg
Insert your desired realmlist for the Private Server you want to play on. Save the file, and you're done!
Click the link to register (http://www.nothing2hope.com/register.php) and use the realmlist for the appropriate server to log in and play.
Sunfury's realmlist: set realmlist sunfury.servegame.com
parts of this guide was taken from hubpages.com and i take no credits or whatsoever for this. The download links and such are linked by me.
Please remember that ALL links must be coded, including, but not limited to, e-mail addresses, passwords, and internal links. Coded for you this time -iConquest
One of the problems players have with the regular World of Warcraft is the monthly fee. Another problem is the amount of time it takes to reach the maximum level as well as reach high-end game content. It often takes players weeks, even months to max out there character and only a few can even dream of being the best.
In this guide I will not only show you how to play World of Warcraft for free, but also how to have any level 70 class with epic gear, and get to experience end game content.
How to download WoW?
* First download this FULL Client Version 2.3.0
http://www.4fansites.de/world_of_warcraft_client/4fansites.de_wow_2_3_0_7561_engb.rar
* After you have downloaded and installed this. Run the "launcher.exe" and let it patch to the latest patch.
Private servers
The way this works is through private servers. A private server is a server seperate from Blizzard and is hosted by another indivudal . Private servers require have no sign up fee, mothly payment, or requirements. It's free to join and play.
There are several kinds of private servers.
* Blizzlike: This type of private server offers experience and item drop rates similar to Blizzard servers. Blizzlike servers include working instances, raids, pvp, quests, tradeskills, and often battlegrounds. They also have up to date content or are only a patch behind Blizzard servers. If you enjoy Blizzard Servers, but want to play for free, this may be the server for you.
* High-Rate: This kind of private server offers increased experience and item drop rates. High-rates also include working instance, raids, pvp, quests, tradeskills, and often battlegrounds. Some High-rates also offer PvP everywhere and teleporter NPCs. If you enjoy Blizzard servers but would like to level faster and get more drops, this may be the server for you.
* Fun: Fun servers offer the most freedom to players, leveling to 70 is instant and Teleporter NPCs making traveling easy. They often contain custom content, such as items, quests, zones, and instances as well as events hosted by GMs. In addition they often have item malls with a wide variety of weapons, armor, mounts, and tradeskills items. If would like to experience everything World of Warcraft has to offer without spending months of time, this may be the server for you.
* Multiple servers: Some private servers even offer multiple types of servers all under the same provider. These can be the best because you can log onto different types of servers while still using the same user name/password.
Because private servers are hosted seperately from Blizzard, you can't get banned on your Blizzard account for anything you do on a private server.
Aside from being free, private servers can offer players experience and knowledge that can be applied in the real game.
* Private servers can allow players to experiement with gear and talents builds that can be applied on Blizzard Servers.
* Private servers can also be a great experience for early raiders before they get involved in a serious raiding guild on live servers.
Joining a private server is quick and easy. In the next few steps I will show you how to find and join a private server so you can get in on the fun.
Before you get started
Install World of Warcraft and Burning Crusade. If you already have these installed, then you are good to go.
Have an up to date patch. This means patch your World of Warcraft client until its up to date with live servers. If you currently are playing World of Warcraft on a Live blizzard server, then you are already up to date.
1st step: Finding a server
For now i will be using the server "Sunfury" which is located here:
http://www.nothing2hope.com
2nd step: Connecting
Once you've found a server you like, it's time to connect. Some servers will offer a step by step guide on how to connect on their websites, however some do not, so I will show you what you need to do.
* Sign up for an account on the private server. Account set-up requires basic information and can be done from the specific private server website. In the links below, you can register for a free account from some of the provide servers I have suggested.
* Change your realmlist. This is the only step that requires any work. Each private server has a specific address that works like a url, this is their realmlist address. To play on a specific private server, you need to change your realm list to match theirs. Realmlists are usually found on the homepage of the private server site or in a connection guide. In the links below, I will provide some realm lists for some of the better private servers.
Here is a quick step-by-step on how to change your realmlist.
http://hubpages.com/u/371517.jpg
Open up your World of Warcraft folder, locate your realmlist and Open with notepad
http://hubpages.com/u/371519.jpg
This is the original realmlist used to log on to Blizzard servers. Highlight and delete everything in the file. (Don't worry if you ever want to play on Blizzard server's again, just follow the same steps and add the Blizzard realmlist)
http://www.nothing2hope.com/Sunfury.jpg
Insert your desired realmlist for the Private Server you want to play on. Save the file, and you're done!
Click the link to register (http://www.nothing2hope.com/register.php) and use the realmlist for the appropriate server to log in and play.
Sunfury's realmlist: set realmlist sunfury.servegame.com
parts of this guide was taken from hubpages.com and i take no credits or whatsoever for this. The download links and such are linked by me.
Please remember that ALL links must be coded, including, but not limited to, e-mail addresses, passwords, and internal links. Coded for you this time -iConquest